698 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO
ATTENTION: This property is not currently operating as a restaurant. It is occupied by another business. Please contact us to schedule a private tour. Please do not disturb the occupant.
| Type | Building Size | Lot Size | Year Built/Reno | Zoning | Sale Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freestanding Restaurant | 4,533 SF + 1,011 SF Patio | 5,250 SF | 1891/2019 | C-MS-5 | Contact Broker | Contact Broker |
Freestanding restaurant property at a highly active, signalized intersection in Denver's Art District on Santa Fe, a few blocks from the Burnham Yard redevelopment, the future home of the new Denver Broncos stadium.
The building was fully remodeled and expanded from a storefront retail space into a purpose-built, full-service restaurant featuring a 1,011 SF pergola-covered patio with garage doors. The buildout delivered a large bar and dining room, a spacious kitchen, a private dining room, and a large, functional basement. Infrastructure includes new HVAC, plumbing, electrical, hood ventilation, grease interceptor, walk-in cooler, draft lines, and tie-ins for all standard restaurant equipment.
The remodel wrapped up in late 2019, and a restaurant operator opened shortly thereafter. Within a few months, the pandemic made restaurant operations unsustainable, and the owner transitioned the space to a temporary retail use (boutique tattoo studio) while preserving the restaurant infrastructure.
The property is in outstanding condition, beautifully designed, and ready for an operator to reactivate it for its intended use. Construction documents, equipment plans, and a virtual tour are available upon request.
Reactivation as a restaurant will require (i) reconstruction of the front section of the bar (plumbing tie-ins, drains, beer taps, bar-back refrigeration, and bar canopy are still in place), (ii) a change of use from retail to restaurant (City of Denver), (iii) acquisition of a liquor license, and (iv) new restaurant equipment and furniture.
This property is not currently operating as a restaurant. It is occupied by another business.
Please contact us to schedule a private tour. Please do not disturb the occupant.
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Listing Highlights
Freestanding restaurant at a high-visibility corner intersection on Santa Fe Drive and East 7th Avenue
4,533 SF building with 1,011 SF pergola-covered patio featuring three garage doors
Expanded and fully remodeled in 2019 with all new restaurant infrastructure (NOT currently operating as a restaurant)
Hood ventilation tie-ins, grease trap, walk-in cooler, and draft lines in place
Basement provides storage and staff break area
Construction documents, equipment plans, and a virtual tour are available
Blocks from the Burnham Yard redevelopment, home of the new Denver Broncos Stadium
Welcome to Lincoln Park and the Art District on Santa Fe
Lincoln Park is one of Denver's oldest neighborhoods, shaped by generations of residents who built a community rooted in culture, commerce, and creative enterprise. It’s home to the Art District on Santa Fe, a nationally recognized arts and cultural corridor with more than 40 galleries, studios, theaters, and creative businesses along Santa Fe Drive. First Fridays draw thousands to the corridor year-round.
The neighborhood sits immediately south of downtown, bounded by Colfax Avenue, Speer Boulevard, 6th Avenue, and the South Platte River. RTD light rail connects the area via the 10th and Osage station, and the Cherry Creek bike path runs along the eastern edge. Cultural anchors include Museo de las Americas, Su Teatro, Colorado Ballet, and the Denver Civic Theatre.
The Burnham Yard redevelopment, located a few blocks west, is expected to bring significant new investment and foot traffic to the area as the site of the future Denver Broncos stadium.
