BMIE Market 22203
Arlington County, Virginia · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 26,594 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,624 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 13,781 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±749 · 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 | 21,850 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 12,018 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $140,135 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,000 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 33.2 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 | $2,416 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±68 · 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 | $826,800 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±74,078 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 89 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 22203 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 40.3 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +15.6% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +1.1% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +21.9% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +64.8% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 92 (range 80–104) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.5 per year, r² 0.09) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 71 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 91 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 57 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 60 / 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 22203. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.09, 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. Virginia and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 591, 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: 71 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 90.9 | 91 | 40% | +36.4 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 57.1 | 57 | 35% | +20.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 60.4 | 60 | 25% | +15.1 |
Consumer Market Score: 91 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 26,594 | 86 | 40% | +34.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 140,135 | 95 | 40% | +37.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 13,781 | 92 | 20% | +18.4 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 57 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 1.1 | 47 | 35% | +16.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 33.5 | 17 | 25% | +4.3 |
| Population (ACS) | 26,594 | 86 | 20% | +17.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 140,135 | 95 | 20% | +19.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 15.6 | 74 | 50% | +36.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 1.1 | 47 | 30% | +14.2 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 21.9 | 47 | 20% | +9.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (214)
By cuisine
Coffee 32 · American 26 · Sandwiches 20 · Asian 13 · Mexican 13 · Pizza 12 · Bakery 10 · Burgers 10 · Latin American (other) 10 · Healthy / salads / bowls 9 · Italian 9 · Chicken / wings 8 · Japanese 8 · BBQ 6 · Chinese 6 · Dessert 6 · Middle Eastern 6 · Sushi 5 · Breakfast 4 · Indian 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Seafood 4 · Thai 4 · Mediterranean 3 · Noodles / ramen / pho 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · Greek 2 · Hawaiian / Pacific 2 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Vegetarian 2 · African 1 · Brazilian 1 · European 1 · Filipino 1 · French 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Korean 1 · Peruvian 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 145 · Quick service 28 · Bar 22 · Café 22 · Coffee shop 20 · Casual dining 13 · Bakery 12 · Dessert 8 · Specialty food shop 6 · Juice, smoothie, tea 5 · Other 5 · Fast casual 3 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| &pizza &pizza | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 3924 Wilson Blvd | open |
| A-town Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4100 Fairfax Dr | open | |
| Advance Car Rental Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 900 N Randolph St | open | |
| All About Burger Ballston Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 671 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Angel's Tipicos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 923 S George Mason Dr | open |
| Applebee's Applebee's Brasil | Casual dining · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 900 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Arby's - CLOSED | Quick service | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open | |
| Asahi Kaiten | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 671 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels | Quick service · Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 4238 Wilson Blvd Spc 1160 | open |
| Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 3701 Fairfax Dr | open |
| Badaro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 933 N Quincy St | open |
| Ballston Potbelly | Quick service | Sandwiches | 4250 Fairfax Drive | open |
| Ballston &pizza | Quick service | 3924 Wilson Blvd | open | |
| Ballston Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 4601 Fairfax Dr | open |
| Ballston Local | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 900 N Glebe Rd | open |
| bartaco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 120 | open |
| Big Buns Big Buns | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 4401 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Bistro 1521 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino | 900 N Glebe Rd Ste 100 | open |
| Bollywood Bistro Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Bowl Play / Monster Tea | Dessert · Café · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 901 N Nelson St | open |
| brgr:shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | Sandwiches · Burgers | 4215 Fairfax Dr | open |
| Brick's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4809 1st St N | open | |
| Bronson Bierhall | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4100 Fairfax Dr | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings | 950 N Glebe Rd #130 | open |
| BurgerIM | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3811 Fairfax Dr | open |
| Cafe Tirolo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 4001 Fairfax Dr # 16 | open |
| Caffè Nero Caffè Nero | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4100 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, 22203 | open |
