Expert Restaurant Renovation and Remodeling Services

Design-Build Renovations to Elevate Your Brand and Optimize Operations For Contemporary and Historic Buildings

Create a Dining Experience That Inspires

A successful restaurant is defined by more than just its menu; it’s an environment that fosters a unique and memorable guest experience. In this competitive industry, restaurants require a special emphasis on appealing, comfortable spaces that residents and guests want to return to. At Metropolitan Build, we help owners and investors reimagine their structures to improve functionality, modernize dining rooms and kitchens, and incorporate current trends that reflect their brand’s vision. Whether you need holistic project support or a partner for a specific renovation phase, our process is designed to deliver a solution that balances design, budget, and operational efficiency.

Our Restaurant Renovation Expertise

Whether you need a full front and back of house renovation or a cosmetic dining room refresh, our team handles every aspect of the design and build, including:

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Front-of-House (FOH) Transformation

Updating dining rooms, lobbies, and host stations to reflect current design trends and improve guest flow.

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Commercial Kitchen Upgrades

Reimagining back-of-house (BOH) layouts for maximum efficiency, installing state-of-the-art equipment, and upgrading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

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Custom Bar and Beverage Stations

Crafting custom bar areas that serve as a focal point for your brand while optimizing efficient delivery.

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Outdoor and Patio Expansion

Building or upgrading outdoor dining areas, including seasonal enclosures, lighting, and specialized structural additions.

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Historic Adaptive Reuse

Converting historic or non-traditional spaces into functional, code-compliant restaurant environments while preserving original character.

Our Restaurant Renovation Process

Whether you need holistic project support or a specialized renovation contractor for a specific project phase, our experts deliver a streamlined solution tailored to the hospitality industry.

Program Development

Our team is instrumental from the very beginning. We conduct an in-depth assessment of your vision, objectives, and resources while considering the specific challenges of your site. This analysis results in a comprehensive program document that serves as the foundation for the entire project.

Program Development

We begin by conducting an in-depth assessment of your vision, objectives, and available resources, while carefully considering budgetary constraints and specific benefits and challenges of the site. This analysis informs the development of a comprehensive program document, which serves as a guide for the project’s continued progress.

Pre-construction and renovation process

Preliminary Design, Budgeting, and Pre-Construction

Guided by the project program, we conduct feasibility studies, assist in pro forma development, and identify specific supplemental funding sources. We assemble a qualified team of architects and specialists to initiate preliminary design work, ensuring every stage aligns with your functional objectives and budgetary constraints.

Pre-construction and renovation process

Preliminary Design, Budgeting, and Pre-Construction

We conduct feasibility studies, assist in pro forma development, identify specific supplemental funding sources, assemble a highly qualified team, and initiate preliminary design work. At every stage, we ensure that the project aligns with program requirements, functional objectives, design standards, and budgetary constraints.

Design Build Construction

Once construction begins, we execute the plan with precision and craftsmanship. We oversee every facet of the renovation, ensuring seamless coordination among specialists to minimize disruption to your business goals. Our commitment to transparent communication ensures that resources are allocated efficiently throughout the build.

Design Build Construction

Once construction is underway, we execute the pre-construction plan with precision, upholding the highest standards of care, quality, and craftsmanship. We oversee every facet of the renovation, ensuring seamless coordination among contractors and specialists.

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Post-Construction and Project Support

After final completion, we offer continuing client support. Our post-construction services ensure that your new space is performing as intended, allowing you to focus on providing an exceptional experience for your guests.

Post-Construction and Project Support

Our post-construction services encompass warranty management that ensures long-term peace of mind regarding the health and performance of your building, as well as additional renovations or expansions.

Explore Our Renovation Process in Detail

Why Work with Metropolitan Build for Your Restaurant Renovation?

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Unique Focus on Existing Buildings

We know how things work with existing structures, and can unlock their potential to meet your functional needs and budget.

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Expertise in Historic Preservation

We understand the challenges of renovating historic buildings, including qualifying your project for state and federal tax credits.

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Specialty in Integrated Project Delivery

We engage a talented team to foster creative problem-solving, ensuring that design objectives are met even when unforeseen challenges arise.

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Commitment to Branding

We respect the singular characteristics of your brand and your building, ensuring the final product is as unique as your menu.

Have Other Questions?

We’re happy to talk through your project needs or renovation timeline. Call to speak with our team.

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide complete restaurant renovation services, including dining room upgrades, kitchen remodels, historic site and building restoration, and expansions. Our team specializes in design-build renovation solutions tailored for St. Louis restaurants of all shapes and sizes.

Our design-build approach houses design and construction services under one roof, ensuring streamlined communication, faster project delivery, and cost efficiencies to minimize downtime and get your restaurant open on schedule. This method ensures your St. Louis metropolitan area restaurant renovation stays on track and within budget.

Yes! At Metropolitan Build, we specialize in historic building restoration projects. We have extensive experience in historic restoration across St. Louis and the Midwest, and our focus is on preserving architectural details while upgrading the facility to meet modern standards for restaurants.

Project timelines vary based on scope, but our comprehensive design-build process minimizes delays and downtime for your business. We work closely with restaurant owners and project managers to create realistic schedules that reduce disruption to your operations and patrons.

Metropolitan Build is Ready to Be Your St. Louis Restaurant Renovation Contractors

Whether you’re modernizing your kitchen, renovating your dining room, creating private spaces for events and rentals, or restoring historic features to your restaurant, our team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life.