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Changing hands in Orange County

180 projects from public filings. Page 1 of 3.

Changing hands · 180 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

Garden GroveHN

Changing handsFiled

Hoi Ngo

13187 Brookhurst St · Garden Grove, CA 92843

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 20 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Huntington BeachDJ

Changing handsFiled

Don Jose Mexican Restaurant

9093 Adams Ave · Huntington Beach, CA 92646

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Newport BeachWR

Changing handsFiled

White Rooster

2931 E Coast Hwy · Newport Beach, CA 92625

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

Liquor license · Aug 12 · Liquor license surrendered · restaurant, beer & wine (open since 2022)

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Santa AnaRV

Changing handsFiled

River View Golf Corse

1800 W 22ND St · Santa Ana, CA 92706

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · beer bar

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IrvineHH

Changing handsFiled

Hyatt House

2320 Main St · Irvine, CA 92614

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 13 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Santa AnaVB

Changing handsFiled

Los Vecinos Bar & Lounge

13912 Ponderosa St, Ste L · Santa Ana, CA 92705

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 9 · Applied for liquor license · bar / nightclub · new owner

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Lake ForestMC

Changing handsFiled

Mustard Cafe & Grill

41 Auto Center Dr, Ste 103 · Lake Forest, CA 92610

New owners are taking over this café.

Liquor license · Oct 7 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Laguna BeachMV

Changing handsFiled

Mvl Venture

1750 S Coast Hwy · Laguna Beach, CA 92651

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 7 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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IrvineYP

Changing handsFiled

Yoo's Place

3953 Irvine Blvd · Irvine, CA 92602

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 6 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Huntington BeachAS

Changing handsFiled

Aura Sushi and Hot Pot

16871 Beach Blvd · Huntington Beach, CA 92647

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

Liquor license · Apr 10 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Dana PointC

Changing handsFiled

El Caminante

34862 Pacific Coast Hwy · Dana Point, CA 92624

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 2 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

Liquor license · Aug 4 · Liquor license surrendered · restaurant, full bar (open since 2023)

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Newport BeachPM

Changing handsFiled

Punta Medano

3305 Newport Blvd, Ste A · Newport Beach, CA 92663

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 29 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Laguna BeachHS

Changing handsFiled

Hapi Sushi

250 Beach St · Laguna Beach, CA 92651

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 28 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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Costa MesaAA

Changing handsFiled

Ambitious Ales

696 Randolph Ave, Ste B · Costa Mesa, CA 92626

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Liquor license issued · craft brewery

Liquor license · Jul 1 · Liquor license surrendered · craft brewery (open since 2018)

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Yorba LindaSH

Changing handsFiled

Sho Handroll

18657 Yorba Linda Blvd · Yorba Linda, CA 92886

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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Rancho Santa MargaritaS

Changing handsFiled

Sushikou

22411 Antonio Pkwy, Ste C160 · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 21 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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Fountain ValleyB

Changing handsFiled

The Boardroom

8896 Warner Ave · Fountain Valley, CA 92708

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 17 · Applied for liquor license · bar / nightclub · new owner

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Santa AnaQ

Changing handsFiled

The Quill

1630 Mabury St · Santa Ana, CA 92701

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 17 · Applied for liquor license · bar / nightclub · new owner

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BreaOH

Changing handsFiled

On the Hook

2445 E Imperial Hwy, Ste M · Brea, CA 92821

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 15 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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IrvineMD

Changing handsFiled

Meizhou Dongpo

15363 Culver Dr · Irvine, CA 92604

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 15 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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IrvineTP

Changing handsFiled

Tifosi Pizza and Trattoria

2000 Main St, Ste 300 · Irvine, CA 92614

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Liquor license · Sep 14 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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OrangeBC

Changing handsFiled

Banchan 365 Cupbap and Holdaak

1948 N Tustin St · Orange, CA 92865

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 11 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Mission ViejoCK

Changing handsFiled

China Kitchen

25482 Marguerite Pkwy, Ste 102 · Mission Viejo, CA 92692

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 10 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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Buena ParkMP

Changing handsFiled

Money Pig Haus

5450 Beach Blvd, Ste 102-106 · Buena Park, CA 90621

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 4 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Fullerton?

Changing handsFiled

New food business at 341 S State College Blvd

341 S State College Blvd · Fullerton, CA 92831

New owners are taking over this food business.

