G & M Restaurant & Lounge

What G & M Restaurant & Lounge does

G & M Restaurant & Lounge is an independently owned, family-operated seafood restaurant and direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer headquartered in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. The business operates from a single brick-and-mortar location at 804 Hammonds Ferry Road, which originated as a neighborhood pizza joint in 1974 and was converted into a seafood restaurant in 1993. Over 30+ years, the company has built a regional reputation around its proprietary jumbo lump crab cake recipe, recognized as the #1 crab cake in Maryland by Baltimore Magazine and featured in USA Today, Food Network, and the Baltimore Sun.

The company's core product line centers on jumbo lump crab cakes (fresh, gluten-free, and bulk tub formats), supported by a broader seafood and premium protein catalog including stuffed shrimp, shrimp salad, crab dip, Maryland crab soup, cream of crab soup, wild-caught tuna, Norwegian salmon, and Creekstone Farms Black Angus steaks. Distribution occurs through three channels: dine-in restaurant service, carryout and catering ordered via ToastTab, and a nationwide e-commerce storefront at gandmcrabcakes.com that ships products overnight to all 50 U.S. states using FedEx with insulated packaging and frozen gel packs. The technology stack is typical of small-business DTC retail: a Magento-style storefront, ToastTab for fulfillment, Google Analytics and Hotjar for behavior analytics, and standard email marketing. A G&M Rewards loyalty program incentivizes repeat purchases and referrals.

The company serves two primary customer segments: individual consumers across all 50 states who order fresh crab cakes and seafood for home consumption, gifting, and special occasions, and local Maryland diners who patronize the dine-in restaurant. Catering for events and parties is a secondary segment. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales, in-restaurant dining, catering orders, and gift cards (denominations $25 to $1,000). No external funding, no parent company, and no institutional ownership have been disclosed; the business operates as a private single-location restaurant with a nationwide shipping extension.

Name

G & M Restaurant & Lounge

Legal name

G & M Restaurant & Lounge

Website

https://gandmcrabcakes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

G & M Restaurant & Lounge is a Maryland-based seafood restaurant and direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in jumbo lump crab cakes and Chesapeake Bay seafood products, shipping overnight to all 50 U.S. states from its Linthicum Heights location.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Restaurant & Direct-to-Consumer Crab Cake E-Commerce

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117), Fish and Seafood Retailers (44525), Limited-Service Restaurants (722513)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigerated Meat & Seafood (Processed/Packaged) (CRADACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seafood Fast Casual (THAFABAJ), Seafood Markets & Fishmongers (CRAHAHAC), Frozen Seafood Meals & Value-Added Seafood (CRADADAG)

Keywords

• Fresh crab cakes
• Maryland seafood restaurant
• Overnight seafood shipping
• Jumbo lump crab cakes
• Seafood gift bundles

Headquarters

HQ city

Linthicum Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Online Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of crab cakes, seafood products, soups, and appetizers shipped overnight to customers nationwide. Products include crab cakes, crab dip, shrimp salad, stuffed shrimp, crab balls, soups, tuna steaks, salmon, and steaks. Bulk options and bundled packages are also available.
2. Restaurant Dining: In-restaurant dining service at the Linthicum Heights location offering a full menu of seafood dishes, steaks, sandwiches, salads, and soups. Lunch and dinner service available with casual dining atmosphere.
3. Catering Services: Catering delivery and carryout orders for events and gatherings, available through their online ordering system.
4. Gift Cards: Digital and physical gift cards sold in various denominations, available for use at the restaurant or online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

G&M Restaurant & Lounge operates a Maryland seafood restaurant in Linthicum Heights and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform selling fresh jumbo lump crab cakes, complementary seafood (crab dip, shrimp salad, stuffed shrimp, crab balls, Maryland and cream of crab soups), premium proteins (tuna, salmon, Black Angus steaks), and gift/party bundles shipped overnight via FedEx to all 50 states. It also offers in-restaurant dining, carryout, and catering services.

