Steak and Ale's Comeback

10/29/2026

Throwback Thursday takes us back to the 1990s, when Steak and Ale was already showing America what a great steakhouse experience should be!

Take a trip down memory lane with this vintage commercial from The Original.

The hairstyles may have changed, but our commitment to great food, generous portions, and exceptional value never has.

Since Norman Brinker founded Steak and Ale in 1966, we've believed guests shouldn't have to choose between quality and quantity. You deserve both!

Quality steaks. Legendary Prime Rib. Our bountiful salad bar. Fresh baked honey wheat bread. Chef driven food, innovative drinks, and the kind of warm, friendly hospitality that makes every visit special.

Our mission remains to create a Legendary brand experience with every meal, every guest, every day, through our remarkable people, chef driven food, innovative drinks, and genuine hospitality.

And here's the exciting part. Steak and Ale isn't just a memory from the 90s anymore!

The Original is back and growing, with Anderson, South Carolina representing the next chapter in our comeback and more locations on the horizon.

That's Newstalgia. Everything generations loved about Steak and Ale, brought forward for a whole new generation.

We're looking for franchise partners who want to help bring The Original to even more communities.

Think your city is ready for Steak and Ale?

Learn more about franchising:
https://steakandale.com/franchising/

Franchise inquiries:
[email protected]

The Original. Now and Forever.

10/27/2026

You don't bring back an American original without a fight.

And our CEO, Paul Mangiamele, has never stopped believing in Steak and Ale.

Paul recently appeared on the Room for Seconds podcast to discuss the comeback of Steak and Ale and Bennigan’s, sharing the passion and determination behind restoring two of America's most recognizable restaurant brands.

For decades, guests have held on to their memories of The Original. The great steaks, legendary Prime Rib, bountiful salad bar, warm hospitality, and the belief that a great night out shouldn't mean sacrificing quality, quantity, or value.

Those memories are powerful, but Steak and Ale isn't just something to remember anymore.

The comeback is real, and The Original is growing!

Anderson, South Carolina represents the next exciting chapter, with more locations in development and new opportunities ahead.

As we celebrate 60 years, we're carrying forward the vision Norman Brinker established in 1966. Our mission is to create a Legendary brand experience with every meal, every guest, every day, through our remarkable people, chef driven food, innovative drinks, and warm, friendly hospitality.

Paul's determination to bring Steak and Ale back is about honoring that history while building something future generations can enjoy.

And we're looking for franchise partners who believe in that future as much as we do.

Think your community is ready for The Original?

Learn more about franchising:
https://steakandale.com/franchising/

Franchise inquiries:
[email protected]

The Original. Now and Forever.

10/25/2026

10/25/2026

This Halloween, the only thing we’re carving is a great steak!

At Steak and Ale, we believe a perfectly prepared steak beats a bucket of candy any day. Juicy, tender, full of flavor, and served with the kind of quality and generous portions that made The Original famous.

No tricks. Just a Legendary steakhouse experience.

Since Norman Brinker founded Steak and Ale in 1966, we’ve believed that guests should never have to choose between quality and quantity. Great steaks, legendary Prime Rib, our bountiful salad bar, chef driven food, and exceptional value have always been part of what makes us special.

Our mission is to create a Legendary brand experience with every meal, every guest, every day, and to be known for our remarkable people, chef driven food, innovative drinks, and warm, friendly hospitality.

And we’re bringing that same commitment to a whole new generation.

As Steak and Ale celebrates 60 years, The Original is growing again! Anderson, South Carolina is the next exciting chapter in our comeback, with more locations on the horizon.

We’re looking for franchise partners who share our passion for great food, generous value, and genuine hospitality.

Think your community is ready for The Original?

Learn more about franchising:
https://steakandale.com/franchising/

Franchise inquiries:
[email protected]

Happy Halloween from Steak and Ale!

The Original. Now and Forever.

10/23/2026

This Halloween, treat yourself to something that's frighteningly good!

At Steak and Ale, we believe the only thing scary about a great steakhouse dinner should be how good it tastes.

A perfectly grilled steak, a cold b**r, generous portions, and the kind of warm hospitality that makes you want to stay awhile. No tricks, just great food and exceptional value.

