BMIE Market 21045
Howard County, Maryland · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 40,034 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,663 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 15,414 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±611 · 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 | 38,288 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 15,283 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $118,563 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±6,584 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 39.6 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 | $1,777 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±58 · 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 | $453,700 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,184 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 9.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 115 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 21045 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 25.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +0.9% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +7.5% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +40.2% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +117.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 116 (range 110–123) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.6 per year, r² 0.37) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 72 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 92 / 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 | 56 / 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 21045. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.37, 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. Maryland and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 367, 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: 72 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 92.3 | 92 | 40% | +36.9 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 60.2 | 60 | 35% | +21.1 |
| Market Momentum Score | 56.1 | 56 | 25% | +14.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 92 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 40,034 | 94 | 40% | +37.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 118,563 | 90 | 40% | +35.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 15,414 | 94 | 20% | +18.8 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 7.5 | 52 | 35% | +18.1 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 28.7 | 21 | 25% | +5.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 40,034 | 94 | 20% | +18.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 118,563 | 90 | 20% | +18.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 56 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 0.9 | 58 | 50% | +28.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 7.5 | 52 | 30% | +15.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 40.2 | 59 | 20% | +11.8 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (204)
By cuisine
American 32 · Sandwiches 22 · Coffee 20 · Pizza 20 · Asian 14 · Burgers 14 · Mexican 14 · Bakery 13 · Italian 10 · Dessert 9 · Chicken / wings 8 · Breakfast 5 · Healthy / salads / bowls 5 · Japanese 5 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Latin American (other) 5 · BBQ 4 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 4 · Chinese 4 · Indian 4 · Mediterranean 4 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 3 · Middle Eastern 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Vietnamese 3 · Caribbean 2 · European 2 · French 2 · Korean 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Sushi 2 · Thai 2 · African 1 · Greek 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 130 · Quick service 40 · Bar 22 · Casual dining 19 · Bakery 16 · Café 13 · Specialty food shop 11 · Coffee shop 10 · Dessert 10 · Juice, smoothie, tea 6 · Other 6 · Brewery / taproom 5 · Delivery-focused 3 · Fast casual 1 · Food truck 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5485 Restaurant And Bar | Casual dining · Bar | 5485 Twin Knolls Rd | open | |
| Albura Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 8980 MD-108 Ste KO | open |
| Althea's Almost Famous | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 8775 Cloudleap Ct | open |
| Altheas Almost | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9760 Basket Ring Rd | open | |
| An Loi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 7104 Minstrel Way | open |
| Anna's Coffee Roastery | Café | Coffee | 8827 Centre Park Dr Ste D | open |
| Armour Swift Eckrich | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9250 Rumsey Rd | open | |
| Asean Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 8775 Centre Park Dr | open |
| Azul 17 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 9400 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| Bgr Burgers Grilled Right | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 6250 Columbia Crossing Cir Ste D | open |
| Bills Backers of Central Maryland | Bar | 8850 Stanford Blvd | open | |
| BJ's Restaurants BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | Casual dining · Brewery / taproom · Bar | American | 6181 Columbia Crossing Circle | open |
| Boardwalk Fries | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9220 Rumsey Rd | open | |
| Bob Evans Bob Evans | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 8325 Benson Dr | open |
| Bon Fresco Bon Fresco | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 6945 Oakland Mills Rd | open |
| Bondoori Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 8765 Centre Park Dr Ste 12B | open |
| Bonheur Patisserie and Deli | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 7106 Minstrel Way | open |
| Boro Kabob NAAN KABOB | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 9350 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| Brdancat Management, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9017 Mendenhall Ct | open | |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 6191 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 8835 Centre Park Drive Suite 100 | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 7106 Minstrel Way | open |
| BurgerFi BURGERFI | Quick service | Burgers · American | 6181 Old Dobbin Ln | open |
| Butter, Sugar, Magic | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | Dark Hawk Cir | open |
| Cafe De Paris | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 8808 Centre Park Dr | open |
| Calcutta Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7284 Cradlerock Way Ste E | open | |
