BMIE Market 23221
Richmond city, Virginia · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 14,402 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±808 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,656 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±380 · 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 | 13,680 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 7,816 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $99,816 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,126 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 36.9 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,518 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±72 · 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 | $582,000 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±41,295 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 61 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 23221 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 31.4 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +3.4% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +7.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +74.3% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +45.2% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 57 (range 52–62) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.1 per year, r² 0.02) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 65 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 79 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 52 / 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 23221. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.1 restaurants per year, r² 0.02, 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: 65 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 78.9 | 79 | 40% | +31.5 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 52.4 | 52 | 35% | +18.4 |
| Market Momentum Score | 60.4 | 60 | 25% | +15.1 |
Consumer Market Score: 79 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 14,402 | 76 | 40% | +30.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 99,816 | 81 | 40% | +32.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 7,656 | 81 | 20% | +16.1 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 52 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 7.0 | 51 | 35% | +18.0 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 42.4 | 12 | 25% | +3.1 |
| Population (ACS) | 14,402 | 76 | 20% | +15.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 99,816 | 81 | 20% | +16.2 |
Market Momentum Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 3.4 | 60 | 50% | +29.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 7.0 | 51 | 30% | +15.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 74.3 | 76 | 20% | +15.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (154)
By cuisine
American 20 · Coffee 19 · Asian 11 · Bakery 11 · Dessert 9 · Pizza 9 · Sandwiches 9 · Mexican 8 · Healthy / salads / bowls 6 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 6 · Italian 6 · Japanese 6 · European 5 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · Sushi 5 · Tea / bubble tea 5 · Burgers 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Mediterranean 4 · Middle Eastern 4 · Breakfast 3 · Chinese 3 · French 3 · Greek 3 · Indian 2 · Seafood 2 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Thai 2 · Vegetarian 2 · Vietnamese 2 · BBQ 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Korean 1 · Latin American (other) 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Steakhouse 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 101 · Bar 23 · Café 16 · Bakery 14 · Dessert 14 · Coffee shop 12 · Quick service 10 · Casual dining 9 · Juice, smoothie, tea 9 · Specialty food shop 5 · Brewery / taproom 4 · Food truck 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akida Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 606 N Sheppard St | open |
| Aldo's Bar And Grill | Casual dining · Bar | American | 2810 W Grace St | open |
| Amici Ristorante | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3343 W Cary St | open | |
| Ariana Kabob | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Indian | 3033 W Cary St | open |
| Arianna's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 700 N Sheppard St | open |
| B-Side Bakehouse | Bakery | Bakery | 707 N. Sheppard Street | open |
| Babes of Carytown | Bar | 3166 W Cary St | open | |
| Baker's Crust Artisan Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3553 W Cary St | open | |
| Bandito's Burrito Lounge | Bar | Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2905 Patterson Ave | open |
| Baskin-Robbins | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Café | Dessert · Coffee · Breakfast | 11 S Nansemond St | open |
| Bb.q Chicken Carytown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3300 W Cary St | open | |
| Belmont Food Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 27 N Belmont Ave | open |
| Belmont Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 602 N Belmont Ave | open |
| BESONDER LLC | Dessert · Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Bakery | 2911 W CARY ST, SUIT A | open |
| Black Hand Coffee Co | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3101 Patterson Ave | open |
| Boba Tea & Snow Ice House RVA | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Tea / bubble tea | 3431 W Cary St | open |
| Botanya Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · Italian | 3314 W Cary St | open |
| Bryant's Cider | Brewery / taproom · Winery / distillery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3423 W Cary St | open | |
| Bryant's Cider & Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 3423 W Cary St | open | |
| Buddy's Place Buddy's Place | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 600 N Sheppard St | open | |
| Burger Bach | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers | 3426 W Cary St | open |
| Burtons Grill & Bar Burtons Grill & Bar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 3520 W Cary St | open |
| C Street | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3325 W Cary St | open |
| Cafe Diem | Bar | 600 N Sheppard St | open | |
| Can Can Brasserie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 3120 W Cary St | open |
| Candy Valley Cake Company | Bakery | Bakery | 710 Lafayette St | open |
| Capital One Capital One | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 2933 West Cary Street | open |
| Cartwheels & Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2820 W Cary St | open |
| Carytown Burgers & Fries | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3449 W Cary St | open |
| Carytown Gyro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Greek | 3459 W Cary St | open |
