BMIE Market 03820
Strafford County, New Hampshire · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 33,440 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±87 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 15,062 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±458 · 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 | 30,039 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 13,705 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $94,897 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,863 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 36.9 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · 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 | $1,607 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±100 · 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 | $436,100 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±20,278 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 27.3 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 93 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 03820 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 21.0 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +5.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +25.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +97.9% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +97.9% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 104 (range 100–109) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.9 per year, r² 0.88) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 73 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 86 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 63 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 67 / 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 03820. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.9 restaurants per year, r² 0.88, confidence High.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. New Hampshire and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 183, 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: 73 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 86.0 | 86 | 40% | +34.4 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 63.1 | 63 | 35% | +22.1 |
| Market Momentum Score | 67.5 | 67 | 25% | +16.9 |
Consumer Market Score: 86 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 33,440 | 91 | 40% | +36.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 94,897 | 77 | 40% | +31.0 |
| Households (ACS) | 15,062 | 93 | 20% | +18.7 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 63 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 25.7 | 68 | 35% | +23.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 27.8 | 23 | 25% | +5.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 33,440 | 91 | 20% | +18.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 94,897 | 77 | 20% | +15.5 |
Market Momentum Score: 67 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 5.7 | 62 | 50% | +31.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 25.7 | 68 | 30% | +20.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 97.9 | 80 | 20% | +16.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (173)
By cuisine
American 32 · Coffee 32 · Pizza 15 · Bakery 13 · Sandwiches 13 · Breakfast 12 · Dessert 11 · Italian 10 · Juice / smoothies 8 · Asian 6 · Burgers 6 · Japanese 5 · Mexican 5 · Seafood 4 · Sushi 4 · Thai 4 · French 3 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Chicken / wings 2 · Chinese 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Vegetarian 2 · BBQ 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · European 1 · Greek 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Indian 1 · Latin American (other) 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 95 · Bar 32 · Coffee shop 24 · Casual dining 22 · Quick service 20 · Bakery 19 · Café 18 · Dessert 13 · Brewery / taproom 10 · Juice, smoothie, tea 9 · Specialty food shop 7 · Other 3 · Winery / distillery / taproom 2 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Home Cooks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 40 Chestnut St | open |
| 603 Bar and Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Pizza · Sandwiches | 368 Central Ave | open |
| 7th Settlement Brewery | Brewery / taproom | 47 Washington St | open | |
| 99 Restaurants 99 Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 8 Hotel Dr | open |
| Aldrnari Bakery | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 8 Grove St | open |
| Applebee's Applebee's Grill & Bar | Casual dining · Bar | American | 232 Indian Brook Dr. | open |
| Aroma Joe's Aroma Joe's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 887 Central Ave | open |
| Aroma Joe's Aroma Joe's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1 Charles St | open |
| Aroma Joe's Aroma Joe's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 71 Broadway | open |
| Asia-Chinese & Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 42 3rd St | open | |
| Auntie Kim's Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 45 Forest St | open |
| Auspicious Brew | Brewery / taproom | 1 Washington St Ste 1103 | open | |
| Aviation Brewery & Kitchen | Brewery / taproom | 47 Washington St | open | |
| Aviation Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 47 Washington St | open | |
| Badbatch cafe | Café | Coffee | 3 Hale St | open |
| Bagel Grounds | Bakery | Bakery | 2A Waldron Ct | open |
| Beatnix Coffee Station | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 7A Sumner Dr | open |
| Bento Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 30 Grapevine Dr | open |
| Blue Latitudes | Bar | 431 Central Ave | open | |
| Brasserie83 Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 83 Main St | open | |
| Bubby's Bagel and Deli | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 33 Chestnut St | open |
| Bus Stop Drive in Restaurant | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 49 Littleworth Rd | open |
| Café Diesel | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | -- Henry Law Ave | open |
| Cafe Espresso of Dover | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 471 Central Ave | open |
| Cake. Vegan Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 1 Washington St Ste 1115 | open |
| Cara Irish Pub and Restaurant | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 11 4th St | open |
| Cardamoms Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 61 Locust St | open |
| Cartelli's North End Pizza & Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 96 New Rochester Rd | open |
| Cartellis Bar And Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 446 Central Ave | open |
| Castaways Boathouse | Casual dining · Bar | Seafood | 31 Cocheco St | open |
| Chapel + Main | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | American | 83 Main St | open |
| Chez Dinan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | open | |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 14 Weeks Lane | open | |
| China Yan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 256 Central Ave | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 826 Central Ave | open |
| Christopher's Third Street Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 16 Third St | open |
