Restaurants for Sale in San Mateo County, CA

CONFIDENTIAL RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY Location: South San Francisco, California Asking Price: $148,000 Monthly Rent: Approximately $6,330 per month Business Highlights: • Fully built-out restaurant opportunity in South San Francisco • Equipped with Type 1 Hood • Functional commercial kitchen infrastructure in place • Excellent opportunity for owner-operators or experienced restaurant operators • Convenient location with strong surrounding residential and commercial demographics • Turn-key setup with potential for a variety of food concepts (subject to landlord approval) • Ideal for buyers s

Excellent opportunity to acquire a restaurant business in a desirable Peninsula location with strong visibility and convenient access. Positioned within an established commercial corridor, the area is surrounded by a solid mix of retail and food businesses, generating steady local traffic and strong exposure. The space is approximately 1,280 square feet with an efficient layout suitable for a variety of restaurant concepts. Rear parking is available for added convenience. Key Highlights: • Approx. 1,280 SF • Current base rent: $3,176/month + NNN • Long-term lease in place with scheduled rent

Established Chinese dumpling restaurant available for acquisition through asset sale in Millbrae, California. This operational food service establishment specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine with a focus on traditional dumpling preparations and noodle dishes. The restaurant's core menu offerings feature steamed dumplings, soup dumplings (xiaolongbao), and hand-pulled noodles, representing traditional Chinese culinary techniques that appeal to both ethnic and mainstream customer demographics. The business maintains an established customer base through its specialized menu positioning in th

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully built-out restaurant in a prime Millbrae location on Broadway near El Camino Real. Property Highlights: 📍 Prime Millbrae location 📐 Approx. 2,000–2,400 SF 🔥 Type 1 Hood ❄️ Walk-in Cooler ✅ Fully equipped – Ready to Go 💰 Asking Price: $298,000 💵 Approx. Rent: $8,000+/month (subject to landlord verification) This is an Asset Sale. No financial statements will be provided. The business is being sold As-Is, and all prospective buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence. A signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required before the ex

For sale is a bright boba tea shop situated in the heart of Menlo Park. This shop is conveniently located near several educational institutions, including Hill-view Middle School, Menlo College, and Menlo Atherton High School, making it a popular spot for students. The establishment offers a modern self-ordering system via a kiosk, providing customers with a swift and efficient service. Alternatively, orders can also be placed directly with the cashier. The shop boasts an approximate area of 800 square feet, offering ample seating space for customers to enjoy their drinks. Parking availabili

Major Gill is offering an exciting opportunity to acquire an established Curry Pizza House in the coveted Foster City market, located on the San Francisco Peninsula. The restaurant has proven its viability by generating approximately $854,000 in gross sales in 2025 and continues to demonstrate strong sales volume. The business resides within an approximately 1,800-square-foot space, complemented by an outdoor patio, nestled in the Foster Square development. The restaurant boasts a modern build-out and a commercial kitchen, ready to serve its established customer base. Notably, the Curry Piz

Excellent opportunity to acquire a fully equipped restaurant business with TWO independent kitchens in the heart of San Bruno, on the high-traffic El Camino Real corridor. The business occupies two adjacent spaces (approx. 1,500 SF + 1,000 SF, ~3,000 SF total), each with its own fully built-out commercial kitchen anchored by a Type I hood. This dual-kitchen setup offers rare flexibility: • Operate two distinct concepts side by side — e.g., a dine-in restaurant plus a dedicated takeout / ghost-kitchen operation, two revenue streams under one roof; or • Combine both spaces into one larg

Great New Price — Make This Iconic Bar & Restaurant Yours! Rare opportunity to acquire a highly popular bar, steak, and seafood restaurant, owned and operated by the same family for over 20 years. The business enjoys a loyal neighborhood following and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The 2,500 sq. ft. space is fully equipped with a Type 47 liquor license, Type 1 hood, entertainment license, extra-large walk-in cooler, ample storage, and a beautiful full-service bar. Additional features include a fireplace, formal dining room, outdoor seating, back office with storage, and private parking. Loca

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-volume restaurant in a busy shopping center on the San Mateo coast. With excellent visibility and consistent foot traffic, this 1,700 sq. ft. space is fully equipped with a Type 1 hood, walk-in cooler and freezer, and spacious kitchen with ample prep and storage. Ideal for high-volume operations! Additional features include a Type 41 beer & wine license, indoor and outdoor seating, large customer parking lot, and private employee parking. The business benefits from a favorable lease with attractive terms, making it perfect for owner-operato

Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Downtown SAN MATEO. Restaurant has been in the location over 2 decades. There's a fully equipped kitchen with walk-in cooler and 18feet hood(Open kitchen). Size of the restaurant is 2200sq and rent is $10,000 including garbage. Gross sale was over $1,6M in 2025 and that's including 50% catering and internet sale and delivery. *Food cost : 25% *beer/wine. *Two ADA bathroooms. *Owner is prepare delivery and helping server at night. *Enough storages and basement...

