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Restaurants for Lease in San Diego
22 properties for lease
New
Full Restaurant
20 photos
For Lease
$7.95/SF/mo
Est. $7,751/mo all-in · 975 SF
1277 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA975 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Ghost Kitchen
14 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
688 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154, USA1,400 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
719 Eighth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA2,100 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
Non Hooded
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1221 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, USA975 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
303 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA3,443 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$4.81/SF/mo
Est. $9,004/mo all-in · 1,872 SF
315 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA1,872 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
1139 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA1,665 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$7.88/SF/moNNN
Est. $23,696/mo all-in · 3,009 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA3,009 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$986/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA2,730 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$6.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $19,962/mo all-in · 3,071 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA3,071 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$580.25/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA2,495 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$11.50/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,443 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$10.50/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,478 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$11/SF/moNNN
Est. $20,680/mo all-in · 1,880 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,880 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1601 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA3,348 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Non Hooded
2 photos
For Lease
$5/SF/moMG
Est. $2,500/mo all-in · 500 SF
427 C St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA500 sq ft
- Shared Seating
- Turnkey
- 3-Comp Sink
Bar Lounge
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
420 E St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA4,300 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Full Liquor Permit
- Event License
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
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
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
Bar Lounge
7 photos
For Lease
$5,500/mo
Est. $5,500/mo all-in · 1,945 SF
2911 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA1,945 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Hood: Type 2
Other
10 photos
Sub Lease
Contact for rate
3538 Ashford St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
- Parking
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
22 properties for lease
New
Full Restaurant
20 photos
For Lease
$7.95/SF/mo
Est. $7,751/mo all-in · 975 SF
1277 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA975 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Ghost Kitchen
14 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
688 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154, USA1,400 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
9 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
719 Eighth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA2,100 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Walk-In Cooler
- Equipment Included
- Grease Trap
Non Hooded
4 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1221 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, USA975 sq ft
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
303 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA3,443 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Bar Area
- Fully Furnished
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
5 photos
For Lease
$4.81/SF/mo
Est. $9,004/mo all-in · 1,872 SF
315 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA1,872 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
For Lease
Contact for rate
1139 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA1,665 sq ft
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$7.88/SF/moNNN
Est. $23,696/mo all-in · 3,009 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA3,009 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$986/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA2,730 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$6.50/SF/moNNN
Est. $19,962/mo all-in · 3,071 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA3,071 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
2 photos
For Lease
$580.25/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA2,495 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$11.50/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,443 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$10.50/SF/moNNN
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,478 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Shell Space
2 photos
For Lease
$11/SF/moNNN
Est. $20,680/mo all-in · 1,880 SF
10150 Scripps Gateway Ct, San Diego, CA 92131, USA1,880 sq ft
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Warm Shell
- Grease Trap
Full Restaurant
7 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
1601 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA3,348 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Cooler
- Walk-In Freezer
- Turnkey
Non Hooded
2 photos
For Lease
$5/SF/moMG
Est. $2,500/mo all-in · 500 SF
427 C St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA500 sq ft
- Shared Seating
- Turnkey
- 3-Comp Sink
Bar Lounge
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
420 E St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA4,300 sq ft
- Turnkey
- Full Liquor Permit
- Event License
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
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
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
Bar Lounge
7 photos
For Lease
$5,500/mo
Est. $5,500/mo all-in · 1,945 SF
2911 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA1,945 sq ft
- Bar Area
- Turnkey
- Hood: Type 2
Other
10 photos
Sub Lease
Contact for rate
3538 Ashford St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
- Parking
- Equipment Included
- Immediate Move-In
- Grease Trap
Market Context
Restaurants for Lease
San Diego's restaurant environment is shaped by year-round tourism, strong neighborhood identities, and steady population growth across both coastal and inland areas. Leasing opportunities emerge frequently as concepts evolve, relocate, or transition within the market.
Pepperlot consolidates restaurant lease listings from across San Diego into one restaurant-focused marketplace. Instead of navigating multiple local sources, users can review opportunities shared by restaurant brokers, brokerages, and property representatives who specialize in food and beverage spaces.
Popular Markets
Explore Other Restaurant Markets
Restaurant performance in San Diego varies widely by district, influenced by tourism cycles, residential density, and local dining habits. Pepperlot helps surface lease opportunities across multiple areas in a single search experience.
- Downtown San Diego
- Gaslamp Quarter
- La Jolla
- Pacific Beach
- North Park
- Mission Valley
- Chula Vista
Listings in these areas are posted by brokerages and restaurant-focused professionals active in the local leasing landscape.
Tenant Guide
How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in San Diego
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 for Restaurant Leasing in San Diego?
Pepperlot is designed around restaurant leasing, offering structure and clarity in a competitive and geographically diverse market.
Coverage Across Coastal and Inland Areas
Review opportunities throughout San Diego County without switching between multiple platforms.
Adjustable Listing Transparency
Control how much information is shared publicly, supporting both open exposure and discretion.
Restaurant-First Listing Details
Listings prioritize practical elements such as ventilation systems, grease infrastructure, seating configuration, and licensing considerations.
Brokerage-Driven Supply
Many listings are contributed directly by restaurant brokers and brokerages familiar with San Diego market conditions.
Platform
How Restaurant Leasing in San Diego Works on Pepperlot
Restaurant leasing in San Diego often reflects a mix of tourism-driven locations, residential neighborhoods, and long-established dining districts. Pepperlot brings restaurant-specific lease opportunities from brokerages and property representatives into one centralized marketplace, helping simplify early-stage market exploration.
Add Core Property Information
Listings outline operational basics such as size, former use, seating layout, and existing equipment.
Choose Disclosure Settings
Property representatives and brokerages determine how the listing is presented and what details are visible.
Make the Listing Live
Once published, the space becomes visible to users searching for a restaurant for lease in San Diego, including brokers, owner-operators, and multi-unit groups.
Communicate with Interested Parties
All inquiries come directly through the platform, allowing listing parties to manage outreach and follow-up.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Space Search in San Diego
PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in San Diego: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What factors are influencing restaurant leasing in San Diego in 2026?
Tourism demand, population growth, and rising construction costs continue to increase interest in existing restaurant locations.
Is confidential listing supported?
Yes. Listings can limit public-facing details while still generating inquiries.
Who typically searches San Diego restaurant leases on Pepperlot?
Users include owner-operators, multi-unit groups, and restaurant brokers actively evaluating local opportunities.
Are smaller neighborhood restaurant spaces included?
Yes. The platform features everything from compact storefronts to larger dining venues.
Does Pepperlot participate in lease negotiations?
No. Pepperlot supports discovery and introductions only. All negotiations and agreements occur directly between the involved parties.