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Restaurants for Lease in California
270 properties for lease
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$4.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $9,360/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
9696 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503, USA1,800 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
10 photos
For Lease
$3/SF/moNNN
Est. $14,250/mo all-in · 4,750 SF
2900 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504, USA2,500-7,000 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Freezer
- Immediate Move-In
Fast Casual
16 photos
For Lease
$2.95/SF/moNNN
Est. $6,423/mo all-in · 1,736 SF
1901 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717, USA1,736 sq ft
- Parking
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
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
Drive Thru
8 photos
For Lease
$2.75/SF/mo
Est. $7,364/mo all-in · 2,323 SF
2500 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA2,323 sq ft
- Drive-Thru
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 1
Shell Space
6 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
5060 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747, USA2,806 sq ft
- Shell Space
Shell Space
5 photos
For Lease
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9290 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville, CA 95661, USA1,535 sq ft
- Parking
- Shell Space
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
810 Alamo Dr, Vacaville, CA 95688, USA2,867 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
1316 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA1,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Grease Trap
Fast Casual
11 photos
For Lease
$2/SF/mo
Est. $3,600/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
4603 Riverside Dr, Chino, CA 91710, USA1,800 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Hood: Type 1
Ghost Kitchen
9 photos
For Lease
$6.20/SF/mo
Est. $6,200/mo all-in · 1,000 SF
736 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA1,000 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
For Lease
$3/SF/mo
Est. $3,130/mo all-in · 1,043 SF
2300 Arden Wy, Sacramento, CA 95825, USA1,043 sq ft
Other
2 photos
For Lease
$3.38/SF/mo
Est. $6,075/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
2650 Plaza Ct, Dixon, CA 95620, USA1,800 sq ft
- Build to Suit Opportunity
Shell Space
For Lease
$1.95/SF/mo
Est. $4,565/mo all-in · 2,341 SF
2230 E Bidwell St, Folsom, CA 95630, USA2,341 sq ft
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$3/SF/mo
Est. $8,256/mo all-in · 2,064 SF
565 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825, USA2,064 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Fast Casual
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
2085 Base Line Rd, Upland, CA 91784, USA1,134 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Fast Casual
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
10683 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731, USA1,200 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $11,988/mo all-in · 2,997 SF
1030 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819, USA2,997 sq ft
- Shell Space
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $10,256/mo all-in · 2,564 SF
1531 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA2,564 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Non Hooded
5 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $5,648/mo all-in · 1,412 SF
1531 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA1,412 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Non Hooded
11 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $18,180/mo all-in · 4,545 SF
1401 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA4,545 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
Full Restaurant
11 photos
For Lease
$3/SF/mo
Est. $21,600/mo all-in · 7,200 SF
1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA7,200 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $14,255/mo all-in · 2,851 SF
1128 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA2,851 sq ft
- Parking
- Hood: Type 2
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $21,820/mo all-in · 4,364 SF
1128 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA4,364 sq ft
- Hood: Type 2
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Sub Lease
Contact for rate
18888 Labin Ct, Rowland Heights, CA 91748美国46 seats
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
270 properties for lease
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$4.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $9,360/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
9696 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503, USA1,800 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
10 photos
For Lease
$3/SF/moNNN
Est. $14,250/mo all-in · 4,750 SF
2900 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504, USA2,500-7,000 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Freezer
- Immediate Move-In
Fast Casual
16 photos
For Lease
$2.95/SF/moNNN
Est. $6,423/mo all-in · 1,736 SF
1901 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717, USA1,736 sq ft
- Parking
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
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
Drive Thru
8 photos
For Lease
$2.75/SF/mo
Est. $7,364/mo all-in · 2,323 SF
2500 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA2,323 sq ft
- Drive-Thru
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 1
Shell Space
6 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
5060 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747, USA2,806 sq ft
- Shell Space
Shell Space
5 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
9290 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville, CA 95661, USA1,535 sq ft
- Parking
- Shell Space
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
810 Alamo Dr, Vacaville, CA 95688, USA2,867 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
1316 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA1,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Grease Trap
Fast Casual
11 photos
For Lease
$2/SF/mo
Est. $3,600/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
4603 Riverside Dr, Chino, CA 91710, USA1,800 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Hood: Type 1
Ghost Kitchen
9 photos
For Lease
$6.20/SF/mo
Est. $6,200/mo all-in · 1,000 SF
736 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA1,000 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
