BMIE Market 29169
Lexington County, South Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 21,647 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 | 10,407 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±459 · 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 | 22,845 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 11,454 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $57,122 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,373 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.9 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 | $1,173 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±62 · 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 | $209,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±12,462 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 11.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 74 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 29169 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 35.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -9.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -9.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +25.4% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +12.1% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 72 (range 65–79) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.6 per year, r² 0.23) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 42 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 60 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 32 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 25 / 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 29169. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.23, 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. South Carolina and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 318, 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: 42 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 60.3 | 60 | 40% | +24.1 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 32.1 | 32 | 35% | +11.3 |
| Market Momentum Score | 24.9 | 25 | 25% | +6.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 21,647 | 83 | 40% | +33.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 57,122 | 25 | 40% | +9.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 10,407 | 86 | 20% | +17.3 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 32 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -9.8 | 18 | 35% | +6.5 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 34.2 | 17 | 25% | +4.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 21,647 | 83 | 20% | +16.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 57,122 | 25 | 20% | +5.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 25 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -9.8 | 19 | 50% | +9.4 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -9.8 | 18 | 30% | +5.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 25.4 | 50 | 20% | +9.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (193)
By cuisine
American 38 · Mexican 25 · Coffee 17 · Sandwiches 16 · Bakery 13 · Burgers 12 · Latin American (other) 12 · Asian 10 · Dessert 10 · Chicken / wings 9 · Juice / smoothies 9 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 8 · Chinese 7 · Pizza 6 · Breakfast 5 · Italian 5 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · BBQ 4 · Thai 4 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 3 · European 2 · Greek 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Seafood 2 · Hot dogs 1 · Japanese 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 105 · Quick service 44 · Bar 21 · Bakery 15 · Casual dining 15 · Café 14 · Dessert 14 · Juice, smoothie, tea 10 · Coffee shop 9 · Specialty food shop 7 · Food truck 6 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Other 2 · Buffet 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Espresso and Wine Bar | Bar | 116 State St | open | |
| 360 Floors & More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1621 Augusta Rd | open | |
| Al's Upstairs Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 300 Meeting St | open | |
| Always Original Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 501 Meeting St | open |
| America's H&M Snacks | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1215 Augusta Rd Ste F | open |
| Another Broken Egg Cafe Another Broken Egg Cafe | Café | Breakfast · Coffee · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 101 State St | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1222 Charleston Hwy | open |
| Ariana's Greek Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 1720 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Aryan2015, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2252 Sunset Blvd | open | |
| Atlanta Bread East Bay Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 108 Sunset Ct | open |
| Beermageddon | Bar · Brewery / taproom | 303 Shadowfield Dr | open | |
| Best of China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1602 Airport Blvd | open |
| Black Rooster | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 201 Meeting St | open |
| Blimpie | Other | Sandwiches | 3809 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2865 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1200 Augusta Road | open |
| Bone-In Artisan Barbecue On Wheels | Food truck | open | ||
| Breads & Such | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 1220 C Ave | open |
| Breakfast At Ruiz | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Coffee | 116 State St | open |
| Brickhouse Gourmet Coffee & Tea Co. | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 729 Meeting St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1928 Airport Blvd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3809 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Cabañas Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 825 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Cafe Gray | Café · Quick service | American · Coffee | 3833 Leaphart Rd | open |
| Cafe Strudel West Columbia | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 300 State St | open |
| Cakes & Quiches | Bakery | Bakery | 1304 Sunset Blvd Ste 1301 | open |
| Calloway's Sports Bar & Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 2410 Augusta Rd | open | |
| Carol's Seafood Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 825 Sunset Blvd Ste D | open |
| Casa Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2410 Augusta Rd | open |
| Catitude Cat Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 118 State St # 7540 | open |
| CHAPIN. Ice Cream, Snack & Botanas | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 2213 Augusta Rd | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 2299 Augusta Rd | open |
| China Dragon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1607 Fairlane Dr | open |
| China Hut III | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai · Chinese | 103 N 12th St | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2871 Sunset Blvd Ste B | open |
| Chow Down, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1118 B Ave | open | |
| Church's Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1209 Charleston Hwy | open |
| COCOS Billar West Columbia | Bar | 825 Sunset Blvd | open | |
| Columbia Nutrition Club | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1215 Augusta Rd SUITE I | open |
| Compton's Kitchen | Casual dining | American | 1118 B Ave | open |
| Cook Out Cook Out | Quick service | 1413 Charleston Hwy | open | |
| Cucinella's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2250 Sunset Blvd Ste M | open |
| Cunningham's Mobile Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1125 Meeting St | open |
| D & D Country Cooking | Casual dining | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1824 Platt Springs Rd | open |
