We had a nice experience here. A bit confusing a first having to use two different QR codes to order drinks and food but not the biggest deal. Drinks came out super quick (it was not too busy) and there is plenty to choose from. At our table we had mussels, lobster rolls and fish sandwich, but I can't speak for the later because I didn't try it but who ordered looked happy. The mussels were warm and tasty and the lobster roll (yes it's kind of expensive) was very good. We will for sure be going back probably during the summer to enjoy for outdoor spaces. read more

Guess Memorial Day snuck up on them. 2pm Monday May 26 (Memorial Day) Went to order food- all the windows are closed. Finally asked an employee and was told they got too busy so they aren't selling anymore food. Crazy Also- ton of kids running around. Guess good or bad depends on your view read more

I have to give a shout out to some great food and top notch customer service we were blessed with, yesterday. We had a very sizeable takeout order from Peacemaker Lobster in Kirkwood, and when we got home with all the food to finally sit down to our lunch, we realized that they forgot the gumbo. Folks were hungry and the gumbo was the absolute crux if someone's meal, hence, we called to request they have it ready so we could run someone back to the restaurant to pick it up. I spoke to the manager, Jordan, who offered to bring the gumbo to US. Folks...I am not kidding you, Jordan drove to our home and HAND DELIVERED that gumbo so that our meal would not be further disrupted, AND included complimentary dessert to amend the mistake. Now, THAT is customer service. Featured here: Connecticut style steamed lobster bun, shrimp po boy, house made chips, peel and eat shrimp, fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, gumbo, smothered collard greens, and cinnamon sugar bread sticks. THANK YOU, Peacemaker Lobster, for making our dining experience a delicious and memorable time..we will certainly be back MANY times...save a good seat for us out on the patio during live music night. read more

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The wait staff is very friendly but the food was bleh and expensive. Lobster was tough and bland. Way too much breading on the oysters. Clams in clam chowder were tough and the chowder was way too salty. read more

Food was excellent and so were were their appetizers. I got the station burger and fries and the hush puppies and fried pickles. Hush puppies were slightly dry but a great taste and dip. We weren't on the outdoor/main area but in the inside by the bar was really nice and quiet so depending on how you're feeling it's pretty nice. Services was great staff was friendly but the only downside was ordering drinks in the app it was acting up so we had to get drinks at the bar. read more

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I really wanted to have a lobster roll on my birthday, so the only place to really do that is Peacemaker. I have been wanting to check out this new location, so it was a win win! The Blues game was on inside and there were plenty of people, but many tables to pick from. It was a little confusing entering and not being sure where to go, but quickly figured it out. I wanted to eat outside, but it was just a little too chilly. It would be nice if there were some heatlamps outside. We split the lobster mac n cheese and a lobster roll. The food came out pretty quickly and the staff was attentive at re-filling out waters. The lobster was tender and probably some of the best I've had from Peacemaker. Not a disappointing birthday dinner! read more

The cinnamon pretzels and cream cheese icing were delicious. My friends and I finished the entire basket. If you have a sweet tooth and enjoy cinnamon sugar you'll love these! I also really enjoyed the outdoor area. It was lovely to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. There is a train that comes by which all the children enjoy but can be a bit loud. Overall, I would definitely visit again. read more

4 Hands Peacemaker - Cinnamon pretzels - Breweries Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

A new 4 Hands Brewery located in the heart of downtown Kirkwood. The location is great, as are many other restaurants nearby. Sharing the same outdoor patio space, a brewery on one side with Peacemaker on the other. I was here for a friend's birthday celebration. I only had drinks which were refreshing and delicious. My favorite was the Stella Blue cocktail. I did not try any food, but the menu had a bunch of options which looked tasty. Orders can be placed inside as well as scanning the QR codes on tables to order. I liked the overall vibe of this establishment, a fun space to chill out and hangout with friends. read more

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The vibe is so cool and chill. They have live music that sounded Great! The beer list is vast and amazing. The people that work there are very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and got done quickly. Every thing was clean and you can sit inside or outside. Absolutely going back! read more

