BMIE Market 29412
Charleston County, South Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 39,256 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,758 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 16,758 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±798 · 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 | 35,850 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 17,302 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $101,509 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,488 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 40.7 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · 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 | $1,881 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±91 · 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 | $504,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±27,535 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 39.2 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 97 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 29412 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 18.1 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +22.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +40.6% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +131.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +203.1% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 104 (range 98–111) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.5 per year, r² 0.88) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 80 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 89 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 69 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 80 / 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 29412. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +2.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.88, 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: 80 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 89.3 | 89 | 40% | +35.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 69 | 69 | 35% | +24.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 80.3 | 80 | 25% | +20.1 |
Consumer Market Score: 89 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 39,256 | 94 | 40% | +37.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 101,509 | 82 | 40% | +32.7 |
| Households (ACS) | 16,758 | 95 | 20% | +19.1 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 69 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 40.6 | 77 | 35% | +27.1 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 24.7 | 27 | 25% | +6.8 |
| Population (ACS) | 39,256 | 94 | 20% | +18.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 101,509 | 82 | 20% | +16.4 |
Market Momentum Score: 80 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 22.8 | 79 | 50% | +39.6 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 40.6 | 77 | 30% | +23.2 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 131.0 | 87 | 20% | +17.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (187)
By cuisine
American 25 · Asian 14 · Seafood 14 · Coffee 13 · Mexican 13 · Bakery 12 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 11 · Pizza 10 · Sandwiches 10 · Japanese 9 · Sushi 9 · Dessert 7 · Juice / smoothies 7 · Chicken / wings 6 · Italian 6 · BBQ 5 · Chinese 4 · Healthy / salads / bowls 4 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Thai 4 · Burgers 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Breakfast 2 · Greek 2 · African 1 · Caribbean 1 · European 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Vegan 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 111 · Bar 31 · Quick service 22 · Casual dining 16 · Bakery 13 · Dessert 11 · Café 10 · Coffee shop 8 · Juice, smoothie, tea 7 · Specialty food shop 6 · Food truck 4 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Catering 2 · Other 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Taste of Gullah | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Caribbean · African | 1788 Arsburn Rd | open |
| Absolute Construction & Roofing | Bar | 453 Planters Trace Dr | open | |
| Aji Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1011 Harbor View Rd | open |
| Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop - James Island | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1291 Folly Rd | open |
| Always Awkward Hospitality | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1977 Maybank Hwy | open | |
| Amalfi's Italian Restuarant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1739 Maybank Hwy Ste G | open |
| Andolini's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 967 Folly Rd | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 341 Folly Rd | open |
| Athens Restaurant Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 1939 Maybank Hwy | open |
| Azul Mexicano James Island | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mexican | 1989 Maybank Hwy | open |
| Bagel Nation Bagel Nation | Bakery | Bakery · Sandwiches | 520 Folly Rd #60 | open |
| Baguette Magic Folly Rd | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee · Breakfast | 792 Folly Rd | open |
| Bar George | Bar | 1956 Maybank Hwy | open | |
| Barberitos Barberitos | Quick service | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 1739 Maybank Hwy | open |
| Beech Beech | Juice, smoothie, tea | Healthy / salads / bowls · Juice / smoothies · Hawaiian / Pacific | 1739 Maybank Hwy | open |
| Big Belly | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1014 Fort Johnson Rd | open |
| Black Bean Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 869 Folly Rd | open |
| Black Magic Cafe | Café | Coffee | 1130 Folly Rd | open |
| Boardwalk Bar Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 778 Folly Rd Ste F | open | |
