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Talk to the GIFQ team →McCormick & Schmick's operates in select major metros including Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and several other urban markets. Recipients should confirm their nearest location on the McCormick & Schmick's website before planning a visit, as the footprint is smaller than national chains. This brand is not suited for reward programs targeting recipients in rural areas or smaller secondary markets.
McCormick & Schmick's gift cards are subject to the terms set by Landry's Inc., the parent company, and U.S. federal law prohibits inactivity fees for the first 12 months after purchase. Cards generally do not carry an expiration date, but buyers should verify current terms at the time of order since Landry's policies can apply across its portfolio brands. For large bulk orders, request written confirmation of expiry terms before issuing cards to recipients.
The brand works for both use cases, but it performs best as a client entertainment or sales incentive reward given its upscale-dining positioning and average check size that supports a full meal with drinks. For employee recognition, it signals meaningful appreciation for mid-to-senior level staff without the complications of expense-report reimbursement. It is less practical for broad-base employee programs where many recipients lack a nearby location.
Available denominations are confirmed at the time of order through GIFQ; common values for restaurant brands in this tier range from $25 to $100 per card. Higher denominations align better with the brand's average spend, where a dinner for two with wine typically runs $80–$140. Contact GIFQ directly to confirm current denomination options and minimum order quantities for bulk purchases.
Landry's operates a shared gift card program across many of its portfolio restaurants, which can include Chart House, Saltgrass Steak House, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and others. This cross-brand usability is a meaningful advantage for B2B buyers because it effectively widens the redemption network for recipients who may not have a McCormick & Schmick's nearby. Confirm current cross-brand acceptance with GIFQ or directly with Landry's before communicating this benefit to recipients.
Compared to brands like Eddie V's or The Capital Grille, McCormick & Schmick's sits at a slightly more accessible price point while still conveying a premium experience, which can make it easier to justify across a wider range of recipient seniority levels. Unlike national steakhouse chains with larger location networks, McCormick & Schmick's has a narrower footprint, so it is most effective for programs concentrated in major metro markets. The Landry's cross-brand card usability partially offsets the location limitation.
McCormick & Schmick's is a U.S.-based upscale seafood restaurant chain with locations concentrated in major metropolitan markets. Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1979, the brand built its reputation on fresh daily fish menus, an extensive wine and cocktail list, and a formal dining environment suited to professional occasions. For B2B buyers, the appeal is straightforward: McCormick & Schmick's occupies the upper-middle tier of American restaurant dining — above casual chains, below ultra-fine dining — which makes it a credible choice for client entertainment budgets, executive team dinners, and high-value employee recognition without triggering the scrutiny that comes with Michelin-level spend. Recipients are typically sales professionals, senior employees, managers, or clients who can comfortably use a restaurant gift card in a business context. Redemption happens in-restaurant at the point of sale; the brand is not structured around e-commerce or delivery, so cards are best suited for in-person dining occasions. Headquarters and ownership now sit under Landry's Inc., the Houston-based hospitality group that also operates Chart House, Saltgrass Steak House, and others, giving the brand broad operational backing. For HR and marketing teams building reward catalogs, McCormick & Schmick's works well as a premium dining option for U.S.-based recipients in cities where locations are active.
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