Skewers Mediterranean Grill

What Skewers Mediterranean Grill does

Skewers Mediterranean Grill is a single-location, full-service Mediterranean restaurant founded in 1983 and operating continuously at 144 5th Ave., Indialantic, Florida. The restaurant offers a Mediterranean Fusion menu organized into approximately ten categories — sharables, garden salads, heritage East Mediterranean dishes, signature skewers/kabobs, market-fresh seafood, fire-grill steaks, lighter fare, wraps and lunch features, desserts, and after-dinner drinks — with a stated emphasis on fresh ingredients, no artificial colors/flavors/preservatives, and made-to-order preparation. Beyond the dine-in experience (which includes a private party room and outdoor patio), the restaurant offers takeout, group reservations, off-premise catering for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large galas, and a Skewers Rewards loyalty program.

The business model is direct-to-consumer restaurant operations with a per-transaction unit-pricing model (per skewer, per tray, per pound for catering) and no subscription or platform revenue. Go-to-market relies on local physical presence, word-of-mouth and third-party review platforms (Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp), organic social media (Facebook, X, Instagram), the company website (https://skewersgrille.com/), and the loyalty program. The restaurant is independently owned with no disclosed parent company, outside investment, franchise structure, or proprietary technology platform; mobile rewards enrollment is handled via a third-party service (earnpointsinstantly.com) and the virtual tour is hosted on a third-party platform (click360.me).

The customer base consists of three primary segments: local residents of Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, and the broader Brevard County/Space Coast area seeking Mediterranean dining; event hosts and catering customers (businesses, organizations, and individuals planning private parties and gatherings); and vegetarian and health-conscious diners seeking meat-free and gluten-aware options. The company is privately held, with 11–50 employees, no disclosed funding, and no reported M&A activity.

Name

Skewers Mediterranean Grill

Legal name

Skewers Mediterranean Grill

Website

https://skewersgrille.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skewers Mediterranean Grill is a single-location Mediterranean fusion restaurant in Indialantic, Florida, operating since 1983, serving local residents, event hosts, and health-conscious diners through dine-in, takeout, catering, and a loyalty rewards program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Mediterranean restaurant
• Mediterranean fusion cuisine
• Event catering services
• Restaurant loyalty program
• Skewers and kabobs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indialantic, FL

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Revenue from food and beverage sales at the restaurant location. Customers order from menu categories including sharables, garden salads, heritage dishes, skewers, market fresh seafood, fire grill items, lighter fare, wraps, lunch features, and desserts. Supports both dine-in and takeout.
2. Catering Services: Catering menu offered for events ranging from small intimate gatherings to large galas. Provides customizable menus with skewers, salads, sides, and appetizers. Pricing per tray or per piece.
3. Rewards Program: Loyalty program where customers earn 1 point per dollar spent. At 300 points, customers receive a $15 reward certificate. New members receive a free appetizer or dessert ($10 value) upon signing up. Program drives customer retention and increased visit frequency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skewers Mediterranean Grill operates a single full-service Mediterranean Fusion restaurant in Indialantic, Florida, offering dine-in, takeout, and off-premise catering services. The menu emphasizes made-to-order dishes using fresh ingredients with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, spanning skewers, salads, heritage East Mediterranean dishes, fresh seafood, fire-grilled steaks, wraps, and desserts. The restaurant also operates a rewards loyalty program and accepts reservations for individuals and groups.

Product overview

Skewers Mediterranean Grill operates as a single full-service restaurant with a unified Mediterranean Fusion dining experience. The core offering is the restaurant itself (dining room with reservations, rewards program, and catering services), supplemented by catering as an add-on service and loyalty rewards. The menu is organized into distinct food categories: Sharables (appetizers), Garden (salads), Heritage (East Mediterranean dishes), Skewers (signature kabobs), Market Fresh Seafood, Fire Grill (steaks), Lighter Fare, Wraps/Lunch Features, Desserts, and After-Dinner Drinks. The restaurant positions itself on bold Mediterranean fusion cuisine, fresh ingredients, and individually prepared dishes since 1983.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mediterranean Restaurant Dining
• Catering Services
• Reservations
• Skewers Rewards Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Earn 1 point per dollar spent; 300 points = $15 reward

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill: The Great Greek is a growing Mediterranean full-service/fast-casual franchise offering skewers, gyros, salads and similar Mediterranean fare. It competes for the same Mediterranean dining occasions as Skewers and represents a potential franchise expansion threat in Florida.
• Habibi Mediterranean Grill: Habibi is an independent Mediterranean grill concept offering kabobs and Middle Eastern dishes. It is comparable as a small/independent Mediterranean full-service or fast-casual operator targeting the same dining occasion as Skewers.
• Pita Mediterranean Street Food: Pita Mediterranean is a fast-casual chain focused on shawarma, kabobs, and Mediterranean bowls. Comparable to Skewers through shared menu DNA (skewers, Mediterranean proteins) and overlapping customer base.
• Olive Tree Mediterranean Cafe: Olive Tree is an independent Mediterranean cafe offering gyros, kabobs, and Greek/Mediterranean plates. It is comparable as a small-format Mediterranean operator with overlapping menu and price positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Zoe's Kitchen: Zoe's Kitchen (now part of CAVA) is a Mediterranean fast-casual concept serving kabobs, salads, and pita-based dishes. It overlaps directly with Skewers' Mediterranean menu positioning and customer occasion.
• CAVA Group: CAVA is a publicly traded Mediterranean fast-casual chain with hundreds of locations. It is comparable to Skewers Mediterranean Grill as a direct category competitor serving Mediterranean cuisine, though at a faster, lower-AUV format and far larger scale.
• Naf Naf Grill: Naf Naf Grill is a Middle Eastern/Mediterranean fast-casual chain with multiple locations. It is comparable to Skewers through shared Mediterranean menu focus and broader market presence in similar geographies.

Regional players

• Apollo's Cafe: Apollo's Cafe is an independent Greek/Mediterranean cafe operating in Florida. It is comparable to Skewers as a single-location Mediterranean operator competing in the same Florida market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skewers-mediterranean-grill

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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