Waverly Beach Bar & Grille | Banquets

What Waverly Beach Bar & Grille | Banquets does

Waverly Beach Bar & Grille is a privately-held, single-location waterfront restaurant and event venue in Menasha, Wisconsin, operating on the shoreline of Lake Winnebago. Founded in its current restaurant form in 1996 (with the property's prior history dating to an 1886 resort), it serves local residents and visitors in the Fox Valley with Wisconsin comfort food, sports bar fare with a "beachy twist," signature cocktails, and weekly live entertainment programming across an indoor Main Bar, outdoor Tiki Bar, and 4,000 sq ft Covered Patio. The business operates an 8,200 sq ft Grand Ballroom capable of seating up to 500 guests with a 60-foot bar, hosting weddings, corporate events, and ticketed concerts; a dedicated sub-brand, Waverly Beach Weddings (waverlybeachweddings.com), markets wedding ceremonies and receptions separately.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: dine-in food and beverage, banquet and event catering (quote-based contracts), ticketed events and concerts (e.g., Dueling Pianos at $48 dinner/$20 GA), and off-premise orders via DoorDash delivery and Toast Tab carryout. Pricing on the restaurant menu is not publicly listed; daily lunch specials (e.g., $10 taco platters, $10 BYO burger baskets) and late-night happy hour (2-for-1 drafts, rail mixers, Captain Morgan, house wine) drive weekday volume. Waverly Beach has been owned by Anduzzi's Sports Club since 2021 and completed a major facility remodel in 2022. It employs approximately 24 people and distributes through its own website, third-party delivery marketplace, and direct corporate/wedding sales channels. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard restaurant POS and third-party commerce tooling.

Name

Waverly Beach Bar & Grille | Banquets

Legal name

Waverly Beach Bar & Grille

Website

https://waverlybeach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Waverly Beach Bar & Grille is a privately-held, single-location waterfront restaurant, bar, and banquet venue in Menasha, Wisconsin, serving Fox Valley diners with Wisconsin comfort food, live entertainment, and an 8,200 sq ft Grand Ballroom for weddings and corporate events up to 500 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterfront Restaurant & Event Venue

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Waterfront dining
• Banquet venue
• Event catering
• Live entertainment
• Wisconsin comfort food

Headquarters

HQ city

Menasha

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. Food and Beverage Sales: Restaurant and bar sales from dine-in customers including lunch, dinner, and drinks. Features Wisconsin comfort food, sports bar favorites with beachy twist, and signature cocktails.
2. Banquet and Event Catering: On-site catering and banquet services for social and corporate events in the 8,200 sq ft Grand Ballroom. Accommodates up to 500 seated guests with full bar service.
3. Ticketed Events and Concerts: Revenue from ticketed concerts and events such as Dueling Pianos ($48 dinner ticket, $20 GA), Bingo Loco, and other entertainment offerings.
4. Delivery and Carryout: Third-party delivery through DoorDash and carryout through Toast Tab online ordering platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waverly Beach Bar & Grille operates a full-service waterfront restaurant and bar on the shoreline of Lake Winnebago in Menasha, Wisconsin, serving Wisconsin comfort food, sports bar favorites with a beachy twist, signature cocktails, and a famous Wisconsin fish fry. The venue additionally runs a 8,200 sq ft Grand Ballroom banquet and event facility accommodating up to 500 seated guests with on-site catering, hosts live entertainment across multiple bars and the patio, and provides full wedding hosting services.

Product overview

Waverly Beach Bar & Grille is a single-location waterfront restaurant and event venue in Menasha, Wisconsin, offering a unified hospitality experience. The core offering centers on the main restaurant and bar serving Wisconsin comfort food and sports bar fare with a beachy twist, complemented by multiple beverage venues including the Main Bar, outdoor Tiki Bar, and Covered Patio. The business operates an 8,200 sq ft Grand Ballroom for banquet and corporate events accommodating up to 500 guests, and provides full wedding services. Live entertainment runs weekly across all venues. Online ordering is facilitated through DoorDash and Toast Tab integrations for delivery and carryout service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Waverly Beach Weddings: Dedicated wedding services website for hosting weddings at the waterfront venue on Lake Winnebago

