KAIYO

What KAIYO does

Kaiyo Grill & Sushi is a single-location, full-service restaurant operating in Islamorada, Florida Keys, out of the historic Albury House — a 1935 Conch House at mile marker 81.7 of Old Highway. Founded in 2023, the restaurant specializes in Island-Asian and Wood-Fire Grill fusion cuisine, with a separate sushi bar offering fresh fish such as Yellowfin Tuna and Sea Urchin, and a wood-fire grill producing signature entrees like Wood-Fire Grilled Filet Mignon with gorgonzola and shiitake and hardwood-grilled Rack of Lamb with honey-brandy glaze. The business also participates in the Safe Harbor Certified fish procurement program and sources local sustainable ingredients. Menus range from $5 starters to $135 share platters, with entrees concentrated in the $40–$58 band.

The restaurant generates revenue through four channels: dine-in service (Tuesday–Saturday, 5pm–9pm), online ordering and takeout via ToastTab, off-premise catering led by a dedicated contact (Jenn Weiden), and ToastTab-powered gift card sales. Recurring revenue drivers include weekly Sunset Locals Happy Hour (Tue–Fri 5–6pm) and Ribeye Steak Night (Tuesdays). The customer base is split between Florida Keys travelers and local residents, with stated reliance on Tripadvisor, Google, Yelp, Facebook, and Instagram reviews to attract visitors. Kaiyo is one of four affiliate establishments under shared ownership, alongside Green Turtle Inn, The Nest, and Green Turtle Catering, enabling cross-promotion within the same micro-market.

Operationally, Kaiyo runs a deliberately compact model: approximately 9 employees, ~20 service hours per week, and a digital stack built entirely on ToastTab (ordering, reservations, gift cards) plus OneTrust for privacy compliance. The company is privately held, has no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no publicly available financials. The underlying technology is exclusively third-party SaaS; there is no proprietary platform, no in-house software, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Name

KAIYO

Legal name

Kaiyo Grill & Sushi

Website

https://kaiyokeys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kaiyo Grill & Sushi is a single-location, full-service restaurant in Islamorada, Florida Keys, founded in 2023, serving Island-Asian sushi and wood-fire grill fusion cuisine to Keys travelers and local residents via dine-in, takeout, catering, and gift cards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sushi and Asian Fusion Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

Keywords

• Sushi bar restaurant
• Wood fire grill
• Fusion asian cuisine
• Private event catering
• Island fusion dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Islamorada

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Service: Traditional restaurant dining service offering full menu including sushi, grilled items, and specialty dishes. Revenue generated from food and beverage sales during operating hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 5pm-9pm).
2. Online Ordering & Takeout: Takeout and online ordering through ToastTab platform, allowing customers to order food for pickup.
3. Catering Services: Catering services for private events and functions, with dedicated catering contact (Jenn Weiden) and phone number provided.
4. Happy Hour: Happy hour promotions on selected food items and beverages, driving additional revenue during off-peak hours (Tuesday-Thursday 5-6pm).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kaiyo Grill & Sushi is a single-location full-service restaurant in Islamorada, Florida Keys offering Island-Asian and Wood-Fire Grill fusion cuisine. The menu features fresh sushi (Yellowfin Tuna, Sea Urchin), specialty rolls, Thai curries, wood-fire grilled steaks and lamb, and a select wine and sake list. Supplementary offerings include off-premises catering, online takeout ordering, table reservations, and gift cards.

