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Turnkey Restaurant Business & Real Estate & Residence in Grass Lake

12229 Seymour Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240

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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

For Sale

Retail
Other

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