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Restaurants for Lease in California
270 properties for lease
Fast Casual
5 photos
For Lease
$6/SF/moNNN
Est. $12,066/mo all-in · 2,011 SF
4114 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA2,011 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
Non Hooded
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
4114 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA1,650 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
9128 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402, USA2,399 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Fast Casual
14 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
11419 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA200-400 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shared Seating
- Walk-In Cooler
Fast Casual
11 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
401 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402, USA300 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shared Seating
- Walk-In Cooler
Other
2 photos
For Lease
$4.17/SF/moNNN
Est. $31,190/mo all-in · 7,480 SF
4117 Concours St, Ontario, CA 91764, USA6,036-8,923 sq ft
- 25K SF of prime restaurant space at ground level parallel to Toyota Arena
Other
For Lease
$3.75/SF/moNNN
Est. $12,075/mo all-in · 2,500 SF
2295 S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762, USA2,500 sq ft
- Drive-Thru Pad
Shell Space
For Lease
$4/moNNN
2502 S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762, USA817-4,092 sq ft
- Shell Space
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
$5.64/SF/moNNN
Est. $11,105/mo all-in · 1,969 SF
301 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, USA1,969 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Fast Casual
10 photos
For Lease
$2.25/SF/moNNN
Est. $3,475/mo all-in · 1,390 SF
968 Cooper Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991, USA1,390 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
Fast Casual
2 photos
For Lease
$2.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $4,717/mo all-in · 1,408 SF
18790 Valley Blvd #1, Bloomington, CA 92316, USA1,408 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Non Hooded
3 photos
For Lease
$1.59/SF/moNNN
Est. $6,163/mo all-in · 3,066 SF
2800 Zinfandel Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, USA3,066 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$1.69/SF/moNNN
Est. $11,238/mo all-in · 5,482 SF
5948 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, USA5,482 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Drive Thru
2 photos
For Lease
$3.59/SF/moNNN
Est. $10,950/mo all-in · 3,050 SF
8349 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA3,050 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$2.35/SF/moNNN
Est. $6,705/mo all-in · 2,465 SF
10319 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, USA2,465 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
$1.99/SF/moNNN
Est. $12,814/mo all-in · 5,317 SF
9500 Greenback Ln, Folsom, CA 95630, USA5,317 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$2.49/SF/moNNN
Est. $4,722/mo all-in · 1,444 SF
875 Embarcadero Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, USA1,444 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
$3.25/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,912/mo all-in · 4,896 SF
17800 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706, USA4,896 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Fast Casual
2 photos
For Lease
$1.49/SF/moNNN
Est. $4,944/mo all-in · 2,104 SF
1185 Colusa Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991, USA2,104 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
$2.55/SF/moNNN
Est. $8,918/mo all-in · 3,023 SF
353 W Main St, Woodland, CA 95695, USA3,023 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$5.25/SF/moNNN
Est. $7,035/mo all-in · 1,340 SF
26889 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA1,340 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Shell Space
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
631 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA1,000-4,574 sq ft
- Parking
- Shell Space
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
12 photos
For Lease
$4.95/SF/moNNN
Est. $30,195/mo all-in · 6,100 SF
2421 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA6,100 sq ft
- Parking
- Hood: Type 1
- Liquor License
Drive Thru
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
775 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, CA 95380, USA1,800 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$1.75/SF/moNNN
Est. $8,961/mo all-in · 3,837 SF
2921 Harbor St, Pittsburg, CA 94565, USA3,837 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
270 properties for lease
Fast Casual
5 photos
For Lease
$6/SF/moNNN
Est. $12,066/mo all-in · 2,011 SF
4114 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA2,011 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
Non Hooded
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
4114 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, USA1,650 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
9128 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402, USA2,399 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Fast Casual
14 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
11419 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA200-400 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shared Seating
- Walk-In Cooler
Fast Casual
11 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
401 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402, USA300 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Shared Seating
- Walk-In Cooler
Other
2 photos
For Lease
$4.17/SF/moNNN
Est. $31,190/mo all-in · 7,480 SF
4117 Concours St, Ontario, CA 91764, USA6,036-8,923 sq ft
- 25K SF of prime restaurant space at ground level parallel to Toyota Arena
Other
For Lease
$3.75/SF/moNNN
Est. $12,075/mo all-in · 2,500 SF
2295 S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762, USA2,500 sq ft
- Drive-Thru Pad
Shell Space
For Lease
$4/moNNN
2502 S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762, USA817-4,092 sq ft
- Shell Space
- Grease Trap
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
8 photos
For Lease
$5.64/SF/moNNN
Est. $11,105/mo all-in · 1,969 SF
301 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, USA1,969 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Fast Casual
10 photos
For Lease
$2.25/SF/moNNN
Est. $3,475/mo all-in · 1,390 SF
968 Cooper Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991, USA1,390 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
Fast Casual
2 photos
For Lease
$2.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $4,717/mo all-in · 1,408 SF
18790 Valley Blvd #1, Bloomington, CA 92316, USA1,408 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Non Hooded
3 photos
For Lease
$1.59/SF/moNNN
Est. $6,163/mo all-in · 3,066 SF
2800 Zinfandel Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, USA3,066 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$1.69/SF/moNNN
Est. $11,238/mo all-in · 5,482 SF
5948 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, USA5,482 sq ft
- Parking
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Drive Thru
2 photos
For Lease
$3.59/SF/moNNN
Est. $10,950/mo all-in · 3,050 SF
8349 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA3,050 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$2.35/SF/moNNN
Est. $6,705/mo all-in · 2,465 SF
10319 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, USA2,465 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
$1.99/SF/moNNN
Est. $12,814/mo all-in · 5,317 SF
9500 Greenback Ln, Folsom, CA 95630, USA5,317 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$2.49/SF/moNNN
Est. $4,722/mo all-in · 1,444 SF
875 Embarcadero Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, USA1,444 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
$3.25/SF/moNNN
Est. $15,912/mo all-in · 4,896 SF
17800 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706, USA4,896 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Fast Casual
2 photos
For Lease
$1.49/SF/moNNN
Est. $4,944/mo all-in · 2,104 SF
1185 Colusa Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991, USA2,104 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
$2.55/SF/moNNN
Est. $8,918/mo all-in · 3,023 SF
353 W Main St, Woodland, CA 95695, USA3,023 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$5.25/SF/moNNN
Est. $7,035/mo all-in · 1,340 SF
26889 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA1,340 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Shell Space
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
631 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA1,000-4,574 sq ft
- Parking
- Shell Space
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
12 photos
For Lease
$4.95/SF/moNNN
Est. $30,195/mo all-in · 6,100 SF
2421 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA6,100 sq ft
- Parking
- Hood: Type 1
- Liquor License
Drive Thru
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
775 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, CA 95380, USA1,800 sq ft
- Parking
- Drive-Thru
- Immediate Move-In
- Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant
6 photos
For Lease
$1.75/SF/moNNN
Est. $8,961/mo all-in · 3,837 SF
2921 Harbor St, Pittsburg, CA 94565, USA3,837 sq ft
- Parking
- 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.