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735 SAINT JOSEPH Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
Turn-Key Restaurant and Bar

735 SAINT JOSEPH Street New Orleans, LA 70130

For Sale
$900,000

Turn-key restaurant and bar with fully equipped kitchen, spacious bar area, and outdoor courtyard plus an upstairs lounge setup.

Property Size2,812 SF
Price / SF$320.06
Days on Market221

Property Features for 735 SAINT JOSEPH Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,812 SF
Property subtype
General Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1920
Listing Agency: Ben & Burka
Listed By: Aaron Kazanoff · License #0995700882
Source: Xome
Added: Dec 14, 2025 Changed: Jul 22 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 3:55AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in New Orleans’ Warehouse District, 735 Saint Joseph Street is a turn-key restaurant and bar space designed for immediate operation. The main level features a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious bar area, and an outdoor courtyard for guest seating.

An additional upstairs area offers flexibility as a game, dining, or lounge space, along with a satellite bar. The upper level also includes storage and back-of-house space to support daily operations.

The property is zoned CBD-5 and is positioned between the Lower Garden District, the CBD, and the French Quarter, with easy access to nearby destinations. It is also described as benefiting from high foot traffic and proximity to Herbsaint, Nochi, the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC), Ogden Museum, Keife & Co., and the National WWII Museum.

Key Highlights

  • Turn‑key restaurant and bar space with a fully equipped kitchen and spacious bar area
  • Outdoor courtyard included for guest seating and events
  • Upstairs has a versatile game/dining/lounge area with a satellite bar, storage, and back of house

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $54.0k $19.20
− Vacancy −$1.1k −$0.38
EGI $52.9k $18.82
− OpEx −$13.2k −$4.70
NOI $39.7k $14.11
2,812 SF · lease $19.20/SF/yr · vacancy 2.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$566.9K
$496.0K – $661.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,683 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.41%
Second Best
Retail
$496.0K
$434.0K – $578.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,723 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.86%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$714.7K
$625.4K – $833.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,030 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.56%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

Home Appliance Store Locksmith Butcher Pet Grooming Service Tanning Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic Adult Day Care HVAC Service

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Turn-key restaurant and bar with fully equipped kitchen, spacious bar area, and outdoor courtyard plus an upstairs lounge setup.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 735 SAINT JOSEPH Street New Orleans, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turn‑key restaurant and bar space with a fully equipped kitchen and spacious bar area; Outdoor courtyard included for guest seating and events; Upstairs has a versatile game/dining/lounge area with a satellite bar, storage, and back of house
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