Iconic Waterfront Restaurant & Marina: 60+ Year Legacy + 50K Followers
Business Description
Rare Turnkey Asset With 40+ Slips & Approx. 50K Facebook Followers
Offered for sale is a rare and exceptional waterfront property featuring a well-established restaurant with over six decades of successful operation and marina on Neale Sound directly off the Wicomico and Potomac Rivers in Charles County. This iconic destination boasts an approximately 8,712-square-foot restaurant building with inviting outdoor waterfront dining, a convenience store, and a take-out area, plus on-site fuel pumps serving both vehicles and boats.
The purchase price includes the real property, marina, business, and all furniture and fixtures. The business will be sold under a separate contract from the real property.
The marina offers over 40 slips equipped for daily and overnight docking, many with electric and water hookups. The property holds valuable licenses permitting on-sale and off-sale beer, wine, and spirits, as well as Maryland Lottery sales, providing diverse and robust income streams. The business also maintains a massive digital footprint with almost fifty thousand Facebook followers, ensuring immediate reach for the next owner.
Strategically located just a short drive from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and Northern Virginia, this property benefits from steady marina traffic, seasonal visitors, and a loyal customer base drawn by its storied history and unmatched waterfront appeal. This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a prestigious waterfront hospitality asset with proven profitability and strong growth potential.
The purchase price includes the real property, marina, business, and all furniture and fixtures. The business will be sold under a separate contract from the real property.
The marina offers over 40 slips equipped for daily and overnight docking, many with electric and water hookups. The property holds valuable licenses permitting on-sale and off-sale beer, wine, and spirits, as well as Maryland Lottery sales, providing diverse and robust income streams. The business also maintains a massive digital footprint with almost fifty thousand Facebook followers, ensuring immediate reach for the next owner.
Strategically located just a short drive from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and Northern Virginia, this property benefits from steady marina traffic, seasonal visitors, and a loyal customer base drawn by its storied history and unmatched waterfront appeal. This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a prestigious waterfront hospitality asset with proven profitability and strong growth potential.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 63
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- The sale includes all Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) for the 8,712-sq.-ft. restaurant, featuring a high-volume commercial kitchen, bar, and retail/take-out areas. Intangible assets include On/Off-sale Liquor Licenses, MD Lottery terminals, and a massive digital brand with nearly 50,000 Facebook followers for instant marketing reach.
The primary commercial real estate is packaged with an additional residential parcel, providing development flexibility. The site is uniquely served by public sewer. Marine assets include a 40+ slip marina with electric/water hookups, a pump-out station, and non-ethanol fuel pumps for boats and vehicles, ensuring steady year-round land and water traffic. - Website
- https://www.cjcrab.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Capt. John’s Crab House occupies a dominant position within the Southern Maryland hospitality landscape, benefiting from 60+ years of brand equity and location on Neale Sound, directly off the Wicomico and Potomac Rivers. Unlike typical restaurants, this is a destination-dining landmark that draws from a massive geographic radius, including steady traffic from the Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia metro areas.
The competitive advantage is multi-layered: the rare combination of high-volume dining, a 40+ slip marina, and on-site fuel sales creates a diversified revenue stream that local competitors cannot easily replicate. While there are other waterfront restaurants in the region, few offer the infrastructure for large-scale transient boating or the immense digital reach of nearly 50,000 Facebook followers.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 8,712
Listing Info
- ID
- 2492234
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