After 65 years of ownership and operation by the Santimyer family, The Colonial Grille Restaurant is being offered for sale. A longstanding staple in the heart of Downtown Irwin, this thriving and well-established business presents a unique opportunity for an entrepreneur, restaurateur, or investor to acquire a successful restaurant, catering operation, taproom, and valuable real estate.
Established Reputation
The Colonial Grille has built a loyal customer base through decades of exceptional service, quality food, and community involvement. The restaurant specializes in breakfast, lunch, dinner, and full-service catering. It is widely recognized for its friendly, efficient service and has earned Gold Awards as Westmoreland County’s Best Breakfast and Best Diner.
Breakfast service begins daily at 7:00 AM, with weekend breakfast crowds regularly exceeding 325 guests every Saturday and Sunday between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Successful Catering Division
The catering department is known throughout the region for its famous pressure-fried chicken and serves a wide variety of events including:
• Graduations
• Funerals
• Bridal and baby showers
• Family reunions
• Corporate functions
• Community events
• Private parties
The established catering business provides significant additional revenue opportunities and enjoys strong name recognition throughout the area.
Popular Taproom
The Colonial Grille Taproom has become a destination for craft beer enthusiasts, featuring an outstanding selection of craft beers brewed throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond.
Prime Downtown Irwin Location
The business occupies three connected buildings in a highly visible and desirable downtown location.
Property Features
• Approximately 4,000 square feet of combined main-level space
• Approximately 900 square foot attic with additional usable space
• Approximately 900 square foot basement
• Prime corner location in thriving Downtown Irwin
• Strong pedestrian and vehicle traffic
Building and Equipment Highlights
• New roofing
• New main electrical systems
• Furnaces and air conditioning systems professionally serviced annually
• Fully operational commercial kitchen
• Most kitchen equipment is relatively new and in excellent working condition
• Three walk-in coolers
• Multiple freezers and refrigeration units
• Three late-model Broaster pressure fryers
• Extensive inventory of cooking equipment and operational essentials
Included in Sale
• Restaurant business
• Three connected buildings
• All restaurant and catering equipment
• Inventory
• Pennsylvania R Liquor License
• 2018 Chevrolet Express Catering Van (good condition)
• Established customer base and goodwill
• Catering operation and client relationships
Financial Information
Financial statements and operating information will be made available to qualified and serious buyers upon request and execution of appropriate confidentiality agreements.
Exceptional Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey restaurant and catering business with deep roots in the community, an established reputation, valuable real estate, and multiple revenue streams. The Colonial Grille’s decades of success, loyal customer base, award-winning food service, and prime Downtown Irwin location make it an outstanding investment opportunity.
For additional information or to discuss this opportunity, serious inquiries are encouraged to contact the owners directly.