Restaurant Construction

We understand the complexities of food service construction

We specialize in restaurant construction throughout Northern California, including Sacramento, Davis, Elk Grove, and beyond. With over two decades of experience building restaurants from casual dining to fine dining establishments, we understand the complexities of food service construction — and how to deliver spaces that perform as well as they look.

From franchise brands like Dos Coyotes to elevated concepts like 58 Degrees & Holding, Franquette, and Bistro 33, our restaurant portfolio showcases a range of styles, budgets, and operational needs. We offer comprehensive construction services, including design-build, preconstruction planning, budget development, value engineering, and post-construction support — making us your single source for restaurant builds.

Restaurant Construction Services We Provide

  • Ground-up restaurant builds and tenant improvements (TI)
  • Full remodels, expansions, and rebranding projects
  • Commercial kitchen coordination (grease traps, walk-in boxes, hood systems)
  • Bar and taproom construction
  • Site development, MEP coordination, ADA, and Title 24 compliance
  • Health department, fire department, and building permit navigation

We partner with developers, architects, engineers, and both independent owners and franchise operators to guide restaurant projects from start to finish. Our team excels in coordinating the specialized elements of restaurant construction — from walk-in refrigeration to kitchen equipment installation — with precise scheduling and trusted subcontractor management.

Why Choose Sunseri?

  • Proven success building restaurants throughout the Sacramento Valley
  • Experience with casual to fine dining
  • Seamless coordination between designers, engineers, and specialty vendors
  • Commitment to on-time delivery, cost control, and construction quality
  • Longstanding relationships with repeat clients

Let’s Build Your Next Restaurant

If you’re searching for a restaurant general contractor near Sacramento or a restaurant construction company in Northern California, let’s talk. Sunseri Associates brings the experience and collaborative spirit to bring your restaurant vision to life.

Project Spotlights

Dos Coyotes Border Café

Sacramento Area

Tenant Improvement, Repeat Client

Preconstruction, Budget Development, Construction Execution, Equipment Coordination

Sunseri has proudly partnered with Dos Coyotes, a beloved Sacramento-based fast-casual restaurant brand, on multiple locations over the years. These projects have included complete interior build-outs, custom kitchen layouts, walk-in refrigeration systems, and signature dining spaces tailored to each site. Our long-term relationship with Dos Coyotes reflects our deep understanding of the operational needs of franchise restaurant clients — from meeting brand standards to managing tight schedules and budgets. Each project showcases our ability to deliver consistency, quality, and speed across repeat builds.

Franquette

West Sacramento

Full-Service Restaurant Buildout

Design-Build Support, Tenant Improvement, Kitchen Coordination, Bar Construction

Located in the Bridge District of West Sacramento, Franquette is a modern French café and wine bar developed by the team behind Canon. Sunseri worked closely with the design and ownership teams to bring this refined, approachable concept to life. The project required the coordination of specialty kitchen equipment, a sleek wine-focused bar, and intimate dining areas — all within a tight urban footprint. The result is a sophisticated yet welcoming space that blends functionality with ambiance, demonstrating our ability to support culinary-driven brands from concept to completion.

Bistro 33

Davis & El Dorado Hills

Ground-Up & Tenant Improvement

Full Construction Services, Patio Buildouts, Custom Finishes

Sunseri partnered with the owners of Bistro 33 to construct multiple locations, including their iconic downtown Davis restaurant and a stylish outpost in El Dorado Hills. These projects included ground-up construction, expansive patio spaces, high-end finish work, and custom-built bars. By aligning closely with ownership, we delivered restaurant environments that reflect Bistro 33’s upscale yet approachable style. The seamless indoor-outdoor flow and polished interiors are a testament to our experience with both lifestyle-oriented dining and architectural craftsmanship.