BMIE Market 02472
Middlesex County, Massachusetts · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 35,620 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±116 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 16,399 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±508 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 32,014 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 15,622 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $126,336 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,974 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 39.3 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $2,498 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±107 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $784,600 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±31,188 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 98 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 02472 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 24.1 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +18.1% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +18.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +69.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +9,700.0% DERIVED: 1997 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 95 (range 87–104) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.8 per year, r² 0.29) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 77 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 93 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 64 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 71 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 02472. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.8 restaurants per year, r² 0.29, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 491, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 77 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 92.6 | 93 | 40% | +37.1 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 64.0 | 64 | 35% | +22.4 |
| Market Momentum Score | 71.1 | 71 | 25% | +17.8 |
Consumer Market Score: 93 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 35,620 | 92 | 40% | +36.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 126,336 | 92 | 40% | +36.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 16,399 | 95 | 20% | +19.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 64 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 18.1 | 61 | 35% | +21.5 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 27.5 | 23 | 25% | +5.7 |
| Population (ACS) | 35,620 | 92 | 20% | +18.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 126,336 | 92 | 20% | +18.4 |
Market Momentum Score: 71 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 18.1 | 76 | 50% | +37.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 18.1 | 61 | 30% | +18.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 69.0 | 74 | 20% | +14.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (166)
By cuisine
American 23 · Pizza 21 · Bakery 18 · Coffee 16 · Asian 15 · Italian 12 · Middle Eastern 12 · Sandwiches 12 · Dessert 10 · Mediterranean 8 · Chinese 7 · Healthy / salads / bowls 7 · Japanese 6 · Latin American (other) 6 · Thai 6 · Seafood 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 4 · Mexican 4 · Breakfast 3 · Sushi 3 · Brazilian 2 · Burgers 2 · Chicken / wings 2 · Greek 2 · Hawaiian / Pacific 2 · Indian 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Vegan 2 · Vegetarian 2 · Vietnamese 2 · BBQ 1 · Caribbean 1 · European 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Korean 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 116 · Bakery 21 · Bar 17 · Casual dining 15 · Dessert 14 · Coffee shop 11 · Quick service 10 · Café 8 · Fast casual 4 · Specialty food shop 3 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Juice, smoothie, tea 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Latin American (other) | 107 Nichols Ave | open |
| Andrea's House Of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 620 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Arsenal Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 76 School St | open |
| Athens Pizza & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2 Watertown St | open |
| Banh Mi Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 102 Main St | open |
| Bar 'Cino Bar 'Cino | Bar · Casual dining | Italian | 47 Main St | open |
| Ben & Jerry’s Ben & Jerry's | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 103 Arsenal Yards Blvd | open |
| Best Burger Watertown Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 46 Arsenal St | open | |
| BevNET.com | Brewery / taproom | 44 Pleasant St Ste 110 | open | |
| Bhop - Boston House of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 115 Galen St | open |
| Blackbird Doughnuts Watertown Blackbird Doughnuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 116 Bond Sq | open |
| Boston Stone | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 10 Munroe Ave | open |
| Boxfish Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 613 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Branch Line | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 321 Arsenal St | open |
| Burger King | Quick service | 195 Mount Auburn St | open | |
| Burnsie's Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 716 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Butterbird | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 112 Bond Sq | open |
| CAMPOLONGO COOKIE COMPANY | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 104 School St | open |
| Caspian Persian Cuisine (Molana Rebranded) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Halal / kosher | 72 Bigelow Ave | open |
| Celebrity Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Seafood | 684 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Cha Yen Thai Cookery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 620 Mt Auburn St | open |
| China Rainbow | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 36 North Beacon St | open |
| Chip City Chip City | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert · American | 104 Bond Sq | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 69 Bond St | open |
| Chulo Cuisine And Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5 Spring St | open | |
| Cigar and Lounge | Bar | 56 Dexter Ave | open | |
| City Works City Works Eatery and Pour House | Casual dining · Bar | American | 91 Arsenal Yards Blvd | open |
| Condesa Restaurante Mexicano Condesa Restaurante & Tequila Bar, Sturbridge MA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 80 Arsenal Yards Blvd | open |
| Conley's Pub & Grille | Casual dining · Bar | 164 Belmont St | open | |
| Coolidge Donuts Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 414 Main St | open | |
| Country Mile | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 136 Belmont St | open |
| Crown Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Sandwiches · Middle Eastern · Coffee | 106 Main St | open |
| CT Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 467 Pleasant St | open |
| D & D Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches · American | 135 Mt Auburn St | open |
