Restaurants & Food Businesses for Sale in Costa Mesa, California
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Costa Mesa, California
SBA Pre-qualified! Sushi Restaurant in Costa Mesa
$ 470,000
CF : $ 219,897
#1034 Area: Costa Mesa Asking Price: $470,000 Including Inventory Estimated Inventory: $2,000 2025 Sales: $881,306 2025 SDE: $219,897 2024 Sales: $900,454 2024 SDE: $208,691 Base Rent: $4,816 /mo CAM: $1,583 /mo Annual Rent Increase: 3% Security Deposit: $2,000 Lease Term: Until 09/30/2027 Option Lease Term: Negotiable, subject to the landlord’s consent. Size: 994 sq ft Business Established: 1999 Seating Capacity: 40 (Indoor Tables: 30 | Sushi Bar: 10) Parking: Parking lot Liquor License: Type 41 Reason for selling: Retirement Cash Flow Analysis (Assuming a 10% down payment, 10% interest rate, and 10-year amortization) SDE: $219,897 Annual Debt Service: $68,841 Cash Flow After Debt: $151,056 Key Metrics Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): 3.19 Cash on Cash return: 321.4% Cash Payback Period: 0.3 years This 994 sq. ft. owner-operated Japanese sushi restaurant offers an exceptional opportunity for a buyer seeking a proven business with strong community roots, supported by a Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) of $219,897 for 2025. The establishment features a Type 41 beer and wine license, a fully equipped Type 1 commercial hood, and an authentic sushi-focused concept. Currently operating only four and a half days per week, the business presents a significant opportunity for increased revenue through expanded operating hours. With its loyal clientele and well-established reputation, a new owner can continue operations confidently while exploring avenues for further growth and modernization.
Costa Mesa, California
Asset Sale Teriyaki Grill
$ 119,000
Size: 1,200 sq ft Rent $5,000 including NNN 50% take out May 2026 monthly sale: ~$35,000 Full kitchen with deep fryer and large grill - perfect for burgers, teriyaki, katsu, etc. Asset Sale - no financials will be provided Please text/email/call Jayden Lee for more information (949) 337-7324 ocjaydenlee@gmail.com
Costa Mesa, California
Tea / Boba Shop in Busy Costa Mesa location
$ 95,000
Discover the potential of a beautiful Tea/Boba shop situated in the heart of Costa Mesa, California. This desirable business venture is not just a regular boba cafe, but also a coffee and tea shop, and café. Serious buyers can capitalize on the shop's high-traffic location in Orange County, a region known for its vibrant food scene and discerning clientele. The shop's strategic positioning within Costa Mesa's busy commercial hub guarantees a high volume of traffic, offering excellent visibility and customer reach. What makes this business even more attractive is the quality of its physical assets. The shop boasts a modern and inviting build-out, with a fresh and trendy design that appeals to a wide demographic. Whether you wish to continue the existing concept or infuse it with your own, the establishment is poised to accommodate your entrepreneurial vision. As an asset sale, this business offers a wealth of opportunities for growth and expansion. With its strong foundation, prime location, and quality assets, this Tea/Boba shop is an investment waiting to be taken to the next level. Don't miss out on this exceptional business opportunity.