For Lease
$3/SF/mo
Est. $3,130/mo all-in · 1,043 SF
2300 Arden Wy, Sacramento, CA 95825, USA1,043 sq ft
Other
2 photos
For Lease
$3.38/SF/mo
Est. $6,075/mo all-in · 1,800 SF
2650 Plaza Ct, Dixon, CA 95620, USA1,800 sq ft
- Build to Suit Opportunity
Shell Space
For Lease
$1.95/SF/mo
Est. $4,565/mo all-in · 2,341 SF
2230 E Bidwell St, Folsom, CA 95630, USA2,341 sq ft
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$3/SF/mo
Est. $8,256/mo all-in · 2,064 SF
565 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825, USA2,064 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Fast Casual
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
2085 Base Line Rd, Upland, CA 91784, USA1,134 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Fast Casual
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
10683 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731, USA1,200 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $11,988/mo all-in · 2,997 SF
1030 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819, USA2,997 sq ft
- Shell Space
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $10,256/mo all-in · 2,564 SF
1531 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA2,564 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Non Hooded
5 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $5,648/mo all-in · 1,412 SF
1531 N St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA1,412 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Non Hooded
11 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $18,180/mo all-in · 4,545 SF
1401 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA4,545 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
Full Restaurant
11 photos
For Lease
$3/SF/mo
Est. $21,600/mo all-in · 7,200 SF
1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA7,200 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $14,255/mo all-in · 2,851 SF
1128 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA2,851 sq ft
- Parking
- Hood: Type 2
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
$4/SF/mo
Est. $21,820/mo all-in · 4,364 SF
1128 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA4,364 sq ft
- Hood: Type 2
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Sub Lease
Contact for rate
18888 Labin Ct, Rowland Heights, CA 91748美国46 seats
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Market Context
Restaurants for Lease
California's restaurant economy operates at scale, shaped by dense population centers, tourism corridors, and regional dining cultures that vary widely by market. Pepperlot brings restaurant lease opportunities from across the state into one focused marketplace, making it easier to evaluate available spaces without navigating dozens of disconnected sources.
Listings published on Pepperlot are shared by restaurant brokers, brokerages, and property representatives who specialize in food and beverage real estate. The platform is built to surface restaurant-specific opportunities rather than general commercial inventory.
Popular Markets
Explore Other Restaurant Markets
Restaurant demand in California is not concentrated in a single market. Growth, turnover, and concept evolution happen simultaneously across multiple cities.
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Sacramento
- Oakland
- San Jose
- Bakersfield
Each city page highlights active listings contributed by brokerages and restaurant-focused real estate professionals working in those local markets.
Tenant Guide
How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in California
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
Why Use Pepperlot to Search Restaurants for Lease across California?
Pepperlot is structured specifically around restaurant leasing activity, which matters in a state as operationally complex as California.
Statewide Listing Coverage
Search across multiple regions at once, making it easier to compare markets without leaving the platform.
Controlled Information Sharing
Listings can be marketed broadly while limiting the release of sensitive details until later-stage discussions.
Restaurant-Specific Listing Fields
Infrastructure details such as hood types, grease systems, layout considerations, and licensing context are prioritized.
Brokerage-Driven Exposure
Many listings originate directly from restaurant brokers and brokerages, ensuring market-aligned representation.
Platform
How Restaurant Leasing in California Works on Pepperlot
Restaurant leasing across California often involves multiple parties, regional market differences, and varying property conditions. Pepperlot is designed to simplify early-stage discovery by organizing restaurant-focused listings from brokerages and property representatives into a single, searchable environment.
Share Property Details
Listings are created with essential operational information such as square footage, previous restaurant use, seating layout, and existing kitchen infrastructure.
Set Visibility Preferences
Property representatives and brokerages determine how much information is shown publicly, allowing for open or more discreet exposure depending on the situation.
Activate the Listing
Once published, the space becomes discoverable to users searching for a restaurant for lease in California, including restaurant brokers, owner-operators, and multi-unit groups.
Receive and Manage Inquiries
Interested parties reach out directly through the platform, giving full control over responses, follow-ups, and the sharing of additional details.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Space Search in California
PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in California: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is influencing restaurant lease demand in California going into 2026?
Rising build-out costs and longer approval timelines continue to push interest toward existing restaurant spaces.
Can a listing be shared without full public disclosure?
Yes. Pepperlot supports confidential listing structures that limit visible details while still attracting inquiries.
Who uses Pepperlot to search California restaurant leases?
The platform is used by owner-operators, multi-unit groups, and restaurant brokers actively evaluating lease opportunities.
Are small, local restaurant spaces included?
Yes. Listings range from neighborhood storefronts to larger footprint locations.
Does Pepperlot negotiate or execute leases?
No. Pepperlot facilitates discovery and introductions only. Lease terms and execution are handled directly by the parties involved.