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Restaurants for Lease in California
270 properties for lease
Full Restaurant
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450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA5,505 sq ft
- Shell Space
Full Restaurant
9 photos
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1 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA7,092 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
7 photos
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50 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA5,392 sq ft
- Shell Space
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
For Lease
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129 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA4,300 sq ft
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
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125 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA1,590 sq ft
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
22 photos
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$5/SF/moNNN
Est. $17,875/mo all-in · 2,860 SF
162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA2,860 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
Drive Thru
2 photos
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$14,166.66/moNNN
Est. $15,667/mo all-in · 2,250 SF
5573 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, USA2,250 sq ft30 seats
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Shared Seating
- Walk-In Cooler
Fast Casual
3 photos
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100 1st St suite 110, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA1,482 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Sub Lease
$4/SF/moNNN
Est. $34,996/mo all-in · 8,749 SF
700 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA8,749 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Drive Thru
2 photos
Sub Lease
$5.67/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,689/mo all-in · 2,767 SF
3940 Redondo Beach Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504, USA2,767 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Drive Thru
Sub Lease
$5.27/SF/moNNN
Est. $10,698/mo all-in · 2,030 SF
8136 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240, USA2,030 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
Fast Casual
10 photos
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801 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA1,800 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
7 photos
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$2/SF/moNNN
Est. $8,280/mo all-in · 4,140 SF
WREN Apartments, 1230 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA4,140 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
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1948 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA2,620-5,363 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Fully Furnished
- 3-Comp Sink
- Event License
Full Restaurant
3 photos
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2014 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA2,227-2,447 sq ft
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
8 photos
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$18,000/moNNN
Est. $18,000/mo all-in · 2,700 SF
747 La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA2,700 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Non Hooded
4 photos
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200 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, USA2,176 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
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40250 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA1,489 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Non Hooded
9 photos
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4235 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277, USA1,310 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- 3-Comp Sink
Drive Thru
2 photos
For Lease
$5/SF/moNNN
Est. $14,000/mo all-in · 2,800 SF
36555 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA2,800 sq ft
- Drive-Thru
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$1.95/SF/moNNN
Est. $8,480/mo all-in · 3,200 SF
8331 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306, USA3,200 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
Fast Casual
Sub Lease
Contact for rate
1050 S Brawley Ave, Brawley, CA 92227, USA1,331 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$15/SF/moNNN
Est. $12,540/mo all-in · 836 SF
26 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292, USA836 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
$3.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $14,196/mo all-in · 4,056 SF
8480 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA4,056 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
Full Restaurant
4 photos
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$6/SF/moNNN
Est. $5,484/mo all-in · 914 SF
8101 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA914 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
270 properties for lease
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA5,505 sq ft
- Shell Space
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA7,092 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
50 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA5,392 sq ft
- Shell Space
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
129 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA4,300 sq ft
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
125 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA1,590 sq ft
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
22 photos
For Lease
$5/SF/moNNN
Est. $17,875/mo all-in · 2,860 SF
162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA2,860 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
Drive Thru
2 photos
For Lease
$14,166.66/moNNN
Est. $15,667/mo all-in · 2,250 SF
5573 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, USA2,250 sq ft30 seats
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Shared Seating
- Walk-In Cooler
Fast Casual
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
100 1st St suite 110, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA1,482 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Sub Lease
$4/SF/moNNN
Est. $34,996/mo all-in · 8,749 SF
700 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA8,749 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Drive Thru
2 photos
Sub Lease
$5.67/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,689/mo all-in · 2,767 SF
3940 Redondo Beach Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504, USA2,767 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Drive Thru
Sub Lease
$5.27/SF/moNNN
Est. $10,698/mo all-in · 2,030 SF
8136 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240, USA2,030 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
Fast Casual
10 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
801 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA1,800 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
$2/SF/moNNN
Est. $8,280/mo all-in · 4,140 SF
WREN Apartments, 1230 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA4,140 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
18 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1948 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA2,620-5,363 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Fully Furnished
- 3-Comp Sink
- Event License
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
2014 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA2,227-2,447 sq ft
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
$18,000/moNNN
Est. $18,000/mo all-in · 2,700 SF
747 La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA2,700 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Non Hooded
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
200 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, USA2,176 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
40250 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563, USA1,489 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Non Hooded
9 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
4235 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277, USA1,310 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- 3-Comp Sink
Drive Thru
2 photos
For Lease
$5/SF/moNNN
Est. $14,000/mo all-in · 2,800 SF
36555 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA2,800 sq ft
- Drive-Thru
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
For Lease
$1.95/SF/moNNN
Est. $8,480/mo all-in · 3,200 SF
8331 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306, USA3,200 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
Fast Casual
Sub Lease
Contact for rate
1050 S Brawley Ave, Brawley, CA 92227, USA1,331 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$15/SF/moNNN
Est. $12,540/mo all-in · 836 SF
26 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292, USA836 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
$3.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $14,196/mo all-in · 4,056 SF
8480 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA4,056 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$6/SF/moNNN
Est. $5,484/mo all-in · 914 SF
8101 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA914 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
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.