BMIE Market 90501
Los Angeles County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 41,787 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,433 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 14,870 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±562 · 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 | 43,180 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 15,364 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $92,923 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,866 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.7 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 | $1,913 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±62 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $923,100 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±23,950 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 137 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 90501 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 22.2 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +10.5% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +23.4% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +59.3% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +104.5% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 154 (range 146–163) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +3.2 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 | 73 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 87 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 62 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 68 / 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 90501. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +3.2 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. California and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,558, 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: 73 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 86.9 | 87 | 40% | +34.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61.6 | 62 | 35% | +21.6 |
| Market Momentum Score | 67.9 | 68 | 25% | +17.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 87 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 41,787 | 95 | 40% | +37.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 92,923 | 76 | 40% | +30.4 |
| Households (ACS) | 14,870 | 93 | 20% | +18.7 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 62 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 23.4 | 66 | 35% | +23.1 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 32.8 | 18 | 25% | +4.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 41,787 | 95 | 20% | +18.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 92,923 | 76 | 20% | +15.2 |
Market Momentum Score: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 10.5 | 68 | 50% | +34.1 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 23.4 | 66 | 30% | +19.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 59.3 | 70 | 20% | +14.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (262)
By cuisine
Asian 49 · Japanese 46 · Coffee 28 · Bakery 24 · American 21 · Mexican 17 · Dessert 13 · Sandwiches 13 · Sushi 13 · Korean 11 · Latin American (other) 11 · BBQ 10 · Burgers 9 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 8 · Pizza 8 · Chicken / wings 6 · Chinese 6 · Tea / bubble tea 6 · Mediterranean 5 · Noodles / ramen / pho 5 · Italian 4 · Vietnamese 4 · Breakfast 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · Seafood 3 · Thai 3 · Hawaiian / Pacific 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Indian 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Vegetarian 2 · Brazilian 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Caribbean 1 · Cuban 1 · Filipino 1 · Greek 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 170 · Quick service 32 · Bakery 24 · Café 24 · Bar 22 · Dessert 19 · Casual dining 15 · Coffee shop 12 · Brewery / taproom 9 · Juice, smoothie, tea 8 · Food truck 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Other 3 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1321 Downtown Taproom Bistro | Casual dining · Bar | 1321 Sartori Ave | open | |
| 190th and Normandie Quiznos | Quick service | Sandwiches | 1441 W Knox St | open |
| 3355 Asian grill | Casual dining · Bar | Korean · Asian | 1955 Torrance Blvd | open |
| 369 Dining Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1400 W 190th St Ste B | open | |
| 85C Bakery Cafe - Torrance 85C Bakery Cafe | Coffee shop · Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 1735 W Carson St Ste A | open |
| 92Kbbq AYCE - Torrance | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Korean · Asian | 1925 W Carson St | open |
| Acapulco Cafe | Café | Coffee | 1406 W Carson St | open |
| Alfredo's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1619 W Carson St | open |
| Aloha Teriyaki | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 21162 S Western Ave | open |
| Altitude Restaurant Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1321 Sartori Ave | open | |
| American Brightest Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1757 W Carson St Ste L | open | |
| Anmol 13, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2360 Sepulveda Blvd | open | |
| Antigua Cafe | Café | Coffee | 1231 Cabrillo Ave Ste 103 | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1525 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Asian Barbecue Halal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Middle Eastern · BBQ | 1635 W Carson St | open |
