BMIE Market 29401
Charleston County, South Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 9,339 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±820 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 4,186 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±315 · 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 | 10,895 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 5,595 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $99,667 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±26,355 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 44.0 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10 · 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 | $1,790 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±285 · 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 | $1,164,800 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±88,739 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 124 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 29401 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 112.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -6.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -9.5% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +29.2% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +61.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 115 (range 108–123) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -1.6 per year, r² 0.71) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 50 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 75 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 37 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 26 / 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 29401. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -1.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.71, confidence High.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: 50 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 74.6 | 75 | 40% | +29.8 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 37.4 | 37 | 35% | +13.1 |
| Market Momentum Score | 26.5 | 26 | 25% | +6.6 |
Consumer Market Score: 75 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 9,339 | 70 | 40% | +27.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 99,667 | 81 | 40% | +32.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 4,186 | 72 | 20% | +14.3 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 37 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -9.5 | 19 | 35% | +6.5 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 132.8 | 3 | 25% | +0.8 |
| Population (ACS) | 9,339 | 70 | 20% | +14.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 99,667 | 81 | 20% | +16.1 |
Market Momentum Score: 26 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -6.8 | 21 | 50% | +10.6 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -9.5 | 19 | 30% | +5.6 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 29.2 | 52 | 20% | +10.3 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (342)
By cuisine
American 59 · Coffee 47 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 34 · Seafood 26 · Sandwiches 19 · Dessert 17 · Breakfast 16 · Bakery 14 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 13 · Italian 12 · Asian 11 · Japanese 11 · Pizza 10 · Mexican 9 · Steakhouse 9 · French 8 · Healthy / salads / bowls 8 · Sushi 8 · Juice / smoothies 6 · European 5 · Mediterranean 5 · Tea / bubble tea 5 · Thai 5 · BBQ 3 · British / Irish pub food 3 · Hawaiian / Pacific 3 · Latin American (other) 3 · Greek 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Vietnamese 2 · Brazilian 1 · Burgers 1 · Caribbean 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · Chinese 1 · Cuban 1 · Indian 1 · Korean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 213 · Bar 79 · Café 35 · Dessert 29 · Coffee shop 25 · Casual dining 20 · Bakery 15 · Quick service 15 · Juice, smoothie, tea 11 · Other 9 · Specialty food shop 8 · Fast casual 5 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Food truck 2 · Winery / distillery / taproom 2 · Catering 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Cesca | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 5 Faber St | open |
| 167 Raw Oyster Bar | Bar | Seafood · American | 193 King St | open |
| 167 Sushi Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 289 E Bay St | open |
| 1kept Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 68 Wentworth St | open |
| 315 King Street | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 315 King St | open | |
| 32 Degrees A Yogurt Bar | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 315 King St | open |
| 45 Waterside on Lockwood | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Located at the Hilton Garden Inn, Waterfront/Downtown, 45 Lockwood Dr | open | |
| 60 Bull Cafe | Café | Coffee | 60 Bull St | open |
| 7 Byrd Cookie Company | Café | Coffee | 71 S Market St | open |
| 82 Queen St | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 82 Queen St | open |
| A.W. Shuck's Seafood Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 208 King St | open |
| Alcove Market | Café | Coffee | 310 Broad St | open |
| Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Seafood · American | 205 E Bay St | open |
| Another Broken Egg Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 99 S Market St | open |
| Anson Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 12 Anson St | open |
| Aromas | Bar | 50 N Market St | open | |
| Artizom Frame & Gallery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 334 E Bay St | open | |
| Azur | Restaurant (service type not stated) | European | 159 Market St | open |
| Babylon | Bar | 145 Calhoun St | open | |
| Bakehouse Charleston | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 160 E Bay St | open |
| Bakers Bar | Bar | Pizza | 1 Broad St | open |
| Ballast Hospitality | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 164 Market St | open | |
| Balzac Brothers & Company | Coffee shop | Coffee | 11 Fulton St | open |
| Bar167 | Bar | Mediterranean | 5 Fulton St | open |
| bartaco Bartaco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 304 King St | open |
| Basic Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 82 Wentworth St | open |