Product overview

G & M Restaurant & Lounge is a Maryland-based seafood restaurant and e-commerce company specializing in premium Chesapeake Bay seafood products shipped nationwide. Their core product portfolio centers on jumbo lump crab cakes (available in 8oz and 4oz portions, fresh or gluten-free, individual or bulk tubs), complemented by stuffed shrimp, shrimp salad, crab dip, and crab soups (both Maryland-style tomato base and cream of crab). They expand their offerings with wild-caught proteins (tuna steak, Norwegian salmon) and premium Black Angus steaks from Creekstone Farms. The product lineup includes single items, condiments (cocktail sauce, tartar sauce), and bundled packages (Mini Sampler, Crab Lover's Bundle, Surf & Turf Bundle, Holiday Package, Party Bundle) designed for gifting, entertaining, and everyday dining. The company operates both as a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Linthicum Heights, MD and as an e-commerce retailer shipping fresh/frozen products overnight to all 50 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (8oz) Award-winning 8oz jumbo lump crab cake made fresh (never frozen) with jumbo lump crab meat, white bread, mayonnaise, eggs, seafood seasoning, ground mustard, white pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Sold individually for $35.00 to consumers nationwide.
• Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (4oz) 4oz jumbo lump crab cake served as a sandwich or with crackers, broiled to a golden standard. Targeted at consumers wanting a smaller portion or appetizer serving.
• Gluten-Free Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (8oz) Gluten-free version of the signature 8oz crab cake, made with gluten-free white bread. Note: not certified gluten-free; ships frozen. Targeted at consumers with gluten sensitivities or preferences.
• 12 Crab Balls (2oz each) One dozen 2oz jumbo lump crab balls (24oz total), formed from the signature crab cake mixture. Sold for $120.00 to consumers for appetizer or party use.
• 24oz Crab Cake Tub (Bulk) 24oz of award-winning jumbo lump crab cake mixture in bulk tub format. Always fresh, never frozen. Used by home cooks to make custom-sized crab cakes or crab balls.
• 32oz Crab Cake Tub (Bulk) 32oz of award-winning jumbo lump crab cake mixture in larger bulk tub for maximum savings. Includes 4oz scoop. Always fresh, never frozen. Sold for $135.00.
• Stuffed Shrimp (10oz) One 10oz jumbo lump stuffed shrimp made with U12 butterflied shrimp stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat. Sold for $38.00.
• Handmade Shrimp Salad (1.5lbs) 24oz of handmade shrimp salad mixed with creamy mayonnaise and celery seed, shipped fresh overnight for sandwiches.
• Jumbo Lump Crab Dip (12oz) 12 ounces of rich and creamy crab dip with plenty of jumbo lump crabmeat, baked at 375 degrees until golden brown. Sold for $26.00.
• Maryland Crab Soup (12oz) Tomato-base soup with jumbo lump crab meat, claw meat, crab base, beef base, Old Bay, bay leaves, tomatoes, and fresh vegetables. Arrives frozen. Sold for $12.00.
• Cream of Crab Soup (12oz) Cream-based jumbo lump crab soup made with crab meat, milk, heavy cream, sherry wine, flour, and butter. Contains sherry wine. Sold for $14.00.
• Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna Steak (6oz) 6oz wild caught yellowfin tuna steak, sashimi-grade with semi-translucent bright red color. Previously frozen. Cook to 145°F. Sold for $13.00.
• Norwegian Salmon Fillet (8oz) Norwegian salmon harvested from clear Atlantic waters, deboned, flash-frozen, and vacuum-packed to seal in freshness, taste, and nutrition. Ruby-red flesh. Sold for $15.00.
• Black Angus Tenderloin Filet (8oz) 8oz Creekstone Farms Black Angus Tenderloin Filet, tender and juicy steak, hand-cut to demanding specifications. Cook to 145°F. Sold for $25.00.
• Black Angus New York Strip Steak (12oz) 12oz Creekstone Farms Black Angus New York Strip Steak, hand-cut prime beef topped with roasted garlic brown butter. Grill at 350°F for 6 minutes per side.
• G&M Homemade Cocktail Sauce (8oz) Homemade cocktail sauce, 8oz, paired best with the award-winning jumbo lump crab cakes.
• G&M Homemade Tartar Sauce (8oz) Homemade tartar sauce, 8oz, pairs well with most seafood, especially crab cakes.
• Mini G&M Sampler Bundle Sample pack including 2 12oz Maryland crab soups (tomato base), 2 8oz crab cakes, and 1 stuffed shrimp. Designed for tasting parties and small gatherings.
