For Sale or Lease Giant Artichoke Restaurant 11261 Merritt St 3 726 pi² Commerce de détail Immeuble Castroville, CA 95012 2 689 952 $ CAD (721,94 $ CAD/pi²)

MOTIVATED SELLER – PRICE REDUCED BY $500,000!
THE GIANT ARTICHOKE – PRIME HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE AND/OR LEASE
For Sale: $1,899,000.00
For Lease: $9,500.00/month + NNN.
Rare opportunity to acquire the iconic Giant Artichoke restaurant property located at the primary entry corridor into Castroville, California, immediately visible from Highway 156. Positioned on a highly visible corner parcel with strong traffic exposure, the property offers exceptional potential for restaurant operators, owner-users, franchise concepts, or redevelopment investors.
The property consists of approximately 3,726 square feet plus an approximately 800 square foot enclosed patio situated on an 18,231 square foot commercial lot. The existing operator, a family member of ownership, is retiring and the property will be delivered vacant at closing, creating a unique opportunity for immediate repositioning or redevelopment without tenant complications.
The site benefits from excellent regional traffic flow connecting Highway 101, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, and the Monterey Peninsula. Castroville’s reputation as a tourism and agricultural destination further enhances the visibility and branding potential of this strategic commercial location.
Property Highlights:
• Highly visible corner location at the gateway to Castroville
• Immediate exposure from Highway 156
• Approximately 18,231 SF commercial parcel
• Approximately 3,726 SF restaurant building
• Approximately 800 SF enclosed patio area
• Existing restaurant infrastructure in place
• Ample parking and strong accessibility
• Ideal for restaurant, quick-service, franchise, drive-thru conversion, or redevelopment
• Delivered vacant at close of escrow
• Rare owner-user or investment opportunity in Monterey County corridor
This is a unique opportunity to acquire one of Castroville’s best-known commercial restaurant locations with significant upside potential for repositioning, redevelopment, or continued food service use.