| Bohemian Bull Bohemian Bull | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1531 Folly Rd | open | |
| Bohemian Bull Bohemian Bull | Casual dining · Bar | American | 1531 Folly Rd | open |
| Bojangles' Bojangles | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 740 Folly Rd | open |
| Bowens Island Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1870 Bowens Island Rd | open |
| Brick House Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1575 Folly Rd | open |
| California Tortilla California Tortilla Qatar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1405 Folly Rd | open |
| Cannon Distillery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 1734 Signal Point Rd | open | |
| Cannonborough Beverage Co. | Bar | 1750 Signal Point Rd | open | |
| Captain Harry's Oysters & Shrimp | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 478 Woodland Shores Rd | open |
| Casa Fiesta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 808 Folly Rd | open |
| Charles Towne Fermentory (James Island) | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1750 Signal Point Rd | open | |
| Charleston Chocolatiers | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 438 Priestly St | open |
| Charleston Cookie Company | Bakery | Bakery | 1750 Signal Point Rd | open |
| Charleston Crab House Charleston Crab House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 145 Wappoo Creek Dr | open |
| Charleston Sports Pub Charleston Sports Pub | Bar | 1989 Maybank Hwy | open | |
| Charleston Sports Pub | Bar | 792 Folly Rd | open | |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 849 Folly Rd | open |
| Coastal Crust James Island Coastal Crust | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 979 Harbor View Rd | open |
| Coastal Snack Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 608 Harbor View Rd | open | |
| Coconut Joes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Cory's Grilled Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1739 Maybank Hwy | open |
| Crosby's Fish & Shrimp Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 2223 Folly Rd | open |
| Crust Wood Fired Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1956 Maybank Hwy B | open |
| CudaCo. Seafood House | Catering | Seafood | 765 Folly Rd | open |
| Cup - Fine Coffee & Roasters | Coffee shop | Coffee | 339 Fleming Rd Unit B1 | open |
| Cure | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 1739 Maybank Hwy | open |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Dairy Queen | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 345 Folly Rd | open |
| Devongray Hospitality Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 967 Folly Rd | open | |
| Dolores's Southern Delights | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 833 Standish St | open | |
| Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 1041 Folly Rd | open |
| Dukes Barbecue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 331 Folly Rd | open |
| Dunkin Donuts Dunkin' | Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 754 Folly Rd | open |
| Easterbys Family Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1977 Maybank Hwy | open | |
| Ecfc Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1243 Harbor View Rd | open | |
| Edison James Island | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Seafood | 1014 Fort Johnson Rd | open |
| El Pollo Guapo El Pollo Guapo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1130 Folly Rd | open |
| Ellis Creek Fish Camp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1243 Harbor View Rd | open |
| Fam's Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1291 Folly Rd | open | |
| Family Gamez Arcade | Café | 1170 Folly Rd | open | |
| Flat and Drum Wings | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 807 Folly Rd | open |
| Folly Road Self Storage | Food truck | 1573 Folly Rd | open | |
| Fork Fine Gourmet Catering And Events L.l.c | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2293 Folly Rd | open | |
| Fratellos James Island | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 520 Folly Rd | open | |
| Garage 75 Garage 75 | Bar · Casual dining | 1175 Folly Rd | open | |
| Get Caked Charleston | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 967 Mikell Dr | open |
| Gillie's Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 805 Folly Rd | open |
| Gillie's Soul Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1630 Folly Rd | open |
| Girl Nextdough | Bakery | Bakery | 1939 Maybank Hwy | open |
| Girl Nextdough | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1230 Camp Rd | open |
| Great Wall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1291 Folly Rd | open |
| Grey Ghost bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 1750 Signal Point Rd | open |
| Grumpy Goat Seafood Cantina | Casual dining · Bar | Seafood · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1023 Harbor View Rd | open |
| Heart Woodfire Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1622 Highland Ave | open |
| Heidi's Bohemian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 866 Folly Rd | open | |
| Huddle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 933 Folly Rd | open |
| Huriyali Riverland Terrace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 2016 Wappoo Dr | open |
| IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 771 Daniel Ellis Dr | open |
| Jack's Cosmic Dogs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 801 Folly Rd | open |
| Jalisco Taqueria & Tequila | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1271 Folly Rd | open |
| James Island Fire Grill hibachi sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1411 Folly Rd | open | |