| California Tortilla California Tortilla Qatar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 6250 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| Caribeyond Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 6490 Dobbin Road, C | open |
| Carryout Menu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 6656 Dobbin Rd | open |
| Caseys Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 9176 Red Branch Rd Ste T | open |
| CAVA CAVA | Quick service | Mediterranean · Healthy / salads / bowls | 6181 Old Dobbin Lane | open |
| Cazbar - Columbia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 9400 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| Centre Park Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 8808 Centre Park Dr | open |
| Cha Ya Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 8874 McGaw Rd | open |
| Cheeburger Cheeburger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 8872 McGaw Rd | open |
| Chick N' Friends | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 7290 Cradlerock Way | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 4905 Executive Park Dr | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 6375 Dobbin Rd | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 6181 Old Dobbin Ln Ste 100 | open |
| Chutney Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 9400 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo Restaurants | Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 8874 McGaw Rd | open |
| Columbia Ale House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8775 Cloudleap Ct | open | |
| Cosi | Other | Sandwiches | 6181 Old Dobbin Ln Ste 200 | open |
| Crimson Coward Crimson Coward | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 7090 Deepage Dr | open |
| Cushwa and Rad Pies Taproom | Casual dining · Bar | 6695 Dobbin Rd Ste G | open | |
| Dave's Hot Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6131 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| Deli Town | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 8785 Cloudleap Ct | open |
| Dog Capitol Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open | |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 9400 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| Don Pablo's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6191 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Juice / smoothies · Dessert | 9200 Old Annapolis Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 7106 Minstrel Way | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 5880 Robert Oliver Place | open |
| El Rinconcito Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6425 Dobbin Center Way | open |
| Elliott’s Craft Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 8330 Benson Dr | open |
| Everkids Playhouse, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5405 Twin Knolls Rd Ste 3 | open | |
| Famous Dave's Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que of America | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 6201 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| Fifty Four Eighty Five | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 5485 Twin Knolls Rd | open |
| Fire Rock Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 5888 Robert Oliver Pl Ste A | open |
| First Watch First Watch | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 6478 Dobbin Center Way | open |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 6435 Dobbin Center Way | open |
| Frisco Columbia | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 8895 McGaw Rd | open | |
| Frisco Taphouse and Brewery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6695 Dobbin Rd | open | |
| Fuddruckers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 6486 Dobbin Way | open |
| Great Harvest Bread Company | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 8835 Centre Park Dr #104 | open |
| Green Grapes Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9143 Red Branch Rd Ste A | open | |
| Greystone Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 8850 Columbia 100 Pkwy | open |
| Gyu-Kaku Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · BBQ · Asian | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open |
| Hanamura Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Thai · Sushi | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open |
| Hard Times Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8865 Stanford Blvd Ste 101 | open | |
| HomeSlyce HomeSlyce | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 9400 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| honeygrow | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6131 Columbia Crossing Circle, Suite T5 | open | |
| House Of India | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 9350 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| Hunan Manor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 7091 Deepage Dr | open |
| Icad | Bar | 6001 Jamina Downs | open | |
| Ichiban Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 6250 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| Icing On The Cake Maryland | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8205 Snowden River Parkway, D | open | |
| IHOP IHOP | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 8825 Centre Park Dr | open |
| Industrial Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 9143 Red Branch Rd Ste A | open |
| Inspired Options Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9192 Red Branch Rd Ste 200 | open | |
| Iron Flag BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 8815 Centre Park Dr | open |
| Jak Family Enterprises Inc Dba Bon Fresco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6945 Oakland Mills Rd | open | |
| Jason's Deli Jason's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 8874 McGaw Rd | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 8827 Centre Park Dr | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 6191 Old Dobbin Ln | open |
| JS Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 8970 MD-108 STE B | open |
| Jules | Bakery | Bakery | 7120 Minstrel Way Ste 206 | open |
| Just Edwards | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · European | 5850 Waterloo Rd | open |
| K-manna Fusion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 9350 Snowden River Pkwy Ste J | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 7125 Minstrel Way | open |
| Kome Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 7106 Minstrel Way Ste G | open |
