Redbird

What Redbird does

Redbird | Vibiana is a chef-driven Modern American restaurant, private event venue, and offsite catering operation based at 114 E 2nd St in Downtown Los Angeles. Owned and operated by Chef Neal Fraser (CIA-trained, previously of Grace, BLD, and Boxer) with beverage direction by James Beard Award finalist Tobin Shea, the business opened in January 2015 inside the historic rectory of the Cathedral of St. Vibiana, a 1876 Italian Baroque landmark and LA Cultural Monument. The property combines a fine dining restaurant and lounge with eight distinct event spaces (Vibiana Main Hall, five private dining rooms including open-kitchen venues, a hidden garden, and the Cardinal's Quarters rooftop) accommodating groups from 16 to approximately 1,500 guests. Technology consists of standard hospitality tooling — OpenTable for reservations and instant-book private dining, Toast Tab for gift cards, Google Analytics, and Meta Pixel for marketing — with no proprietary AI or platform technology disclosed.

The business operates four revenue streams: (1) a la carte fine dining (dinner entrees $14-$162, brunch, cocktails $12-$18, lounge menu) with walk-in and reservation traffic; (2) private events charged against per-space F&B minimums ranging from $2,200 (Bishop's Perch) to $43,750 (Vibiana Main Hall) and full property buyouts on customized terms; (3) luxury offsite catering serving weddings, corporate events, and brand activations across greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the South Bay; and (4) ticketed experiential programming such as the $25/person Blind Tasting Series, $75/person cocktail classes with Tobin Shea, and the $350-$450/person Beefsteak 2026 communal dining event. Customer segments span local diners, destination diners, private event hosts, wedding clients, corporate clients, and catering customers, with marketing driven primarily through Instagram, Facebook, the website, OpenTable, and curated event programming. The business is privately held by Chef Fraser with no disclosed investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Redbird

Legal name

Redbird

Website

https://redbird.la

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Redbird | Vibiana is a Downtown Los Angeles chef-driven Modern American restaurant and event venue owned by Chef Neal Fraser, operating from the historic 1876 Vibiana cathedral property. It serves fine diners, private event hosts, wedding clients, and corporate clients with restaurant dining, eight event spaces, and offsite catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant and Private Event Venue

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ), Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies (MPAGAIAD), Restaurant Progressive Dining Tours (THAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Private event venue
• Luxury catering services
• Craft cocktail bar
• Modern american cuisine

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Fine dining restaurant and lounge serving dinner, brunch, and craft cocktails with menus by Chef Neal Fraser and beverage program by Tobin Shea. Guests can dine in the Main Dining Room or Lounge with walk-in and reservation options.
2. Private Dining and Events: Venue rental and catering for private events including weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and buyouts. Spaces include Vibiana Main Hall (up to 800), Restaurant & Lounge (up to 200), Garden (up to 200), and five private dining rooms (26-80 guests).
3. Offsite Catering: Luxury offsite catering service bringing chef-driven cuisine and craft bar program to external events in greater Los Angeles area, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and South Bay cities.
4. Event Programming: Ticketed experiential events including wine tasting series, cocktail classes, collaborative dinners with guest chefs (e.g., Beefsteak event at $350-450 per person), and seasonal programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Redbird is a chef-driven Modern American restaurant, lounge, and bar located in the historic Vibiana rectory building in Downtown Los Angeles, offering seasonal cuisine by Chef Neal Fraser and a craft cocktail and zero-proof beverage program by Beverage Director Tobin Shea. The property extends into a multi-space private event campus (Vibiana) with eight distinct venues for events of 16 to 1,500 guests, plus a luxury offsite catering service throughout greater Los Angeles and ticketed experiential programming such as wine tastings, cocktail classes, and the annual Beefsteak event.

Product overview

Redbird | Vibiana is a Downtown LA hospitality campus combining a chef-driven Modern American restaurant with extensive private event and catering services. The core offering includes Redbird Restaurant, Lounge & Bar (featuring seasonal cuisine by Chef Neal Fraser and craft cocktails by Tobin Shea), eight distinct private event spaces (Vibiana Main Hall, Restaurant & Lounge, The Garden, West Room, East Room, The Nest, Cardinal's Quarters, and Bishop's Perch), and Luxury Offsite Catering & Beverage Service. The venue also hosts curated event programming including wine experiences, cocktail classes, and annual culinary events like Beefsteak.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vibiana: Former cathedral turned cultural landmark and premier special events and performing arts venue adjacent to Redbird restaurant

