I am an ex-Montrealer who lives in Los Angeles now. I have gone to Chenoys two to three times a year whenever I vist my family in Montreal.
This time was a little disppointing. The smoked meat sandwhich was spectacular!!! Still one of the best in the city. However, the fries were sub-par.
Although the wait staff was attentive and friendly, it took almost 30 minutes for our food to come out of the kitchen. Half an hour for a smoked meat sandwich.
A bigger problem was that the restaurant has become run down and wasn't being cleaned properly. Faded pictures on the wall as well as scratched and chipped wood on the booths. It just is no longer being maintained as it was in the good old days when the late great Morty Chenoy was running the place.
I won't be surprised if they are no longer in business the next time I am in town.