Welcome to the restaurant front!
Main bar
Main bar area seating
Games area
Games area
Family seating
Family dining area
Private area with roll up garage door
Kitchen
Fron exterior
Welcome!
Entrance
Entrance
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Whimsical entrance
Fun message centre
Bar
Bar seating
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Lots of main area seating
Behind the bar
Behind the bar
Behind the bar
Games area
Games area
Dining room
Dining room
Washroom and entrance to private area
Washroom
Washroom
Over flow/private event space
Private event space
Private event space
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Grill
Kitchen
Kicten
Prep area
Kitchen
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Back patio - lake views
Patio door rolls up for lake views
Back patio - indoor/outdoor access

117 Christina Street Unit Unit A

Sarnia / Sarnia, ON N7T 5T7

ActiveFor Sale
0 Beds
4 Baths
5,400 Sq Ft
Commercial
Virtual Tour Available

About This Property

Welcome to Malabari Bistro, the go-to gathering place in Sarnia. This is the kind of business buyers hunt for and rarely find: occupied daily, booked regularly for private events, and supported by proven revenue that reflects exactly what locals already know. Night after night, Malabari is where the community lands after work, where celebrations are hosted, and where even other restauranteurs show up when they're off shift, because the vibe (and the food) are that good. Set in a prime location with a lake view, this restaurant offers an atmosphere that works in every season. In warmer months, a roll-up patio door opens to serve a bustling crowd and brings the energy outside. When temperatures drop, multiple fireplaces create a warm, inviting setting that keeps guests lingering longer, ordering another round, and turning dinner into an evening. The operation is turnkey and fully equipped, with a strong menu, consistent demand, and a well-stocked bar built for volume. Currently running as dinner service with late hours, there's clear room to grow for the next owner through expanded hours, additional service periods, increased private bookings, and enhanced marketing. This is a rare opportunity to step into a fully functioning, community-loved establishment with momentum and upside. Sale includes chattels and equipment. Business name not included.

Property Details

StatusActive
Property TypeCommercial
Listing TypeFor Sale
Interior Size5,400 sq ft
Bedrooms0
Bathrooms4
Postal CodeN7T 5T7
Last UpdatedAug 8, 2026 · 7:38 p.m.

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Features & Amenities

  • View
  • Air Conditioning
  • Basement

TRREB MLS® Attribution

MLS® X12774832

Listed by CENTURY 21 FIRST CANADIAN CORP

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$500,000

asking price

MLS®X12774832
TypeCommercial
CitySarnia
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Mortgage Estimate

Est. Monthly Payment

$2,442

/month · $400,000 mortgage

Down Payment20% — $100,000
Interest Rate5.5%

Amortization

Total Interest

$332,470

Total Cost

$732,470

Estimate only. Based on Canadian semi-annual compounding, 25-yr amortization at 5.5%.

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Listed By

CENTURY 21 FIRST CANADIAN CORP