BMIE Market 92103
San Diego County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 34,836 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,407 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 19,935 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±743 · 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 | 31,066 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 19,080 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $102,626 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,655 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 40.8 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 | $2,138 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±70 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $1,061,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±61,002 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 167 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 92103 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 45.7 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -1.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +14.4% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +50.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +85.6% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 176 (range 166–187) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.6 per year, r² 0.52) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 67 / 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 | 58 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 44 / 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 92103. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.6 restaurants per year, r² 0.52, confidence Medium.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: 67 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 89.1 | 89 | 40% | +35.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 57.8 | 58 | 35% | +20.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 43.6 | 44 | 25% | +10.9 |
Consumer Market Score: 89 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 34,836 | 92 | 40% | +36.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 102,626 | 83 | 40% | +33.0 |
| Households (ACS) | 19,935 | 97 | 20% | +19.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 58 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 14.4 | 58 | 35% | +20.4 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 47.9 | 10 | 25% | +2.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 34,836 | 92 | 20% | +18.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 102,626 | 83 | 20% | +16.5 |
Market Momentum Score: 44 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -1.8 | 25 | 50% | +12.7 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 14.4 | 58 | 30% | +17.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 50.5 | 67 | 20% | +13.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (400)
By cuisine
Coffee 63 · American 53 · Asian 30 · Mexican 30 · Italian 27 · Bakery 25 · Japanese 23 · Pizza 23 · Sandwiches 18 · Dessert 17 · Mediterranean 14 · Sushi 13 · Breakfast 12 · Healthy / salads / bowls 12 · Juice / smoothies 12 · European 11 · French 9 · Latin American (other) 9 · Thai 9 · Chinese 8 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 8 · Middle Eastern 8 · Burgers 6 · Indian 6 · Seafood 6 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · Tea / bubble tea 5 · Vegan 5 · Hawaiian / Pacific 4 · Noodles / ramen / pho 4 · Vietnamese 4 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 3 · Hot dogs 3 · Spanish / tapas 3 · Vegetarian 3 · BBQ 2 · British / Irish pub food 2 · Chicken / wings 2 · Greek 2 · Halal / kosher 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Peruvian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 269 · Bar 68 · Café 51 · Coffee shop 42 · Casual dining 33 · Quick service 29 · Bakery 26 · Dessert 22 · Juice, smoothie, tea 17 · Specialty food shop 8 · Food truck 5 · Other 5 · Fast casual 4 · Brewery / taproom 3 · Winery / distillery / taproom 3 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 Restaurant Goup | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3687 5th Ave | open |
| 5th Ave Kitchen & Tap | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 3515 5th Ave | open | |
| 664 TJ Birrieria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 540 University Ave | open |
| A Modo Mio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 3707 5th Ave | open |
| Abbey Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 127 University Ave | open | |
| Aero Club Bar | Bar | 3365 India St | open | |
| Al Dente | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4207 Park Blvd | open |
| Aladdin Hillcrest | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Middle Eastern | 940 University Ave | open |
| Alexi's Greek Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 3863 Fifth Ave | open |
| Alfredo's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1417 University Ave | open |
| Alibi | Bar | 1403 University Ave | open | |
| Alladin | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mediterranean | open | |
| Amarin Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 3843 Richmond St | open |
| And Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar · Casual dining | American | 1023 University Ave | open |
| Arrivederci Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 3845 Fourth Ave | open |
| Au Revoir French Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 420 Robinson Ave | open |
| Aunty Lynne's Catering | Food truck | open | ||
| AWOL | Bar | 1475 University Ave | open | |
| Babycakes Hillcrest | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3795 Fourth Ave | open |
| Bahn Thai Bahn Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 3766 Fifth Ave | open |
| Bai Yook Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1260 University Ave | open |
| Baikohken Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 690 University Ave | open |
| Baja Betty's | Bar | Mexican | 1421 University Ave | open |
| baja pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches | 1417 University Ave | open |
| Baked By Etta | Bakery | Bakery | 3085 Reynard Way | open |
| Banana Leaf | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 3975 5th Ave | open |
| Bangkok Thai Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 540 University Ave | open |
