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Restaurant Ted’s Montana Grill Renews Lease at 1271 Avenue of the Americas

NEW YORK – Aug. 11, 2020 – Rockefeller Group, the New York-based property developer and owner of 1271 Avenue of Americas in Rockefeller Center, announced today that Ted’s Montana Grill renewed its lease and reopened for outdoor dining and takeout.  The 6,106 square foot restaurant, which is Ted’s Montana Grill’s only New York location, has been in the building since 2006.

Ted’s Montana Grill, co-founded by Ted Turner and George W. McKerrow, has 41 locations in 16 states. Ted’s Montana Grill is a Classic American restaurant that serves made-from-scratch cuisine prepared in small batches and fresh ingredients sourced from local farms. Selections include award-winning burgers, hand-cut aged steaks, premium chicken with no antibiotics, fresh fish and all-natural bison. The restaurant is known for its 19th century western appeal, focus on hospitality and commitment to sustainability.  Ted’s Montana Grill remained open throughout the recent $600 million redevelopment and transitioning of 1271 Avenue of Americas from the former Time & Life Building to the new home of AIG, Bessemer Trust, Latham & Watkins, and Major League Baseball, as well as other world-class organizations.

“We are pleased that Ted’s Montana Grill extended its lease for its space in 1271 Avenue of the Americas,”
Ed Guiltinan – Senior Vice President and Head of Leasing for Rockefeller Group

“Given the current turbulent retail environment, we believe this transaction confirms the desirability of the building and its location in midtown Manhattan.”

Ted’s Montana Grill is located on the south side of 51st Street, just west of Sixth Avenue.  The restaurant is now open for takeout and outdoor dining.  More information is available at https://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/.

CBRE’s Eric Gelber and Jordan Kaplan represented ownership, in coordination with Rockefeller Group’s Ed Guiltinan and Jennifer Stein.

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