Dogtooth Bar & Grill

What Dogtooth Bar & Grill does

Dogtooth Bar & Grill is a single-location casual-dining restaurant and live-music bar operating at 100 East Taylor Ave. in the heart of Wildwood, New Jersey, a seasonal Jersey Shore tourist destination. Founded in 2007 by Brendan Sciarra and operated as part of the MudHen Hospitality Group (which also includes MudHen Brewing Company, Poppi's Brick Oven Pizza, The Hen Houses micro-resort, and Wildwood Beach Baseball), the venue offers an American comfort food menu with Asian and Mexican influences, a full craft bar program (cocktails, rotating Dog Tap craft beers, wines, mocktails), and nightly entertainment. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 11AM to 10:30PM and features an outdoor dog-friendly patio.

The business monetizes through multiple streams: dine-in food and beverage sales (primary), off-site and on-site catering for private events, online ordering via the SpotOn platform, DoorDash delivery, physical and e-gift cards, branded merchandise at shop.dogtoothbar.com, and a community fundraising program (Dining For Dollars) that donates 30% of net sales to participating local organizations. Customer acquisition is driven by boardwalk foot traffic, a SpotOn-powered Dogtooth Rewards loyalty program (1 point per $1, redeemable for $5 off per 100 points), social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, email newsletter, community events, and word-of-mouth. A 3% convenience fee is applied to card transactions.

Operationally, the company runs on a standard restaurant-tech stack: SpotOn for online ordering and loyalty administration and DoorDash for third-party delivery. There is no proprietary technology, in-house AI/ML capability, or disclosed data flywheel. Distribution is limited to a single physical site in Wildwood, with no geographic expansion or multi-unit franchise model in evidence. Leadership is founder-led with a small dedicated management team handling finance, HR/payroll, events, and marketing functions.

Name

Dogtooth Bar & Grill

Legal name

MudHen Hospitality Group

Website

https://dogtoothbar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dogtooth Bar & Grill is a single-unit, boardwalk-adjacent casual-dining restaurant and live-music bar in Wildwood, NJ, serving locals and Jersey Shore tourists with American comfort food, craft cocktails, catering, gift cards, and a SpotOn-powered loyalty program under MudHen Hospitality Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurant
• Craft cocktails bar
• Restaurant catering services
• Live music venue
• Loyalty rewards program

Headquarters

HQ city

Wildwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Food & Beverage Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling food and drinks to dine-in customers. Menu includes American comfort food with Asian and Mexican influences, craft cocktails, beers on draft and bottled, wines, and mocktails.
2. Catering & Private Events: Catering services for off-site events and private parties at the restaurant. Full-service banquet with professional wait staff available. Menu includes party trays, appetizers, entrees, and beverages for events.
3. Online Ordering: Takeout and delivery orders placed through SpotOn portal and DoorDash integration.
4. Gift Cards: Physical and e-gift cards sold for dine-in purchases. Gift cards never expire and can only be used at Dogtooth Bar & Grill for food and beverage purchases.
5. Merchandise Sales: Dogtooth branded merchandise sold through their online shop (shop.dogtoothbar.com).
6. Dining For Dollars Program: Community fundraising program where 30% of dine-in, carry-out or delivery net sales are donated back to participating local organizations on the date of their event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dogtooth Bar & Grill is a casual dining restaurant and bar located in Wildwood, New Jersey, serving American pub-style food and craft cocktails to individual diners and groups. The establishment also offers catering services, gift cards, branded merchandise, and a customer loyalty program, operating as part of the MudHen Hospitality Group.

Product overview

Dogtooth Bar & Grill operates as a single-unit boardwalk restaurant and live music venue in Wildwood, NJ, offering a unified hospitality experience. The core product is the restaurant itself, combining American comfort food with Asian and Mexican influences, a full craft bar program, and nightly entertainment. The business extends its offering through several integrated services: catering for private and corporate events, physical and digital gift cards, the Dogtooth Rewards loyalty program powered by SpotOn, a merchandise shop, and The Dog Tap rotating beer selection. The restaurant is part of MudHen Hospitality Group, which includes related venues like Poppi's Brick Oven Pizza, MudHen Brewing Company, and The Hen Houses micro-resort.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dogtooth Rewards: Exclusive loyalty program allowing members to earn 1 point per $1 spent, redeem $5 off for every 100 points, receive a sign-up bonus of $5 off purchases of $50+, and get a free dessert during their birthday month.

