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    601 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94102

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    San Francisco Restaurant Opportunity: 5,000 SF

    Lot size:
    90,000 SF

    Description

    Added:
    Feb 13, 2025
    Days on Market:
    329
    This exceptional 5,000 square foot restaurant space is available for lease at Opera Plaza, located at 601 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco's Civic Center district. Situated at the base of a 450-unit residential complex, this second-generation restaurant boasts a rich history of decades-long success. Its prime location offers unparalleled visibility along the high-traffic Van Ness corridor, surrounded by renowned theaters, art venues, museums, and key government buildings. Benefit from prominent signage opportunities and convenient on-site parking with 600 spaces. The 90,000 square foot plaza features a vibrant mix of retail, office, and residential spaces, including notable tenants such as Books Inc., Peet's Coffee, UPS, and Chicago Title Company. This thriving community provides a built-in customer base of residents, government employees, tourists, and theatergoers. The space includes existing restaurant infrastructure and potential for outdoor patio seating, making it ideal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. The previous tenant enjoyed a 40-year run, demonstrating the location's enduring appeal. This is a rare opportunity to establish a successful restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. Landlord investment is available.

    Property Features for 601 Van Ness Ave

    General Information

    Property type
    Restaurants
    Lease Type
    Gross Lease
    RSF (Rentable sq. ft)
    90,000 SF
    Class
    A

    Unit(s) available at that property

    Space
    Available Space
    Size
    5,000 SF

    HighLights

    • 90,000 SF Class A retail/restaurant building with 600 parking spaces in San Francisco County.
    • 5,000 SF vacant second‑generation restaurant space available.
    • Prime Van Ness Avenue location near Civic Center, theaters, museums, and government buildings.
    • High visibility with prominent signage opportunities and on‑site parking.
    • Strong location with a 40‑year history of successful restaurant operations in the space.
    • Mixed‑use development with 450 residential units and diverse retail tenants including Books Inc., Peet's Coffee, UPS, and Chicago Title.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Canisue.Com Information Services Sullivan Patricia C Psychologist Kaiser Permanente Occupational Occupational Health Service Gerson Construction Construction Company Parking-Opera Plaza Parking Garage

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Realty agency Spa & Massage Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Clothing Store Food Market Grocery Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    San Francisco
    County
    San Francisco
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.4213309
    Latitude
    37.7811165

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    Restaurant - San Francisco Restaurant Opportunity: 5,000 SF
    Where is this restaurant located?
    The property is located at 601 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 90,000 SF Class A retail/restaurant building with 600 parking spaces in San Francisco County.; 5,000 SF vacant second-generation restaurant space available.; Prime Van Ness Avenue location near Civic Center, theaters, museums, and government buildings.
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