Sparks Water Bar

What Sparks Water Bar does

Sparks Water Bar is a single-location waterfront restaurant and event venue operating at 325 Harbour Cove Dr., Ste. 101, on the Sparks Marina in Sparks, Nevada. Opened in Summer 2021 as the newest member of the Tahoe Restaurant Collection, the restaurant operates seven days a week offering lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast items, and bar service with panoramic marina views across two floors of outdoor deck seating. Its signature product is the Wet Woody®, a registered trademark rum cocktail originated by the parent collection (over 3 million sold across properties), which anchors the venue's beverage identity. Core technology is minimal: a live marina webcam on the website provides real-time visual access to the venue, and the online shop uses PayPal for gift card and merchandise transactions. There is no mobile application and no disclosed AI capability.

The business operates three revenue streams. The primary stream is dine-in food and beverage sales, supplemented by a banquet and private-event division capable of hosting up to 150 guests in private dining rooms, on a marina-view balcony, or via full restaurant buyout for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and baby showers. A third, smaller stream is e-commerce revenue from gift cards ($25–$500 denominations) and branded merchandise (apparel, hats, koozies, novelty items). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, targeting local residents, tourists visiting Sparks Marina, and event planners; the venue also benefits from cross-promotion within the five-restaurant Tahoe Restaurant Collection network (Gar Woods, Riva Grill, Caliente, Bar of America). Sparks Water Bar is privately held with no disclosed outside investors or institutional capital.

Name

Sparks Water Bar

Legal name

Sparks Water Bar

Website

https://sparkswaterbar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sparks Water Bar is a single-location waterfront restaurant and banquet venue on the Sparks Marina in Sparks, Nevada, operating as part of the Tahoe Restaurant Collection. It serves local diners, tourists, and event planners with dine-in service, private events for up to 150 guests, and the trademarked Wet Woody® cocktail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterfront Restaurants

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Waterfront dining
• Marina restaurant
• Banquet venue
• Signature cocktails
• Private events

Headquarters

HQ city

Sparks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Core revenue from dine-in lunch and dinner service, bar sales, and signature cocktails including the famous Wet Woody
2. Private Event Hosting: Banquet and event services for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and receptions with dedicated private dining rooms and outdoor deck reservations
3. Gift Cards and Merchandise: Online shop selling gift cards ($25-$500) and branded merchandise including apparel, hats, koozies, and novelty items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sparks Water Bar is a full-service waterfront restaurant located on the Sparks Marina in Sparks, Nevada, operating seven days a week with lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast, and full bar service. The restaurant serves the trademarked Wet Woody® signature rum cocktail and offers banquet and private event hosting for up to 150+ guests in private dining rooms and outdoor deck spaces. It also sells gift cards and branded merchandise through an online shop.

Product overview

Sparks Water Bar is a single-location waterfront restaurant and event venue in Sparks, Nevada, operating as part of the Tahoe Restaurant Collection. The establishment offers dine-in lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast services featuring the signature 'Wet Woody®' rum cocktail. The business operates two integrated offerings: an everyday restaurant service (with gift cards available in multiple denominations) and a banquet/private event division capable of hosting up to 150 guests in private dining rooms with marina views, or larger groups via full restaurant buyout. Additionally, the company sells branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and novelty items through its online shop powered by PayPal. The property also features a live webcam for visitor engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wet Woody®: The signature rum cocktail drink sold at all Tahoe Restaurant Collection locations, with over 3 million sold

