At Modern North West, we specialize in creating stunning and efficient restaurant interiors, whether you’re opening a brand-new concept or remodeling a local favorite. Our team works across busy urban areas like Portland, Bellevue, and Seattle, delivering projects that meet health codes, ventilation standards, and modern dining trends. From fast casual to fine dining, our focus is on creating commercial kitchens, dining rooms, and bar areas that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Turnkey Restaurant Construction & Renovation
Local Experts in Restaurant Construction & Tenant Build-Outs
With deep experience in commercial construction and tenant improvement, we’ve helped launch dozens of restaurants across Beaverton, Tacoma, Vancouver, and beyond. We understand the importance of every decision — from grease trap installation to guest flow — and work closely with chefs, designers, and brand owners to ensure every detail aligns with your operational and aesthetic goals. Whether it’s a full buildout in Lake Oswego or a fast-track renovation in Gresham, we handle it all from start to finish.
Custom Solutions for Every Culinary Concept
We build high-performance kitchens with proper exhaust hoods, non-slip flooring, stainless workspaces, and walk-in refrigeration. Popular among chefs in Hillsboro, Clackamas, and Tualatin.
From open floor plans to cozy booths, we deliver fully customized dining rooms using premium finishes, ambient lighting, and acoustics designed for comfort. Ideal for restaurants in Sherwood, Springfield, and Troutdale.
Custom bar builds, tap systems, and beverage stations designed for high-volume service — installed with attention to plumbing, drainage, and refrigeration in cities like Albany, West Linn, and Ridgefield.
We handle back-of-house layouts, handwashing stations, and surfaces that meet or exceed health codes. Trusted by restaurant owners in Newberg, McMinnville, and Everett.
Create curb appeal and seasonal seating with custom restaurant façades, lighting, and patio installations. We build eye-catching exteriors in food-focused neighborhoods like Portland, Kirkland, and Wilsonville.
From Planning to Grand Opening — Our 5-Step Approach
Concept & Space Planning
We work with your architect or design team to ensure the space layout supports guest traffic, kitchen workflow, and fire separation — critical in downtown areas like Seattle and Portland.
Budgeting & Permits
Accurate estimates and local permitting expertise help avoid delays. Whether you’re building in Salem or Camas, we guide you through local restaurant construction requirements.
Construction & Coordination
Our crews manage everything from framing and plumbing to millwork and appliance installation, ensuring that each space is built to code and brand standards.
Equipment Testing & Health Inspection Readiness
We coordinate equipment startups, walk-in refrigeration, and ventilation testing — preparing your restaurant for a smooth health inspection and opening day.
Final Punch & Opening Support
We handle final touch-ups, sign-offs, and walk-throughs so you can focus on staff training, marketing, and launch events with peace of mind.
Our Latest Projects
Ready to Build Your Next Restaurant?
Let’s create a space that’s built for business and loved by guests — contact us today.