2228 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
Maple View Flats (Big K) · Retail Property For Lease

WELCOME TO YOUR NEXT SUCCESS STORY Step into a fully outfitted, turn-key restaurant space designed to help your culinary vision flourish from day one. Perfectly situated in one of the city’s most highly traveled pedestrian corridors, this premier location offers unmatched visibility, constant activity, and a built-in customer base eager to discover their next favorite dining destination. Whether you’re launching a new concept or expanding an established brand, this space is ready to meet your needs—no lengthy build-out, no heavy upfront investment, no downtime. A MOVE-IN READY OPPORTUNITY This restaurant space comes fully equipped with essential back-of-house and front-of-house infrastructure, allowing operators to begin serving guests almost immediately. Existing features include an efficient commercial kitchen layout, ventilation and hood systems, grease trap, hand and prep sinks, refrigeration equipment, ADA-compliant restrooms, and a welcoming dining area that can be adapted to your preferred aesthetic. Every inch is thoughtfully arranged to maximize workflow, streamline service, and elevate the guest experience. Because the space is turn-key, new tenants can avoid the challenges and costs normally associated with bringing a restaurant to life. Electricity, plumbing, gas lines, and critical mechanical systems are already in place and ready for use. Simply bring your equipment, décor, and staff—and start cooking. UNMATCHED FOOT TRAFFIC & VISIBILITY Positioned in a thriving commercial district known for its energetic daytime and evening activity, the location benefits from continually high foot traffic generated by nearby offices, boutiques, entertainment venues, and residential communities. Wide sidewalks, prominent street frontage, and excellent corner visibility ensure that your branding, signage, and storefront make a powerful first impression. The constant flow of pedestrians creates an ideal environment for quick-service concepts, cafés, bakeries, casual dining, or any food-forward brand looking to take advantage of spontaneous walk-ins and repeat local customers. This is a place where exposure becomes opportunity—and opportunity becomes revenue. STRATEGIC SURROUNDINGS Beyond its immediate visibility, the neighborhood offers all the demographics a restaurant seeks: professionals during the day and families and residents in the evenings. Public transportation - bus stops nearby and the Metrorail blocks away - is easily accessible, and ample parking options in the vicinity make dining convenient for guests arriving by car, bike, or foot. The area’s strong blend of commerce and community ensures steady traffic throughout the week. A SPACE WITH ENDLESS POTENTIAL Whether you're envisioning a stylish modern café or a chef-driven concept, this space offers the flexibility to bring your ideas to life quickly. The clean and adaptable footprint gives operators the freedom to customize décor and layout while benefiting from an already-functional infrastructure. SCHEDULE A TOUR TODAY Opportunities like this—turn-key, strategically located, and immediately accessible—are rare. Don’t miss your chance to establish your brand in what is becoming one of the city’s most desirable dining corridors. Contact us today to arrange a private walkthrough and explore how this space can become the home of your next culinary success.