BMIE Market 27513
Wake County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 46,979 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,276 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 19,966 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±950 · 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 | 40,755 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 17,067 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $121,989 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10,465 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 41.1 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 | $1,617 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 | $519,800 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±27,603 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 16.4 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 85 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 27513 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 19.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +7.6% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +11.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +19.7% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +372.2% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 81 (range 72–90) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.4 per year, r² 0.06) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 76 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 94 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 68 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 58 / 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 27513. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.4 restaurants per year, r² 0.06, 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. North Carolina and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 688, 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: 76 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 94.4 | 94 | 40% | +37.8 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 67.5 | 68 | 35% | +23.6 |
| Market Momentum Score | 58.0 | 58 | 25% | +14.5 |
Consumer Market Score: 94 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 46,979 | 96 | 40% | +38.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 121,989 | 91 | 40% | +36.4 |
| Households (ACS) | 19,966 | 97 | 20% | +19.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 11.8 | 56 | 35% | +19.5 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 18.1 | 42 | 25% | +10.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 46,979 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 121,989 | 91 | 20% | +18.2 |
Market Momentum Score: 58 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 7.6 | 65 | 50% | +32.3 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 11.8 | 56 | 30% | +16.7 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 19.7 | 45 | 20% | +9.0 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (192)
By cuisine
American 31 · Coffee 21 · Asian 17 · Bakery 15 · Pizza 15 · Sandwiches 14 · Japanese 11 · Dessert 10 · Italian 10 · Burgers 8 · Chicken / wings 7 · Indian 7 · Chinese 6 · Korean 6 · Latin American (other) 5 · Mexican 5 · Seafood 5 · Sushi 5 · Healthy / salads / bowls 4 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 4 · Middle Eastern 4 · Noodles / ramen / pho 4 · Tea / bubble tea 4 · BBQ 3 · Breakfast 3 · German / Eastern European 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · European 2 · Greek 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Vegetarian 2 · African 1 · Brazilian 1 · French 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Thai 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 118 · Bar 29 · Quick service 25 · Casual dining 20 · Bakery 19 · Café 17 · Dessert 13 · Coffee shop 11 · Juice, smoothie, tea 7 · Other 4 · Catering 3 · Fast casual 3 · Food truck 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Cary NC | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 5001 Winston Hill Dr Ste: 5015 | open |
| Abbey Road Tavern & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | American | 1195 W Chatham St | open |
| Ajumma | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 2055 Renaissance Park Pl | open |
| ALA RAHI | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1080 Darrington Dr | open |
| Amber Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | open | |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1031 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Argana Moroccan and Mediterranean | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Middle Eastern | 1246 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Aroma Indian Chinese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 160 NE Maynard Rd | open |
| Asian Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 242 Grande Heights Dr | open |
| Austin Quality Foods | Bakery | Bakery | 1 Quality Ln | open |
| Awaze Ethiopian Eritrean Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 904 NE Maynard Rd | open |
| Azami Ramen & Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 9025 Winston Hill Dr | open |
| Baba's Tea Co | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 231 E Johnson St | open |
| Back Nine Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4220 NW Cary Pkwy | open | |
| Baltic Bites | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | open | ||
| Beef 'O' Brady's | Bar | 1275 NW Maynard Rd (@ Maynard Crossing) | open | |
| Benny's Billiards and Sports Bar | Bar | Reedy Creek Square, 932 NE Maynard Rd | open | |
| Bistro In The Park | Casual dining | 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd | open | |
| Boba Baba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 12102 Bradford Green Square | open |
| Bojangles Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 3025 Winston Hill Drive | open |
| Bombay Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1305 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Bon Appetit's Atrium Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | American · Coffee | 100 SAS Campus Dr | open |
| Bonefish Grill Bonefish Grill Careers | Casual dining · Bar | American · Seafood | 7000 Weston Pkwy | open |
