Turnkey Restaurant Opportunity in Historic Porterdale
2001 Main Street (Highway 81), Porterdale, GA
Prime visibility meets stunning build-out. Situated directly on Highway 81—a main thoroughfare connecting Covington and Porterdale—this fully equipped restaurant space offers high-traffic exposure and an interior that's ready to impress from day one.
Formerly home to Yellow River Ale House, this is a rare chance to acquire a beautifully finished restaurant at a fraction of the cost to build from scratch.
Prime Location & Curb Appeal: The classic brick building commands attention on Main Street with a covered front patio, large storefront windows, and inviting entryway. Street-side parking and steady drive-by traffic from Highway 81 put your business in front of thousands of potential customers daily.
A Designer-Quality Interior: Inside, no expense was spared. Elegant marble-look porcelain tile flows throughout, paired with rich teal walls, warm gold accents, and modern ring chandeliers. Plush tufted leather banquettes in cognac and chocolate tones provide comfortable seating, while a flexible mix of tables accommodates everything from date nights to large parties.
Built for Entertainment: Multiple large-screen TVs are positioned throughout the space, anchored by a massive LED screen behind a dedicated stage with custom curved seating—perfect for game days and special events. Accordion-style glass doors connect the interior to the patio, allowing for seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Two Distinct Bar Areas: The main bar features an elegant curved stone countertop, arched shelving with honeycomb metal detailing, and draft taps ready to pour. A secondary service bar near the patio adds flexibility for high-volume nights.
Commercial Kitchen Ready to Go: The spacious back-of-house includes a full commercial kitchen with hood system, flat-top griddle, fryers, pizza/deck ovens, commercial dishwasher, ice machine, reach-in refrigerators and freezers, ample prep space, and an exterior walk-in cooler.
Thoughtful Finishes Throughout: All five restrooms showcase the same quality—designer tile work and brushed gold fixtures carry the upscale feel into every corner of the space.
Whether you're envisioning a sports bar, gastropub, family restaurant, or flexible event venue, this turnkey property offers the location, the look, and the infrastructure to succeed.
Restaurant assets and build-out offered for sale. Buyer to enter into new lease agreement with property owner.
Contact us for sale price and rental rate.
Building highlights:
Prime Main Street location on Highway 81, a major thoroughfare between Covington and Porterdale
Classic brick facade with covered front patio and prominent street presence
Street-side parking with high daily traffic count
Designer interior with marble-look porcelain tile flooring throughout
Two full-service bar areas with draft systems and elegant finishes
Expansive main dining room with flexible seating configurations
Dedicated entertainment lounge with large LED screen and built-in seating
Accordion-style glass doors for lounge/restaurant connectivity
Plush tufted leather banquette seating throughout
Modern lighting including custom ring chandeliers
Multiple mounted large-screen TVs
Full commercial kitchen with hood system, griddle, fryers, and pizza/deck ovens
Commercial dishwasher and ice machine
Exterior walk-in cooler
Multiple reach-in refrigerators and freezers
Spacious prep and storage areas
Upscale restrooms with designer tile and gold fixtures
Move-in ready—fully built out with high-end materials and equipment
