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Restaurants for Sale in Staten Island

21 properties for sale
Full Restaurant for Sale in Queens, NY
New
Full Restaurant
7 photos
Property Sale
$2,800,0003,159 sq ft
7903 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA3,159 sq ft (Bldg)
  • 3,159 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Turnkey
Multi-Use NON HOODED for Sale in New York, NY
New
Non Hooded
5 photos
Business Sale
$99,000
26 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013, USA750 sq ft15 seats
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
Full Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Business Sale
$168,000$11.25/SF/mo$15,750/mo all-in · 1,400 SF
MG
818 6th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA1,400 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
$85,000$12,500/mo
163 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA750 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Sale in Brooklyn, NY
Full Restaurant
3 photos
Business Sale
$100,000$6,767/mo$6,767/mo all-in · 2,500 SF
8 years
55 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA2,500 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Immediate Move-In
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$8.20/SF/mo$29,471/mo all-in · 3,594 SF
New York, NY3,594 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Equipment Included
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Sale in Brooklyn, NY
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$325,002$16,480/mo
32 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Sale in Queens, NY
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Business Sale
$450,000$24,300/mo
Rev $1,800,000/yr
Gross LeaseNegotiableChinese3 years3%Yes
136 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354, USA2,800 sq ft35 indoor · 10 patio
  • Shared Seating
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Equipment Included
Bar & Lounge for Sale in Queens, NY
Bar Lounge
Business Sale
$400,000$19,134/mo
Rev $1,400,000/yrCF $600,000/yr
Bar9 years3%
Queens, NY4,500 sq ft
  • Fully Furnished
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Full Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
8 photos
Business Sale
$380,000
Rev $2,400,000/yrCF $1/yr
Chinese7 yearsYes
New York, NY2,700 sq ft149 seats
  • Outdoor
  • Shared Seating
  • Bar Area
  • Equipment Included
Fast Casual Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY
Fast Casual
2 photos
Asset Sale
Contact for price
231 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA1,200 sq ft
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
3 photos
Asset Sale
Contact for price
175 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USA1,693 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Bar & Lounge for Sale in New York, NY
Bar Lounge
5 photos
Asset Sale
$100,000$9,250/mo
Modified Gross
157 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023, USA2,400 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Sale in Queens, NY
Full Restaurant
2 photos
Business Sale
$45,000$6,000/mo
Rev $450,000/yrCF $50,000/yr
Asian Fusion6 years3%Yes
3709 83rd St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372美国850 sq ft18 seats
  • Shared Seating
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Equipment Included
Multi-Use NON HOODED for Sale in New York, NY
Non Hooded
2 photos
Asset Sale
$84,900$7,983/mo$7,983/mo all-in · 500 SF
Gross
New York, NY500 sq ft
  • Equipment Included
  • Fully Furnished
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • cafe
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Queens, NY
Full Restaurant
6 photos
Asset Sale
$329,000$16,500/mo$16,500/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
Queens, NY1,500 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
Multi-Use Bar & Lounge for Sale in Queens, NY
Bar Lounge
6 photos
Asset Sale
$3,600/mo$3,600/mo all-in · 900 SF
817 Onderdonk Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385, USA900 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • 3-Comp Sink
NON HOODED for Sale in New York, NY
Non Hooded
2 photos
Asset Sale
$175,000$7,200/mo$7,200/mo all-in · 600 SF
127 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009, USA600 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
  • Fully Furnished
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
2 photos
Asset Sale
$300,000$22,000/mo$22,000/mo all-in · 2,300 SF
139 Duane St, New York, NY 10013, USA2,300 sq ft
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
  • Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Business Sale
$1,000,000$30,000/mo
Modified GrossLong Term10 yearsYes
34 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001, USA1,000-3,000 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant for Sale in New York, NY
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Business Sale
$3,600,000$66,000/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term10 years
37 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA7,000 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included

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.

Popular Markets

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.

Sale Types

Asset Sale vs Business Sale vs Property Sale

Asset Sale

A buyer acquires equipment, fixtures, furniture, and restaurant infrastructure without taking on the prior operating company.

Business Sale

A buyer acquires the operating business, brand, staff continuity, vendor relationships, and transfer documents tied to the acquisition.

