*Restaurant Opportunity at Raven Hotel* A Creative Food & Beverage Concept for a Growing Destination This is a rare opportunity to establish a food and beverage concept inside a 14-unit boutique hotel in one of Jacksonville’s most emerging and design-forward neighborhoods. The space includes a ground-floor restaurant paired with a basement-level space, creating flexibility for a truly creative, differentiated concept—whether that’s a destination dining experience, late-night program, speakeasy-style lounge, prep/production space, or event-driven activation. *The Space* -Ground-floor restaurant space with strong street presence -Basement area included — ideal for creative concepts, storage, prep, or experiential use -Commercial kitchen is shelled with an existing hood already in place, offering a major cost and timing advantage -Exterior seating potential, allowing the concept to spill outdoors and engage the street -Designed to support both hotel guests and the surrounding neighborhood *The Opportunity* This is not a plug-and-play restaurant box—and that’s the appeal. Ownership understands that this area is still evolving and that foot traffic will continue to grow alongside nearby development. As a result, they are focused on finding the right operator, not simply the highest rent on day one. The goal is a long-term, win-win relationship with a food service operator who: Can operate successfully today, leveraging hotel guests and destination diners Is excited about being early in a growing area Wants flexibility to build something unique, not cookie-cutter Sees value in partnering with a boutique hotel environment Rent is not the primary driver. Alignment, creativity, and operational fit matter more. Ideal Concepts Chef-driven or owner-operated restaurant Experiential dining or bar concept Breakfast / café + evening service hybrid Wine bar, cocktail lounge, or tasting-focused concept Creative food program that complements boutique hospitality *Why This Is Different* Built-in customer base from a 14-unit boutique hotel Ownership that understands ramp-up time Physical layout that supports creativity and differentiation A chance to grow with the neighborhood, not chase it later at a higher cost *Bottom Line* Opportunities like this don’t come along often—especially with an ownership group that values the right operator over immediate rent. If you’re looking to build a concept with character, flexibility, and long-term upside, this space is worth a serious conversation.