| Kuramo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 8775 Cloudleap Ct | open |
| La Fiesta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 8825 Centre Park Dr | open |
| la Madeleine La Madeleine Bakery & Cafe | Bakery · Café | Bakery · French · Coffee | 6211 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| Ledo Pizza Columbia, MD Ledo Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 6955 Oakland Mills Rd | open |
| Lime & Salt Taco Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8775 Cloudleap Ct | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8775 Cloudleap Ct | open |
| Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 8900 Stanford Blvd | open |
| LongHorn Steakhouse LongHorn Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 8650 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| Los Pinos Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 8775 Cloudleap Ct #115 | open |
| Lucky's China Inn Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 5865 Robert Oliver Pl | open |
| Maiwand Kabob Maiwand Kabob | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 6131 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| Mango Grove Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Vegetarian | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 8211 Snowden River Pky | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 7244 Cradle Rock Way | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 6385 Dobbin Rd | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 8305 Benson Dr | open |
| Mirchi Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open |
| Mission BBQ MISSION BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 6270 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| MrBeast Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 8872 Mcgaw Rd | open |
| Natural Market and Cafe | Café | Coffee | 7130 Minstrel Way | open |
| Navadurga Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5810 Robert Oliver Pl | open | |
| Nguyen Nguyen Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8865 Stanford Blvd Ste 103 | open | |
| Nichi Bei Kai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9400 Snowden River Pkwy Ste 120 | open | |
| Nms2 Dining Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8825 Centre Park Dr | open | |
| Noodles & Company Noodles & Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho · American | 6191 Old Dobbin Ln | open |
| Nottingham's Tavern | Bar · Casual dining | 8850 Stanford Blvd | open | |
| NYC Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5865 Robert Oliver Pl | open |
| Oh What A Cake | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 6656 Dobbin Rd | open |
| Oh! Poke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 8765 Centre Park Dr Ste 12 | open |
| Olive Garden Olive Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 8315 Benson Dr | open |
| Panda Express | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6455 Dobbin Rd Ste 32 | open | |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 6435 Dobbin Rd | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 9350 snowden river pkwy | open |
| Pei Wei Asian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 6478 Dobbin Center Way | open |
| Pete's Snowballs | Dessert | Dessert | 9220 Old Montgomery Rd | open |
| Philly's Best Pizza & Subs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches | 5134 Thunder Hill Rd | open |
| Pho Dat Thanh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 9400 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| Pho La Cay | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open |
| Pie Five Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6455 Dobbin Rd Ste 32 | open |
| Pipinos Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8775 Centre Park Dr | open | |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 9160 MD-108 | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 7106 Minstrel Way Unit 6 Unit 6 | open |
| Pizzaman Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Pizza · Italian | 5810 Robert Oliver Pl | open |
| Pk International Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7106 Minstrel Way Ste D | open | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 8809 Centre Park Drive | open |
| Potbelly Potbelly Sandwich Shop | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 6490 Dobbin Center Way | open |
| primo hoagies | Other | Sandwiches | 6476 Dobbin Center Way | open |
| Pub Dog Pizza and Drafthouse | Bar · Casual dining | Pizza | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open |
| Pure Green Pure Green Franchise | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 6476 Dobbin Center Way | open |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill Qdoba | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6476 Dobbin Center Way | open |
| Quickway Japanese Hibachi Quickway Japanese Hibachi Carter's Crossing | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 6490 Dobbin Center Way | open |
| renata's tasty bites | Bakery | Bakery | 9350 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Breakfast | 8874 McGaw Rd | open |
| Riverside Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open |
| Robinson & Associates Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6230 Old Dobbin Ln | open | |
| Roggenart Roggenart | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 6476 Dobbin Center Way | open | |
| Roma's MD | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Italian · Sandwiches · Pizza | 5325 Phelps Luck Dr | open |
| Royal Pizza Subs & Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 9400 Snowden River Pkwy #111 | open |
| Royal Taj Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 8335 Benson Dr | open |
| Salty Dogoods Holdings Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8775 Centre Park Dr | open | |
| Shaun Brothers, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5134 Thunder Hill Rd | open | |
| Shi Miao Dao Noodle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7106 Minstrel Way Ste G | open | |
| Sindy's Deli & Cafe | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Café | Sandwiches · Coffee | 9042 MD-108 | open |
| Smallcakes | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open |
| Smoothie King Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea · Delivery-focused | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 8874 McGaw Road Suite C | open |
| Sonoma's Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 7284 Cradlerock Way | open |
