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202 projects from public filings. Page 1 of 4.

Changing hands · 202 spots

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

La MesaDB

Changing handsConfirmed

Dos Bros Tacos and Deli

6903 University Ave · La Mesa, CA 91942

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Building permit · Oct 22 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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

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Chula VistaTG

Changing handsConfirmed

Tokyo Grill

2015 Birch Rd, Ste 715 · Chula Vista, CA 91915

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Oct 21 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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La JollaA

Changing handsFiled

Aries

7955 La Jolla Shores Dr · La Jolla, CA 92037

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 21 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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La JollaJ

Changing handsConfirmed

La Jollita

1251 Prospect St · La Jolla, CA 92037

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Oct 20 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · Sep 30 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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Old TownTZ

Changing handsConfirmed

Temari Zushi

3555 Rosecrans St, Ste 104A · San Diego, CA 92110

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Oct 16 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · Sep 24 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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Chula Vista

Changing handsConfirmed

Buffalo Wild Wings

555 Broadway, Ste 116 · Chula Vista, CA 91910

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

Building permit · Jul 23 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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Santee

Changing handsConfirmed

Buffalo Wild Wings

254 Town Center Pkwy · Santee, CA 92071

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

Building permit · Jul 16 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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Mission Valley

Changing handsConfirmed

Buffalo Wild Wings

1640 Camino Del Rio N , Ste 1376 · San Diego, CA 92108

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

Business registration · Jun 30 · Registered to open Jul 2, 2026

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Oceanside

Changing handsConfirmed

Buffalo Wild Wings

2685 Vista Way · Oceanside, CA 92054

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

Building permit · Aug 4 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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HillcrestRD

Changing handsFiled

The Red Door

741 W Washington St · San Diego, CA 92103

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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EncinitasRP

Changing handsConfirmed

Rosatis Pizza of Encinitas

337 N El Camino Real · Encinitas, CA 92024

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Building permit · Oct 14 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · Sep 16 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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Downtown · GaslampSD

Changing handsFiled

San Diego Western Ventures

818-822 5TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Chula VistaSG

Changing handsFiled

Salida Group

838-840 Broadway · Chula Vista, CA 91911

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · bar / nightclub

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ClairemontKT

Changing handsFiled

Kanna Thai Kitchen

5535 Clairemont Mesa Blvd · San Diego, CA 92117

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Liquor license issued · restaurant, beer & wine

Liquor license · Jun 8 · Liquor license surrendered · restaurant, beer & wine (open since 2006)

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Ocean BeachD

Changing handsConfirmed

Drink 182

5049 Newport Ave · San Diego, CA 92107

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Oct 13 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Business registration · Aug 24 · Registered to open Sep 2, 2026

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National CityCP

Changing handsFiled

Crab Pub

3030 Plaza Bonita Rd, Ste 1430 · National City, CA 91950

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 13 · Liquor license issued · restaurant, full bar

Liquor license · May 20 · Liquor license cancelled · restaurant, beer & wine (open since 2021)

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Downtown · GaslampGB

Changing handsFiled

Gaslamp Bbq

503 5TH Ave & 524 Island Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 12 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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HillcrestHA

Changing handsFiled

The Historic Abbey

2825 5TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92103

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 9 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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OceansideGC

Changing handsFiled

Green Cheek Beer Company

601 S Coast Hwy · Oceanside, CA 92054

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 9 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · craft brewery

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

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Downtown · GaslampLT

Changing handsFiled

Lotus Thai Cuisine

906 Market St · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 8 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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EncinitasMD

Changing handsConfirmed

Moto Deli

190 N Coast Highway 101 · Encinitas, CA 92024

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Oct 6 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · Sep 11 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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El CajonCT

Changing handsConfirmed

Cream Toom

190 N Magnolia Ave · El Cajon, CA 92020

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Oct 6 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · May 14 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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EncinitasRB

Changing handsFiled

Rosemaries's Buns & Brews and Gelati & Peccati

608 S Coast Hwy 101 · Encinitas, CA 92024

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Liquor license · Sep 22 · Liquor license issued · restaurant, beer & wine

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Mira MesaSA

Changing handsConfirmed

Samba Arena Cafe

11048 Ice Skate Place, San Diego Ice Arena · San Diego, CA 92126

New owners are taking over this café.