| Bonefish Grill Bonefish Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Seafood | 2060 Renaissance Park Pl | open |
| Bosphorus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 329 N Harrison Ave Ste A | open |
| Boteco do Brazil | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Latin American (other) | 4214 NW Cary Pkwy | open |
| BottleDog Bites & Brews | Bar · Casual dining | 8306 Chapel Hill Rd | open | |
| Bravo's Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 208 Grande Heights Dr | open |
| Brew N Que | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1222 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Brigs at the Crossing BRIGS | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 1225 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 14112 Bradford Green Square | open |
| Brueggers Bagels Bruegger's Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Sandwiches | 4212 NW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Bul Box | Catering | Asian · Korean | open | |
| Bumble Brews | Bar | 2464 SW Cary Pkwy | open | |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1711 North Harrison Avenue | open |
| Burgerfi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2052 Renaissance Park Pl | open |
| Cafe Carolina & Bakery | Café | Coffee | 137 Weston Pkwy | open |
| Cakes Paradise | Bakery | Bakery | 212 Amberglow Pl | open |
| Catalan Tapas Bar | Bar | 4214 NW Cary Pkwy | open | |
| Centregreen Café | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee · American | 4025 Centregreen Way | open |
| Char-Grill Char-Grill, Cary | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3635 SW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Cheesecakes by Custom Confections, LLC | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1187 W Chatham St | open |
| Chelsea Cafe at Raleigh Brewing | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Sandwiches | 2036 Renaissance Park Pl | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 1803 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Coca-Cabana | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 101 YMCA Dr | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 258 Grande Heights | open |
| Dame's Chicken & Waffles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1823 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Damo Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1080 Darrington Dr | open | |
| Daylight Donuts & Ice Cream | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 1244 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Dean's Kitchen+Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1080 Darrington Dr | open |
| Der Biergarten Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | German / Eastern European | 1080 Darrington Dr | open |
| Desserts By Richa | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1052 Kennicott Ave | open |
| Details Cake Design | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert | 103 Blythewood Ct | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 1183 W Chatham | open |
| Domo Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 160 NE Maynard Rd Ste 114 | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 994 High House Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 510 Optical Ln | open |
| East Coast Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 208 Grande Heights Dr | open |
| Eighty8 Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1077 Darrington Dr | open |
| Fiesta Mexicana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 990 High House Rd | open |
| Finalact Hospitality Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8306 Chapel Hill Rd | open | |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 260 Grande Heights Dr. | open |
| Firewurst | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 823 Bass Pro Ln | open | |
| First Watch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 137 Weston Pkwy | open |
| First Watch First Watch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 1325 Bradford View Drive | open |
| Five Spice BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · BBQ · Asian | 1065 Darrington Dr | open |
| Frosty Parrot Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · German / Eastern European | 234 Grande Heights Dr | open |
| German Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | German / Eastern European | 243 Grande Heights Dr | open |
| Get Your Grub On | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Burgers | 102 Choptank Ct | open |
| Giardino Gourmet Salads - Cary | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 821 Bass Pro Ln | open |
| Ginza Japanese Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1077 Darrington Dr | open |
| Goji y Agave (Goji Bistro) | Bar | Asian · Mexican | 100 Maynard Crossing Ct | open |
| Golden China Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2432 SW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Great Harvest Bread Co | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 1240 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Harrison's Bar & Grill | Bar | 301 N Harrison Ave | open | |
| Henry's Gelato | Dessert | Dessert | 1063 Darrington Dr | open |
| Herons | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 100 Woodland Pond Dr | open |
| J&s New York Pizza Iii Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2025 Renaissance Park Pl | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 957 High House Road | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Other | Sandwiches | 2055 Renaissance Park Place | open |
| Jet's Pizza Jet's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1253 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1904 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Jordan Lake Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 320 E Durham Rd | open | |
| Kellogg's | Bakery | Bakery | 1 Quality Ln | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1011 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Koffee Kafe' | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 211 N Academy St | open |
| Koi Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 919 N Harrison Ave | open |
