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Restaurants for Lease in Queens

53 properties for lease
Fast Casual Restaurant for Lease in Brooklyn, NY
Fast Casual
9 photos
For Lease
$4,583/moMG
Est. $4,583/mo all-in · 1,250 SF
856 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207, USA1,250 sq ft
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
581 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA2,400 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant for Lease in Farmingdale, NY
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
25 Smith St, Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA10,782 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant for Lease in The Bronx, NY
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$6.67/SF/mo
Est. $10,005/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
948-950 Anderson Ave, Bronx, NY 10452, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Multi-Use Bar & Lounge for Lease in Brooklyn, NY
Bar Lounge
3 photos
For Lease
$12.30/SF/moMG
Est. $43,050/mo all-in · 3,500 SF
10 Hope St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA3,500 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$12.92/SF/moGross
Est. $6,460/mo all-in · 500 SF
510 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA500 sq ft
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Lease in Rockville Centre, NY
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$17,500/mo
Est. $17,500/mo all-in · 5,973 SF
54 Lincoln Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, USA5,973 sq ft
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Multi-Use Build to Suit Shell for Lease in Brooklyn, NY
Other
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For Lease
$4.58/SF/moMG
Est. $24,970/mo all-in · 5,452 SF
196 Stanhope St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA5,452 sq ft
  • Shell Space
  • Build to Suit Shell
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Brooklyn, NY
Full Restaurant
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For Lease
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3702 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA2,100 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • 3-Comp Sink
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
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7 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in Staten Island, NY
Full Restaurant
10 photos
For Lease
$10,833/moNNN
Est. $10,833/mo all-in · 6,500 SF
2 Minthorne St, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA6,500 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Grease Trap
Full Restaurant for Lease in Massapequa, NY
Full Restaurant
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For Lease
$3.92/SF/moNNN
Est. $9,816/mo all-in · 2,504 SF
555 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758, USA2,504 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Lease in Brooklyn, NY
Full Restaurant
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For Lease
$3.96/SF/mo
Est. $9,504/mo all-in · 2,400 SF
2807 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229, USA2,400 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Lease in Brooklyn, NY
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
$7,250/moGross
Est. $7,250/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
340 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Fast Casual Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Fast Casual
2 photos
For Lease
$37,500/mo
Est. $37,500/mo all-in · 3,800 SF
101 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA3,800 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$35,000/mo
Est. $35,000/mo all-in · 8,600 SF
97 Washington St, New York, NY 10006, USA8,600 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$33,000/mo
Est. $33,000/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
9 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA2,000 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
NON HOODED for Lease in New York, NY
Non Hooded
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For Lease
Contact for rate
250 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA1,000 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$25,000/mo
Est. $25,000/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
1410 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA2,000 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$23,000/mo
Est. $23,000/mo all-in · 1,875 SF
279 Church St, New York, NY 10013, USA1,875 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • 3-Comp Sink
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
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For Lease
Contact for rate
151 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022, USA3,000 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
149 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022, USA7,500 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$32,500/moNNN
Est. $32,500/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
1559 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA1,100-2,900 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Full Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$16,000/moNNN
Est. $16,000/mo all-in · 1,317 SF
New York, NY1,317 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$26,000/moMG
Est. $26,000/mo all-in · 2,800 SF
1716 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA2,800 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer

Market Context

Understanding the Queens Market

Queens is the most ethnically diverse county in the United States and arguably the most diverse restaurant market in the world. Over 130 languages are spoken in the borough, and restaurant cultures rooted in dozens of national and regional cuisines coexist in submarkets often less than a mile apart. No other US restaurant market offers the same depth of authentic immigrant food traditions.

Lease rates run meaningfully below Manhattan and Brooklyn. Flushing, Long Island City, and the most established Astoria blocks reach $55 to $95 per square foot annually. Jackson Heights, Corona, and most of the rest of the borough sit at $35 to $65, among the most accessible rates in NYC. Asset sales and full business sales follow the same pattern.

Queens restaurant economics reward concepts that can serve and authentically engage with the borough's immigrant food cultures. The market is less driven by trend and food media than Brooklyn or Manhattan, but customer loyalty and word of mouth within ethnic and cultural communities are extraordinarily strong. Concepts with genuine community ties build sustainable, decades long businesses.

Popular Markets

Explore Other Restaurant Markets

Queens's restaurant submarkets each carry distinct customer bases, lease economics, and concept fit. Choosing the right one matters as much as the concept itself.

  • Flushing: Flushing is the most concentrated Asian food market in the United States and rivals any neighborhood in Asia for variety and authenticity. Lease rates on Main Street and the surrounding blocks run $55 to $95 per square foot. The customer base is global tourists, regional food travelers, and a deep local Asian American community.
  • Astoria: Astoria has anchored New York's Greek and Mediterranean food scene for decades and now houses one of the most diverse independent restaurant communities in the US. Lease rates run $50 to $85 per square foot. Strong year round local traffic with growing Manhattan day tripper draw.
  • Long Island City: Long Island City has transformed into one of the most actively developed corridors in NYC. New residential and office towers have created a young, affluent customer base. Lease rates run $55 to $85 per square foot, with strong weekday daytime traffic from corporate offices.
  • Jackson Heights and Corona: Jackson Heights and Corona anchor New York's Colombian, Mexican, Ecuadorian, and South Asian food scenes. Lease rates remain among the most accessible in NYC at $35 to $60 per square foot, with extremely strong neighborhood food cultures and a customer base of locals and food destination diners.

Tenant Guide

How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Queens

Confirm the space fit

Compare hood, grease trap, walk-in, seating, patio, parking, utilities, and build-out condition before touring.

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 Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Lease in Queens

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 Queens search.

Restaurant Specific Listing Fields

Hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, SLA permits, alcohol licenses, seating capacity, patio availability. The details that drive restaurant decisions are in every listing.

New York Market Intelligence

Cuisine gap analysis, demographic data, and competitive landscape information for Queens. Make a more informed decision before committing capital or signing a lease.

Confidential Listings

Some of the best Queens restaurant opportunities are listed confidentially. Pepperlot gives you access to off market opportunities not available on general platforms.

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Platform

How to Lease a Restaurant Space in Queens

A step-by-step approach to acquiring your next location.

Browse Active Spaces

Filter Queens restaurant spaces by submarket, size, lease rate, and specific features like hood systems, grease traps, outdoor seating, and existing SLA 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. Queens landlords vary significantly in flexibility.

Negotiate Lease Terms

Queens restaurant lease rates range from $35 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 Queens

PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Queens: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are restaurant lease rates in Queens?

Queens restaurant lease rates run roughly $35 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 Queens have the most restaurant spaces for lease?

On Pepperlot, the most active Queens submarkets for lease listings are Flushing, Astoria, Long Island City. 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 Queens?

A second generation space in Queens 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 Queens's established submarkets.

Are CAM and triple net charges common in Queens restaurant leases?

Yes. Most Queens restaurant leases are NNN, meaning the tenant pays property taxes, insurance, and CAM on top of base rent. CAM charges in Queens 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 an SLA license to lease a restaurant space in Queens?

If your concept will serve alcohol, yes. The SLA issues on-premises liquor, beer and wine, and special restaurant licenses for New York restaurants. Some Queens leases include the existing license in the assignment. Others require the tenant to apply separately, which can take 90 to 180 days. Confirm with the landlord and SLA before signing.

Can I list a Queens restaurant space for lease on Pepperlot?

Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Create a Queens-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.