I really wanted to love this new addition to the area but sadly it felt short for us. The so/so: We felt the food was lacking and overpriced. The lobster in the lobster roll was rubbery and lacked flavor, we got a poboy and it felt like with bread with mostly breading. The only redeeming part was the bisque which was the highlight of our order. The good: it's a really beautiful locale with in door and out door options. The bathrooms outside are air conditioned and you have options depending on the weather. It was busy when we stopped in but we were served quickly. We ordered our drinks via the app and the food at their ordering window outside. We might stop in if we are in the area and planning to just grab a drink. I would pass on the food for now. read more

We had an overall positive experience here on a Wednesday night. When we arrived around 7 pm we had a choice of open seating inside or outside for the 7 of us. We had to wipe our table down a little bit as it was dirty. We chose outside because the inside was really loud. We ordered our drinks via the QR code and it came out super fast each time. We ordered at the window for Peacemaker and got a buzzer. It came out fresh fairly quickly maybe 10 minutes. And was really good. We had main lobster roll, kids Mac and cheese and grilled cheese, gumbo, shrimp salad, club salad, hush puppies, crawfish sandwich, and po boy all with home made chips. All were very delicious. We enjoyed the outdoor seating and with the occasional train passing by. I'd come back. Hard seltzers were yummy. read more

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We came here over 4th of July weekend about 3pm on a Saturday. We were surprised to see how busy it was at this off time. Almost every table was taken and it was extremely loud in there. It was hard to talk to our friends at the table. I did really like the setup though...I loved the patio tables and the open air inside patio that was a lot cooler to sit and the grassy area next to the train tracks. The caboose train car out front was super cute. When the trains go by, they honk their horn...kinda cool! The food at Peacemaker was very good. We ordered the hush puppies, buffalo crawfish steamed buns, and the shrimp poorboy. The hush puppies were so good! Crispy and buttery cornbread. The crawfish was cooked well and tasted really good tossed in the buffalo sauce and I enjoyed the tender steamed buns. The shrimp on the poorboy was huge and had a tasty batter on it and fried up just right. The bread on the poorboy was tender as well. I just wish I could get a side other than chips or fries to go with it...I don't like either of those items. I was able to get the Strawberry Fields drink as a mocktail and it was very good and refreshing on a hot day. read more

What a great place! I go to StLouis once a year to visit a friend and she brought me here. Great set up with outdoor patio vibe, but still a bar top and indoor sitting. Beer was great as usual and love the new hard ice brew! Food was excellent, gumbo and greens on point!! Shrimp was fresh and plentiful. Crawdads had a yummy sauce! I will definitely be back! read more

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I really love the location on this for Peacemaker! And their selection of drinks is obviously awesome. Came in today and it was pretty busy as far as the middle of a work day goes - mostly older retired couples and groups. The food was good; we enjoyed a cob salad w/brisket, clam chowder, hush puppies & fish sandwich. Honestly the fish sandwich was the best & stole the show very well seasoned, very crispy (and stayed crispy!) and huge! The hush puppy's weren't great - coulda skipped those and the brisket was pretty fatty (even for brisket). Over all it was good and we enjoyed it! Can't wait to come back in the summer!! read more

I love this concept and space and can't wait to come back when the weather was nice! You order on your phone which makes paying so easy. The food came out super fast and was all amazing- especially the lobster roll. Food is definitely on the more expensive end but so is all fresh & delicious seafood in Missouri. read more

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I ordered a few different stouts , single origin and absence of light. Couldn't decide at first and they let me have a sample. Great beers, beautiful atmosphere w tons of natural light. I liked the QR code option but I just went up to the counter. read more

This place was brand new, and adorably decorated! Celebrated 4th of July with a lobster roll! There is no real service here, as you order briefly from a cashier and you get all of your own utensils, condiments etc. Think chipotle without the customization. The vibe was a little off, it's meant to be a brewery but a lot of families had their children running around, messing with the outdoor decor and generally getting in everyone's way. For the price, you would expect a much more pleasant atmosphere. The lobster roll was good, but consider another spot for any kind of intimate conversation or drinking comfortably. read more

4 Hands Peacemaker - lobster roll, fries, chips - Breweries Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

Food was excellent! We ordered a variety of appetizers which were all delicious. Also ordered sandwiches which were great. The buffalo crawfish poorboy was off the chart. Unfortunately, I am not a self service fan. It was confusing and chaotic and inconvenient. I will probably come back and deal with the self service but certainly not my preference. read more

