Avenue M just lost one of its few full-service kosher steakhouses. Margez Grill House, the kosher Israeli spot at 1018 Avenue M in Midwood, has closed its dining room after just under three years, and the storefront now sits dark with no replacement concept yet in sight.
According to YeahThatsKosher, which reported the news on May 30, 2026, Margez Grill House has permanently shut. The restaurant opened in May 2022 and operated under the hashgacha of Rabbi Yisrael P. Gornish. The outlet notes there was no owner statement included with the closure news, and no successor has been announced for the address.
The kitchen leaned heavily on grill-centric fare, with flame-grilled skewers, lamb chops, ribeye and a well-trafficked burger section, according to the restaurant’s own published menu. For a look at what was on offer and the portion sizes, see Margez Grill House.
Margez’s Place on Avenue M
Avenue M is one of Midwood’s key commercial corridors for kosher shops and eateries, and Margez had been positioned as a sit-down, Glatt-kosher steakhouse option for families and groups. Local kosher directories list the restaurant at 1018 Avenue M under rabbinic supervision, reflecting its particular niche in the neighborhood’s dining mix. GoKosher and other listings show the restaurant’s location and supervision.
What Comes Next
There is still no public explanation for the closure and no new tenant has been announced, per YeahThatsKosher. Review and directory pages that previously listed Margez include recent positive comments from diners, suggesting the place had built some local supporters; see customer listings and reviews on Restaurantji for examples.
For now, the 1018 Avenue M space sits without a publicly named successor, and residents are watching neighborhood listings for any announcement. We will update coverage if Margez’s owners or a new tenant provide details about next steps.
