Business Description
The Popular, Bistro Punahele Tonnelier in Oakley is for Sale! A MUST SEE Restaurant Concept w/Distinctive Design in a Historic Building
RRC# 5222
Offered at $329,000
Location: 3530 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561
Annual Revenue: Contact for Info
Annual Cash Flow: Contact for Info
Monthly Rent: $4,410
Listing Description:
Bistro Punahele Tonnelier is now for sale! This restaurant and growth opportunity in Oakley is housed within a 100+Yr Old Historic Building with major upgrades, A++ design and a great lease.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly one-of-a-kind restaurant located in a freestanding, historic building in the heart of a charming Oakley, with a Main Street location. The space has been thoughtfully and extensively upgraded, blending authentic rustic character with modern infrastructure, resulting in a warm, visually striking environment that cannot be replicated today given the history and original design of the train track adjacent building.
The restaurant is entirely custom designed, from the refurbished finishes to the layout, and has been curated with exceptional attention to detail. It is ideally suited for a chef-owner or hands-on owner-operator seeking a distinctive platform to build both a business and a personal brand within a supportive and established community. This is not simply a restaurant acquisition, it is a canvas for a chef-owner seeking a meaningful, long-term home to carry on the current concept or bring their own concept to a one-of-a-kind space.
Despite its strong foundation, the business is currently significantly underutilized, operating only three days per week for ~12 total hours. This presents a substantial and immediate upside for a new owner to expand service into additional dinner nights, lunch, private events, or other complementary revenue streams. There is meaningful growth potential without the need for major capital improvements.
The business already attracts guests from all over The Bay Area and Delta, and there is strong demand to expand hours.
Opportunities of this caliber — combining historic architecture, freestanding visibility, custom interiors, and Main Street charm — are exceptionally rare. The offering has been priced accordingly to reflect its uniqueness, quality, and long-term potential.
Key Highlights
• Confidential sale of a freestanding restaurant in a registered historic building
• Prime Main Street location in a desirable and growing East Bay community
• Fully custom, authentically rustic interior design, reclaimed surfaces and finishes
• 100+Year Old Historic Building with extensive upgrades including HVAC, Hood, Plumbing and FF&E
• Strong Goodwill, Ideal for chef-owner or owner-operator
• Currently operating limited hours, creating significant upside
• Expansion potential for additional dinner service, lunch, and events
• A truly irreplaceable space with strong brand-building potential
• Great Lease will Transfer ($4410/month through 2028)
• Type 41 Beer & Wine License will Transfer
