Iconic Lakefront Restaurant and
4919 State Hwy 144, Butler, WI 53007
Turnkey restaurant/bar on Big Cedar Lake with strong revenue.
Type:Retail
Property size:
10,000 SFPrice / SF:
$190/SF- Added:
- Dec 3, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 182
- Last Refresh:
- Apr 5 at 8:34 pm
Property Features for 4919 State Hwy 144
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 10,000 SF
- Property subtype
- Retail
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1950
Listing agent Judy Hearst License #10301202070
Listing office Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (518) 364-7406
Listing date Dec 3, 2025
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HighLights
- Rare, fully remodeled turnkey lakefront restaurant/bar on Big Cedar Lake with a stellar reputation and unmatched views.
- Diversified and steady revenue streams from restaurant/bar, weddings, private rentals, live music, special events, shoreline access, and legal onsite gaming.
- 170 feet of highly desirable west‑facing shoreline on Big Cedar Lake.
- High‑capacity venue: 40‑seat bar, 120‑seat dining room, and a private banquet hall.
- Strong existing business: 4.7‑star Google rating, active social media, deep local roots, and clean financials.
- Includes the building and 2.12 acres of valuable lakefront property with ample parking and room to grow.
Overview
This 10,000 square foot property is a fully remodeled, turnkey, multi-revenue lakefront restaurant and bar with a strong reputation and views of Big Cedar Lake. Situated on over 170 feet of west shoreline, the property captures the essence of lakeside dining and entertainment. The business hosts year-round events and is a proven draw for locals and out-of-town guests. It features a 40-seat bar with lake views, a 120-seat dining room, and a private banquet hall that can accommodate up to 300 guests. Revenue is diversified and steady, derived from weddings and private rentals, live music nights, special event hosting, 170 feet of shoreline with 3 piers, and legal onsite gaming entertainment. The business has a 4.7-star Google rating, an active social media following, and deep local roots. The sale includes the building and 2.12 acres of lakefront property. The property has ample parking and lake visibility. Located on the west shore of Big Cedar Lake in the Kettle Moraine area, the property has over 170 feet of Big Cedar Lake frontage, 3 piers, and 16 slips. Big Cedar Lake is the largest lake in Washington County, spanning over 900 acres with a depth over 100 feet.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Restaurants
Map
- City
- Butler
- County
- Waukesha
- State
- Wisconsin
- Longitude
- -88.0711
- Latitude
- 43.1081
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Restaurant - Turnkey restaurant/bar on Big Cedar Lake with strong revenue.
Where is this restaurant located?
The property is located at 4919 State Hwy 144 Butler, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Rare, fully remodeled turnkey lakefront restaurant/bar on Big Cedar Lake with a stellar reputation and unmatched views.; Diversified and steady revenue streams from restaurant/bar, weddings, private rentals, live music, special events, shoreline access, and legal onsite gaming.; **170 feet of highly desirable west‑facing shoreline** on Big Cedar Lake.