| Cinco's Cantina - Dover | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 446 Central Ave | open |
| Coffee Corner | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 7 Sumner Dr | open |
| Coffee on the Brain | Coffee shop | Coffee | 29 Union St | open |
| Cowlicks Dairy Bar | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 4 Dover Point Rd | open |
| Crescent City Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 83 Washington St | open | |
| Crossroads | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 96 New Rochester Rd | open |
| Csbb Investments Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2 Orchard St | open | |
| Discover Dover NH | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | Central Ave. | open |
| Diverge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 421 Central Ave | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 250 Central Ave | open |
| Dos Amigos Burritos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 286 Central Ave | open |
| Doug's Hoagies | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 10 4th St | open |
| Dover Amusement Group | Bar | 887 Central Ave | open | |
| Dover Bagel and Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 171 Silver St | open |
| Dover Delite | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 20 Chestnut St | open |
| Dover House of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 519 Central Ave | open |
| Dover IKKO Sushi & Japanese Steak house | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Steakhouse · Asian | 879 Central Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 890 Central Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 1 Long Hill Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 14 Central Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 181 Silver St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 526 Central Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | Portland Rd Rt4 Mike's Gas Station | open |
| Earl's Steak Sandwiches | Casual dining | American | 99 Oak St | open |
| Earth's Harvest Kitchen & Juicery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 835 Central Ave | open |
| Elks Club Of Dover | Bar | 304 Durham Rd | open | |
| Ember Wood Fired Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 1 Orchard St | open |
| Empty Pint Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 17 2nd St | open | |
| Endzone Bar &Grill | Bar | American | 421 Central Ave | open |
| Far Out Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Burgers · American | 99 Oak St #1 | open |
| Fat Dog Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 99 Oak St | open |
| Federal Cigar | Bar | 505 Central Ave | open | |
| Firehouse Subs Central Avenue | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 826 Central Ave | open |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 15 Webb Pl | open |
| Flight Coffee Company Dover | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 478 Central Ave | open |
| Fury's Publick House | Bar · Casual dining | 1 Washington St | open | |
| Gallivant Global Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 442 Central Ave | open |
| Game Time Trivia | Bar | 24 Boston Harbor Rd | open | |
| Garrison City Beerworks | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | Mexican | 455 Central Ave | open |
| Harvey's Bakeries | Bakery | Bakery | 6 Progress Dr | open |
| HONG Asian Noodle Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho | 519 Central Ave | open |
| It's Just Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 14 Weeks Lane | open |
| Jubilee HH | Coffee shop | Coffee | 9 Apricot Rd | open |
| Juniper Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Vegetarian · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 442 Central Ave | open |
| Katz's Deli & Market | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 23 Ham St | open |
| Kendall Pond Pizza II | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 81 Main St | open |
| Khaophums I | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai | 555 Central Ave | open |
| Kimberly Laughton Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 421 Central Ave | open | |
| La Dolce Vita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Mediterranean | 104 Washington St Ste. 100 | open |
| La Festa Brick & Brew | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 300 Central Ave | open |
| Large Cheese Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 116 Central Ave | open | |
| Lexie’s Dover | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 421 Central Ave | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 859 Central Ave | open |
| Little Lebanon To Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 547 Central Ave | open |
| Lolly Candy | Dessert | 278 Central Ave | open | |
| Lunch Box Ladies | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 65 County Farm Rd | open | |
| MargaritaBill's - Private Club | Bar | American | 16 Jacqueline Dr | open |
| Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Margaritas Mexican Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 23 Members Way | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 912 Central Ave | open |
| Mmk Subs Of Dover Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 826 Central Ave | open | |
| Moe's Italian Sandwiches Moe's Italian Sandwiches | Other · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Italian | 8 Pierce St | open |
| Molly's Dover | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 421 Central Ave | open |
| New Hampshire Coffee Roasting Co. | Coffee shop | Coffee | 7 Sumner Dr | open |
| New Hope Christian Services Inc Dba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 130 Central Ave | open | |
| Newick's Lobster House | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 431 Dover Point Rd | open |
| NH Coffee | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 7 Sumner Dr | open |
| North Country Hard Cider | Winery / distillery / taproom · Brewery / taproom | 38 Littleworth Rd | open | |
| Nware Technologies, Inc.-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6 Old Rochester Rd | open | |
| Ogre Chocolates | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 53 Washington St | open |
| Oriental Delight | Bar | Japanese · Sushi | 436 Central Ave | open |
| OTTO OTTO | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Pizza · American | 431 Central Ave | open |
| Ourea Solutions, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 47 Broadway | open | |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 841 Central Avenue | open |
| Papa Gino's Papa Gino's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 829 Central Ave | open |
| Papa Jays Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 18 Broadway | open |
| Patty B's Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 34 Dover Point Rd | open |
| Penny University Coffeehouse | Coffee shop | Coffee | 42 Dover Point Rd | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 915 Central Ave Strafford | open |
| River Bend Pizza and Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 31 George St | open |
| Roger's Restaurant and Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 869 Central Ave | open |
