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Former full-service restaurant opportunity

224 Market Street

Former full-service restaurant opportunity beside Prudential Center

Newark, NJ 07102

+/- 8,000 SF former restaurant that can be demised, with liquor license available and existing restaurant infrastructure at the corner of Market Street and Lafayette Street.

Retail / Restaurant / Street-front commercial
RestaurantRetailArena DistrictLiquor License AvailableHigh Foot TrafficDowntown Newark

Existing condition

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Vision Scenarios

Three early concept directions for repositioning the former restaurant shell around arena traffic, daytime demand, and downtown Newark visibility.

Sports Bar + Event Lounge

A game-day destination serving Prudential Center visitors, downtown employees, and Newark nightlife demand.

Investment range

$650K-$1.2M

Delivery window

6-9 months

Feasibility

High

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Food Hall

A multi-vendor food destination that can serve arena crowds, students, office workers, and downtown residents.

Investment range

$1.8M-$3.5M

Delivery window

10-15 months

Feasibility

Moderate

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Arena Play Lounge

An adult-focused social gaming and lounge concept combining entertainment, food, beverage, and group events.

Investment range

$900K-$1.8M

Delivery window

7-10 months

Feasibility

High

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Planning-level ranges only. Actual costs and timelines depend on design, permitting, landlord approvals, contractor pricing, and market conditions. Ranges assume an approximately 8,000 SF former restaurant shell and should be validated by architect, contractor, code review, and landlord requirements.

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Opportunity Insights

Arena-adjacent restaurant space with strong event-night demand

Former restaurant infrastructure reduces concept activation friction

Highly visible corner location in Downtown Newark CBD

Strong food, beverage, entertainment, and flagship retail potential

Dense daytime population and major transit connectivity support non-event weekday demand

Best Use Recommendations

#1

Game-Day Sports Bar + Event Lounge

94%

#2

Multi-Vendor Food Hall

90%

#3

Premium Coffee + Work Lounge

84%
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