BMIE Market 08861
Middlesex County, New Jersey · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 59,351 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±947 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 20,596 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±814 · 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 | 53,099 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 17,391 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $64,491 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,876 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.3 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 | $1,675 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±61 · 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 | $370,900 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±16,566 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 80 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 08861 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 13.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -9.1% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +6.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +27.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +81.8% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 87 (range 79–95) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.4 per year, r² 0.13) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 59 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 74 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 60 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 35 / 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 08861. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.4 restaurants per year, r² 0.13, 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. New Jersey and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 567, 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: 59 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 74.1 | 74 | 40% | +29.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 59.8 | 60 | 35% | +20.9 |
| Market Momentum Score | 35.1 | 35 | 25% | +8.8 |
Consumer Market Score: 74 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 59,351 | 98 | 40% | +39.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 64,491 | 38 | 40% | +15.2 |
| Households (ACS) | 20,596 | 98 | 20% | +19.6 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 6.7 | 51 | 35% | +17.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 13.5 | 58 | 25% | +14.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 59,351 | 98 | 20% | +19.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 64,491 | 38 | 20% | +7.6 |
Market Momentum Score: 35 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -9.1 | 19 | 50% | +9.7 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 6.7 | 51 | 30% | +15.3 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 27.0 | 50 | 20% | +10.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (226)
By cuisine
Latin American (other) 48 · Caribbean 27 · Mexican 27 · Pizza 23 · American 20 · Bakery 18 · Coffee 17 · Dessert 13 · Peruvian 11 · Sandwiches 10 · Spanish / tapas 10 · Chinese 9 · Asian 8 · Chicken / wings 8 · Italian 8 · Burgers 7 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 6 · Juice / smoothies 6 · Breakfast 3 · Cuban 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Seafood 3 · BBQ 2 · Greek 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Filipino 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Southeast Asian (other) 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 142 · Bar 39 · Quick service 30 · Casual dining 23 · Bakery 21 · Dessert 16 · Coffee shop 11 · Café 9 · Specialty food shop 7 · Juice, smoothie, tea 6 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 343 Madison Ave | open | |
| 365nutritionts | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Breakfast | 338 Smith St | open |
| 504 Grill and Gyro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Greek · Mediterranean | 211 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Ajs, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 312 Smith St | open | |
| Alquimia Bakery and Restaurant | Bakery | Latin American (other) · Bakery | 161 Smith St | open |
| Amboy Asian Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 271 King St | open |
| Amboy Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 728 State St | open |
| Antonio's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 183 Smith St | open |
| Aris Lounge | Bar · Coffee shop | Coffee | 462 Amboy Ave | open |
| Arturo's Cantina & Lounge | Casual dining · Bar | Latin American (other) | 954 Amboy Ave | open |
| Athens Gyro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 211 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| B.B.Q. Luso | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · BBQ | 481 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Barcelona Tavern | Bar | 625 Brace Ave | open | |
| Baskin-Robbins | Dessert · Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee | 587 Fayette St | open |
| Bayside Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 273 Front St #4416 | open |
| Beeline | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 421 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Belmonte's Pizzeria and Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 473 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Blue Wall Lounge | Bar | 223 Smith St | open | |
| Bonao Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Spanish / tapas · Caribbean | 339 Oak St | open |
| Bread-n-Butter Bakery Cafe | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 281 Madison Ave | open |
| Brendas Bakery & Food Store | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 134 Smith St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 147 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Cacheo Sports Bar | Bar | 346 Market St | open | |
| Carbonazo Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Mexican | 182 Smith St | open |
| Caribbean Dugout | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 98 2nd St | open |
| Carvel Carvel Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 284 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Casa De Cabo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 319 Goodwin St | open |
| Cheo's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 129 Fayette St | open |
| Ciro's Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) · Cuban | 273 High St, 273 High St | open |
| CJ Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 689 Florida Grove Rd | open |
| Colonial Liquors | Dessert | 354 State St | open | |
| Coney Island Restaurant | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 192 Smith St | open |
| Copa de Oro | Bar · Casual dining | Mexican | 306 Smith St | open |
| Costa's Snack Bar | Quick service | Hot dogs · Burgers | 249 Smith St | open |
