Grand Lux Cafe Employee Directory
RestaurantsCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees
Grand Lux Cafe operates as an upscale casual restaurant concept offering globally inspired cuisine within an elegant, relaxed setting. The concept emerged when The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas asked David Overton, founder of The Cheesecake Factory, to create such a restaurant; he studied European trattorias, bistros, and grand cafes to inform the dining experience. Based in Calabasas Hills, California, it has grown to multiple locations to provide a refined yet approachable dining option. In the restaurant industry, it occupies a niche that blends European café grandeur with American dining sensibilities, delivering a casual global cuisine experience. The company’s footprint has evolved over time, including openings in new markets and notable closures in some locations; for example, the Chicago Magnificent Mile site was closed in November 2023 after 21 years. The organization is a mid-sized operator within the national casual dining segment.