| Beech Beech | Juice, smoothie, tea | Hawaiian / Pacific · Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 315 King St | open |
| Belgian Gelato | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 4 Vendue Range | open |
| Bellerose | Bar | 158 Church St | open | |
| Benne's by Peninsula Grill | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 112 N Market St | open |
| Big Gun Burger Shop and Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers | 137 Calhoun St | open |
| Big John's Tavern | Bar | 251 E Bay St | open | |
| Bin 152 | Bar | 152 King St | open | |
| Bistro A Vin | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 40 Archdale St | open |
| Bitty & Beau's Coffee Bitty & Beau's Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · American | 159 Church St | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 372 King St | open | |
| Blossom | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 171 E Bay St | open |
| Bocci's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 158 Church St | open |
| Boone's Bar | Bar | 345 King St. | open | |
| Brasserie La Banque | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | French · European | 1 Broad St | open |
| Breizh pan Crepes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · Breakfast | 39 George St | open |
| Brew Pub & Cafe | Café | Coffee | 237 Meeting St | open |
| Broad Street Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 19 Broad St | open |
| Brown Dog Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 40 Broad St | open |
| Bruegger's | Bakery | Bakery | 347 King St | open |
| Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 99 S Market St | open |
| Bull Street Gourmet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 60 Bull St | open | |
| Bumper Crop Llc Fig | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 232 Meeting St | open | |
| Burger King | Quick service | 7 Cherry St | open | |
| Burns Alley Tavern | Bar | 354B King St | open | |
| Burnwells steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | N Market St 14 | open |
| Byrd's Famous Cookies | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 139 Market St | open |
| Cachita’s Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6 N Market St | open | |
| Cafe 95 | Other | Sandwiches | 95 Calhoun St | open |
| Cafe Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 177 Meeting St | open |
| Cafe Framboise | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · French · Coffee | 159 Market St | open |
| Cafe Paradiso | Coffee shop | Coffee | 51 S Market St Ste A | open |
| Callie's Hot Little Biscuit Callie's Hot Little Biscuit | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 188 Meeting St | open |
| Cane Rhum Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 251 E Bay St | open |
| Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar | Café · Dessert · Coffee shop | Coffee · Dessert | 198 E Bay St | open |
| Carolina Ale House | Bar | 145 Calhoun St | open | |
| Carolina Rum Cakes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 188 Meeting St | open | |
| Carolina's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10 Exchange St | open | |
| Caviar & Bananas | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | 51 George St | open |
| Cfc Of Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 66 State St | open | |
| Charleston Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 226 Calhoun St | open | |
| Charleston Crab House Charleston Crab House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 41 S Market St | open |
| Charleston Hospitality Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 129 Meeting St | open | |
| Charleston Ice | Dessert | Dessert | 285 Meeting St | open |
| Charleston Photography Tours | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 75 Broad St | open | |
| Charleston RumFest | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 56 Beaufain St | open | |
| Charleston Wine Co. | Winery / distillery / taproom | 63 S Market St | open | |
| Charleston's Pirates & Buccaneers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Steakhouse | 58 Broad St | open |
| Chef Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 130 Market St | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 162 Calhoun St Berry Hall | open |
| Chinar Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 363 King St | open | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 374 King St | open |
| Christophe Artisan Chocolatier | Café · Dessert · Coffee shop | Coffee · Dessert | 90 Society St | open |
| Chucktown Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 159 Market St | open |
| Church and Union Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 32B N Market St | open |
| Cigar Row Events | Bar | 188 Meeting St | open | |
| Circa 1886 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 149 Wentworth St | open |
| Circe's Grotto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 85 Wentworth St | open |
| City Lights Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 141 Market St | open |
| City Marina Spirits | Bar | open | ||
| Clean Juice | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Juice / smoothies | 168 Calhoun St | open |
| Clerks Coffee Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Casual dining · Café | Italian · Coffee · Breakfast · American | 181 Church St | open |
| CO Restaurant CO | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Vietnamese · Sushi · Asian | 340 King St | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 364 King St | open |
| Community Perk | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Breakfast | 205 Meeting St | open |
| Cordavi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 14 N Market St | open | |
| Costa Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 320 Broad St Ste 160 | open |
| Cru Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 18 Pinckney St | open | |
| Cuban Gypsy Pantry | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban | 141 Calhoun St | open |
| Cumberland St Smokehouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 5 Cumberland St | open |
| Cypress | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 167 E Bay St | open |
