BMIE Market 29406
Charleston County, South Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 32,001 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,190 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 12,979 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±756 · 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 | 29,314 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 13,211 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $49,815 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,099 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 32.9 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 | $1,342 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±50 · 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 | $229,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±16,012 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 15.3 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 117 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 29406 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 31.4 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -10.0% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +11.4% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +33.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +200.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 132 (range 118–145) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.5 per year, r² 0.35) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 49 / 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 | 44 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 37 / 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 29406. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.35, 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: 49 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 60.0 | 60 | 40% | +24.0 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 44.1 | 44 | 35% | +15.4 |
| Market Momentum Score | 36.6 | 37 | 25% | +9.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 32,001 | 90 | 40% | +36.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 49,815 | 15 | 40% | +5.8 |
| Households (ACS) | 12,979 | 91 | 20% | +18.2 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 44 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 11.4 | 55 | 35% | +19.4 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 36.6 | 15 | 25% | +3.8 |
| Population (ACS) | 32,001 | 90 | 20% | +18.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 49,815 | 15 | 20% | +2.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 37 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -10 | 19 | 50% | +9.3 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 11.4 | 55 | 30% | +16.6 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 33.0 | 53 | 20% | +10.7 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (274)
By cuisine
American 42 · Mexican 27 · Sandwiches 27 · Coffee 23 · Latin American (other) 20 · Asian 17 · Dessert 15 · Burgers 14 · Pizza 14 · Seafood 13 · Bakery 12 · Breakfast 11 · Chicken / wings 11 · Juice / smoothies 11 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 9 · Japanese 9 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 7 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 7 · Steakhouse 7 · Chinese 6 · Italian 6 · Sushi 6 · BBQ 4 · Caribbean 3 · Vietnamese 3 · Greek 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Indian 2 · Korean 2 · Mediterranean 2 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Thai 2 · African 1 · Brazilian 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · French 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 170 · Quick service 54 · Bar 32 · Dessert 23 · Coffee shop 17 · Bakery 15 · Casual dining 14 · Café 13 · Juice, smoothie, tea 13 · Food truck 8 · Specialty food shop 7 · Other 7 · Buffet 3 · Catering 3 · Delivery-focused 2 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Eye Lounge | Bar | North Charleston , 29406, United States | open | |
| 7 Brew Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2155 Ashley Phosphate Rd | open |
| 843 Korean BBQ & Sushi House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Korean · Asian | 6601 Rivers Ave | open |
| Alamo Ranch Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · American | 5611 Rivers Ave | open |
| American Deli American DELI | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Amici's Italian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 7648 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Andolini's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6610 Rivers Ave | open |
| Antojitos Mexicanos Taquería | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1488 Remount Rd | open |
| Applebee's Grill + Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 7818 Rivers Ave | open |
| Aqua Lounge and Nightclub | Bar | 5624 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 6124 Rivers Ave | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 5714 N Rhett Ave | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 8089 Rivers Ave | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 8980 University Blvd | open |
| Auntie Anne's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5714 N Rhett Ave | open | |
| Auntie Anne's Auntie Anne's | Bakery · Quick service | Bakery | 2150 Northwoods Blvd Unit C20 | open |
| Bahama Breeze Bahama Breeze Island Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Caribbean | 7811 Rivers Ave | open |
| baristabearcoffeeco | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 5895 Core Rd | open |
| Barnes & Noble Cafe Barnes & Noble | Coffee shop | Coffee | 7620 Rivers Ave | open |
| Bdt Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8510 Rivers Ave Ste H | open | |
| Bella's Ice Cream featuring Island Way Sorbet | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 7000 Rivers Ave | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 5490 North Rhett Avenue | open |
| Bollywood Cafe Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6150 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Bombay Bazar & Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 6216 Rivers Ave | open |
| Booth Restaurant Management Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8584 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Boxcar Betty's Boxcar Betty's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches · American | 7800 Rivers Ave | open |
| Breck's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 8510 Rivers Ave | open |
