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488 E 17th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Downtown Costa Mesa

$8,738 USD/MO

Restaurant For Lease  •  1,197 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Restaurant
  • Year Built 1963
  • Total Building Size 15,196 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning C-1, Costa Mesa
29 Transit Score
92 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste B102 Retail 1,197 SF $87.60 USD/SF/YR 
Nguyen's Kitchen offers a fully built-out, turn-key restaurant space ready for immediate operation. Designed for efficiency and customer flow, this space includes a front-facing dining area with a welcoming counter that greets guests upon entry. The layout is thoughtfully designed with a dedicated back-of-house area that includes a full kitchen, prep stations, organized storage, a walk-in fridge and freezer, and a commercial dishwasher.
Equipped with essential restaurant infrastructure—including a commercial hood and grease trap—this unit is ideal for operators looking to establish or expand their food concept with minimal upfront investment. Whether you're launching a new brand or relocating an existing one, this space provides a rare plug-and-play opportunity in one of Costa Mesa’s most desirable dining corridors.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: None
  • Service type: Triple Net
  • Built out as: Restaurants And Cafes
  • Space Type: Sublet

Description 

Nestled in the heart of Costa Mesa, Newport Mesa Plaza benefits from exceptional visibility and consistent foot traffic. This retail property is strategically positioned along a high-traffic corridor, surrounded by a dense concentration of commercial buildings and affluent residential neighborhoods. Just minutes from Newport Beach and the iconic Newport Pier, the center enjoys strong regional appeal and proximity to key lifestyle destinations.

Directly across the street is the popular Wild Fork market, contributing to the property's steady stream of daily visitors. It also sits right in front of Westcliff Plaza, a well-known shopping destination that attracts significant vehicular and pedestrian activity to the area.

Select Tenants at Newport Mesa Plaza:

The center features a dynamic mix of tenants, including Beach Hut Deli, Rooster Tea House, Los Primos Cantina, Poke Tiki, Banzai Bowls, and a local sushi restaurant—each contributing to the property's vibrant, food-focused atmosphere. These tenants attract a steady stream of customers throughout the day, making this an ideal location for synergistic businesses seeking visibility and growth in one of Orange County’s most desirable retail corridors.

Highlights

Exceptional Visibility And Consistent Foot Traffic
High-End Shopping Center
Ample Parking
Dense Concentration Of Commercial Buildings And Affluent Residential Neighborhoods
Just Minutes From Newport Beach And The Iconic Newport Pier
Dynamic Mix Of Tenants

Amenities

  • Bus Line
  • Pylon Sign
  • Signage

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Banzai Bowl 8/31/2014
Beach Hut Deli
Chixy Natural
Los Primos Cantina
Perspire Sauna Studio
Pink Blossom Nails
Poke Tiki
Rooster Teeth 6/1/2022
Sushi District
Z-Ultimate Self Defense

Public Transportation

AirportDriveWalkDistance
John Wayne/Orange County 10 min - 5.6 mi
Long Beach (Daugherty Field) 31 min - 23.3 mi
Ontario International 59 min - 46.9 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Spaces Provided: 74
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
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