titleNormally, I try to wait until the hype dies down and the restaurant has worked out the kinks when it's this new, but none of that applies. Go now and go often. That's really the best way to try everything on the menu.
Since Peacemaker has been getting a ton of press already and you know what to expect when you hear the name Kevin Nashan. (I even saw him in the kitchen!) As a seafood lover, I am just thrilled that there is a top notch place in St. Louis for it now along with a casual feel.
The inside is a stark contrast to Sidney Street, literally down the street, as the Peacemaker has a New England lobster shack feel to it. All the servers are in t-shirts and aprons, and there were quite a few of them for a medium-sized space. This means excellent service.
Another great idea that I had was getting there early on a Friday night. The restaurant was actually slow at 5:30pm when we arrived and by 6pm, it was just starting to get busy. Peacemaker doesn't take reservations for parties less than six, so you definitely want to plan accordingly. By the time we left at 7:30, there were almost as many people waiting outside the restaurant as they were inside, and the bar area was packed.
Getting to the restaurant early meant we could review the menu and plan our attack. Of course we wanted to order everything, but luckily, it wasn't too long so we could cover most areas. We started the night with five different types of oysters, and I found that I enjoyed the saltier ones better since I was able to compare them all. Regardless, they are so light that you can afford to have quite a few and still have room for the rest of the menu.
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| Oysters |
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| Gumbo |
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| Fried Green Tomatoes |
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| Shrimp Po'Boy |
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| Lobster Roll |
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| Peach Pie with ice cream and magic shell |
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| Lobster Frito Pie |
Resources:
Peacemaker Lobster & Crab= http://peacemakerstl.com/
Photos by Patience Scanlon