| Brunch Holiday | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 5600 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Bruster's | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 8968 University Blvd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 6000 Rivers Ave | open |
| BURNIN99 KOREAN BBQ & HOTPOT | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Korean · Asian | 7620 Rivers Ave | open |
| C & W Chinese Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Buffet | Chinese | Rivers avenue | open |
| Cajun Kountry Kitchen Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1382 Remount Rd Ste B | open | |
| Captain D's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 6326 Rivers Ave | open |
| Caribbean Restaurant Concepts Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2233 Technical Pkwy Ste B | open | |
| Carrabba's Italian Grill Carrabba's Italian Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Carvel Express | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Chantilly Cake Shop / Appointment Only | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 8887 Old University Blvd | open |
| Charleston Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop | Coffee | 7246 Stall Rd Ste 300 | open |
| Charleston’s Gullah cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Charleston, SC , United States | open | |
| Charley's Grilled Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open | |
| Charleys Cheesesteaks Charleys Cheesesteaks | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2150 Northwoods Blvd FC-3 | open |
| Checkers at 1846 Remount Road Checkers and Rally's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1820 Remount Rd | open |
| Chef Racks Garlic Crabs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 8780 Rivers Ave Ste 208 | open |
| Chick-fil-A | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9200 University Blvd, Strom Thurmond Center | open | |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 7616 Rivers Ave | open |
| Chick-fil-A | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2150 Northwoods Blvd Unit B4 | open | |
| China Buffet | Buffet | Chinese · Asian | 7800 Rivers Ave #1850 | open |
| China Garden Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 8780A Rivers Ave Ste 116 | open |
| Chinese Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8988 University Blvd | open | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 7398 Rivers Ave Ste 102 Suite 102 | open |
| Church's Texas Chicken Church's Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6138 Rivers Ave | open |
| Cinnabon Cinnabon | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| City Sliders | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Sandwiches | 6185 Rivers Ave | open |
| Cocoa Academic | Dessert | Dessert | 6185 Rivers Ave | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 7250 Rivers Ave Bldg C7 | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | 7250 Rivers Ave, Bldg C7 | open |
| Come Back Shack Come Back Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 8915 University Blvd | open |
| Cook Out Cook Out | Quick service | Burgers · American | 8970 University Blvd | open |
| Crab Du Jour Charleston Cajun Seafood Restaurant & Bar | Bar | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 7351 Mazyck Rd. I-26 & Ashley Phosphate Rd. | open |
| Crepes Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · French | 2409 Mall Dr | open |
| Dashi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Latin American (other) | 1262 Remount Rd | open |
| Dashi Wine Bar and Emporium | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 5660 Rivers Ave | open |
| Denny's | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 2280 Ashley Phosphate Rd | open |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 7620 Rivers Ave | open |
| Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 6541 Rivers Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 7818 Rivers Ave Ste 103 | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 9155 University Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 8976 University Blvd Hess | open |
| East Bay Deli East Bay Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 9135 University Blvd | open |
| El Delicioso Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 5624 Rivers Ave | open |
| El Sabor Latino | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 7089 Rivers Ave | open |
| Elite Auto Sales Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8701 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Fazoli's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 7460 Rivers Ave | open |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 7250 Rivers Ave. Bldg. 200 Suite #5 | open |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 8966 University Blvd., Ste. 101 | open |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 7250 Rivers Ave | open |
| Flying Legs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 7620 Rivers Ave Ste 350 | open |
| Food Baby | Food truck | 5600 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Foodrunner | Food truck | 6650 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Fuji Steakhouse | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 2150 Northwoods Blvd Unit F32 | open |
| Fuji Sushi & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | open | |
| Ginza Japanese Grill-North Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Buffet | Japanese · Sushi | 5647 Rivers Ave | open |
| Gloria Jeans Coffees | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 2150 Northwoods Blvd Unit G512 | open |
| Godfather's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8976 University Blvd | open |
| Gong Cha North Charleston Gong Cha | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 7800 Rivers Ave | open |
| Green Garden Asian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 1354 Remount Rd | open |
| Hardee's | Quick service | 2235 Ashley Phosphate Rd | open | |
| Hardee's | Quick service | 5641 N Rhett Ave | open | |
| HC Provisions | Bar | American | 4770 Goer Dr | open |
| Hello Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 2409 Mall Dr | open |
| Hi Boba Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Tea / bubble tea | 5646 Rivers Ave | open |
| Hibachi Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Japanese | 5900 Rivers Ave | open |
| Hideaway Lounge | Bar | 6155 Fain St | open | |
