What The Mina Group does

The Mina Group is a privately held, for-profit restaurant management company founded by Chef Michael Mina and operating for nearly three decades under his leadership. The company runs a portfolio of 18+ distinct restaurant concepts spanning premium steakhouses (Bourbon Steak, STRIPSTEAK, Acqua Bistecca), Japanese (Pabu Izakaya, Pabu-Chan), French (Bardot Brasserie), Italian (Bar Sprezzatura, Sorelle), Mediterranean (Orla), seafood (Mina's Fish House), and contemporary American formats (Michael Mina, Mina Brasserie, The Eighth Rule, Wit & Wisdom, Taleed, Sweet July Cafe). It differentiates through chef-led brand credibility, immersive atmospheres, and a stated ability to partner with luxury hospitality brands to deliver F&B programs in hotel and venue settings.

The company's products are physical dining experiences, private events and catering services, and a direct-to-consumer newsletter (MINA Insider) for customer engagement. There is no proprietary technology stack disclosed; distribution is primarily through physical restaurant locations, online reservations, hotel and venue partnerships, and a corporate website that drives bookings and showcases happenings. Revenue derives from three streams: dine-in restaurant operations, private events and catering, and hospitality brand partnerships that yield F&B consulting and concept licensing in luxury settings. Pricing for restaurants is not publicly disclosed; private events and catering are quote-based. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco with its market presence concentrated in the U.S., and serves affluent diners, private event hosts, and luxury hotel and venue partners as its primary customer segments.

Recent operational moves include the November 2025 launch of Pabu-Chan, a 20-seat sake tasting room and event space adjacent to Pabu Izakaya in downtown San Francisco, and the October 2025 return of Bourbon Steak to Union Square, reimagined with a California lens. Ownership remains with founder Chef Michael Mina; no parent company, institutional investor, or public listing is disclosed in the source data.

Name

The Mina Group

Legal name

The Mina Group

Website

https://michaelmina.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Mina Group is a privately held restaurant management company founded by Chef Michael Mina, operating 18+ upscale restaurant concepts across cuisines including steakhouse, Japanese, French, and Mediterranean for affluent diners, private event hosts, and luxury hotel partners in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Management Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (72232), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE), Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Hotel & Resort Banqueting / In-House Catering (THAFAIAD)

Keywords

• Restaurant management services
• Fine dining concepts
• Private event catering
• Hospitality brand partnerships
• Luxury culinary experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Revenue from direct restaurant dining operations across their portfolio of 18+ restaurant concepts, including premium steakhouses, izakayas, brasseries, and specialty dining venues.
2. Private Events & Catering: Revenue from private dining services, catering, and events at top hotels and venues, offering world-class cuisine and exceptional service for intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.
3. Hospitality Brand Partnerships: Revenue from strategic partnerships with luxury hospitality brands, providing F&B consulting and restaurant concepts in hotel and venue settings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Mina Group operates a portfolio of 18+ restaurant concepts under the leadership of Chef Michael Mina, spanning steakhouses (Bourbon Steak, STRIPSTEAK, Acqua Bistecca), Japanese izakayas (Pabu Izakaya, Pabu-Chan), French brasseries (Bardot Brasserie), Italian (Bar Sprezzatura, Sorelle), Mediterranean (Orla), seafood (Mina's Fish House), and contemporary American concepts. The company also offers private events and catering services at top hotels and venues and partners with luxury hospitality brands on F&B consulting and restaurant concepts.

Product overview

The MINA Group is a diversified restaurant and hospitality company operating a portfolio of 17+ distinct restaurant brands under the leadership of Chef Michael Mina. The portfolio spans multiple cuisine types including steakhouses (Bourbon Steak, STRIPSTEAK, Acqua Bistecca), Japanese (Pabu Izakaya, Pabu-Chan), French (Bardot Brasserie), Italian (Bar Sprezzatura, Sorelle), Mediterranean (Orla), seafood (Mina's Fish House), and contemporary American concepts (Michael Mina, Mina Brasserie, The Eighth Rule, Wit & Wisdom, Taleed, Sweet July Cafe). The group operates nearly three decades and distinguishes itself through visionary partnerships with luxury hospitality brands. In addition to its restaurant portfolio, The MINA Group offers private events and catering services at top hotels and venues, as well as the MINA Insider newsletter for customer engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pabu-Chan: A 20-seat sake tasting room and event space located in downtown San Francisco, steps from PABU Izakaya.
• Bourbon Steak
• Pabu Izakaya
• Michael Mina
• Mina Brasserie
• Mina's Fish House
• Bardot Brasserie
• STRIPSTEAKS
• Orla
• Sweet July Cafe
• Wit & Wisdom
• Acqua Bistecca
• Bar Sprezzatura
• The Eighth Rule
• Sorelle
• Taleed
• The Handle Bar

