Mattison's City Grille

What Mattison's City Grille does

Mattison's City Grille is the casual-dining brand of a chef-owned, privately held restaurant group founded in 2001 by Chef Paul Mattison and based in the Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida metropolitan area. The group operates a portfolio of four physical concepts: Mattison's Forty-One, a fine-dining restaurant in South Sarasota; Mattison's City Grille at Downtown Sarasota (1 North Lemon Avenue), an outdoor-patio live-music venue; Mattison's City Grille at the Bradenton Riverwalk (101 Riverfront Blvd #120), a waterfront casual-dining location known for Sunday Blues Brunch; and Mattison's City Grille at SRQ Airport, a 4:30 a.m.-to-last-flight concession across from gate B6. Menu architecture centers on globally inspired, farm-to-fork cuisine with sustainably sourced ingredients, fresh seafood, aged steaks, brick-oven pizzas, creative small plates, and house-made desserts, with entrees priced roughly $15-$30 at casual locations and $15-$35 at Forty-One. Technology is operational rather than platform-grade: Square handles payments, online ordering, e-gift cards, and the Mattison's Rewards loyalty program (1 point per dollar, $10 dining certificate per 200 points), with Constant Contact powering email. There is no public API, mobile app, or proprietary technology product.

The revenue model blends transactional dine-in, takeout, and delivery (pay-as-you-go) with professional-services catering priced per event, plus a one-time-purchase retail line (cookbook at $19.95, gift cards). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with catering extended via website inquiry forms and venue partnerships. Customer segments span local residents, SRQ travelers, corporate catering clients (banks, pharmaceutical/biotech, investment firms, real estate, nonprofits), wedding and social event planners, and live-music patrons. Distribution comprises the four restaurants plus two private event venues (The Galleria at Forty-One, up to 210 guests; Mattison's at the Van Wezel, up to 350 seated/500 cocktail/1,500 with terrace) and an off-premise catering network covering 15+ partner venues including the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (exclusive), Asolo Theatre, Ringling Museum, Sarasota Opera House, The Dali Museum, Bishop Museum, New College of Florida, Historic Spanish Point, and Fiorelli Winery. Marketing is multi-channel: website and blog, email newsletter, social media, live music programming, and the loyalty program, all anchored by the City of Sarasota Legacy Business designation (2025), WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards (2019, 2021), and TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence. The business is entirely self-funded, with no institutional investors or parent company disclosed.

Name

Mattison's City Grille

Legal name

Mattison's

Website

https://mattisons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mattison's City Grille is the casual-dining brand of a chef-owned, privately held Sarasota/Bradenton restaurant group (founded 2001) operating three City Grille locations (Downtown Sarasota, Bradenton Riverwalk, SRQ Airport) alongside the fine-dining Mattison's Forty-One, a full-service catering division, and two private event venues serving local residents, travelers, corporate clients, and wedding and cultural-institution events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual and fine dining restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurants
• Fine dining restaurant
• Event catering services
• Wedding catering services
• Live music venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Revenue from food and beverage sales across three restaurant locations (Downtown Sarasota, Bradenton Riverwalk, SRQ Airport). Offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery options.
2. Catering Services: Full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, private parties, and holiday gatherings. Includes both on-site catering at Mattison's venues and off-site catering at partner venues throughout Sarasota/Bradenton area.
3. Gift Cards and Cookbooks: Sale of electronic gift cards and Chef Paul Mattison's cookbook available for $19.95 online and by phone.
4. Loyalty Program: Square-based loyalty rewards program where customers earn 1 point per dollar spent and receive $10 dining certificates for every 200 points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mattison's City Grille is a chef-driven restaurant group operating casual and fine dining establishments in the Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida area, serving globally inspired farm-to-fork cuisine, craft cocktails, and live music at three City Grille locations and the Forty-One fine dining restaurant. The company also operates a full-service catering division providing corporate, wedding, holiday, and private event catering both on-site at Mattison's venues and off-site at partner locations throughout the region.