| D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 59 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Danish Pastry House Danish Pastry House | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 205 Arlington St #4 | open |
| Deluxe Town Diner | Casual dining | American | 627 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Demos Watertown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 64 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 111 Arsenal Street | open |
| Donohue's Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 87 Bigelow Ave | open | |
| Duffy Holdings Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 590 Main St Unit 500 | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 49 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 448 Main St | open |
| Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 700 Pleasant St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 635 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 640 Arsenal St | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 171 Watertown Street, In Stop & Shop | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 485 Arsenal St Arsenal Mall | open |
| Emilios Homemade Italian Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Italian | 6 Bigelow Ave | open |
| Fit Z's Bar and Grille | Bar | 452 Main Street | open | |
| Flavor Boom! Watertown | Quick service | Asian · Mediterranean | 224 Arsenal St | open |
| Fordee's Falafel & Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 555 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 24 Eldridge Ave | open |
| Friendly's | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 560 Arsenal St | open |
| Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 41 Bond St | open |
| Gerry's Italian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 1072 Belmont St | open |
| Gigi's Pizza Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 129 Waltham St | open |
| Ginger Exchange - Watertown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 98 Main St | open |
| Ginger Exchange - Watertown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 98 Main St | open |
| Green Peapod Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai · Chinese | 557 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Greg's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · American | 821 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Gyumri Bakery MA | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches · Middle Eastern | 220 Waverley Ave | open |
| Hafez House of Kebab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 580 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Halfway Cafe Halfway Café | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 394 Main St | open |
| Halva Kebab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 39 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Home Taste | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 58 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Iggy's Bread of the World | Bakery | Bakery | 205 Arlington St Ste 4 | open |
| India Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 45 Lexington St | open |
| Intelligentsia Coffee Watertown Coffeebar Intelligentsia | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 810 Mt Auburn St | open |
| International Natural Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 128 Arlington St | open |
| Ixtapa Cantina Watertown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 18 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Jana Grill & Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 2 Watertown St | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 108 Bond Square | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service | 1 Mt. Auburn St., Ste 3 | open | |
| Johnnie's Pizza and Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 330 Pleasant St | open |
| Joyful Garden Watertown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 550 Arsenal St | open |
| Kareem's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 99 Common St | open |
| Kefi's Kitchen and Coffee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 142 Main St | open | |
| Kiro Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 33 Galen St | open |
| Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 101 Bond Sq | open |
| La Bodega | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 21 Nichols Ave | open |
| La Casa De Pedro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Spanish / tapas | 343 Arsenal St | open |
| Las Amigas | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Latin American (other) · Healthy / salads / bowls · Mexican | 222 Arsenal St | open |
| Lily's Cafe & French Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 71 Arlington St | open |
| Little Family Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 467 Pleasant St | open |
| Little Thai Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 51 Main St | open |
| Margaret Enterprises, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 47 Main St | open | |
| Massis Bakery | Bakery | Bakery · Middle Eastern | 569 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Matilda's Sandwich Shoppe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1 Crawford St | open |
| Mchughs Wine & Spirits | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 130 Belmont St | open | |
| Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co - Watertown | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 102 Arsenal Yards Blvd | open | |
| Milked And Cookies | Dessert | 71 Arlington St | open | |
| Mimi's Roast Beef & Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Sandwiches · American | 447 Main St | open |
| Moha Holdings, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5 Spring St | open | |
| Molana Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 5 Spring St | open |
| Molana Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 580 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Mt Auburn Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 645 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Mt Auburn Market | Bakery | Bakery | 133 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Natural Fruttiberri | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 127 Mt Auburn St | open |
| NAYA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 41 Bond St | open |
| New Ginza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 4503 63, 65 Galen St | open |
| Newton Corner House Of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 127 Galen St | open |
| Not Your Average Joe's | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 55 Main St | open | |
| Number 1 Taste Chinese Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 39 Galen St | open |
| Nzuko | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Mediterranean | 60 Howard St | open |
| O'some Café | Coffee shop | Coffee | 100 Main St | open |
| Olespana Whiskey and Tapas | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 645 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 11 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Papa Gino's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 550 Arsenal Street Watertown Mall | open |
| Papken Suni Agoump (Բաբգեն Սիւնի Ակումբ) | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 76 Bigelow Ave | open | |