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nanotech SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 June 2025Sponsor for Dogtooth's First-Ever Pickleball Tournament (June 14, 2025) in Wildwood Crest.
• FOX29 News (Bob Kelly)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2025FOX29 News reporter Bob Kelly attended Easter Sunday celebration at Dogtooth Bar & Grill, providing media coverage and exposure for the event.
• MudHen Hospitality GroupcoreOthersDogtooth Bar & Grill is owned and operated as part of the MudHen Hospitality Group, which also includes MudHen Brewing Company, Poppi's Brick Oven Pizza & Kitchen, The Hen Houses micro-resort, and Wildwood Beach Baseball. MudHen Hospitality Group is the parent company providing shared resources, marketing, and operational infrastructure across all restaurant brands.
• City of WildwoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership with City of Wildwood for local events and community initiatives.
• Special Olympics New JerseyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDogtooth supports Special Olympics New Jersey through participation in events like the Polar Bear Plunge.
• Wildwood Police DepartmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership with Wildwood Police for local events and community initiatives.
• Wildwood Fire DepartmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership with Wildwood Fire Department for local events and community initiatives.
• Alzheimer's AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership supporting Alzheimer's Association through donations and fundraising events.
• 4 Heros FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership with 4 Heros Foundation supporting local heroes and veterans.
• Cape May County Coast Guard Community FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership with Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation for local support initiatives.
• Wildwood Beach BaseballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Wildwood Beach Baseball as part of MudHen Hospitality Group family of brands.
• Kona Surf Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKona Surf Co., founded by Mike Sciarra (Brendan's father) in 1969, is both a brand heritage connection and active sponsor for community events like the Pickleball Tournament. A surfboard from original Kona Surf Shop is displayed at the restaurant.
• Local Community Organizations (Dining For Dollars)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMudHen Brewing Company, Dogtooth Bar & Grill, and Poppi's Brick Oven partner with local organizations through the Dining For Dollars program, donating 30% of net sales back to the organization on their event date. Currently accepting applications for Fall 2025.
• SpotOncoreTechnology or IntegrationSpotOn provides the online ordering platform and loyalty program technology (SpotOn app) for Dogtooth Bar & Grill. Handles point tracking, order management, and Dogtooth Rewards program administration.
• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery partnership allowing customers to order Dogtooth food for delivery through the DoorDash platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Tourist-destination themed casual-dining chain operating in vacation markets. Comparable to Dogtooth's tourist-dependent boardwalk location and lifestyle-branded dining experience.
• Hooters: National casual sports-bar chain combining bar service, full menu, and game-day programming. Comparable to Dogtooth's bar-plus-restaurant identity and Phillies game-day specials.
• Chili's Grill & Bar: National casual-dining chain built around grilled American favorites, a full bar, and strong happy-hour food and drink deals — a useful scaled benchmark for Dogtooth's bar-and-grill economics.
• TGI Fridays: Established casual-dining chain centered on a full bar, American comfort menu, and happy hour programming — directly mirroring Dogtooth's bar-and-grill service model at national scale.
• Hard Rock Cafe: Tourist-destination themed casual dining and bar concept with strong merchandise program — directly comparable to Dogtooth's tourist-driven Wildwood boardwalk positioning, branded merch shop, and experiential dining.
• BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse: Casual-dining chain pairing a broad comfort-food menu with in-house craft beer production and a rotating tap list. Closest national incumbent to Dogtooth's combination of full menu, craft bar, and family/lifestyle positioning.
• Yard House: National casual-dining chain built around a deep rotating craft beer tap program combined with a full American menu — the scaled, multi-unit analog of Dogtooth's bar-plus-restaurant-plus-Dog Tap concept.
• Applebee's: Mass-market casual-dining chain with full bar, value-oriented menu, and frequent promotional programming. Closest national benchmark for Dogtooth's everyday comfort-food pricing and happy-hour mechanics.

Direct peers

• Poppi's Brick Oven Pizza & Kitchen: Sibling restaurant under the MudHen Hospitality Group umbrella in the Wildwood market. Participates in the same group-wide initiatives (Dining For Dollars) and shares operational and marketing resources, providing a direct same-parent comparable.
• MudHen Brewing Company: Sister craft brewery and restaurant also owned and operated by MudHen Hospitality Group in Wildwood, NJ. Shares brand family, back-office infrastructure, catering platform, and overlapping customer base with Dogtooth, making it the single most directly comparable venue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DogtoothBarGrill
• Instagraminstagram.com/dogtoothbarandgrill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dogtooth-bar-&-grill

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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