BMIE Market 35233
Jefferson County, Alabama · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 3,570 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±729 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,585 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±477 · 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 | 1,308 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 591 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $60,336 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±13,415 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 27.5 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 | $1,638 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±112 · 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 | $338,600 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±106,765 · 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 | 70 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 35233 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 298.2 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +4.5% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +55.6% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +118.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +133.3% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 86 (range 77–96) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +2.7 per year, r² 0.78) · 80% range · confidence High · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 54 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 47 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 47 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 73 / 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 35233. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +2.7 restaurants per year, r² 0.78, 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. Alabama and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 471, 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: 54 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 47.0 | 47 | 40% | +18.8 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 47.3 | 47 | 35% | +16.6 |
| Market Momentum Score | 73.2 | 73 | 25% | +18.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 47 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 3,570 | 55 | 40% | +22.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 60,336 | 30 | 40% | +12.0 |
| Households (ACS) | 2,585 | 65 | 20% | +13.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 47 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 55.6 | 85 | 35% | +29.8 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 196.1 | 2 | 25% | +0.5 |
| Population (ACS) | 3,570 | 55 | 20% | +11.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 60,336 | 30 | 20% | +6.0 |
Market Momentum Score: 73 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 4.5 | 61 | 50% | +30.4 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 55.6 | 85 | 30% | +25.6 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 118.8 | 86 | 20% | +17.2 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (185)
By cuisine
American 43 · Coffee 24 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 13 · Sandwiches 12 · Asian 10 · Burgers 9 · Mexican 9 · Japanese 8 · Healthy / salads / bowls 7 · BBQ 6 · Pizza 6 · Bakery 5 · Latin American (other) 5 · Seafood 5 · Sushi 5 · Chicken / wings 4 · Dessert 4 · Greek 4 · Mediterranean 4 · Breakfast 3 · Chinese 3 · Italian 3 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Indian 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Thai 2 · African 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · French 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Spanish / tapas 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 117 · Bar 40 · Quick service 25 · Café 18 · Casual dining 15 · Coffee shop 11 · Bakery 7 · Brewery / taproom 5 · Dessert 5 · Fast casual 4 · Specialty food shop 4 · Juice, smoothie, tea 4 · Food truck 3 · Other 3 · Winery / distillery / taproom 2 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al's on 7th | Bar | 2627 7th Ave S | open | |
| Alabama Childrens Hospital Foundation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1600 7th Ave S | open | |
| Ampersand | Bar · Dessert | Dessert | 103 20th St S | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2100 7th Ave S | open |
| Automatic Seafood and Oysters | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 2824 5th Ave S | open |
| Babalu Tapas & Tacos | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 2808 7th Ave S | open |
| Bar Sebastian | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar · Casual dining | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 1525 1st Ave S | open |
| Bbb Charleston 456 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 101 12th St S Ste 102 | open | |
| Bento Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1600 7th Ave S | open |
| Bettola | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 2930 3rd Ave S | open |
| Billy's Tavern Village Tavern | Bar | 2829 6th Ave S | open | |
| Birmingham AL #152 - University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Plaza Mooyah | Quick service | 2112 7th Ave South | open | |
| Birmingham Breadworks | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 2408 7th Ave S | open |
| Birmingham District Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2201 2nd Ave S #102 | open | |
| Blueprint on 3rd | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 3000 3rd Ave S | open |
| Blueroot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 2829 2nd Ave S | open |
| Bombay Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2839 7th Ave S | open |
| Brät Brot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | German / Eastern European | 2910 6th Ave S | open |
| Brown's Bar | Bar | 720 29th street | open | |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 1416 4th Avenue South | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1524 6th Ave S | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2700 University Blvd | open |