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

Business registration · Aug 24 · Registered to open Oct 1, 2026

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OceansideFB

Changing handsConfirmed

Felix's Bbq With Soul

223 N Coast Hwy · Oceanside, CA 92054

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 1 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

Building permit · Sep 11 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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HillcrestSA

Changing handsConfirmed

Saigon Alley Kitchen & Bar

3687 5TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92103

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 30 · Liquor license issued · restaurant, full bar

Building permit · Aug 14 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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Rancho BernardoRC

Changing handsFiled

The Remington Club

16916 Hierba Dr · San Diego, CA 92128

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Solana BeachSS

Changing handsFiled

Station Sushi

125 N Highway 101 · Solana Beach, CA 92075

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 30 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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PowayPI

Changing handsFiled

Poway Irish Pub

13314-16 Poway Rd · Poway, CA 92064

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Liquor license issued · bar / nightclub

Liquor license · Jun 3 · Applied for liquor license · bar / nightclub · new owner

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Downtown · GaslampTV

Changing handsFiled

Tma Ventures

756 5TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Downtown · GaslampHR

Changing handsFiled

Hotel Republic

421 W B St · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 22 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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San MarcosDB

Changing handsFiled

Dumpling Bar

157 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd #132 · San Marcos, CA 92069

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 21 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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North ParkOS

Changing handsFiled

Oishi Sushi

3023-3025 El Cajon Blvd · San Diego, CA 92104

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 21 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Old TownPL

Changing handsFiled

Paradise Lounge Sd

2732 Midway Dr · San Diego, CA 92110

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 21 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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El CajonPB

Changing handsFiled

Prestige Banquet Hall

115 S Mollison Ave · El Cajon, CA 92020

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 21 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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ClairemontSA

Changing handsFiled

Surfers A Tavola

4957 Diane Ave · San Diego, CA 92117

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Downtown · GaslampC

Changing handsFiled

500 Club

500-20 4TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 16 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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CarlsbadN

Changing handsConfirmed

Napatini

3088 State St, Ste 100 · Carlsbad, CA 92008

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Sep 15 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · Sep 1 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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Kearny MesaOS

Changing handsFiled

Oishi Sushi

3298 Greyling Dr, Ste B · San Diego, CA 92123

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 14 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Pacific BeachSP

Changing handsFiled

Sauced Pizzeria

4475-79 Ingraham St · San Diego, CA 92109

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Liquor license · Sep 8 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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OceansideTP

Changing handsFiled

Trinacria Pizza Co

604 N Coast Hwy · Oceanside, CA 92054

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

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

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SanteeRG

Changing handsFiled

Riverwalk Grill

550 Park Center Dr · Santee, CA 92071

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 1 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Old TownRC

Changing handsFiled

Rj's Cheesesteaks, Deli & Tap

3944 W Point Loma Blvd, Ste D-e · San Diego, CA 92110

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 1 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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Downtown · GaslampCB

Changing handsFiled

Cali-breakfast

702 Ash St, Ste E · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 1 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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CarlsbadTV

Changing handsFiled

Tommy V's Cucina Italiana

2668 Gateway Rd, Ste 180 · Carlsbad, CA 92009

New owners are taking over this Italian restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 1 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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San Marcos

Changing handsConfirmed

Buffalo Wild Wings

1010 W San Marcos Blvd · San Marcos, CA 92078

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 31 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

Building permit · Jul 22 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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Old TownKP

Changing handsConfirmed

Kikos Place Cantina

3048 Midway Dr · San Diego, CA 92110

New owners are taking over this bar.

Building permit · Aug 28 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Liquor license · Aug 19 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · bar / nightclub

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Downtown · GaslampPS

Changing handsFiled

Pendry San Diego

550 J St · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 28 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Point LomaGS

Changing handsConfirmed

Grandson Steaks

2690 Historic Decatur Rd, Studios 102, 103, 105 · San Diego, CA 92106

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 26 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

Building permit · Jun 25 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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EncinitasAR

Changing handsFiled

Athena Restaurant Group

530-534 N Coast Highway 101 · Encinitas, CA 92024

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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OceansideTT

Changing handsFiled

Thai Table Time

1910 Oceanside Blvd, Ste D · Oceanside, CA 92054

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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EscondidoPA

Changing handsFiled

Plot Armor

317 E Grand Ave, Ste C · Escondido, CA 92025

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 24 · Applied for liquor license · beer & wine bar · new owner

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College AreaTT

Changing handsFiled

Til Two Club

4746 El Cajon Blvd · San Diego, CA 92115

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Applied for liquor license · bar / nightclub · new owner

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San DiegoD

Changing handsFiled

Dubu

7398 Clairemont Mesa Blvd · San Diego, CA 92111

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Liquor license issued · restaurant, beer & wine

Liquor license · Apr 7 · Liquor license not renewed · restaurant, beer & wine (open since 2025)

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Downtown · GaslampPD

Changing handsFiled

El Pastor Del Rica

565 5TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Downtown · GaslampHZ

Changing handsFiled

Hotel Z

521 Sixth Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 20 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

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Downtown · Gaslamp?

Changing handsConfirmed

701 Fifth Avenue

701 5TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 19 · Liquor license transferred to a new owner · restaurant, full bar

Building permit · Jun 2 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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Downtown · GaslampSN

Changing handsFiled

Shorty's Neighborhood Sport House

550 Cedar St, Ste 103 & 104 · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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HillcrestMC

Changing handsFiled

Mattarello Cooking Lab

1295 University Ave, Ste A · San Diego, CA 92103

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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HillcrestM

Changing handsConfirmed

Maisa

1220 Cleveland Ave, Ste M101 · San Diego, CA 92103

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Aug 18 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · Aug 11 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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