| Call Your Mother Deli Call Your Mother Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Coffee shop · Bakery | Sandwiches · Coffee · Bakery | 4000 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Car Wash Coffee, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 121 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| Carbonara | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 3865 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Caribbean Breeze | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian | 4100 Fairfax Dr | open |
| CarPool | Bar | 900 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| CAVA CAVA | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Mediterranean · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4121 Wilson Boulevard Suite 102A | open |
| Charley's | Other | Sandwiches | 4238 Wilson Blvd #158 | open |
| Cheesetique | Casual dining | 800 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 671 N Glebe Rd Ste 1270 | open |
| China Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 81 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4300 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Chopt Creative Salad Co. Chopt Creative Salad Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 4201 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4238 Wilson Blvd., Space 1236 | open |
| Compass Coffee Compass Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4100 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Copa Kitchen & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 150 | open |
| Crafthouse Arlington Crafthouse - USA | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Brewery / taproom | BBQ · American · Sandwiches · Burgers | 901 N Glebe Rd Ste 105 | open |
| Crystal Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 4819 1st St N | open |
| Daily Grind | Coffee shop | Coffee | 933 N Quincy St | open |
| Dan & Brad's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 950 N Stafford St | open |
| Dirt | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4121 Wilson Blvd Ste 102B | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 550 North Quincy St | open |
| Dumpling District | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 127 | open |
| Dunkin Donuts Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 70 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 4201 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3701 Fairfax Dr | open | |
| Eastern Carryout | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | American | 319 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Eat More Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 708 N Glebe Rd | open |
| El Paso Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4235 N Pershing Dr | open |
| El Ranchero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4617 Wilson Blvd | open |
| El Rey Ballston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4201 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Elevation Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4100 Fairfax Dr | open | |
| Exon | Dessert · Bar | 700 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| First Down Sports Bar & Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 4213 Fairfax Dr | open | |
| Florence Famous Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Front Page Arlington | Bar | 4201 Wilson Blvd #103 | open | |
| Gateway Marketplace Cafe | Quick service | 901 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| Go Poke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 110 | open |
| Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe - Ballston | Café · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert · Bakery | 672 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Grand Cru Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4301 Wilson Blvd Ste 100 | open | |
| Grand Cru Wine Bar And Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 4301 Wilson Blvd Ste 100 | open |
| Green Foods Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 307 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| Greenheart | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 4121 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Gute Leute | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 800 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Gyu San Japanese BBQ & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · BBQ | 4300 Wilson Blvd Ste 150 | open |
| Hal and Als BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Halal / kosher · American | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 875 N Randolph st, Unit B | open |
| Hawkers Asian Street Food Hawkers Asian Street Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Asian | 4201 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Hot Lola's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Hunan Gate | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4233 Fairfax Dr | open |
| I Love Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 138 | open |
| Ice Cream Jubilee Ice Cream Jubilee | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 935 N Stafford St | open |
| Il Forno Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 900 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Istanbul Grill Virginia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 4617 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Jen's Kitchen | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 901 N Nelson St | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 550 N Quincy St Unit B | open |
| Jinya Ramen Bar JINYA Ramen Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Jon’s Joint | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 250 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Kabob Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 933 N Quincy St | open |
| Kapnos Taverna | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 4000 Wilson Blvd | open |
| KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 70 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Kung Fu Tea Kung Fu Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · Asian | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 127 | open |
| La Choza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| La Coop Coffee Company | Coffee shop | Coffee | 4807 1st St N | open |
| La Tasca - Bq Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 150 | open | |
| Laura Cooks | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 875 N Randolph St Ste B | open |
| LEBTAV | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4000 Wilson Blvd | open | |
| Lee's Sandwiches Arlington | Quick service | Sandwiches | 801 N Quincy St | open |
| Life Alive Organic Cafe Ballston Life Alive Organic Cafe | Café | Coffee · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 818 N Quincy St | open |
