Aquinos Steakhouse

• Rare Owner/User Opportunity: Acquire both the real estate and a fully built-out, operating restaurant in one of the most supply-constrained coastal markets in South Carolina. Opportunities to purchase freestanding restaurant real estate of this scale and quality in Murrells Inlet are exceptionally limited.
• Valuable Redevelopment Opportunity: In addition to its current use, the highly visible corner site offers long-term redevelopment potential for users such as a convenience store with fuel, bank, quick-service restaurant, medical office, or other high-profile retail concepts seeking a premier Highway 17 location.
• Large-Format Restaurant with Exceptional Infrastructure: The property consists of an approximately 8,860-square-foot restaurant situated on 1.70 acres with approximately 100 parking spaces, providing ample capacity for high-volume operations, private events, and future expansion or repositioning.
• Turnkey Hibachi & Sushi Concept: Purpose-built for Japanese steakhouse operations, the facility features multiple hibachi grill stations, a full sushi bar, spacious dining areas, and an upscale interior, allowing an operator to avoid the significant cost and time associated with a ground-up development or major restaurant conversion.
• Established Destination with Long Operating History: Originally constructed in 1988, Aquino’s has served the Murrells Inlet community for decades, establishing itself as one of the area’s most recognizable dining destinations with strong local brand awareness and repeat customer traffic.
• Signalized Hard Corner with Exceptional Traffic Counts: Situated at a signalized intersection along U.S. Highway 17. The corner location provides multiple points of ingress and egress, excellent frontage, and strong positioning for both the existing restaurant and future redevelopment opportunities.
• Affluent Coastal Demographics: The immediate trade area is supported by average household incomes exceeding $123,152 within one mile, creating a strong customer base with significant discretionary income and supporting premium dining and retail concepts.
• Exceptional Population Growth: The surrounding market continues to experience strong residential growth, with the five-mile population increasing more than 15% since 2020 and projected to grow an additional 14% over the next five years, driving long-term demand for retail, restaurant, and service-oriented businesses.
• Premier Highway 17 Corridor: Positioned at a signalized intersection along U.S. Highway 17, the property benefits from exposure to approximately 37,000 vehicles per day and excellent ingress/egress. The location captures traffic from both year-round residents and millions of annual visitors traveling throughout the Grand Strand.
• Heart of the Grand Strand: Located in Murrells Inlet—one of South Carolina’s premier coastal destinations—the property is surrounded by dense residential communities, golf courses, hospitality, marinas, and tourist attractions, providing consistent demand throughout the year with additional seasonal upside.