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156 restaurants coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses. Page 2 of 3.

New restaurants · 156 spots

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

Chula VistaGC

Likely openFiled

Graze Craze of Chula Vista

931 Otay Lakes Rd · Chula Vista, CA 91913

Spotted 57 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Building permit · Oct 13 · Health permit issued · retail food processing

Building permit · Aug 17 · Health permit applied for · retail food processing

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RamonaM

Likely openFiled

Marshalls #1658

1855 Main St 1110 · Ramona, CA 92065

Spotted 48 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

Building permit · Aug 26 · Health permit applied for · miscellaneous food facility

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Old TownRD

Likely openFiled

Rustitos Dulces

2415 San Diego Ave 108 · San Diego, CA 92110

Spotted 35 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

Building permit · Sep 8 · Health permit applied for · miscellaneous food facility

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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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Downtown · Gaslamp

Likely openFiled

Whole Foods Market

201 A St · San Diego, CA 92101

Spotted 57 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Building permit · Oct 8 · Health permit issued · retail food processing

Building permit · Aug 12 · Health permit applied for · retail food processing

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Chula VistaOF

Likely openFiled

Ocean Fire and Cuisine

2490 Main St A · Chula Vista, CA 91911

Licensed and likely open by now.

Building permit · Oct 8 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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

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Pacific BeachCK

Liquor license filedFiled

Cali's Kitchen

839 Santa Clara Pl · San Diego, CA 92109

Filed for a liquor license.

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

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Mission Valley

Likely openFiled

Starbucks

7017 Friars Rd · San Diego, CA 92108

Spotted 161 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Building permit · Oct 7 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · Apr 29 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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AlpineKM

Likely openFiled

Kaffee Meister

2806 Alpine Blvd A · Alpine, CA 91901

Spotted 22 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Building permit · Oct 7 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · Sep 15 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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National CityBF

Likely openFiled

Burros and Fries National City

1325 E Plaza Blvd 105 · National City, CA 91950

Spotted 22 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Building permit · Oct 7 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · Sep 15 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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University CityPlanned for Nov 1SK

Just registeredFiled

Sealiac Kitchen

3535 Lebon Dr Ste 4202 · San Diego, CA 92122

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Business registration · Oct 7 · Plans to open Nov 1, 2026

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North ParkPU

Likely openFiled

Pop Up Patio

4237 Alabama St · San Diego, CA 92104

Spotted 53 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

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

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VistaMP

Likely openFiled

Meal Prep Sunday

2381 La Mirada Dr · Vista, CA 92081

Spotted 34 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

Building permit · Sep 2 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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Mira MesaPlanned for Nov 1C

Just registeredFiled

Cococrumb

10975 Lee Way Ste 54102 · San Diego, CA 92126

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Business registration · Oct 5 · Plans to open Nov 1, 2026

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Normal HeightsED

Likely openFiled

7-eleven 21790d

3436 Adams Ave · San Diego, CA 92116

Spotted 84 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

Building permit · Jul 10 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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San DiegoAF

Likely openFiled

Adj Food

4690 Convoy St Ste 107 · San Diego, CA 92111

Registered to open Oct 2, 2026, so it is likely open by now.

Business registration · Oct 2 · Registered to open Oct 1, 2026

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RamonaSC

Likely openFiled

Smoking Cannon

638 Main St · Ramona, CA 92065

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 1 · Liquor license issued · craft brewery

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City HeightsLT

Likely openFiled

Lemon Twist Treats

4382 Mcclintock St · San Diego, CA 92105

Registered to open Oct 1, 2026, so it is likely open by now.

Business registration · Oct 1 · Registered to open Sep 26, 2026

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San DiegoSD

Liquor license filedFiled

San Diego Amenities No 1

4150 Campus Point Ct, Ste 110 · San Diego, CA 92121

Filed for a liquor license.

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

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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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Chula VistaSC

Likely openFiled

La Sinaloense Chula Vista

631 Broadway, Ste B · Chula Vista, CA 91910

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Sep 28 · Liquor license issued · restaurant, full bar

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Chula VistaSR

Likely openFiled

The Stars Restaurant

1445 03RD Ave B · Chula Vista, CA 91911

Spotted 16 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

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

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Downtown · GaslampMC

Likely openFiled

Mr Cabron

701 05TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

Registered to open Sep 25, 2026, so it is likely open by now.