Product overview

Kaiyo Grill & Sushi is a single-location full-service restaurant offering a fusion of Island-Asian and Wood-Fire Grill cuisine. The core product is its dine-in restaurant experience featuring fresh sushi, grilled steaks, and Asian-inspired dishes. Supplementary services include catering, gift cards, online ordering, and reservations via Toast Tab platforms. Recurring events include Sunset Locals Happy Hour (Tuesday-Friday) and Ribeye Steak Night (Tuesdays). The restaurant operates from its historic Islamorada location at mile marker 81.7.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kaiyo Grill & Sushi Dine-In Restaurant Full-service restaurant in Islamorada, FL offering Island-Asian and Wood-Fire Grill fusion cuisine including fresh sushi (Yellowfin Tuna, Sea Urchin), specialty rolls, Thai curries, wood-fire grilled steaks and lamb, and a select wine and sake list, served dine-in Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-9pm to travelers and local diners.
• Off-Premises Catering Services Catering services for private events and functions managed by Jenn Weiden, offering the restaurant's Island-Asian and sushi/wood-fire grill menu off-site to event hosts in the Florida Keys.
• Online Takeout Ordering Direct online ordering for takeout through the Toast Tab platform, allowing customers to order Kaiyo's menu items for pickup at the Islamorada location.
• Table Reservations Reservation booking service powered by Toast Tab Tables, enabling guests to pre-book tables at the Islamorada restaurant in addition to walk-in seating.
• Gift Cards Physical and digital gift cards sold through the Toast Tab platform that can be redeemed for dine-in, takeout, and catering at Kaiyo Grill & Sushi.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as having the freshest sushi in all the Keys
• +1 more outcomes

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

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Green Turtle InnOthersSister restaurant establishment under the same ownership group. Listed as one of the affiliate establishments alongside Kaiyo Grill & Sushi, The Nest, and Green Turtle Catering.
• The NestOthersSister establishment - BBQ & Sports Bar. Listed as one of the affiliate establishments under the same ownership. Hosts events including Trivia Tuesdays and Green Turtle Comedy Show.
• Green Turtle CateringOthersSister catering operation under the same ownership group. Listed as an affiliate alongside Kaiyo Grill & Sushi, Green Turtle Inn, and The Nest.
• ToastTabcoreTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant technology platform providing online ordering, takeout management, reservation system (Tables.toasttab.com), and gift card services. All online ordering and reservation links on website direct to ToastTab platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marker 88: Islamorada landmark waterfront restaurant offering seafood, sushi, and tropical fare with sunset views. Comparable on location, sushi/Asian-leaning menu overlap, and Keys destination positioning.
• Lazy Days Restaurant: Iconic Islamorada oceanfront restaurant serving fresh local seafood and American fare. Comparable as a long-running, full-service, destination dinner venue in the same micro-market.
• Pierre's Restaurant: Long-established Islamorada fine-dining venue focused on seafood and steaks with an extensive wine list. Comparable as a same-town, full-service, high-AUV competitor pursuing Keys destination diners.
• Bistro 241: Islamorada fine-dining bistro with an internationally influenced, locally sourced menu. Comparable as a same-town, full-service, dinner-only upscale Keys restaurant competing for the same occasion diners.
• Morada Bay Restaurant: Islamorada-based upscale-casual restaurant known for waterfront dining and a globally influenced menu. Directly comparable on geography (same town), service model (full-service dinner), and customer base (tourists and Keys locals seeking a destination meal).
• The Islamorada Fish Company: Waterfront Islamorada restaurant specializing in fresh local seafood with grill-driven preparations. Comparable on location, target customer, and the fresh-seafood/grill narrative that Kaiyo also leans on.

Regional players

• Square Grouper: Upper Keys (Cudjoe Key) waterfront restaurant serving sushi, Asian fusion, and seafood. Closely comparable on sushi/Asian-fusion menu and Keys tourism customer base, though located in a different sub-market.
• Snapper's Seafood Restaurant: Key Largo waterfront seafood restaurant with a casual Keys vibe. Comparable as an Upper Keys seafood competitor pursuing the same tourist and Keys-local dining occasions.
• Keys Fisheries: Marathon-based seafood restaurant and market known for fresh local catch. Comparable on Florida Keys location, fresh-seafood sourcing story, and tourism-driven customer base.
• Key Largo Conch House: Upper Keys seafood restaurant with casual Keys atmosphere and sushi offerings. Comparable on Keys geography, seafood/sushi overlap, and a similar tourist + local customer mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kaiyokeys
• Instagraminstagram.com/kaiyogrillandsushi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kaiyo

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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