Costa Mesa, California
Restaurant with full bar & Patio with long term lease
$ 249,000
DESCRIPTION: Confidential Information Memorandum Restaurant & Bar with Patio + Event Center Costa Mesa, California Executive Summary An exceptional opportunity to acquire a thriving full-service restaurant and bar, complete with an expansive outdoor patio and a private event center, located in the heart of Costa Mesa, California. This beautifully designed, turnkey establishment spans approximately 4,600 square feet and benefits from a long-term lease at below-market rates — under $3.50/SF including NNN. Currently operating six days a week, the restaurant enjoys a strong local following and attracts weekend crowds with its popular brunch service. Monthly gross sales average $90,000, supported by a strategic mix of dine-in, bar, patio, and event revenue. Ownership has invested more than $200,000 in upgrades, including a new pizza oven, state-of-the-art kitchen equipment, improved building façade, and interior enhancements. Key Investment Highlights • Prime Location: High-traffic area in desirable Costa Mesa with excellent visibility and accessibility. • Attractive Lease: Long-term lease at a favorable rate below $3.50/SF (including triple net). • Spacious Facility: 4,600 SF including: o Full-service restaurant o Fully stocked bar o Outdoor dining patio o Separate event space • Recent Improvements: Over $200,000 invested, featuring: o New commercial pizza oven o Kitchen and bar equipment upgrades o Renovated building façade o Interior refresh • Operational Schedule: o Open 6 days per week o Weekend brunch service adds a strong daytime revenue stream Ideal Buyer Profile This opportunity is perfect for a hospitality group, experienced restaurateur, or chef-owner looking to enter or expand within the affluent and food-savvy Orange County market. The business is fully staffed, generating steady income, and positioned for continued success. Confidentiality Notice This listing is confidential. Prospective buyers must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and show proof of financial capability to access full financials and business details.
Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa Area Restaurant & Bar – Established Customer Favorite!
$ 895,000
CF : $ 205,190
This well-established family operated Costa Mesa area restaurant and bar has been a customer favorite for over 5 decades and is being offered for the first time! The spacious venue, that has become a brand name to everyone in the area, boasts a remarkable long-standing anchor location in a major shopping center. The restaurant has several sections that not only allow for efficient operations but also provide a convenient way to section off areas for banquets, large parties or special events. The bar is similarly separated and could even operate as a stand-alone profit center. While there are no shortage of authentic restaurants throughout Southern California, this venue has been a perennial favorite for over 50 years, making it the incumbent and most established market leader. Its name brand, decades of goodwill, spacious parking lot shared in a center with high traffic anchor tenants, freeway accessibility and main street drive-by visibility all create the perfect storm of restaurant attributes that provide this venue an unmatched competitive advantage. This well-established venue has recently undergone a comprehensive remodel during the COVID induced slow-down. As a result, the venue has recovered and is surpassing its already impressive historical performance. Though it has been a family operated business, the operation may benefit from a full-time working owner-operator that has hospitality industry experience and is able to minimize expenses while bolstering the establishment’s already stellar revenues. The bar portion of the operation naturally enjoys the highest margins. This portion of the business may present the greatest opportunity for new management to quickly enhance profits even further.
Costa Mesa, California
Pizza Busy Costa Mesa and Long Beach(2) Locations, $ Makers, Manager Run, Well Established
$ 549,000
CF : $ 250,000
2 desirable Costa Mesa and Long Beach Pizza locations. Well established Pizza and Wings restaurant with ABC type 41 licenses. Large social media presence with approx 159,000 followers on Instagram alone. Seller does not promote the business as he has another business that takes his attention. An owner operator can email blast, add dessert and additional menu items, and promote regularly to this large social media following, plus increase sales and decrease overhead by being active in the business. Tons of upside in this well received restaurant. Large draft beer selection. Payroll includes payroll tax, General Manager, and Workers Comp insurance. Sold together. PRICED REDUCED TO SELL! HURRY!
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Market Snapshot
- Number of Businesses - 6 listings
- Average Asking Price - $396,167
- Average Revenue - $0
- Average Cash Flow - $225,029
Top Metro Areas for Restaurant Ownership
- Los Angeles & Orange County: High population density, strong year-round tourism and dining demand
- San Francisco Bay Area: High household incomes and premium dining preferences
- Sacramento & Central Valley: More affordable rents, growing suburban populations, and rising food-service consumption
- San Diego: Tourist and student markets sustain steady traffic and diversified dining formats
Why Invest in a Restaurant?
- Strong demand, especially in high-traffic markets and tourist destinations
- Opportunities for owner-operators to scale or convert absentee models
- Multiple paths to revenue: full-service, quick-service, franchise, delivery/take-out
- Orange County's large and diverse consumer base offers resilience across economic cycles
Whether you're a first-time buyer or an investor adding another location, restaurants in Orange County deliver consistent potential for growth and return when properly maintained, marketed, and located.
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