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Restaurants for Lease in Chula Vista
21 properties for lease
New
Full Restaurant
20 photos
For Lease
$7.95/SF/mo
Est. $7,751/mo all-in · 975 SF
1277 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA975 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Ghost Kitchen
14 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
688 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154, USA1,400 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
719 Eighth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA2,100 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
Non Hooded
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1221 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, USA975 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
303 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA3,443 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$4.81/SF/mo
Est. $9,004/mo all-in · 1,872 SF
315 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA1,872 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
1139 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA1,665 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$7.88/SF/moNNN
Est. $23,696/mo all-in · 3,009 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA3,009 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$986/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA2,730 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$6.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $19,962/mo all-in · 3,071 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA3,071 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$580.25/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA2,495 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$11.50/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,443 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$10.50/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,478 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$11/SF/moNNN
Est. $20,680/mo all-in · 1,880 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,880 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1601 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA3,348 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Non Hooded
2 photos
For Lease
$5/SF/moMG
Est. $2,500/mo all-in · 500 SF
427 C St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA500 sq ft
- Shared Seating
- Turnkey
- 3-Comp Sink
Bar Lounge
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
420 E St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA4,300 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Full Liquor Permit
- Event License
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$14,000/moNNN
Est. $14,000/mo all-in · 3,000 SF
634 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, USA3,000 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
3636 E 4th St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA3,440 sq ft
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 1
Bar Lounge
7 photos
For Lease
$5,500/mo
Est. $5,500/mo all-in · 1,945 SF
2911 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA1,945 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Hood: Type 2
Other
10 photos
Sub Lease
Contact for rate
3538 Ashford St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
- Parking
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
21 properties for lease
New
Full Restaurant
20 photos
For Lease
$7.95/SF/mo
Est. $7,751/mo all-in · 975 SF
1277 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA975 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Ghost Kitchen
14 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
688 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154, USA1,400 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
719 Eighth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA2,100 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
Non Hooded
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1221 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, USA975 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
303 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA3,443 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$4.81/SF/mo
Est. $9,004/mo all-in · 1,872 SF
315 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA1,872 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
1139 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA1,665 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$7.88/SF/moNNN
Est. $23,696/mo all-in · 3,009 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA3,009 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$986/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA2,730 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$6.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $19,962/mo all-in · 3,071 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA3,071 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$580.25/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA2,495 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$11.50/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,443 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$10.50/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,478 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$11/SF/moNNN
Est. $20,680/mo all-in · 1,880 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,880 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1601 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA3,348 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Non Hooded
2 photos
For Lease
$5/SF/moMG
Est. $2,500/mo all-in · 500 SF
427 C St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA500 sq ft
- Shared Seating
- Turnkey
- 3-Comp Sink
Bar Lounge
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
420 E St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA4,300 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Full Liquor Permit
- Event License
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$14,000/moNNN
Est. $14,000/mo all-in · 3,000 SF
634 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, USA3,000 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
3636 E 4th St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA3,440 sq ft
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 1
Bar Lounge
7 photos
For Lease
$5,500/mo
Est. $5,500/mo all-in · 1,945 SF
2911 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA1,945 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Hood: Type 2
Other
10 photos
Sub Lease
Contact for rate
3538 Ashford St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
- Parking
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Market Context
Restaurants For Lease
Discover prime opportunities in Chula Vista's most vibrant culinary markets with our curated selection of restaurants for lease. Pepperlot connects you with the specialized infrastructure needed to launch your next successful concept.
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How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Chula Vista
Review the lease path
Ask whether the rentable opportunity is a direct lease, assignment, sublease, or turnkey build-out with existing restaurant infrastructure.
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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
Why Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Lease in Chula Vista?
Pepperlot is built specifically for restaurant transactions, making it well-suited for Chula Vista's growing and value-conscious market.
Regional Tenant Network
Our platform reaches a curated audience evaluating restaurants for lease in Chula Vista, specifically targeting those focused on the high-growth trajectory of the South Bay.
Confidentiality and Security
In a tight-knit community like Chula Vista, discretion is vital. Our platform allows sellers to market location profiles while keeping specific brand identities protected until you are vetted.
Purpose-Built for Restaurants
Unlike general commercial platforms, Pepperlot structures listings and communication specifically for restaurant needs, including details on Type 1 hoods, grease traps, and ABC licenses.
Direct Marketing To Restaurant
Pepperlot utilizes targeted digital outreach and industry-specific networks to place your listing directly in front of active decision-makers. We bypass the noise of general real estate to find tenants who understand the specific value of your restaurant infrastructure.
Platform
How Leasing a Restaurant in Chula Vista Works on Pepperlot
Leasing a restaurant in Chula Vista is simple with Pepperlot. We connect your space directly with restaurant operators, guide you through flexible lease options, and help maximize the value of your turnkey or second-generation restaurant location in this vibrant, high-demand culinary market.
Submit Property Details
Share key information such as square footage, prior use, seating capacity, and existing equipment.
Listing Activation
Once approved, your listing becomes visible to operators and brokers evaluating restaurant lease opportunities across the region.
Tenant Inquiries
Receive inquiries directly through the platform and control how and when additional details are shared.
Finalize the Lease
Lease negotiations and agreements are handled directly between parties.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Space Search in Chula Vista
PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Chula Vista: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the demand for restaurants for lease in Chula Vista in 2026?
Demand remains strong for second-generation spaces as operators look to avoid elevated construction costs and long permitting timelines.
Can I list a restaurant space confidentially?
Yes. Pepperlot offers confidential listing options that allow you to market the space without publicly revealing the exact address or brand.
Who searches for restaurant leases on Pepperlot?
Users include owner-operators, franchise groups, and brokers actively searching for restaurants for lease in Chula Vista.
Are smaller or neighborhood restaurant spaces supported?
Yes. Pepperlot supports lease listings of all sizes, including local retail centers and neighborhood storefronts.
Does Pepperlot manage lease negotiations or execution?
No. Pepperlot facilitates discovery and introductions. All lease negotiations and agreements are handled directly between parties.