| Maizal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| maman Maman | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 4121 Wilson Blvd #102C | open |
| Manchu Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Manhattan Bagel | Bakery | Bakery | 4201 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Mary's Cafe | Café | Coffee | 4301 Wilson Blvd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5009 Wilson Blvd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 40 N Glebe Rd | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open | |
| Memphis Bar-B-Q | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open | |
| mezeh Mezeh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 671 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Mi Pueblo Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 77 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Mike's Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 900 N Stuart St Unit 102 | open |
| Mnb Enterprises Llc Dba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 900 N Stuart St Ste 102 | open | |
| Mussel Bar & Grille Arlington | Casual dining · Bar | 800 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| Mwb Development I Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 901 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| Naked Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 933 N Quincy St | open |
| Nando's Nando's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · BBQ · African | 4401 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Natural Cafe Market & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 850 N Randolph St Ste 119 | open |
| Neighborhood Restaurant Group X Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4075 Wilson Blvd | open | |
| Noodles & Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 4238 Wilson Blvd #1130 | open |
| Oh K Dog Ballston Quarter | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Korean · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Okoze Sushi (Russian Hills) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1207 union st | open |
| Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 4821 1st St N | open |
| P.F. Chang's P.F. Chang's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 901 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Panda Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Coffee | 5021 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 4250 Fairfax Drive | open |
| Pardon My Cheesesteak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 935 N Stafford St | open | |
| Pepita Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4000 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Pines of Florence | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 3811 Fairfax Dr | open |
| Pink Star Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 4040 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Pinzimini | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 801 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Pizza Authentica | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 850 N Randolph St | open |
| Pizza Roma Pizza Roma | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Pizza | 4219 N Fairfax Dr | open |
| Pizza Vinoteca | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 800 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Poke It Up | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4401 Fairfax Dr | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4241 N Pershing Dr | open |
| Poppyseed Rye | Other | Sandwiches | 818 N Quincy St | open |
| Potbelly Potbelly Sandwich Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 4250 Fairfax Dr | open |
| Pupuseria Dona Azucena | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 71 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| Qlc Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4401 Fairfax Dr Ste 103 | open | |
| Quincy Hall | Bar · Casual dining | 4001 Fairfax Dr | open | |
| Ravi Chatkhara | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Middle Eastern | 303 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Ravi Kabob House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Middle Eastern | 305 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Republic Kitchen & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 801 N Quincy St | open |
| Republik Coffee Bar | Coffee shop | Coffee | 4401 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Rice Crook | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 104 | open |
| Ricky's Pub & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Latin American (other) | 237 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery | Brewery / taproom | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open | |
| Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe Roggenart | Bakery · Café | Bakery · European · Coffee | 4401 Wilson Blvd Unit 103 | open |
| Roll'd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Rustico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4075 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Savor Salvadoreño | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 900 N Stuart St | open |
| Secoya Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 77 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| Sense of Place Café | Café | Coffee | 4807 1st St N | open |
| Shake Shack Shake Shack | Quick service | Burgers · American | 4201 Wilson Blvd Suite 0180 | open |
| Shiki Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 671 N Glebe Rd Ste 1248 | open |
| Sichuan Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1976 901 North Quincy St | open |
| Sidekick Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Silver Diner Silver Diner | Casual dining | American | 4400 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Silver Leaf Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4610 Fairfax Dr | open | |
| Sloppy Mama's BBQ: Ballston Quarter Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Solstice Lounge on 6th Street | Bar | 5008 6th St N | open | |
| South Block South Block | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 4150 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Stageplate Bistro - Arlington | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 900 N Glebe Rd | open |
| StarBotanics | Café | Coffee | 6024 1st St N | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 801 N. Glebe Rd. | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 624B N Glebe Rd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 901 N Nelson St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4227 N. Fairfax Drive | open |
| Super Pollo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · BBQ | 5011 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Super Pollo Super Pollo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) · Chicken / wings | 550 N Quincy St | open |