| Burning Tree Smokehouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 3090 3rd Ave S | open |
| Bygones Cocktail Bar | Bar | 210 22nd St S | open | |
| C&i Ventures Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2810 3rd Ave S | open | |
| Cafe Crispy | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 401 19th St S | open |
| Cahaba Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2616 3rd Ave S | open | |
| Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 2901 2nd Ave S | open |
| Captain D's Captain D's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 514 16th St S | open |
| Carrigan's Beer Garden | Bar | 2910 6th Ave S | open | |
| CAVA CAVA | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Mediterranean · Healthy / salads / bowls | 241 20th St S | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 625 19th St S Jefferson Tower | open |
| Chicken Fried Birmingham Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2201 2nd Ave S | open | |
| Chicken Salad Chick | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2118 7th Ave S | open |
| China Master | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1801 4th Ave S | open |
| China Master Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1801 4th Ave N | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 300 20th St S | open |
| Chris Z's, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2808 University Blvd | open | |
| Chronic Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 420 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S #1 | open |
| Continental Drift | Bar | 2201 7th Ave S | open | |
| Cook Out | Quick service | 301 24th St S | open | |
| Cosecha Urban Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1701 1st Ave S | open |
| Craft’s | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2118 7th Ave S | open |
| Current Charcoal Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · BBQ | 1625 2nd Ave S | open |
| Curry Up Now Indian Restaurant and Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Indian | 425 20th St S Suite 104 | open |
| Daysol Coffee Lab | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2616 3rd Ave S | open |
| Domestique Coff Ee | Café | Coffee | 3017 6th Ave S | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 726 23rd St. South | open |
| Dorm Decor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3105 7th Ave S | open | |
| Dread River Distilling Company | Winery / distillery / taproom | 2400 7th Ave S | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 2109 6th Ave S | open |
| El Royale Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee · American | 2910 6th Ave S | open |
| Encore Rouge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Chicken / wings | 707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S #102 | open |
| Encore Rouge Gourmet Street Food | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Falafel Cafe Falafel Cafe | Café | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Coffee | 401 19th St S #100 | open |
| FIVE | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 744 29th St S | open |
| Fresh | Other | Sandwiches | 2009 University Blvd | open |
| Full Moon Bar-b-que Full Moon BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1400 University Blvd | open |
| Full Moon BBQ Full Moon BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 525 25th St S | open |
| George's Boxcar Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee · American | Railroad Park Lake Path | open |
| Golden Rule Bar-B-Q | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 744 29th St S | open |
| Good People Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 114 14th St S | open | |
| Gumbo to Geaux | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 401 19th St S | open |
| Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, Memphis TN. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Chicken / wings · American | 2201 2nd Ave S | open |
| Guthries Chicken Fingers Uab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1801 4th Ave S | open | |
| Hattie B's Hot Chicken Hattie B's Hot Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2808 7th Ave S #101 | open |
| Hero Doughnuts | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert | 2829 2nd Ave S | open |
| Hibachi Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 401 19th St S | open |
| High Dive HiFi Lounge | Bar · Coffee shop | Coffee | 524 32nd St S | open |
| Hot and Hot Fish Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Seafood | 2901 2nd Ave S | open |
| iCantina! Loading Zone | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2811 7th Ave S | open |
| Innisfree Pub | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 710 29th St S | open |
| Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint KDH | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers | 2811 7th Ave S | open |
| Jd & H Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 728 29th St S | open | |
| Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 219 29th St S | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2808 7th Ave S Ste 113 | open |
| Kelley's Neighborhood Sports Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 720 29th St S | open |
| La Fête | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Bar | Coffee · American · French | 2212 1st Ave S | open |
| Lakeview District | Bar · Casual dining | 725 29th St S | open | |
| Lee's Coffee at Workplay | Coffee shop · Café · Bar | Coffee | 500 23rd St S | open |
| Little Donkey 280 Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 101 12th St S | open | |
| Little Donkey Taqueria Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 101 12th St S Ste 102 | open | |
| Lou's Pub & Package Store | Bar | 726 29th St S | open | |
