6smith

What 6smith does

6Smith is a privately held, single-location artisan-inspired steak and seafood restaurant founded in 2015 and operating from the Boatworks Building at 294 Grove Lane East, Wayzata, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. The restaurant is owned by Randy Stanley and runs with a staff in the 11–50 employee range. The core offer is à la carte dinner featuring USDA Prime Angus beef aged 40 days and trimmed by a third-generation butcher, heritage-bred chicken and pork raised without hormones or antibiotics, sustainably sourced seafood, a craft cocktail program using artisan methods (macerations, infusions, inductions), micro-brewed beers, and small-production wines.

The business operates multiple dayparts and formats against a single physical footprint: dine-in service (Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 10am–9pm), weekend brunch (Sat 11am–3pm, Sun 10am–2pm), happy hour in the bar area, and a robust private-event program comprising five distinct spaces (Knotty Room up to 14 guests, Revel Room up to 50, Tavern up to 32, Rooftop up to 130, and Patio Lounge up to 18), supported by Tripleseat for event inquiries with a stated 24-hour response SLA. Technology is conventional restaurant stack: Toast Tab for point-of-sale and online ordering, OpenTable and Tock for reservations and event ticketing, and Tripleseat for private event booking.

Revenue is generated across four streams: dine-in food and beverage, special events and private dining, gift cards, and off-premises catering/takeout. Pricing spans $15 bar-daypart items, $25–$30 lunch prix fixe, $76.95–$79.95 holiday brunches, a $78.95-plus-service-charge Excess & Opulence premium brunch, and $75–$150 tasting dinners featuring brand-side guest speakers from tequila, whiskey, and wine producers. Three named customer segments are served: local Lake Minnetonka residents for regular dining, corporate and business groups for private events, and special-occasion celebrations including weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and anniversaries. The restaurant maintains no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional or PE ownership, and serves only the Minneapolis metropolitan area.

Name

6smith

Legal name

6Smith

Website

https://6smith.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

6Smith is a privately held, single-location artisan steak and seafood restaurant on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, MN, founded in 2015 and owned by Randy Stanley, serving Minneapolis-area diners, corporate groups, and special-occasion events through dine-in, five private dining rooms, weekend brunch, and tasting dinners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Steakhouse

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

Keywords

• Steakhouse restaurant
• Seafood restaurant
• Private dining
• Wine tasting events
• Lakefront dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Wayzata

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Service: Full-service dining with à la carte menu featuring USDA Prime Angus beef (40-day aged), heritage chicken and pork, sustainable seafood, craft cocktails, micro-brewed beers, and wines from small family wineries. Revenue generated from food and beverage sales during regular service hours.
2. Special Events and Private Dining: Private dining rooms (Knotty Room, Revel Room, Tavern, Rooftop, Patio Lounge) available for booking. Revenue from event catering, wine dinners, whiskey/tequila tastings, holiday buffets, and special celebrations like Easter, Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, and New Year's Eve.
3. Gift Cards and Retail: Gift cards sold online and in person. Promotion offering free $25 holiday gift card certificate for every $100 in gift cards purchased.
4. Off-Premises Catering and Takeout: Taco Box Tuesday offering gourmet taco boxes for takeout. Online ordering through Toast Tab platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

6Smith is a full-service, artisan-inspired steak and seafood restaurant located in the Boatworks Building on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, Minnesota. The restaurant offers USDA Prime Angus beef aged 40 days, heritage chicken and pork, sustainable seafood, craft cocktails, and a wine list, complemented by private dining rooms, weekend brunch, happy hour, hosted tasting dinners (wine, whiskey, tequila, oyster), gift cards, and online ordering for takeout.