| Danny's Philly Steaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 320 E Bay St Ste B | open | |
| Delaney Oyster House | Bar | Seafood · American | 115 Calhoun St | open |
| Ding Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 281 Meeting St | open |
| Direct Eats Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 Calhoun St Ste 210 | open | |
| Dixie Supply Bakery & Cafe | Bakery | Bakery | 62 State St | open |
| Doar Bros. | Bar | 225 Meeting St | open | |
| Drawing Room | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 19 Vendue Range | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 200 Meeting St | open |
| East Bay Deli East Bay Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 334 E Bay St Ste H | open |
| East Bay Meeting House | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bar | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 160 E Bay St | open |
| Eat-a-Pita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 370 1/5 King Street | open |
| Edmund's Oast Exchange | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom | 14 Exchange St | open | |
| Eli's Table | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 129 Meeting St | open |
| FIG | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 232 Meeting St | open |
| Fire King Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 293 King St | open | |
| Fire Street Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 293 King St | open |
| Firehouse Subs Roper Hospital | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 316 Calhoun St | open |
| Freddo's Cafe & Ice Cream Freddo USA | Café · Dessert · Coffee shop | Coffee · Ice cream / frozen desserts | King St | open |
| Freshii | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 315 King St | open |
| Frontier Lounge | Bar | 135 Calhoun St | open | |
| Fulton Five | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 5 Fulton St | open |
| Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Steakhouse · Latin American (other) | 167 E Bay St | open |
| Gaulart and Maliclet Fast and French | Café | French · European · Coffee | 98 Broad St | open |
| GayMen GayMen Amen. | Bar | 175 Market St | open | |
| Gelati Moto | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | Belgian Gelato, 6 Vendue Rnge | open |
| Gentry Bar & Room | Bar | 276 King St | open | |
| Ghost City Brewery, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 161 E Bay St | open | |
| Gilligan's Steamer and Raw Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 14 N Market St | open | |
| Gilroy's Pizza Pub | Bar · Casual dining | Pizza | 353 King St | open |
| Gingerline | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 55 S Market St | open | |
| Godiva Chocolatier | Dessert | 142 Market St | open | |
| Griffon | Bar · Casual dining | 18 Vendue Rnge | open | |
| Grill 225 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 225 E Bay St | open |
| Groovers Listening Bar | Bar | 139 Calhoun St Ste A | open | |
| Groucho's Deli | Specialty food shop · Fast casual · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 364A King Street | open |
| Haberdash | Bar | 87 S Market St Ste B | open | |
| Hall Management Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 211 King St Ste 320 | open | |
| Halls Southern Kitchens Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 211 King St Ste 320 | open | |
| Handy and Hot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 68 Wentworth St | open |
| Hank's Seafood Restaurant Hank's Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 10 Hayne St | open |
| Harken Cafe | Café · Bakery | Coffee · Breakfast · Bakery | 62 Queen St | open |
| Henry's On The Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Seafood · American | 54 N Market St | open |
| High Cotton Charleston Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 199 E Bay St | open |
| High Cotton Maverick Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | open | ||
| Historic Charleston Supper Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 30 Pinckney St | open | |
| Hmgi Payroll Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 185 E Bay St # A | open | |
| Hoagie Haven | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 363 King St | open | |
| Hooked, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 24 N Market St | open | |
| Hospitality Management Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 185 E Bay St | open | |
| Husk | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 76 Queen St | open |
| Hyman's Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Seafood · Sandwiches · British / Irish pub food | 215 Meeting St | open |
| IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 215 E Bay St Ste 101 | open |
| Ill Cortile del Re | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 193 King St | open |
| Iron Rose | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 115 Meeting St | open |
| IT'SUGAR | Dessert | 50 N Market St | open | |
| Jack's Cafe | Casual dining | American | 41 George St | open |
| Jestine's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Bakery | 251 Meeting St | open |
| Jimmy John's | Other | Sandwiches | 51 George St | open |
| Johnson's Pub | Bar | 12 Cumberland St | open | |
| Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe Kaminsky's Dessert Café | Dessert · Café · Bakery | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 78 N Market St | open |
| Kickin' Chicken | Bar | 337 King St | open | |
| Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge Kilwins | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 59 S Market St | open |
| King St | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | open | ||
| King St Pizza Pub | Café · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Pizza · Coffee · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 363 King St | open |
| King Street Foods | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery · Dessert · Café | Thai · Bakery · Sushi · Japanese · Dessert · Coffee · Asian | 347 King St | open |
| King Street Grille | Bar | 304 King St | open | |
| Kitchen 208 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 208 King St | open |
| Krispy Kreme | Bakery | Bakery | 45 S Market St | open |
