Restaurant Properties for Sale & Lease in Southwest Florida
American Property Group is Southwest Florida's most experienced restaurant real estate brokerage. Since 1987, our team has facilitated over 500 restaurant transactions across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties — more than any other commercial real estate firm in the region. Whether you're buying, selling, or leasing a restaurant or bar property in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Osprey, Englewood, or surrounding communities, APG has the local market knowledge, operator relationships, and transaction experience to get the deal done. We also handle confidential restaurant transactions — contact us directly to discuss.
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Featured Restaurant Listings
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Freestanding Restaurant
987 S Packinghouse Rd, Sarasota, FL
Situated on a ±27,285 SF parcel just off Fruitville Road, the property offers excellent accessibility, ample on-site parking, and a distinctive Old Florida atmosphere.
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Paradise Isle Plaza on Longboat Key
5610 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL
Available Size: 1,973 S
Establish a signature restaurant concept along highly desirable Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key.
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Confidential Turnkey Restaurant & Bar Opportunity
This turnkey establishment combines a well-appointed interior dining area with a spacious outdoor patio, creating a destination atmosphere ideal for a variety of restaurant concepts.
Contact Geoffrey Paul for more details, NDA required.
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Turnkey Bar Opportunity in Sarasota
4459 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL
Freestanding ±1,800 SF bar property on Bee Ridge Rd with excellent visibility and access. Offered at $1,500,000 for real estate only; business and 4COP liquor license available separately.
Sale Price: $1,500,000
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S Tamiami Trail Retail Space
4205 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
Space features an open floor plan with a large open workspace area, service counter, restroom, and a rear back-of-house area with additional storage, prep space, sinks, and rear exit access.
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Perfect Site for Quick Service Restaurant
2815 1st St E, Bradenton, FL
Property Size: 1.144 acres
Last Remaining Undeveloped Commercial Land on 1st St perfect for QSR
Sale Price: $1,250,000
500+ Restaurant Transactions — and Counting
No other commercial real estate firm in Southwest Florida has closed more restaurant deals than American Property Group. Our track record spans nationally recognized chains, beloved local concepts, fast casual operators, fine dining destinations, and everything in between — across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.
Browse Our Restaurant Transactions
APG has represented buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in restaurant transactions across Southwest Florida for nearly four decades. Below is a partial list of named transactions closed by our team.
| Restaurant | City | APG Broker |
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| Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar National | Sarasota, FL | Barry Seidel |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House National | Sarasota, FL | Barry Seidel |
| Napule | Sarasota, FL | Barry Seidel |
| Mellow Mushroom National | Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Main Bar Sandwich Shop | Downtown Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Thai Hot | Osprey, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Duff's Famous Wings National | Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Green Zebra Café | Downtown Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Kolucan Mexican Bar & Grill | Gulf Gate — Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Samurai Japanese Fusion Sushi & Hibachi | Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Buddy's Bagels | Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Main St Creamery | Downtown Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| ofKors Bakery | Downtown Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| The Fat Rabbit Pub | Downtown Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Five Nine Grill & Tavern | Osprey, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Food & Beer | Venice, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Gold Rush BBQ | Venice, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Raffurty's Bar and Grill | Downtown Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| A's Giant Sandwiches | Gulf Gate — Sarasota, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Cresent Club | Siesta Key, FL | Adam Seidel |
| Cabo Breeze Mexican Grill & Tiki Bar | Venice, FL | Brian Seidel & Geoffrey Paul |
| Juicy's Famous Fair Food | Bradenton, FL | Adam Doak |
A partial list of APG restaurant transactions — and hundreds more throughout Southwest Florida since 1987.
Restaurant Types We Represent
APG has experience representing buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across every major restaurant and food & beverage concept type:
Fine Dining
Casual Dining
Fast Casual
QSR / Quick Service
Pizza Restaurants
Coffee Shops & Cafes
Bakeries & Specialty Food
Bars & Taverns
Sports Bars
Mexican Restaurants
Sushi & Asian Concepts
Waterfront Restaurants
Sandwich & Deli Concepts
Franchise Restaurants
Independent Restaurants
Ghost Kitchens
Ready to buy, sell, or lease a restaurant property in Southwest Florida? APG is the region’s most experienced restaurant real estate team — with 500+ transactions and nearly four decades of local expertise.
Let's Talk About Your Restaurant Real Estate Goals
Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties since 1987.
Frequently Asked Questions About Restaurant Real Estate in Sarasota
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Contact APG at (941) 923-0535 or through our inquiry form. Our team will discuss your concept, budget, and location preferences across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties and match you with available properties — including off-market opportunities not publicly listed. We represent buyers throughout the entire process from property search through closing.
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Key factors include traffic counts and visibility, parking ratio, hood and grease trap infrastructure, HVAC capacity for commercial kitchens, ceiling height, and proximity to your target demographic. APG's restaurant specialists can walk you through due diligence on any space to make sure it fits your concept before you commit.
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APG handles confidential restaurant property sales regularly. We can market your property to our network of qualified buyers and operators without public advertising, protecting your business operations and staff during the process. Contact us at (941) 923-0535 to discuss a confidential listing strategy.
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Barry Seidel and the APG team have facilitated over 500 restaurant transactions across Southwest Florida since 1987 — more than any other broker in the region. We have deep relationships with restaurant operators, franchisees, and investors throughout the market, and we regularly handle transactions that never hit public listing platforms.
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Yes. APG represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across all restaurant property types — freestanding QSR and full-service buildings, end-cap and inline restaurant spaces in shopping centers, ghost kitchen facilities, and mixed-use restaurant locations throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.
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APG has facilitated restaurant real estate transactions for nationally recognized brands including Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Mellow Mushroom, and many others throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties since 1987.