Saltgrass

What Saltgrass does

Saltgrass Steak House operates a chain of 96+ casual-dining steakhouses across 14 U.S. states, founded in 1990 along the historic Salt Grass Trail in Texas and now headquartered in Houston. The brand is a subsidiary of Landry's, Inc., a privately held restaurant conglomerate, and benefits from the parent's centralized infrastructure — including the Landry's Select Club loyalty program, Cashstar-powered gift cards redeemable at 600+ Landry's locations, and shared marketing and procurement. Its core offering is Certified Angus Beef steaks, chicken, and seafood chargrilled to order with the proprietary Saltgrass-7 spice blend, complemented by scratch-made breads, soups, and desserts, a full bar program (No Bull Lounge with weekday happy hour), private event/banquet rooms, and a kids' menu.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: dine-in restaurant sales, online ordering for pickup and delivery via the Aloha POS platform and third-party delivery partners (DoorDash, Uber Eats), corporate and event catering through ezCater, gift card sales, branded retail merchandise (signature 7 Spice Seasoning, apparel, drinkware), and private event bookings. Menu pricing is positioned at casual-dining-plus, with steak entrées from $19.99 to $45.99, a $15.99 weekday early-dining menu, and tiered happy-hour pricing ($3–$10 bar items). The customer base is fragmented across general diners, families, loyalty members, military personnel (discount program), and corporate/event catering buyers — with no material enterprise concentration.

Technology and operational infrastructure are conventional for a multi-unit casual-dining chain: Aloha-based POS and proprietary online ordering, AudioEye for WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility compliance, Cashstar for gift card fulfillment, and partnerships with DoorDash, Uber Eats, and ezCater for off-premise reach. The brand has accumulated extensive regional 'Best Steak' reader's choice awards since 2005 and is currently promoting its 35th Anniversary (2025-2026) with limited-time offer menu items. The company is privately held, does not disclose revenue, and operates with 10,000+ employees.

Name

Saltgrass

Legal name

Saltgrass Steak House

Website

https://saltgrass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

Saltgrass Steak House is a Houston-based casual-dining steakhouse chain operating 96+ locations across 14 U.S. states as a subsidiary of Landry's, Inc., serving Certified Angus Beef steaks, seafood, and family meals via dine-in, online ordering, catering, and gift cards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

Keywords

• Casual dining steakhouse
• Chargrilled steaks
• American cuisine restaurants
• Restaurant chain dining
• Event catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices35 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Restaurant Sales: Full-service dining with steaks, seafood, chicken, and full bar. Customers pay per meal for food and beverages consumed on-premises.
2. Online Ordering and Takeout: Direct online ordering through proprietary platform for pickup and delivery. Also available through DoorDash and Uber Eats third-party delivery.
3. Catering Services: Corporate and event catering through ezCater platform and direct restaurant ordering. Family meal packs and bulk ordering available.
4. Gift Cards: Traditional and e-gift cards sold through Cashstar platform. Valid at 600+ Landry's locations nationwide. No expiration or service fees.
5. Merchandise and Retail: Online shop selling Saltgrass 7 Spice Seasoning, apparel, drinkware, and steak knives through Landry's retail platform.
6. Private Events and Banquets: Private dining rooms and banquet spaces available for parties, corporate events, weddings, and meetings at select locations.
7. Landry's Select Club Loyalty Program: Points-earning loyalty program with $25 welcome reward, $25 birthday reward, and exclusive member offers redeemable across Landry's restaurant portfolio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saltgrass Steak House operates a full-service casual steakhouse chain with 95+ locations across 14+ U.S. states, serving Certified Angus Beef steaks, chicken, and seafood that are chargrilled over open flame. The chain complements its dine-in experience with scratch-made breads, soups, desserts, proprietary Saltgrass-7 seasoning, online ordering, event catering, private banquet rooms, gift cards, and the Landry's Select Club loyalty program. Founded in 1990 and now a subsidiary of Landry's, Inc., the brand targets family, group, and casual dining occasions.

Product overview

Saltgrass Steak House is a casual-dining steakhouse chain operating as part of the Landry's Inc. restaurant portfolio. The company offers its core dine-in restaurant experience featuring Certified Angus Beef steaks, chicken, and seafood chargrilled to perfection, complemented by scratch-made breads, soups, and desserts. The product ecosystem includes online ordering and to-go services, event catering through ezCater integration, private event and banquet room reservations, the No Bull Lounge bar, family meal packs, gift cards (powered by Cashstar), and the Landry's Select Club loyalty program. Retail merchandise includes the signature 7 Spice Seasoning. The chain operates 96+ locations across 14 states with seasonal programming including live music events and special promotions. The brand is celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Landry's Select Club: A nationwide rewards program offering exclusive benefits across Landry's restaurants, including $25 Welcome Reward and $25 Birthday Reward for members.