| Superette | Bar | Sandwiches | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Sushi 2 Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 901 N Stuart St # 117 | open |
| Sweet Leaf | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 800 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| Sweet Leaf Sweet Leaf Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 650 N Quincy St | open |
| Sweetgreen sweetgreen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4075 Wilson Blvd #C | open |
| T-swirl Crepe T-swirl Crepe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Japanese · Asian | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Taco Bamba Ballston Taco Bamba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4000 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Tandoor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open | |
| Tara Temple | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 4001 Fairfax Dr | open |
| Taylor Gourmet | Other | Sandwiches | 4000 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Ted's Bulletin Ted's Bulletin | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Ted's Montana Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 4300 Wilson Blvd Ste 130 | open |
| Testocules Lounge II | Bar | open | ||
| Thai Curry Thai Curry by Nonglek | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 307 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Thai Terrace Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 801 N Quincy St | open | |
| Thai Treasure Restaurant and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 3811 N Fairfax Dr | open |
| The Bronson Of Arlington Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4100 Fairfax Dr | open | |
| The Commentary | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 801 N Glebe Rd | open |
| The Local Oyster Ballston Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4238 Wilson Blvd | open | |
| The Salt Line The Salt Line - Ballston | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Seafood | 4040 Wilson Blvd #740 | open |
| The Union | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3811 Fairfax Dr | open |
| Timber Pizza Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 135 | open |
| Tivoli Gourmet Deli | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 901 N Stuart St #115 | open |
| Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita III | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3811 Fairfax Dr Ste 175 | open |
| Tous Les Jours | Coffee shop | Coffee | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 127 | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 3811 N Fairfax Dr | open |
| True Food Kitchen True Food Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls · American | 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 1110 | open |
| Tuk Tuk Kitchen Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4819 1st St N | open | |
| Two Chefs Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian · Greek | 5019 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Uncle Julio's Uncle Julio's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 4301 Fairfax Dr #100 | open |
| Union Jack's British Pub | Bar | 671 N Glebe Rd | open | |
| UNO Pizzeria & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4201 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Urban Tandoor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 801 N Quincy St #130 | open |
| Vapiano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 4401 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Vapiano Usa, Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 901 N Glebe Rd Ste 200 | open | |
| Water & Wall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3811 Fairfax Dr | open |
| We The Pizza We, The Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4201 Wilson Blvd Ste 120 | open |
| Which Wich Superior Sandwiches | Other | Sandwiches | 4300 Wilson Blvd | open |
| Willow | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4301 Fairfax Dr | open |
| World of Beer | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast | 4300 Wilson Blvd Unit 130 | open |
| Yona | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 4000 Wilson Blvd Ste C | open |
| Zavaleta's Mariscos | Bar | Seafood · Latin American (other) | 77 N Glebe Rd | open |
| Zoës Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 4245 Fairfax Dr Ste 150 | open |
| Zoup | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4401 Fairfax Dr Ste 102 | open | |
| Ballston Bloom's Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4238 Wilson Blvd | closed | |
| Uptown Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 3865 Wilson Blvd Ste 175 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 61 | 61 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 66 | 65 | 26 | 37 | 2 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 64 | 63 | 25 | 36 | 2 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 70 | 69 | 28 | 38 | 3 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 77 | 75 | 30 | 42 | 3 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 70 | 68 | 29 | 34 | 4 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 79 | 73 | 29 | 35 | 7 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 85 | 79 | 28 | 41 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 81 | 78 | 30 | 38 | 7 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 85 | 82 | 30 | 40 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 93 | 89 | 32 | 45 | 9 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 99 | 95 | 32 | 47 | 12 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 94 | 90 | 31 | 44 | 12 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 91 | 88 | 26 | 47 | 12 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 97 | 94 | 28 | 49 | 14 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 91 | 88 | 30 | 44 | 11 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 91 | 88 | 32 | 44 | 11 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 88 | 83 | 28 | 44 | 9 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 97 | 93 | 37 | 45 | 9 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 92 | 87 | 36 | 42 | 7 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 82 | 77 | 33 | 37 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 82 | 77 | 34 | 38 | 4 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 97 | 92 | 40 | 45 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 93 | 89 | 38 | 42 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 93 | 89 | 39 | 43 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 97 | 95 | 42 | 46 | 6 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 94 | 89 | 43 | 38 | 8 | — | NAICS2022 |