Chart House

What Chart House does

Chart House is a privately held American full-service seafood restaurant chain founded on July 4, 1961, by Joey Cabell and Buzzy Bent, and currently operated as a subsidiary of Landry's Inc., the Houston-based diversified restaurant conglomerate. The company runs 24 waterfront restaurant locations across 16 U.S. states, with each site deliberately positioned at a scenic coastal, harbor, or lakefront location — 10 of which appear on OpenTable's 100 most scenic views list. The core menu centers on signature seafood specialties, slow-roasted prime rib, and steaks, complemented by a proprietary Hot Lava Chocolate Cake dessert. Service architecture spans dine-in, happy hour, Sunday brunch (at select locations), private events accommodating up to 300-1,200 guests, catering-to-go via eZCater, takeout through its own Aloha-ordering platform, and delivery through Grubhub, DoorDash, and UberEats. Revenue is generated through unit-based pay-as-you-go pricing across individual diners, group/holiday events priced at $140-$195 per person, gift cards sold through the Cashstar platform, and the Landry's Select Club cross-brand loyalty program. Target customers are upscale dining enthusiasts, event hosts, tourists, and local diners seeking premium waterfront settings. Chart House also operates the related wholly-owned sub-brand Peohe's in Coronado, CA.

The company's technology stack is intentionally lightweight and centered on a restaurant POS and website platform (BentoBox-powered website, Aloha online ordering, OpenTable reservation integration, Cashstar gift cards, Eventbrite ticketing, AudioEye accessibility compliance, Google reCAPTCHA). There is no disclosed proprietary AI, ML, or data science capability; integrations are all third-party commercial off-the-shelf tools. Marketing relies on organic social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram), an E-Club email newsletter, hosted wine dinners with premium winery partners (Caymus, Cakebread, The Prisoner, Rombauer), and OpenTable-driven organic discovery. The business carries no venture funding or public market exposure, with all ownership and control resting with Landry's Inc.

Name

Chart House

Legal name

Chart House

Website

https://chart-house.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chart House operates 24 waterfront fine-dining seafood and steakhouse restaurants across 16 U.S. states, serving upscale diners, private event hosts, and tourists under Landry's Inc. ownership with a 60+ year brand heritage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterfront Seafood Restaurants

NAICS

Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Waterfront seafood restaurants
• Fine dining chain
• Private event venues
• Catering services
• Wine dinner events

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Primary revenue from dine-in customers at 24 waterfront restaurant locations. Customers pay for food and beverages at point of service. Revenue varies by location and season.
2. Catering and To-Go: Off-premise dining services including catering for events and to-go orders. Extends revenue beyond physical dining room capacity.
3. Third-Party Delivery: Revenue from delivery orders through partner platforms Grubhub, DoorDash, and UberEats. Commission-based model through these marketplace channels.
4. Private Events and Banquets: Revenue from hosting private events, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations in dedicated event spaces. Pricing varies by venue, capacity, and menu selections.
5. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards which drive future revenue and customer acquisition. Sold through restaurant locations and online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chart House operates 24 upscale waterfront seafood restaurants across 16 U.S. states, serving signature fresh seafood, slow-roasted prime rib, and steaks in scenic locations. The chain complements dine-in service with private event and banquet hosting (up to 300–1,200 guests), wine pairing dinners with named vineyards, catering to-go, gift cards, and online ordering through its own platform and third-party delivery aggregators.

