What Bob's Steak & Chop House does

Bob's Steak & Chop House is a private, founder-owned upscale steakhouse chain founded in 1993 by Bob Sambol in Dallas, Texas. The company operates 15 restaurants across 7 US states, with the majority of locations embedded within Omni Hotels & Resorts properties. The brand specializes in 100% USDA Prime beef, including A5 Wagyu offerings, and has been recognized by Wine Spectator, Forbes, and OpenTable. Core customers are individual diners seeking premium steakhouse experiences, along with private event and banquet clients; secondary channels include online ordering and gift card sales through ChowNow and Toasttab.

The business model is a multi-unit full-service restaurant operation with revenue generated primarily through dine-in sales, private dining and events, and supplemental off-premise (online ordering, takeout) and gift card programs. The chain operates with a lean corporate footprint of 101-250 employees, consistent with high check averages and limited centralization. Distribution is largely hotel-anchored, leveraging Omni's luxury hospitality demand to support occupancy and average check, with select freestanding or non-Omni locations diversifying the portfolio. The McKinney location at TPC Craig Ranch exemplifies a recent unit attached to a premium residential/golf development, suggesting selective expansion beyond the Omni model.

Bob's Steak & Chop House is wholly founder-owned with no disclosed outside funding, and it does not pursue technology-led differentiation. Strategic activity centers on disciplined unit growth, sustained Omni partnership, targeted digital channel buildout, and menu premiumization (e.g., A5 Wagyu). The company competes in the upscale steakhouse segment against national players (e.g., Ruth's Chris, Capital Grille) and local independents, where its Omni co-location and brand tenure form the principal differentiators.

Name

Bob's Steak & Chop House

Legal name

Bob's Steak & Chop House

Website

https://bobs-steakandchop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bob's Steak & Chop House is a founder-owned upscale steakhouse chain founded in 1993, operating 15 locations across 7 US states, primarily within Omni Hotels & Resorts, serving premium steakhouse diners with 100% USDA Prime beef and private events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Revenue: Full-service upscale steakhouse dining with table service, featuring USDA Prime beef cuts, seafood, cocktails, and an award-winning wine selection. Each location offers 300-500 wines curated by in-house sommeliers.
2. Private Event Hosting: Private and semi-private dining rooms available at all 15 locations for business dinners, anniversaries, birthdays, and corporate events. Customized menus and event planning services provided.
3. Gift Cards: Digital and physical gift cards available for purchase, redeemable across all locations for dining and beverages.
4. Online Ordering/Takeout: Online ordering through third-party platforms (ChowNow, Toasttab) and direct restaurant phone orders for takeout.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bob's Steak & Chop House operates an upscale American steakhouse chain serving 100% USDA Prime beef cuts (including A5 Wagyu), fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and a sommelier-curated wine program of 300-500 selections per location across 15 US restaurants. The company also provides private and semi-private dining event services, gift cards, and online takeout ordering through third-party platforms.

