Opening a new restaurant

Bring your Flavor to Pinecrest

On behalf of the Village of Pinecrest, we extend our warm invitation for your organization to consider opening a new restaurant location within our community. Pinecrest is one of South Florida’s most sought-after municipalities—defined by its exceptional quality of life, strong household incomes, and an engaged population that values premium dining experiences.

Pinecrest Parkway locations are currently available and represents a rare opportunity for an established or emerging restaurant brand to secure a highly visible, high-traffic location along the US-1 corridor. This corridor is one of the region’s most active commercial areas, offering unmatched exposure to both residents and daily commuters.

Pinecrest is committed to supporting business growth. Our Village administration works closely with incoming commercial tenants to ensure a welcoming, streamlined, and efficient process. We strive to cultivate a vibrant, diverse restaurant landscape that meets community demand and fosters long-term economic vitality.

We would be delighted to speak with you about how Pinecrest can become the home of your next successful restaurant location. Our team is available to provide information about the property, zoning, permitting, and any additional support your company may require.

Let's talk about your space in Pinecrest. Please call 305.234.21.21 or email building@pinecrest-fl.gov for more information

Why Choose Pinecrest?

  • One of South Florida's wealthiest markets.

  • Only 55 restaurants serving nearly 20,000 residents.

The Customer

Pinecrest households outspend the surrounding community. The income gap is not close.

  • Median household income: $158,235 -- nearly 3x Miami-Dade County ($53,726)

  • 47% of households earn more than $100,000 annually

  • Average household income: $223,219

  • Over 53% of US-1 corridor visitors earn more than $75,000; nearly 18% earn over $200,000

  • 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher

The Traffic

Pinecrest sits on one of South Florida's busiest commercial corridors, drawing customers well beyond village limits. 

  • More than 100,000 average daily vehicles travel US-1 through Pinecrest

  • 150,000+ weekly visits to the US-1 corridor (pre-pandemic baseline)

  • The corridor draws customers from Kendall, Palmetto Bay, South Miami and beyond

  • The Pinecrest Trader Joe's ranked No. 1 in Florida for foot traffic, demonstrating strong regional pull as of 2021

The Opportunity

The dining gap is real. Residents are spending the money, just not in Pinecrest.

  • Only 55 eating establishments hold business tax receipts in Pinecrest -- just 6.7% of all businesses

  • Pinecrest households spend an estimated $41.6 million annually dining out

  • The Village is actively recruiting restaurant concepts as part of its US 1  commercial district strategy

The Village as Your Partner

Pinecrest is a pro-business community that keeps costs predictable and the process moving.

  • Low millage rate (18.08) compared to Coral Gables (18.87), South Miami (20.03), and most of Miami-Dade

  • Expedited permitting available for qualifying businesses

  • Village-backed US-1 Vision Plan calls for walkable, mixed-use development along the corridor

  • State incentives available including Quick Response Training Grants and Qualified Targeted Industry Tax Refunds

 

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