Chicago, IL Restaurants for Lease

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Updated: Jul 22

Built-Out Restaurant Space

49 E Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616

$4,216-$8,432/Mo

3,162 SF of restaurant space with two 1,581 SF leasing configurations
Two 20‑foot hoods and one 9‑foot hood
Two walk‑in coolers plus fryers, ovens, and high‑output cooking lines
Tilt skillet, deli slicer, and high‑capacity dishwashers
Near McCormick Place, Wintrust Arena, Chinatown, and the South Loop

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Updated: Jul 13

Commercial Kitchen Space with Restaurant Infrastructure

5959 W Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

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Existing commercial kitchen improvements and essential food‑service fixtures in place
Zoned B3‑1 Community Shopping District
Central air and built in 1965
Lease includes real estate taxes and water
Tenant responsible for utilities, insurance, and maintenance

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Restaurant Space with Chef’s Kitchen

1312 S Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

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Recently completed buildout includes dining rooms, bar areas, private dining, and sidewalk seating.

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Restaurant Space with Built-In Kitchen

3426 North Harlem Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

$21 SF/Yr

3,000 sqft

Fully equipped commercial kitchen and divisible layout support quick restaurant openings or flexible multi-tenant use.

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Established Restaurant with Commercial Kitchen

2717 W PETERSON Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659

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Configured for restaurant use with dining areas, guest bathrooms, commercial equipment, and storage facilities.

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Storefront Space with Vanilla Finish

3101 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

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Flexible commercial space includes black iron and alley loading for restaurant-oriented use.

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Restaurant Space with Type II Venting

1900 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60616

$21 SF/Yr

1,430 sqft

Functional food-service space supports select restaurant, retail, office, and medical office uses with customer parking.

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Corner Retail Space with Endcap

2900-10 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

$35 SF/Yr

1,263 sqft

High ceilings, prominent signage, and dedicated parking enhance this neighborhood retail opportunity.

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Second-Generation Restaurant Space

3453 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

$3,000/Mo

1,300 sqft

Restaurant space with commercial kitchen infrastructure, B1-3 zoning, and immediate availability.

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Ground-Floor Conventional Restaurant Space

555 W. Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

$35 SF/Yr

6,200 sqft

Restaurant-ready premises with existing infrastructure, residential adjacency, and an included upper-level area for office or private dining use.

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Turnkey Restaurant with Type II Hood

2010 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

$55 SF/Yr

1,100 sqft

Turnkey restaurant space with a Type II hood, prep area, refrigeration/coolers, and limited customer seating.

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Equipped Conventional Restaurant Space

2717 W PETERSON Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659

$20.15 SF/Yr

1,925 sqft

Two dining rooms, dual bathrooms, and a commercial kitchen support continued restaurant use.

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Restaurant Space with Full Bar

2039 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

$22 SF/Yr

5,700 sqft

Former restaurant facility with commercial kitchen infrastructure, prep space, and a private dining room.

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Second-Generation Restaurant and Retail

1520 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

$55 SF/Yr

3,702 sqft

Second-generation restaurant space with black iron infrastructure and 20' ceilings plus an additional in-line retail space and customer parking.

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Retail/Office Suite with Kitchen

907 N DAMEN Avenue #101, Chicago, IL 60622

$22 SF/Yr

1,600 sqft

Flexible suite with existing catering-ready kitchen setup and rear parking for two cars.

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Flex Space with Kitchen Infrastructure

907 N DAMEN Avenue #101, Chicago, IL 60622

$22.50 SF/Yr

1,600 sqft

Open-plan commercial space with food-preparation infrastructure, rear parking, and flexibility for retail, office, or service use.

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Freestanding Building with Possible Drive-Thru

3751 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652

$26.70 SF/Yr

11,600 sqft

Freestanding building with two offices and a large reception area on a corner site with potential drive-thru configuration.

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Move-In Ready Restaurant with Full Kitchen

434 W Ontario Street #restaurant, Chicago, IL 60610

$20 SF/Yr

6,582 sqft

Second-generation restaurant space includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen, lower-level banquet room, and move-in condition.

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Freestanding Storefront Building

3751 W 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652

$26 SF/Yr

1,600 sqft 0.38 AC lot

Existing layout includes two offices, a large reception area, and possible drive-through functionality.

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Temperature Controlled Commercial Space Available

1631 West Walnut Street, Chicago, IL 60612

$5,600/Mo

4,200 sqft

4,200 SF commercial space for lease on Near West Side.

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Turnkey Bar in Old Town

1525 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

$53 SF/Yr

6,578 sqft

Fully built-out bar venue in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.

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South Shore Ground Floor Kitchen

7100 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649

$2,100/Mo

1,100 sqft

Ground floor kitchen space available for lease in South Shore.

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Restaurant Space for Lease

3400 W Evergreen Ave |, Chicago, IL 60651

$3,250/Mo

2,000 sqft

2,000 SF second-generation restaurant space available for lease.

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Restaurant Space with Fitness Center

33 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

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3,404 sqft

Restaurant space offered for lease with an on-site fitness center, tenant lounge, conferencing, and locker room amenities.

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Chicago, IL Restaurants Lease Rates & Market Statistics

Browse 203 Restaurants for lease in Chicago, IL on Realmo, a commercial real estate marketplace serving the Chicago area. The current inventory totals 2,280,899 square feet of properties — an average of ~11,250 SF per listing.

Asking lease rates for Restaurants in Chicago start at $16 SF/Yr, average $26.83 SF/Yr, and reach $55 SF/Yr at the top of the market. That's a 3x spread between entry-level and premium space, making side-by-side comparison of asking rents and lease terms essential. The local average of $26.83 SF/Yr is 5% below the Illinois state average of $28.39 SF/Yr.

Chicago accounts for 75% of the 272 restaurants currently available across Cook County, where nearby markets include Schaumburg and Evanston. By space type, the market includes 101 conventional restaurants, 58 other restaurants and 26 commercial kitchens — commercial kitchens typically offer the lowest entry point, while conventional restaurants command the highest rates.

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