Product overview

Chart House is a seafood restaurant chain with 24 waterfront locations across 16 U.S. states. The core offering is full-service dine-in restaurant experience specializing in signature seafood specialties, slow-roasted prime rib, and steaks with scenic waterfront views. The product portfolio includes: dine-in restaurant and lounge service with Happy Hour specials; Private Dining & Events for weddings and corporate events; Wine Dinners featuring multi-course chef-curated wine pairings; Sunday Brunch; Takeout & Delivery via third-party platforms; Catering To Go through eZCater; Traditional and E-Gift Cards through Cashstar; a Lunch Program loyalty punch card; and the Make Better Choices health-conscious menu. The company also operates the Landry's Select Club loyalty program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-In Restaurant Experience Full-service waterfront dining offering signature seafood specialties, slow-roasted prime rib, steaks, and salads with scenic views at 24 locations across 16 U.S. states.
• Private Dining & Events Private and semi-private dining spaces for weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, and cocktail parties. Capacity up to 300–1,200 guests depending on venue.
• Wine Dinners Multi-course wine pairing dinners featuring chef-curated dishes paired with wines from partner vineyards including Cakebread Cellars, The Prisoner, Caymus Vineyards, and Rombauer.
• Sunday Brunch Weekend brunch service featuring Avocado Toast, Chicken and Waffles, Benedicts, Omelets, and Crab Cake Sandwiches at participating locations.
• Happy Hour Discounted food and drink specials offered Monday–Friday in bar areas at participating locations.
• Traditional Gift Cards Physical Chart House gift cards with personalized greetings, no service fees or expiration dates, processed via the Cashstar platform.
• E-Gift Cards Digital gift cards personalized with photos and messages, no shipping charges, service fees, or expiration dates, deliverable immediately or on a scheduled date via Cashstar.
• Takeout & Delivery Takeout ordering direct through Chart House's website, with delivery fulfilled through third-party platforms Grubhub, DoorDash, and UberEats.
• Catering To Go Catering platters for groups of 10–100 people featuring Chart House menu items, ordered through the eZCater platform and made fresh per order.
• Make Better Choices Menu Health-conscious menu featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients with options for various dietary restrictions and food sensitivities.
• Lunch Program Loyalty punch card program where guests receive one punch with each lunch entrée purchased Monday–Friday, redeeming 4 punches for a free 5th lunch (up to $21 value).
• Landry's Select Club Restaurant loyalty program allowing members to earn points on dining and gift card purchases, redeemable for rewards across Landry's Inc. brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 of 100 restaurants with most scenic views on OpenTable - Chart House locations dominated this list multiple years in a row

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenTable integration provides online reservation capabilities for Chart House's 24 restaurant locations. Customers can book tables through the OpenTable platform, enhancing accessibility and driving direct bookings.
• GrubhubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery partnership enabling customers to order Chart House menu items for delivery through the Grubhub platform.
• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery partnership enabling customers to order Chart House menu items for delivery through the DoorDash platform.
• UberEatsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery partnership enabling customers to order Chart House menu items for delivery through the UberEats platform.
• Caymus VineyardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine partner for hosted wine dinner events. Caymus Vineyards wines featured during special tasting events at Chart House locations.
• Cakebread CellarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine partner for hosted wine dinner events. Cakebread Cellars wines featured during special tasting events at Chart House locations.
• The PrisonerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine partner for hosted wine dinner events. The Prisoner wines featured during special tasting events at Chart House locations.
• RombauerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine partner for hosted wine dinner events. Rombauer wines featured during special tasting events at Chart House locations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Capital Grille: Landry's-owned fine-dining steakhouse chain with similar white-tablecloth service, comparable check sizes, and shared gift card/loyalty infrastructure. Sibling brand under the same parent.
• Morton's The Steakhouse: Established fine-dining steakhouse brand under Landry's umbrella, sharing parent-level procurement and loyalty programs. Comparable fine-dining service model and price point.
• Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse: Landry's-owned high-end steakhouse chain with shared corporate infrastructure. Overlaps in prime beef and seafood menu, though more steak-centric than Chart House.

Direct peers

• Mastro's: Upscale seafood and steakhouse chain known for premium dining experiences and live entertainment. Comparable in menu, price point, and experience-led positioning.
• Truluck's: Upscale seafood and steak restaurant group with multiple U.S. locations, comparable white-tablecloth service, and similar premium positioning around seafood.
• Bonefish Grill: Polished-casual seafood-focused chain with comparable nationwide footprint and seafood-centric menu. Operates at a slightly lower price point but is a direct seafood-segment competitor.
• Eddie V's: Upscale seafood and steakhouse chain also owned by Landry's Inc., with similar fine-dining service model, comparable check averages, and a comparable coastal/urban real-estate profile. Closest one-to-one comparable for Chart House.
• McCormick & Schmick's: National upscale seafood-focused restaurant chain offering similar full-service waterfront-style dining with comparable menu (seafood, prime rib, steaks). Direct competitor in the upscale seafood segment.
• Legal Sea Foods: Long-standing upscale seafood restaurant chain with coastal East Coast concentration and a similar full-service, fine-dining positioning around seafood. Comparable in menu focus, price point, and customer demographic.

Regional players

• Rusty Pelican: Iconic waterfront fine-dining restaurant (California/Florida) with comparable scenic-view positioning and seafood/steakhouse menu. Regional competitor for tourist waterfront occasions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ChartHouseRest
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChartHouseRestaurants
• Instagraminstagram.com/charthouserestaurants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chart-house-restaurant

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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