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.

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

Restaurants · Leases

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.

Restaurants · Leases

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

By Mark Hallum

People waiting in line for tickets.

Restaurants · Leases

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.

Restaurants · Leases

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.

Restaurants · Leases

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.

Restaurants · Leases

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.

Restaurants · Leases

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.

Restaurants · Leases

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.

Restaurants · Leases

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.

Restaurants · Leases

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.

Restaurants · Leases

Popular Queens Cafe Comfortland Finally Opening First Manhattan Spot

By Amanda Schiavo

Woolworth Building.

Restaurants · Leases

New French Restaurant Goody’s to Open at Woolworth Building

By Isabelle Durso

KSR's David Sabbagh and David Green, and 120 Liberty Street.

Restaurants · Leases

4K-SF Food Hall Opening at 120 Liberty Street in the Financial District

By Mark Hallum

Matthew Mandell and Allen Gurevich of GFP Real Estate and 520 Eighth Avenue.

Restaurants · Leases

New Restaurant and Bar 520 Henny to Open at GFP’s 520 Eighth Avenue

By Isabelle Durso

Meridian Retail's Carson Shahrabani and Noam Aziz, and 776 Avenue of the Americas.

Restaurants · Leases

Chinese Restaurant Lin & Daughters to Open in NoMad

By Isabelle Durso

Newmark's Jeffery Roseman and Drew Weiss, and 251 West 30th Street.

Restaurants · Leases

Bazza Restaurant Orders Up Three Levels at 251 West 30th Street

By Lois Weiss