Turnkey Restaurant Business & Real Estate & Residence in Grass Lake
12229 Seymour Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240

Overview
Turnkey Restaurant/Bar | Grass Lake, MI
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully‑operational restaurant/bar property, ideal for owner‑operators, investors, or hospitality groups seeking a destination‑style venue in Waterloo Township.
Located in the heart of the Waterloo Recreation Area with 7 campgrounds. This is the only restaurant/bar within an approximate 10 mile radius.
Property Overview
12227 - 12229 Seymour Rd | Commercial Restaurant/Bar (Parcel 000‑10‑05‑351‑001‑01)
Acreage: 1.09 acres
Zoning: C‑1 (Commercial)
School District: Grass Lake Community Schools
COMMERCIAL BUILDING – 3,414 SF Restaurant/Bar (Built 1993, Remodeled 2009)
A well‑maintained, fully equipped hospitality operation that includes all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) and a Class C liquor license.
Interior Features:
- Large L‑shaped bar with multiple taps, liquor display, overhead glass racks, and several mounted TVs
- Spacious dining room with wood‑look flooring, clean finishes, and flexible table layouts
- Commercial kitchen with stainless prep lines, hood system, fryers, burners, refrigeration, and pass‑through window
- Additional service areas, storage, and POS zones
- Private “game room” for private events or additional seating
Outdoor Amenities:
- Covered patio dining pavilion with wood‑beam construction and brick pavers (New in 2026)
- Additional picnic‑style seating area with firewood storage and rustic character
- Large outdoor smoker station with wood storage canopy
- Landscaped grounds including a decorative pond, lounge area, and fenced patio
- Ample parking and easy access from Seymour Rd
- Horse “parking” from Waterloo Trail
Site Details
- 1.09 acres
- C‑1 zoning supports restaurant, bar, retail, and other commercial uses
- High visibility in a recreational, camping, lake‑area corridor
- Well and Septic
Investment Highlights
- Turnkey restaurant/bar with full kitchen, bar infrastructure, and indoor/outdoor seating
- Located in a high‑traffic recreational area near lakes, campgrounds, and state land
- Strong potential for destination dining, events, catering, or expansion
Ideal For
- Hospitality groups expanding into destination dining
- Investors seeking a mixed‑use income property
- Caterers, BBQ operators, breweries, or event‑driven concepts
Additional property with residential home available, ask for details.
DO NOT APPROACH EMPLOYEES – SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLYRESIDENTIAL
Residence
1,896 SF Ranch (Built 1950)A well‑kept single‑family home located directly adjacent to the commercial building — ideal for on‑site living, staff housing, or rental income.
Home Features:
- 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
- 1,896 sq ft ranch layout with 450 sq ft basement
- -80 sq ft attached garage
- Forced heat & cooling
- Large deck
- Sunroom with hot tub
- Fireplace, dishwasher, microwave, and ceramic‑tile bath finishes
- 0.876‑acre lot with mature trees, landscaped yard, and private driveway
- Well and Septic
Investment Highlights:
- Turnkey restaurant/bar with full kitchen, bar infrastructure, and indoor/outdoor seating
- On‑site residence provides operational convenience or additional revenue
- Located in a high‑traffic recreational area near lakes, campgrounds, and state land
- Strong potential for destination dining, events, catering, or expansion
- Combined nearly 2 acres of usable land across two parcels
Ideal for:
- Owner‑operators seeking live‑work convenience
- Hospitality groups expanding into destination dining
- Investors seeking a mixed‑use income property
- Caterers, BBQ operators, breweries, or event‑driven concepts
- Turnkey restaurant/bar operation including FF&E and Class C Liquor License
- Fully equipped commercial kitchen and bar
- 3,414 SF building on 1.09 acres
- 1,896 SF ranch style residence with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 450 SF basement and attached garage
- Located within Waterloo Recreation Area
- Indoor dining plus covered outdoor patio
- Additional outdoor seating and smoker station
- Private game room/event space
- Landscaped grounds with pond and lounge area
- Ample on-site parking
- Horse access/parking from Waterloo Trail
- Well and septic
- Strong destination dining and event potential
Attachments
For Sale
Secondary Uses: Restaurant, Mixed Use, Tavern/Bar/Nightclub
- Sale Price
- $750,000
- Price Per SF
- $219.68/SF
- Building Size
- 3,414 SF
- Lot Size
- 1.96 ac
- Zoning
- C-1 and R-3
- Zoning Desc.
- Local Commercial District & Residential
- Building Name
- Portage Lake Parlor
- Year Built
- 1993
- Nearest MSA
- Jackson
- Tax ID Number
- 000-10-05-351-001-01 & 000-10-05-351-001-02
- Property Use Type
- Business
- Property Status
- Existing
- Nearest Interstate
- I-94
- Nearest Hwy
- M-106, US-127, M-52
- Nearest Airport
- DTW, Jackson
- Nearest Port
- Port of Detroit
- Power Provider
- Private - Consumers
- Water Provider
- Well - Well
- Sewer Provider
- Private - Septic
- Gas Provider
- Private - Consumers
- County
- Jackson
- Listed
- 05/22/2026
- Updated
- 06/09/2026
- Listing ID
- 1070fcb1




