Business registration · Sep 25 · Registered to open Sep 25, 2026

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University CityHL

Likely openFiled

Happy Lemon

4545 La Jolla Village Dr 9034 · San Diego, CA 92122

Spotted 25 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Building permit · Sep 24 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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

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HillcrestPlanned for Nov 1PK

Just registeredFiled

Pamir Kabob House

3958 05TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92103

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Business registration · Sep 24 · Plans to open Nov 1, 2026

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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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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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San DiegoA

Liquor license filedFiled

The Alexandria

4150 Campus Point Ct, Ste 115 · San Diego, CA 92121

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Sep 17 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · application

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Mira MesaPlanned for Nov 1C

Just registeredFiled

3cat

9420 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste C · San Diego, CA 92126

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Business registration · Sep 15 · Plans to open Nov 1, 2026

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ClairemontPlanned for Nov 1SM

Just registeredFiled

Sea Monster

4772 Chateau Dr · San Diego, CA 92117

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Business registration · Sep 8 · Plans to open Nov 1, 2026

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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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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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Rancho BernardoPlanned for Nov 3

Just registeredFiled

Baskin-Robbins

12202 Meadow Grass Ct · San Diego, CA 92128

Just registered as a new restaurant.

Business registration · Aug 26 · Plans to open Nov 3, 2026

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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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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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Downtown · GaslampP

Changing handsConfirmed

El Primal

634 Broadway · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business registration · Aug 11 · Registered to open Aug 10, 2026

Liquor license · Aug 4 · Liquor license surrendered · restaurant, full bar (open since 2011)

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OceansideC

Changing handsConfirmed

La Corriente

510 Vista Way · Oceanside, CA 92054

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 13 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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

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National City

Changing handsConfirmed

Subway

2220 E Plaza Blvd, Ste C & D · National City, CA 91950

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Jul 10 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Building permit · Jun 25 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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Downtown · GaslampJS

Changing handsConfirmed

Juliette Sd

2400 India St · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Business registration · Jun 11 · Registered to open Jun 1, 2026

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HillcrestOA

Changing handsConfirmed

Ortegas Atrium

141 University Ave, Stes 4 & 5 · San Diego, CA 92103

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Building permit · May 13 · Health permit applied for · restaurant food facility

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North ParkS

Changing handsConfirmed

Soulsip

2911 El Cajon Blvd, Ste 2 · San Diego, CA 92104

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Business registration · Jun 8 · Registered to open Jun 18, 2026

Liquor license · May 28 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine bar

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Old TownMS

Changing handsConfirmed

The Midway Social Club

3545 Midway Dr, Ste E & F · San Diego, CA 92110

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Building permit · Apr 17 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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North ParkNF

Changing handsConfirmed

Nana Frans

3750 30TH St · San Diego, CA 92104

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Apr 24 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

Liquor license · Apr 16 · Liquor license cancelled · restaurant, beer & wine (open since 2023)

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San DiegoMW

Changing handsConfirmed

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

4225 Convoy St · San Diego, CA 92111

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Mar 13 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new owner

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

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Downtown · GaslampSS

Changing handsConfirmed

Sear and Steam

1152 7TH Ave · San Diego, CA 92101

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Building permit · Feb 19 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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

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San DiegoR

Liquor license filedConfirmed

Rasoi

10299 Scripps Trl, Unit B · San Diego, CA 92131

Filed for a liquor license.

Business registration · Jan 30 · Registered to open Apr 1, 2026

Liquor license · Jan 9 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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CoronadoC

Changing handsConfirmed

La Corriente

1100 Orange Ave, Coronado Historical Museum · Coronado, CA 92118

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Building permit · Oct 30 · Health permit issued · restaurant food facility

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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 · 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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Carmel ValleyLL

Changing handsFiled

Lobster Lab

12841 El Camino Real, Ste 200 · San Diego, CA 92130

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 13 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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Chula VistaMI

Changing handsFiled

Made In Chinaloa

1199 3RD Ave · Chula Vista, CA 91911

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 13 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, full bar · new owner

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ClairemontGC

Liquor license filedFiled

Gao's Crab & Kabob

5541-5543 Clairemont Mesa Blvd · San Diego, CA 92117

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Aug 10 · Applied for liquor license · restaurant, beer & wine · new license

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San DiegoI

Liquor license filedFiled

Isaki

5575 Balboa Ave, Ste 350 · San Diego, CA 92111

Filed for a liquor license.

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

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La JollaMM

Liquor license filedFiled

Mavi Mediterranean Restaurant

7534-7536 Fay Ave · La Jolla, CA 92037

Filed for a liquor license.

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

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OceansideFS

Liquor license filedFiled

Fisherman's Society

1850 Rancho Del Oro Rd, Ste 165B · Oceanside, CA 92056

Filed for a liquor license.

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

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EscondidoDG

Changing handsFiled

Dominic's Gourmet Restaurant

113 E Grand Ave · Escondido, CA 92025

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 17 · Liquor license issued · restaurant, beer & wine

Liquor license · Jan 8 · Liquor license surrendered · restaurant, full bar (open since 2021)

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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