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Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California
Fully Equipped Restaurant w/ Patio & Living Quarters
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Revenue
$249,650
Down
Call/Email
Cash Flow
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Description
Offered for sale is a rare business + real estate opportunity centered around a well-known, long-established roadhouse-style restaurant located on an approximately 6.94-acre mountaintop parcel along the Ortega Highway (CA Route 74) corridor, featuring expansive mountain and lake views. For decades, this destination has welcomed travelers and local patrons for breakfast, lunch, and casual dining along one of Southern California’s most recognized scenic routes. The longtime owner/operator is preparing for retirement, creating an excellent opportunity for a qualified owner-operator, hospitality group, or real estate investor/developer to acquire both the operating business and the underlying land.
The property includes an approximately 2,300± square foot restaurant building with a fully equipped kitchen (including a Type I hood), indoor dining, and outdoor/patio seating positioned to capture the views. The dining experience offers a nostalgic, rustic ambiance—warm wood finishes, vintage décor, and a welcoming roadhouse character that fits the setting. Living quarters are also present, providing added flexibility for an owner-user. Inventory is included in the sale (details available during the buyer review process).
From a real estate perspective, the parcel stands out for its size, visibility, and future potential. Approximately five acres are described as developable, and the site has operated as a restaurant since the late 1940s, giving it a long-standing presence and familiarity in the market. The land is underutilized relative to its footprint, offering multiple paths forward: continue and enhance the current concept, expand the operation, or reimagine the property in a manner that leverages the location, views, and zoning.
Zoning is described as split between two designations: the north portion is C-P-S (Scenic Highway Commercial) and the south portion is R-R (Rural Residential). The commercial scenic-highway zoning may allow for a broad range of visitor-oriented and neighborhood-serving uses, potentially including an enhanced food and beverage destination, specialty retail, a tourist-oriented concept, boutique lodging, or other compatible uses. The rural residential portion may support residential and certain agricultural-oriented uses such as single-family dwellings, nurseries, greenhouses, orchards, and related uses.
The surrounding market benefits from recreation, tourism, and strong regional access. The greater Lake Elsinore area draws visitors for water activities, outdoor sports, and year-round destination travel, and the Ortega Highway corridor provides steady drive-by exposure between major Southern California population centers. For the right buyer, this combination of iconic location, restaurant infrastructure, and land with upside offers a compelling platform for both immediate cash-flow operations and long-term value creation.
Confidentiality & Disclaimer: Business name, exact address, and financial details are available to qualified buyers upon execution of an NDA and completion of a buyer profile. All information is from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyers are advised to verify all facts, permits, zoning, and allowable uses through their own inspections and professional advisors.
The property includes an approximately 2,300± square foot restaurant building with a fully equipped kitchen (including a Type I hood), indoor dining, and outdoor/patio seating positioned to capture the views. The dining experience offers a nostalgic, rustic ambiance—warm wood finishes, vintage décor, and a welcoming roadhouse character that fits the setting. Living quarters are also present, providing added flexibility for an owner-user. Inventory is included in the sale (details available during the buyer review process).
From a real estate perspective, the parcel stands out for its size, visibility, and future potential. Approximately five acres are described as developable, and the site has operated as a restaurant since the late 1940s, giving it a long-standing presence and familiarity in the market. The land is underutilized relative to its footprint, offering multiple paths forward: continue and enhance the current concept, expand the operation, or reimagine the property in a manner that leverages the location, views, and zoning.
Zoning is described as split between two designations: the north portion is C-P-S (Scenic Highway Commercial) and the south portion is R-R (Rural Residential). The commercial scenic-highway zoning may allow for a broad range of visitor-oriented and neighborhood-serving uses, potentially including an enhanced food and beverage destination, specialty retail, a tourist-oriented concept, boutique lodging, or other compatible uses. The rural residential portion may support residential and certain agricultural-oriented uses such as single-family dwellings, nurseries, greenhouses, orchards, and related uses.
The surrounding market benefits from recreation, tourism, and strong regional access. The greater Lake Elsinore area draws visitors for water activities, outdoor sports, and year-round destination travel, and the Ortega Highway corridor provides steady drive-by exposure between major Southern California population centers. For the right buyer, this combination of iconic location, restaurant infrastructure, and land with upside offers a compelling platform for both immediate cash-flow operations and long-term value creation.
Confidentiality & Disclaimer: Business name, exact address, and financial details are available to qualified buyers upon execution of an NDA and completion of a buyer profile. All information is from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyers are advised to verify all facts, permits, zoning, and allowable uses through their own inspections and professional advisors.
To get more information about this Fully Equipped Restaurant w/ Patio & Living Quarters business for sale in Lake Elsinore, California please contact Phil Wolfstein (Broker - BRE License #:01488299) at info@zoombusinessbrokers.com or 310-663-2180
Business Details
Year Established:
1968
Employees:
7
Support & Training:
3 weeks / 20 hours week
Property Information
Size in Square Feet:
2,300 sqft
Posting Information
Posting ID:
7561278
Business Category:
Restaurants & Food
Business Types:
American Restaurant
Attributes:
Real Estate Included
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