| Baekjeong Torrance Baekjeong Buena Park | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Korean · Asian | 1725 W Carson St | open |
| Bari Pasta & Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1441 W Knox St C500 | open |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 2455 Sepulveda Blvd Unit #B | open |
| BCD Tofu House Torrance | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Vegetarian · Asian | 1597 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Beach Bowls Acai Cafe | Café | Coffee | 2370 Crenshaw Blvd Ste F | open |
| Bee Active Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1530 W Carson St | open |
| Bistro Beaux | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 21605 S Western Ave Ste A | open |
| BJ's Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | 1441 W Knox St #400 | open |
| Blue Burro Burritos & Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1313 Sepulveda Blvd #2 | open |
| Blue Flame Cigar Lounge | Bar | 1305 Sartori Ave | open | |
| Blufish Sushi & Grill Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 22804 S Western Ave | open |
| Broil Bowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 2319 W Carson St | open |
| Bruster's Real Ice Cream Bruster's Real Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 2390 Crenshaw Blvd | open |
| Buffalo Fire Department | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1261 Cabrillo Ave | open | |
| Burger City Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 1975 Torrance Blvd | open |
| BurgerIM | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1441 W Knox St | open |
| By Brazil Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Steakhouse · BBQ | 1615 Cabrillo Ave | open |
| Cafe Roma Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 1261 Cabrillo Ave Ste 100 | open |
| Caffe Bene Caffe Bene | Café · Dessert · Coffee shop | Coffee · Dessert | 1555 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr. | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1360 W 190th St | open |
| Carnitas El Indio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 22816 S Western Ave | open |
| Cauldron Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 21605 S Western Ave Ste I | open |
| Cellador Ales | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1879 Del Amo Blvd | open | |
| Cero Balance Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1321 Post Ave Ste 201 | open | |
| Chado Tea Room Chado Tea Room | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 1303 El Prado Ave | open |
| Charged Up Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1730 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 9 | open |
| Charley's | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Coffee | 1625 Cabrillo Ave | open |
| Chase Maxwell Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2370 W Carson St Ste 165 | open | |
| Chile Verde Chile Verde | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2222 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Circus Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 1500 W Carson St | open |
| Circus Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 21162 S Western Ave | open |
| Clutch and Coffee | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | American · Coffee | 1321 El Prado Ave | open |
| Coca-Cola Freestyle Coca-Cola Freestyle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · American | 2760 Cabrillo Ave | open |
| Coco Ichibanya Curry Coco Ichibanya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | Palm Plaza, 2455 Sepulveda Blvd C | open |
| Corn Dogs Gone Wild | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 1701 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Country Burgers | Quick service | 21721 S Western Ave | open | |
| Cr Visions Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1600 Cabrillo Ave | open | |
| Creative Cuisine Concepts | Other | Sandwiches | 1919 Torrance Blvd | open |
| Crust | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1625 Cabrillo Ave | open |
| Daikichi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | open | |
| Del Taco | Quick service | 1595 Sepulveda Blvd | open | |
| Depot Restaurant The Depot Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Seafood | 1250 Cabrillo Ave | open |
| Ding How Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1652 Cabrillo Ave | open | |
| Dogtown Dogs Truck | Food truck | open | ||
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 1640B W Carson Street | open |
| Eat At Rudy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1340 Post Ave | open |
| El Paso Cantina | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2404 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1565 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| El Taco Loco | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 22502 S Western Ave | open |
| Encanta Latin Grill Gloria's Latin Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 21721 S Western Ave | open |
| Erick F Schat's Bakery & Cafe | Café · Bakery | Coffee · Breakfast · Bakery | 2103 Torrance Blvd | open |
| Fantastic Cafe Fantastic Cafe Norco | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 20305 S Western Ave | open |
| Fg Restaurant, Llc., Dba Fire Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 21171 S Western Ave Ste 250 | open | |
| Flame Broiler Flame Broiler | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Korean · Asian | 1400 W 190th St | open |