Product overview

6Smith is a single-location artisan-inspired steak and seafood restaurant located on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, Minnesota. The restaurant operates as a unified full-service dining establishment with multiple experience components: the core dine-in service featuring USDA Prime Angus beef aged 40 days, heritage proteins, and sustainable seafood; private dining rooms (Knotty Room, Revel Room, Tavern, Rooftop, and Patio Lounge) for events hosting up to 130 guests; weekend brunch service with à la carte and buffet options; a happy hour bar program; online ordering via Toast Tab; and gift card products. The restaurant also hosts recurring special events including wine dinners, spirits tastings, and holiday celebrations, as well as Fat Pants Fridays featuring oversized bar dishes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-In Restaurant Service Full-service dining offering USDA Prime Angus beef aged 40 days, heritage chicken and pork, sustainable seafood, craft cocktails, micro-brewed beers, and small-production wines in a lakeside dining room, bar area, and weekend brunch setting for local diners and guests in the Minneapolis/Lake Minnetonka area.
• Private Dining & Event Spaces Five bookable private dining rooms — Knotty Room (up to 14 guests), Revel Room (up to 50), Tavern (up to 32), Rooftop (up to 130), and Patio Lounge (up to 18) — with AV capabilities and full catering menus for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations.
• Weekend Brunch Service Recurring weekend brunch service on Saturdays (11am-3pm) and Sundays (10am-2pm), featuring à la carte and buffet options including eggs, seafood, carved meats, seasonal dishes, and bottomless mimosas.
• Special Events & Tasting Dinners Hosted multi-course wine dinners, whiskey tastings, tequila dinners, rosé tastings, oyster tastings, cocktail dinners, and seasonal holiday buffets (Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve) featuring guest speakers, distillers, and vineyard representatives.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards sold online and in person, with promotional offers such as a free $25 holiday gift card certificate for every $100 purchased.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• G4 TequilacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Patrick Timmis, National Director of G4 Tequila, serves as guest speaker for five-course tequila dinner with expert pairing and storytelling about tequila heritage from Jalisco highlands.
• Viña VikcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Rachel Macaluso, National Sales Manager for Viña Vik (2025 World's Best Vineyard winner), hosts five-course wine dinner showcasing Chilean estate wines from Millahue in Cachapoal Valley.
• 2XO WhiskeycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Master Distiller Dixon Dedman guides guests through six-course tasting paired with Two Times Oak bourbon expressions. Each expression undergoes second oak exposure for enhanced sweetness.
• G.D. VajracoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2025Kevin Natoli, National Sales Manager for G.D. Vajra estate wines from Barolo district of Piedmont, Italy, guides guests through four-course wine dinner featuring wines from family vineyards established in 1972.
• The Fish GuysminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Seafood partner for Sip & Shuck Wine and Oyster Tasting event, providing fresh sustainable seafood and expertise for the oyster education component.
• Island Creek Oyster Co.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Partner for oyster tasting event, with National Sales Manager Marisol Bradford providing oyster education during the wine and seafood pairing experience.
• Maverick Beverage CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Co-host for annual Pretty in Pink Rooftop Rosé Tasting Social. Provides wine expertise and curated rosé selection for sustainable/organic focused tasting events featuring 15+ wines from around the world.
• Libation ProjectcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partner for Pretty in Pink Rooftop Rosé Tasting Social, contributing to the curated wine tasting experience with focus on sustainable and organic winemaking practices.
• Hola YogaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Yoga instructors Bridget and Melissa Rosdahl lead rooftop Pilates classes followed by brunch at the restaurant, creating a wellness-dining experience.
• TripleseatcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrivate event management software powering the events inquiry and booking process. Events team responds to inquiries within 24 hours through this platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: Darden-owned upscale steak and seafood concept pairing Prime steaks with fresh seafood, lounge seating, and live music. Directly comparable to 6Smith's combined steak-and-seafood menu, craft cocktail program, and special-occasion dining experience.
• The Capital Grille: Darden-owned premium steakhouse chain with dry-aged steaks, an extensive wine list, and prominent private dining rooms. Directly comparable to 6Smith on premium beef program, wine dinner programming, and emphasis on business/private dining — and is explicitly cited in 6Smith's own positioning as a Top 8 Power Lunch peer set.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: National upscale steakhouse chain known for USDA Prime steaks sizzled in butter, full-service dining, and private event spaces. Most directly comparable to 6Smith on product (premium steaks), service model (full-service dining + private events), and target customer (affluent diners, business lunch, special occasions).

Peers

• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/6SmithMN
• Instagraminstagram.com/6smith
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/6smith

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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