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Restaurants for Lease in Portland
25 properties for lease
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Non Hooded
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1742 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA1,867 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
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Fast Casual
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$1,580/moNNN
Est. $1,580/mo all-in · 125 SF
3137 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA100-150 sq ft
- Parking
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Non Hooded
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1988 SW Broadway suite 180, Portland, OR 97201, USA2,563 sq ft
- Outdoor
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Full Restaurant
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631 SW Harrison St suite 120, Portland, OR 97201, USA2,998 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
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Ghost Kitchen
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602 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA2,105 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
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Ghost Kitchen
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$8,639/moNNN
Est. $8,639/mo all-in · 2,480 SF
1430 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA2,480 sq ft
- Parking
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Full Restaurant
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$10,000/moNNN
1800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, USA5,000 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Walk-In Freezer
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Full Restaurant
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1933 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, USA2,711 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
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Full Restaurant
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950 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA1,992 sq ft
- Outdoor
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Full Restaurant
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9880 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97216, USA6,200 sq ft
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Full Restaurant
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$4,574/moNNN
Est. $4,574/mo all-in · 2,535 SF
132 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA2,535 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
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Full Restaurant
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$8,003/moNNN
Est. $8,003/mo all-in · 2,650 SF
Parking lot, 7339 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97211, USA2,650 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Walk-In Cooler
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Ghost Kitchen
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602 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA7,451 sq ft
- Parking
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Ghost Kitchen
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602 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA2,155 sq ft
- Parking
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Full Restaurant
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Pitman 3, 1430 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA2,456 sq ft20 seats
- Parking
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Full Restaurant
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960 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA1,927 sq ft
- Outdoor
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Fast Casual
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940 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA1,950 sq ft20 seats
- Outdoor
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Ghost Kitchen
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602 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA2,155 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
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Full Restaurant
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106 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA1,335 sq ft50 seats
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
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Full Restaurant
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$8,448/moNNN
Est. $8,448/mo all-in · 1,941 SF
114 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA1,941 sq ft50 seats
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
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Ghost Kitchen
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106 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA514 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
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Ghost Kitchen
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$2,987/moNNN
Est. $2,987/mo all-in · 444 SF
106 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA444 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
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Shell Space
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110 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA1,745 sq ft50 seats
- Turnkey
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Ghost Kitchen
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106 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA442 sq ft
- Turnkey
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Bar Lounge
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7712 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, USA3,002 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
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25 properties for lease
Show rent as
New
Non Hooded
For Lease
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1742 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA1,867 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
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Fast Casual
3 photos
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$1,580/moNNN
Est. $1,580/mo all-in · 125 SF
3137 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA100-150 sq ft
- Parking
- Shared Seating
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Non Hooded
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1988 SW Broadway suite 180, Portland, OR 97201, USA2,563 sq ft
- Outdoor
- 3-Comp Sink
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Full Restaurant
7 photos
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631 SW Harrison St suite 120, Portland, OR 97201, USA2,998 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
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Ghost Kitchen
7 photos
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For Lease
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602 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA2,105 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
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Ghost Kitchen
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For Lease
$8,639/moNNN
Est. $8,639/mo all-in · 2,480 SF
1430 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA2,480 sq ft
- Parking
- Shared Seating
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Full Restaurant
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$10,000/moNNN
1800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, USA5,000 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Walk-In Freezer
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Full Restaurant
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1933 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, USA2,711 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
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Full Restaurant
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950 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA1,992 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
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Full Restaurant
3 photos
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9880 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97216, USA6,200 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
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Full Restaurant
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$4,574/moNNN
Est. $4,574/mo all-in · 2,535 SF
132 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA2,535 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
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Full Restaurant
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$8,003/moNNN
Est. $8,003/mo all-in · 2,650 SF
Parking lot, 7339 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97211, USA2,650 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Walk-In Cooler
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Ghost Kitchen
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602 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA7,451 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
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Ghost Kitchen
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602 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA2,155 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
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Full Restaurant
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Pitman 3, 1430 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA2,456 sq ft20 seats
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
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Full Restaurant
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960 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA1,927 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
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Fast Casual
12 photos
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940 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA1,950 sq ft20 seats
- Outdoor
- Parking
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Ghost Kitchen
10 photos
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For Lease
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602 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA2,155 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
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Full Restaurant
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106 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA1,335 sq ft50 seats
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
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Full Restaurant
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$8,448/moNNN
Est. $8,448/mo all-in · 1,941 SF
114 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA1,941 sq ft50 seats
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
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Ghost Kitchen
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106 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA514 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
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Ghost Kitchen
3 photos
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For Lease
$2,987/moNNN
Est. $2,987/mo all-in · 444 SF
106 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA444 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
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Shell Space
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Beautiful New Restaurant Space with High Ceilings and Floor to Ceiling windows on NE Grand and Couch
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110 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA1,745 sq ft50 seats
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
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Ghost Kitchen
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106 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA442 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
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Bar Lounge
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7712 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, USA3,002 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
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Market Context
Restaurants For Lease
Restaurant spaces for lease in Portland are available across Pearl District, Division Street, Alberta Arts District, NW 23rd Avenue, Mississippi Avenue, Hawthorne, Burnside and Southeast Portland. Each submarket offers distinct demographics, lease rate profiles, and revenue opportunities for well-positioned restaurant operators.