No lobster ordered for this meal. It was meh. A bit disappointing. Gumbo soup starter was lukewarm. Tepid really. Flavor was ok, but a wee bit bland. My Frisco melt was pretty great though. Wife got the chopped salad, which was packed with various proteins. But the chicken pieces also included some cartilage and tendons. So that was off putting. House chips were good too. Seasoned with Old Bay. But not hot and fresh from the fryer. I could see a huge tub in the kitchen filled with the chips. read more

4 Hands Peacemaker - Chopped salad with chicken - Breweries Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

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The shrimp po boy was so delicious! They have a bunch of yummy beers and the atmosphere is awesome!!! Such a cool, chill place for some yummy food and drinks!! read more

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We used to eat at peacemaker a few years ago ( in city location) last time we ate there , lobster rolls were overcooked ( very chewy ) But recently we thought , hey new location , that was a couple years back , maybe a fluke Nope Ate at Kirkwood location today $ 37.00 was market price per lobster roll , which we get , it's lobster . But the portion was hilariously scant , like 4 crumbles of lobster And the capper - very rubbery and overcooked These guys just overcook lobster , overcharge for it , and serve inadequate portions Even the cold lobster roll was overcooked , ( we ordered both kinds warm and cold ) so it seems that's just how they lobster roll read more

I met some friends for lunch on a Friday. We got bar seats because it was crowded. We ordered with the QR code instead of waiting in a long line. We ordered a warm lobster roll, the lobster mac and cheese, the hush-puppies, the steamed pork buns, and the clam roll. The food took maybe 15-20 minutes to come out and was brought out by 2 different runners. So first off nothing was hot or fresh tasting. Everything was very brown and over fried. The chips side dish on both plates was too hard. The clams in the clam roll were cold and the thick breading was separating from the clam when you bit into them. It was way over saturated in mayonnaise. The hush-puppies were too hard and had no flavor. The lobster meat on the roll and in the mac and cheese had to be precooked. I don't mean they are buying precooked meat. I just mean it was not cooked to order and tasted like it. The cheese sauce on the mac was under seasoned. It was a disappointing meal and I have previously enjoyed Peacemaker in Soulard. The best bite of the meal was the Companion roll that was fresh and perfectly buttered and toasted. As we were about finished a woman walked up to us to ask how the food was. I couldn't lie and I said "It's OK." We are not ones to complain. She started asking questions. I said nothing came out hot and it's all over fried. She asked how we ordered and what number our QR code is. This was 4 days ago and she did nothing except imply she was going to do something then not do it. To be clear we weren't asking for anything or expecting it. I would go back to drink but I'd skip the food on my next visit. Obviously the beer is cold and good. It's clear that 4 Hands and Peacemaker are operating 2 separate businesses under one roof but I heard a lot of comments from the bartender directed to numerous groups that "I work for 4 Hands and not Peacemaker." The reality is the diners don't care who works where. They just want it to be right. read more

4 Hands Peacemaker - Lunch Spread - Breweries Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

Two of us came for lunch on a Tuesday. The layout was difficult to navigate. They have a side patio, indoor and a back patio. Took us a second to find the main entrance. The food was not worth the price. A single small lobster roll served with fries or chips was $37. It's the type of place where you order with a QR code, and we had to order drinks and food separately. The service was nice enough, and the place was clean and well put together. All together, with tip, spent $53 for one person. Wasn't worth it. read more

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No table service, poor selection for cocktails and food was just far. Would not recommend. Bar tenders were very uninterested in service.

I'd been to the STL city peacemaker twice, and to me it's just okay. I had chewy lobster roll there, and wasn't eager to have their expensive food again, but i was outnumbered so we ended up here at this Kirkwood location for beers and apps. Our 4 Hands draft beers were good, as to be expected. As for the peacemaker food: GUMBO: VERY DISAPPOINTING. Two of us had this, and it was only broth, albeit tasty, and a few grains of rice. Huh? Did they forget the sausage, or shrimp or some veg? I expected a nice hearty cup of gumbo with protein in it. Nope. I regret not complaining at the time. HUSHPUPPIES: Tasty, just hushpuppies with a nice little dip. SHRIMP: Peel and eat shrimp very tasty, but 1/2 lb is not very many shrimp for 20 bucks. oh, well. PRETZELS: My fave of all the apps we had was the pretzels with whitefish dip. A generous amount and very tasty. Heavy rain came, and the place filled up inside and became lively. We had a nice time and spent a lot. The employees were all very nice. But too little bang for the buck. Slim chances that I'll return, tbh. read more