| Holy City Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Juice / smoothies | 7685 Northwoods Blvd Unit 8G | open |
| Hooters Hooters | Casual dining · Bar | American | 2171 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Hops Restaurant and Brewery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7842 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Hunt Brothers Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5703 N Murray Ave | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 7361 Mazyck Rd | open |
| Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 8988 University Blvd Unit 105 | open |
| Jason's Deli | Other | Sandwiches | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Java City Charleston Southern University | Café | Coffee | State Road S-10-2261 | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 7225 Rivers Ave(across from Target) Ste. 203 | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 8983 University Blvd. Suite 101 | open |
| Jessica And Davis Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6601 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 7565 Rivers Ave Unit D | open |
| Joe Muggs Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| K & W Cafeterias | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 7832 Rivers Ave | open |
| K Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1190 Remount Road | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 5890 Rivers Ave | open |
| Kiddie U | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2115 Nad Rd | open | |
| King Acai and Bubble Tea | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2150 Northwoods Blvd Unit F24 | open | |
| King Street Grille | Bar | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open | |
| La Cosina | Coffee shop | Mexican · Latin American (other) · Coffee | 1262 Remount Rd | open |
| La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant La Hacienda International Blvd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 6322 Rivers Ave | open |
| La Michoacana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2334 Midland Park Rd | open | |
| La Michoacana SC | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Juice / smoothies | 5900 Rivers Ave | open |
| La Nortena Taqueria & Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 6275 Rivers Ave Ste a | open |
| La Rivera | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | open | |
| La Sensacion Latina PR | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 1936 Remount Rd | open |
| La Taqueria Taco Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 7385 Stall Rd | open |
| La Tropicana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 6907 Rivers Ave | open |
| Larry's Giant Subs | Other | Sandwiches | 7800 Rivers Ave | open |
| Las Lupitas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1745 Remount Rd | open |
| Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Steakhouse · Latin American (other) | 2411 Mall Dr | open |
| LeManHeads Lemonade | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Juice / smoothies | 5416 Torgerson Dr | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8571 Rivers Ave | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1920 Remount Rd | open |
| Lodi Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2210 Ashley Phosphate Rd | open |
| LongHorn Steakhouse LongHorn Steakhouse | Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 7250 Rivers Ave | open |
| Los Raspados Mexicanos | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Latin American (other) | 1936 Remount Rd | open |
| Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant Los Reyes West Ashley/Charleston SC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7620 Rivers Ave | open |
| Los Reyes North Charleston SC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | open | |
| Lunch Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1311 Remount Rd | open | |
| Luz's Place Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1936 Remount Rd | open |
| Mabel Mae's Bakery - North Charleston | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 5600 Rivers Ave | open |
| Mama Pear's Kitchen | Catering | Thai | 6185 Rivers Ave | open |
| Manjar Latino Restaurant Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Latin American (other) | 6610 Rivers Ave | open |
| Marie's Diner | Casual dining | American | 5646 Rivers Ave | open |
| Market Street Saloon | Bar | 7690 Northwoods Blvd | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 8586 Rivers Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 5950 Rivers Ave | open |
| Mi Pueblo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6275 Rivers Ave | open |
| Milanos Antojitos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Latin American (other) | 6917 Stall Rd | open |
| Miracle's Tasty Express Hotdogs | Food truck | Hot dogs · American | 5600 Rivers Ave | open |
| Miss Katies Sweets | Bakery · Dessert · Catering | Bakery · Dessert | 5600 Rivers Ave #6027 | open |
| MOD Pizza MOD Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2135 Ashley Phosphate Rd | open |
| Moe's Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 7800 Rivers Ave | open |
| Moreno's Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6550 Rivers Ave | open |
| Mulligans | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 8410 Rivers Ave Ste B | open | |
| N Rhett Ave Scooter's Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 5641 N. Rhett Ave. | open |
| Naan at Northwoods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 7620 Rivers Ave | open |
| Neighborhood Tap house Greenridge Neighborhood Tap House Greenridge | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers | 2110 Greenridge Rd | open |
| Nicks Gyros and Phillys Nick's Gyros & Phillys Dorchester Road | Other | Sandwiches · Mediterranean · Greek | 6150 Rivers Ave | open |
| No.1 Kitchen Qz Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7400 Rivers Ave Unit J | open | |
| Noisy Oyster | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 7842 Rivers Ave | open |
| North Charleston Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 7620 Rivers Ave | open |
| North Park Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8780 Rivers Ave Ste 126 | open | |
| North Towne Grill & Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2093 Eagle Landing Blvd | open | |
| Northwoods Food Court | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open | |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 7800 Rivers Ave Suite 1040 | open |
