Spectacular Restaurant for Lease (The Nest) in Chelsea

Highlights

• Features a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, fully equipped and ready for operation.
• Interior dining area seats 175, offering a spacious and comfortable environment for guests.
• Outdoor patio seating (155’ x 30’) for 150, seamlessly connected to the interior dining and bar area by five roll-up glass garage doors opening the dining space to the outdoors, providing scenic views of two ponds.
• Designed for operational efficiency with an overhead door for waitstaff servicing the patio and a separate overhead delivery door directly into the kitchen.
• Boasts soaring exposed ceilings, as high as 24’, with modern spiral ductwork that enhances the open, industrial aesthetic.
• Use and/or purchase of existing F F & E, including Class C Liquor License is negotiable, offering flexibility for incoming operators.
• Qualified prospects please contact brokers to schedule a tour.

Description

For Lease: Restaurant located in Prestigious Robin Hills Farm – 20390 N M-52, Chelsea, MI

Turnkey Commercial Kitchen | Expansive Patio Dining | High-Demand Event Destination

“Robin Hills Farm is a unique agri-tourism destination featuring three event spaces—Pasture Barn, Glasshouse, and The Nest (https://www.robinhillsfarm.com/).”

Now available for lease, this fully equipped restaurant shines as a rare opportunity to operate within one of the region’s most scenic and versatile hospitality properties. The previous "Nest” closed Fall 2024 and the site is ready for immediate occupancy, offering a wide range of revenue streams. Use the "Nest" name to open with your concept or rename it.

• Features a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, fully equipped and ready for operation.
• Interior dining area seats 175, offering a spacious and comfortable environment for guests.
• Outdoor patio seating area (155’ x 30’) with additional seating for 150, seamlessly connected to the interior dining and bar area by five roll-up glass garage doors open to the outdoor dining space, providing scenic views of two ponds.
• Designed for operational efficiency with an overhead door for waitstaff servicing the patio and a separate overhead delivery door directly into the kitchen.
• Boasts soaring exposed ceilings, ranging from 19’ to 24’, with modern spiral ductwork that enhances the open, industrial aesthetic.
• Use and/or purchase of existing furniture is negotiable, offering flexibility for incoming operators.

Located on a 130-acre working farm, the property includes:
• Four scenic ponds
• Pasture Barn – timber-framed, open-air event structure with 8 surrounding acres
• Glasshouse – enclosed event space with panoramic views and patio
• Outdoor Amphitheatre – naturally terraced seating for performances and programs
• Extensive hiking trails and natural surroundings

This site is a proven event destination:
• 100+ events hosted in 2024
• 55 weddings already booked for 2025
• Event capacity ranges:
o Weddings: 80–300 guests
o Private events: 50–200 guests
o Corporate/educational/community: 20–800 guests

This turnkey restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity for restaurant operators, caterers, or hospitality groups looking to lease a fully functional and highly sought-after restaurant location with built-in demand.

Situated in Sylvan Township just north of downtown Chelsea, this property offers a prime location along M-52 with excellent accessibility and natural appeal. The area blends open farmland, scenic views, and a peaceful rural atmosphere while maintaining close proximity to I-94 and key population centers like Ann Arbor and Jackson, making it ideal for destination-driven hospitality and events.

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