| L & M Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 54 N Market St | open | |
| La Dolce Vita | Bar | 360 Concord St Ste 107 | open | |
| La Hacienda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 354 King St | open |
| Le Chambertin | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 113 Church St | open |
| Le Farfalle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 15 Beaufain St | open |
| Le Macaron Charleston Le Macaron Boutique | Dessert · Café · Bakery | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 227 Meeting St | open |
| Leaf Cafe & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 15 Beaufain St | open |
| Lebanon Delights Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 298 King St | open | |
| Legend Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 41-A George St | open |
| Lenoir | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 68 Wentworth St | open |
| Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 298 King St | open |
| Lfny, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 15 Beaufain St | open | |
| Limeblue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 62 Queen St | open |
| Little Palm | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 237 Meeting St | open | |
| Little Thai Too | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 350 King St | open |
| Lowcountry Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 49 S Market St | open |
| Lowcountry Lemonade | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · American | 27 N Market St | open |
| Lowland | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 36 George St | open |
| Maam Saab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 251 Meeting St | open |
| Mac's Place | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 215 E Bay St | open |
| Madison Maison | Bar | 145 Calhoun St | open | |
| Maggie Moos | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 159 Church St | open |
| Magnolias | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Seafood · American | 185 E Bay St | open |
| Mama Kims | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 349 King St | open |
| Marina Variety Store Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Breakfast · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 9 Lockwood Dr | open |
| Marion’s In The French Quarter | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 159 E Bay St | open | |
| Market Pavilion Rooftop Bar | Bar | 225 E Bay St | open | |
| Market Street Deli and Salads | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 76 N Market St | open |
| Market Street Investments Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 14 N Market St | open | |
| Market Street Sweets River Street Sweets | Dessert · Bakery | Bakery | 100 N Market St | open |
| Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Sandwiches | 36 N Market St | open |
| Matador Charleston Matador Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 235 Meeting St | open |
| Mccrady's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 155 E Bay St | open | |
| Meeting at Market | Bar · Casual dining | 120 Market St | open | |
| Mellow Mushroom | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 309 King St | open |
| Menkoi Ramen House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 41 George St Ste B | open |
| Mercato | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 102 N Market St | open |
| Millers All Day | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 120 King St | open |
| Minero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 155 E Bay St | open |
| Mistral | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 99 S Market St | open |
| MOD Pizza | Quick service | 145 Calhoun St Ste 100 | open | |
| Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 381 King St | open |
| Molly Darcy's Pub | Bar | 235 E Bay St | open | |
| Mora Iced Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 346 King St | open |
| Morrison Healthcare at Roper Hospitals | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 316 Calhoun St | open | |
| Mudhouse Charleston Mudhouse Coffee Roasters | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 375 King St | open |
| Muse Restaurant & Wine Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 82 Society St | open | |
| Mynt Charleston | Bar | 135 Calhoun St | open | |
| National Restaurant Properties - Hilton Head Island | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 215 E Bay St | open |
| New York City Pizza New York City Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 190 E Bay St #102 | open |
| Nick’s Original BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 288 King St | open |
| Nitrotini | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Coffee shop | Coffee | open | |
| Noisy Oyster Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 24 N Market St | open |
| Norm's Pizza, Subs and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Pizza · American | 225 Calhoun St | open |
| Normandy Farm Bakery | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 19 Broad St | open |
| O Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 70 State St | open |
| O'hara And Flynn | Bar | 225 Meeting St | open | |
| Oak Steakhouse Oak Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 17 Broad St | open |
| Off Track Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 6 Beaufain St | open |
| OMG Candy Store | Dessert | Dessert | 316 B King St | open |
| Oreillys Irish Pub Safood Tav | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 288 King St | open | |
| Orient Express Htl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 205 Meeting St | open |
| Oyster House Seafood Restaurant Oyster House Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 35 S Market St | open |
| Palace Hotel Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 164 Market St | open | |
| Panera Bread | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 145 Calhoun St | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 525 E Bay St #A | open |
| Pawpaw | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar · Casual dining | Pizza · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 209 E Bay St | open |