| Creamy&Crunchy | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 284 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Crown Fried Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 109 Smith St | open |
| Cuban Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 225 Smith St | open |
| De Lo Mio Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Spanish / tapas | 216 Hall Ave | open |
| Dianey pizzería restaurante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Mexican | 352 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 586 New Brunswick Avenue | open |
| Don Manuel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 287 State St | open |
| Dulce Tentación | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 101 New Brunswick Ave Local 2 | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 113 Smith St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 626 State Street | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 482 Smith St | open |
| East Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 638 State St | open |
| Ed & Mary Tavern | Bar | 555 Penn St | open | |
| Eden's Legacy Restaurant Bar Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 462 Amboy Ave | open |
| EDP Bar & Lounge | Bar | 368 Fayette St | open | |
| El Clasico Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Caribbean | 233 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| El Encanto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 317 Smith St | open | |
| El Gran Valle Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | El Gran Valle Restaurant, 323 State St | open |
| El Meson Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 409 Smith St | open |
| El Patio Bar & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 417 Fayette St | open | |
| El Plato Familiar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 368 State St | open | |
| El Rancho De Las Frutas | Juice, smoothie, tea | Mexican · Juice / smoothies | 518 State St | open |
| El Rincon Michoacano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 436 Smith St | open |
| El Shaday | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 308 State St | open |
| El Tiro E Balilo Steak House Bar and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Steakhouse · Seafood · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 519 State St | open |
| En Birria Tacos | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 695 Sayre Ave | open | |
| Fajji's Homemade Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 810 Amboy Ave | open |
| Ferrara Bakery & Cafe | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 915 Amboy Ave | open |
| Flat Iron Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | 430 New Brunswick Ave | open | |
| Flor D Oro Cafe Corporation | Café | Coffee | 527 N Park Dr | open |
| Fresh Product Inc Dba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 632 State St | open | |
| Fu Lin Chinese Restuarant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 79 Smith St | open |
| G Fiesta | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Bakery | Juice / smoothies · Coffee · Bakery | 444 Amboy Ave | open |
| Garibaldi Restaurant 1 | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 287 Smith St | open |
| Gast Bar & Lounge | Bar | 434 State St | open | |
| Giuseppe's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 365 Convery Blvd | open |
| Great Eastern Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 202 New Brunswick Ave | open | |
| Habanero Authentic Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 632 Amboy Ave | open |
| Happy Days Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 312 Smith St | open |
| Harvest Mellow | Café | 3013 W 9th St | open | |
| Hollywood Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 108 Smith St | open |
| Hot Spot Hookah | Bar | 169 Smith St | open | |
| Hubs | Bar | 802 Robbins St | open | |
| Hy Tavern | Bar | 386 High St | open | |
| Imperio Inca | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Mexican | 380 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Inca Pollo Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 281 Madison Ave | open |
| J Tropicana Restaurant and Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 200 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| J's Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 559 Amboy Ave | open | |
| JamaGrille Sports Bar and Lounge | Bar · Casual dining | Caribbean | 1096 Convery Blvd | open |
| Jezif Fried Chicken (Halal) | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chicken / wings · American | 481A New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Kam Heung Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 226 Hall Ave | open |
| Kennedy Fried Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 244 Smith St | open |
| Kennedy Fried Chicken and Pizza Halal | Quick service | Halal / kosher · Pizza | 587 Fayette St | open |
| KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 576 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| King's Deli & Pizza | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Pizza · Sandwiches | 475 State St | open |
| Koncon Quemao Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 232 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| L & M Mini MarkeT | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 315 Smith St | open |
| La Cabana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 350 Oak St | open |
| La Casa Del Pan | Bakery | Bakery · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 323 Smith St | open |
| La Cocina De Mami | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Caribbean | 436 State St | open |
| La Hacienda Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 178 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| La Pinata | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 315 Madison Ave | open |
| La plaza restaurante mexicano | Bakery | Mexican · Bakery | 134 Smith St | open |
| La Roka | Bar · Quick service | 825 Amboy Ave | open | |
| La Traviesa | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 559 Amboy Ave | open | |
| La Vega Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 318 Smith St | open |
| laparrilla_deri | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Caribbean · American | 790 Amboy Ave | open |
| Las Islas Bar and Lounge | Bar | 890 Amboy Ave | open | |
| Las Palmeras Restaurant Bar & Lounge | Casual dining · Bar | 270 Madison Ave | open | |
| Lb Mom's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 379 Market St | open | |
| Little Caesars Little Caesars | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 341 Madison Ave | open |
| Los Primos Grocery | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 295 Hall Ave | open |
| Made by Raquel | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 71 Smith St | open |
| Mama Lena's Restaurant & Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 22 W Pond Rd | open |
