Michael Jordan's Steak House

What Michael Jordan's Steak House does

Michael Jordan's Steak House is a privately-held, celebrity-branded premium steakhouse chain operating three full-service restaurants at high-traffic destination venues: the InterContinental Hotel on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Mohegan Sun Casino Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut, and Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea. The concept originated with NBA Hall-of-Famer Michael Jordan, who opened his first restaurant in 1993, with the standalone steakhouse brand launching in 1998; the brand is operated under Cornerstone Restaurant Group, which manages multiple adjacent hospitality concepts (Sol Toro, Urbanbelly, MJ23, Crate, CBK Ramen).

The chain's core product is USDA Prime and 45-day dry-aged steaks delivered through a signature 'Steaksmanship' shared-plating experience for groups of two or more, supplemented by lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, happy hour, all-day bar service, kids' menus, and a private dining and catering program. The beverage program is a meaningful differentiator: Cincoro Tequila (co-created by Jordan and four NBA owners) and an exclusive Barrel 23 Pinot Noir produced with Domaine Serene are available only on-premise, alongside curated signature cocktails such as the Air-spresso Martini. Menu pricing reflects premium positioning, with signature steaks ranging from roughly $55 to $355 and cocktail tickets of $15-$85 depending on location.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, transaction-based fine dining, with revenue derived entirely from per-visit food and beverage spend plus private event bookings. Customer acquisition relies on the embedded foot traffic of three premium venues (luxury hotel, casino resort, entertainment resort), OpenTable reservation integration, organic social media presence across Instagram and Facebook, email marketing, and word-of-mouth driven by Michael Jordan's brand equity. Reservations, gift certificates, and event inquiries route through a single Cornerstone Restaurant Group-owned digital footprint; there is no mobile app, no disclosed API or proprietary technology stack, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Michael Jordan's Steak House

Legal name

Michael Jordan's Steak House

Website

https://michaeljordansteakhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Michael Jordan's Steak House is a privately-held, celebrity-branded premium steakhouse chain operating three full-service restaurants inside the InterContinental Chicago, Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, and Inspire Resort in South Korea. It serves affluent diners, corporate clients, and resort guests with USDA Prime steaks and exclusive beverages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Steakhouse Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG), Hotel Bars & Rooftop Bars (CRANACAL)

Keywords

• Premium steakhouse dining
• Dry-aged steaks
• Fine dining restaurants
• Private dining events
• Celebrity branded restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Food and Beverage Sales: The restaurant generates revenue through one-time per-visit food and beverage transactions. Customers purchase premium steaks (USDA Prime, dry-aged), seafood, cocktails featuring Cincoro tequila (MJ's own brand), and wine selections. Additional revenue comes from private dining event bookings and catering services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Michael Jordan's Steak House operates three premium steakhouse restaurant locations (Chicago, Connecticut, South Korea) serving USDA Prime and 45-day dry-aged steaks, seafood, and an award-winning beverage program featuring Cincoro tequila and Barrel 23 wine. The brand offers its signature Steaksmanship shared dining experience, private event spaces, and full bar/brunch/lunch/dinner service tailored to luxury hotel, casino resort, and entertainment resort venues.

Product overview

Michael Jordan's Steak House is a premium steak house restaurant chain featuring three distinct locations in Chicago, Illinois, Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, and Inspire Resort in South Korea. The portfolio consists of a unified core restaurant brand offering USDA prime and dry-aged steaks, complemented by signature dining experiences (Steaksmanship for groups), private event services, and an award-winning beverage program featuring proprietary brands like Cincoro tequila and exclusive Barrel 23 wine. The restaurants operate across multiple meal periods including brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour, and all-day bar service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cincoro Tequila: Premium tequila crafted by Michael Jordan and four other NBA owners. Cincoro is featured exclusively at all Michael Jordan's Steak House locations.
• Barrel 23
• Steaksmanship
• Air-spresso Martini

Products and services

• Michael Jordan's Steak House Restaurant Premium full-service steakhouse serving USDA Prime and 45-day dry-aged steaks, seafood, signature cocktails, and an award-winning wine list across three locations in Chicago, Connecticut, and South Korea. Designed for affluent diners, couples, and guests of luxury hotel, casino, and resort properties.
• Steaksmanship Signature shared dining experience for groups of two or more featuring premium cuts including 45-day dry-aged Delmonico, USDA Prime KC Strip, and Tomahawk ribeye, paired with fresh seafood and curated from Michael Jordan's personal favorites.
• Private Dining Personalized event planning for family gatherings, celebrations, and business dinners at all locations, with customized menus, beverage pairings, dedicated servers, and elegant private dining rooms.
• Beverage Program Award-winning wine and cocktail program featuring exclusive Cincoro tequila (co-crafted by Michael Jordan and four other NBA owners), Barrel 23 Pinot Noir from Domaine Serene, and signature cocktails such as the Air-spresso Martini.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• STK Steakhouse: The ONE Group's modern steakhouse brand with locations in major US cities and internationally (London, Milan, Dubai). Closest comparable on a 'celebrity/lifestyle-flavored premium steakhouse' positioning and on aggressive international expansion to resort/entertainment destinations.
• The Capital Grille: Darden-owned premium steakhouse chain with ~60 locations. Competes head-to-head on dry-aged steaks, extensive wine programs, and private dining for corporate clientele — a directly comparable full-service steakhouse experience.
• Smith & Wollensky: Premium steakhouse group (~10 US locations plus London). Directly comparable on USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, $80–$200+ check averages, and a strong wine-and-cocktail program — competes in the same experiential fine-dining steak category.
• Morton's The Steakhouse: Iconic classic American steakhouse chain (~60+ locations, Landry's). Directly comparable on premium steak cuts, cocktails, private dining rooms, and bar program positioning; competes in the same urban/business-district steakhouse category.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: Largest premium steakhouse chain in the US with ~150 locations. Directly comparable on USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, white-tablecloth service, and $50–$100+ check averages — operates in the same upscale steak category as Michael Jordan's Steak House.
• Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse: Premium steakhouse chain (~20 locations) focused on high-check-average dining, large-format steaks, and an award-winning wine list. Closest peer on the 'destination steakhouse with elevated beverage program' positioning that Michael Jordan's Steak House also occupies.
• Peter Luger Steak House: Iconic single-brand steakhouse with locations in NYC, Long Island, Las Vegas, and Tokyo. Comparable on steakhouse-as-destination positioning, cash-only/upscale traditions, and a small-footprint brand model — though more legacy than modern.
• Wolfgang's Steakhouse: NYC-born premium steakhouse chain with ~20 locations globally. Comparable on USDA Prime dry-aged porterhouse focus, New York-style steakhouse service model, and expansion into international markets including Asia.

Emerging players

• Nusr-Et (Salt Bae): Celebrity-chef-driven premium steakhouse chain that has scaled globally via social media. Closest peer on 'celebrity-founded premium steakhouse with international expansion at luxury/entertainment venues' — the clearest analogue to MJ's brand-led model.

Regional players

• Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse: Chicago landmark steakhouse group (Gibson's, Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House, LUXBAR). Directly comparable on premium steakhouse experience in the same Chicago market as Michael Jordan's Steak House's flagship location.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mjshchicago
• Instagraminstagram.com/mjshchicago
• Xx.com/mjshchicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michael-jordan-steakhouse

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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