American burger and Chicken restaurant in the Serramonte Shopping Center. This is the Franchise Restaurant in the busy shopping mall location. Rent is $9000 . Next owner can bring the menu. Seller is trying to sell as an asset sale. There's a 14 feet hood and all equipment is in newer condition. You can Bring your own menu but not BOBA or TEA.

Korean-Chinese style franchise restaurant. Size of the restaurant is 3000SQ and rent is $8000 including CAM. Net sale is $78000 a month. Seller is working for 20 hrs a week. There's a fully equipped kitchen with 23 feet hood and walk-in cooler. Net profit is over $20,000 a month. *Franchise fee : 4% * Plenty of parking *Beer/wine license. *SBA may qualify..

Presenting an excellent opportunity to own a well-established Sandwich, Subs, and Deli Shop in the residential and commercial district. This American Restaurant has been a local culinary staple for over 50 years, boasting a loyal clientele and a reputation for quality food and service. The business occupies a spacious 2000 sq ft premise, and operates seven days a week from 9 am to 3:30 pm, offering potential for extended hours and increased profits. The restaurant comes fully equipped with a full kitchen, an 11-foot hood, and a walk-in cooler, ensuring the new owner can continue operations se

A franchise ice cream business is for sale in downtown San Mateo. The store is 1,700 square feet, and the rent is $8,800 per month, including CAM (Common Area Maintenance). With the right management and an owner-operator, the business has the potential to generate over $210,000 net profit 2024. It is an easy-to-operate business with significant potential to increase sales. This is corporate operating store so if owner runs it, there are lots of potential. Interested buyers must sign an NDA for more information. *2023 Gross Sales: $822,273. *2024 Gross Sale : $910,00 *Sale from JAN/2025~AUG/202

Price lowered!! Due to the lease term guarantee till JUNE of 2028 (After that, nothing is guarantee becuase hillsdale shopping mall will have a plan for renovations but nothing is confirmed). Semi-Absentee Run Tea shop located in the shopping Mall. Rent is $12,000 including CAM, water, garbage and Utilities. Monthly sale is $65,000. Net profit is $18,000 a month. This is not the Franchise. Buyer should be qualified by the Mall (Landlord). *Reason for selling : seller has few more businesses and wants to focus on others. *Food cost : 20~25%.. *Your money returns in 1 yrs and couple of months

a well-positioned shopping plaza near downtown Belmont, minutes from the Belmont Caltrain station with easy access to Highways 101 and 280. (Exact address disclosed upon signed NDA.) Overview Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out food and beverage business: approximately 1,170 SF corner unit with dedicated dining area, alongside strong national co-tenants including Starbucks and Panda Express. High-visibility plaza with off-street parking, prominent signage, and steady commuter foot traffic. Key Facts • Size: ±1,170 SF (includes ~390 SF dining area) • Lease: 5-year term, currently in m

Presenting an incredible opportunity to acquire an established, family-run Italian Restaurant located in the bustling city of San Mateo, California. This charming, small-scale gem has been serving delightful Southern Italian Cuisine to a loyal customer base since 2013. After three decades in the food business, the current owners are ready to retire, making this a tantalizing prospect for an aspiring restaurateur or an experienced operator looking for expansion. Operating six days a week, from 11AM to 2 PM for lunch and 5 to 9 PM for dinner, the restaurant benefits from its prime location on a

Business Overview A rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly profitable 2,900 sq. ft. restaurant situated in the heart of Burlingame Avenue—the Peninsula’s most affluent and sought-after dining destination. Established for 11 years, this sophisticated venue features a stunning modern "exhibition-view" kitchen and one of the most desirable outdoor patios in the district. Currently operating exclusively for dinner service, the business offers a massive "plug-and-play" growth opportunity for an operator to capture the lucrative Burlingame lunch and brunch crowds. Investment Highligh

*High-Traffic Cold Stone Creamery | $58K SDE | San Mateo County | Low Rent | $290K Exceptional opportunity to acquire a long-established franchise of Cold Stone Creamery located in a prime retail corridor in San Mateo County, CA. Operating successfully since 2005, this business offers strong cash flow, consistent growth, and a loyal customer base in one of the most affluent regions in the country. *Key Highlights Asking Price: $290,000 + applicable franchise/transfer fees (Revised $235,000 + Fees) Cash Flow (SDE): $58,381 Revenue Growth: 8%+ annually (past 3 years) Established: 2005 (nearly

A Chinese restaurant is for sale with a reasonable rent. It is located at a great location. There is a private parking lot. A beer and wine license. It has a beautifully designed dining area. A fully equipped kitchen with a long hood, a walk-in cooler/freezer conbo unit and more. Two ADA restrooms. Size: 4400 square feet. Rent: $10,000 Lease: 3 + 5 years

