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Restaurants for Lease in Miami
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Restaurants for Lease in Miami
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Full Restaurant
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For Lease
$3.67/sq ft$6,035.6/mo
NNN Lease
211 Navarre Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA3,820 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Nearby Inventory
None in Miami yet, here are 3 within 30 miles
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Full Restaurant
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For Lease
NNN Lease
1953 Pembroke Rd, Hollywood, FL 33020, USA1,085 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
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For Lease
$40,625/mo$8,750/mo
NNN Lease
2255 NW 87th Ave, Doral, FL 33172, USA7,500 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Bar Lounge
For Lease
$26,670/mo$4,275/mo
NNN Lease
201 SW 1st Ave #145, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA4,134 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Full Liquor Permit
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Market Context
Understanding the Miami Market
Miami is the most international restaurant market in the United States. More than half the population speaks Spanish at home, and a meaningful share of customers in tourist heavy submarkets come from Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Concepts that succeed here typically lean into rather than away from that international identity.
Lease rates in Miami Beach, Brickell, and the Design District are among the highest in the country at $70 to $95 per square foot annually. Wynwood and Coconut Grove typically run $50 to $75. Submarkets like Little Havana, Edgewater, and parts of Allapattah remain more accessible at $40 to $60 per square foot, often with second generation infrastructure already in place.
Seasonality is real but smaller than buyers expect. Miami's tourism is dense from December through April but does not collapse in summer the way it does on the Gulf Coast. Local population growth, a strong cruise industry, and a steady flow of international visitors keep revenues meaningfully above zero year round, particularly in residential submarkets.
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Miami's restaurant submarkets each carry distinct customer bases, lease economics, and concept fit. Choosing the right one matters as much as the concept itself.
- South Beach: Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, and Collins Avenue produce some of the highest restaurant revenues per square foot in the United States. Lease rates run $70 to $95 per square foot. Tourism is dense year round but peaks December through April. Concepts here either capture the visitor wave or get crushed by occupancy cost.
- Wynwood and Design District: Wynwood draws a younger, design conscious crowd built around the gallery walk and street art scene. Design District targets luxury retail spillover. Both submarkets have moved upmarket dramatically over the last five years and reward differentiated, brand led concepts more than mass appeal.
- Brickell: Miami's financial district produces strong weekday lunch and happy hour traffic from a dense office population, with growing residential demand on weekends. The market has matured past its early high turnover phase and now supports established concepts with strong PR and local press coverage.
- Little Havana and Coconut Grove: Calle Ocho remains the spiritual home of Miami's Cuban food culture and continues to draw both locals and food tourism. Coconut Grove offers a more residential, village like setting with steady year round traffic less tied to tourist seasonality.
Tenant Guide
How to Lease Restaurant Space in Miami
Review the lease path
Ask whether the 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 Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Lease in Miami
Built exclusively for restaurant real estate.
Restaurant Only Listings
Every listing on Pepperlot is a restaurant or F&B space. No warehouses, offices, or unrelated commercial properties diluting your Miami search.
Restaurant Specific Listing Fields
Hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, DBPR permits, alcohol licenses, seating capacity, patio availability. The details that drive restaurant decisions are in every listing.
Florida Market Intelligence
Cuisine gap analysis, demographic data, and competitive landscape information for Miami. Make a more informed decision before committing capital or signing a lease.
Confidential Listings
Some of the best Miami restaurant opportunities are listed confidentially. Pepperlot gives you access to off market opportunities not available on general platforms.
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How to Lease a Restaurant Space in Miami
A step-by-step approach to acquiring your next location.
Browse Active Spaces
Filter Miami restaurant spaces by submarket, size, lease rate, and specific features like hood systems, grease traps, outdoor seating, and existing DBPR license eligibility. Every listing includes the operational details that matter for restaurant tenants.
Identify Second Generation Opportunities
Second generation restaurant spaces save $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs. Confirm the existing hood type, grease trap capacity, plumbing condition, and electrical capacity match your concept's requirements before committing.
Contact the Landlord or Broker
Each listing displays the contact details for the landlord or listing broker. Reach out directly. Ask for the lease term, base rent, CAM charges, NNN structure, tenant improvement allowance, and any operational restrictions. Miami landlords vary significantly in flexibility.
Negotiate Lease Terms
Miami restaurant lease rates range from $40 to $95 per square foot annually. Negotiate beyond just the base rent. Personal guarantee structure, free rent periods, tenant improvement allowance, and renewal options often have more economic impact than base rent reductions.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Space Search in Miami
PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Miami: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.
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Restaurant Leasing Focus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are restaurant lease rates in Miami?
Miami restaurant lease rates run roughly $40 to $95 per square foot annually, depending on submarket. Prime locations command the higher end of the range. NNN structures with CAM charges typically add $8 to $18 per square foot annually.
What submarkets in Miami have the most restaurant spaces for lease?
On Pepperlot, the most active Miami submarkets for lease listings are South Beach, Wynwood and Design District, Brickell. Each carries different lease rates, customer bases, and concept fit. Choose the submarket where your concept aligns with the existing or growing customer mix.
What is a second generation restaurant space in Miami?
A second generation space in Miami is one that previously operated as a restaurant and retains the hood system, grease trap, plumbing, and venting infrastructure. These spaces save tenants $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs and are the fastest path to opening, particularly in Miami's established submarkets.
Are CAM and triple net charges common in Miami restaurant leases?
Yes. Most Miami restaurant leases are NNN, meaning the tenant pays property taxes, insurance, and CAM on top of base rent. CAM charges in Miami shopping centers and mixed use developments typically add $8 to $18 per square foot annually. Always request the most recent CAM reconciliation.
Do I need a DBPR license to lease a restaurant space in Miami?
If your concept will serve alcohol, yes. The DBPR issues 4COP, 2COP, and SRX licenses for Florida restaurants. Some Miami leases include the existing license in the assignment. Others require the tenant to apply separately. Confirm with the landlord and DBPR before signing.
Can I list a Miami restaurant space for lease on Pepperlot?
Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Create a Miami-specific listing with the hood system type, grease trap status, square footage, lease rate, and CAM charges. Confidential options are available for landlords replacing struggling tenants without alerting current staff.