Turnkey Waterfront Restaurant & Bar with Real Estate - Hamilton, IN
Business Description
A Rare Opportunity on the Shores of Hamilton Lake
Howie's on Hamilton represents a premier full-service restaurant and bar establishment strategically positioned in downtown Hamilton on the shores of Hamilton Lake. This waterfront dining destination serves a substantial market encompassing an estimated 700 lakefront properties along the 13.9-mile recreational shoreline.
The establishment underwent comprehensive capital improvements in fall 2021, including complete kitchen renovation, full bathroom renovations, plumbing system upgrades, flooring improvements, and enhanced outdoor facilities featuring an upgraded patio, balcony, and tiki bar operations.
Howies on Hamilton accommodates 160 guests across indoor and outdoor seating configurations, featuring 80 indoor seats and 80 outdoor consisting of balcony and patio seating with seasonal tiki bar operations. The waterfront location provides scenic views and direct lake access for boating customers utilizing adjacent dock facilities, creating multiple revenue channels and customer acquisition points.
Howie's provides a diversified menu portfolio featuring contemporary Lakeside Americana cuisine including premium burgers, fresh salads, specialty tacos, wings, artisanal flatbreads, and seafood offerings. The beverage program encompasses craft cocktails, beer, wine, and seasonal specialty items. Revenue enhancement strategies include weekly live entertainment and special events that drive customer traffic and increase average transaction values.
The business serves a broad geographic market encompassing local Hamilton residents, seasonal lake visitors, and customers from Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio, Southwest Michigan, and the broader tri-state region. This diverse customer base provides revenue stability and growth opportunities across multiple demographic segments.
The real estate is being offered for sale separately from the business at $650,000. However, ownership would prefer to sell the business and real estate together, and buyers offering to purchase both will be given priority consideration.
The establishment underwent comprehensive capital improvements in fall 2021, including complete kitchen renovation, full bathroom renovations, plumbing system upgrades, flooring improvements, and enhanced outdoor facilities featuring an upgraded patio, balcony, and tiki bar operations.
Howies on Hamilton accommodates 160 guests across indoor and outdoor seating configurations, featuring 80 indoor seats and 80 outdoor consisting of balcony and patio seating with seasonal tiki bar operations. The waterfront location provides scenic views and direct lake access for boating customers utilizing adjacent dock facilities, creating multiple revenue channels and customer acquisition points.
Howie's provides a diversified menu portfolio featuring contemporary Lakeside Americana cuisine including premium burgers, fresh salads, specialty tacos, wings, artisanal flatbreads, and seafood offerings. The beverage program encompasses craft cocktails, beer, wine, and seasonal specialty items. Revenue enhancement strategies include weekly live entertainment and special events that drive customer traffic and increase average transaction values.
The business serves a broad geographic market encompassing local Hamilton residents, seasonal lake visitors, and customers from Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio, Southwest Michigan, and the broader tri-state region. This diverse customer base provides revenue stability and growth opportunities across multiple demographic segments.
The real estate is being offered for sale separately from the business at $650,000. However, ownership would prefer to sell the business and real estate together, and buyers offering to purchase both will be given priority consideration.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 45
- Employees
- 15 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- Freestanding waterfront building with 160 total seats - 80 interior and 80 exterior - across four dining and bar zones, including a covered deck and tiki bar overlooking the water. Commercial kitchen with dedicated prep area, walk-in and dry storage, restrooms, upstairs living quarters and on-site parking. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are included in the sale, along with goodwill and a transferable Steuben County liquor license.
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Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 3,800
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is transitioning ownership to spend more time with family.
- Transition Support
- Six weeks of on-site training and support. A seller non-compete is included in the sale.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2552408
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