Downtown Restaurant Space or Retail

16 Southwest 1st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601

Property Information

  • For Lease $4,800.00/MO
  • Property Type Retail - Strip
  • Property Size 4,620 SF
  • Units 1
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Date Updated May 12, 2026

Description

Downtown Gainesville, also known as the heart of the city, refers to the area surrounding the intersection of Main Street and University Avenue. This area is an eclectic mix of quaint shops, restaurants, bars, and clubs and is home to the Hippodrome State Theatre and Bo Diddley Plaza, a performance and event venue. With a mix of historic buildings, government offices, trendy nightlife and upscale restaurants, Downtown Gainesville caters to a broad range of consumers and offers newly integrated city zoning changes to increase development opportunities within the heart of Gainesville.Unlock the potential of a prime downtown Gainesville location with this fully equipped, turn-key restaurant space! Formerly home to Fat Tuesday, this space on SW 1st Ave is ready for your culinary vision. It has a full hood and walk-in coolers and’s prepared for immediate operation, making your startup seamless and hassle-free. Positioned in the heart of Gainesville's vibrant nightlife and dining scene, this spot offers unbeatable visibility and foot traffic from surrounding restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, plus convenient parking options nearby. Don't miss out on this eye-catching, high-traffic opportunity to launch or expand your business!

Highlights

  • Full hood system
  • Turn-key and ready to go
  • Walk-in coolers

1 Space Available

Former Fat Tuesdays With Hood System

Space Type

Restaurant

Lease Rate

$4,800.00/MO

Total Space

1,100 SF

Divisible Space

1,100 - 1,100 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

Full Service

Renewal Option

Yes

Sublease

No

Turnkey

Yes

Contacts

Eric Ligman

Bosshardt Realty Services

Location

Located at 16 Southwest 1st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, this property is part of the Springhill - Kirkwood neighborhood and North Central Florida market.

Contact Listing Broker
Eric Ligman

Bosshardt Realty Services

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