Products and services

• Sparks Water Bar Restaurant (Dine-In Service) Full-service waterfront dining restaurant offering lunch (Monday-Sunday 11:30 AM-5:00 PM), dinner (Sun-Thu 5:00-9:30 PM; Fri-Sat 5:00-10:00 PM), weekend breakfast items (Sat-Sun until 2:00 PM), and full bar service (until 11:30 PM Sun-Thu; until 12:30 AM Fri-Sat) with indoor and outdoor deck seating overlooking the Sparks Marina. Targets local residents, tourists, and visitors to the Sparks Marina.
• Banquet & Private Event Services Private event hosting for weddings, receptions, corporate events, birthday celebrations, and baby showers. Features upstairs private dining rooms, a marina-view balcony, and full restaurant buyout options. A dedicated banquet professional supervises events, and the chef prepares food from kitchen facilities used exclusively for private parties. Group capacity up to 150+ guests. Booking via Request for Proposal.
• Wet Woody® Signature Cocktail Trademarked signature rum cocktail of the Tahoe Restaurant Collection, with over 3 million sold across the group's restaurants. Available for purchase at Sparks Water Bar.
• Gift Cards Restaurant gift cards available in denominations of $25, $50, $75, $100, $125, $150, $200, $250, and $500. Available for pickup at the restaurant or shipped via USPS. Purchasable through the online shop with PayPal or via credit card by phone.
• Branded Merchandise Apparel and accessories branded with the Sparks Water Bar and Wet Woody® marks, including hats ($35), visors ($25), hoodies ($59), polo shirts ($49), tank tops ($30), t-shirts ($30-$35), sweaters ($70), koozies ($5), boxer shorts ($20), lingerie ($20), embroidered shirts ($155), and 'Big Decks Matter' merchandise ($35). Sold online through the restaurant's own e-commerce shop with PayPal.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gar Woods Grill & PiercoreOthers · 1 January 2021Sister restaurant within the Tahoe Restaurant Collection. Located in Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe, featuring waterfront dining and deep-water pier. Also home to the Wet Woody cocktail brand. Part of the same parent company umbrella as Sparks Water Bar.
• Riva Grill on the LakecoreOthers · 1 January 2021South Lake Tahoe waterfront restaurant in Ski Run Marina, operating since 1998. Features floor-to-ceiling windows and large deck with Lake Tahoe views. Boat valet available. Also serves the Wet Woody signature cocktail.
• Caliente Southwest SouthminorOthers · 1 January 2021Located in Kings Beach, featuring American Southwest cuisine and extensive tequila menu. Features rooftop Palapa Bar and signature Chupacabra cocktail. Part of the Tahoe Restaurant Collection network.
• Bar of AmericaminorOthers · 1 January 2021Truckee nightlife venue known for live music, food, and Cock-Tail signature drink. Added to restaurant family in 2012. Represents downtown Truckee presence in the Tahoe Restaurant Collection.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Riva Grill on the Lake: Sister restaurant in the Tahoe Restaurant Collection at Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe. Operating since 1998, it features floor-to-ceiling windows, a large deck with Lake Tahoe views, boat valet, and the Wet Woody® cocktail. Identical brand and waterfront dining model in the same geographic region.
• Lone Eagle Grille: Waterfront restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village. Operates scenic lakeside dining with full bar service in a comparable market, targeting similar tourists, hotel guests, and special-event customers with similar pricing and ambiance.
• Bar of America: Sister restaurant in the Tahoe Restaurant Collection, a Truckee nightlife venue known for live music, food, and the signature Cock-Tail. Operates under the same parent brand umbrella with overlapping customer segments, signature cocktail brand strategy, and loyalty program as Sparks Water Bar.
• Jake's on the Lake: Independent Lake Tahoe waterfront restaurant in Tahoe Vista offering scenic lakeside dining with full bar service. Operates a comparable waterfront-casual dining model, competes for the same tourist and local customer segments, and offers similar signature cocktails and event hosting capabilities.
• Gar Woods Grill & Pier: Sister restaurant within the Tahoe Restaurant Collection, located in Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe. Features waterfront dining, a deep-water pier, and the same Wet Woody® cocktail brand. Operates the same parent-owned concept in a directly comparable waterfront/lakeside market with identical brand positioning.
• Caliente Southwest South: Sister restaurant in the Tahoe Restaurant Collection, located in Kings Beach. While focused on American Southwest cuisine and tequila, it operates under the same parent umbrella with the same customer engagement programs, marketing channels, and collection-wide brand identity as Sparks Water Bar.
• Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge: Long-established Lake Tahoe waterfront restaurant in Tahoe City with marina views, full bar, and casual-upscale dining. Operates a similar scenic-lakeside dining model and competes directly for the same tourist and local customer segments as Sparks Water Bar.

Broad incumbents

• Chart House: National waterfront dining chain owned by Landry's Inc. with locations across coastal and lakeside markets. Operates a similar waterfront dining model with full bar service and signature cocktails, though at much greater scale and geographic breadth than Sparks Water Bar's single location.

Regional players

• Wild River Grille: Reno-based restaurant offering casual-upscale dining and private event hosting in the downtown Riverwalk district. Operates in the same Reno-Sparks market with similar dine-in and private event capabilities, though without the waterfront marina positioning that distinguishes Sparks Water Bar.
• Atlantis Casino Resort Spa: Major Reno-Sparks casino resort with multiple dining venues, bars, and event spaces. Competes for the same regional customers and event bookings in the broader Reno-Sparks market, though at a different price point and venue type than Sparks Water Bar's standalone waterfront concept.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sparks-water-bar

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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