| Stanford Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 8900 Stanford Blvd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop | Coffee | 7200 Cradlerock Way | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 7090 Deepage Drive | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 6490 Dobbin Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 6111 Dobbin Rd | open |
| Strapazza of Columbia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 8775 Centre Park Dr | open |
| Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 9123 Old Annapolis Road, 101 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 7106 Minstrel Way Ste D | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 7248 Cradlerock Way | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 6251 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| Suncrust Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches | 7180 Cradlerock Way | open |
| Sushi King Sushi King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 6490 Dobbin Rd Ste F & | open |
| Sweet Finishes | Other · Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 9400 Snowden River Pkwy | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 7102 Minstrel Way | open |
| Taqueria Parranda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6455 Dobbin Rd #45 | open |
| Tenderfix By Noah Schnapp | Quick service | 8825 Centre Park Dr | open | |
| Texas Roadhouse Texas Roadhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 8820 Stanford Blvd | open |
| TGI Fridays | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8330 Benson Dr | open | |
| THB Bagelry and Deli THB Bagelry & Deli | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches · Breakfast | 6250-C3 Columbia Crossing Cir | open |
| The Ale House Columbia | Casual dining · Bar | American | 6480 Dobbin Center Way | open |
| The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille The Greene Turtle | Bar · Casual dining | 8872 McGaw Rd Ste C | open | |
| The Mongolian Grill Of Columbia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 8865 Stanford Blvd Ste 107 | open |
| The Periodic Table | Casual dining · Bar | 8808 Centre Park Dr | open | |
| The Shabby Owl | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6243 Deep Earth Ln | open | |
| Three Brothers Italian Restaurant Three Brothers from Italy Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 8872 McGaw Rd | open |
| Tino's Italian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 8775 Centre Park Dr | open |
| Tous Les Jours | Coffee shop | Coffee | 8865 Stanford Blvd | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 6455 Dobbin Rd | open |
| Upper Crust Pizzeria | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Pizza · Sandwiches · Italian | 8835 Centre Park Dr #103 | open |
| Vegan Soul Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 8775 Cloudleap Ct | open |
| Vennari's Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 7180 Cradlerock Way Ste B | open |
| Vennari's Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches · Italian | 7180 Cradlerock Way | open |
| Victoria Gastro Pub | Casual dining · Bar | 8201 Snowden River Pkwy | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 9150 Rt 108 | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 6355 Dobbin Road | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | 8775 Centre Park Dr | open | |
| Xenia Greek Kouzina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 8850 Columbia 100 Pkwy | open |
| Xitomate | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 5850 Waterloo Rd | open |
| Yogicup Frozen Yogurt | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 8865 Stanford Blvd #133 | open |
| Yumyum Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6490 Dobbin Rd Ste C | open | |
| Amanda's Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 6425 Dobbin Center Way | closed | |
| Donatos Pizza Red Robin Gourmet Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Burgers · American | 8640 Snowden River Pkwy | closed |
| Happy Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 7284 Cradlerock Way Ste C | closed |
| Ijyj's Carryout & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 8950 State Route 108 | closed |
| Nalley Fresh - Columbia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 6455 Dobbin Rd Ste 45 | closed |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 8765 Centre Park Dr Ste 12a | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 54 | 53 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 46 | 45 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 55 | 53 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 74 | 73 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 68 | 64 | 34 | 24 | 6 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 67 | 63 | 34 | 24 | 5 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 72 | 69 | 38 | 26 | 5 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 72 | 69 | 34 | 32 | 3 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 80 | 75 | 32 | 36 | 6 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 85 | 82 | 33 | 42 | 7 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 83 | 81 | 31 | 43 | 7 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 89 | 86 | 31 | 49 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 97 | 93 | 32 | 54 | 6 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 106 | 103 | 38 | 59 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 104 | 101 | 37 | 55 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 106 | 102 | 37 | 56 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 103 | 99 | 39 | 52 | 7 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 101 | 99 | 38 | 52 | 8 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 109 | 106 | 39 | 59 | 8 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 111 | 107 | 40 | 60 | 7 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 109 | 105 | 38 | 58 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 112 | 108 | 36 | 62 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 115 | 111 | 37 | 63 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 118 | 115 | 39 | 64 | 12 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 118 | 114 | 40 | 61 | 13 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 118 | 114 | 40 | 63 | 11 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 112 | 108 | 36 | 63 | 9 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 114 | 110 | 38 | 65 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 119 | 113 | 41 | 66 | 6 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 123 | 115 | 42 | 67 | 6 | — | NAICS2022 |