Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill

What Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill does

Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill is an upscale full-service steakhouse chain operating 14 restaurant locations across 9 U.S. states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee) as a brand within the SPB Hospitality portfolio (formerly J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc.). The concept centers on hand-cut, dry-aged steaks prepared over a wood-fired grill alongside fresh seafood, signature salads, and made-from-scratch house specialties, delivered in a polished fine-dining environment by professionally trained servers. The brand's technology stack is built on third-party SaaS rather than proprietary platforms: Resy for table reservations, OLO for online carryout ordering, Cashstar for digital gift cards, Punchh for the VIP Club email/loyalty program, Tripleseat for private-event management, and CloudPano for virtual location tours. No mobile app is offered, and no AI capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through dine-in transactions across the 14 units, with secondary streams from online carryout/pickup orders, gift card sales (one-time prepaid), private dining events (10-100+ guests, no room fee, F&B minimums of approximately $55-$79 per person for lunch/dinner packages), and a subscription-style VIP Club newsletter. Marketing combines social media (Instagram, Facebook), paid search and remarketing (Google AdWords), paid social (Facebook Pixel, Twitter pixel), content marketing, and direct event promotion, with tiered pricing varying by location and day of week. The headquarters and Support Center sit at 1600 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee, with corporate contact routed through phone at 346-440-0772.

The customer base is consumer-direct, segmented across professional/business diners using the venues for corporate entertainment, special-occasion patrons (birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners), and leisure diners for weekend brunch and casual upscale visits. Group sizes range from individual tables to full-restaurant buyouts. Stoney River operates as a wholly owned brand within SPB Hospitality's 44-restaurant multi-brand portfolio spanning 15 states.

Name

Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill

Legal name

J. Alexander's Holdings, LLC

Website

https://stoneyriver.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill is an upscale steakhouse chain operating 14 locations across 9 U.S. states, owned by SPB Hospitality. It serves general public diners, corporate groups, and special-occasion guests with hand-cut steaks, private dining, online ordering, and a VIP Club loyalty program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upscale Steakhouse Dining

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Upscale steakhouse dining
• Fine dining restaurants
• Private dining events
• Online food ordering
• Steakhouse chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Core revenue from table-service dining at 14 upscale steakhouse locations across 9 states. Revenue generated from food and beverage purchases during dining experiences. Lunch and dinner service with brunch offerings on weekends at select locations.
2. Online Ordering / Carryout: Online ordering through OLO platform allows guests to order full menu items for pickup. Brings fine dining experience to off-premise consumption.
3. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards for use at any Stoney River location for dine-in or carryout. Distributed through the company's own storefront and third-party channels.
4. Private Dining Events: Catering to groups of 10-100+ for intimate dinners to full restaurant buyouts. Revenue from Food & Beverage minimums and customizable menu packages. No room fee charged.
5. VIP Club Membership: Newsletter subscription club providing exclusive updates on news, features, and special events. Managed through Punchh platform for email communications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stoney River operates upscale steakhouse restaurants specializing in hand-cut, dry-aged steaks cooked over a wood-fired grill, alongside fresh seafood, signature salads, and made-from-scratch house specialties. The brand operates 14 locations across 9 U.S. states offering dine-in service, private dining events, online ordering for carryout, gift card sales, and a VIP Club membership.

Product overview

Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill is a collection of 14 upscale steakhouses operating across 9 states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee). The core offering is fine dining featuring hand-cut, dry-aged steaks cooked over a wood-fired grill, fresh seafood, signature salads, and house specialties. The portfolio includes the main restaurant brand as its core product, supplemented by private dining services for groups of 10-100+, online ordering through OLO platform, gift cards (physical and digital), table reservations via Resy, and a VIP Club membership program. The restaurants are operated under parent company SPB Hospitality LLC (formerly J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc.) headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill (Upscale Dine-In Restaurant) Upscale steakhouse chain specializing in hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood selections, signature salads, and house specialties. Offers wood-fired grill preparation, dry-aged steaks, and a polished dining environment with professional service across 14 locations in 9 U.S. states.
• Private Dining Events Event hosting services for groups of 10–100+ guests, including intimate dinners to full restaurant buyouts. Offers no room fee (meeting food and beverage minimum), flexible menu packages, dedicated event contact, and AV capabilities at most locations.
• Gift Cards Physical and digital gift cards available for purchase through the Cashstar platform, redeemable for dine-in or carryout at any Stoney River location. Designed for gifting occasions including birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and thank you gifts.
• Online Ordering for Carryout Convenient online ordering system through the OLO platform for takeout and pickup, bringing fine dining menu items including hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and chef-prepared specialties to off-premise consumption.
• Table Reservations Table reservation service powered by the Resy platform, enabling guests to reserve tables in advance at any of the 14 Stoney River locations, with direct phone reservations also available.
• VIP Club Membership Free email subscription club offering exclusive updates on Stoney River news, features, and special events. Managed through the Punchh platform for email communications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent quality through chef-level training and made-from-scratch food preparation

