5380 Highway 70 W, Morehead City, NC 28557

$499,900
Property Type: Comm Sale or Lease Status: Active
Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 8/18/2023 Last Modified: 7/29/2025

Description

Turn-Key Restaurant Business for Sale - Prime Morehead City Location This well-established, turn-key restaurant is a rare opportunity for a new owner to step into a thriving operation with over 19 years of local success. Located in a high-traffic shopping center directly on Hwy 70 in Morehead City—less than 10 miles from Atlantic Beach—Kountry Kitchen enjoys strong visibility and consistent customer flow. Currently operating seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, the restaurant serves a dedicated and loyal clientele, with a seating capacity of 120 across a spacious 3,861 sq ft layout. The sale includes all equipment and inventory on hand, allowing for a seamless transition. The current owner, a respected veteran of the local restaurant scene, has built a stellar reputation and is now ready to retire—creating an exciting opportunity for a new operator to carry on this legacy or bring a fresh vision to the space. A confidentiality agreement is required to access financial details. Buyer will need to negotiate a new lease with the landlord. Carteret County was recently ranked the #1 place to retire in North Carolina and #10 nationwide by Niche, adding long-term value to this investment. Don't miss your chance to own one of the area's most beloved dining spots in a growing coastal market!

More Information MLS# 100400652

Contract Info

Status: Active Delayed Marketing?: No Marketing Start Date: 2023-08-18 Garage: N/A Sale/Lease: Sale Auction: No Listing Price: 499900 Current Price: $499,900 Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 5380 Street Name: Highway 70 Post Direction: W County: Carteret State/Province: NC Zip Code: 28557 City Limits: Yes Marketing City: Morehead City Subdivision: Not In Subdivision Secondary Subdivision: N/A Geo Lat: 34.743613 Geo Lon: -76.822969

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: Centrally located on Hwy 70 in Morehead City, 1.6 miles from intersection of Hwys 70 and 24. Sign on Property: No

Building Info

New Construction: No

Legal and Taxes

Broker Owner: No Special Assessments: None Year Built: 2001 Zoning: Commercial Cobra Zone: No

Miscellaneous

Occupancy: 120 Current Use: Restaurant

Property Features

Business Type: Food Service HOA and Neigh Amenities: No Amenities Attic: None Basement: None Flooring: Tile Parking Features: Parking Lot; Shared Driveway Current Use: Commercial Location: Shopping Center Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Heating System Fuel Source: Electric Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Water Available Sewer: Municipal Sewer Water Source: Municipal Water
Listing Office: Keller Williams Crystal Coast
Last Updated: July - 29 - 2025
5380 Highway 70 W, Morehead City, NC 28557- MLS# 100400652
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