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Premier Steak & Seafood Restaurant-Type47 License-Prime Monterey Peninsula Location

Monterey Peninsula, California
1,495,000
A rare opportunity to own Kona Steak & Seafood a highly regarded full-service restaurant located in one of California’s most desirable coastal markets.

This is a proven profitable operation with strong consistent performance and year-round demand driven by both locals and tourism. Situated in the upscale Del Monte Shopping Center, the business benefits from exceptional visibility, steady foot traffic, and close proximity to main roads, major hotels, beaches, and visitor destinations.

Key Highlights:
+ Prime High-Traffic Location – most visible location in the region’s best retail hub
+ Established Brand – loyal clientele and excellent reputation
+ Upscale, Proven Concept – premium steaks, fresh seafood, curated wine program
+ ABC Type 47 Full Liquor License – significant value in California
+ Turn-Key Operation – trained staff, systems, and infrastructure in place
+ High-Quality Built-Out – well-maintained and thoughtfully designed space
+ Well-Equipped Kitchen – able to handle volume production
+ Ideal Demographic Fit – great night out for middle to upper income clientele, with high ticket meals that are still accessible to a large range of customers

Why Buyers Are Interested
+ Immediate cash flow with consistent operating history
+ Positioned in a high-income, world-famous market
+ In the area’s absolutely best location for a restaurant of this type
+ Strong food + bar program with upside potential
+ Ideal for an experienced operator or group looking to step into a scale, established concept
+ Opportunity to optimize and grow an already successful operation

Transition Support
Owner is committed to a smooth transition and will provide training and operational assistance to support continued success.

The Monterey Peninsula includes, Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel, and other fine communities. This is a great place to live, a great place to visit, and truly outstanding place to operate a hospitality business. Opportunities like these rarely become available.

The owners have made public their desire to retire sometime in 2027 and their plan to find the right new operator to continue their legacy.

Additional details can be provided under NDA after viewing your business and financial qualifications. Buyers must have a track record of success managing restaurants of this scale and have the necessary resources to finance the acquisition.

Serious inquiries only. Please do not approach restaurant staff on this subject.

Contact Carmel Business Sales today for more information.

Listing Information

This is a proven profitable operation with strong consistent performance and year-round demand driven by both locals and tourism. Situated in the upscale Del Monte Shopping Center, the business benefits from exceptional visibility, steady foot traffic, and close proximity to main roads, major hotels, beaches, and visitor destinations.

Key Highlights:
+ Prime High-Traffic Location – most visible location in the region’s best retail hub
+ Established Brand – loyal clientele and excellent reputation
+ Upscale, Proven Concept – premium steaks, fresh seafood, curated wine program
+ ABC Type 47 Full Liquor License – significant value in California
+ Turn-Key Operation – trained staff, systems, and infrastructure in place
+ High-Quality Built-Out – well-maintained and thoughtfully designed space
+ Well-Equipped Kitchen – able to handle volume production
+ Ideal Demographic Fit – great night out for middle to upper income clientele, with high ticket meals that are still accessible to a large range of customers

Why Buyers Are Interested
+ Immediate cash flow with consistent operating history
+ Positioned in a high-income, world-famous market
+ In the area’s absolutely best location for a restaurant of this type
+ Strong food + bar program with upside potential
+ Ideal for an experienced operator or group looking to step into a scale, established concept
+ Opportunity to optimize and grow an already successful operation

Transition Support
Owner is committed to a smooth transition and will provide training and operational assistance to support continued success.

The Monterey Peninsula includes, Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel, and other fine communities. This is a great place to live, a great place to visit, and truly outstanding place to operate a hospitality business. Opportunities like these rarely become available.

The owners have made public their desire to retire sometime in 2027 and their plan to find the right new operator to continue their legacy.

Additional details can be provided under NDA after viewing your business and financial qualifications. Buyers must have a track record of success managing restaurants of this scale and have the necessary resources to finance the acquisition.

Serious inquiries only. Please do not approach restaurant staff on this subject.

Contact Carmel Business Sales today for more information.

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