Products and services

• Acqua Bistecca Italian-inspired steakhouse restaurant offering premium beef cuts and classic Italian cuisine.
• Bar Sprezzatura Italian bar concept featuring aperitivo culture and casual Italian small plates.
• Bardot Brasserie Classic French brasserie offering traditional French cuisine in an elegant setting.
• Bourbon Steak Upscale steakhouse featuring prime cuts, craft cocktails, and elevated American cuisine, with locations including a reimagined San Francisco flagship.
• The Eighth Rule Contemporary American restaurant concept in The MINA Group portfolio.
• Michael Mina Signature fine dining restaurant showcasing Chef Michael Mina's culinary expertise and innovative dishes.
• Mina Brasserie Casual brasserie concept offering accessible versions of Chef Mina's signature dishes.
• Mina's Fish House Seafood-focused restaurant featuring fresh, sustainably sourced fish and shellfish.
• Orla Mediterranean-inspired restaurant offering fresh seafood and Mediterranean flavors.
• Pabu Izakaya Japanese izakaya-style restaurant featuring shared plates, sake, and traditional Japanese small bites.
• Pabu-Chan 20-seat sake tasting room and event space adjacent to Pabu Izakaya, specializing in sake flights and curated tasting experiences.
• Sorelle Italian restaurant concept in The MINA Group portfolio.
• STRIPSTEAK Modern steakhouse combining classic steakhouse fare with contemporary culinary techniques.
• Sweet July Cafe Casual cafe concept in The MINA Group portfolio.
• Taleed Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant concept in The MINA Group portfolio.
• Wit & Wisdom American restaurant concept in The MINA Group portfolio.
• The Handle Bar Casual bar and restaurant concept in The MINA Group portfolio.
• Private Events & Catering World-class private dining and catering services for intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, offering cuisine, service, and settings at top hotels and venues.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Union Square Hospitality Group: Founded by Danny Meyer, Union Square Hospitality Group operates a diversified portfolio of fine dining and casual restaurants (e.g., Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe, Shake Shack historically). It is the most directly comparable US celebrity-chef-driven multi-concept restaurant group to The MINA Group.
• Major Food Group: Major Food Group operates an upscale portfolio including Carbone, Dirty French, Sadelle's, and The Grill, with hotel F&B partnerships and event-driven revenue. It mirrors MINA's model of celebrity-chef-driven concepts targeting affluent diners and luxury hospitality clients.
• The Dinex Group: Founded by chef Daniel Boulud, Dinex Group operates fine-dining and brasserie concepts (Daniel, Café Boulud, DB Bistro) globally, often within luxury hotels. It is highly comparable to MINA in its chef-anchored multi-concept hotel F&B strategy.
• José Andrés Group: José Andrés Group operates a portfolio of award-winning restaurants (minibar, Jaleo, China Poblano) and significant catering/ events operations. It shares MINA's combination of fine dining, hospitality partnerships, and large-scale event/catering capabilities.
• Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises: Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You operates over 60 restaurants across multiple cuisines and price points. While broader in scope, it is a comparable privately-held, founder-led multi-concept restaurant group with hotel/venue F&B operations.
• Boka Restaurant Group: Boka Restaurant Group operates a portfolio of acclaimed Chicago restaurants (Boka, Alinea, Girl & the Goat with Stephanie Izard). It mirrors MINA's model of chef-driven, award-winning multi-concept dining targeting premium segments.
• Tao Group Hospitality: Tao Group Hospitality operates upscale Asian-influenced restaurants, lounges, and event venues (Tao, Hakkasan, Lavo). It is comparable to MINA in combining premium dining, nightlife, private events, and hotel/resort partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Del Frisco's Restaurant Group: Del Frisco's operates upscale steakhouse brands (Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, Del Frisco's Grille, Sullivan Steakhouse). It is a broader incumbent in the same premium steakhouse category as Bourbon Steak and STRIPSTEAK.
• Hyatt Hotels Corporation: Hyatt is a global hotel chain whose F&B operations partner with groups like The Mina Group for hotel restaurants and banqueting. It is a broad incumbent on the customer side, representing the type of luxury hospitality partner that drives MINA's F&B consulting revenue.

Others

• OpenTable: OpenTable provides online restaurant reservation and table-management software used across the industry, including by MINA Group restaurants. It is an enabling technology partner rather than a competitor, shaping how MINA captures direct reservations and diner data.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chefmichaelmina

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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