| Margarita's Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 591 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Mario's Famous Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 141 Fayette St | open |
| Mayab Happy Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 450 Florida Grove Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 633 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · Sandwiches | 182 Smith St | open |
| Mena International Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 317 Smith St | open |
| Mendobakery | Bakery | Bakery · Latin American (other) | 384 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Mercedes Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | American · Coffee | 225 Smith St | open |
| Mexican Rodeo Restaurant Rodeo Mexican Restaurant- Lake Park | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 295 Smith St | open |
| Mi Pueblo Querido Bakery and Restaurant | Bakery | Bakery · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 475 State St | open |
| Mi Tierra Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 315 State St | open |
| Mickey's Luncheonette | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | American · Coffee | 340 State St | open |
| Milanos Pizzeria Milano's Atlantic City Submarines | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 687 Florida Grove Rd | open |
| Ming Hui Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 272 #2 Smith St | open |
| Mismo Peru | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 384 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Mobay Jamaican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 332 Smith St | open |
| Mojito Bar | Bar | Cuban | 159 Market St | open |
| MP Bar & Lounge | Bar | open | ||
| Mr. Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 211 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Naty Family Bakery | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 289 Market St | open |
| Nbi Food Service Of Hopelawn Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 147 New Brunswick Ave | open | |
| New China King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 430 State St | open |
| New Diamond Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 446 Amboy Ave | open |
| New Quisqueya Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 259 Madison Ave | open |
| New Rainbow Bar & Liquor | Bar | 265 Smith St | open | |
| New York Fried Chicken And Pizza | Quick service | Pizza · Chicken / wings | 285 Smith St | open |
| Noches de Colombia Perth Amboy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 273 High St | open |
| Norky's Peruvian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian | 475 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Norky's Tres Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino · Seafood | 519 State St | open |
| Nuevo Elizabeth Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 175 Hall Ave | open |
| Old San Juan | Bar | 228 Hall Ave | open | |
| Paila & Leña | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 342 Washington St | open |
| Paone Pizzeria Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 555 Amboy Ave | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5624 state street | open |
| Paradise Nutrition LLC | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Breakfast | 438B State St | open |
| Passion Night Club & Lounge | Bar · Casual dining | 171 Broad St | open | |
| Pasteles Karen | Bakery | Bakery | 286 McClellan St | open |
| Pepino's Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 848 Amboy Ave | open | |
| Perry Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1127 Convery Blvd | open |
| Perth Ambhoys' Paradise | Casual dining · Brewery / taproom · Bar | 85 Harrison Pl | open | |
| Pikadera Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Spanish / tapas | 329 Madison Ave | open |
| Pisko's Perth Amboy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 310 Elm St | open |
| Pizza dominicana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 234 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 101 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Pizzarelli Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 232 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Play Acceptable | Coffee shop | Coffee | 904 E 9th Ave | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 553 Sayre Ave | open |
| Portuguese Manor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 310 Elm St | open |
| Primavera Bakery and Luncheonette | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Bakery · American | 278 Smith St | open |
| Pupuseria y Restaurante Adonay | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 445 Amboy Ave | open |
| Queens Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 160 Smith St | open |
| Quick Stop Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 814 Amboy Ave | open |
| Quintana's Mexican Restaurant & Bakery | Bakery | Mexican · Latin American (other) · Bakery | 334 Smith St | open |
| Rancho Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 163 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Rasi Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 587 Fayette St | open | |
| Rasi Ii Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 626 State St | open | |
| Ricky’s Pizzeria & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 77 Smith St | open |
| Rico Pan And Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 321 Madison Ave | open |
| Rincon Tropical Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 323 State St | open |
| Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 201-205 New Brunswick Ave Unit 1 | open |
| Rita’s of Hopelawn NJ Rita's Italian Ice | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | open | |
| Riva's BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Latin American (other) | 141 Fayette St | open |
| Riverside Sports Bar | Bar | 330 Smith St | open | |
| Rosa's Deli Rosa's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Catering | Sandwiches | 271 Hall Ave | open |
| Rosticeria Puro Chicken y Su Taco Rico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 379 Market St | open |
| Royal N Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 417 Fayette St | open | |
| Sabor A Mexico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 347 Smith St | open |
| Sabor Latino Steakhouse & Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 555 Penn St | open |
| Salsa Perucha | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 1127 Convery Blvd | open |
| San Remo Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 101 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Santo Domingo Invita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Spanish / tapas · Caribbean | 223 Market St | open |
| Santos Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 287 Elm St | open |