Product overview

Mattison's operates as a portfolio of restaurant and hospitality brands led by Chef Paul Mattison, encompassing fine dining (Mattison's Forty-One), casual dining (Mattison's City Grille at three locations: Downtown Sarasota, Bradenton Riverwalk, and SRQ Airport), full-service catering operations, private event venues (The Galleria and Mattison's at the Van Wezel), a loyalty rewards program, and a published cookbook. The company is committed to sustainably sourced, farm-fresh ingredients and farm-to-fork culinary philosophy across all offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mattison's Forty-One A locally owned, chef-driven fine dining restaurant led by Chef Paul Mattison offering globally inspired cuisine crafted with sustainably sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. Features signature dishes prepared from scratch, fresh seafood, aged steaks, creative tapas, and house-made desserts with an elegant dining room and outdoor patio. Targets diners seeking an elevated yet approachable gourmet experience.
• Mattison's City Grille - Downtown Sarasota A locally owned, chef-driven casual restaurant featuring globally inspired cuisine with sustainably sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. Offers fresh seafood, aged steaks, brick-oven pizzas, creative small plates, and house-made desserts. Features an expansive covered patio, live music performances, and vibrant Main Street atmosphere at the corner of Lemon Avenue and Main Street.
• Mattison's City Grille - Bradenton Riverwalk A waterfront casual restaurant at Bradenton Riverwalk featuring globally inspired cuisine with sustainably sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. Offers fresh Florida seafood, aged steaks, inventive small plates, and house-made desserts. Features a spacious covered open-air patio with scenic waterfront views and Sunday Blues Brunch with live music.
• Mattison's City Grille at SRQ Airport An airport casual dining restaurant located at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport across from gate B6. Open from 4:30 a.m. until last flight out, serving breakfast, shareables, salads, handhelds, entrees, desserts, specialty cocktails, wine, draft and bottled beer. Targets air travelers and tourists needing convenient pre-flight or layover dining.
• Mattison's Catering A full-service catering company offering corporate catering, wedding catering, holiday catering, and gala/event catering. Features Chef Paul Mattison's signature dishes with sustainably sourced ingredients. Provides in-house and off-site catering with certified planners and custom menu design. Targets corporate clients, wedding planners, and private event hosts.
• The Galleria at Mattison's Forty-One A 10,000-square-foot private event venue at Mattison's Forty-One accommodating up to 210 guests with standard seating, plus additional outdoor patio for 30-40 guests. Features wine cellar entrance, skylights, silver leaf accents, and outdoor garden terrace. Designed for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal/groom events, and private buy-outs.
• Mattison's at the Van Wezel An exclusive waterfront event venue at the Van Wezel performing arts center offering the Grand Foyer and Bayfront Terrace. Accommodates up to 350 seated guests or 500 for cocktail reception, with adjoining outdoor terrace and lawn for an additional 1,500 guests. Designed for business functions, fundraisers, weddings, and private celebrations.
• Mattison's Rewards Program A customer loyalty program where guests accumulate 1 point for every dollar spent and receive a $10 Dining Certificate for every 200 points earned. Managed through Square loyalty system. Targets repeat diners across all Mattison's restaurant locations.
• Chef Paul Mattison's Cookbook Chef Paul Mattison's first cookbook featuring signature recipes from over 20 years of culinary experience. Available for $19.95 online and over the phone at 941.921.3400. Sold as a retail product to consumers and fans of Mattison's cuisine.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ Five-Star Catering Reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Van Wezel Performing Arts HallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive waterfront catering partner for the Grand Foyer and Bayfront Terrace at the Van Wezel. Mattison's provides pre-show dining experiences and handles all catering for events at this premier Sarasota waterfront venue accommodating up to 350 seated or 500 for cocktail reception.
• Asolo Theatre CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Asolo Theatre Company venue.
• Bishop Museum of Science and NatureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.
• Bradenton Area Convention CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Bradenton Area Convention Center.
• Ringling MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Ringling Museum.
• Sarasota Opera HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Sarasota Opera House.
• New College of FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at New College of Florida College Hall.
• The Dali MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at The Dali Museum.
• Edson Keith Mansion (Phillippi Estate Park)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Edson Keith Mansion.
• Fiorelli WineryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Fiorelli Winery.
• Historic Spanish PointminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey, FL.
• Palmetto RiversideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast.
• Sarasota Garden ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Sarasota Garden Club.
• Sarasota Polo at Lakewood RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Sarasota Polo at Lakewood Ranch.
• Tropical Breeze ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Tropical Breeze Resort.
• WorthingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Worthington venue.
• Local Farmers and Culinary ArtisanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term supplier partnerships with local farms and culinary artisans supporting Mattison's farm-to-fork philosophy and sustainable sourcing commitment.
• Square (Payment and Loyalty)coreTechnology or IntegrationSquare powers Mattison's payment processing, online ordering, e-gift cards, and loyalty rewards program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Ruth's Chris Steak House:
• Square (Block): Payments, online ordering, and loyalty platform provider already integrated into Mattison's stack; comparable as an ecosystem/technology enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• 1905 Family of Restaurants: Tampa-based multi-concept chef-driven restaurant group with catering and event operations, structurally similar to Mattison's portfolio of dining and event brands.
• Be Our Guest Restaurant Group: Sarasota-area independent restaurant and catering operator competing directly with Mattison's for local dining, corporate catering, and wedding/event business.
• Columbia Restaurant Group: Heritage Florida family-owned restaurant group operating multiple dining concepts and event spaces, comparable in scale, multi-concept structure, and regional concentration to Mattison's.
• Hyde Park Restaurants: Multi-concept, chef-influenced Florida restaurant group with dining and event operations across the Tampa Bay area, directly comparable to Mattison's multi-concept Florida dining model.

Broad incumbents

• Hillstone Restaurant Group: National multi-concept upscale casual dining group with full bar programs and event capabilities, comparable as a broader multi-concept casual/fine operator with similar brand positioning.
• Bonefish Grill: Florida-originated upscale-casual seafood chain operating across the U.S., overlapping with Mattison's casual upscale dining positioning and seafood-forward menu.

Regional players

• Cafe L'Europe: Long-established Sarasota fine dining restaurant with private event capabilities, comparable to Mattison's Forty-One and The Galleria venue offerings.
• The Melting Pot: Florida-founded fondue restaurant chain headquartered in the Tampa/Sarasota region, comparable as a Florida-rooted group dining brand with private event components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mattisonscitygrille
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mattisonsrestaurants

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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