I went for the first time tonight. This is a really nice place. The space is great with a nice patio and covered indoor/outdoor area with a bar and TVs. There is also an indoor restaurant area. The food and drinks were great. The only hiccup for some first timers will be understanding the ordering system. You have to order either from the walk up window or using the qr code at the table. Once you go one time it is easy to understand. The service was great. The servers brought the food and drinks out quickly and cleared the table when we were finished. They were very friendly. read more

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Excellent in every way. The food was very good and perfect service. I think I'll be a regular. read more

If you're looking for the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious warm lobster roll and a cold, fresh beer, look no further! The lobster roll was packed with succulent, buttery lobster meat and the fries were great too. The outdoor seating area was a bonus on the nice afternoon we went. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

4 Hands Peacemaker - Lobster Roll - Breweries Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

My experience was terrible. I sat down someone brought water and said there's the menu. No instructions, nothing. I was supposed to scan a QR code and order. One major problem, I didn't have a phone. Ok no wait staff, I took a last sip of my free water got up and left. Never again read more

We love this place! Lindsey and Daryl are amazing bartenders. The food and beer selection is amazing! We have always had a great experience here. Highly recommend! read more

In some ways, Peacemaker is exactly what kirkwood needed: A beautiful outdoor space for people to gather and enjoy delicious lobster rolls and a cold beer. It looks perfectly designed. It feels like a place that could be here for 100 years. But there are some glaring problems that could lead to it not lasting even 100 weeks. The "find your own table" concept is nice in theory, but there needs to be a table system (comparable to Flower Child). It's not a dealbreaker, but it would help make the experience run smoother. I've watched multiple groups of people argue over tables. It's senseless and easily avoidable. The process: Stand in line, order (only food) at a window, find your own table, clean off your own table, dispose of your own trash and tray. This is all fine, but when your default tip percentage at said window is 20%, you're tone deaf in today's society. No one wants to be responsible for your employees' salaries. Pay them a fair wage and do away with this absurdity. You're already charging nearly $40 for 1/4 lb of lobster... if you think I'm tipping $20+ on a $100 order to a pimply faced teenager at your window, you're cuckoo. Then they ask you for your phone number... why? They don't actually call you, they give you one of those remote buzzer devices for when your food is ready. You absolutely do not need to ask people for phone numbers. This is dumb and slows the process down. The taste of the lobster is actually quite good. I'm from the New England area and have had thousands of lobster rolls in my life. But your presentation is insulting. You cut a tiny 3 inch slit in your bun that goes 1 inch deep and then pile a quarter pound of lobster on top of it as if it's over flowing. That's dishonest and disrespectful to your customer. I don't expect you to give me a pound of lobster for $20, but I do expect you to not take me for a fool who doesn't know any better. Drinks: Like standing in lines? Perfect, because if you want drinks you'll need to do it all over again at the 4 Hands Brewery located 40 steps away in another part of the complex. And they'll suggest a 20% tip by default on their screens too! In conclusion, the logistics of this place needs to be reconfigured. I went recently on a sunny weekend day at noon and it was literally dead. There were no customers. That's a bad omen this early, and a sign that the owner needs to go back to the drawing board. read more

Not impressed. Ordering by QR code and being expected to tip someone to carry your food out is silly. Text me and I will come pick it up and you can save the labor. The drinks were weak and unflavored with the exception being the frozen peach tea, my wife did like that. As another poster said there are too many people sitting outside nursing a drink or eating clementines ice cream. Inside is so loud you can't talk across a table and some acoustical treatment would be nice. Plus two separate checks? One for food and one for drinks ? Too much work for too little positive experience. read more

So, contrary to all the negative reviews, I had an excellent experience. I read up on how this place works prior. My husband and I came here for a little afternoon "snack" and drinks. The process was very simple. The staff was very friendly. We sat down, ordered at the table via the "Toast"...very simple. Someone brought us our food which was delicious. To sum it up, we will return next week for dinner. The ambiance was perfect. I myself Love trains. The seating is nestled in a nice area overlooking the trains passing by. read more