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc.coreOthers · 10 April 2017J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: JAX) is the parent company and owner/operator of Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill. The company operates 44 restaurants in 15 states under multiple brands including J. Alexander's, Redlands Grill, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill, and Lyndhurst Grill. Headquarters located in Nashville, TN.
• ResycoreTechnology or IntegrationResy is the online reservation platform used by Stoney River for table reservations across all locations. Guests can make reservations through Resy for their preferred location and dining time.
• OLOcoreTechnology or IntegrationOLO provides the online ordering platform enabling Stoney River guests to order full menu items for pickup from any location. Online ordering brings fine dining experience to off-premise consumption.
• CashstarsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCashstar provides the digital gift card platform for Stoney River. Gift cards can be purchased for any occasion and redeemed for dine-in or carryout at any location.
• PunchhsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPunchh manages Stoney River's VIP Club subscriptions and related promotions. Used for email marketing services to send mass communications to subscribers with news, features and special events.
• Google AnalyticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Analytics is enabled to collect traffic data through Google Advertising Cookies and other Anonymous Identifiers. Used to compile data to better understand users and provide tailored experience.
• Google AdWordssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle AdWords provides targeted advertisements across the Internet directing users to the Stoney River website. Remarketing technology enables targeted advertising to site visitors.
• FacebooksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFacebook marketing software and technology including Facebook Pixel is used to advertise to customers and monitor their interests in products and services.
• TwittersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTwitter marketing software and technology including Twitter tracking pixel is used to advertise to customers and monitor interests in products and services.
• Steven Langford Architects (SLA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteven Langford Architects (SLA), Irvine, CA designed the Troy, MI Stoney River location. SLA specializes in restaurant architectural and interior design with innovative solutions.
• TripleseatsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTripleseat provides private event management software for Stoney River's private dining bookings. Used for event inquiry forms and management.
• CloudPanosupportingTechnology or IntegrationCloudPano provides virtual tour technology enabling prospective customers to take 360-degree tours of Stoney River restaurant locations before visiting.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Palm Restaurant: Landry's-owned iconic steakhouse with caricatures on the walls, classic steakhouse menu, and storied private dining; comparable as a heritage upscale steakhouse target for business and special occasion diners.
• The Capital Grille: Darden-owned upscale steakhouse offering dry-aged steaks, an award-winning wine list, and private dining in a polished environment; mirrors Stoney River's positioning across business diners, celebrations, and event-driven revenue.
• Sullivan's Steakhouse: Landry's-owned upscale steakhouse chain featuring hand-cut steaks, live music, and private event spaces; comparable mid-tier upscale positioning, AOV, and entertainment-led dining experience.
• Morton's The Steakhouse: Iconic upscale steakhouse chain (Landry's) with national footprint, prime steaks, club-like atmospheres, and large private dining operations; competes head-to-head with Stoney River for corporate and special-occasion guests.
• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: Darden-owned upscale chain pairing prime steaks with a seafood-forward menu, jazz lounge atmosphere, and private dining; comparable to Stoney River's hand-cut steak/seafood menu mix and celebration use case.
• Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse: Premium, high-AOV steakhouse chain (Landry's) offering prime steaks, extensive wine lists, and large private dining/event spaces; directly comparable on check size, occasion dining, and event revenue mix.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: National upscale steakhouse chain serving hand-cut, USDA Prime steaks with white-tablecloth service; the closest direct segment peer to Stoney River with similar AOV, private dining, and gift card programs.
• McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks: Landry's-owned upscale chain pairing seafood with steakhouse classics in a polished dining room with private event space; comparable menu overlap and special-occasion dining proposition to Stoney River.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Bloomin' Brands' upscale steakhouse concept with prime steaks, a 100-glass wine program, and private dining rooms; directly comparable as a slightly more wine-forward upscale steakhouse peer.

Broad incumbents

• J. Alexander's Restaurant: Sister brand under SPB Hospitality (formerly J. Alexander's Holdings, NYSE: JAX); operates contemporary American scratch kitchens with shared back-office, footprint, and customer segments — relevant as an internal benchmark and platform peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StoneyRiver
• Instagraminstagram.com/stoneyriversteakhouse/?hl=en
• Xx.com/stoneyriver
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stoney-river-lengendary-steaks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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