What Stake Chophouse & Bar does

Stake Chophouse & Bar is a boutique steakhouse located on the upper level of 1309 Orange Ave in Coronado, California, steps from the Hotel del Coronado and minutes from downtown San Diego. Founded in 2014 and operated since as part of Blue Bridge Hospitality, the restaurant serves USDA Prime, American Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu cuts alongside fresh seafood and seasonal locally-sourced sides to affluent diners, business clients, and private event hosts. The restaurant has earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence for 10 consecutive years on the strength of a 1,700+ selection wine program, making it one of only three steakhouses in San Diego to hold that distinction. Capacity supports up to 119 guests across multiple dining spaces for private events, while regular dinner service averages seating for a boutique-scale crowd.

The business generates revenue through four primary streams: dine-in dinner service (Sun–Thu 4:30pm–9pm, Fri–Sat 4:30pm–10pm), daily Happy Hour (4pm–6:30pm at bar and patio), a beverage program spanning cocktails, an extensive whiskey/bourbon list (including rare Pappy Van Winkle and Whistle Pig), and corkage ($40 per 750ml bottle), premium take-out (e.g., Father's Day Wagyu Prime Rib Feast at $495, 7-Layer Chocolate Cake at $125), and private events with custom menus. Pricing is unit-based across a la carte steaks ($78–$156), tasting menus ($240/person for The Stake Experience, $210/guest for wine dinners), and event packages. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through OpenTable reservations, walk-ins, the company website, email newsletter (Toast Tab), and Facebook/Instagram. Distribution is exclusively physical at the single Coronado location, supplemented by digital gift cards and scheduled take-out pickups.

Operationally, the restaurant is led by Executive Chef Matt Sramek (Le Cordon Bleu-trained, alumnus of Thomas Keller's Bouchon Beverly Hills and the Fairmont Grand Del Mar) and Sommelier Nate Black (25+ years in beverage), with shared back-of-house infrastructure across Blue Bridge Hospitality's portfolio (Little Frenchie, The Islander, Village Pizzeria, Commissary Kitchen & Pastry Department). The technology footprint is limited to OpenTable for reservations and ticketed experiences and Toast Tab for marketing list capture — there is no proprietary platform, no AI/ML ingestion, and no disclosed automation beyond standard restaurant SaaS. The competitive position rests on location, wine program credentialing, talent, and a tightly curated premium menu rather than technological differentiation.

Name

Stake Chophouse & Bar

Legal name

Blue Bridge Hospitality

Website

https://stakechophousesd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stake Chophouse & Bar is a boutique steakhouse in Coronado, California, serving USDA Prime, American Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu cuts, fresh seafood, and an award-winning 1,700+ wine program to affluent diners and private event hosts under Blue Bridge Hospitality, with 10 consecutive years of Wine Spectator recognition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Steakhouse

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

Keywords

• Fine dining steakhouse
• Premium wagyu beef
• Wine program restaurant
• Private event catering
• Specialty dining experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Coronado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Revenue: Revenue generated from food and beverage sales during dine-in service. Operating hours are Sunday-Thursday 4:30pm-9pm and Friday-Saturday 4:30pm-10pm. Happy Hour offered daily 4pm-6:30pm at bar and patio areas.
2. Private Events Revenue: Revenue from hosting private events including business dinners, personal celebrations, and cocktail parties. Can accommodate up to 119 guests throughout various dining spaces.
3. Take-out and Catering Revenue: Revenue from to-go orders including special holiday feasts (e.g., Father's Day Wagyu Prime Rib Feast at $495) and specialty items like 7-Layer Chocolate Cake ($125).
4. Beverage Service Revenue: Revenue from extensive bar program including cocktails, wine (over 1700 selections), whiskey/bourbon, and premium spirits. Corkage fee of $40 per 750ml bottle applies for customer-provided wines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stake Chophouse & Bar is a boutique steakhouse in Coronado, CA serving premium USDA Prime, American Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu steaks alongside fresh seafood and seasonal sides, paired with a 1,700+ selection wine program. The restaurant complements dine-in service with tasting-menu experiences, daily happy hour, Oyster Tuesdays, private event hosting for up to 119 guests, and seasonal take-out holiday feasts.