| D & D Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1824 Platt Springs Rd | open | |
| DeLucca's Italian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 1720 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Denny's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2514 Sunset Blvd | open | |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 2406 Augusta Rd Ste H | open |
| Dragon City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2410 Augusta Rd | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 2871 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 2223 Augusta Road | open |
| Dunkin' | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1208 Sunset Blvd | open | |
| Dunkin' | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1400 Augusta Rd | open | |
| Eggroll King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1624 Airport Blvd | open | |
| Eggroll Station | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 135 Sunset Blvd | open |
| El Mariachi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1078 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Encore's on Meeting | Bar | 743 Meeting St | open | |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2805-B Sunset Blvd. | open |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2301 Augusta Rd. | open |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 2879 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1309 Charleston Highway | open |
| G & J Associates Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 804 Meeting St | open | |
| Gabriel & Gabriel, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1082 Sunset Blvd Ste A | open | |
| Golden Chopstix | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1505 Charleston Hwy | open |
| Golden City Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1729 Charleston Hwy | open | |
| Grecian Gardens | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · Italian | 2312 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Greedy Rascals | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Sandwiches · American | 1125 Meeting St | open |
| Groucho's Deli Groucho's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2265 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Guatelinda Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 522 Wessinger St | open |
| Happy China Happy China | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Buffet | Chinese · Asian | 2250 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Hardee's Hardee's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2499 Augusta Rd | open |
| Hardee's | Quick service | 1413 Charleston Hwy | open | |
| Hardees | Quick service | 2606 Sunset Blvd | open | |
| Herbalife Independent Distributor Columbia SC | Café | Coffee | 1221 Augusta Rd | open |
| Hite's Bar-B-Que | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 240 Dreher Rd | open |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1190 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Jake's Encore | Bar | 734 Meeting St | open | |
| Jake's Place | Bar | 2024 Augusta Rd | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1720 Sunset Blvd # D | open |
| Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 469 Sunset Blvd | open |
| JJs Place SC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 557 Meeting St | open | |
| June Mari's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1117 Augusta St Ste e | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 107 12th Street | open |
| La Cienega Mexican Grill and Seafood | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1607 Fairlane Dr | open |
| La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1220 Charleston Hwy | open | |
| La Fogata Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2805 Sunset Blvd | open |
| La Michoacána Authentic mexican food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2245 Leaphart Rd | open | |
| La Sanmiguelense Neveria | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2275 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Lexington Medical Center Terrace Cafe Lexington Health | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Lgp Enterprises Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2245 Leaphart Rd | open | |
| Lindo Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Mexican | 642 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 116 Dreher Rd | open |
| Lizard's Thicket Lizard's Thicket | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2234 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Los Paisanos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1505 Batchelor St | open |
| Love A Cup Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2213 Augusta Rd | open |
| Luna Tecito Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 3028 Leaphart Rd | open |
| MAC'S | Bar | 1125 Meeting St | open | |
| Mai Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 2249 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Manny's Shaved Ice and Snacks | Dessert | Dessert | 1228 Augusta Rd | open |
| Mastranzo's Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2275 Sunset Blvd | open | |
| Maurice's BBQ Piggie Park | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 2450 Augusta Rd | open |
| Maurice's Piggie Park Maurice's Piggie Park | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1600 Charleston Hwy | open |
| McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2406 Augusta Road Suite D | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2425 Sunset Blvd | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2401 Augusta Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2700 Emanuel Church Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1303 Charleston Hwy | open |
| Mercado Acapulco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 103 N 12th St | open |
| Mi Tierra de maíz | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1505 Charleston Hwy | open |
| Michael's Cafe And Catering Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1053 Center St | open | |
| Moe's Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 2217 Augusta Rd. | open |
| Muse Entertainment Incorporated | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2410 Augusta Rd Ste D | open | |
| My Dessert Bar | Dessert | Dessert | 134 State St | open |
| New Brookland Tavern | Bar | 122 State St | open | |
| Nick's House of Pizza Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1082 Sunset Blvd # A | open |
| No. 1 China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2329 Augusta Rd | open |
| Ozzie's Country Island | Bar | 1420 Charleston Hwy | open | |
| Palate | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 116 State St | open |
| Panaderia Odalys Panadería y Pastelería Odalys | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea | Bakery · Juice / smoothies | 103 N 12th St Ste H | open |
| Parkland Cakes | Bakery | Bakery | 1220 C Ave | open |
| Pelican's SnoBalls West Columbia | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 918 Center St | open |
| Pelican's SnoBalls West Columbia | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 918 Center St | open |
| Pho Bun Me ( PHO & BANH MI) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 2250 Sunset Blvd Unit I | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2725 Sunset Blvd Lexington | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Pizza Hut | Quick service | 3809 Sunset Blvd | open | |
| Plaza Garibaldi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2036 Augusta Rd | open |
| Pulperia Catracha | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 825 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Rabbit Food Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1304 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Real Mexico Restaurant Y Tienda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 517 12th St | open |
