Turn-Key Restaurant & Bar – Prime Kailua-Kona Waterfront Corridor
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Turn-key restaurant and bar for sale on a high-traffic waterfront dining corridor in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, with patio seating and bay views. Over $1.1M has been invested in the buildout; more than $500,000 in FF&E, leasehold improvements, and equipment convey with the sale. The business has shown recent positive momentum following a typical new-restaurant opening ramp. Ideal for an owner-operator or restaurant group ready to build on that momentum. Sale is subject to landlord consent to any lease assignment or change in occupancy; liquor license transferability to a new owner has not yet been confirmed. Financials, exact location, and business name available to qualified buyers after a signed NDA.
About the Business
- Employees
- 28 (8 Full-time, 20 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- Leased restaurant and bar space in a high-traffic waterfront dining corridor in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, with patio seating and ocean views. Over $1.1M has been invested in the buildout, and continued occupancy of the space is subject to landlord approval as part of any sale. A full turn-key equipment package (over $500,000 book value) conveys with the sale, including complete kitchen and bar equipment, a large draft beer system, seating and furniture for both interior and patio dining, and a dual POS system. A detailed equipment inventory is available upon request.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Kailua-Kona is one of Hawaiʻi Island's primary visitor destinations, drawing a steady mix of resort guests, cruise ship passengers, and local residents to its historic waterfront district. The dining market here ranges from casual tourist-facing eateries to more upscale, locally-focused concepts, with demand supported by consistent tourism and a growing resident population. This location competes on the strength of its locally sourced menu, craft cocktail program, and prime waterfront corridor positioning — differentiators from the more generic, high-turnover tourist restaurants common in the immediate area. Continued visitor growth to Hawaiʻi Island supports a positive long-term outlook for a well-positioned, quality-driven operator in this market.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Currently well received by both locals and tourists
Untapped breakfast daypart with meaningful untapped revenue upside based on comparable nearby traffic
Underutilized lunch menu with room for significant additional revenue
Strong and growing sunset/happy hour and dinner business
Strong and growing late-night business (9–11pm)
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- A combination of factors
- Transition Support
- Seller is open to providing a transition period to support a smooth handover, including training, vendor introductions, and operational walkthroughs — details and duration to be negotiated as part of the sale.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2544564
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