Property Sale

A buyer acquires the real estate along with restaurant improvements, building systems, and site control.

Price Context

Restaurant Price Ranges in Staten Island

Asking prices vary by market, concept, profitability, equipment condition, and whether real estate is included. Buyers often compare asset sales below $250,000, business sales from $250,000 to $1,000,000, and property sales above that range.

In Staten Island, review the asking price against kitchen infrastructure, seating, alcohol license status, seller financing terms, and local permit transfer requirements.

Licenses and Permits

Alcohol License Transfer and Local Permits

Before completing a restaurant acquisition in Staten Island, confirm NY alcohol license transfer, health permits, business licenses, signage approvals, and local operating permits with the agencies that control the address.

Permit transfer rules vary by market, so buyers should verify what transfers with the business sale, what requires a new application, and what must be approved by the landlord or property owner.

For Owners & Brokers

Why Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Sale 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 Buy a Restaurant in Staten Island

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

Browse Active Listings

Filter Staten Island listings by transaction type, size, price, and specific features like hood systems, grease traps, outdoor seating, and SLA alcohol licenses. Every listing includes the operational details that matter for restaurant acquisitions in New York.

Review the Transaction Structure

Understand whether you are acquiring a full business, assets only, or a property outright. Each structure carries different liabilities, transition timelines, and entry costs. Asset sales protect buyers from prior liabilities. Business sales require deeper due diligence on financials, staff, and SLA license transferability.

Contact the Seller Directly

Each listing displays the seller or broker's contact details. Reach out directly. Ask for three years of financial statements, lease documents, and SLA license details. For New York transactions, also confirm the status of any DOB Letter of No Objection, Place of Assembly certificate, and Department of Health permits.

Evaluate the Lease and SLA License

Staten Island lease rates range from $26 to $55 per square foot annually depending on submarket and location. Confirm the remaining lease term, renewal options, CAM charges, and SLA license type and transfer status. Personal guarantees and good guy guarantees are standard in New York commercial leases, particularly in NYC.

About PepperLot

Built for Restaurant Acquisitions in Staten Island

PepperLot organizes restaurant acquisitions around the details buyers need in Staten Island: sale structure, equipment, permits, seating, and property context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a restaurant for sale in Staten Island cost?

Staten Island restaurant acquisitions vary by submarket and concept type. Asset sales typically start from $40k+. Full business sales range from $110k+ to over $700k+ for established concepts in prime submarkets like St. George and the North Shore, Hylan Boulevard and the South Shore, New Dorp and Great Kills. Confirm at least three years of financials and SLA license status before making any offer.

What are restaurant lease rates in Staten Island?

Staten Island restaurant lease rates run roughly $26 to $55 per square foot annually, with the higher end of the range applying to prime submarkets and the lower end to emerging or suburban areas. NNN structures and CAM charges typically add another $8 to $18 per square foot annually.

What types of restaurant transactions are listed in Staten Island?

Pepperlot lists business sales, asset sales, and property sales across Staten Island. Asset sales transfer equipment and lease only, keeping the seller's prior liabilities out of the transaction. Business sales include the full operation, brand, SLA license where transferable, and staff. Property sales are outright real estate purchases.

Do I need an SLA license to buy a Staten Island restaurant?

Any restaurant in Staten Island that serves alcohol requires a State Liquor Authority (SLA) license. Richmond County SLA license transfers and new applications typically take 60 to 120 days. Quota restrictions are less constrained than the more dense NYC boroughs. Confirm the license type and transfer requirements with both the seller and SLA before closing.

What submarkets are most active for restaurant sales in Staten Island?

On Pepperlot, the most active Staten Island submarkets currently are St. George and the North Shore, Hylan Boulevard and the South Shore, New Dorp and Great Kills. Each carries different customer demographics, lease economics, and concept fit, so the best submarket depends substantially on the concept being acquired or planned.

Can I list my Staten Island restaurant for sale on Pepperlot?

Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Create a Staten Island-specific listing with details like hood systems, seating, SLA license type, and lease terms. Confidential listing options are available for sellers who prefer to reach buyers without publicly disclosing the business identity.