| Roland's Sub Shop | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 52 Central Ave | open |
| Roost Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 50 Pointe Pl Ste 5 | open | |
| Saigon & Tokyo Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Vietnamese · Chinese | 892B Central Ave | open |
| Sara Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 92 New Rochester Rd | open |
| Seacoast Microbrew Festival | Brewery / taproom | Henry Law Park, Dover , 03820, United States | open | |
| Silver Moon Creperie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 20 3rd St # ST-3301 | open |
| Snowfox Sushi Bento Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 833 Central Ave | open |
| SoDo Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 45 Pointe Pl | open | |
| Sonny's Spa | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 328 Central Ave | open | |
| Stages at One Washington | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 1 Washington St #325 | open |
| Stalk | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Seafood | 286 Central Ave | open |
| Starboard Cove Baking Company | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 1 Washington St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 11 Webb Pl | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 20 Central Ave | open |
| Stella's Cafe | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 50 Pointe Pl #33 | open |
| Strafford House of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 116 Central Ave | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 892 Central Ave | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 45 Central Ave | open |
| SUBWAY | Other | Sandwiches | 171 Silver St | open |
| Sunrise Pointe Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 50 Pointe Pl Ste 33 | open | |
| SushiNiko | Catering | Japanese · Sushi | 1 Old English Vlg | open |
| Taste of India | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 55 Main St | open |
| Teatotaller | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 3 Hale St | open |
| Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | Central Ave | open |
| Thai Taste | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 499 Central Ave | open |
| The Back 40 Grille | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 58 New Rochester Rd | open |
| The Brick | Casual dining · Bar | 2 Orchard St | open | |
| The Brunch Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 40 Chestnut St | open |
| The Farm Bar and Grille | Casual dining · Bar | American · BBQ | 25 Portland Ave | open |
| The Gyro Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 421 Central Ave | open |
| The Halligan Pub & Brewery | Bar · Brewery / taproom | Washington St. | open | |
| The June Cork Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 66 Third St | open | |
| The Loaf & Ladle Pantry | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Sandwiches | 7 Main St | open |
| The Loft At Strafford Farms | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 58 New Rochester Rd | open |
| The Nook Breakfast & Lunch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 2 Locust St | open |
| The Office Lounge Dovah | Bar | 21 Third St | open | |
| The Olde Craft Bakery, Organic | Bakery | Bakery | 123 Dover Point Rd | open |
| The Olde Craft Bakery, Organic | Bakery | Bakery | 1 Washington St Ste 1127 | open |
| The Sassy Biscuit Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Breakfast · Coffee | 104 Washington St Ste 100 | open |
| Thirsty Moose Tap House Thirsty Moose Taphouse - Portsmouth | Casual dining · Bar | 83 Washington St | open | |
| Thompson Tavern | Bar | 421 Central Ave | open | |
| Three Sisters Cake Shop | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1 Washington St | open |
| Top Of the Chop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Steakhouse | 1 Orchard St | open |
| Topolino, Mediterranean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9 Silver St | open | |
| Totally Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 3 Hale St | open |
| Tucker's Tucker's | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 238 Indian Brook Rd | open |
| Two Bees Cafe and Patisserie | Café · Bakery | Coffee · French · Bakery | 100 First St | open |
| Valley Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | open | ||
| Vera Roasting Company | Coffee shop | Coffee | 903 Central Ave Ste 4 | open |
| Vineyards at Hickory Hill | Winery / distillery / taproom | 295 Back Rd | open | |
| Weathervane Seafood Weathervane Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 2 Dover Point Rd | open |
| Weeksie's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Pizza | 66 3rd St #6 | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 909 Central Ave. | open |
| Wing-Itz Dover Wing-itz Hampton NH | Casual dining · Bar | Chicken / wings · American | 256 Central Ave | open |
| Burger King | Quick service | 47 Central Ave | closed | |
| Duston's Market & Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 153 Portland Ave | closed |
| Harvey's Bakery & Coffee Shop | Bakery | Bakery | 376 Central Ave | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 51 | 47 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 49 | 43 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 53 | 48 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 61 | 55 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 58 | 45 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 55 | 43 | 22 | 16 | 5 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 52 | 40 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 54 | 44 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 56 | 45 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 57 | 47 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 65 | 52 | 33 | 13 | 5 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 72 | 60 | 34 | 18 | 7 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 69 | 58 | 32 | 19 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 74 | 62 | 40 | 17 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 71 | 60 | 32 | 19 | 9 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 70 | 59 | 30 | 20 | 9 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 73 | 63 | 31 | 22 | 10 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 76 | 65 | 34 | 18 | 13 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 83 | 72 | 40 | 24 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 85 | 74 | 40 | 24 | 10 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 88 | 77 | 41 | 25 | 11 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 88 | 76 | 41 | 24 | 11 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 96 | 84 | 44 | 24 | 15 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 98 | 87 | 45 | 29 | 13 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 101 | 88 | 42 | 33 | 12 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 98 | 87 | 40 | 33 | 13 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 101 | 90 | 42 | 32 | 15 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 101 | 89 | 41 | 33 | 15 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 105 | 92 | 41 | 35 | 16 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 107 | 93 | 44 | 35 | 14 | — | NAICS2022 |