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Restaurants for Lease in Washington
11 properties for lease
New
Bar Lounge
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520 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA2,564 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Full Restaurant
4 photos
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917 NE 63rd St, Seattle, WA 98115, USA1,625 sq ft
- Parking
- Shell Space
- Hood: Type 1
New
Full Restaurant
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1001 Alaskan Wy suite 109, Seattle, WA 98104, USA8,235-11,697 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Warm Shell
New
Full Restaurant
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1301 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA2,065-3,795 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
New
Bar Lounge
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500 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA3,052 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 2
New
Full Restaurant
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103 Golden Ave, Chelan, WA 98816, USA1,503-3,889 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Shell Space
New
Shell Space
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2417 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA3,442 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shell Space
- Hood: Type 1
New
Shell Space
2 photos
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610 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA7,500 sq ft
- Parking
- Hood: Type 1
New
Shell Space
2 photos
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4720 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA2,417 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shell Space
- Hood: Type 1
New
Shell Space
4 photos
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8511 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117, USA1,348-3,865 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shell Space
- Grease Trap
New
Full Restaurant
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4918 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA4,192 sq ft104 seats
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
11 properties for lease
New
Bar Lounge
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
520 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA2,564 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
917 NE 63rd St, Seattle, WA 98115, USA1,625 sq ft
- Parking
- Shell Space
- Hood: Type 1
New
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
1001 Alaskan Wy suite 109, Seattle, WA 98104, USA8,235-11,697 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Warm Shell
New
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
1301 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA2,065-3,795 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
New
Bar Lounge
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
500 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA3,052 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 2
New
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
103 Golden Ave, Chelan, WA 98816, USA1,503-3,889 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Shell Space
New
Shell Space
6 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
2417 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA3,442 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shell Space
- Hood: Type 1
New
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
610 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA7,500 sq ft
- Parking
- Hood: Type 1
New
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
4720 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA2,417 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shell Space
- Hood: Type 1
New
Shell Space
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
8511 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117, USA1,348-3,865 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shell Space
- Grease Trap
New
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
4918 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA4,192 sq ft104 seats
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
Market Context
Restaurants For Lease
Restaurant spaces for lease in Washington are concentrated across Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Spokane, and the rapidly growing Eastside and South Sound corridors. The state offers second-generation restaurant spaces, ghost kitchen suites, turnkey build-outs, and pad sites across every major submarket.
Restaurant lease rates in Washington range from approximately $18 to $62 per square foot annually. Prime Seattle and Bellevue locations command the top of the range, while secondary markets like Spokane, Tacoma, and Vancouver offer more accessible rates. NNN structures dominate Washington retail leasing and operating expenses should be modelled separately from base rent when underwriting any space.
Popular Markets
Explore Restaurants For Lease across Washington Neighborhoods
- Washington lease markets benefit from a deeply embedded local food culture and strong tech-driven employment supporting consistent restaurant demand across the Puget Sound region
- Second-generation restaurant space turns over regularly in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma giving operators access to infrastructure-ready spaces that eliminate build-out cost and time
- Ghost kitchen and delivery-optimized lease space is broadly available across Seattle, Bellevue, and the I-5 corridor at accessible rates
- Eastside and South Sound suburban lease rates run 30 to 50 percent below Seattle metro core with strong residential demand from growing tech and aerospace employment bases
- Sound Transit expansion and ferry system connectivity continue to open new submarket opportunities for restaurant operators across the Puget Sound region
Tenant Guide
How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Washington
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 Washington?
Pepperlot is designed around restaurant lease transactions in Washington, offering structure and transparency in a market where opportunities are often relationship-driven.
Washington-Focused Market Access
Review restaurant lease opportunities across Washington and nearby areas without switching platforms.
Controlled Information Visibility
Listings can share high-level details first, with deeper information introduced as discussions progress.
Restaurant-Centric Listing Framework
Operational details such as hood systems, grease infrastructure, electrical capacity, and existing build-out condition are emphasized for every Washington listing.
Brokerage-Sourced Opportunities
Many listings originate from restaurant brokers, landlords, and property managers familiar with Washington's leasing landscape.
Platform
How Leasing a Restaurant in Washington Works on Pepperlot
Pepperlot is the marketplace built exclusively for restaurant real estate in Washington. Browse restaurants for lease in Washington with restaurant-specific filters: hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, existing permits, electrical capacity, and patio seating. Use our location intelligence to analyze competition, demographics, and market potential for specific Washington locations before committing to a lease. Visit Pepperlot.com to search available restaurant spaces for lease in Washington today.
Review Available Spaces
Listings provide an overview of the restaurant space in Washington, including infrastructure, lease terms, and location context.
Understand the Lease Structure
Lease terms may include second-generation infrastructure, turnkey arrangements, or vanilla shell spaces depending on the listing.
Access the Active Listing
Once published, the opportunity becomes visible to operators searching for restaurant space for lease in Washington, including independent restaurateurs, multi-unit groups, and brokers.
Connect with Listing Representatives
Interested parties initiate contact directly through the platform, allowing for controlled communication and follow-up.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Space Search in Washington
PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Washington: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are restaurant lease rates in Washington?
Washington restaurant lease rates range from approximately $18 to $62 per square foot annually. Prime Seattle and Bellevue locations command $42 to $62. Tacoma, Spokane, and Eastside suburbs range from $24 to $42. Secondary markets like Vancouver, Kent, and Renton range from $18 to $32.
What is a second-generation restaurant space in Washington?
A second-generation restaurant space is one previously operated as a restaurant with infrastructure like hood systems, grease traps, and walk-in coolers already in place. In Washington these typically save $150,000 to $400,000 in build-out cost and 4 to 8 months of permitting time compared to vanilla shell space.