Finding the perfect location can make or break a restaurant — and Central Pennsylvania offers a unique blend of opportunities and challenges for aspiring and established restaurateurs alike. Whether you’re launching a brand-new concept or scouting a second location, the right space should support your vision, attract your ideal customers, and set you up for long-term success.
Here are a few key things to consider when searching for restaurant space in Central PA — plus one standout opportunity that checks all the boxes.
1. Location, Location, Location (But Think Beyond Just the Address)
Of course, you want a visible, well-trafficked location, but it’s also important to think about who is walking or driving by. Are they your target diners? Are they out running errands, attending a fitness class, shopping, or headed to the office?
A space within a neighborhood destination, like Neighbors & Smith in Camp Hill puts you in front of a built-in community of shoppers, professionals, and locals who appreciate quality food, drink, and service. With steady foot traffic from boutique retail, salon and specialty shops, it’s a place where people naturally linger.
2. Check the Layout — and the Potential
How much of the space is turn-key versus customizable? Can you accommodate your ideal kitchen flow, seating arrangement, or bar concept? Does the space allow for indoor/outdoor dining or creative experiences?
The available restaurant space at Neighbors & Smith includes over 6,400 square feet, a mezzanine level, and the potential for outdoor seating, giving you room to flex your concept while creating a memorable guest experience.
3. Consider the Company You’ll Keep
The neighboring tenants can have a real impact on your restaurant’s success. Are they destinations that bring in your ideal crowd? Is there a synergy between your business and the ones around you?
At Neighbors & Smith, tenants like One Good Woman, Plum Bottom, and Little Black Dress, Salzmann Hughes, P.C. Attorneys at Law and others, draw a loyal, engaged customer base. The community is walkable, well-maintained, and intentionally curated, making it a vibrant place to dine, shop, and connect.
4. Look for Landlords Who Understand the Industry
A restaurant build-out takes time, resources, and a supportive partnership. Working with a landlord who understands what it takes, and who’s invested in the long-term success of the center, can make a big difference.
Smith Land & Improvement Corporation has a long-standing reputation in Central PA for thoughtful property development, local pride, and strong tenant relationships. At Neighbors & Smith, we’ve created more than a space – we’ve cultivated a destination.
Ready to Explore the Space?
If you’re actively searching for restaurant space in Central PA, this could be your chance to bring your concept to life in one of the region’s most desirable, walkable destinations.
- Camp Hill Borough
- 11,000+ vehicles per day
- High visibility and signage opportunities
- Up to 6,800 sq. ft of interior space
- Mezzanine + outdoor seating potential
- Surrounded by locally loved businesses
- Parking lot has two EV charging stations
- Just two miles from downtown Harrisburg and less than an hour from Hershey, Gettysburg, Carlisle, and Lancaster County.
View the listing: https://smithlandusa.com/properties/available-spaces/restaurant-space-ns/
Schedule a tour: Contact David Hutton at 717.731.0224 or dhutton@lbsmith.org
