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Restaurants for Lease in California
270 properties for lease
Full Restaurant
7 photos
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111 E March Ln, Stockton, CA 95207, USA3,100-4,300 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Drive Thru
For Lease
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5385 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93704, USA2,480 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Fast Casual
4 photos
For Lease
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3110 Crow Canyon Pl, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA1,245 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$3/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,294/mo all-in · 5,098 SF
4625 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA5,098 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
4 photos
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1415 E Yosemite Ave, Manteca, CA 95336, USA2,500 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Fast Casual
3 photos
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$2.25/SF/moNNN
Est. $2,295/mo all-in · 1,020 SF
1031 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083, USA1,020 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
6 photos
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$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
9 photos
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$3.70/SF/moNNN
Est. $9,990/mo all-in · 2,700 SF
1109 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91202, USA2,700 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
8 photos
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445 E Anaheim St, Wilmington, CA 90744, USA1,649 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
5 photos
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1001 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA1,071-1,549 sq ft
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
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6543 Mission St, Daly City, CA 94014, USA2,899 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
5 photos
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$5.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $13,640/mo all-in · 1,932 SF
820 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA1,932 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
3 photos
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1514 Geary Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USA2,856 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
$1.81/SF/moGross
Est. $11,973/mo all-in · 6,615 SF
1001 Clark Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991, USA6,615 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Other
4 photos
For Lease
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2544 S Alameda St, Vernon, CA 90058, USA570 sq ft
- COFFEE ROASTERY SPACE
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$3.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $11,725/mo all-in · 3,350 SF
580 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA2,200-4,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Fast Casual
9 photos
Sub Lease
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3847 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232, USA1,581 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant
14 photos
For Lease
$3.13/SF/moNNN
Est. $5,568/mo all-in · 1,600 SF
614 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA1,600 sq ft
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Drive Thru
9 photos
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$8/SF/moGross
Est. $4,000/mo all-in · 500 SF
10051 McFadden Ave, Westminster, CA 92683, USA500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
Full Restaurant
3 photos
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26955 CA-1, Tomales, CA 94971, USA2,802 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
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401 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA4,425 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1550 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA3,200 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Other
8 photos
For Lease
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301 King St, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA1,640-4,736 sq ft
- Hood: Type 2
- 2nd Generation Bakery
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
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1052 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA1,200 sq ft
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
6 photos
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347 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA12,670 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
270 properties for lease
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
111 E March Ln, Stockton, CA 95207, USA3,100-4,300 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Drive Thru
For Lease
Contact for rate
5385 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93704, USA2,480 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Fast Casual
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
3110 Crow Canyon Pl, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA1,245 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$3/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,294/mo all-in · 5,098 SF
4625 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA5,098 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1415 E Yosemite Ave, Manteca, CA 95336, USA2,500 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Fast Casual
3 photos
For Lease
$2.25/SF/moNNN
Est. $2,295/mo all-in · 1,020 SF
1031 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083, USA1,020 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
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
9 photos
For Lease
$3.70/SF/moNNN
Est. $9,990/mo all-in · 2,700 SF
1109 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91202, USA2,700 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
445 E Anaheim St, Wilmington, CA 90744, USA1,649 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1001 Park Pl, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA1,071-1,549 sq ft
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
6543 Mission St, Daly City, CA 94014, USA2,899 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$5.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $13,640/mo all-in · 1,932 SF
820 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA1,932 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
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1514 Geary Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USA2,856 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
$1.81/SF/moGross
Est. $11,973/mo all-in · 6,615 SF
1001 Clark Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991, USA6,615 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Other
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
2544 S Alameda St, Vernon, CA 90058, USA570 sq ft
- COFFEE ROASTERY SPACE
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$3.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $11,725/mo all-in · 3,350 SF
580 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA2,200-4,500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Fast Casual
9 photos
Sub Lease
Contact for rate
3847 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232, USA1,581 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant
14 photos
For Lease
$3.13/SF/moNNN
Est. $5,568/mo all-in · 1,600 SF
614 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA1,600 sq ft
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Drive Thru
9 photos
For Lease
$8/SF/moGross
Est. $4,000/mo all-in · 500 SF
10051 McFadden Ave, Westminster, CA 92683, USA500 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
26955 CA-1, Tomales, CA 94971, USA2,802 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
401 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA4,425 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1550 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA3,200 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Other
8 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
301 King St, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA1,640-4,736 sq ft
- Hood: Type 2
- 2nd Generation Bakery
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1052 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA1,200 sq ft
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
347 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA12,670 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
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.