| Pearlz Oyster Bar Pearlz Oyster Bar Columbia | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 153 E Bay St | open |
| Peninsula Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Steakhouse · American | 112 N Market St | open |
| Peninsula Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 263 King St | open |
| Persimmon Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Sandwiches | 226 Calhoun St | open |
| Pit Stop Deli | Other | Sandwiches | 84 Society St | open |
| Pitt and Bull Pool | Bar | 38 Bull St | open | |
| Pizzeria Di Giovanni | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 40 N Market St | open |
| Poke King | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | American | 226 Calhoun St | open |
| Poke Stop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 116 Wentworth St | open |
| Poogan's Porch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 72 Queen St | open |
| Queen Street Brothers Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 133 Queen St | open | |
| Queology Barbecue | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Sandwiches | 6 N Market St | open |
| Rb Historic Charleston Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10 Hayne St | open | |
| Revival | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American · Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 162 E Bay St | open |
| Rising Roll | Other | Sandwiches | 145 Calhoun St | open |
| Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 145 Calhoun St | open | |
| River Street Sweets River Street Sweets | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 351 King St | open |
| River Street-Sweets King Strt River Street Sweets | Dessert | Dessert | 270 King St | open |
| Robert's Restaurant of Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 182 E Bay St | open | |
| Rockit Hospitality, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 186 Concord St | open | |
| Roti Rolls | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | 384 King St | open | |
| Ru Ru's Tacos & Tequila | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 159 E Bay St | open |
| Ruby Sunshine Brunch with Ruby | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Breakfast | 171 E Bay St | open |
| Rusty Bull Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 337 King St | open | |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 55 S Market St | open |
| Sabatino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 151 Calhoun St | open |
| Saffron Cafe & Bakery | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 333 E Bay St | open |
| Salty Mike's Deck Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 17 Lockwood Dr | open | |
| Sam's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 291 E Bay St | open |
| Sams Cafe Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 155 Meeting St | open | |
| Savannah's Candy Kitchen | Dessert | 32 N Market St | open | |
| Scooperman CHS | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Scott's Tots | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | 123 Main St | open | |
| Sea Island-1, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 164 Market St PMB 298 | open | |
| Second State Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 70 Beaufain St | open |
| Sermet's Corner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 276 King St | open |
| Sgk Hospitality Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 82 Queen St | open | |
| Shiki | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 334 E Bay St | open |
| Slightly North of Broad | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 192 E Bay St | open |
| Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 351 King Street | open |
| Social Wine Bar and Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 188 E Bay St | open |
| Sorelle | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 88 Broad St | open |
| Southern Sisters Tea Cookies | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Bakery · Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 174 Church St | open |
| SPRING ROLLS ASIAN CUISINE LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai · Sushi · Japanese | 375 King St | open |
| Squeeze | Bar | 213 E Bay St | open | |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 239 King St 239 King St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi | 290 E Bay St | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 177 Meeting St Unit 101 | open |
| Suna Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 141 Calhoun St | open |
| Sushi Blue | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Japanese · Sushi | 61 State St | open |
| Sweet Charleston | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 188 Meeting St | open |
| Sweet Water Cafe Chatleston SC | Café · Quick service | Coffee · Breakfast | open | |
| SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 200 Meeting St Ste 100 | open |
| Sweetwater Cafe | Café | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Coffee · Breakfast | 137 N Market St | open |
| Tabbuli | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mediterranean | 6 N Market St | open |
| Tasty Thai & Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai · Sushi · Japanese | 350 King St | open |
| Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Mediterranean · Greek | 306 King St | open |
| TBonz Gill & Grill TBonz Gill & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · Seafood | 80 N Market St | open |
| Tempest Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 32 N Market St Ste C | open |
| ThaiZapp Restaurant and bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 200 Meeting St | open |
| The Bagel Shop Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 41 George St Ste A | open | |
| The Black Door Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Bar · Café | Coffee · American | 115 Meeting St #174 | open |
| The Caviar Bar | Bar | American | 1 George St | open |
| The Copper Table | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 215 E Bay St | open | |
| The Establishment | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 28 Broad St | open |
| The Fudgery The Fudgery | Dessert | Dessert | 90 N Market St | open |