• Crab Lover's Bundle True Maryland seafood feast including 2 8oz jumbo lump crab cakes, 2 12oz cream of crab soup, and 1 12oz jumbo lump creamy crab dip. Targeted at crab enthusiasts and gift-givers.
• Surf & Turf Bundle (Dinner for Two) Premium dinner bundle for two including 2 8oz filet mignons, 2 8oz jumbo lump stuffed shrimp, and 2 12oz Maryland crab soups. Sold for $145.00.
• 32oz Crab Cake Party Bundle Party pack including 32oz tub of jumbo lump crab cake recipe (makes 4 8oz crab cakes), 8oz homemade cocktail sauce, and 8oz homemade tartar sauce. Sold for $140.00.
• Holiday Package Holiday gift package including 6 12oz Maryland crab soups, 3 8oz crab cakes, and 3 stuffed shrimp. Sold for $279.99.
• Digital Gift Card Digital gift card emailed instantly to the recipient, available in denominations from $25 to $1,000 in $25 increments. Never expires; usable at the restaurant or online store.
• Restaurant Dining Service In-restaurant dining service at 804 Hammonds Ferry Road, Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Full menu of seafood dishes, steaks, sandwiches, salads, and soups. Dining room hours Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm. Casual dining atmosphere.
• Catering Services (Pickup and Delivery) Catering delivery and carryout orders for events and gatherings, available through the ToastTab online ordering system. Supports corporate catering, event catering, party platters, and holiday meals.
• Carryout Service Carryout ordering with 30 minutes advance notice, available through the ToastTab platform for in-person pickup. Carryout hours Sun-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ positive reviews from customers across the country
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cameron's Seafood: DTC seafood retailer specializing in Maryland-style crab cakes and Chesapeake seafood shipped nationwide. Competes for the same diaspora/gifting customer and uses a similar overnight-shipping model.
• Fulton Fish Market: Online seafood retailer offering fresh and frozen fish/seafood shipped nationwide with curated bundles and gifting options. Comparable DTC model and premium seafood positioning.
• Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics: Premium DTC seafood and meal brand shipping wild-caught fish, shellfish, and prepared items nationwide. Comparable in DTC perishable-shipping model and premium gifting positioning.
• Phillips Foods / Phillips Maryland Crab Cakes: Maryland-based seafood company famous for crab cakes, both restaurant (Phillips Seafood) and packaged/DTC nationwide shipping. Most directly comparable peer in jumbo lump crab cakes and Maryland seafood brand.
• CrabPlace.com (Andy Ruina's Crab Place): Online Maryland seafood retailer shipping crabs, crab cakes, and seafood nationwide. Directly competes in DTC packaged Maryland seafood and shares the same overnight perishable-shipping economics.

Broad incumbents

• Legal Sea Foods: Established seafood restaurant chain and packaged seafood retailer. Overlaps on seafood dining plus DTC packaged products, but as a broader multi-category player rather than a crab-cake specialist.
• McCormick & Schmick's: Established seafood-focused restaurant chain. Comparable as an upscale seafood dining concept but operates at broader scale and lacks the DTC packaged-seafood arm.

Others

• Toast (ToastTab): Restaurant POS/ordering platform used by G&M for online ordering, carryout, and catering. Included as a technology/infrastructure partner rather than a competitor, but relevant ecosystem reference.

Emerging players

• SeaBear Smokehouse: DTC seafood and prepared-meal brand shipping smoked fish, seafood, and ready-to-heat products nationwide. Comparable gifting, bundle, and overnight-shipping playbook, though product mix skews smoked/prepared vs. fresh crab cakes.

Regional players

• Captain's Table Restaurant & Catering: Maryland/Chesapeake seafood restaurant and catering operation. Comparable as a regional seafood dining and catering competitor but without a nationwide DTC shipping component.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gandmrestaurant
• Instagraminstagram.com/gandmrestaurant
• TikToktiktok.com/@gandmrestaurant
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/g-&-m-restaurant-&-lounge

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Investors

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M&A

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