| Reposteria Rubi | Bakery | Bakery | 1215 Augusta Rd | open |
| Riserva | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 114 State St | open | |
| Roadrunner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1510 Gambrell St | open |
| Rooster's Den | Casual dining · Bar | 1215 Augusta St St A | open | |
| Ruby Tuesday Ruby Tuesday | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2504 Augusta Rd | open |
| Rush's | Quick service | 2332 Sunset Blvd | open | |
| Rush's Fabulous Food ... Fast! Rush's Fabulous Food ... Fast! | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2332 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Saffron | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Asian | 1607 Fairlane Dr | open |
| Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2507 Sunset Blvd | open |
| San Jose Restaurant San Jose Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 121 Dreher Rd | open |
| Savage Craft Ale Works | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 430 Center St | open | |
| SC's What-A-Burger | Quick service | Burgers · American | 804 Meeting St | open |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2424 Augusta Road | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2505 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2408 Augusta Rd | open |
| State Street Pub | Bar | 136 State St | open | |
| Steve's The #1 Sub Contractor, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1471 Platt Springs Rd | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2252 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1201 Charleston Hwy | open |
| Subway Restaurants | Other | Sandwiches | 2201 Augusta Rd | open |
| Sunset nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 636 Sunset Blvd | open |
| SUNSHINE CAFE | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 2250 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Sweet T's Delectables, LLC | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 29169 United States | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 2353 Augusta Road | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | open | |
| Tacos el primo | Food truck | Mexican | 2123 Augusta Rd | open |
| Tacos Locos and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican | 103 N 12th St | open |
| Taqueria El Jarocho Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2322 Augusta Rd | open |
| Taqueria El Primo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 646 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Taqueria Gabrielita | Food truck | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1924 Augusta Rd | open |
| Taqueria la Poblanita | Food truck | Mexican | 1955 Augusta Rd | open |
| Taquería México | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2101 Augusta Rd | open | |
| Tasty Wings & Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chicken / wings | 2335 Augusta Rd | open |
| Terra | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 100 State St | open |
| Tex Mex Columbia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1215 Augusta Rd Ste H | open |
| Tex-Mex Columbia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 1215 Augusta Rd | open |
| Thai Delicacies | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 1213 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Thai Dish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 2249 Sunset Blvd | open |
| The B Hive | Bar · Casual dining | open | ||
| The Cake House Casa del Pastel | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 323 9th St | open |
| The Garden Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 124-198 S Carolina 2 | open |
| The Hideout Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 118 State St | open |
| The Original Brunches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2245 Leaphart Rd | open |
| The RetrowLounge | Bar | 925 Mohegan Trl | open | |
| The Spot on Meeting St. | Bar | 735 Meeting St | open | |
| Tokyo Grill Tokyo Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 2259 Augusta Rd | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 118 Dreher Road | open |
| True BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1237 D Ave | open |
| Tv Mounting Columbia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 900 Williams St | open | |
| Twice The Ice of West Columbia TTI Club | Dessert | 103 Manning Dr | open | |
| Twist Bartending | Bar | 805 Meeting St | open | |
| US Wings and Deli US Wings & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Chicken / wings | 1209 Charleston Hwy #6148 | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 2510 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 2506 Augusta Rd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 3939 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Walmart Deli | Specialty food shop · Bakery · Quick service | Sandwiches · Bakery | 2401 Augusta Rd | open |
| WECO Bottle & Biergarten | Bar | 626 Meeting St | open | |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 2303 Augusta Rd | open |
| Yogen Früz | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 2720 Sunset Blvd | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2320 Augusta Rd | open |
| Zesto of West Columbia | Dessert | Burgers · Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 504 12th St | open |
| Capital City Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Burgers | 110 McSwain Dr | closed |
| Seafood Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 103 N 12th St | closed |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 509 Meeting St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 72 | 66 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 58 | 55 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 61 | 58 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 76 | 73 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 81 | 74 | 32 | 40 | 2 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 84 | 74 | 30 | 41 | 2 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 78 | 68 | 28 | 39 | 1 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 71 | 63 | 25 | 37 | 1 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 68 | 62 | 28 | 32 | 1 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 67 | 59 | 24 | 34 | — | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 72 | 64 | 24 | 38 | 1 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 77 | 69 | 22 | 43 | 2 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 77 | 68 | 23 | 42 | 2 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 76 | 68 | 25 | 40 | 1 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 83 | 75 | 31 | 37 | 4 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 82 | 75 | 33 | 37 | 2 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 91 | 82 | 33 | 43 | 3 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 87 | 79 | 31 | 45 | 1 | 5 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 85 | 79 | 28 | 47 | 1 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 89 | 82 | 32 | 45 | 2 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 92 | 85 | 34 | 46 | 2 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 81 | 77 | 29 | 44 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 77 | 72 | 29 | 39 | 2 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 87 | 81 | 32 | 43 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 87 | 82 | 35 | 42 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 85 | 79 | 33 | 40 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 80 | 75 | 30 | 41 | — | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 86 | 79 | 31 | 44 | — | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 83 | 77 | 33 | 41 | — | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 92 | 74 | 32 | 39 | — | 3 | NAICS2022 |