| James Island Holdings Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 520 Folly Rd | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 520 Folly Road Suite 20 | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1417 Folly Road Suite 408 | open |
| Jiang’s Asian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 520 Folly Rd | open |
| Juanita Greenberg's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 967 Folly Rd | open |
| Kanji Sushi Hibachi - James Island | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 807 Folly Rd | open |
| Kickin' Chicken James Island | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1175 Folly Rd | open |
| Kronic Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 827 Folly Rd | open |
| Krystyna's Polish Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | German / Eastern European | 1969 Central Park Rd | open |
| Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1977 Maybank Hwy | open |
| La Carreta Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 335 Folly Rd | open |
| La Hacienda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 808 Folly Rd | open |
| Ladles Soups James Island | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | American · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1175 Folly Rd | open |
| Lb Sweets & Treats | Dessert | Dessert | 1939 Maybank Hwy | open |
| LeiLani's Tiki Bar | Bar | Seafood · Mexican | Our Backyard | open |
| Little Caesars | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 861 Folly Rd | open |
| Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - James Island Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - Mt. Pleasant | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 798 Folly Rd | open |
| Locklear's on Little Oak | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Seafood | 2293 Folly Rd | open |
| Lotus Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1739 Maybank Hwy | open |
| Marble Slab Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 520 Folly Rd Ste P1 | open |
| Marco's Pizza Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 520 Folly Rd | open |
| Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint Martin's BBQ Joint | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1622 Highland Ave | open |
| Max & Jones James Island, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1739 Maybank Hwy Ste U | open | |
| Maybank Public House | Casual dining · Bar | 1970 Maybank Hwy | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 333 Folly Road | open |
| Melvin's Bbq - James Island | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 538 Folly Rd | open |
| Melvin's Legendary Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | BBQ | 719 Folly Rd | open |
| Millers All Day | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1956 Maybank Hwy Unit A | open |
| Mondo's Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 915 Folly Rd | open |
| Muddy Waters Coffee Bar | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1739 Maybank Hwy | open |
| My Granny's Cafe | Dessert | Dessert | 1147 Camp Rd | open |
| New China Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1001 Harbor View Rd | open |
| O'brion's Pub & Grille | Bar | 520 Folly Rd Ste E | open | |
| Odyssey Bottle Shop | Bar | 987 Harbor View Rd | open | |
| Odyssey Greek Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 915 Folly Rd | open | |
| Paddock & Whisky | Bar · Casual dining | 1962 Maybank Hwy | open | |
| Pan Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1985 Folly Rd | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1027 folly road | open |
| Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 923 Folly Rd | open |
| Pho Saigon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 1739 Maybank Hwy | open |
| Pick Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1291 Folly Rd | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 890 Folly Rd | open |
| Pizzavola Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1041 Folly Rd | open |
| Point Break Charleston | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 520 Folly Rd | open |
| Purple Hays Harbor House | Casual dining · Bar | 782 Clearview Dr | open | |
| Randall's Curbside Griddle | Food truck | Sandwiches · Burgers | 830 Folly Rd | open |
| Rio Chico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 520 Folly Rd | open |
| Roadside Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 807 Folly Rd | open |
| Rusty Crab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1716 S Grimball Rd | open |
| Rype Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 1291 Folly Rd Apt 120 | open |
| Shirley's Mercantile | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2029 Maybank Hwy | open |
| Sloppy Cow | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1023 Harbor View Rd | open | |
| Smoke 'N Brew Smoke n Brew James Island | Bar · Casual dining | BBQ | 815 Folly Rd | open |
| Smoky Oak Taproom, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1234 Camp Rd | open | |
| Soda House | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 1291 Folly Rd #102b | open | |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 931 Folly Road | open |
| St. James Gate | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1030 Clearspring Dr | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 864 Folly Rd | open |
| Stereo 8 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 951 Folly Rd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 345 Folly Rd | open |
| Sweet Belgium | Bakery | Bakery | 327 Folly Rd | open |
| Sweet Rhi | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2000 Wappoo Dr Unit A | open |
| Sweetwater Cafe | Café | Coffee | 801 Folly Rd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 858 Folly Rd | open |
| TCBY TCBY | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 520 Folly Rd #30 | open |