We LOVE 4 Hands' beer and seltzers, and decently regularly visit the original location downtown. Thus, we were excited to check out their new space when we heard it was opening up in Kirkwood. The space is super cool, located right by Kirkwood station. The inside has huge windows, that provide a good amount of natural light. The tasting room is bright, and super vibrant. There is also a super cute patio, that doubles the amount of seating available. The space/aesthetic however, are the only real positives I can mention about the new Kirkwood location. As to be expected since they just opened, going on a Saturday afternoon the place was jam packed. It felt extremely crowded inside, and unfortunately it was a bit too warm for us to want to sit outside. It was extremely loud inside. Worse, the service was horrendous. No clue why they thought it was a good idea to have only one person behind the bar being this busy. Especially, counting at least 3-4 other staff members that would come to the bar area, and leave. Seemingly working in other areas. The woman with pink/purple hair behind the bar, either couldn't handle the stress of being so busy / short handed or has no business in the service industry. She couldn't even offer a greeting to new comers (including us) that sat down at the bar. Numerous patrons went ignored for close to 10 minutes until she noticed them, or actually had time to take an order. We heard one customer ask for a check, and get snapped at in a rude tone that "he would have to wait a minute". We both snickered that ironically she wore a shirt that said "helpful human" on the back, and agreed we would stick to the Downtown location whose staff is attentive, and amazingly friendly. I do hope that perhaps they are still working some bugs out, but we wont be back to see. read more

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My 4th time dining at this location. Not a big fan of the ordering system, but love the setting. Today's dinner was very disappointing though. $37 for a cold Connecticut lobster roll (should be served warm) on a very dry brioche bun. No butter? Huge let down. At least the fries were ok. read more

My second time being here. I don't love the no service for such an expensive meal. They also want a tip when no one even takes your plate or gets you drinks. We went for happy hour during the week which is fun. I would try again but in all honesty it isn't my favorite experience. read more

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Following the long winded review in St Louis Magazine, a rainy Saturday was a great time to test drive the Peacemaker. We really wanted to like it. It's kind of a work-aurant. Seat yourself. Wait for bus service from previous patron mess. QR code order on your phone. No real connection with a server, but there is still the tip ask on your order. Ha. Sorry, nothing beats a smile and welcome from a server willing to earn their keep. We had expectations for some tasty lobster creations. The lobster Mac and cheese was, unfortunately, in desperate need of seasoning. The cheese sauce was a stark contrast to my son's kid's Mac n Cheese. His was rich and creamy, with some flavor, yet it was definitely the canned type. My, significantly more expensive version, was runny, liquidy, and bland. So sad. The star of the show, the lowly hush puppy. So delicious!!! Tarragon aoli, had wonderful flavor ~ yum yum. The dessert cinnamon sugar, warm pretzels were a winner, with super tasty cream cheese glaze... Hooray!! Finally, the drinks. Good gracious. Long Island tea, was ultra sweet and absent any real libation flavor. The margarita, same. Do not recommend either. *Train track note: Depending upon the type and weight of the load, the nearby train "attraction" can take an already noisy outside seating area, to the loudest of stadium decibels. read more

We went on a Saturday, brought our dog, and sat at an outdoor table. I could order beer from my phone, and a server would bring us our drinks. They also had tv's visible from most outdoor tables. We ordered food (for that you have to go up to the stand). The lobster roll is market price (not cheap), but delicious. The hush puppies were amazing! read more

First time here. Nice atmosphere. However my burger on the inside was too underdone and mushy. My son told the lady we order from and she did not care . I threw it away. Spent over 40 dollars here , wish they cared about their customers. read more

Cool space, would probably be fun if you can get a table. We stood for 15 minutes for a table and someone had their kid sprint to it. This would be nice if there was a host for the tables so you can actually sit and have it be less of a free for all. Now the food. I was underwhelmed for a 90$ meal. We each got a flavorless lobster roll and stale chips. I don't mind paying market price for good lobster but this was a bummer. The pretzel was good but the beer cheese was more just runny cheese. I would stick to the appetizers and save your money for a nicer meal! read more