| Petmedic, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 347 Main St Unit B | open | |
| Pho O Sha | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Thai · Asian | 356 Arsenal St | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 550 Arsenal Street Middlesex | open |
| Pizza Roma | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 212 Waverley Ave | open |
| Pleasant Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 467 Pleasant St | open |
| Pokeworks Pokéworks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Hawaiian / Pacific · Seafood · Healthy / salads / bowls | 109 Bond Sq | open |
| Pokeworks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 109 Bond Sq | open |
| Porcini's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 68 School St | open |
| Pure Italian LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 450 Arsenal St | open |
| Quebrada Baking Company | Bakery | Bakery | 281 Orchard St | open |
| Red Leaf Café | Café | Coffee | 123 Main St | open |
| Red Lentil | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 600 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Ritcey East | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 208 Waverley Ave | open |
| Roksana's Persian Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 133 Mt Auburn St | open |
| S and I Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 123 Main St | open |
| Shake Shack Shake Shack | Quick service | Burgers · American | 106 Arsenal Yards Blvd | open |
| Sichuan Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 30 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 75 Mt Auburn Street | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 550 Arsenal St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 105 Arsenal Yards Blvd | open |
| Steam Flavor Brazilian Food Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian | 45 lexington St | open |
| Stella's Pizza Stella's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 605 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Stellina Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 47 Main St | open | |
| Strip T's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 93 School St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 59 Mount Auburn Street | open |
| Super Fusion Cuisine Ii | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 54 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Sushi King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 600 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Sweetgreen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 1 Repton Pl | open |
| Sweetgreen sweetgreen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 100 Bond Square | open |
| Tabrizi Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 56 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Taffer's Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 541 Arsenal St | open | |
| The Aegean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 640 Arsenal St | open |
| The Diner at 11 North Beacon The Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 11 N Beacon St | open |
| The Don's Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · BBQ | 93 School St | open |
| The New Yorker Diner | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 39 Mt Auburn St | open |
| The Scotchatorium | Bar | 123 Water St | open | |
| Tiki In | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 30 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Tombstone Saloon | Bar · Specialty food shop | 666 Common Street | open | |
| Tori Jiro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 98 Arsenal Yards Blvd | open |
| Tresca's Eating Place | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 25 Church St | open |
| TruFoods Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 142 Main St | open |
| Uncommon Grounds Uncommon Grounds | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Breakfast · Coffee | 575 Mt Auburn St | open |
| Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Watertown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | open | |
| Vitality Bowls Vitality Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls · Juice / smoothies | Arsenal Yards, 113 Bond Sq | open |
| Vitality Bowls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 113 Bond Sq | open |
| Vito's Pizza Plus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 135 Mount Auburn St | open |
| Wake Me Up Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 613 Mount Auburn St | open | |
| Watertown Exchange Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 92 Main St # 98 | open | |
| Watertown House Of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 50 Mount Auburn St | open |
| West on Main | Casual dining · Bar | 451 Main St | open | |
| What Da Chick | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Chicken / wings · Asian | 1A Crawford St | open |
| Wild Rice Vegan Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 71 Elm St | open |
| Wild Willy's Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 46 Arsenal St | open |
| Indo Yums Watertown | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Asian | 1 Waverley Ave Ste 1 | closed |
| Shiraz Persian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 72 Bigelow Ave | closed |
| Spot Cafe Plazita Mexico Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Mexican · Coffee · Latin American (other) | 385 Main St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 43 | 35 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 56 | 48 | 20 | 21 | 6 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 63 | 52 | 23 | 22 | 6 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 67 | 56 | 26 | 23 | 6 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 77 | 65 | 28 | 28 | 8 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 67 | 58 | 24 | 25 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 81 | 74 | 29 | 34 | 9 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 84 | 74 | 30 | 33 | 9 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 88 | 78 | 31 | 35 | 9 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 90 | 78 | 34 | 34 | 8 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 84 | 80 | 35 | 36 | 8 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 85 | 82 | 40 | 31 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 82 | 77 | 35 | 30 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 82 | 77 | 35 | 30 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 84 | 79 | 38 | 30 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 92 | 83 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 93 | 84 | 43 | 28 | 12 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 98 | 89 | 44 | 32 | 12 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 98 | 87 | 43 | 32 | 11 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 98 | 88 | 46 | 36 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 94 | 83 | 44 | 32 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 98 | 84 | 47 | 32 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 95 | 82 | 41 | 37 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 99 | 87 | 47 | 34 | 6 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 104 | 91 | 45 | 39 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 112 | 98 | 46 | 40 | 12 | 4 | NAICS2022 |