| Thai Elephants Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 915 Folly Rd Ste Q | open | |
| Thai Elephants Restaurant (James Island) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 915 Folly Rd | open |
| The Barrel | Bar | 1859 Folly Rd | open | |
| The Break | Bar · Casual dining | 778 Folly Rd | open | |
| The Cake Stand | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 827 Folly Rd | open |
| The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 1417 Folly Rd | open |
| The Harlow | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 1015 Harbor View Rd | open |
| The Hideaway Pizza Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 608 Harbor View Rd | open | |
| The Hideout Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 1006 Folly Rd | open | |
| The James | Casual dining · Bar | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1939 Maybank Hwy | open |
| The Juice Joint | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1291 Folly Rd | open |
| The Lot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1977 Maybank Hwy | open | |
| The Low Down | Bar | American | 967 Folly Rd | open |
| The New Oyster Bank Lounge | Bar | 1630 Folly Rd | open | |
| The Roost James Island | Casual dining · Bar | 798 Folly Rd | open | |
| The Swamp Villa | Casual dining · Bar | 25 Brockman Dr | open | |
| Three Monkeys Ice Cream Parlor | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 915 Folly Rd suite p | open |
| Ti-Ney Bangkok Folly | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1175 Folly Rd | open |
| Ti-Ney Bangkok Folly | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 1175 Folly Rd | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 869 Folly Rd | open |
| Walmart Bakery | Specialty food shop · Bakery · Quick service | Sandwiches · Bakery | 1231 Folly Rd | open |
| Wedding Cakes By Jim Smeal | Bakery | Bakery | 657 N Sterling Dr | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 343 Folly Rd | open |
| Wild Alabaster | Quick service | 461 Fleming Rd | open | |
| Wisconsin Meat & Cheese | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1027 Folly Rd Ste 2 | open |
| Workmen's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1717N Grimball Rd | open |
| Yous Guys Sandwich Shop | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 827 Folly Rd | open |
| Zaxby's Zaxby's | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 1018 Folly Rd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Asian | 1739 Maybank Hwy | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 520 Folly Rd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 675 Folly Rd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1411 Folly Rd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1985 Folly Rd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Asian | 1005 Harbor View Rd | open |
| Zia Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1939 Maybank Hwy Unit A | open |
| Creekside Lounge Llc | Bar | 1846 Old Folly Beach Rd | closed | |
| J Paul'z | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1739 Maybank Hwy | closed | |
| Maple Street Biscuit Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1739 Maybank Hwy Ste U | closed |
| Paissanos 3 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1246 Camp Rd | closed |
| Root Note Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1969 Central Park Rd | closed | |
| Savory Sushi & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1956B Maybank Hwy | closed |
| Starfish Grille | Bar | 520 Folly Rd | closed | |
| Zeppelin Pizza Co. James Island | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1175 Folly Rd Ste J | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 35 | 32 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 33 | 30 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 34 | 31 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 46 | 44 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 44 | 39 | 22 | 17 | — | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 48 | 42 | 24 | 18 | — | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 50 | 44 | 27 | 16 | — | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 50 | 43 | 26 | 15 | 1 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 50 | 41 | 21 | 19 | — | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 50 | 42 | 19 | 23 | — | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 48 | 43 | 21 | 20 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 48 | 42 | 19 | 20 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 54 | 49 | 21 | 24 | 3 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 63 | 55 | 25 | 25 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 63 | 55 | 27 | 26 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 72 | 67 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 71 | 65 | 31 | 33 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 80 | 72 | 34 | 36 | 2 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 77 | 71 | 34 | 32 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 76 | 69 | 36 | 29 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 77 | 69 | 34 | 30 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 85 | 72 | 41 | 27 | 4 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 86 | 73 | 40 | 29 | 4 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 95 | 79 | 47 | 27 | 5 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 97 | 79 | 43 | 30 | 6 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 99 | 83 | 47 | 29 | 7 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 94 | 79 | 42 | 30 | 7 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 101 | 82 | 42 | 33 | 7 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 110 | 92 | 47 | 38 | 7 | 7 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 110 | 97 | 52 | 36 | 9 | 5 | NAICS2022 |