| Lucy's Coffee and Tea | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2007 University Blvd | open |
| Magic City Coffee Roasters Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2901 2nd Ave S Ste 120 | open | |
| Magic City Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2201 2nd Ave S | open |
| Magic Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 401 19th St S | open |
| Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2114 7th Ave. S. | open |
| Mayawell Bar | Bar | 2900 4th Ave S | open | |
| McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1801 4th Avenue South Suite 111 | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2733 8th Ave | open |
| Mezon Food Truck | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 2902 4th Ave S | open |
| Milo's Hamburgers Milo's Original Burger Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers · American | 401 19th St S | open |
| Moe's Original BBQ Moe's Original BBQ-Bangor, ME | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 731 29th St S | open |
| Moe's Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 1801 4th Ave S | open |
| Mojo Pub & Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 2801 7th Ave S | open | |
| Momma Goldberg's Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 113 20th St S | open |
| Monday Night Brewing Social Club Monday Night Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 14 12th St S | open | |
| Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers · American | 2112 7th Ave S | open |
| Naradip Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1801 4th Ave S | open | |
| Newk's Eatery Newk's Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Sandwiches | 611 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S | open |
| Nola Ice | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee | 1600 1st Ave S | open |
| Nortons Floral Al P | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 401 22nd St S | open | |
| Nourish Foods Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 708 29th St S | open | |
| Oasis | Bar | 2807 7th Ave S | open | |
| On Tap Lakeview | Bar | 737 29th St S | open | |
| Otsuka Sushi hibachi Dinner AYCE | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S Ste 101 | open |
| Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 245 20th St S | open |
| OvenBird | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2810 3rd Ave S | open |
| Panda Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 229 20th St S Unit 1A | open | |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 1802 6th Avenue South | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Fast casual | Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1400 University Blvd | open |
| Pies & Pints | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 125 20th Street South | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2016 5th Ave S | open |
| Potatoe Potahtoz & The Perfic Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S | open | |
| QDOBA Mexican Eats | Quick service | 425 20th St South, Unit 106 | open | |
| Rare Martini | Bar | open | ||
| Red Mountain Restaurant Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2901 2nd Ave S Ste 130 | open | |
| Rock N Roll Sushi Rock N Roll Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 420 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S | open |
| Rockhouse Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 725 29th St S | open |
| Rocky's Pizza & Italian Foods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 715 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S | open |
| Roll Cajun Boudin | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 2208 6th Ave S | open |
| Roll Up | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S | open |
| Ruscelli's at Mojo | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 2801 7th Ave S | open |
| Rush Bowls | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 113 20th St S | open |
| Sahani Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 2520 4th Ave S | open |
| Seeds Coffee Co. - Lakeview | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 2808 7th Ave S Ste 105 | open |
| Shawarma Time | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd | open |
| Shindigs Catering Foodtruck | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Mexican · American | 20 Th St | open |
| Shoney's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 412 18th St S | open |
| Sidebar Cafe | Other | Sandwiches | 2929 7th Ave S | open |
| Sinbad's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 401 19th St S | open |
| Sitar Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1801 4th Ave S Ste 115 | open |
| Sky Castle Gastro Lounge | Casual dining · Bar | 2808 7th Ave S | open | |
| Slice Birmingham Slice Pizza & Brew | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 725 29th St S | open |
| Sneaky Pete's Sneaky Pete's Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Coffee shop · Quick service | Hot dogs · Coffee · Sandwiches · American | 35 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S | open |
| Sol Y Luna | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 2811 7th Ave S | open |
| Spike's Leather Club | Bar | 620 27th St S | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 308 20th St S | open |
| Starbucks - Birmingham | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1400 University Blvd | open | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 615 18th St S | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Other · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 803 20th Street South | open |
| Sushi Innovations Dos Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2201 2nd Ave S Ste 105 | open | |
| Sweet Tea Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2205 3rd Ave S | open |
| Taco Bell | Quick service | 1400 University Blvd | open | |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 2124 7th Ave S | open |