Since Norman Brinker founded Steak and Ale in 1966, The Original has stood for something simple. Quality and quantity should always go hand in hand. You shouldn't have to sacrifice one for the other.

And whether you're craving a juicy steak, our legendary Prime Rib, fresh baked honey wheat bread, or a trip through our bountiful salad bar, we're here to make every meal something special.

Our mission is to create a Legendary brand experience with every meal, every guest, every day, and to be known for our remarkable people, chef driven food, innovative drinks, and warm, friendly hospitality.

That commitment is also driving our comeback.

With Anderson, South Carolina representing the next exciting chapter in our growth and more locations on the horizon, we're bringing The Original to a whole new generation.

And we're looking for franchise partners who want to help us bring that experience to even more communities.

Think your city deserves a Steak and Ale?

Learn more about franchising:
https://steakandale.com/franchising/

Franchise inquiries:
[email protected]

The Original. Now and Forever.

10/22/2026

This Halloween, there's nothing scarier than a steakhouse that skimps on quality!

At Steak and Ale, we believe a great steak should be something worth sinking your teeth into. Quality cuts, expertly prepared, generous portions, and exceptional value. No tricks, just the kind of great food that made The Original an American legend.

Since Norman Brinker founded Steak and Ale in 1966, we've believed guests should never have to choose between quality and quantity. You deserve both.

And that commitment goes far beyond what's on the plate.

Our mission is to create a Legendary brand experience with every meal, every guest, every day, and to be known for our remarkable people, chef driven food, innovative drinks, and warm, friendly hospitality.

It's a promise we've carried for 60 years, and it's the foundation of our exciting future.

The Steak and Ale comeback is gaining momentum, with Anderson, South Carolina representing the next chapter in our growth and more locations on the horizon.

We're bringing the food, hospitality, and value generations of guests have loved to a whole new audience. That's Newstalgia, and we're just getting started.

Now we're looking for franchise partners who want to help bring The Original to even more communities.

Think your city is ready for Steak and Ale?

Learn more about franchising:
https://steakandale.com/franchising/

Franchise inquiries:
[email protected]

The Original. Now and Forever.

10/20/2026

The Original is growing, and the next chapter of Steak and Ale is already taking shape!

Anderson, South Carolina is preparing to welcome Steak and Ale back to the South, bringing with it everything that made us an American original. Quality steaks, legendary Prime Rib, our bountiful salad bar, chef driven food, innovative handcrafted drinks, and the warm hospitality generations of guests have loved.

And Anderson is just the beginning of what’s ahead.

For 60 years, Steak and Ale has believed that a great steakhouse experience should deliver both quality and quantity. Generous portions, exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and real value. We believe our guests deserve all of it, without having to compromise.

That’s the philosophy Norman Brinker built The Original on in 1966, and it’s the same commitment driving our growth today.

We call it Newstalgia. Honoring the food, traditions, and experiences people have loved for generations while introducing Steak and Ale to an entirely new audience.

Our mission remains to create a Legendary brand experience with every meal, every guest, every day, through our remarkable people, chef driven food, innovative drinks, and warm, friendly hospitality.

Now we’re looking for franchise partners who share that vision and want to help bring The Original to more communities across the country.

Where should Steak and Ale open next?

Maybe you’re the person who can help bring it there.

Learn more about franchising:
https://steakandale.com/franchising/

Franchise inquiries:
[email protected]

The Original. Now and Forever.

10/18/2026

39 years of dedication, leadership, and Legendary hospitality!

Today, we’re celebrating a very special milestone for Shawn Finn, Senior Vice President of Legendary Restaurant Brands, as he marks an incredible 39 years with Bennigan’s and Steak and Ale!

Nearly four decades with these iconic brands is something worth celebrating, and we’re incredibly grateful for the passion, commitment, and experience Shawn brings to our Legendary family.

Through the years, restaurants have changed, trends have come and gone, and generations of guests have walked through our doors. But people like Shawn have helped keep the heart and spirit of Bennigan’s alive.

Our remarkable people have always been what makes Bennigan’s special, and Shawn is a wonderful example of that.

Please join us in congratulating Shawn Finn on 39 Legendary years!

