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Restaurants for Lease in Staten Island

43 properties for lease
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
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 Brooklyn, NY
Full Restaurant
11 photos
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
2 photos
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
7 photos
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
Multi-Use Fast Casual Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Fast Casual
4 photos
For Lease
$11,500/moMG
Est. $11,500/mo all-in · 1,000 SF
1631 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA1,000 sq ft
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Equipment Included
  • Warm Shell
Multi-Use Bar & Lounge for Lease in New York, NY
Bar Lounge
4 photos
For Lease
$32,500/moNNN
Est. $32,500/mo all-in · 2,000 SF
21 W 35th St, New York, NY 10018, USA2,000 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Fully Furnished
  • Full Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Lease in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$10/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,000/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
930 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Hood: Type 1

Market Context

Understanding the Staten Island Market

Staten Island is the most suburban of New York City's five boroughs, with a population of about 500,000 and a restaurant scene driven heavily by family dining, neighborhood loyalty, and a deeply rooted Italian American food culture. The borough operates on its own restaurant economy distinct from the rest of NYC.

Lease rates remain meaningfully below other NYC boroughs. The most premium North Shore and Hylan Boulevard blocks reach $42 to $55 per square foot annually. Most of the rest of the borough sits at $26 to $42. Asset sales start from $40,000 and full business sales from $110,000.

Staten Island restaurant economics reward concepts with strong neighborhood ties. The customer base is less mobile than Manhattan or Brooklyn, with most dining decisions made within a few miles of home. Concepts that build family driven loyalty over time produce extremely consistent multi generation customer bases.

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Explore Other Restaurant Markets

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

  • St. George and the North Shore: St. George and the surrounding North Shore have seen meaningful new development tied to the ferry terminal. Lease rates run $36 to $55 per square foot. Strong commuter and weekend tourist traffic with growing residential demand.
  • Hylan Boulevard and the South Shore: Hylan Boulevard runs through some of the most established Italian American residential neighborhoods in the United States. Lease rates run $30 to $48 per square foot. Customer base is heavily local with deeply loyal multi generational family clientele.
  • New Dorp and Great Kills: New Dorp and Great Kills serve dense suburban residential corridors. Lease rates run $28 to $42 per square foot. Strong opportunity for family driven concepts and neighborhood independent operators.
  • Staten Island Mall Corridor: The Staten Island Mall and surrounding Richmond Avenue commercial blocks anchor a regional shopping and dining catchment. Lease rates run $32 to $48 per square foot. National chain presence is significant.

Tenant Guide

How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Staten Island

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 Staten Island

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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island. Make a more informed decision before committing capital or signing a lease.

Confidential Listings

Some of the best Staten Island 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 Staten Island

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

Browse Active Spaces

Filter Staten Island 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. Staten Island landlords vary significantly in flexibility.

Negotiate Lease Terms

Staten Island restaurant lease rates range from $26 to $55 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 Staten Island

PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Staten Island: 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 Staten Island?

Staten Island restaurant lease rates run roughly $26 to $55 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 Staten Island have the most restaurant spaces for lease?

On Pepperlot, the most active Staten Island submarkets for lease listings are St. George and the North Shore, Hylan Boulevard and the South Shore, New Dorp and Great Kills. 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 Staten Island?

A second generation space in Staten Island 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 Staten Island's established submarkets.

Are CAM and triple net charges common in Staten Island restaurant leases?

Yes. Most Staten Island restaurant leases are NNN, meaning the tenant pays property taxes, insurance, and CAM on top of base rent. CAM charges in Staten Island 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 Staten Island?

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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island restaurant space for lease on Pepperlot?

Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Create a Staten Island-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.