Moorings Restaurant

Name

Moorings Restaurant

Legal name

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar

Website

https://mooringrestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

Keywords

• Seafood restaurant
• Waterfront dining
• Private events
• Fine dining
• Raw bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport, RI

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Service: Full-service restaurant offering lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating, raw bar, and crafted beverages including an award-winning wine list.
2. Take-Out and Delivery: Online ordering via Olo platform for counter pickup and delivery services.
3. Private Events: Rental of event spaces including Harborview Room (up to 40 guests), Yacht Club (up to 30 guests), Sunset Patio (up to 110 guests), and South Deck (up to 20 guests).
4. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards redeemable across Newport Restaurant Group's 17 dining destinations.
5. Fare Rewards Loyalty Program: Points-based loyalty program rewarding frequent diners with $15 credit for every 200 points earned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar is a full-service waterfront seafood restaurant in Newport, RI offering lunch and dinner service with indoor and outdoor seating, an award-winning wine list, raw bar offerings, and crafted beverages. Supplementary offerings include take-out and delivery powered by the Olo platform, private event hosting across four venue spaces (Harborview Room, Yacht Club, Sunset Patio, South Deck) accommodating 20-110 guests, the Newport Restaurant Group Fare Rewards loyalty program, and Newport Restaurant Group gift cards redeemable across 17 dining destinations.

Product overview

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar is a single-location waterfront seafood restaurant operating as part of the Newport Restaurant Group. The core offering is the full-service restaurant experience featuring 'top-of-the-catch' seafood, award-winning wine, and raw bar selections. Supplementary services include Take Out & Delivery (via Olo), Private Events hosting across four distinct spaces, the Fare Rewards loyalty program, and Newport Restaurant Group Gift Cards. The restaurant has operated for over 35 years and targets casual fine dining customers seeking New England seafood traditions in a maritime setting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar Dining Service Full-service waterfront seafood restaurant in Newport, RI offering lunch and dinner service with indoor and outdoor seating, panoramic views of Newport Harbor, an award-winning wine list, raw bar offerings, and crafted beverages. Open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM. Targets tourists and locals seeking upscale New England seafood dining.
• Private Events Hosting Event hosting services across four distinct waterfront venue spaces: Harborview Room (up to 40 guests with private cocktail deck), Yacht Club (up to 30 guests with fireplace), Sunset Patio (up to 80 seated or 110 cocktail reception), and South Deck (up to 20 guests). Includes sample menus and 360-degree virtual tours for planning.
• Take Out & Delivery Online ordering service powered by the Olo platform offering counter pickup and delivery of the restaurant's full menu for off-premise consumption. Available through Newport Restaurant Group's Olo-powered ordering system.
• Newport Restaurant Group Gift Cards Gift cards redeemable at The Mooring and 16 other Newport Restaurant Group dining destinations. Available for online purchase with shipping options including personalized handwritten notes for recipients.
• Fare Rewards Loyalty Program Points-based frequent diner loyalty program covering Newport Restaurant Group restaurants including The Mooring. Members earn points with each dining visit, receiving $15 reward credits automatically for every 200 points accumulated. Free to join with no obligations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diners' Choice Award 2025 recognition on OpenTable

Named customers2 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

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Newport Restaurant GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company operating 17 unique dining destinations across Newport and Providence, RI. Newport Restaurant Group is 100% employee-owned and provides shared services including Fare Rewards loyalty program, gift card infrastructure, and career opportunities platform.
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline reservation platform providing booking system, Diners' Choice Award recognition, and customer review integration for The Mooring.
• OlocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ordering platform powering take-out and delivery operations for The Mooring and other Newport Restaurant Group locations.
• RI Parking CompanyminorOthersPrivate parking lot operator for the lot in front of The Mooring restaurant. The restaurant is unable to offer parking validation.
• Discover NewportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism organization providing parking guidance and visitor information referenced on The Mooring's website.
• Rhode Island Public Transit AuthorityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides free 'Hop-On Hop-Off' bus service throughout downtown Newport, supporting visitor access to the restaurant.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Chart House: Landry's-owned seafood and steak restaurant group known for waterfront and scenic locations nationwide. Comparable to The Mooring's waterfront-dining-as-differentiator strategy and upscale seafood cuisine.
• Bonefish Grill: National casual seafood chain with a polished but more accessible price point. Comparable to The Mooring's seafood-centric dining model but at a lower price tier and without waterfront-only real estate.
• The Capital Grille: Upscale steakhouse from Darden with a strong seafood and wine program and private event focus. Comparable to The Mooring on fine-dining service, private dining, and premium wine list positioning.
• McCormick & Schmick's: Established seafood-focused national chain operating classic upscale-casual restaurants. Broadly comparable to The Mooring's surf-and-turf-leaning menu and private event offerings, though typically in urban/landlocked sites.

Direct peers

• Bluewater Grill: Independent-style seafood restaurant group with multiple waterfront locations emphasizing fresh, top-of-the-catch seafood and oyster bars. Highly comparable to The Mooring's 'top-of-the-catch' positioning and raw bar offering.
• Legal Sea Foods: Long-standing New England seafood restaurant chain with full-service dining, raw bars, and aBoston-area heritage. Comparable to The Mooring as a destination seafood concept with New England roots and a similar premium-but-casual positioning.
• Ocean Prime: Luxury seafood and steakhouse concept with private dining rooms and an emphasis on atmosphere and wine. Direct comparability to The Mooring on upscale seafood, private events, and waterfront-adjacent ambiance.
• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: Upscale seafood and steakhouse chain known for waterfront locations, raw bars, and award-winning wine programs. Closely comparable to The Mooring's fine-dining seafood experience with scenic views and curated beverage programs.
• Smith & Wollensky: Iconic American steakhouse with a strong seafood and lobster program, known for its waterfront city locations and private event business. Similar premium positioning, wine program, and group dining capabilities.

Regional players

• White Horse Tavern: Historic Newport, RI tavern and restaurant dating to 1673, serving upscale New England fare including seafood. Operates in the same local market and tourist base as The Mooring, with a comparable heritage and fine-dining positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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