Landmark Waterfront Restaurant Concept/Lease Assumption
Business Description
Legendary Saltwater Cowboy's Restaurant presents a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark waterfront dining establishment that has been serving the St. Augustine community since 1963. This iconic American restaurant combines over 60 years of operational history with a prime waterfront location offering stunning sunset views.
Business Overview:
This established Southern seafood restaurant has built a loyal local following while attracting visitors to historic St. Augustine. The restaurant's legendary status and waterfront positioning create a unique dining experience that has sustained operations for six decades.
Location & Facilities:
Situated on the waterfront in St. Augustine, Saint Johns County, the 4,321 square foot facility provides an exceptional dining atmosphere with panoramic water views. The strategic location capitalizes on both tourist traffic and local patronage in one of Florida's premier historic destinations.
Financial Structure:
Asking Price: $400,000
Monthly Lease: $15,000
Lease Term: Expires August 31, 2032 (approximately 8 years remaining)
Real Estate: Leased facility
Key Advantages:
- Established brand recognition spanning 60+ years
- Room for more than 200 seats
- Prime waterfront location with sunset views
- Strong local customer loyalty
- Proven Southern seafood concept
- Significant remaining lease term providing operational security
- Tourist destination market in historic St. Augustine
Support & Transition:
The current management team will provide comprehensive training to ensure smooth operational continuity and knowledge transfer.
This opportunity represents the chance to acquire a legendary restaurant concept with deep community roots, established operations, and a coveted waterfront location in one of Florida's most visited historic cities. The combination of brand legacy, prime positioning, and operational history creates a compelling investment opportunity in the Southern Seafood or Fish Camp restaurant sector.
Business Overview:
This established Southern seafood restaurant has built a loyal local following while attracting visitors to historic St. Augustine. The restaurant's legendary status and waterfront positioning create a unique dining experience that has sustained operations for six decades.
Location & Facilities:
Situated on the waterfront in St. Augustine, Saint Johns County, the 4,321 square foot facility provides an exceptional dining atmosphere with panoramic water views. The strategic location capitalizes on both tourist traffic and local patronage in one of Florida's premier historic destinations.
Financial Structure:
Asking Price: $400,000
Monthly Lease: $15,000
Lease Term: Expires August 31, 2032 (approximately 8 years remaining)
Real Estate: Leased facility
Key Advantages:
- Established brand recognition spanning 60+ years
- Room for more than 200 seats
- Prime waterfront location with sunset views
- Strong local customer loyalty
- Proven Southern seafood concept
- Significant remaining lease term providing operational security
- Tourist destination market in historic St. Augustine
Support & Transition:
The current management team will provide comprehensive training to ensure smooth operational continuity and knowledge transfer.
This opportunity represents the chance to acquire a legendary restaurant concept with deep community roots, established operations, and a coveted waterfront location in one of Florida's most visited historic cities. The combination of brand legacy, prime positioning, and operational history creates a compelling investment opportunity in the Southern Seafood or Fish Camp restaurant sector.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 62
- Facilities & Assets
- Sale includes lease of all property, interior and exterior spaces, plus parking areas and residential structure adjacent to restaurant. All existing FF&E, inventory including. Fully operational/turnkey upon sale. NDA Required for additional info.
- Website
- https://www.saltwatercowboysfl.com/
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 4,321
- Rent
- $15,000.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 8/31/2032
About the Sale
- Transition Support
- Current management team will provide training
Listing Info
- ID
- 2433983
- Listing Views
Business Location
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