Pho restaurant for sale, fully equipped. Located in a high-traffic shopping center with some notable retail stores. Features ample parking, a beer and wine license, and a dining area complete with tables, chairs, booths, and a preparation counter. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a 12-foot hood, stovetop, stock pot range, fryer, grill, coolers, freezers, ice maker, meat slicers, and more. Easily convertible to other dining concepts. Size: 1500 square feet. Rent: $5796+$1000 (NNN) Lease: 2.5+5 years option

Own One of Pacifica's Most Beloved Coastal Wine Bars After almost two successful decades serving the Pacifica community, this coastal establishment is ready for its next chapter. More than simply a wine bar, this is an established destination where locals gather, visitors return year after year, and lasting relationships have been built around exceptional wine, food, and hospitality. Located just steps from the Pacific Ocean in one of Pacifica's busiest retail and dining districts, the business enjoys outstanding visibility, abundant parking, neighboring hotels, and a steady mix of loyal loc

Newer Remodeled Sushi and Japanese restaurant is located in the heart of the city with outdoor seating. It is a busy town with lots of foot traffic, there are parking spaces in the front. New owner can either keep the same concept or convert into other concepts. The restaurant is fully remodeled and everything is up to code, new owner will make money from day 1 after taking over. It is very clean and bright restaurant, it is located in a corner of an intersection with high visibility. This restaurant can be converted to Breakfast and Lunch Brunch concept or Korean BBQ or Noodle house etc It

Description: This turn-key restaurant space is located on East Bayshore Road in East Palo Alto, a high-visibility corridor connecting Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and the Dumbarton Bridge. The location benefits from strong traffic, excellent accessibility, and a steady customer base from nearby residents, businesses, and daily commuters. The space features a fully equipped commercial kitchen and is ideally suited for a wide variety of restaurant concepts. Although the business is not currently in operation, the existing infrastructure allows a new owner to significantly reduce startup costs and open

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Description: This Burger Joint is situated within the neighborhood strip plaza in Redwood City’s Farm Hill/Woodside area. The center functions as a convenience-oriented strip serving nearby residents, with a mix of casual dining, service businesses, and everyday retail, making it more of a community hub. It is surrounded by established neighborhoods, nearby schools, and key commuter routes, which bring a steady flow of families, professionals, and local workers throughout the day. The restaurant benefits from repeat neighborhood clientele as well as spillover traffic from nearby retail nodes s

Great opportunity for family operators or anyone looking to run their own business. Great potential to increase sales. The store is located in a busy main street with great visibility. Full renovation was done in 2024. Sales are expected to continue to increase in 2026 and on. Full time Owner can make more money through marketing and better customer service. Currently, the owner does not work at the store. Location: San Mateo County Asking Price: $480,000 (+Inventory TBD) Annual Sales: ~$395,000+ Seller’s Discretionary Earnings: ~$97,000 Financing: All cash only; Unsecured lending availab

Newly remodeled taqueria/Mexican restaurant For Sale. At this restaurant they specialize in serving tacos, burritos, menudo, carnitas, and more. All furnitures, fixtures and equipment to be included. Great location, long term lease available and tons of potential. Make this your next money making business.

Great location with tons of potential! Long-term lease available to a qualified buyer. Owners retiring after 45 years. Comes with beer & wine license, tobacco, lottery, and a variety of groceries, snacks, and drinks. Famous for their sandwiches a true neighborhood staple! Don’t miss this opportunity.

Prime Peninsula Restaurant With Full Bar & Enclosed Patio RRC#: 5181 Asking Price: $369,000 Location: San Mateo County Annual Revenue:$ 1,662,047 Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info Monthly Rent: $18,781 (all in) Listing Description: An exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey restaurant and bar located in a premier retail center in San Mateo County. Situated in an affluent Peninsula trade area and surrounded by high-income residential neighborhoods, this operation benefits from steady customer traffic, strong visibility, and convenient access for both locals and visitors. The space

Rent: $4100 Lease is negotiable

apanese and Korean restaurant for sale in San Bruno. Cozy late-night sushi and Korean fusion with vibrant menu presentations. Located strategically near SF airport and casino. Fully operational, well-equipped restaurant in a prime location. For parking there was a good amount of street parking. There is long 18 type 1 hood , walk in cooler and with good amount of kitchen equipments. Recently renovated with added value. Approximately 2000 square feet with plenty of seating. lease amount is $4366.00

For sale is an unbranded busy Peninsulas service station business. This is the business only. It makes approximately 80k gallons/month from gas. They make $50k+/- in store sales plus Lottery.

Asset Sale! The Liquor License is the Asset Sale. This is a Type 47 full liquor license for Restaurants. It may be relocated anywhere in San Mateo County. It may also be changed to a Type 48 full liquor license for Bars/Nightclubs ($100).