Dulany's Grille & Pub

What Dulany's Grille & Pub does

Dulany's Grille & Pub is a privately held, family-run neighborhood restaurant and bar operating from a single location at 9940 Kennerly Rd in South County St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1994 by first-generation Italian Ron Grimoldi, who developed his cooking sensibility working in establishments on The Hill, the venue is positioned as an Irish-Italian grille and pub serving St. Louis residents and surrounding South County households. The operation is built around traditional, housemade kitchen execution with no proprietary technology stack beyond a third-party Aloha-powered online ordering platform. Core deliverables include American pub fare (burgers, sandwiches, wings), Italian-leaning entrees (handmade pasta, chicken spiedini/artichoke, King Kut Sirloin), Neapolitan-style pizza with housemade dough and sauce, a full bar program featuring signature cocktails (Cask-Aged Manhattan, house-infused vodkas and tequilas), and a curated beer list emphasizing local St. Louis craft brewers (4Hands, Urban Chestnut) alongside Guinness, Stella, and others. The core technology is culinary craft and recipe-driven differentiation rather than any software or platform; signature items like the Dulany Burger (3/4 lb ground chuck), Toasted Ravioli, and locally sourced Bison Burger (Sayersbrook Ranch, Potosi, MO) anchor the menu.

The business makes money through four revenue streams: dine-in food and beverage sales at the storefront, off-premise catering for corporate and private events, in-house private banquet rentals (capacity up to 65 guests with full wet bar), and online ordering for curbside pickup. Pricing is unit-based, pay-as-you-go across menu categories, with entree price points ranging from roughly $11 (sandwiches) to $27 (sirloin), pizzas $16-$24, and Happy Hour/Game Day specials driving volume. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the physical venue, the website (dulanys.com), organic social media, an email newsletter, and customer reviews/testimonials. Customer segments are local families, sports fans (Cardinals/Blues/STL CITY/NFL/Mizzou game day traffic), event hosts, and bar/pub patrons. There is no outside investment, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds; the company remains a single-unit, owner-operated independent restaurant.

Name

Dulany's Grille & Pub

Legal name

Dulany's Grille & Pub

Website

https://dulanys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-run neighborhood grille and pub in South County St. Louis, founded in 1994 by Ron Grimoldi, serving Italian-American pub fare, signature burgers, housemade pasta, Neapolitan pizza, and full bar service with catering and banquet capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pubs & Gastropubs (CRANACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA), Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurant
• Italian american cuisine
• Neighborhood pub and grille
• Off-premise catering services
• Private banquet facility rental

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Food and Beverage Sales: Traditional restaurant revenue from serving food and drinks to dine-in customers. Menu includes appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, pasta, pizza, kids' menu, beer, wine, cocktails, and desserts.
2. Catering Services: Custom catering menu for events ranging from buffet to intimate plated dinners. Includes corporate events, office luncheons, wedding receptions, and family reunions.
3. Banquet Facility Rental: Private banquet area seating up to 65 guests with full-service wet bar, used for birthday parties, family reunions, and special occasions.
4. Online Ordering and Curbside Pickup: Direct online ordering system for curbside pickup, enabling off-premise food sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dulany's Grille & Pub is a neighborhood restaurant and pub in South County St. Louis that serves handmade pasta, traditional Italian entrees, charbroiled burgers, Neapolitan-style pizza, sandwiches, and a full bar of craft beer, wine, and signature cocktails. In addition to on-site dining with daily happy hour and game day specials, the business provides off-premise catering for corporate and private events and a private banquet facility seating up to 65 guests. The menu is built around housemade recipes using fresh ingredients, including locally sourced bison from Sayersbrook Ranch in Potosi, MO.

