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Restaurants for Lease in California
270 properties for lease
Full Restaurant
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7 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA9,723 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
5 photos
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601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA4,999 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
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San Francisco, CA5,424 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
2 photos
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2235 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA2,000 sq ft
Full Restaurant
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140 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA6,372 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
4 photos
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2360 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA1,756 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Hood: Type 1
Other
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1038 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA1,475 sq ft
- Liquor License
- Tap Room
Full Restaurant
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1030 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA2,999 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
Fast Casual
4 photos
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2619 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA1,093 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
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1111 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA5,447 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Other
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885 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA4,400 sq ft
- Roastery and Cafe
Non Hooded
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200 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA1,184 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
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558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA2,290-12,228 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
4 photos
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28 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA891 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
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665 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA3,975 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
5 photos
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2211 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA3,000 sq ft
- Outdoor
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
4 photos
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Daly City, CA1,991 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
Non Hooded
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369 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA4,473 sq ft
- Outdoor
- 3-Comp Sink
Fast Casual
3 photos
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876 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA1,170 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 2
Other
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s, 945 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA300-12,500 sq ft
- Parking
- Shared Seating
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
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524 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA4,766 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
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217 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA1,193 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
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$2.50/SF/moMG
Est. $7,500/mo all-in · 3,000 SF
5309 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA3,000 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
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$6/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,804/mo all-in · 2,634 SF
4114 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA2,634 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
Full Restaurant
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$6/SF/moNNN
Est. $18,000/mo all-in · 3,000 SF
4114 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA3,000 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
270 properties for lease
Full Restaurant
3 photos
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7 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA9,723 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA4,999 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
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San Francisco, CA5,424 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
2235 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA2,000 sq ft
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
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140 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA6,372 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
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2360 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA1,756 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Hood: Type 1
Other
5 photos
For Lease
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1038 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA1,475 sq ft
- Liquor License
- Tap Room
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
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1030 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA2,999 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
Fast Casual
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
2619 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA1,093 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1111 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA5,447 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Other
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
885 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA4,400 sq ft
- Roastery and Cafe
Non Hooded
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
200 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA1,184 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA2,290-12,228 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
28 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA891 sq ft
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
665 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA3,975 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
2211 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA3,000 sq ft
- Outdoor
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
Daly City, CA1,991 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
Non Hooded
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
369 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA4,473 sq ft
- Outdoor
- 3-Comp Sink
Fast Casual
3 photos
For Lease
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876 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA1,170 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 2
Other
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
s, 945 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA300-12,500 sq ft
- Parking
- Shared Seating
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
Full Restaurant
7 photos
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524 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA4,766 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
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217 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA1,193 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$2.50/SF/moMG
Est. $7,500/mo all-in · 3,000 SF
5309 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA3,000 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
2 photos
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$6/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,804/mo all-in · 2,634 SF
4114 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA2,634 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$6/SF/moNNN
Est. $18,000/mo all-in · 3,000 SF
4114 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA3,000 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Walk-In Cooler
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.