Products and services

• Waverly Beach Restaurant & Bar Full-service restaurant and bar offering Wisconsin comfort food, sports bar favorites with a beachy twist, signature cocktails, and elevated coastal-inspired entrees, with multiple TVs for sports viewing and indoor/outdoor lakeside seating on Lake Winnebago. Targeted at general public diners in the Fox Valley region.
• Banquet & Event Venue 8,200 sq ft Grand Ballroom event venue accommodating up to 500 seated guests, featuring a fully stocked 60-foot bar, on-site catering, and a modern coastal backdrop overlooking Lake Winnebago. Hosts social gatherings, corporate events, and private parties for event planners and organizations.
• Main Bar & Tiki Bar Indoor Main Bar with beachy coastal design, fireplace, and multiple TVs, alongside an outdoor Tiki Bar steps from the Lake Winnebago shoreline serving margaritas, summer drinks, and food with live entertainment. Targeted at casual diners, sports fans, and entertainment seekers.
• Covered Patio Approximately 4,000 sq ft of outdoor dining space offering 270-degree views of Lake Winnebago, with a coastal beachy design and a stage for additional entertainment. Targeted at diners seeking scenic outdoor seating and live performances.
• Live Entertainment & Events Recurring live music performances by local and touring artists across the patio, Tiki Bar, and ballroom venues, plus weekly events (DJ Trivia on Tuesdays, SINGO on Wednesdays) and ticketed concerts and special events. Targeted at entertainment seekers and ticketed event attendees in the Fox Valley.
• Wedding Services Full wedding event services including ceremony and reception hosting at the waterfront venue on Lake Winnebago, with bookings handled through the dedicated wedding website. Targeted at engaged couples in the Fox Valley and broader Midwest seeking a lakeside wedding venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 500 seated guests with 60-foot bar
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anduzzi's Sports Club (Parent Company)coreOthers · 1 January 2021Waverly Beach was acquired by Anduzzi's Sports Club family in summer 2021, becoming part of a regional hospitality group. In spring 2022, the facility underwent a major remodel with new menu and entertainment options.
• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoorDash delivery partnership allowing customers to order Waverly Beach food for delivery through the DoorDash platform.
• 240 GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and development partner responsible for building and maintaining waverlybeach.com.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lake Lawn Resort: Lakeside resort in Delavan, WI with multiple dining venues, event/banquet space, and entertainment amenities. Comparable as a Wisconsin lakefront multi-venue hospitality destination.
• The Osthoff Resort: Lakeside resort in Elkhart Lake, WI with restaurants, banquet/wedding facilities, and event programming. Comparable as a Wisconsin destination hospitality venue combining dining, events, and scenic lakefront positioning.
• Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center: Full-service resort on Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, WI with multiple restaurants, bars, banquet/conference facilities, and entertainment programming. Comparable as a Wisconsin lakefront hospitality destination with broader lodging and conference offerings.
• Grand Geneva Resort & Spa: Large Wisconsin resort near Lake Geneva with full-service restaurants, bars, banquet space, and entertainment. Comparable as a Wisconsin lakeside hospitality destination with broader scale and full-service lodging.

Direct peers

• Anduzzi's Sports Club: Parent hospitality group operating sibling bar & grille concepts across Wisconsin (e.g., Anduzzi's Hudson, Kimberly, Howard, Ashwaubenon). Waverly Beach is part of this family and shares operational DNA, menu philosophy, and event programming.
• The Del-Bar: Iconic Lake Geneva, WI supper club with restaurant, bar, and event/banquet operations. Comparable as an established Wisconsin lakeside hospitality destination with multi-generational appeal and event capabilities.
• Pier 333: Waterfront restaurant in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Comparable as a Wisconsin lakefront dining and bar venue with similar casual-upscale positioning and event-driven revenue.
• Pier 290: Waterfront restaurant and banquet venue on Lake Geneva in Williams Bay, WI. Directly comparable as a Wisconsin lakeside destination combining full-service dining, bar, and event hosting with scenic views.

Regional players

• Stone Arch Brewery: Brewpub and restaurant in Appleton, WI within the Fox Valley market. Comparable as a regional Fox Valley casual-dining and bar operator competing for similar local customers.
• Rivalry's Bar & Grill: Wisconsin sports bar and grill concept with multiple locations. Comparable as a regional casual-dining and sports bar operator with overlapping menu and entertainment positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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