Schafer's Coastal Bar and Grille

What Schafer's Coastal Bar and Grille does

Schafer's Coastal Bar and Grille is a family-owned, single-unit full-service restaurant located at 1002 Aspen Road in Clear Lake Shores, Texas, operating on a waterfront site on Clear Lake with boat and land access. The business is the successor to Outriggers Seafood Grill & Bar, which operated for 18 years at the Kemah-Seabrook bridge location before closing due to the Hwy 146 bridge expansion under eminent domain. Founded in 2017 and operating with a disclosed headcount of seven employees, the restaurant provides dine-in service, off-site catering, private event hosting, and gift card sales under a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model.

The core product is a seafood-forward American menu featuring signature dishes such as Blackened Redfish, Snapper Pontchartrain, Crab Cakes, and Mango Mahi Mahi, complemented by steaks, chops, burgers, and a beverage program of signature cocktails, curated wines, and craft beers. Pricing is unit-based with appetizers at $7.91-$19.81, seafood entrees at $22.28-$39.89, and steaks at $26.87-$52.94, supplemented by under-$13 lunch specials (Tue-Fri 11 AM-4 PM), nightly dinner specials at $15.99-$49.99, and a happy hour (Tue-Thu 3-6 PM). The restaurant participates annually in Houston Restaurant Weeks with $25 lunch and $39 dinner prix fixe menus supporting the Houston Food Bank.

Revenue is generated across four streams: dine-in restaurant sales, off-site catering for corporate and private events, in-restaurant private parties and group reservations, and gift card sales (physical and e-gift via Toast Tab). Customer segments are predominantly local diners, families, seafood enthusiasts, and happy-hour patrons, with private event hosts as a secondary segment. Marketing channels are limited to the restaurant's own website, Facebook, Instagram, Google Business, and Toast Tab email newsletter. The business is independently owned with no disclosed external funding or institutional investors.

Name

Schafer's Coastal Bar and Grille

Legal name

Schafer's Coastal Bar & Grille

Website

https://schaferscoastalbarandgrille.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schafer's Coastal Bar and Grille is a family-owned, single-location waterfront restaurant in Clear Lake Shores, Texas, serving Gulf Coast seafood, steaks, and American fare to local diners, families, and private event hosts via dine-in, catering, and event services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Seafood Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC)

Keywords

• Seafood restaurant
• Waterfront dining
• Catering services
• Happy hour bar
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Clear Lake Shores

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant: Full-service restaurant with table service offering seafood, steaks, American favorites, cocktails, and wine. Revenue generated from food and beverage sales during operating hours.
2. Catering Services: Off-site catering for birthday parties, holiday parties, corporate events, and wedding festivities. Customized event menus and bespoke catering packages.
3. Private Events and Parties: Hosting private dining, group reservations, and special events with dedicated event spaces and custom menus.
4. Gift Cards: E-gift cards and physical gift cards sold in-store for food and beverage redemption. Promotional reward programs during holiday seasons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schafer's is a full-service, family-owned waterfront restaurant and bar in Clear Lake Shores, Texas serving fresh Gulf Coast seafood, steaks, chops, burgers, American favorites, signature cocktails, wine, and craft beer for dine-in guests. It also hosts private parties and group events in dedicated dining spaces, and provides off-site catering for birthdays, holidays, corporate functions, and weddings. The venue is accessible by land and by boat with on-site dockage.

Product overview

Schafer's Coastal Bar & Grille is a family-owned seafood restaurant and bar offering an upscale casual dining experience with waterfront views in Clear Lake Shores, TX. The core product consists of a comprehensive food menu featuring fresh seafood (Blackened Redfish, Snapper Pontchartrain, Crab Cakes, Mahi Mahi) and American favorites (steaks, chops, burgers), complemented by a full drink menu with signature cocktails and curated wines. The restaurant operates as a unified dining service with supplementary offerings including nightly and lunch specials, catering services for off-site events, private party hosting, and gift card programs. The establishment is affiliated with Outriggers Seafood Grill & Bar, an iconic waterfront spot that operated for 18 years under the Kemah-Seabrook bridge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Dine-In Restaurant (Food and Drink Menu) Full-service dine-in dining experience at the waterfront Clear Lake Shores restaurant, featuring fresh seafood (Blackened Redfish, Snapper Pontchartrain, Crab Cakes, Mango Mahi Mahi), steaks, chops, burgers, American favorites, signature cocktails, curated wines, and craft beers served Tue–Sun during operating hours. Targeted at local diners, families, and visitors seeking an upscale-casual waterfront meal.
• Catering Services Off-site catering for birthday parties, holiday parties, corporate events, and wedding festivities with bespoke menus tailored to each event's tastes and needs. Targeted at event hosts and organizations needing full food-and-beverage service at external venues.
• Private Parties and Group Reservations In-restaurant private dining and group reservation hosting for special events, with dedicated event spaces, custom menus, and full bar service. Targeted at individuals and organizations booking group celebrations.
• Gift Cards (E-Gift and Physical) E-gift cards sold online through Toast Tab and physical gift cards sold in-store, redeemable for food and beverages at the restaurant. Promotional offers include a $10 reward card with the purchase of $50 in gift cards during December. Targeted at consumers seeking a gift or stored-value option for the restaurant.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Houston Food BankminorOthersSchafer's participates in Houston Restaurant Weeks, with proceeds from prix fixe menus supporting the Houston Food Bank. Customers can enjoy special menus while contributing to the community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Cadillac Bar: Houston Tex-Mex and seafood institution with strong bar and live-music identity. Comparable Houston waterfront-adjacent full-service bar-and-grille experience.
• Perry's Steakhouse & Grille: Houston-based upscale steakhouse known for premium steaks and pork chops; overlaps with Schafer's steak-night, Italian-night, and pork chop special programming.
• Kemah Boardwalk restaurants (e.g., Aquarium Restaurant): Tourist destination waterfront dining in the same Clear Lake / Kemah corridor; competes for the same boating and family day-trip audience, especially during peak weekends.

Broad incumbents

• Joe's Crab Shack: National casual seafood chain with a bar program and family-friendly environment. Comparable casual seafood-and-bar model, though more value-oriented than Schafer's.
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. National chain focused on shrimp and casual seafood dining in tourist waterfront markets. Comparable seafood-led, view-driven, casual experience.
• Bonefish Grill: National upscale-casual seafood-focused chain. Comparable seafood-led menu and casual-to-upscale dining model, but operates nationally rather than locally.

Direct peers

• Landry's Seafood House: Houston-based full-service seafood restaurant chain serving fresh Gulf seafood, steaks, and cocktails in an upscale casual setting. Closely comparable menu, price points, and target occasion set.
• Saltgrass Steak House: Texas-based steakhouse chain offering steaks, seafood, and American favorites in an upscale casual setting. Overlaps with Schafer's steak-and-seafood menu and Texas Gulf Coast positioning.
• Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen: Houston-area full-service seafood chain offering fresh Gulf-inspired seafood, steaks, and a full bar. Most direct comparable given overlapping Gulf Coast seafood positioning, Houston market, and family casual-to-upscale dining experience.

Others

• Toast (restaurant software): Restaurant POS and online ordering platform that Schafer's already uses for e-gift cards and email marketing; relevant ecosystem peer for understanding the technology stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/197655854285413
• Instagraminstagram.com/schaferscoastalbarandgrille
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schafers

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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