Alta Marea, Llc

What Alta Marea, Llc does

Alta Marea, LLC operates Altura Restaurant, a single-location fine-dining establishment in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, founded in 2011 by Chef/Proprietor Nathan Lockwood and his wife Rebecca. The restaurant runs a tasting-menu-only model, serving a seasonally rotating 9-course menu at $175 per person (before tax and a 20% service charge) that fuses Italian cooking technique with Pacific Northwest ingredients sourced from local farmers, foragers, fishermen, and two on-site gardens. Service is highly capacity-constrained: one seating Tuesday through Thursday and a first seating at 5pm plus a second seating at 8pm/8:30pm Friday and Saturday, with reservations managed through SevenRooms and Tock and no walk-ins accepted.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through on-premises dining (tasting menu tickets, three tiers of beverage pairings, a la carte wine and cocktails, and a $63/$80 corkage program), supplemented by online gift card sales in $100-$1,000 denominations via ToastTab and full-restaurant private buyouts for parties of 10+. The company also operates Carrello, a sister restaurant across the street that translates the same ingredient-driven philosophy into an a la carte and family-style format under shared management; gift cards are not interchangeable between the two venues. Marketing is conducted almost exclusively through earned media (Eater Seattle, Seattle Met, Reuters, Wine Spectator, Travel Seattle, Thrillist, Fox 13) and a direct email newsletter.

The business is privately held by the Lockwoods with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement. There is no software product, no mobile app, and no disclosed AI or proprietary technology stack beyond standard restaurant SaaS integrations. The offering is positioned squarely at affluent local diners and culinary tourists seeking special-occasion Italian-PNW tasting experiences, with the brand anchored by Nathan Lockwood's Michelin-star training at Acquerello and consistent regional editorial recognition since opening.

Name

Alta Marea, Llc

Legal name

Alta Marea, LLC

Website

https://alturarestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alta Marea, LLC operates Altura, a single fine-dining restaurant in Seattle's Capitol Hill serving a 9-course Italian-Pacific Northwest tasting menu at $175 per person to affluent diners seeking special-occasion culinary experiences, supplemented by gift cards and private buyouts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurants
• Tasting menu
• Italian cuisine
• Pacific Northwest ingredients
• Private dining events

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tasting Menu Dining: 9-course seasonal tasting menu served at $175 per person, before tax and gratuity. All guests participate in the same menu from their individual table or counter seats.
2. Beverage Pairings: Three different beverage pairings to complement the meal, plus a la carte wine and cocktail options.
3. Gift Cards: Physical gift cards sold online in denominations from $100 to $1,000.
4. Corkage Fees: Guests may bring special bottles with corkage fee of $63 (max 2 bottles), $80 per 1500ml bottle (max 1).
5. Private Event Buyouts: Full-restaurant buyouts available for parties larger than 10 people, requiring 50% deposit 28 days prior.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alta Marea, LLC operates Altura Restaurant, a fine dining Italian establishment in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood serving a single 9-course seasonal tasting menu ($175 per person) that combines Pacific Northwest ingredients with Italian cooking techniques. The restaurant operates by reservation only with scheduled seatings (one seating Tue-Thu, two seatings Fri-Sat), and supplements its tasting menu with optional wine and beverage pairings, physical gift cards, and private event buyouts for parties larger than 10.

Product overview

Alta Marea, LLC operates Altura Restaurant, a fine-dining establishment offering a single 9-course tasting menu experience ($175/person) that combines Pacific Northwest ingredients with Italian cooking techniques. The core product is the tasting menu, supported by wine and beverage pairing options. The company also offers gift cards (sold via ToastTab) and private event buyouts. A sister restaurant, Carrello, provides an a la carte alternative nearby.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Altura Restaurant 9-Course Seasonal Tasting Menu A 9-course seasonal tasting menu experience inspired by Pacific Northwest ingredients with Italian cooking techniques. Priced at $175 per person (before tax and gratuity), featuring stuzzichini small bites followed by plated dishes. Duration approximately 3-3.5 hours. Reservations required via SevenRooms or Tock.
• Wine & Beverage Pairings Three different beverage pairing options complementing the 9-course tasting menu, along with a curated wine list and a la carte beverage options. Curated by sommelier John Fisher and bar curator Thomas Fennell.
• Gift Cards Physical and digital gift cards available in denominations from $100 to $1,000, sold through ToastTab online platform.
• Private Events / Full-Restaurant Buyouts Private event hosting for parties larger than 10 people, requiring 50% deposit 28 days prior. Full buyout guidelines and pricing available on request.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently ranked as one of Seattle's top restaurants since opening in 2011
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Carrello RestaurantcoreOthersSister restaurant located directly across the street from Altura. Operates under the same ingredient-driven philosophy in an a la carte format, as well as family-style coursed dinners. Managed by the same team including Chef Nathan Lockwood. Altura gift cards are not redeemable at Carrello and vice versa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Restaurant August: John Besh's New Orleans fine dining institution. Comparable chef-driven tasting menu and premium tasting concept at the higher end of the segment.

Direct peers

• Spinasse: Seattle Italian fine-dining restaurant focused on Piedmontese cuisine. Directly comparable as an upscale Italian dining option in the same market.
• The Herbfarm: Woodinville, WA nine-course tasting menu rooted in Pacific Northwest ingredients. Comparable regional, ingredient-driven, multi-course format.
• Canlis: Iconic Seattle fine-dining destination offering a multi-course tasting menu in a comparable price tier. Most direct comparable in market, scale, and reputation to Altura.
• Lark: Seattle fine-dining restaurant with a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu. Comparable in tier, market, and approach to upscale dining.
• The Willows Inn: PNW-based tasting menu restaurant focused on hyper-local ingredients. Comparable in concept (multi-course tasting menu, ingredient-driven, premium pricing) and regional relevance.
• Single Thread Farm-Restaurant: Healdsburg, CA tasting menu restaurant with on-site farm supplying ingredients. Highly comparable chef-driven, farm-to-table tasting menu model.

Broad incumbents

• The French Laundry: Yountville, CA Michelin-starred tasting menu benchmark. Aspirational comparable for the chef-driven tasting menu format and premium positioning.

Regional players

• Six Seven Restaurant (The Edgewater): Seattle waterfront hotel restaurant offering upscale seasonal Northwest cuisine. Comparable PNW ingredient-driven fine dining in Seattle.
• Passatempo Taverna: Seattle Capitol Hill Italian restaurant. Comparable Italian cuisine focus in the same neighborhood, although more casual than Altura's tasting menu format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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