West Palm Beach, Florida
Restaurant Construction
West Palm Beach, FL
Building restaurants on Clematis Street, Downtown, CityPlace, and throughout West Palm Beach. Kitchen, hood, dining room, bar — built to code and ready for your health inspection.
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West Palm Beach has one of the most vibrant food and beverage scenes in Florida. Clematis Street draws diners from across the county, CityPlace anchors a dense concentration of restaurants and bars, and new concepts continue opening along Okeechobee Boulevard and in the Northwood Village district. Opening a restaurant here means navigating the City of West Palm Beach's building and fire departments, coordinating with the health department, and managing a complex multi-trade construction project — all under serious deadline pressure.
Pajaziti & Associates specializes in restaurant construction across West Palm Beach. We've built commercial kitchens, bar areas, dining rooms, and outdoor seating for independent operators and established restaurant groups alike. From a 1,200 SF fast-casual concept to a 5,000 SF full-service dining room with a full bar, we understand what it takes to get a restaurant open — and open on time.
Restaurant construction is one of the most technically demanding commercial build-out types. Hood systems, Type I exhaust, grease interceptors, specialized plumbing, fire suppression, and health department inspections all require proper sequencing and licensed trade contractors. We manage every piece of the puzzle so restaurant owners can stay focused on their concept, not their contractor.
Restaurant Construction Services We Provide
Commercial Kitchen Build-Out
Full commercial kitchen construction including prep areas, cooking lines, walk-in coolers, dishwash stations, and utility rough-in — designed for efficiency and built to NSF and health code standards.
Hood Systems & Exhaust
Type I and Type II commercial hood systems, exhaust duct, make-up air, and fire suppression — coordinated with HVAC and fire protection trades and inspected to code.
Grease Interceptors & Plumbing
Interior and exterior grease trap installation, floor drains, floor sinks, hand sinks, mop sinks, and all food service plumbing — sized correctly and permitted through the City.
Dining Room & Bar Construction
Custom bar builds, booth seating, feature walls, decorative ceilings, and full dining room finishes. We work from the designer's drawings or help owners refine their concept in the field.
ADA & Fire Code Compliance
Accessible restrooms, entrance compliance, egress paths, fire sprinklers, and exit signage — all reviewed and coordinated before permit submission to avoid costly field corrections.
Health Department Coordination
We coordinate construction phasing with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Division of Hotels and Restaurants so your health inspection is ready when construction finishes.
Why Choose Pajaziti & Associates for Your West Palm Beach Restaurant
- Restaurant-specific experience: We've built multiple food and beverage concepts from ground up and gut renovations
- Licensed GC: CBC1265699 — we pull every permit and manage every trade under one contract
- City of WPB knowledge: We know the building and fire department review processes for restaurant projects
- Deadline-driven: We understand your lease commencement and opening date are real — we build schedules that protect them
- Trade coordination: Hood contractor, plumber, electrician, fire suppression — all coordinated under one roof
- Transparent pricing: Detailed scopes, no hidden charges, no change order surprises on standard work
Opening a Restaurant in West Palm Beach?
Share your space and concept. We'll give you a realistic scope, timeline, and budget — no guessing games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our construction services in this area.
What does restaurant construction include?
Full restaurant construction includes kitchen build-out (hood and exhaust system, grease trap installation, commercial equipment rough-in, fire suppression), front-of-house framing and finishes, bar construction, ADA-compliant restrooms, HVAC zoning, electrical service for kitchen equipment, and all permits through health department CO and building CO. We coordinate with your kitchen equipment vendor throughout the rough-in phase.
Do you handle health department approvals for restaurants?
Yes. Restaurant construction in Palm Beach County requires both a building permit through the local city or county building department and a food service establishment permit through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Palm Beach County Health Department. We coordinate both permit tracks simultaneously and build to the standards required for health department approval.
How long does restaurant construction take in Palm Beach County?
A restaurant tenant improvement in an existing shell space typically takes 10–16 weeks from permit issuance to Certificate of Occupancy, depending on kitchen complexity and space size. Full-service restaurants with complex kitchen builds and bar construction run toward the longer end. Permitting typically adds 8–12 weeks before construction begins.
Do you build both fast-casual and full-service restaurant concepts?
Yes. We build fast-casual, quick-service, full-service, and bar/lounge concepts throughout Palm Beach County. Each restaurant type has different kitchen infrastructure requirements — hood sizing, grease trap capacity, equipment rough-in layout, and ventilation design — and we coordinate those specifics with your kitchen designer and equipment vendor from the start of the project.