What Peacemaker Lobster and Crab does

Peacemaker Lobster and Crab (legal name Peacemaker Lobster & Crab) is a chef-driven, independent restaurant concept headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri. It operates two physical full-service restaurant locations in the St. Louis metropolitan area — one in Benton Park and one in Kirkwood — each offering fresh coastal seafood, a raw bar, and a full bar. The concept is inspired by the Acadians of the Northeast and Gulf coasts and is led by Chef Kevin Nashan, whose menu pairs playful new dishes (e.g., lobster frito pie, buffalo crawfish poorboy) with coastal classics such as lobster rolls, steamers and boils, chowder, gumbo, and seasonal pies. The signature Peacemaker poorboy — a fried oyster sandwich historically offered as a peace offering — dates back to the 1800s and anchors the brand narrative.

Revenue is generated through dine-in service at the two locations, off-premise catering and events (operated via a dedicated catering subdomain), and digital gift card sales through a third-party e-commerce platform. Seafood is flown in daily, and the spaces are styled with vintage Americana décor and photographs of the fishermen and oystermen supplying the kitchen. The primary customer segment is general dining consumers — local residents and visitors in the St. Louis area seeking high-quality, fresh seafood in a market otherwise distant from coastal sources.

The business is privately held, reports a headcount band of 11–50 employees, and discloses no funding rounds, parent company, subsidiaries, M&A activity, patents, or partnerships in the available data. Marketing is primarily conducted through the company's own website, with no disclosed integrations, mobile app, API, or proprietary technology platform.

Name

Peacemaker Lobster and Crab

Legal name

Peacemaker Lobster & Crab

Website

https://peacemakerstl.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peacemaker Lobster and Crab operates two chef-driven seafood restaurants in the St. Louis metro area (Benton Park and Kirkwood), serving daily-flown-in coastal seafood with Acadian-inspired dishes, a raw bar, and full bar service, plus catering and gift cards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Restaurants

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

Keywords

• Seafood restaurants
• Fresh seafood dining
• Coastal cuisine
• Catering services
• Raw bar offerings

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis, Missouri

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co. operates casual seafood restaurants serving Acadian-inspired coastal cuisine, with menu items such as lobster rolls, the historic Peacemaker fried oyster poorboy, raw bar oysters from the Gulf and Atlantic, peel-and-eat shrimp, steamers, boils, chowder, gumbo, and seasonal pies. Seafood is flown in daily, and the restaurants also feature classic cocktails, spiked slushies, and catering services for private events alongside digital gift cards.

Product overview

Peacemaker Lobster and Crab Co. is a restaurant business offering a unified dining experience centered on fresh coastal seafood. The core offering is in-restaurant dining featuring a menu inspired by Acadian cuisine from the Northeast and Gulf coasts, with signature dishes including lobster rolls, the historical Peacemaker poorboy (fried oyster sandwich), raw bar selections, and classic cocktails. Additional services include catering and events for private functions and gift cards for customer purchases. The restaurant operates two locations in the St. Louis metropolitan area (Benton Park and Kirkwood).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Restaurant Dining Casual dine-in experience featuring Acadian-inspired coastal seafood dishes served in a rustic setting with vintage Americana décor; available at the Benton Park and Kirkwood (St. Louis) locations.
• Catering & Events Off-site catering services providing seafood-based menu options for private gatherings and functions in the St. Louis region.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards purchasable online, redeemable for dining experiences at Peacemaker locations.
• Raw Bar Selection of fresh raw bar items including rotating oysters from the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean, peel and eat shrimp, and a daily crudo, available at both restaurant locations.
• Cocktail Bar Program Full bar service in the spacious bar area offering classic cocktails such as the Dark & Stormy and Sazerac, along with spiked slushies.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Red Lobster: Largest U.S. casual seafood chain; broad incumbent offering overlapping seafood menu items (lobster, crab, shrimp) at a more mass-market price point than Peacemaker's chef-driven positioning.
• Bonefish Grill: National casual-upscale seafood chain; broader incumbent with overlapping fresh-seafood positioning but a more standardized menu and broader geographic footprint than Peacemaker.
• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: Upscale seafood and steakhouse chain with a strong bar program; broader incumbent in the same full-service seafood-plus-cocktails category as Peacemaker, but at a more premium national scale.

Emerging players

• Luke's Lobster: Lobster-roll focused seafood concept with retail/shop and small-restaurant formats; overlapping with Peacemaker's lobster-roll signature item and coastal sourcing story, though a smaller-scale player.

Direct peers

• Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen: Full-service Cajun/Gulf seafood restaurant chain with raw bar, boils, gumbo, and chowder; directly comparable to Peacemaker's Acadian-inspired coastal menu and full-service format.
• Legal Sea Foods: Long-standing full-service seafood restaurant group known for fresh-fish sourcing and a raw bar; directly comparable to Peacemaker on fresh-coastal positioning and full-service dining.
• Acme Oyster House: Iconic Gulf Coast oyster and seafood house with raw bar, po'boys, and Cajun preparations; closely comparable to Peacemaker's Acadian/Gulf-inspired cuisine and oyster-bar-driven dining experience.
• The Boiling Crab: Casual Cajun/seafood boil concept offering crawfish, crab, shrimp, and lobster with playful sauces; directly comparable to Peacemaker's boil-and-shack-style seafood offering and casual-but-thoughtful positioning.
• Half Shell Oyster Bar: Seafood restaurant concept with raw bar, oysters, and Cajun-influenced preparations; directly comparable to Peacemaker's raw bar focus and coastal/Cajun menu mix.
• McCormick & Schmick's: Full-service seafood chain emphasizing fresh, daily-changing selections and a classic cocktail bar; directly comparable to Peacemaker's daily-fresh sourcing and bar-driven atmosphere.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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