| Taco Mama - The Waites | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 707 Richard Arrington Blvd S Ste 103 | open |
| Tasty Town | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 16 14th St S | open |
| tay's tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee · Asian | 1701 1st Ave S | open |
| Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe | Café | Mediterranean · Greek · Coffee | 301 18th St S | open |
| Ted's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 328 12th St S | open |
| Thai House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 2131 7th Ave S | open |
| The Church Key | Bar | 620 27th St S | open | |
| The Fennec - Sports Bar & Grill, Live Music, Events | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1630 2nd Ave S | open | |
| The Fish Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 612 22nd St S | open |
| The Humidor Room | Bar | 2115 7th Ave S | open | |
| The International Retinal Research Foundation, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1720 University Blvd | open | |
| The Lumbar | Casual dining · Bar | 212 29th St S | open | |
| The Mayor Bar | Bar | 2808 7th Ave S | open | |
| The Purple Onion - Lakeview The Purple Onion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · American | 737 29th St S | open |
| The Red Cat Coffeehouse | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 2901 2nd Ave S #120 | open |
| The Refinery | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 728 29th St S | open | |
| The SwitchYard On 14th | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1401 1st Ave S | open | |
| The Toasted Yolk Cafe The Toasted Yolk Cafe | Café | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 231 20th St S | open |
| The Winery At Pepper Place | Winery / distillery / taproom | 2nd Alley | open | |
| Tortugas Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian · American | 1304 2nd Ave S | open |
| TrimTab Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar · Casual dining | 2721 5th Ave S | open | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 425 20th St S | open |
| Tucana Tiki Bar | Bar | 1143 1st Ave S | open | |
| UAB Hospital Food Court UAB Medicine | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 615 18th St S | open | |
| Umami | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 2808 7th Ave S #117 | open |
| University Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2009 University Blvd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 1801 4th Ave S | open |
| Wasabi Juan's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 2201 2nd Ave S | open |
| Wayback Burgers Wayback Burgers | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1801 4th Ave S Ste 103 | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2327 7th Avenue S. | open |
| Whammy Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1143 1st Ave S | open |
| Wing Out Events & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2417 3rd Ave S | open |
| WOW Cafe and Wingery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1000 14th St S | open |
| Xclusive Lounge and Nightclub | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2824 5th Ave S | open | |
| Yummefy Indo Fresh Food and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai | 707 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S Ste 104 | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 230 20th St S | open |
| Zoe's Kitchen Usa, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 2931 2nd Ave S | open |
| Barking Kudu | Bar | 2929 7th Ave S | closed | |
| J & M Grill Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1801 4th Ave S | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 35 | 30 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 33 | 29 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 37 | 33 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 49 | 43 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 50 | 42 | 16 | 19 | 1 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 48 | 40 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 43 | 36 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 42 | 35 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 49 | 32 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 12 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 47 | 32 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 11 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 48 | 33 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 47 | 32 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 48 | 31 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 11 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 52 | 37 | 12 | 21 | 2 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 52 | 36 | 13 | 19 | 2 | 11 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 45 | 32 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 54 | 39 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 56 | 39 | 17 | 18 | 3 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 62 | 43 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 63 | 45 | 16 | 24 | 4 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 59 | 41 | 13 | 24 | 3 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 67 | 52 | 19 | 28 | 4 | 9 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 76 | 54 | 18 | 31 | 4 | 11 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 79 | 61 | 21 | 30 | 9 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 85 | 67 | 23 | 34 | 9 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 86 | 68 | 24 | 33 | 9 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 81 | 62 | 22 | 28 | 9 | 11 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 85 | 61 | 22 | 30 | 7 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 94 | 71 | 25 | 36 | 8 | 10 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 91 | 70 | 21 | 39 | 8 | 12 | NAICS2022 |