| Sciortino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 473 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| SE Salio El Pollo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 456B Smith St #456A | open |
| Se salio el pollo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian | 1127 Convery Blvd | open |
| Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 634 Amboy Ave | open |
| Sipos' Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 365 Smith St | open |
| SMASH Cafe | Café · Bar | Coffee · American | 281 Madison Ave | open |
| Soman Lounge | Bar | American | 286 Washington St | open |
| Soup Man | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 95 New Brunswick Ave | open | |
| Stella Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 266 Hall Ave | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 519 Convery Blvd | open |
| Sunda Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southeast Asian (other) · Asian | 299 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Superior Diner | Casual dining | American | 464 Smith St | open |
| Sweet Corner Deli | Bakery | Bakery | 475 State St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 366 Convery Blvd | open |
| Taco Express Food Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 443 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Taco Express Jr. Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 443 New Brunswick Ave | open | |
| Tai Heng Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 202 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Taqueria Los Güeros | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Mexican · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 223 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Tex Mex Burrito Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Coffee | 511 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| The Armory NJ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Spanish / tapas | 200 Front St | open |
| The Barge The Barge - Social Club Entertainment | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 201 Front St | open | |
| The Latin Grill Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 586 Amboy Ave | open |
| Tierra Azteca | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 134 Smith St | open |
| Tony's Bar | Bar | 200 Hall Ave | open | |
| Torres Cafe and Catering | Café | Caribbean · Latin American (other) · Coffee | 431 High St | open |
| Tortillería Los Comales LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 182 Fayette St | open |
| Trankilo's Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Healthy / salads / bowls · Juice / smoothies | 551 Amboy Ave | open |
| Triangle Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee · American | 181 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Triple J Deli Y Mas | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · American | 80 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Troy Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 547 Kennedy St | open |
| Two Guyz International Deli & Desserts | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 80 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Un Chin Restaurant and Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 228 Hall Ave | open | |
| Upscale Bistro located in Upper Atrium of Cathedral International | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | American · Coffee | 277 Madison Ave | open |
| US Foodservice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1051 Amboy Ave | open | |
| Venga Pues | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Bakery | Bakery · Coffee | 182 Smith St | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 853 Convery Boulevard | open |
| Z Fried Chicken KFC | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings | 586 New Brunswick Ave | open |
| Zambra Bar Amboy Ave | Bar | 846 Amboy Ave | open | |
| Zpa Cocktail Lounge | Bar | 281 Grace St | open | |
| Burger King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 182 Smith St | closed | |
| Heavenly Cuisine Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 689 Florida Grove Rd | closed | |
| Raritan River Restaurants, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 192A Smith St | closed | |
| Sciortino's 473 N.b.a. Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 473 New Brunswick Ave | closed | |
| Shanghai Restaurant Nj Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 365 Convery Blvd | closed | |
| State St. Diner | Casual dining | American | 728 State St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 62 | 44 | — | — | — | 18 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 65 | 45 | — | — | — | 20 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 67 | 43 | — | — | — | 24 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 72 | 51 | — | — | — | 21 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 73 | 52 | 17 | 27 | 8 | 19 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 70 | 47 | 12 | 27 | 8 | 21 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 70 | 46 | 11 | 26 | 9 | 23 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 76 | 47 | 12 | 27 | 8 | 28 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 81 | 56 | 18 | 34 | 4 | 25 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 89 | 63 | 22 | 36 | 5 | 24 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 93 | 67 | 17 | 43 | 7 | 24 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 92 | 68 | 21 | 42 | 5 | 22 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 91 | 65 | 21 | 40 | 3 | 22 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 98 | 72 | 27 | 39 | 3 | 23 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 87 | 60 | 21 | 33 | 5 | 22 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 93 | 70 | 23 | 41 | 5 | 19 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 96 | 74 | 25 | 42 | 6 | 18 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 91 | 69 | 23 | 40 | 5 | 18 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 99 | 81 | 36 | 40 | 4 | 14 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 95 | 75 | 33 | 35 | 6 | 16 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 102 | 81 | 40 | 34 | 6 | 17 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 103 | 82 | 42 | 36 | 4 | 17 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 106 | 86 | 43 | 38 | 5 | 17 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 109 | 88 | 44 | 37 | 7 | 18 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 106 | 88 | 42 | 38 | 8 | 17 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 103 | 85 | 41 | 35 | 9 | 17 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 102 | 84 | 37 | 38 | 9 | 15 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 101 | 83 | 41 | 33 | 9 | 14 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 108 | 88 | 46 | 35 | 7 | 15 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 99 | 80 | 40 | 33 | 7 | 13 | NAICS2022 |