Prime Beachfront Restaurant And Freehold Property For Sale

Property Information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living Accommodation:

Existing upper-floor office space of approximately 30–45 sqm could easily be converted into a private studio apartment with limited renovation work. No residential accommodation is currently fitted out.

Location:

Prime beachfront location in Las Terrenas, Samaná, Dominican Republic, one of the Caribbean’s most attractive coastal destinations. Established tourist area with international residents, hotels, vacation properties and year-round restaurant activity. Excellent visibility and direct proximity to the beach.

Premises Details:

Established restaurant property comprising freehold land, buildings, fully equipped professional kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and rooftop terrace. Approximately 145 guest seats. The sale includes the real estate, restaurant equipment, furnishings and operating business.

Size in square feet:

7,030

Planning Consent:

Existing commercial property with established restaurant operations. Potential extensions, additional floors and residential or hospitality development would be subject to the relevant planning permissions and local regulations.

Business Operation

Management type:

This business is owner operated.

Expansion Potential:

Significant real estate development potential beyond the existing restaurant operations. The property already features an upper level and rooftop terrace, with opportunities to expand vertically and develop additional floors, subject to planning approval.

Potential projects include boutique hotel accommodation, private apartments, additional rooftop hospitality facilities or a mixed-use hospitality development.

Additional land remains available at the rear of the property, offering further possibilities for construction or expansion.

An existing upper-floor office area of approximately 30–45 sqm could also be converted into a private studio apartment with relatively limited modifications.

Competition / Market:

Las Terrenas has a highly competitive and expanding restaurant market, with over 184 restaurants listed on TripAdvisor. El Lugar ranks among the top three restaurants on TripAdvisor and enjoys one of the strongest Google reputations in the area.

Despite the opening of more than 35 new restaurants this year, the business has maintained sales levels close to the previous year, demonstrating its established market position, customer loyalty and resilience.

Reasons for selling:

After more than a decade of developing and operating this established restaurant, the owner is considering a strategic reallocation of time and capital toward other business ventures, including premium wine and spirits importation and distribution. The sale represents an opportunity for a new owner to acquire an established hospitality business with significant real estate and development potential.

Trading hours:

Open Wednesday to Monday, from 12:15 PM to 11:00 PM. Closed on Tuesdays. Established lunch and dinner service, with indoor, outdoor and rooftop dining.

Employees:

18

Years established:

12

Other Information

Support & training:

The owner is willing to provide a structured transition period, including operational guidance, introduction to key suppliers, staff management procedures and assistance with the transfer of day-to-day operations. Terms and duration to be mutually agreed.