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San Diego County Restaurants for Lease

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New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (Q130) at The Watermark

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (Q130) at The Watermark

$7.25 - $8.5/sq ft$75,225/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA3,009 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Warm Shell
Grease Trap

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (Q120) at The Watermark

Shell Space

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New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (Q120) at The Watermark

$6.5 - $7.5/sq ft$68,250/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA2,730 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Warm Shell
Grease Trap

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (Q110) at The Watermark

Full Restaurant

2 photos

For Lease

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (Q110) at The Watermark

$6.5 - $6.5/sq ft$76,775/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA3,071 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Warm Shell
Grease Trap

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (Y100) at The Watermark

Full Restaurant

2 photos

For Lease

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (Y100) at The Watermark

$10.5 - $1,150/sq ft$62,375/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA2,495 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Warm Shell
Grease Trap

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (PV1) at The Watermark

Shell Space

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New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (PV1) at The Watermark

$11.5 - $12.5/sq ft$36,075/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,443 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Warm Shell
Grease Trap

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (X110) at The Watermark

Shell Space

2 photos

For Lease

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (X110) at The Watermark

$10.5 - $11.5/sq ft$36,950/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,478 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Warm Shell
Grease Trap

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (X100) at The Watermark

Shell Space

2 photos

For Lease

New Development , Signature Restaurant Space (X100) at The Watermark

$10.5 - $11.5/sq ft$47,000/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,880 sq ft

Outdoor
Parking
Warm Shell
Grease Trap

Full Restaurant

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For Lease

Full Restaurant for Lease in San Diego CA

NNN LeaseLong Term

1601 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA3,348 sq ft

Parking
Walk-In Cooler
Walk-In Freezer
Turnkey
Immediate Move-In
Grease Trap

Non Hooded

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Cafe

$5/sq ft

Modified GrossLong Term

427 C St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA500 sq ft

Shared Seating
Turnkey
3-Comp Sink

Bar Lounge

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Bar Lounge for Lease in San Diego CA

NNN LeaseLong Term

420 E St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA4,300 sq ft

Turnkey
Full Liquor Permit
Event License

Full Restaurant

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Full Restaurant for Lease in Core-Columbia, San Diego, CA , 3,000 SF

$14,000/mo

NNN LeaseLong Term

634 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, USA3,000 sq ft

Outdoor
Bar Area
Walk-In Cooler
Turnkey
Equipment Included
Immediate Move-In

Full Restaurant

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Full Restaurant for Lease in Alta Vista, San Diego, CA , 3,440 SF

$3,508/mo

Long Term

3636 E 4th St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA3,440 sq ft

Immediate Move-In
Grease Trap
Hood: Type 1

Bar Lounge

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For Lease

Bar Lounge for Lease in North Park, San Diego, CA , 1,945 SF

$5,500/mo

Long Term

2911 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA1,945 sq ft

Bar Area
Turnkey
Hood: Type 2

Commissary rental per use for Sub-Lease in Clairemont, San Diego, CA

Other

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Sub Lease

Commissary rental per use for Sub-Lease in Clairemont, San Diego, CA

Long Term

3538 Ashford St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA

Parking
Equipment Included
Immediate Move-In
Grease Trap
Hood: Type 1
Commissary rental per use

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Tenant Guide

How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in San Diego County

Confirm the space fit

Compare hood, grease trap, walk-in, seating, patio, parking, utilities, and build-out condition before touring.

Review the lease path

Ask whether the rentable opportunity is a direct lease, assignment, sublease, or turnkey build-out with existing restaurant infrastructure.

Check approvals

Confirm landlord consent, use approvals, health permits, alcohol licensing, signage, and local inspections for the address.

Model opening costs

Compare base rent, NNN, tenant improvements, equipment needs, deposits, and permit costs before submitting an offer.

For Owners & Brokers

Have a Restaurant for Lease in San Diego County?

Pepperlot is designed around restaurant ownership activity, providing clarity in a market where opportunities are often decentralized and relationship-driven.

Coverage across Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Review restaurant sale opportunities across multiple districts in one centralized platform.

Staged Information Sharing

Listings can present essential details first, with additional information introduced as conversations progress.

Restaurant-Oriented Listing Details

Operational elements such as kitchen layout, seating capacity, and service flow are emphasized over generic real estate fields.

Brokerage-Contributed Inventory

Many listings originate directly from restaurant brokers and brokerages active in Los Angeles.

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How Buying a Restaurant in Los Angeles Works on Pepperlot

Restaurant purchases in Los Angeles can follow different paths depending on the neighborhood, business model, and sale structure. Pepperlot is built to support early discovery by organizing restaurant-focused sale listings from brokerages and property representatives into one searchable environment.

Review Ownership Opportunities

Listings outline the restaurant's concept type, operational setup, and location context.

Evaluate the Sale Format

Opportunities may involve full business transfers, asset-only sales, or combined arrangements depending on how the transaction is structured.

Access the Active Listing

Once published, the opportunity becomes visible to users searching for a restaurant for sale in Los Angeles, including brokers, owner-operators, and multi-unit groups.

Communicate with Listing Parties

Interested parties connect directly through the platform, allowing control over follow-up and information flow.

About PepperLot

Built for Restaurant Space Search in San Diego County

PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in San Diego County: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What cities in San Diego County have restaurant lease listings?

Listings are available across major cities in San Diego County, including San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside.

How does Pepperlot organize San Diego County listings?

Pepperlot pools restaurant lease listings from across San Diego County so you can search by city or browse the full county inventory.

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