Winnipeg Free Press Steakhouse opening patio at downtown street corner By: Kevin Rollason | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Monday, Jun. 28, 2021 An iconic steakhouse is adding a little sizzle to an iconic street corner. Hy's Steakhouse is celebrating Canada Day by opening a patio outside its Winnipeg location at Portage and Main. "It's an amazing day to open up a fantastic patio," said Karen Byrne, Hy's director of marketing and communications. "A lot of people have made reservations," said Megan Buckley, Hy's chief operating officer. Executive Chef Jackie Hildebrand on Hy's patio at Portage and Main. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press) The patio, outside the main floor of the Richardson Building, faces north towards Lombard Avenue. It will have 64 seats, but will only allow up to 25 under Manitoba's current pandemic public health restrictions.