Shoreline Seafood & Smokehouse is a turnkey coastal eatery located just steps from the beach in the Melbourne/Indialantic area, offering a unique blend of fresh seafood, smoked specialties, and approachable coastal fare. Since opening in late July, Shoreline has demonstrated strong early traction with consistent month-over-month growth and a rapidly expanding local following. The business is firmly in its early growth phase and is scaling toward a seven-figure annual gross revenue trajectory as it becomes more deeply embedded in the community. Its prime location, strong brand identity, and highly visible beachside presence—combined with rare free parking only 800 feet from the beach—create an increasingly powerful draw for residents, beachgoers, and tourists.

The restaurant features a fully equipped commercial kitchen capable of supporting high-volume service. Major assets include two double fryers, a gas flat top, multiple electric stoves, a low-boy cooler, two prep station coolers, stainless steel prep tables, commercial sinks, a walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, an accessory freezer, beverage cooler, and extensive smallwares typical of a professionally built-out restaurant. FF&E is estimated at approximately $55,000 and is included in the sale along with inventory, FOH recently renovated! The facility also benefits from a favorable lease with two 5-year renewal options, providing long-term operational stability and a strong foundation for continued growth.

Market conditions surrounding Shoreline further reinforce its potential. Brevard County and Melbourne continue to experience meaningful population growth, rising household incomes, and robust year-round tourism. The region produced nearly $3 billion in visitor spending last year, supported by expanding hotel capacity, consistent seasonal traffic, and ongoing residential development. These trends create steady demand for high-quality coastal dining. With its unique seafood-plus-smokehouse concept and limited direct competition, Shoreline is well positioned to capture an increasing share of this expanding market.

Growth and expansion opportunities are substantial. A dedicated owner-operator can immediately pursue extended operating hours, catering and meal-prep services, a future seafood case or grab-and-go program, expanded smokehouse offerings, events, and off-site or wholesale sales. The layout, equipment package, and brand positioning and website support these avenues, and the restaurant’s early traction demonstrates a clear appetite for a broadened offering. As Shoreline further integrates into the community and strengthens its local presence, these initiatives offer significant upside.

The current owners are committed to supporting a smooth transition. Comprehensive training will be provided, including operational guidance, vendor introductions, recipes, inventory and ordering systems, and smokehouse processes. Additional support can be arranged as needed to help ensure the buyer’s success.

Reason for Selling:
Shoreline was originally designed as a scalable family enterprise. My wife and I planned to act as absentee owners while relocating trusted family members to operate and grow the business day-to-day. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen medical issues, those family members can no longer move or assume the operational role. With that change, the long-term operating structure we envisioned is no longer feasible in the near term.

This shift creates a unique opportunity for a hands-on owner-operator to step into a young, fast-growing coastal restaurant that already has strong early traction and a growing community presence. With a prime location, a fully equipped kitchen, a distinctive seafood-and-smokehouse concept, and clear paths for expansion, Shoreline is perfectly positioned for an engaged operator to accelerate its momentum and realize the full potential of the brand.