December 2023 edition of Portland Food Map’s restaurant real estate listings sponsored by The Boulos Company, a commercial real estate brokerage firm that has helped Maine restaurateurs buy and rent restaurant space since 1975. welcome to.
This resource brings together available spaces in Portland (and some of the surrounding areas) in one convenient location that could be a potential location for restaurants, food producers, and retailers to find their next business. collected in a location. Finding the right location is one of the key early challenges when launching a new business, and we hope this resource makes that step a little easier.
West End/Parkside
867 Congress Street – The 3,200-square-foot former church that was to become Vena’s new home is on the market for $775,000.
art district
554 Congress Street – 1,621 square feet of former Dunkin Donuts space with hood, $2,301/month (NNN).
594 Congress Street – With the closing of the Congress Street Starbucks, 2,592 square feet of space in the Upper Hay Building will be available for $35 (MG) per square foot.
600 Congress Street – For lease signs are located in the window of the ground floor space on the corner of High and Congress. The Schwartz Building has been undergoing renovations over his 10 years. For more information, call (207) 773-7100.
29 Forest Avenue – A new 2,700 square foot restaurant space with kitchen is being constructed as part of the Portland Stage renovation. Portland Stage is seeking a restaurant tenant to lease the space for $19.50 per square foot.
44 Oak Street – 4,347 square feet of space in a beautiful historic building on the corner of Oak Street and Free Street is available for $15.50 per square foot (NNN).
bayside
73 Cove Street – 5,519 square feet of industrial space in East Bayside listed for $35 per square foot. Expected to be available in 2024.
46 Elm Street – This 385 square foot corner space is located in a parking garage at the corner of Elm Street and Cumberland Avenue. Available for $500 (MG) per month.
52 Hanover Street – 1,500 to 4,500 square feet of retail space will be available on the ground floor of the new building at $30 per square foot (NNN). One area of the building is used as a coffee shop.
178 Kennebec Street – 2,644 square feet of space in the newly constructed Bayside building is available for $25/square foot (NNN).
34 Portland Street – The 3,400-square-foot building that formerly housed Candy’s is on the market for $525,000. Also available to lease for $13.50 per square foot (NNN).
Munjoy Hill
89 Congress Street – The former Blue Spoon space is for rent. 1200 sq ft is available for $25/sq ft (MG). For more information, please contact davit70@gmail.com.
old port
1 Canal Plaza – 4,284 – 14,412 square feet of ground floor retail space will be available as part of the upcoming renovation. $30 per square foot (NNN).
1 Commercial Street – Benkei’s original location on the corner of Commercial Street and India Street is available. 816 to 2,000 square feet are available for rent at $35 to $40 per square foot (NNN).
100 Commercial Street – 1,535 square feet of retail space at the corner of Commercial Pier and Portland Pier is for rent at $28.75/square foot (MG)
185 Commercial Street – The new building under construction will include 2,334 square feet of ground floor retail space and is expected to be available in 2024. $55 per square foot (NNN).
215 Commercial Street – 2,487 square feet of retail space near the corner of Commercial Street and Dana Street is available for $65 (MG) per square foot.
327 Commercial Street – Former Tiqa Restaurant is 7,981 square feet @ $30 per square foot (NNN) for rent or for sale for $3,500,000.
383 Commercial Street – 1,193 – 4,805 square feet of space in a new building on Commercial Street available for $28/square foot (NNN).
441 Congress Street – 2,400 square feet of former Guitar Grave retail space available for $15 (MG) per square foot.
8 Exchange Street – The 3,600 square foot space previously occupied by The Bar is available for lease at $33.25 (MG) per square foot.
201 Federal Street – Two retail spaces will be available in the new 18-story building being constructed at the corner of Temple and Federal Streets. The 527 square foot and 2,300 square foot spaces are listed at $40 (MG) per square foot.
420 Fore Street – The space formerly occupied by Old Port Slice Bar is for lease. 2,600 sq ft @ $55/sq ft (MG).
446 Fore Street – 1,600 square feet of space on the corner of Fore Street and Union Street is available for $30 (MG) per square foot.
40 Free Street – 1,511 square feet of space in the new JB Brown building is available for $27.50 per square foot (NNN).
28 Market Street – The 850 square foot space previously occupied by Lucky Juju is available for lease for $2,800 (MG) per month.
46 Market Street – The 2,100-square-foot space previously occupied by Petit Jacqueline is currently being rented for $42 per square foot (NNN).
55 Market Street – This 3,700-square-foot space on Market Street was previously occupied by Big Easy. Available for $18 per square foot (NNN).
