Restaurants

Restaurant real estate news and analysis focusing on the trends, investments, and developments transforming dining spaces—from high-end eateries to quick-service chains. With insights on leasing strategies, market shifts, and design innovation, Commercial Observer delivers the intelligence CRE professionals need to stay ahead in the competitive restaurant market. Read more about commercial real estate in the Hospitality Industry.

Meridian Capital Group's James Famularo (top) and Cole Kleppinger (bottom), 271 Fifth Avenue.

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Boston-Based Udon Restaurant to Open First NYC Eatery in NoMad

By Isabelle Durso

Lee & Associates' Catherine O’Toole (top), Stephanie Moore (center) and David Scher (bottom), and 18 West 39th Street.

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Thai Villa Group Set to Open New Japanese Restaurant Near Bryant Park

By Isabelle Durso

Industry City's Jeff Fein and Union Square Events commissary kitchen at Industry City in Brooklyn.

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Union Square Events Expands to 82K SF at Industry City

By Mark Hallum

Meridian Capital's Noam Aziz (top), Joshua Vilinsky (center), and Carson Shahrabani (bottom), and 167 East 33rd Street.

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Malii Thai Restaurant to Open at 167 East 33rd Street in Midtown East

By Isabelle Durso

Jonathan Resnick, president Jack Resnick & Sons, and a rendering of Delos Greek restaurant.

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Carnegie Hospitality Takes 8K SF for Diner, Greek Restaurant at 200 Chambers Street

By Isabelle Durso

From left: Filmmaker Joseph “McG” Nichol, Partner and Co-Founder of River Jetty Restaurant Group, Chef Nancy Silverton, and developer Rick Caruso.

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Nancy Silverton’s Spacca Tutto to Anchor Caruso’s Reopened Palisades Village in 2026

By Greg Cornfield

Sushi presented on a plate and Empire State Realty Trust's Fred Posniak.

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Omakase Restaurant Sora Signs 14K-SF Lease at ESRT’s One Grand Central Place

By Mark Hallum

People waiting in line for tickets.

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Sure, Broadway Shows Are Struggling — But Broadway Isn’t

By Larry Getlen

KSR's Nolan Weinberg (top) and Albert Halawani (bottom), and a tray of cinnamon rolls.

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Popular Bakery Sunday Morning to Open Second NYC Location in NoMad

By Isabelle Durso

Meridian Retail Leasing's Noam Aziz (top), Lee & Associates's Jordan Cohen (bottom), and pan-fried dumplings.

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Restaurant and Bar Tin’s to Open at 109 Ludlow Street on Lower East Side

By Isabelle Durso

Meridian Capital Group's Bobby Ortense (top), Jacob Mayer (center), and Greg Goldberg (bottom), and 166 First Avenue.

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David Yun, Steve Choi to Open Restaurant at 166 First Avenue in East Village

By Isabelle Durso

Lee & Associates's David Scher and 37 West 26th Street.

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Asian Fusion Restaurant Chi Chicken to Open Eatery in Flatiron District

By Isabelle Durso

Meridian Capital's Noam Aziz (top), John Roesch (center), Mariko Tanaka (bottom), and 298 Fifth Avenue.

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Chinese Restaurant Zhoumapo Takes 6K SF at 298 Fifth Avenue

By Isabelle Durso

Avi Schron, principal at Cammeby’s International (top), Alex Witkoff of Witkoff Group, and the Woolworth Building.

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Wonder Bar, New Wine Bar and Cafe, to Open at Woolworth Building

By Isabelle Durso

Vantage Real Estate Advisors' Danny Volk, Marc Johnson, and Kayla Terzi and 25 Broad Street.

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SK Hospitality Group Takes 15K SF at 25 Broad Street for Two New Restaurants

By Isabelle Durso

Newmark's Mitch Heifetz and Michael Paster, and a selection of cheeses on display at Eataly.

Restaurants · Leases

Eataly to Open Fast-Casual Cafe at 1122 Lexington Avenue on UES

By Isabelle Durso

Donnie D’Alessio, founder and owner ofat Comfortland, and 92 Rivingston Street.

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Popular Queens Cafe Comfortland Finally Opening First Manhattan Spot

By Amanda Schiavo