| Flame Broiler Flame Broiler | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Korean · Asian | 2024 W Carson St | open |
| Food Culture LA (The Pizza Spot) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Italian | 1635 W Carson St | open |
| Fosters Freeze Fosters Freeze | Quick service · Dessert | Burgers · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1624 Cravens Ave | open |
| Frostbites Crepes & Frozen Delights Frostbites | Dessert | Breakfast · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 21641 S Western Ave Unit B | open |
| Gaburi Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Chicken / wings · Asian | 1437 Marcelina Ave | open |
| Get Shaved | Dessert | Dessert | 1790 W Carson St | open |
| Gonpachi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 21381 S Western Ave | open |
| Good Time Video | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1513 Sepulveda Blvd | open | |
| Gourmet Treats Baking Co | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3679, 1860 W 220th St #445 | open |
| Great Steak Great Steak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Sandwiches · American | 1400 W 190th St | open |
| Gushiya Sushi & Izakaya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1585 Sepulveda Blvd Ste d | open |
| H.h.s.s Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1625 Cabrillo Ave | open | |
| Habit Burger & Grill Habit Burger & Grill | Quick service | 1305 Sepulveda Avenue | open | |
| Hak San - Torrance 본점 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 2216 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Hakata Ikkousha Tonkotsu Ramen Torrance Hakata Ikkousha Costa Mesa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 21605 S Western Ave | open |
| Hamada-ya | Bakery | Bakery | 21515 S Western Ave # 146-B | open |
| Hannosuke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 21515 S Western Ave | open |
| Hermosa Brewing Company Torrance | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1855 Del Amo Blvd | open | |
| Hirai Planning Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1757 W Carson St Ste A | open | |
| Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Torrance/Chinchikurin Torrance Chinchikurin Los Angeles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1725 W Carson St #B | open |
| Hisaya Kyoto Roasted Chestnuts | Coffee shop · Dessert | Coffee · Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 1757 W Carson St Ste f | open |
| Hong Kong Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1400 W 190th St | open |
| Hot Stone Bros Food Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1585 Sepulveda Blvd | open | |
| Ichimiann | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1618 Cravens Ave | open |
| Ise-Shima | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 21381 S Western Ave | open |
| It's Boba Time Torrance It's Boba Time | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 2370 Crenshaw Blvd | open |
| Izakaya Hachi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1880 W Carson St | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 2760 Cabrillo Ave | open | |
| Jessie Lord Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery · Quick service | Bakery | 21100 S Western Ave | open |
| JJ Bakery - Torrance JJ Bakery & Cafe | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee · Chinese | 2370 Crenshaw Blvd #3352 | open |
| Johnny C's Homestyle Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | open | |
| Joshie Bakes | Bakery | Bakery | 2373 W 234th St | open |
| Kagura Torrance Kagura Monterey Park | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1652 Cabrillo Ave | open |
| Kantaro Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1542 W Carson St | open |
| KAPPO IRIFUNE | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1231 Cabrillo Ave | open |
| kappo seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1757 W Carson St | open |
| Keegan's Sports Lounge and Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 1434 Marcelina Ave | open | |
| Kevin E Thompson Cpa An Accountancy Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2420 W Carson St Ste 125 | open | |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2215 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Khun 9 Thai Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 2018 W Carson St | open |
| Kimbap Paradise Kimbap Paradise_La Mirada | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 1585 Sepulveda Blvd H | open |
| Kin Sushi House Torrance | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1406 W Carson St | open |
| King's Breakfast Parlor | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Coffee | 2200 Crenshaw Blvd | open |
| King's Hawaiian Bakery, West Inc. | Bakery | Bakery | 19161 Harborgate Way | open |
| King's Wok Express | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 1657 W Carson St | open |
| Kings Hawaiian Bakery West | Bakery | Bakery · Hawaiian / Pacific | 406 Amapola Ave | open |
| Kirin Brewery of America | Brewery / taproom | 21151 S Western Ave Suite 135A | open | |
| Ko Ryo Jung Korean BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · BBQ · Asian | 1585 Sepulveda Blvd N | open |
| Komatsu Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1644 W Carson St | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 21138 S Western Ave | open |