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- Pearl District restaurant leases provide access to high-income residential and professional daytime populations with strong lunch and dinner volume and consistent event-driven evening traffic
- Division Street and Hawthorne restaurant leases offer operators positioning in Portland's most celebrated independent dining corridors with a loyal local customer base and national dining press recognition
- Alberta Arts District restaurant leases serve a creative residential neighbourhood with strong community engagement and year-round foot traffic from local residents and visitors alike
- NW 23rd Avenue restaurant leases combine affluent residential demographics with boutique retail visitor traffic making this corridor one of Portland's most reliable restaurant revenue environments
- Mississippi Avenue restaurant leases offer independent concept positioning in a revitalising urban corridor with growing residential density and established neighbourhood dining credibility
2nd Gen Restaurant Spaces for Rent in Portland
A second-generation restaurant, also called a 2nd gen restaurant, is a space previously used as a restaurant. It may retain kitchen infrastructure such as an exhaust hood, grease interceptor, utility connections, or dining areas. Existing improvements can reduce the work needed for a new concept, but condition, equipment inclusions, and required upgrades vary by listing.
What to check before leasing an existing restaurant space
For 2nd generation restaurant leasing in Portland, compare base rent, additional charges, lease length, renewal options, and any payment for equipment or other assets. Confirm whether the offer is a direct lease, sublease, or assignment and what landlord approvals are required.
Verify ventilation, grease handling, power capacity, equipment condition, accessibility, and permitted use for your concept. Previous restaurant use does not guarantee current approvals, transferable licenses, or a turnkey opening. Not every listing is a second-generation space; confirm the buildout and current availability with the broker or owner.
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How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Portland
Review the lease path
Ask whether the rentable opportunity is a direct lease, assignment, sublease, or turnkey build-out with existing restaurant infrastructure.
Check approvals
Confirm landlord consent, use approvals, health permits, alcohol licensing, signage, and local inspections for the address.
Model opening costs
Compare base rent, NNN, tenant improvements, equipment needs, deposits, and permit costs before submitting an offer.
For Owners & Brokers
Why Pepperlot is the Premier Resource for Portland's Restaurant Leases
In Portland, the difference between a successful opening and a delayed project is often the state of existing permits and infrastructure. Pepperlot highlights the technical details that matter.
Permit-Ready Listings
We prioritize restaurants for lease in Portland that feature active Health Department permits and existing Certificate of Occupancy status to speed up your opening.
Second-Gen Savings
Our focus on spaces with Type 1 hoods and grease traps can save Portland operators significantly on upfront build-out capital.
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Access data on Portland neighborhood foot traffic, OLCC proximity, and key commercial corridor performance metrics.
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Pepperlot is the marketplace built exclusively for restaurant real estate. Browse restaurants for lease in Portland with restaurant-specific filters: hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, existing permits, patio availability, and seating capacity. Use our location intelligence to analyze competition, cuisine gaps, and market potential for specific Portland locations before signing any lease. Visit pepperlot.com to search available restaurant spaces for lease in Portland today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to lease a restaurant space in Portland?
Restaurant lease rates in Portland range from approximately $30 per square foot annually in secondary neighbourhood locations to over $75 per square foot for prime Pearl District, NW 23rd, or Division Street corridor spaces. Most leases are structured as Triple Net or Modified Gross agreements.
Are second-generation restaurant spaces available for lease in Portland?
Yes. Pepperlot regularly lists second-generation restaurant spaces with existing hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, and buildouts throughout Portland's established neighbourhood dining corridors.
Can I list a restaurant space for lease in Portland on Pepperlot?
Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Create a restaurant-specific listing with details like hood systems, seating, permits, and lease terms, and your space is in front of restaurant operators the same day.
What lease terms are typical for Portland restaurants?
Portland restaurant leases typically run five to ten years with renewal options. Personal guarantees are standard on direct leases, and percentage rent clauses appear in higher-traffic neighbourhood corridors.
Which Portland neighbourhoods have the most restaurants for lease?
Pearl District, Division/Clinton, Alberta Arts, and inner-eastside corridors see the most restaurant lease turnover. Each area has different rent bands, customer demographics, and permitting timelines.