121 Middle Street – The 2,482 square foot retail spot is available for $45/square foot (MG).
157 Middle Street – Retail space ranging from 1,091 to 5,155 square feet is available from $27 to $29.95/square foot (MG).
1 Monument Square – 1,500 square feet of ground floor space adjacent to Cera is available for $3,125 (MG) per month.
25 Pearl Street – 1,689 square feet of former subway space available for $30 (MG) per square foot.
66 Pearl Street – 5,796 square feet of space (formerly Bull Moose retail store) is available for $15.75 (MG) per square foot.
24 Preble Street – Original Arcadia space available. The 2,835-square-foot store near Dutch’s and Slabs is listed at $20 per square foot (NNN).
3 Spring Street – The space currently occupied by the Stars & Stripes tasting room is for lease. 2,554 square feet, $17.50 per square foot (NNN).
3 Spring Street – The space currently occupied by Stage Cannabis is for lease. 2,000 square feet, $15.50 per square foot (NNN).
144 State Street – Two retail spaces will become available in the development of the former Mercy Hospital building on State Street. Spaces of 1,100 and 2,566 square feet are available for $20 to $26 (MG) per square foot.
15 Temple Street – The 2,086 sq ft space previously occupied by Bubble Mineia is available for $26 (MG) per sq ft.
23 Temple Street – 947 square feet of retail space in the Temple Street garage is available for $26 (MG) per square foot.
110 Thames Street – 2,700 square feet of space and 3,200 square feet of space are available in the newly constructed building at the Portland Foreside development. $35 per square foot (NNN).
53 Wharf Street – 1,600 square feet of space on the corner of Wharf Street and Union Street is available for $30 (MG) per square foot.
indian street area
144 Fore Street – The former VA building is located near the Portland Foreside development and adjacent to several new office buildings off Thames Street. Spaces range from 1,560 to 10,620 square feet and are available from $22 to $29 per square foot (NNN).
outer forest avenue
301 Forest Avenue – The former Top Concept space is 4,000 square feet and is being leased at $15 per square foot (NNN).
503 – 509 Forest Avenue – The exterior of the building will be restored to its historic design. Spaces range from 4,500 to 9,500 square feet and are available for $10 per square foot (NNN).
634 Forest Avenue – This former garage is located in the heart of Woodfords Corner near Bayou Kitchen Woodford Food & Beverage and Bird & Company. The 1,305-square-foot building has been repurposed for use as a restaurant and has room for eight people. 12 parking spaces. Available for $2,750 (NNN) per month.
701 Forest Avenue – 3,147 – 6,405 square feet, parking available at $16 per square foot (NNN).
Dearing
476 Stevens Avenue – The Ellesmere BBQ Building in Deering Center is on the market for $1.45 million. The sale includes all of his FF&E inventory.
550 Washington Avenue – 2,000 to 2,400 square feet of the former Bott’s Bakery is available for lease at $18 per square foot (NNN).
Elsewhere in Portland
1339 Washington Avenue – The 4,150-square-foot former Parker’s Restaurant building in North Deering is on the market for $1,995,000.
Northgate Shopping Center – Space available from 2,000 to 3,500 square feet.
Westgate Shopping Center – The three spaces will be rented for $18 to $40 per square foot (NNN).
Other spaces – Some restaurant spaces may not yet be listed by owners. Please check the Closing Notice for the latest information.
Portland suburbs
188 Lincoln St, Lewiston – This 2,371 to 5,554 square foot former fire station has been renovated for use as retail/restaurant space. Listed at $5 to $14 per square foot (NNN).
521 Route 1, Scarborough – The 9,211-square-foot former Amore restaurant is on the market for $595,000.
171 Ocean St, South Portland – The 1,500 square foot space previously occupied by Judy Gibson is being rented for $25 per square foot (NNN).
1637 Post Rd, Wells – A 4,000-square-foot building that was previously Joshua’s home is on the market for $2.15 million.
Billy’s Chowder House – Both the Billy’s Chowder House building and business in Wells are for sale. The restaurant, which seats up to 200 people, has parking for his 62 cars and is located on Mile Road between Route 1 and Wells Beach.
Glossary
M.G. – Adjusted total amount. Indicates that the operating costs of the property (such as taxes, insurance, and maintenance) are included in the lease payment. Tenants will be responsible for paying their own utility bills, including, in some cases, utility bills.
NNN – Triple net means operating costs are not included in the lease price and are paid separately by the tenant. These are often referred to as CAM (Common Area Maintenance) fees and taxes and are expressed in $/sf. Tenants are also responsible for utility costs.
gross – Total indicates that all costs, including utilities, are included in the lease price. Tenants are responsible for telephone and internet access, as well as interior design.