| Kuma Sushi Seafood Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1925 W Carson St | open |
| La Capilla Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1332 Sartori Ave | open |
| La Esperanza Restaurant & Bakery | Bakery | Latin American (other) · Bakery | 22832 S Western Ave | open |
| La Placita Restaurant | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1534 W Carson St | open |
| Las Gorditas Chingonas | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American · Mexican | 1346 W 225th St | open |
| Lazy Dog Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 2165 W 236th St | open |
| Lee's Sandwiches | Other | Sandwiches | 2370 Crenshaw Blvd Ste D | open |
| Little Shop Of Mary | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Sandwiches | 2205 Torrance Blvd | open |
| Local Kitchen Local Kitchens | Casual dining · Bar | American · Breakfast | 1321 Sartori Ave | open |
| Los Chilaquiles Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 20531 S Western Ave #4 | open |
| Louis Burgers IV | Casual dining | Burgers · American | 1311 W Carson St | open |
| Lupicia | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 21515 S Western Ave | open |
| Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria Madre | Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1261 Cabrillo Ave | open |
| Manpuku Manpuku Japanese Yakiniku Grill Dallas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · BBQ · Asian | 1870 W Carson St | open |
| Manpuku Tokyo BBQ Dining Manpuku Japanese Yakiniku Grill Dallas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 20610 Manhattan Pl | open |
| Marcelina Ave Restaurant Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1413 Marcelina Ave | open | |
| Marsatta Chocolate Experience Centre | Dessert | Dessert | 1321 Post Ave Ste 101 | open |
| marsatta Fine Chocolates | Dessert | 1321 Post Ave | open | |
| Matsui Torrance | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 21605 S Western Ave # G | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1452 W Carson St | open |
| Men-bei | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 21605 S. Westem Ave. | open |
| Metro Cafe | Café | Coffee | 2377 Crenshaw Blvd #115 | open |
| Mifune | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | Mitsuwa Marketplace 21515 S Western Ave #149 | open |
| Mimaki USA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1560 W 190th St | open |
| Mindi's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1757 W Carson St Ste K | open |
| Miyabi Uni | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Seafood | 1231 Cabrillo Ave #101 | open |
| Miyabi-Tei | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 21515 S Western Ave | open |
| Mna3 Company, Llc Dba Opus Music Of Sout H Bay | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2219 Torrance Blvd | open | |
| Mo-Mo-Paradise Torrance Mo-Mo-Paradise Rowland Heights | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Chinese | 21641 S Western Ave | open |
| Monkish Brewing Co. Monkish Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 20311 S Western Ave | open | |
| Mosa Solutions, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1610 Lockness Pl | open | |
| Mpd Insurance Services Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2390 Crenshaw Blvd Ste E119 | open | |
| Munch Bakery Munch Bakery منش بيكري | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2200 Crenshaw Blvd | open |
| Musha Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1725 W Carson St Ste B | open |
| My Havana Vieja | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 1648 W Carson St | open |
| Naoki Nukariya Dba Nukariya Cpa Office | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 20695 S Western Ave Ste 204 | open | |
| New York Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2424 Sepulveda Blvd #4335 | open |
| New York Pizza & Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 22850 S Western Ave | open |
| NIRA Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 2404 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Nozomi Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1757 W Carson St Ste L | open |
| Offset Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1413 Marcelina Ave | open |
| Ojiya Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 20710 Manhattan Pl | open | |
| Old Torrance Coffee & Tea | Café | Coffee | 1413 Marcelina Ave | open |
| Olive Tree Italian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1635 W Carson St | open | |
| On+On - Fresh Korean Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 1441 W Knox St | open |
| Ono Hawaiian BBQ Ono Hawaiian BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Hawaiian / Pacific | 1313 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 1 | open |
| Oroweat Baking Company | Bakery | Bakery | 1766 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Pan de Silacayoapan Oaxaca | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 23701 S Western Ave | open |
| Panaderia Mi Lupita | Bakery | Bakery · Mexican | 1640 W Carson St a1 | open |
| Pasta Loioco | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Italian · Bakery | 2081 Torrance Blvd | open |
| Pharaohs Shisha lounge | Bar | 1640 W Carson St Ste d | open | |
| Pho Kobe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 1441 W Knox St, 200 | open |
| Pho Saigon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | open | |
