Saltgrass Steak House history

Fueled with investment capital and unmitigated drive, Landry's, Inc. acquired Joe's Crab Shack in 1994, entrenching the company's place as a national seafood player.

According to court documents, his ex-wife Jessie Wilson won a divorce settlement of $157,800 in December 1995.

In 1996, Landry's, Inc. added The Crab House Restaurants to its holdings.

Kemah The Boardwalk Inn, a beautiful 54-room boutique hotel developed and opened by Landry's, Inc. in 1998, makes the company's Kemah Boardwalk a multi-day experience.

In 1999, Marks's daughter, Atha Marks Dimon (at the age of 88), her daughter Athene, her grandson Boyd Vaughan, and great-grandson Reagan Vaughan, rode the Salt Grass Trail -- 70 miles from Brenham to Houston -- in memory of the original cattlemen.

Landry's, Inc. ventured even further into the specialty realm in 2000, when it acquired the world's premier themed restaurant concept, Rainforest Cafe.

Growth accelerated in 2002, when Landry's, Inc. acquired Muer Seafood Restaurants, Chart House, and Saltgrass Steak House.

In 2003, the company opened the Downtown Aquarium — a high-profile 20-acre entertainment complex in Houston with an aquarium exhibit, a restaurant built around a 100,000 gallon, floor-to-ceiling centerpiece aquarium, a bar, banquet facilities, amusement rides and midway games.

Landry's, Inc. entered the gaming realm when it acquired the legendary Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino on Las Vegas' exciting Fremont Street in 2005.

In 2009, the new $150 million Rush Tower added 500 new guest rooms and upscale boutiques.

In 2010, already being the majority shareholder, CEO Tilman J. Fertitta purchased all outstanding shares of stock and gained sole control and ownership of the company again.

In 2011, Golden Nugget Atlantic City opened at the Frank S. Farley Marina.

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier In 2012, Landry's, Inc. expanded its entertainment division even further with the opening of the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, an innovative theme park built entirely over the water.

Mastro's Restaurants In May 2013, Mastro's Restaurants – an eclectic collection of some of the nation's finest steak and seafood establishments – joined the Landry's, Inc. family.

The Golden Nugget most recently expanded to Louisiana with the opening of its Lake Charles location in 2015, yet another AAA Four-Diamond Award winner.

BR Guest Hospitality When Landry’s purchased BR Guest Hospitality in December 2016, it instantly became the largest independent restaurant operator in New York City.

Joe's Crab Shack In August of 2017, Landry’s re-purchased Joe's Crab Shack and along with it, Brick House Tavern & Tap locations throughout the Unites States.