Hunt & Fish

What Hunt & Fish does

Hunt & Fish Club is a privately-held, multi-location premium steakhouse and dining brand headquartered at 125 West 44th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Founded in 2015 by Nelson Braff, Eytan Sugarman, Dave Barrett, and Anthony Scaramucci, the company operates three venues: the flagship Hunt & Fish Club in NYC, Hunt & Fish Grill at LaGuardia Airport Terminal B (opened 2023), and Hunt & Fish Club at JFK International Airport (debuting 2026). The flagship interior, designed by artist Roy Nachum and Studio Iyor, evokes a 1960s New York steakhouse aesthetic with over 50,000 lbs of marble, leather seating, curated art, and chandeliers. Three private dining rooms (White Room, Green Room, Blue Room) accommodate receptions and corporate events for 20 to 250 guests.

The business operates a multi-revenue-stream model anchored by à la carte dining — premium steaks priced $62-$170, seafood from $29, and appetizers $22-$25 — and supported by private events, ticketed live entertainment under the HFC Underground brand ($35-$50 tickets plus food and beverage minimums), gift cards (physical and e-gift with no expiry), and off-premise delivery through GrubHub. The company serves affluent diners seeking classic steakhouse experiences, corporate and personal event hosts, Broadway and live-jazz entertainment seekers, and, through its airport locations, travelers at LaGuardia and JFK. Reservations and ticketed experiences are managed through OpenTable, with an email VIP list and earned-media coverage in Eater, Business Insider, Wall Street Journal, TimeOut New York, and similar outlets.

From a technology and operations standpoint, Hunt & Fish is a traditional restaurant business with no proprietary platform or AI/ML infrastructure. Its digital stack is composed of third-party integrations — OpenTable for reservations and ticketed events, GrubHub for delivery, and standard email marketing tools. Airport expansion is executed through a partnership with SSP America, an established airport hospitality operator. No external institutional funding rounds, parent company, or M&A activity has been disclosed; ownership remains with the four co-founders.

Name

Hunt & Fish

Legal name

Hunt & Fish Club

Website

https://hfcnyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hunt & Fish Club is a privately-held premium steakhouse brand operating three NYC venues — the Midtown flagship, LaGuardia Grill, and JFK Club — serving affluent diners, private-event hosts, live-entertainment seekers, and travelers through dine-in, events, ticketed programming, gift cards, and delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Steakhouse / Upscale Fine Dining

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Upscale steakhouse
• Fine dining restaurant
• Private event dining
• Premium steak seafood
• Live entertainment dining

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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 (Food & Beverage): Core revenue from selling steaks, seafood, cocktails, wine, and other menu items to dine-in customers. Premium pricing reflects upscale steakhouse positioning with steaks ranging from $62-$170.
2. Private Events & Catering: Revenue from hosting private events in three distinct rooms (White Room, Green Room, Blue Room) accommodating groups from 20-250 guests. Offers various formats including sit-down, buffet, and cocktail receptions.
3. Experiences & Live Entertainment: Revenue from ticketed live entertainment events including Broadway performances, jazz nights, and speakeasy experiences. Ticket prices range from $35-$50 with additional food/beverage minimums.
4. Gift Cards: Sale of e-gift and physical gift cards for restaurant dining. Gift cards do not expire and are non-refundable.
5. Takeaway & Delivery: Takeaway and delivery orders placed through GrubHub platform, offering full menu items for off-premises consumption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hunt & Fish Club is an upscale New York steakhouse operating a flagship restaurant at 125 West 44th Street, an airport location at LaGuardia Terminal B, and a forthcoming JFK location. It sells premium steaks, seafood, appetizers, sides, craft cocktails, and wine for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, and rents three private dining rooms (White Room, Green Room, Blue Room) for private events of 20–250 guests. It also runs the HFC Underground live entertainment series and the Knife Club loyalty program.