| Piece O' Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2350 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Pita Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Halal / kosher | 1585 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Taco Bell | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza · Mexican | 1354 W 190th St | open |
| Pro Bowls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 20527 S Western Ave | open |
| Quiznos Quiznos | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1441 W Knox St | open |
| R & R Dental Laboratory Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2420 W Carson St | open | |
| Rae G Cafe | Café | Coffee | 21221 S Western Ave Ste 120 | open |
| Rally's Hamburgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers | 20675 S Western Ave | open |
| Ramen Hayatemaru | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 1644 W Carson St | open |
| Ramen Izakaya Ajido | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho | 1730 Sepulveda Blvd #6 | open |
| Ramen Yamadaya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 1635 W Carson St | open |
| Rc Plumbing Enterprises, Inc. Dba Rc Plumbing Or Good Guy Pl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1450 W 228th St Ste 5 | open | |
| Red Car Brewery and Restaurant | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 1266 Sartori Ave | open | |
| Red Rock-express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1757 W Carson St Ste K | open |
| Reele Corp Dba Cherish Hospice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2340 Plaza Del Amo Ste 230 | open | |
| Royal Donuts | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 1880 W Carson St | open |
| Saigon Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 1639 W Carson St | open |
| Saigon Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 20527 S Western Ave | open |
| Sandwich Blvd | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Sandwiches · American | 20535 S Western Ave | open |
| Sansai Japanese Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 373 Van Ness Ave | open | |
| Sapporo Beer Manufacturers | Bar | Japanese · Asian | 20710 Manhattan Pl | open |
| Sartori Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 1255 Sartori Ave | open |
| Sei-Ko-En Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · BBQ | 1730 Sepulveda Blvd #14 | open |
| Shake Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 2427 W 237th Pl | open |
| Silog | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino | 1555 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Silvia's TACOS | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 22715 Harvard Blvd | open |
| Smog City Brewing Smog City Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1901 Del Amo Blvd | open | |
| Snap Tin Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food | 1109 Van Ness Ave | open |
| Son And Associates, A Professional Accou Ntancy Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2463 W 208th St Ste 205 | open | |
| Sons Of Italy | Bar | 1744 W Carson St | open | |
| Southern California Ice Co | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 22921 Lockness Ave | open |
| Spectra Clinical Labs, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 20655 S Western Ave Ste 105 | open | |
| Spectrum Plating Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 527 Van Ness Ave | open | |
| Spice Lane Restaurant and Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | Indian · Asian | 2170 Torrance Blvd | open |
| Spires Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1750 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Star Buck Coffe | Coffee shop · Quick service · Café | Coffee | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Bakery · Asian | 1770 W Carson St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1450 190th St Suite F | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 21176 S Western Ave | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 2370 Crenshaw Blvd | open |
| Steve's Char Burgers | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1632 Crenshaw Blvd | open |
| Strand Brewing Co | Brewery / taproom | 2201 Dominguez St | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1671 W Carson St | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 1400 W 190th St Ste D | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2396 Crenshaw Blvd. #G | open |
| Sushi Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 21515 S Western Ave | open | |
| Sushi Time | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 2370 Crenshaw Blvd Ste I | open |
| Sweet Thumb Artisanal Baking Company | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Vegetarian · Dessert | 2081 Torrance Blvd | open |
| Taco Sinaloa | Quick service | Mexican | 1647 W Carson St | open |
| Tacos Super Gallito | Food truck | 1433 W Carson St | open | |
| Takee International Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 20610 Manhattan Pl Ste 112 | open | |
| Tampopo Japanese Ramen Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 21515 S Western Ave | open |
| Tapioca Express | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 1757 W Carson St Ste K | open |
| Tastea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 2435 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1510 Cabrillo Ave | open |
| Teriyaki Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1757 W Carson St #Q | open |
| The Bearcave | Bar · Casual dining | 2816 Olive St | open | |