Product overview

Bob's Steak & Chop House is a traditional American steakhouse chain offering a single unified restaurant brand across 15 locations. The core product is fine dining featuring 100% USDA prime beef cuts (including A5 Wagyu), complemented by private dining event services, wine selection with sommelier-curated menus, craft cocktails, and house-made desserts. Gift cards in digital and physical formats provide additional revenue streams. The restaurant emphasizes quality, authenticity, and hospitality with regionally inspired elements at each location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bob's Steak & Chop House Dining Traditional American full-service steakhouse dining featuring 100% USDA Prime beef cuts including A5 Wagyu, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and signature accompaniments such as the world-famous glazed carrot, served at 15 locations across the United States.
• Private Dining and Event Services Upscale private and semi-private event hosting for business dinners, anniversaries, birthdays, and corporate celebrations with customized seating, audio-visual equipment, award-winning wine lists, and personalized or a la carte menus.
• Bob's Gift Cards Digital (e-card) and physical gift cards redeemable across all Bob's Steak & Chop House locations for dining and beverages.
• Online Ordering and Takeout Takeout ordering available through third-party online ordering platforms (ChowNow, Toasttab) and direct phone ordering from individual restaurant locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 2% quality beef sourcing - only the finest USDA Prime cuts served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stock Yards Meat Packing CompanycoreOthersFor over 25 years, Bob's Steak & Chop House locations have sourced meat from the Chicago-based Stock Yards Meat Packing Company. The company serves guests hand-selected cuts from the top two percent of USDA prime beef. This is a critical supply chain partnership ensuring consistent premium quality across all locations.
• Omni Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBob's Steak & Chop House operates 15 locations, with the majority embedded within Omni Hotels & Resorts properties across the United States. Locations include Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, Omni Amelia Island Resort, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Omni Dallas Hotel, Omni Fort Worth Hotel, Omni Louisville Hotel, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Omni Nashville Hotel, and Omni Tucson National Resort. This strategic partnership provides prime real estate, hotel guest access, and integrated hospitality services.
• Local BakeriesminorOthersAcross all Bob's locations, bread is baked locally and delivered to restaurants daily. This local sourcing partnership ensures fresh bread as a signature hospitality staple at every location.
• Regional Liquor, Beer, and Wine ProducersminorOthersEach Bob's location partners with local liquor, beer, and wine producers to provide regionally crafted creations. Whether bourbon in Louisville, tequila in Texas restaurants, or vast wine selections in California, this creates locally-inspired beverage programs at each restaurant.
• ChowNowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party online ordering platform available at multiple locations (Amelia Island, Austin Barton Creek, Dallas Lamar, Carlsbad, Nashville, Plano) for takeout and delivery services.
• ToasttabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party online ordering platform for Austin Downtown location for takeout services.
• OpenTableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant reservation platform integration, with Diners' Choice award recognition for Carlsbad and Plano locations. Enables customer reservation bookings across the restaurant network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin' Brands operates Fleming's as its upscale steakhouse brand. Comparable to Bob's in premium steak positioning, 100-wine-list emphasis, and private-dining business event focus.
• The Palm Restaurant: Historic upscale American steakhouse founded in 1926 with locations in major US cities. Comparable to Bob's in USDA Prime beef, Italian-influenced steakhouse tradition, caricature wall décor tradition, and high-end business clientele.
• STK Steakhouse: The ONE Group's upscale steakhouse concept with locations in NYC, Las Vegas, Miami, London, and other major markets. Comparable to Bob's in premium USDA Prime beef and affluent/lifestyle-oriented target market, though with a more modern, lounge-driven format.
• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: Darden-owned upscale chain combining prime steaks with premium seafood, with locations in major US markets. Comparable to Bob's in prime beef focus, sommelier wine program, and business-district / hotel-adjacent real estate strategy.
• Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse: Mid-sized upscale steakhouse chain with multiple Ohio and Florida locations. Comparable to Bob's in USDA Prime beef focus, sommelier wine program, and private-event emphasis at hotel-anchored sites.
• The Capital Grille: Darden-owned upscale steakhouse chain with 50+ US locations in business districts and luxury hotels. Comparable to Bob's in dry-aged USDA Prime cuts, wine program scale (350+ selections), and business-dinner client base.
• Morton's The Steakhouse: Iconic American upscale steakhouse chain founded in 1978 with locations in major US cities. Closely comparable to Bob's in premium USDA Prime beef focus, hotel-anchored real estate strategy, and private-event emphasis.
• Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group: Upscale steakhouse operator with flagship locations in NYC, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Miami. Comparable to Bob's in USDA Prime dry-aged beef, sommelier wine programs, and premium special-occasion positioning.
• Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse: Premium national steakhouse chain with locations in major metropolitan markets. Comparable to Bob's in higher-than-average check, premium wine list, and emphasis on corporate/private events at hotel or business-district sites.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: One of the largest upscale American steakhouse chains, operating 100+ locations globally. Directly comparable to Bob's in menu (USDA Prime beef), target market (affluent diners, business entertainment), and private/special-occasion positioning.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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