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*Portland's Restaurant Real Estate Hotspots**
In the heart of Maine, Portland is a culinary hub where entrepreneurs and restaurateurs can find their next big opportunity. The April 2025 edition of the Portland Food Map restaurant real estate listings, sponsored by The Boulos Company, brings together a curated selection of spaces available for lease or purchase in the city's vibrant neighborhoods.
**West End/Valley/Libby Town**
* **87 Brackett St**: A former cafe with 1,077 sq ft and a 825 sq ft basement area is up for grabs at $2,700/month + utilities.
* **919 Congress St**: The former Salvage BBQ building offers 4,770-9,540 sq ft of space available for $20/sq ft.
**Arts District**
* **486 Congress St**: A 2,400 sq ft former cannabis retail space is available for $22/sq ft (NNN).
* **594 Congress St**: The 2,592 sq ft Upper H. H. Hay Building space formerly occupied by Starbucks is available for $28/sq ft (MG).
**Bayside/Inner Washington**
* **52 Hanover St**: 1,500-3,000 sq ft of retail space on the first floor of the Armature building is available for $30/sq ft (NNN).
* **114 Preble St**: The former Coals building offers a 4,424 sq ft turnkey restaurant for lease at $26/sq ft (NNN).
**Old Port**
* **0 Canal Plaza**: The 1,350 sq ft former Nosh Taco building is available for lease at $47.74/sq ft (NNN).
* **15 Chestnut St**: The building that was home to Grace restaurant is up for sale, including the property, business assets, and all FF&E.
**Outer Forest Ave Area**
* **49 Dartmouth St**: A 1,310 sq ft retail space adjacent to Bow Street Beverage is available for $16.50/sq ft.
* **634 Forest Ave**: The former Sissle & Daughters wine bar/cafe is up for lease at $3,000/month (NNN).
**Elsewhere in Portland**
* **239 Congress St**: The 780 sq ft space formerly occupied by Tiny Tims is available for $2,500/month (Absolute Gross).
* **550 Washington Ave**: 2,000-2,400 sq ft of the former Botto's bakery is up for lease at $18/sq ft (NNN).
**South Portland**
* **448 Cottage Rd**: The 4,433 sq ft former Elsmere BBQ is up for sale for $1,395,000.
* **60 Ocean St**: The restaurant space formerly occupied by Taco Trio is available for lease at $16.98/sq ft (NNN).
**Elsewhere in Maine**
* **100 Larrabee Rd, Westbrook**: Phoever's owners are looking for someone to take over their space when they move to a new location.
* **881 Route 1, Yarmouth**: Shared kitchen space formerly utilized by MaineFlavor is available.
This curated selection of spaces offers something for every entrepreneur and restaurateur. Whether you're looking for a turnkey restaurant or a blank canvas to create your vision, Portland's restaurant real estate market has got you covered.