| Carytown Seafood Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 3300 W Cary St | open |
| Carytown Teas | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 24 S Nansemond St | open |
| Chewy's Bagels | Bakery | Bakery | 3138 W Cary St | open |
| China Panda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 616 N Sheppard St | open |
| Chiocca's | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 425 N Belmont Ave | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 10 N Nansemond St Ste D | open |
| Chum Chum Onigiri | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 2820 W Cary St | open |
| Citizen Burger Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2907 W Cary St | open |
| Clay Acquisitions Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3101 Patterson Ave | open | |
| Coppolas Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2900 W Cary St | open |
| Crispý Cones Crispý Cones | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3449 W Cary St | open |
| Deco Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 2901 Park Ave | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 3208 W Cary St Unit B | open |
| Don't Look Back | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2929 W Cary St | open |
| Double T's Real Smoked BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 2907 W Cary St | open |
| Dumpling & Noodle Cart | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho · Chinese | 3321 W Cary St | open |
| Dunkin Donuts And Baskin Robbins Ice Cream | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 11 S Nansemond St | open | |
| East Coast Provisions | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Sushi · Steakhouse · Japanese | 3411 W Cary St | open |
| Fire and Hops Pizza Co. | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Pizza | 1 N Belmont Ave | open |
| First Stop Donuts | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck · Dessert | Dessert | open | |
| Food Fanatics Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2901 Park Ave | open | |
| For the Love of Chocolate | Dessert | Dessert | 3136 W Cary St | open |
| Fuel Pump | Bar · Coffee shop | Coffee | 3200 W Cary St | open |
| Galaxy Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3109 W Cary St | open |
| Garden Grove Brewing And Urban Winery | Brewery / taproom | 3445 W Cary St | open | |
| Gelsomino Restaurants Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3123 W Cary St | open | |
| Goatocado | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 3112 W Cary St | open |
| Great Wraps | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 3145 W Cary St | open |
| Greek on Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 3107 W Cary St | open |
| Hai Y’all | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2915 W Cary St | open | |
| Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 4009 Hanover Ave | open | |
| Home Sweet Home | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 3433 W Cary St | open |
| Hot Dog Adventures Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3109 W Cary St | open | |
| Importante Bodega Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 3031 W Cary St | open |
| Jalapenos Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 3125 W Cary St Unit1 | open |
| Jean Jacques Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 3136 W Cary St | open |
| Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 3500 W Cary St C150 | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3314 W Cary St | open |
| Juno Restaurant Group Ii Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 N Belmont Ave | open | |
| Juno Restaurant Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 800 N Cleveland St | open | |
| Karsen’s | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3411 W Cary St | open | |
| Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge Kilwins | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 3115 W Cary St | open |
| Kokee Tea Kokee Tea Carytown | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 3152 W Cary St | open |
| La Cave | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2925 W Cary St | open | |
| Les Crepes Carytown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · French · European | 3325 W Cary St | open |
| Little Saint | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 2901 Park Ave | open |
| Lolita's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2929 W Cary St | open | |
| Lucky Chopsticks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Healthy / salads / bowls · Hawaiian / Pacific · Asian | 3000 W Cary St | open |
| Madre Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3200 W Cary St | open | |
| Mary Angela's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3345 W Cary St | open |
| Mayu Sushi & Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Sushi · Japanese · Asian | 3028 W Cary St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3410 W Cary St | open |
| Mellow Mushroom Mellow Mushroom | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 3012 W Cary St | open |
| Mezzanine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3433 W Cary St | open |
| Minglewood Bake Shop | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 3337 W Cary St | open |
| Mink Cocktail Lounge | Bar | 3322 W Cary St | open | |
| Miracle on Cary | Bar | 3113 W Cary St | open | |
| Mom's Siam | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 2811 W Cary St | open |
| Momotaro Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 2803 W Cary St | open |
| Montana Gold Bread Co | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee · American | 3543 W Cary St | open |
| My Business | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 3120 W Cary St | open |
| Nacho Mama's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3449 W Cary St | open |
| NarWhals Rolled Ice Cream | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 3313 W Cary St | open |
| Nate's Taco Truck | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2929 W Cary St | open |
| New York Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2920 W Cary St | open |
| North End Juice Co | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 718 N Cleveland St | open |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3528 W Cary St | open |
| Nouveau Provisions | Bar | 3423 W Cary St | open | |
| Panera Bread | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 10 N Nansemond St | open |
| Peet's Coffee and Tea | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 2931 W Cary St | open |
| Philly Steak & Gyros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Sandwiches · Middle Eastern | 3443 W Cary St | open |