| The Branch Office | Bar | 2320 Torrance Blvd | open | |
| The Buffalo Spot The Buffalo Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 1307-1 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 1307 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| The Crest Sports Bar and Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 1625 Cabrillo Ave | open | |
| The Dudes' Brewing Company - Torrance | Brewery / taproom | 1840 W 208th St | open | |
| The Good Cookies & Beyond | Bakery | Bakery | 2081 Torrance Blvd | open |
| The Green Olive Torrance The Green Olive Vernon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1635 W Carson St | open |
| The Tamale Man | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1654 W Carson St | open |
| The Time Warp Garage | Bar | 2343 W 235th St | open | |
| Tianzi Mountain, China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | open | |
| Tms Cafe & Grill Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 21151 S Western Ave PMB 105 | open | |
| Tonkatsu Marushichi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 21605 S Western Ave Unit c | open |
| Torihei Yakitori Robata Dining | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1757 W Carson St Ste A | open |
| Torrance Bakery Torrance Bakery | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 1341 El Prado Ave | open |
| Torrance Brewing Co Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1266 Sartori Ave | open | |
| Tortilla Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1225 El Prado Ave | open |
| Toyo Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1441 W Knox St | open |
| Tycoon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1406 W Carson St | open |
| Ueno Sushi & Asian Izakaya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1406 W Carson St | open |
| WaBa Grill WaBa Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Healthy / salads / bowls | 1640 W Carson St # A | open |
| Wadatsumi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1757 W Carson St | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2404 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| WG0047 - Torrance (W Carson) WaBa Grill | Quick service | 1640 W. Carson St. A | open | |
| Wienerschnitzel Wienerschnitzel | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 1352 W 190th St | open |
| Wienerschnitzel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 2435 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1757 West Carson St. Unit C | open |
| Yorkshire Square Brewery Project Barley Square Brewery & Pub | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 1109 Van Ness Ave | open | |
| Yoshinoya Yoshinoya | Quick service | Japanese · Asian | 1603 Sepulveda Blvd | open |
| Cosmic Brewery | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom | 20316 Gramercy Pl | closed | |
| Masi China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1585 Sepulveda Blvd Ste D | closed |
| Restoration Kitchen & Wine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1437 Marcelina Ave | closed | |
| Time Out! | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2424 Sepulveda Blvd Ste J | closed | |
| Yuzu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1231 Cabrillo Ave Ste 101 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 70 | 67 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 70 | 66 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 84 | 80 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 78 | 75 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 79 | 75 | 33 | 35 | 7 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 75 | 70 | 32 | 35 | 3 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 77 | 72 | 34 | 33 | 5 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 85 | 78 | 37 | 37 | 3 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 86 | 78 | 36 | 38 | 3 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 93 | 86 | 43 | 39 | 4 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 92 | 88 | 42 | 41 | 5 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 92 | 88 | 40 | 44 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 92 | 88 | 44 | 41 | 3 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 99 | 94 | 44 | 46 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 99 | 93 | 41 | 47 | 4 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 104 | 93 | 40 | 48 | 4 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 108 | 96 | 40 | 49 | 6 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 105 | 94 | 40 | 48 | 6 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 115 | 103 | 46 | 47 | 10 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 124 | 111 | 53 | 47 | 11 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 124 | 111 | 54 | 48 | 9 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 118 | 107 | 50 | 47 | 9 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 121 | 108 | 54 | 43 | 10 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 137 | 124 | 57 | 51 | 16 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 133 | 124 | 57 | 51 | 16 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 136 | 126 | 59 | 50 | 17 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 135 | 129 | 60 | 49 | 19 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 141 | 131 | 63 | 51 | 17 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 149 | 137 | 68 | 49 | 20 | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 148 | 137 | 66 | 51 | 20 | — | NAICS2022 |