Product overview

Stake Chophouse & Bar is a boutique steakhouse restaurant offering a unified dining experience built around premium steaks and fine dining. The core product is the dinner menu featuring USDA Prime, American Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu cuts paired with an extensive wine program (1700+ selections). Additional offerings include The Stake Experience (5-course tasting menu at $240/person), Porterhouse Dinner for Two, cocktail and dessert menus, Happy Hour programming, and Private Events services (up to 119 guests). Take-home products include the Father's Day Wagyu Prime Rib feast and 7-Layer Chocolate Cake. The restaurant integrates with OpenTable for reservations and Toast Tab for marketing communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Stake Experience: A five-course chef's choice tasting menu experience available for guests.
• Porterhouse Dinner For Two

Products and services

• Dinner Menu Service Full dinner service featuring USDA Prime, American Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu steaks, fresh seafood, and seasonal locally sourced sides, served to dine-in guests at the Coronado restaurant.
• The Stake Experience A five-course chef's choice tasting menu experience for guests, priced at $240 per person with optional wine pairing, requiring minimum two guests and full table participation.
• Porterhouse Dinner For Two A three-course experience built around a 32oz Allen Brothers Porterhouse, offered on Mondays for date-night dining.
• Private Events Private event hosting services accommodating up to 119 guests across multiple dining spaces for business dinners, personal celebrations, and cocktail parties, with custom menus and event planning assistance.
• Happy Hour Daily happy hour programming from 4pm to 6:30pm at the bar and Orange Ave. patio with discounted cocktails, beer, wine, and bar appetizers.
• Oyster Tuesdays Weekly Tuesday promotion featuring fresh-shucked oysters at $1.50 per oyster from open to close at the bar and patio areas.
• Father's Day Wagyu Prime Rib To-Go Seasonal holiday take-out feast featuring a 6–7 lb Imperial Wagyu Prime Rib with roasted carrots, potato gratin, and sauces, serving 5–8 guests at $495.
• 7-Layer Chocolate Cake A 7-layer chocolate sponge cake with chocolate fudge frosting, weighing 8.5 lbs and serving 12–15 slices, available for pre-order at $125 per cake.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards available for purchase to share a Stake dining experience, fulfilled through bbhgiftcards.com with balance checks at storecard.com.
• Complementary Car Service Complimentary ride service offered to all Coronado residences and hotels, available daily on a first-come, first-served basis and requested through the reservation system.
• Special Wine Dinners and Themed Events Ticketed special event evenings such as the ZD Wine Dinner ($210 per guest) and the Aperol Spritz Party ($50 per guest), offering curated multi-course experiences and themed cocktails.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Blue Bridge HospitalitycoreOthersBlue Bridge Hospitality is the parent company and operator of Stake Chophouse & Bar. The hospitality group oversees multiple restaurants including Little Frenchie, The Islander, Village Pizzeria, Commissary Kitchen & Pastry Department. Executive Chef Matt Sramek serves as Corporate Executive Chef overseeing Back of House operations across the Blue Bridge portfolio.
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenTable is the reservation platform used for booking tables and special dining experiences at Stake Chophouse & Bar. Guests can make reservations directly through OpenTable for standard dining as well as experiences like The Stake Experience tasting menu and Porterhouse Dinner for Two.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ruth's Chris Steak House: Established national steakhouse chain operating at the same premium price point with USDA Prime steaks and full-service dining. Larger and more geographically diversified than Stake, but competes in the same segment for special occasion dining.
• Morton's The Steakhouse: Landry's-owned classic American steakhouse chain offering premium steaks and seafood at comparable price points. Historic competitor in the special occasion and corporate entertainment dining segment.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: National upscale steakhouse chain with a 100-wine list focus and comparable à la carte pricing. Competes in the same premium segment with particular overlap on Wine Spectator-style wine program positioning.
• The Capital Grille: Darden-owned national steakhouse chain specializing in dry-aged steaks and a deep wine program (with Wine Spectator recognition). Comparable in price point and target customer, with broader geographic reach and corporate dining programs.
• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: Darden-owned upscale steakhouse and seafood concept with comparable menu structure (premium steaks + fresh seafood) and similar target customer of affluent celebratory diners.

Direct peers

• Mastro's Steakhouse: National upscale steakhouse chain known for premium steaks, seafood, and an extensive wine list. Direct competitor in the high-end steakhouse category with comparable à la carte pricing structure and similar target demographic of affluent celebratory diners.
• Island Prime: San Diego waterfront steakhouse operated by Cohn Restaurant Group, offering premium steaks and seafood with similar pricing structure. Competes directly for San Diego fine dining occasions and corporate event business.
• Donovan's Steak & Chophouse: Premium steakhouse chain with a San Diego location, offering USDA Prime steaks and an extensive wine list at comparable price points. Direct competitor for upscale steakhouse occasions in the San Diego market.
• Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop: San Diego boutique steakhouse with a butcher shop component, offering a comparable farm-to-table premium steak experience. Direct competitor in the San Diego fine dining steakhouse category targeting a similar demographic.

Emerging players

• Rare Society: San Diego steakhouse concept focused on wood-fired dry-aged steaks and a curated whiskey program. Comparable in premium positioning and local-market focus, but with a more niche, emerging-brand profile versus Stake's established position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stakechophouse
• Instagraminstagram.com/stakechophouse

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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