
The Five-Four Concept
54th Street Grill and Bar is the casual dining experience founded in Kansas City, Mo. by Thomas E. Norsworthy. Tom envisioned an establishment with the kind of quality that exceeded national chain competitors for a competitive price. The result is an eclectic, retro style atmosphere where the majority of the food is made from scratch daily as opposed to the competitor's pre-manufactured products. He also noticed that most concepts concentrated on either the dining customer or the bar customer only. While wondering why he couldn't appeal to both groups in the same facility, the 54th Street vision was born. Through clever architecture and attention to detail he was able to create a facility that accommodates both a lively bar crowd and a consistently crowded dining room, translating into a great experience for all.
The New Five-Four
At 54th Street Grill and Bar, it has been our goal to improve upon and upgrade our facilities over time in order to differentiate ourselves from the competitor. As a result, both the interior and exterior of Five-Four has evolved into an upscale casual atmosphere while maintaining casual dining prices. Specifically, Tom Norsworthy worked with professionals to create a more unique look that built upon the original concept. Together, they have incorporated a mixture of interior and exterior upgrades. The building's exterior now has a softer, more rounded touch that features neon capped lighting to accentuate the building as an architectural showpiece during the evening hours. The interior includes even more etched glass, an enhanced furniture package, and a substantial increase in décor throughout the restaurant for both adult and children entertainment. While these improvements have evolved over time, we are confident that our newest restaurant locations in San Antonio, TX fit the perfect prototype and create the ultimate experience for the Five-Four guest.
State of the Art Patios
Many of our high volume locations are accommodated with a unique indoor/outdoor climate controlled seating area that can be utilized on average nine months out of the year. In addition, each new restaurant will be equipped with the "state of the art patios," going forward.
The outdoor patio features a seven to nine person bar fully equipped with both alcohol and dining capabilities. The climate controlled patio is yet another unique concept that was developed to create an outdoor seating area while controlling all of the environmental inconsistencies of the standard competitor's patio. Guest's who appreciate an outdoor environment will achieve the best of both worlds!