| Pho Luca's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 2915 W Cary St | open |
| Pizza Tonight | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2900 Kensington Ave Ste 115 | open |
| Plan Ahead Events of Richmond | Bar | 3126 W Cary St | open | |
| Pomegranate | Restaurant (service type not stated) | European | 3321 W Cary St | open |
| Portrait House | Bar | 2907 W Cary St | open | |
| Pure Green Pure Green Franchise | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 3519 Ellwood Ave | open |
| Reviresco Coffee Company | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 710 Lafayette St | open |
| Rhodes Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3107 W Cary St # A | open | |
| Richmond Restaurant Group Vii Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3411 W Cary St | open | |
| Ripple Ray's | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3123 W Cary St | open | |
| Roberto's Italian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 2934 W Cary St | open |
| Rocket Fizz | Dessert | 3031 W Cary St | open | |
| Sài Sen Organic Vietnamese Coffee | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 2820 W Cary St | open |
| Selosa | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 3125 W Cary St | open |
| Sen Organic Small Plate | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 2901 W Cary St | open |
| Sheppard Street Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 2920 Park Ave | open |
| Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 3152 West Cary Street | open |
| St. Benedict Oktoberfest | Restaurant (service type not stated) | German / Eastern European | Hanover & Belmont, Museum District | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 3544 W Cary St | open |
| Steilston Old School & Schoolhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | French · American · Bakery | 3129 W Cary St | open |
| Stella's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 1012 Lafayette St | open |
| Stuzzi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1 N Belmont Ave | open |
| Sugar and Twine | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | window, 2928, 2930 W Cary St cafe | open |
| sweetFrog sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 3137 W Cary St | open |
| Thai Diner Too | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3028 W Cary St | open | |
| The Daily Kitchen & Bar | Café | American · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 2934 W Cary St | open |
| The Franklin Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 800 N, Cleveland St | open |
| The Jasper | Bar | 3113 W Cary St | open | |
| The Mantu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 10 S Thompson St | open |
| The Pit And The Peel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3321 W Cary St | open | |
| The Sheppard Street Speakeasy | Bar | S Sheppard St | open | |
| The Stables at Belmont | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 201 N Belmont Ave | open |
| Tiny Vegan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 104 S Sheppard St | open |
| Tipsy Cupcakes Rva | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 3423 W Cary St | open |
| Torchy's Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3510 W Cary St | open |
| Torchys Tacos Torchy's Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3658 Nicholson Dr Unit 1A | open |
| Tottering Tea Cup | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 3222 W Cary St | open |
| Track Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2915 W Cary St | open | |
| Tulsi Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 3131 W Cary St | open |
| Uptown Market And Deli Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2901 Park Ave | open | |
| Verve Realty Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3311 W Cary St | open | |
| Viceroy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 600 N Sheppard St | open |
| Weezie's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 3123 W Cary St | open | |
| Xtra's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3322 W Cary St #B | open |
| Yim Chan Victor & Michael Co Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 616 N Sheppard St | open | |
| Yogahelps | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3107 Grantland Dr | open | |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 3535 Ellwood Ave | open |
| Zeus Gallery Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 201 N Belmont Ave | open |
| Zorch Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2923 W Cary St | open |
| Zzaam! Fresh Korean Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 3300 W Cary St | open |
| Carytown Cupcakes | Bakery | Bakery | 3111 W Cary St | closed |
| El Tucan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3125 W Cary St | closed | |
| Ginger Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 3145 W Cary St Ste B | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 43 | 42 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 39 | 38 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 36 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 36 | 33 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 38 | 36 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 39 | 34 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 37 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 38 | 35 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 40 | 38 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 39 | 35 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 39 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 44 | 40 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 44 | 39 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 43 | 39 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 46 | 43 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 49 | 44 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 57 | 52 | 35 | 9 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 59 | 57 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 62 | 59 | 40 | 12 | 7 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 64 | 60 | 39 | 15 | 6 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 61 | 57 | 37 | 14 | 6 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 64 | 60 | 37 | 17 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 63 | 59 | 37 | 17 | 5 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 64 | 59 | 36 | 17 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 61 | 54 | 35 | 13 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 57 | 53 | 33 | 10 | 10 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 61 | 58 | 34 | 13 | 11 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 64 | 61 | 37 | 13 | 11 | — | NAICS2022 |