Product overview

Hunt & Fish is a multi-location premium steakhouse and dining brand operating across three venues: the flagship Hunt & Fish Club (2015) at 125 West 44th Street, New York, NY; Hunt & Fish Grill (2023) at LaGuardia Airport Terminal B in partnership with SSP America; and Hunt & Fish Club (2026) at JFK International Airport in partnership with SSP America. The core product at the NYC flagship is an upscale steakhouse dining experience featuring premium steaks (bone-in NY strip, bone-in ribeye, filet mignon, porterhouse for two, veal chop), whole lobster, seafood towers, and crafted cocktails, complemented by three private dining rooms (White Room, Green Room, Blue Room) for events. Ancillary offerings include the Knife Club loyalty program (custom-engraved steak knives for valued guests), HFC Underground live Broadway-style entertainment, and gift cards. The airport locations offer streamlined versions of the signature menu tailored for travelers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hunt & Fish Club – NYC Flagship Premium steakhouse dining at 125 West 44th Street, New York, featuring steaks ($62–$170), seafood, appetizers, sides, pastas, sandwiches, desserts, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list, with three private dining rooms (White Room 130 seated/250 reception, Green Room 24 seated, Blue Room 70 seated) and live entertainment programming.
• Hunt & Fish Grill – LaGuardia Airport Airport location in LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, operated in partnership with SSP America, offering a streamlined menu of signature dishes and crafted cocktails tailored to travelers, from quick bites before flights to relaxed meals during layovers.
• Hunt & Fish Club – JFK Airport JFK International Airport location operated in partnership with SSP America, extending Hunt & Fish Club's signature New York hospitality and refined dining — signature dishes, expertly crafted cocktails, and signature service — to one of the world's busiest travel hubs.
• Knife Club Exclusive loyalty amenity reserved for the restaurant's most cherished guests. The Knife Club celebrates the host–diner bond with a custom-engraved steak knife crafted with care, positioned as a mark of welcome, celebration of loyalty, and testament to personal connections.
• HFC Underground Live Entertainment Series Ticketed live entertainment experience branded 'Where Broadway meets Fine Dining,' featuring evening performances of acclaimed Broadway artists in an intimate setting. Doors open at 6:15pm for à la carte dining with performances starting at approximately 8:00pm; general admission $35–$50 plus food/beverage minimums.
• Private Events and Private Dining Rooms Three distinct private dining spaces for events of 20–250 guests: the White Room (130 seated/250 reception; Sit Down, Buffet & Cocktail formats; A/V options; requires buyout for full privacy), the Green Room (24 seated at round tables; fully private; Sit Down & Cocktail formats), and the Blue Room (70 seated/100 reception; HDTV/HDMI/XLR A/V). Larger venue buyouts available.
• Gift Cards Both electronic (e-gift) and physical gift cards are available for purchase. Gift cards do not expire and are non-refundable, and cannot be redeemed for cash.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SSP AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with SSP America to expand Hunt & Fish brand to airports. Hunt & Fish Grill opened at LaGuardia Airport Terminal B in 2023, bringing signature hospitality to travelers. Hunt & Fish Club JFK location planned for 2026.
• OpenTablecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015OpenTable powers Hunt & Fish Club's reservation system. Customers can book tables up to 60 days in advance via OpenTable platform. Also used for ticketed experiences and events.
• GrubHubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015GrubHub integration for takeaway and delivery orders. Full menu available for off-premises consumption at the flagship location.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peter Luger Steak House: Legendary Brooklyn steakhouse with strong tourist and corporate demand. Comparable to Hunt & Fish as a heritage-style NYC steakhouse focused on dry-aged porterhouse and high-end private dining.
• Keens Steakhouse: Historic Midtown Manhattan steakhouse since 1885. Directly competes with Hunt & Fish for the same Midtown pre-theater, corporate, and celebratory dining occasions with a similar classic-American steakhouse positioning.
• Smith & Wollensky: Iconic NYC-based premium steakhouse with a national footprint. Directly comparable to Hunt & Fish on product (USDA Prime steaks), price point, white-tablecloth service model, and private events business.
• Strip House: NYC-based upscale steakhouse in the Bloomberg/Bloomberg Hospitality group. Comparable to Hunt & Fish on classic steakhouse menu, vintage décor, and Midtown event-driven customer base.
• Capital Grille: Darden-owned national premium steakhouse chain with a strong NYC presence. Comparable to Hunt & Fish on dry-aged steaks, extensive wine list, private dining rooms, and corporate/event catering focus.
• Gallagher's Steakhouse: Classic NYC steakhouse on West 44th Street corridor, very close to Hunt & Fish's flagship. Direct competitor for pre-theater diners, walk-in business, and tourist traffic in the same neighborhood.
• STK Steakhouse: Modern, upscale steakhouse concept with multiple U.S. locations including NYC. Comparable on premium pricing, lounge-style service, private event focus, and experiential brand positioning.
• Sparks Steak House: Midtown East NYC steakhouse known for power-lunch and corporate entertaining. Comparable to Hunt & Fish on upscale pricing, private event capability, and Midtown business diner base.
• Wolfgang's Steakhouse: NYC-born steakhouse chain with multiple Manhattan locations. Compares to Hunt & Fish on dry-aged USDA Prime steak program, full bar, and pre-theater Midtown positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Ruth's Chris Steak House: Large national chain of upscale steakhouses. Comparable product (sizzling premium steaks, full bar, private events) and price tier to Hunt & Fish, but operates as a broader franchise/chain rather than a single-city experiential brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/huntandfishnyc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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