| KoMo KoMo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 1305 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Kongfu Dumplings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4224 NW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Kung Fu Tea Kung Fu Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 966 High House Rd Suite 124 | open |
| La Farm Bakery La Farm Bakery | Bakery · Café | Bakery · French · Coffee | 4248 NW Cary Pkwy | open |
| La Farm Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4248 NW Cary Pkwy | open | |
| La Grassa Pastificio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 908 NE Maynard Rd | open |
| La Shish-Greek & Lebanese Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 908 NE Maynard Rd | open |
| La Victoria Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 2025 Renaissance Park Pl | open |
| Ledo Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Pizza · Healthy / salads / bowls | 982 High House Rd | open |
| Life Experiences | Bakery | Bakery | 260 Towerview Ct | open |
| Lucky 7 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 906 NE Maynard Rd | open |
| Lucky Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 851 Bass Pro Ln | open |
| Lugano Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 1060 Darrington Dr | open |
| Manhattan Cafe | Bakery | Bakery | 970 High House Rd | open |
| Manna Restaurant Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 821 Bass Pro Ln | open | |
| Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar | Bar · Casual dining | American | 8314 Chapel Hill Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 4801 SW Cary Pkwy | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1805 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Meeple's Brew | Coffee shop | Coffee | 821 Bass Pro Ln | open |
| Mellow Mushroom Mellow Mushroom | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Vegetarian | 4300 NW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Michelangelo's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 941 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Miso Ramen Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 970 High House Rd #128 | open |
| Moe's Cary, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 127 Weston Pkwy | open | |
| Moes Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 127 Weston Pkwy | open |
| Nakato Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1262 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Naos Hellenic Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 2800 Renaissance Park Pl | open |
| New China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian · American | 949 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Noodle Boulevard | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho | 919 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Nukkad Indian Street Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Vegetarian | 1710 High House Rd | open |
| NYC Bagels | Bakery · Coffee shop | Bakery · Coffee | 263 Grande Heights Dr | open |
| Ocean Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 4300 NW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Oiso Sushi and Korean | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Korean · Japanese | 1305 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Okja K-Pub & Restaurant | Bar · Casual dining | Korean | 1080 Darrington Dr | open |
| Onem Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 329 N Harrison Ave Ste A | open | |
| Orient Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1233 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Paisan's Italian Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1275 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Coffee shop · Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Café | Coffee · Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1065 Darrington Dr | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 238 Grande Heights Dr | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 5001 Winston Hill Dr | open |
| Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3639 SW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Pdq Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 9025 Winston Hill Dr | open |
| Pink Frozen Yogurt | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 930 High House Rd | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 920 NE Maynard Rd Wake | open |
| Prestonwood Country Club | Bar | 790 Crabtree Crossing Pkwy | open | |
| RallyPoint Sport Grill | Bar · Casual dining | American | 837 Bass Pro Ln | open |
| Red Fox | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 300 Prestonwood Pkwy | open |
| Redtail Properties | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1014 High House Rd Ste 200 | open | |
| RESERVE | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 137 Weston Pkwy | open |
| Rigos Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 1260 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 921 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Rita’s of Cary NC Rita's Italian Ice | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | open | |
| Rockwell's American Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1080 Darrington Dr | open |
| Roly Poly | Other | Sandwiches | 4224 NW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Roma's Italian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 203 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Royale Curry | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 990 High House Rd | open |
| Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits | Bar | 2025 Renaissance Park Pl | open | |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House Ruth's Chris Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 2010 Renaissance Park Pl | open |
| Salvio's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2428 SW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Sandwich Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 813 Bass Pro Ln | open |
| Shinmai Shokudo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1904 NW Maynard Rd #102-2 | open |
| Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 4214 NW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Silk Road Uzbek Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 4224 NW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Skrimp Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 990 High House Rd | open |