Products and services

• Dine-In Restaurant Service Full-service casual steakhouse dining at 95+ company-owned locations across 14+ U.S. states, featuring chargrilled Certified Angus Beef steaks, chicken, seafood, scratch-made soups, breads, desserts, and a full bar. Targeted at families, couples, and groups seeking casual Texas-style steakhouse dining.
• Online Ordering and To-Go Direct online ordering channel allowing customers to place to-go and pickup orders through the Saltgrass website using the Aloha Order Online platform. Provides full menu availability for off-premise consumption at participating locations.
• Event Catering Catering service for off-premise events, business lunches, and group gatherings featuring the Saltgrass menu delivered through ezCater and direct restaurant bookings. Designed for organizations and groups hosting events that need full-service meal catering.
• Private Events and Banquet Rooms On-site private dining and banquet room rentals at participating Saltgrass locations, with custom menus and dedicated event coordinators for group celebrations, business functions, and private parties.
• Family Meals Pre-set family-style meal bundles for takeout or dine-in, offering bundled portions of the Saltgrass menu at a fixed price for households and small groups. Available through the restaurant and online ordering platform.
• Gift Cards Physical and digital (eGift) gift cards issued through the Cashstar platform, redeemable at Saltgrass Steak House locations and also accepted across 600+ Landry's, Inc. properties including restaurants, hotels, and gaming destinations.
• Landry's Select Club Loyalty Program Free loyalty membership program administered by Landry's, Inc. that lets members earn points and receive welcome and birthday rewards (including $25 Saltgrass rewards) redeemable across Saltgrass and other participating Landry's restaurants, hotels, and gaming properties.
• Saltgrass Retail Merchandise and 7 Spice Seasoning Branded retail products sold through the Saltgrass online shop, including the proprietary Saltgrass-7 spice seasoning, apparel, drinkware, and steak knives, allowing consumers to purchase branded goods and signature seasonings outside of restaurant visits.
• Bar and Happy Hour Service

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landry's Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Saltgrass Steak House is a subsidiary of Landry's Inc., one of the largest privately-held restaurant corporations in the United States. As part of the Landry's family, Saltgrass benefits from centralized resources including the Landry's Select Club loyalty program, gift card infrastructure (valid at 600+ locations), corporate catering partnerships, and shared marketing platforms.
• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery platform partnership for takeout and delivery services. Allows customers to order Saltgrass favorites for delivery through DoorDash app.
• Uber EatsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery platform partnership for takeout and delivery services. Extends delivery reach to Uber Eats customer base.
• ezCaterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate catering platform integration enabling business customers to place catering orders for events and meetings. Provides online ordering infrastructure for bulk food orders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sizzler: Casual steakhouse chain offering steaks, seafood, and American fare at value-tier pricing. Direct competitor in the casual steakhouse category with comparable menu structure and family-casual positioning.
• Texas Roadhouse: Public casual steakhouse chain with 700+ US locations, hand-cut steaks, and a Texas-rooted brand identity. Closely comparable on theme, casual-dining positioning, and steak-centric menu, with substantially larger scale.
• LongHorn Steakhouse: Darden-owned casual steakhouse chain with 600+ US locations offering chargrilled steaks at similar mid-tier pricing ($15-$35 entrees). Directly comparable on menu, daypart, price point, and dine-in family-casual positioning to Saltgrass.
• Black Angus Steakhouse: Regional casual steakhouse chain offering chargrilled steaks in a similar price tier to Saltgrass. Comparable on format, menu focus, and family casual-dining orientation with similar Western/Americana theming.
• Outback Steakhouse: Bloomin' Brands-owned casual steakhouse chain with 600+ US locations offering chargrilled steaks and Australian-themed casual dining at comparable price points ($15-$35). Direct competitor in casual steakhouse category.
• Morton's The Steakhouse: Landry's-owned sister brand operating upscale steakhouses. Shares parent company, loyalty program, and gift card ecosystem with Saltgrass; offers a directly adjacent steakhouse product at a higher price point and service tier.
• McCormick & Schmick's: Landry's-owned seafood and steak chain. Sister brand within Landry's portfolio sharing loyalty, gift cards, and back-office infrastructure with Saltgrass while offering a seafood-forward menu at a higher price point.

Broad incumbents

• Bonefish Grill: Bloomin' Brands-owned polished-casual seafood chain. Adjacent in menu (seafood-focused) and casual-dining service model but a different primary protein anchor; competes for similar dinner occasion share.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: Publicly-traded (Darden-owned) upscale steakhouse chain offering USDA Prime steaks at premium price points. Operates in the same steakhouse category as Saltgrass but at a materially higher price tier and service standard.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Bloomin' Brands-owned upscale steakhouse chain. Same parent competitor (Bloomin' Brands) as Outback; comparable steakhouse category positioning but at premium price points and polished-casual service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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