| Number One Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused | American | 7400 Rivers Ave | open |
| Olive Garden Olive Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Italian · American | 2460 Mall Dr | open |
| Olive Garden Olive Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 2156 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Orange Julius | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Juice / smoothies · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2150 Northwoods Blvd Unit FC8 | open |
| Oriental Cuisine Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 5623 Rivers Ave | open |
| Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 7643 Rivers Ave | open |
| Panda Express Panda Express México | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 7379 Rivers Ave | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 2135 Ashley Phosphate Road | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5900 Rivers Ave | open |
| Pardon My Cheesesteak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 7361 Mazyck Rd | open |
| Parlay 5523 | Bar | 5523 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Pasteleria La Especial LLC | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1922 Remount Rd | open |
| Penalty Box Sports Lounge | Bar | 7665 Northwoods Blvd | open | |
| Peno Mediterranean Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 7620 Rivers Ave | open |
| Pericos Mexican Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1990 Hawthorne Dr | open |
| Pho 79 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 8780 Rivers Ave Ste 318 | open |
| Pho No 1 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 5300 Rivers Ave #7 | open |
| Pho-Nomenal-Bowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 7620 River Ave #350 | open |
| Phuong Vietnamese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 5634 Rivers Ave | open |
| Pieology Pizzeria, North Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 7800 Rivers Avenue | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 7400 Rivers Ave L Unit L | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1750 Remount Rd Ste A | open |
| Pizza Pro | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | Sandwiches · Pizza | 9330 Medical Plaza Dr | open |
| Planet Follywood | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food | 8780 Rivers Ave | open |
| Poblanos Mexican Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 7571 Rivers Ave | open |
| Poke Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Sushi · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls | 7620 Rivers Ave | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 5988 Rivers Ave | open |
| Progressive Club | Bar | 1947 Stokes Ave | open | |
| Pusser's Rum | Winery / distillery / taproom | 2233 Technical Pkwy ste b | open | |
| Raise the Roost | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5710 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Raise the Roost | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8945 University Blvd | open | |
| Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7225 Rivers Avenue, Bldg. 100 | open | |
| Red Crab Juicy Seafood Red Crab - Juicy Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 7690 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Restaurante La Costa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 6124 Rivers Ave | open |
| Rico's Taco Cafe | Food truck | Mexican | 6923 Rivers Ave | open |
| Rincon Dominicano By Luisito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Spanish / tapas | 5611 Rivers Ave | open |
| RP’S Neighborhood Bar And Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Fernwood Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406, United States | open | |
| Ruby Tuesday Ruby Tuesday | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Sakura | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 7648 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Sbarro Sbarro | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Scana Security | Bar | 2390 W Aviation Ave | open | |
| Schlotzsky's | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 6116 Rivers Ave | open |
| Scooter's Coffee Scooter's Coffee | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 5641 N Rhett Ave | open |
| Seasons Of Tokyo Rivers Ave Seasons of Japan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 7620 Rivers Ave Ste 330 | open |
| Señor tequila charleston west ashley | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2234 Ashley Phosphate Rd | open |
| Shishiraj Fast Food Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6072 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Simply Good Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 101 | open |
| Smalls Sliders Smalls Sliders | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 2280 Ashley Phosphate Rd | open |
| Sno Dash | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 7800 Rivers Ave Ste 1050 | open |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 6301 Rivers Avenue | open |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 9101 University Blvd. | open |
| Stafford Restaurant Management Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8584 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 8966 University Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Quick service · Café | Coffee | 7250 Rivers Ave | open |
| Starbucks - Target | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7250 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Starbucks In Hyatt | Coffee shop | Coffee | open | |
| Sticky Fingers Smokehouse Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 6072 Rivers Ave | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 7400 Rivers Ave # 12 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1190 Remount Rd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 8988 University Blvd Suite 101 | open |
| Super Botanas Lokas | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican | 6550 Rivers Ave | open |
| Swank Desserts | Bakery | Bakery | 6185 Rivers Ave Ste A | open |
| Sweets & More | Dessert | 2330 Ashley Phosphate Rd Bldg 200 | open | |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 5856 Rivers Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 7373 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Taco In A Bag | Food truck | 5600 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Tacos Los Primos Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 5935 Rivers Ave | open |