Liquor license · Sep 4 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Garden GroveKC

Changing handsFiled

Kfoodies Concepts

8891 Garden Grove Blvd · Garden Grove, CA 92844

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 3 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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San Juan CapistranoC

Changing handsFiled

Cowboy

31904 Paseo Adelanto · San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 3 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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FullertonDS

Changing handsFiled

Dtf Shakas Cocktail Bar

124 W Commonwealth Ave · Fullerton, CA 92832

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 2 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Lake ForestPC

Changing handsFiled

Psg Capital Group

23624 El Toro Rd, Ste D · Lake Forest, CA 92630

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 28 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Fountain ValleySH

Changing handsFiled

Seven Hunan

18420 Brookhurst St · Fountain Valley, CA 92708

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 27 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

Liquor license · Jun 18 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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Newport BeachV

Changing handsFiled

Vatan

3325 Newport Blvd · Newport Beach, CA 92663

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 26 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Buena ParkAK

Changing handsFiled

Arisu Korean Bbq Restaurant

7814 Orangethorpe Ave, Ste 106 · Buena Park, CA 90621

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 26 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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San ClementeSC

Changing handsFiled

San Clemente Cantina

2016 S El Camino Real · San Clemente, CA 92672

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Aug 25 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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La HabraMR

Changing handsFiled

Martin & Romero

1531 W Whittier Blvd · La Habra, CA 90631

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 24 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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San Juan CapistranoZM

Changing handsFiled

Zafaranieh Mediterranean Cuisine

31952 Camino Capistrano, Ste A1 · San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Garden GroveQG

Changing handsFiled

Quan Gio Bar & Grill

14241 Euclid St, # C111-c112 · Garden Grove, CA 92843

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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Lake Forest

Changing handsFiled

Mountain Mike's Pizza

22942 Ridge Route Dr, Ste 100 · Lake Forest, CA 92630

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Liquor license · Aug 19 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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OrangeCJ

Changing handsFiled

La Casa Jalisco

480 N Tustin St · Orange, CA 92867

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Aug 19 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

Liquor license · Aug 18 · Liquor license surrendered · restaurant, beer & wine (open since 2016)

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Costa MesaBC

Changing handsFiled

Bangkok Corner

2360 Newport Blvd, Unit B · Costa Mesa, CA 92627

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 18 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Huntington BeachYD

Changing handsFiled

Ymym Dining & Co

7862 Warner Ave , Ste 101 · Huntington Beach, CA 92647

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 18 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Newport BeachBK

Changing handsFiled

Bees Knees Southern Kitchen

508 29TH St · Newport Beach, CA 92663

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 18 · Liquor license issued · restaurant, beer & wine

Liquor license · Apr 16 · Liquor license surrendered · restaurant, full bar (open since 2017)

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Huntington BeachGC

Changing handsFiled

Gaburi Chicken

7391 Warner Ave, Ste G · Huntington Beach, CA 92647

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 18 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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San ClementeHO

Changing handsFiled

Haggo's Organic Tacos, San Clemente

1402 S El Camino Real · San Clemente, CA 92672

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Aug 17 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Mission ViejoMP

Changing handsFiled

Marcelino Pizza

27695 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Ste B · Mission Viejo, CA 92691

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Liquor license · Aug 17 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

Liquor license · Nov 6 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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Garden GrovePP

Changing handsFiled

Pho 79 Plus

13041-13051 Kerry St · Garden Grove, CA 92844

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 17 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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Huntington BeachS

Changing handsFiled

608 Sunset

16821 Pacific Coast Hwy · Huntington Beach, CA 90742

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 17 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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San ClementeGT

Changing handsFiled

Game Time Pizza

831 Via Suerte, Ste 101 · San Clemente, CA 92673

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Liquor license · Aug 11 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Fountain ValleyCW

Changing handsFiled

Cyber Wings

17431 Brookhurst St , Ste J · Fountain Valley, CA 92708

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 11 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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San ClementeV

Changing handsFiled

The Volare

111 Avenida De La Estrella · San Clemente, CA 92672

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 11 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Santa AnaTR

Changing handsFiled

Tangata Restaurant

2002 N Main St · Santa Ana, CA 92706

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 5 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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FullertonDE

Changing handsFiled

Dtf Ent

205 N Harbor Blvd · Fullerton, CA 92832

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 4 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

Liquor license · Dec 18 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Laguna HillsDB

Changing handsFiled

Docent Brewing

23301 Avenida De La Carlota, Ste C · Laguna Hills, CA 92653

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Aug 4 · Liquor license issued · craft brewery

Liquor license · Feb 17 · Liquor license surrendered · craft brewery (open since 2018)

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FullertonCT

Changing handsFiled

California Tofu Grill

1993 W Malvern Ave, Ste B · Fullerton, CA 92833

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 31 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, beer & wine

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FullertonL

Changing handsFiled

Lkdf

213 N Harbor Blvd · Fullerton, CA 92832

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 30 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Costa MesaSB

Changing handsFiled

Social Bar & Grill

512 W 19TH St · Costa Mesa, CA 92627

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 29 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Buena ParkKS

Changing handsFiled

Kuni Sushi

7550 Orangethorpe Ave, Ste E100-200 · Buena Park, CA 90621

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 29 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Garden GroveLB

Changing handsFiled

Lucky Bb Restaurant Lounge

13135 Brookhurst St · Garden Grove, CA 92843

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 29 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Lake ForestUG

Changing handsFiled

Urban Grill & Wine Bar

27412 Portola Pkwy, Ste D · Lake Forest, CA 92610

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 29 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Newport BeachF

Changing handsFiled

Flecha

2800 W Coast Hwy · Newport Beach, CA 92663

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 23 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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PlacentiaDR

Changing handsFiled

Dz's Restaurants

126 E Yorba Linda Blvd · Placentia, CA 92870

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 22 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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