Port Charlotte Full Restaurant for Lease with Drive-Thru and Existing Kitchen Infrastructure

The opportunity

This 5,212 SF restaurant for lease at 1152 S Tamiami Trl in Port Charlotte, FL offers a rare standalone, second-generation restaurant opportunity with a drive-thru and substantial back-of-house infrastructure already in place. Formerly occupied by Sonny’s BBQ, the space is fully built as a restaurant and well suited for an operator seeking a high-capacity footprint that can be renovated and repositioned.

The layout supports a range of concepts, from casual dining and barbecue to fast-casual, bar-forward, or high-volume full-service use. While the space needs renovation, the existing improvements can reduce buildout scope compared with starting from a cold shell.

• For lease
• Standalone full restaurant
• Drive-thru component
• Former Sonny’s BBQ
• 150 indoor seats
• Long-term lease structure
• NNN lease
• Rate: $28/SF

Space & layout

Configured for full-service restaurant operations, the building combines a large dining room with extensive kitchen and support areas. The existing plan allows for immediate evaluation of front-of-house flow, production capacity, and drive-thru functionality.

• 5,212 SF total
• Large dining area with 150 indoor seats
• 2 restrooms
• Multiple restrooms in place
• 55 dedicated parking spaces
• Standalone building format for strong visibility and customer access
• Existing restaurant layout with flexibility for dining, bar, nightclub, or hybrid concepts

Kitchen & infrastructure

This Port Charlotte restaurant for lease includes key restaurant infrastructure already on site, making it especially attractive for tenants looking for a second-generation conversion with major utility components in place.

• Type I hood – 24 ft
• Grease trap
• 5,000-gallon grease trap capacity
• Walk-in cooler
• Walk-in freezer
• Three-compartment sink
• HVAC
• Multiple HVAC systems with zoned cooling
• 600A electrical
• 208Y/120V, 1-phase power
• Gas-fired ovens, fryers, and water heater on metered service

Lease terms

The property is offered as a restaurant for lease in Port Charlotte, FL on a NNN lease basis, with a long-term term available. For operators seeking a recognizable restaurant corridor address with parking, drive-thru capability, and existing kitchen infrastructure, this location presents a compelling repositioning opportunity.

• Lease rate: $28/SF
• Lease type: NNN
• Term: Long Term