| Taqueria el Charro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5510 Rivers Ave | open |
| Taqueria El Manantial | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7403 Stafford St | open |
| Taqueria La Jarocha | Food truck | 1354 Remount Rd # 1360 | open | |
| Tasty Crab House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 7800 Rivers Ave Ste 1840 | open |
| Texas Roadhouse Texas Roadhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Steakhouse | 2130 Melnick Dr | open |
| Thai Elephants I | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai | 7620 Rivers Ave | open |
| The ART of FOOD | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · African | 1213 Remount Rd | open |
| The Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 2415 Mall Dr | open |
| The Greek House Charleston | Coffee shop | Greek · Coffee | 2154 N Center St | open |
| The Natural Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| The PreGame Sports Bar | Bar | 4113 River Avenue | open | |
| The Wing Experience | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar · Quick service | Chicken / wings · BBQ · Sandwiches · Burgers | 7250 Rivers Avenue, Located in Smokey Bones. | open |
| The Wreckfish Catering & Event Hall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7690 Northwoods Blvd | open | |
| Tienda Mexicana Esmeralda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | open | |
| Tiki Taco TIKI TACO Old Trolley | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7089 Rivers Ave | open |
| Trident Hospital Cafeteria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9330 Medical Plaza Dr | open | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 7250 Rivers Ave | open |
| Veggie Heaven | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian | 7800 Rivers Ave | open |
| Velvet Freeze | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5600 Rivers Ave | open |
| Viva Mexico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1520 State Rd S-10-13 | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 2357 W Aviation Ave | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 5491 N Rhett Ave | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 8994 University Blvd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 7391 Northwoods Blvd | open |
| Walmart Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 7400 Rivers Ave | open |
| WBS | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 7832 Rivers Ave | open |
| Welch’s Snack Shack | Food truck | 4912 Rivers Ave | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 7440 Northwoods Blvd. | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 9145 University Blvd | open |
| Who’s bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 5660 Rivers Ave | open |
| Wild Wing Cafe | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings | 7618 Rivers Ave | open |
| Willie Jewells Old School BBQ Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 8983 University Blvd Unit 106 | open |
| WINGS N Things Food Truck | Food truck · Quick service | Seafood | Charleston/ Georgetown | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 7250 Rivers Ave Suite 200-3 | open |
| Wing’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill | Bar | 2110 Greenridge Rd | open | |
| Wngspt | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | American | 7671 Northwoods Blvd Suite I + J | open |
| Wok Fast | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2150 Northwoods Blvd, FC5 | open | |
| Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream and Sandwich Cafe | Café · Dessert | Coffee · Sandwiches · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 6554 Rivers Ave | open |
| Yokoso Japanese Steakhouse North Charleston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Steakhouse | 8601 S Antler Dr | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6924 Rivers Ave | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 9141 University Blvd | open |
| O'charley's Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2150 Northwoods Blvd | closed |
| Papa Soucy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 6150 Rivers Ave | closed |
| Willie Jewels | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8992 University Blvd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 43 | 39 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 44 | 41 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 53 | 48 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 69 | 65 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 78 | 70 | 41 | 28 | — | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 78 | 71 | 43 | 27 | — | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 76 | 71 | 43 | 26 | 1 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 73 | 68 | 38 | 28 | 1 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 85 | 77 | 43 | 29 | 1 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 96 | 88 | 49 | 31 | 3 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 102 | 96 | 52 | 33 | 7 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 110 | 103 | 47 | 45 | 8 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 96 | 88 | 39 | 38 | 8 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 96 | 89 | 37 | 40 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 96 | 88 | 36 | 40 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 103 | 97 | 40 | 45 | 6 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 100 | 92 | 34 | 45 | 8 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 100 | 92 | 33 | 47 | 8 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 116 | 107 | 40 | 54 | 9 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 113 | 105 | 39 | 53 | 11 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 117 | 109 | 40 | 55 | 11 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 113 | 105 | 38 | 55 | 11 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 121 | 115 | 40 | 62 | 12 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 122 | 113 | 42 | 60 | 10 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 141 | 130 | 55 | 63 | 11 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 138 | 128 | 59 | 58 | 10 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 130 | 118 | 52 | 55 | 10 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 131 | 118 | 53 | 54 | 10 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 135 | 119 | 52 | 56 | 10 | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 136 | 117 | 48 | 57 | 11 | 4 | NAICS2022 |