Thank you, Shawn, for everything you do and for being such an important part of our story.

Here’s to you and many more great years ahead!

Bennigan’s. Where it’s St. Paddy’s Day every day!

10/16/2026

A great steak deserves a great cocktail. And sometimes, the best part of dinner comes after the last bite.

Happy National Liqueur Day from Steak and Ale!

Today, we're raising a glass to one of our favorite ways to finish a great night out: our handcrafted Espresso Martini.

Rich, smooth, and full of bold coffee flavor, it's the perfect after dinner indulgence and a great example of how The Original continues to bring fresh ideas to the steakhouse experience.

At Steak and Ale, we've always believed that quality and quantity go hand in hand. From our legendary Prime Rib and Kensington Club® to our bountiful salad bar, chef driven favorites, and innovative cocktails, we're committed to delivering generous portions, exceptional quality, and real value.

Our mission is to create a Legendary brand experience with every meal, every guest, every day, and to be known for our remarkable people, chef driven food, innovative drinks, and warm, friendly hospitality.

That commitment has been part of Steak and Ale since Norman Brinker founded The Original in 1966, and it's guiding our comeback today.

As we celebrate 60 years, Steak and Ale is growing again. Anderson, South Carolina is our next exciting chapter, with more locations on the horizon.

We're looking for franchise partners who share our passion for great food, exceptional value, and genuine hospitality.

Think your community is ready for The Original?

Learn more about franchising:
https://steakandale.com/franchising/

Franchise inquiries:
[email protected]

The Original. Now and Forever.

10/13/2026

Did you know that not every Steak and Ale was originally called Steak and Ale?

Here's a little piece of restaurant history from the early days of The Original.

When Norman Brinker founded Steak and Ale in 1966, he helped revolutionize American dining by making a quality steakhouse experience accessible to everyday guests. But in some communities, local restrictions prevented restaurants from referencing alcohol in their names.

The solution? Jolly Ox!

That's right. Some Steak and Ale restaurants operated under the Jolly Ox name, complete with their own branding and that unmistakable ox mascot.

Different name. Same Legendary commitment to great food, generous portions, exceptional value, and genuine hospitality.

Nearly 60 years later, that commitment remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our mission is to create a Legendary brand experience with every meal, every guest, every day, and to be known for our remarkable people, chef driven food, innovative drinks, and warm, friendly hospitality.

It's the philosophy that helped make Steak and Ale The Original, and it's the foundation of our comeback today.

We're continuing to grow, with Anderson, South Carolina representing the next exciting chapter and more locations in the pipeline.

We're also looking for passionate franchise partners who want to bring this American original to their communities.

Could your city be next?

Learn more about franchising:
https://steakandale.com/franchising/

Franchise inquiries:
[email protected]

Steak and Ale. The Original. Now and Forever.

10/11/2026

Come Sup With Us!

Here’s a little throwback to the days when Steak and Ale was introducing America to a whole new way of dining.

Take a look at this vintage ad. Quality steaks, our famous Kensington Club®, legendary Prime Rib, fresh baked bread, a bountiful salad bar, and gracious hospitality. Sound familiar?

That’s because the things that made Steak and Ale The Original in 1966 are still at the heart of what we do 60 years later.

Norman Brinker built Steak and Ale on a simple but powerful idea. A great steakhouse experience should be accessible to everyone. Quality and quantity should go hand in hand, and guests should never have to sacrifice one for the other.

Generous portions. Chef driven food. Quality ingredients. Exceptional value. And a dining experience that makes people want to come back.

Our mission is to create a Legendary brand experience, every meal, every day, through our remarkable people, chef driven food, and warm, genuine hospitality.

And we’re proud to carry that mission into the future.

Steak and Ale isn’t simply a restaurant people loved decades ago. The Original is back and growing, with Anderson, South Carolina representing the next exciting chapter in our comeback and more opportunities on the horizon.

That’s Newstalgia. Honoring the traditions that made us an American original while introducing everything people love about Steak and Ale to a whole new generation.

And we’re looking for franchise partners who share that vision.

Could your community be part of the next chapter?

Learn more about franchising:
https://steakandale.com/franchising/

Franchise inquiries:
[email protected]

The Original. Now and Forever.