| The Gin Joint | Bar · Casual dining | 182 E Bay St | open | |
| The Green Door | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 251 E Bay St | open | |
| The Historic Table | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| The Palmetto Cafe | Casual dining · Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 205 Meeting St | open |
| The Pineapple Hut | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 99 S Market St Ste 5 | open |
| The Pink House | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 17 Wentworth St | open | |
| The Quinte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 40 George St | open | |
| The Rise Coffee Bar | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 75 Wentworth St | open |
| The Rooftop at the Vendue | Bar | 19 Vendue Range | open | |
| The Smoke House Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 140 Church St | open |
| The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits | Casual dining · Bar | 75 Wentworth St | open | |
| Thoroughbred Club | Bar | 205 Meeting St | open | |
| Tinto Y Crema | Coffee shop | Coffee | 6 Vendue Range | open |
| Toast All Day Toast All Day King St | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 127 Meeting St | open |
| Tommy Condon's | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 160 Church St | open |
| Toucan Reef | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 360 Concord St | open | |
| Trayce's Too Neighborhood Grill & Pub | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | open | ||
| Tricera Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 41 George St | open |
| Tristan Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 10 Linguard St | open |
| Two Bit Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 93 Society St | open |
| Vb Hospitality Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 160 Church St | open | |
| Veranda Lounge | Bar | 61 State St | open | |
| Verde On The Go Verde | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 6 Liberty St | open |
| Vickery's | Bar | American · Seafood | 15 Beaufain St | open |
| Vintage Silver | Bar | 164 Market St | open | |
| Vivi Bubble Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 357 King St | open |
| Welkin Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 51 S Market St #A | open |
| Well Hung Vineyard Well Hung Vineyard - Roanoke | Winery / distillery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 49 S Market St | open | |
| Wentworth Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 68 Wentworth St | open |
| Wentworth station | Other | Sandwiches | open | |
| Wet Willie's | Bar | 209 E Bay St | open | |
| Whisk Coffee and Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 209 Meeting St | open |
| Wine Blending By Kessler | Bar | 55 Wentworth St | open | |
| Ye Olde Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 306 King St | open |
| Yo Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 77 Wentworth St | open |
| Yogurt Mountain | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 343 King St | open |
| Bok Choy Boy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 99 S Market St | closed |
| Cafe Medley Llc | Coffee shop | Coffee | 171 Church St Ste 150 | closed |
| Coastal Management Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 120 Church St | closed | |
| Five Guys | Quick service | 364 King St | closed | |
| Great Wall Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 34 George St | closed | |
| Hero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 145 Calhoun St | closed | |
| Sticky Fingers Ribhouse- Bbq Downtown Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 235 Meeting St | closed | |
| Trust A Thomas Parsell Revocable Trust | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 185 E Bay St # A | closed | |
| Whit-mart, Inc. Dba Applebee's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 56 Wentworth St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 84 | 77 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 73 | 67 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 71 | 66 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 112 | 102 | — | — | — | 10 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 112 | 100 | 69 | 18 | 12 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 110 | 99 | 73 | 15 | 10 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 106 | 95 | 68 | 16 | 10 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 97 | 87 | 63 | 14 | 9 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 103 | 92 | 69 | 13 | 9 | 10 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 109 | 96 | 72 | 11 | 12 | 12 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 107 | 98 | 72 | 13 | 12 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 116 | 101 | 72 | 16 | 12 | 12 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 109 | 95 | 67 | 18 | 9 | 11 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 113 | 100 | 67 | 21 | 11 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 119 | 108 | 69 | 27 | 11 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 126 | 113 | 70 | 31 | 11 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 139 | 123 | 76 | 34 | 12 | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 138 | 123 | 73 | 34 | 14 | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 150 | 131 | 82 | 32 | 15 | 14 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 154 | 137 | 91 | 30 | 15 | 12 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 153 | 138 | 91 | 32 | 14 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 150 | 134 | 93 | 27 | 14 | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 153 | 138 | 95 | 28 | 15 | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 143 | 129 | 88 | 24 | 17 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 150 | 133 | 91 | 28 | 14 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 153 | 136 | 87 | 28 | 21 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 136 | 122 | 80 | 26 | 16 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 143 | 125 | 88 | 23 | 14 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 141 | 122 | 86 | 27 | 9 | 10 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 144 | 124 | 91 | 25 | 8 | 13 | NAICS2022 |