| Smart Fella Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8314 Chapel Hill Rd | open | |
| Spanish Cafe | Bar | Spanish / tapas · Latin American (other) | 967 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Spice Trail | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 823 Bass Pro Ln | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | Northwoods Center, 1904 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1070 Darrington Dr | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 125 Weston Pkwy | open |
| Stonewood Grill & Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 1080 Darrington Dr | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2444 SW Cary Parkway | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 921 N Harrison Ave | open |
| SweeTea | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Dessert · Tea / bubble tea | 3651 SW Cary Pkwy | open |
| Tacos El Calentano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 832 Old Apex Rd | open | |
| Take 5 Cafe at Lakeview | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 11000 WESTON Pkwy | open | |
| Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle 十秒到 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 986 High House Rd | open |
| Teresa's Italian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 941 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Terranova | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8306 Chapel Hill Rd | open |
| Thai Spices & Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 986 High House Rd | open |
| The Big Easy Oven and Tap | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Sandwiches · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 231 Grande Heights Dr | open |
| The Buttercream Works Llc | Bakery | Bakery | 964 High House Rd # 3070 | open |
| The Cary Café | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 212 Grande Heights Dr | open |
| The Corner Tavern and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1301 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| The Humble Pig | Catering · Food truck | BBQ | open | |
| The Neighborhood Sports Bar & Arcade | Bar | 301 N Harrison Ave | open | |
| The One Nine | Casual dining · Bar | 4220 NW Cary Pkwy | open | |
| The Original NY Pizza The Original NY Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 831 Bass Pro Ln | open |
| The Parkway Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | 982 High House Rd | open | |
| Toreros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 837 Bass Pro Ln | open |
| Total Chaos Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1195 W Chatham St | open | |
| Triangle Beer Co. | Bar | 320 E Durham Rd | open | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 817 Bass Pro Lane | open |
| Ts Cafe Nc-20 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 817 Bass Pro Ln | open | |
| Ty's All Natural | Food truck · Catering | American | open | |
| Upper Deck Sports Pub | Bar | 329 N Harrison Ave | open | |
| Wendy's | Quick service | 1213 NW Maynard Rd | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1809 N Harrison Ave | open |
| Wendy's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1710 High House Rd | open |
| Woody's Sports Tavern & Grill Woody's Sports Tavern and Grill Cary | Bar · Casual dining | American | 8322 Chapel Hill Rd | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 1021 N Harrison Ave | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1273 NW Maynard Rd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Bar · Café | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Asian | 270 Grande Heights Dr | open |
| Chatham Hill Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 8245 Chapel Hill Rd | closed | |
| Sweet Traditions Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 329 N Harrison Ave Ste D | closed |
| Tangerine Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 2422 SW Cary Pkwy | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 21 | 18 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 17 | 15 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 26 | 24 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 48 | 45 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 62 | 58 | 22 | 32 | 4 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 59 | 55 | 22 | 28 | 5 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 57 | 53 | 17 | 30 | 6 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 62 | 55 | 21 | 27 | 7 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 66 | 61 | 24 | 28 | 9 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 78 | 71 | 30 | 31 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 79 | 72 | 27 | 34 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 83 | 75 | 31 | 34 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 84 | 77 | 32 | 31 | 14 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 84 | 76 | 35 | 29 | 12 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 93 | 84 | 35 | 37 | 12 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 88 | 80 | 35 | 38 | 7 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 88 | 81 | 38 | 38 | 5 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 89 | 82 | 34 | 41 | 7 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 87 | 77 | 35 | 36 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 87 | 76 | 34 | 35 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 92 | 78 | 35 | 35 | 8 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 84 | 70 | 32 | 31 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 90 | 76 | 36 | 33 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 96 | 79 | 36 | 35 | 8 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 96 | 79 | 37 | 34 | 8 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 100 | 79 | 40 | 32 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 93 | 71 | 37 | 26 | 8 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 87 | 70 | 38 | 26 | 6 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 98 | 79 | 39 | 32 | 8 | 6 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 102 | 85 | 36 | 36 | 12 | 6 | NAICS2022 |