36 Restaurant and Bar

What 36 Restaurant and Bar does

36 Restaurant and Bar is a privately held, single-location fine dining establishment located on historic Main Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Founded and operated by Vanessa and John Eric Klein, the restaurant offers refined American cuisine featuring signature steaks, the 36 Wedge Salad, and house-made Bread Pudding Dessert, complemented by a 300+ wine selection served in crystal stemware and a premium cocktail program with prices ranging from $25 to $34 per cocktail. The core product is the dine-in experience, with signature entrees priced around $48 per dish, supported by reservations managed through the Spoton platform.

The business extends its core offering through three additional revenue streams: Catering by 36 (off-site event catering with customized menus), The Loft at 36 (an on-site private dining space accommodating up to 40 guests for cocktail receptions or 16 for seated dinners with Mississippi River views), and takeout and delivery orders fulfilled through Spoton. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer and confined to a single geography in Southeast Missouri. The technology layer is built on commodity restaurant SaaS — Spoton for reservations, ordering, and gift cards, and Popmenu for the website, review collection, and marketing. There are no proprietary technology assets, no AI/ML capabilities, no data products, and no disclosed financial metrics.

The company employs approximately 6 people, targets local diners seeking upscale experiences for celebrations, anniversaries, and corporate events, and operates as a founder-owned business with no institutional investors, parent company, or franchise structure. The go-to-market motion is entirely local and relationship-driven, supported by a VIP membership program, email capture, and review solicitation with a $500 promotional giveaway.

Name

36 Restaurant and Bar

Legal name

36 Restaurant & Bar

Website

https://36restaurantcape.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

36 Restaurant and Bar is a privately held, single-location fine dining restaurant in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, founded by Vanessa and John Eric Klein. It serves local diners seeking upscale American cuisine, signature steaks, an extensive wine program, and private event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Wine Bars (CRANACAE)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Steakhouse menu
• Wine selection
• Private event dining
• Off-site catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Girardeau

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Service: Fine dining restaurant offering signature steaks, salads, appetizers, and desserts with over 300 wines and premium cocktails. Revenue generated from table service, wine, and beverage sales during dine-in service.
2. Catering Services: Catering by 36 provides off-site catering for private events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations with customized menus and either pickup or delivery options.
3. Takeout and Delivery Orders: Customers can order food for pickup or delivery through the Spoton ordering platform, generating additional revenue outside of dine-in service.
4. Beverage Sales: Sales of premium cocktails, wine by the glass and bottle, beer, and liquor as standalone or accompanying purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

36 Restaurant & Bar operates a single-location fine dining restaurant on historic Main Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serving signature steaks, the 36 Wedge Salad, house-made Bread Pudding Dessert, and over 300 wines in crystal stemware. The restaurant extends its brand through Catering by 36, which provides off-site catering with customized menus, and The Loft at 36, an on-site private dining venue accommodating up to 40 guests with Mississippi River views.

Product overview

36 Restaurant & Bar is a single-location fine dining restaurant operated by Vanessa & John Eric Klein on historic Main Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The core offering is the in-house dining experience featuring signature steaks, the 36 Wedge Salad, and house-made Bread Pudding Dessert alongside over 300 wines. The restaurant extends its brand through two service modules: Catering by 36 (customized event catering) and The Loft at 36 (private dining space for up to 40 guests). The dinner menu includes individual dishes such as Steak and Frites ($48), Fried Cauliflower "Rarebit" ($15.50-$31), and a Premium Cocktails program featuring craft cocktails ranging from $25-$34.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catering by 36: Catering service that brings the signature quality of 36 Restaurant & Bar to events, with customized menus for intimate gatherings, corporate events, and special celebrations.

Products and services

• 36 Restaurant & Bar Fine Dining Fine dining restaurant offering signature steaks, the 36 Wedge Salad, house-made Bread Pudding Dessert, and over 300 wines served in crystal stemware, located on historic Main Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
• Catering by 36 Off-site catering service that brings the signature quality of 36 Restaurant & Bar to private events, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations, offering customized menus with either pickup or delivery and accommodation for dietary restrictions.
• The Loft at 36 Private Dining Private dining venue offering an elegant, secluded setting with sweeping Mississippi River and historic Main Street views, accommodating seated dinners for up to 16 guests, cocktail receptions, or events up to 40 guests, with two distinct rooms, private staircase access, and dedicated restrooms.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Chase's Restaurant and Bar: Upscale Midwestern-independent steakhouse offering prime cuts, wine pairings, and private event dining. Similar regional independent fine dining positioning to 36 Restaurant & Bar.
• The Precinct: Long-running independent fine dining steakhouse in Cincinnati known for steaks, classic cocktails, and a loyal local following. Closely parallels 36 Restaurant & Bar as an independent, owner-driven upscale steakhouse in a Midwestern city.
• Spoto's Steakhouse: Family-owned upscale steakhouse concept originating in Florida with a curated wine list and private dining. Comparable owner-operator identity and steak/wine fine dining model.
• Broadway Bistro: Independent fine dining restaurant in Cape Girardeau on Broadway offering upscale American cuisine. Directly comparable as a local fine dining competitor in 36's home market.

Broad incumbents

• The Capital Grille: National upscale steakhouse chain offering dry-aged steaks, an extensive wine list, and private dining in a polished setting. Comparable to 36 Restaurant & Bar's fine dining steak and wine positioning, though operating at much larger chain scale.
• Morton's The Steakhouse: Long-established national fine dining steakhouse specializing in prime steaks, private dining rooms, and an award-winning wine list. Overlaps with 36 Restaurant & Bar's steak, wine, and private event positioning at chain scale.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Upscale steakhouse chain explicitly pairing prime steaks with a curated wine program and private dining. Closely tracks 36 Restaurant & Bar's combined steak-and-wine fine dining model.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: Iconic national steakhouse chain known for signature sizzling butter-topped steaks, private dining, and an extensive wine program. Directly comparable category to 36 Restaurant & Bar but operating as a multi-unit franchise system.
• Eddie Merlot's: Mid-size upscale steakhouse chain featuring prime steaks, an extensive wine list, and private dining rooms. Comparable product mix and celebration-occasion positioning to 36 Restaurant & Bar.

Emerging players

• Delmonico's Steakhouse: Heritage steakhouse brand with roots in classic American fine dining, now operating in upscale regional markets. Comparable signature-cut and wine-driven fine dining concept.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/36-restaurant-and-bar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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