Products and services

• Redbird Restaurant, Lounge & Bar Chef-driven Modern American restaurant, lounge, and bar in Downtown LA featuring seasonal cuisine by Chef Neal Fraser, craft cocktails by Beverage Director Tobin Shea, and elevated nonalcoholic drinks. Open for dinner, brunch, and walk-in lounge service with OpenTable reservations.
• Private Dining & Events Venue Multi-space private event venue offering eight distinct spaces: Vibiana Main Hall (up to 800 standing), Restaurant & Lounge (up to 200), Garden (up to 200), West Room (up to 125), Cardinal's Quarters (up to 75), The Nest (up to 50), East Room (up to 50), and Bishop's Perch (up to 30). East Room and The Nest feature open Jenn-Air kitchens for live cooking. F&B minimums range from $2,200 to $43,750 per space, with property buyout available for events up to 1,500 guests.
• Luxury Offsite Catering & Beverage Service Full-service offsite catering bringing chef-driven Redbird | Vibiana cuisine and the craft cocktail/zero-proof beverage program to external events throughout Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and South Bay. Serves weddings, corporate events, brand activations, and private celebrations.
• Cocktail Classes with Tobin Shea Guided cocktail-making classes led by Beverage Director Tobin Shea covering cocktail history, techniques, and recipes including Old Fashioned and Margarita. $75 per person, includes four recipes and two take-home nightcaps.
• Blind Tasting Series Monthly wine tasting experience in the lounge featuring curated wines served blind with light bites and prizes for correct identifications. $25 per guest all-inclusive.
• Sip, Savor & Shop: A Garden Wine Experience Seasonal garden wine tasting event featuring winemaker partnerships, curated wine selections from partners such as Brewer-Clifton, and fresh pizzas from the garden oven. $25 per guest for the guided tasting of 5 wines, additional pizzas $15 each.
• Beefsteak 2026 Annual communal dining event featuring guest chefs and butchers, family-style feast of beef, flowing wine, and live entertainment. $350 General Admission and $450 VIP (with exclusive dishes and early entry). 2026 edition features Chef Dario Cecchini with proceeds benefiting Regarding Her.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized by Michelin Guide 2026 (California)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Regarding HerminorOthers · 29 August 2026Regarding Her is an organization founded by Chef Mary Sue Milliken supporting and accelerating the growth of women-owned businesses in the food and beverage industry. The 2026 Beefsteak event benefits this organization with a portion of proceeds.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Providence: Michelin-starred fine dining seafood restaurant in Hollywood. Closely comparable to Redbird on the LA fine dining tier with shared Michelin recognition, celebrity-chef positioning, and premium per-cover pricing.
• Manuela: Restaurant located at Hauser & Wirth LA art gallery in the Arts District. Comparable to Redbird as a chef-driven LA restaurant embedded in a destination cultural/architectural property that doubles as a venue for curated events.
• Heirloom LA: LA-based luxury catering company serving weddings and corporate events throughout Southern California. Directly comparable to Redbird's offsite catering arm on service model, client mix, and geographic footprint.
• Otium: Chef Timothy Hollingsworth's fine dining restaurant adjacent to The Broad museum in Downtown LA. Comparable chef-driven Downtown LA fine dining concept operating alongside cultural/architectural landmarks.
• n/naka: Two-Michelin-star modern Japanese kaiseki restaurant in LA. Comparable to Redbird as a small-footprint, chef-driven Michelin-recognized tasting-menu destination with limited seating and high demand.
• Carondelet House: Boutique private event venue in Downtown LA housed in a restored historic building. Comparable to Vibiana on the historic-property event venue model serving weddings and corporate buyouts in the same Downtown LA market.
• République: LA French-California fine dining restaurant and bakery housed in a historic building (former Charlie Chaplin studio). Comparable to Redbird as a chef-driven restaurant set in a landmark property with multi-format offerings.
• Osteria Mozza: Nancy Silverton's flagship Italian fine dining restaurant in LA. Comparable as a celebrity-chef-owned LA fine dining institution with a strong beverage program and per-cover pricing in Redbird's range.
• Bestia: Chef-driven Downtown LA Italian restaurant known for handmade pasta and a buzzy dining room. Operates in the same Downtown LA fine-dining market as Redbird with comparable per-cover pricing and a similar celebrity-chef-driven identity.
• The Fig House: LA private event venue offering indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings and corporate events. Directly comparable to the Vibiana event side of Redbird's business on private event capacity and target client mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/redbirdla
• Xx.com/redbirdla
• Facebookfacebook.com/redbirdla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redbird-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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