Product overview

Dulany's Grille & Pub is a full-service neighborhood restaurant and pub established in 1994, offering a unified dining experience centered on American pub fare with Italian influences. The core offering is on-site dining featuring signature products including The Dulany Burger (3/4 lb ground chuck), housemade Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta dishes, and locally-sourced options like bison burgers. The restaurant's portfolio spans food products (burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, pizza, pasta, salads, wings, kids' menu, desserts), beverages (beer selection, wine and cocktails), and services (catering for events, private banquet facility seating up to 65 guests, and daily specials including Happy Hour and Game Day specials). Founded by first-generation Italian Ron Grimoldi, the establishment combines traditional Italian cuisine with classic American pub fare in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Site Restaurant Dining Full-service dine-in restaurant offering American pub fare, Italian cuisine, and signature dishes including handmade pasta, charbroiled burgers, Neapolitan pizza, sandwiches, entrees, and a full bar with craft beer, wine, and signature cocktails for walk-in customers in a family-friendly atmosphere.
• Catering Services Custom catering for corporate events, office luncheons, wedding receptions, family reunions, and other special occasions, offering full-service buffets, intimate plated dinners, and menu options spanning pizza, wings, and housemade pasta delivered or set up at customer locations.
• Private Banquet Facility Private on-site event space seating up to 65 guests, equipped with a full-service wet bar and state-of-the-art televisions, available for birthday parties, family reunions, corporate events, and other special occasions.
• Online Ordering and Curbside Pickup Direct online ordering system for off-premise food sales, enabling customers to place orders via the Aloha Order Online platform and pick up curbside without entering the restaurant.
• Happy Hour and Bar Specials Discounted food and drink programs including Monday-Friday Happy Hour (4-7pm), Late-Night Specials (Monday-Thursday 9pm-Close), and Game Day Specials featuring $12 pizzas, $6 nachos, $9 Bud Light pitchers, and $18 domestic buckets during live sports events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of continuous operation as South County landmark
• +2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sayersbrook Ranch (Potosi, MO)minorOthersLocal bison supplier providing 100% local bison sourced from Sayersbrook Ranch in Potosi, MO for the Bison Burger. Product is hormone-free, low-fat and low cholesterol.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• O'Connell's Pub: Long-running St. Louis neighborhood pub and grille offering burgers, sandwiches, and a deep beer selection in a casual setting; directly comparable to Dulany's in format, menu depth, and community-anchored positioning.
• Charlie Gitto's on the Hill: St. Louis Italian restaurant on The Hill serving handmade pastas and traditional Italian-American fare with full bar; directly comparable to Dulany's Italian-American heritage menu and family-owned positioning.
• Mike Duffy's Pub & Grill: St. Louis-area neighborhood pub and grill serving burgers, sandwiches, and casual fare with a full bar and family-friendly atmosphere; the closest direct local analog to Dulany's in terms of menu mix, pricing, and South County suburban trade area.
• Sugarfire Smoke House: St. Louis-based casual BBQ and pub concept serving smoked meats, burgers, and craft beer in a counter-service-plus-full-bar format; overlaps directly with Dulany's casual grill/pub positioning in the same metro.
• Anthonio's Tavern: St. Louis tavern-style restaurant and bar offering American pub food, daily specials, and a neighborhood atmosphere; directly comparable to Dulany's Grille & Pub on format and customer use cases.
• SqWires Restaurant: Historic St. Louis grille and bar located in a converted warehouse, serving American pub fare with a scratch kitchen; comparable to Dulany's as a similarly heritage-positioned neighborhood grille and bar in the St. Louis market.
• Pastaria: St. Louis casual Italian concept by chef Gerard Craft serving fresh pasta, pizza, and a full bar in a neighborhood setting; directly comparable to Dulany's handmade pasta, Neapolitan pizza, and craft-cocktail positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Applebee's: National casual-dining chain offering burgers, pasta, and bar service with happy-hour programming; relevant broad incumbent comparable to Dulany's on casual American pub fare and neighborhood value positioning.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: National sports-bar and grill chain with a wings-and-beer focus and broad bar program; relevant broad incumbent comparable to Dulany's on the wings, sports-viewing, and late-night bar occasions.
• Yard House: National upscale-casual restaurant and bar chain with an extensive craft beer selection and scratch-kitchen American fare; relevant broad incumbent comparable to Dulany's on craft beer, bar program, and elevated casual dining.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Dulanys

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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