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So you have finally decided to take the leap and open your own restaurant.


Maybe you have extensive previous experience and maybe you don’t.


But what is your next step?


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This can, and likely will, be a very intense and potentially stressful process we seek to do our best to make this as smooth and easy as possible so that you can get on with your business – which is owning and operating the city’s greatest new restaurant.

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Photo 1: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
Photo 2: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
Photo 3: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
Photo 4: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
Photo 5: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
Photo 6: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
Photo 7: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
Photo 8: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
Photo 9: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Business
MLS® Num:
C8070181
Bus Major:
Food & Beverage
Build. Type:
Mixed Use
Seize the opportunity to acquire The Ellis Restaurant and Bar, a long-standing and successful 120-seat, liquor-primary establishment in the highly sought-after Kitsilano neighborhood, just a short stroll from the beach. The premises spans 2331 sq ft and features a fully equipped commercial kitchen, an inviting bar area, and a covered patio. A beloved fixture in Kitsilano for many years, The Ellis underwent a comprehensive refurbishment in 2017, with an additional $100,000 invested in upgrades this year. This presents a unique chance to either continue operating a thriving business with a loyal customer base or to implement your own concept and leverage its already solid reputation. The current lease extends until the end of 2029 and includes a five-year renewal option with no demolition clause.
Sale Type:
Asset
Ownership:
Leasehold
Property Type:
Business
Commercial Type:
Food & Beverage
Business Type:
Food & Beverage, Restaurant
Building Type:
Mixed Use
Living Area:
2,331 sq. ft.
Lot Area:
0 sq. ft.
Zoning:
C1
Electricity:
No
Parcel Number:
800179206
No
Water Rights:
No
Env Assmt Phase:
No
Original Price:
$498,000
  • Photo 1: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
    Property entrance
  • Photo 2: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
    View of patio with outdoor dining space
  • Photo 3: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
    Dining space with recessed lighting
  • Photo 4: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
    Dining room with beamed ceiling, recessed lighting, and a community bar
  • Photo 5: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
    Dining space with beamed ceiling, recessed lighting, and a community bar
  • Photo 6: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
    View of indoor wet bar
  • Photo 7: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
    View of dining space
  • Photo 8: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
    View of indoor wet bar
  • Photo 9: 2204 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Business for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# C8070181
    Detailed view
Listed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services
Data was last updated August 4, 2025 at 02:40 PM (UTC)
Jean Seguin