| Bar Dynamite | Bar | 1808 W Washington St | open | |
| Bardo Lounge | Bar | 3852 4th Ave Suite 100 | open | |
| Barrio Star | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2706 5th Ave | open |
| BBQ HOUSE Mediterranean cuisine | Quick service | open | ||
| BCB Café BCB Café | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1010 University Ave | open |
| Bear Night San Diego | Bar | 1271 University Ave | open | |
| Benedict's | Catering | American · Breakfast | 3960 Normal St | open |
| Better Buzz Coffee Hillcrest Better Buzz Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 801 University Ave | open |
| Big City Bagels Cafe- BCB Cafe | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 1010 University Ave | open |
| Big Front Door | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 4075 Park Blvd #101 | open |
| Bino's Bistro & Creperie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 1260 University Ave | open |
| Blonde | Bar | 1808 W Washington St | open | |
| Blue Fourno Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 406 University Ave Ste B | open |
| Blue Water Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 3667 India St | open |
| BO-Beau Kitchen + Cache | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 1027 University Avenue | open |
| Brazen BBQ Smokehouse & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 441 Washington St | open |
| Bread and Cie | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee · Breakfast | 350 University Ave | open |
| Breakfast Bitch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 3825 5th Ave | open |
| Brick Bar | Bar | 1475 University Ave | open | |
| Bronx Pizza Bronx Pizza Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 111 Washington St | open |
| Brooklyn Girl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4033 Goldfinch St | open |
| Burger Deck | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 3715 India St | open |
| Burger Lounge Burger Lounge | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 406 University Ave | open |
| Bys Investments Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 600 University Ave | open | |
| Cabais Mexi-Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3952 4th Ave | open |
| Cafe Bassam | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 3088 Fifth Ave | open |
| Cafe on Park | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 3831 Park Blvd | open |
| Cafe Seville | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 3156 5th Ave | open |
| Caffè San Luca | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 690 University Ave | open |
| Caffè Vergnano 1882 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3850 5th Ave | open | |
| Caffe'1870 The Italian Coffee House | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Italian | 5th Ave | open |
| Cake | Bakery | Bakery | 3085 Reynard Way | open |
| Cali O Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 1290 University Ave | open |
| California Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1027 University Ave | open | |
| Candy Depot | Dessert | Dessert | 3955 5th Ave | open |
| Capricho | Bar | 540 University Ave | open | |
| Cardellino | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 4033 Goldfinch St | open |
| Caribe Grille Food Truck | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3606 1st Ave | open | |
| Chans Hk Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3614 5th Ave | open | |
| Charisma Cucina Italiana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 142 University Ave | open |
| Cherries & Batter Breakfast Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Coffee | 420 Robinson Ave Ste A | open |
| Chez Jay Pop Up | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 3rd Ave | open | |
| Chilangos Mexico City Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 142 University Ave | open | |
| Chile Bistro & Catering | Casual dining | 1220 University Ave | open | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 734 University Ave Ste C | open |
| Chocolat Hillcrest | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 3896 5th Ave | open |
| Cigar Cave | Bar | 3858 Fifth Ave | open | |
| Cilantro Live | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3807 5th Ave | open | |
| City Delicatessen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 535 University Ave | open |
| City Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 718 W Washington St | open |
| CJ's Lounge | Bar | 222 W Washington St | open | |
| Cocina Calavera | Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Peruvian | 3923 4th Ave | open |
| Coco's Poke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 3739 6th Ave Ste C | open |
| Coffeentalk @Hillcrest | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1080 University Ave | open |
| Common Stock | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3805 Fifth Ave | open | |
| Communal Coffee COMMUNAL | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2710 Third Ave Ste 101 | open |
| Communion Mission Hills | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 901 W Washington St | open |
| Cork & Stem | Bar | 1035 University Ave | open | |
| Corner Cafe | Chinese | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee · American | 3614 Fifth Ave | open |
| Corvette Diner | Casual dining | American | 3946 5th Ave | open |
| Corvette Diner | Casual dining | American · Burgers | 1027 University Ave | open |
| Crave Grill House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 3825 5th Ave | open |
| Creme De La Crepe San Diego Crème de la Crêpe Hermosa Beach | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · Dessert | 142 University Ave | open |
| Crepes De Paris | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1727 University Ave | open | |
| Crest Cafe | Café | Coffee · American | 425 Robinson Ave | open |
| Crest Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3980 Third Ave | open |
| Croce's Park West | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2760 5th Ave | open |
| Crush | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | French | 530 University Ave | open |
| D Bar San Diego | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3930 5th Ave | open |
| Daddy's Hot Dogs | Food truck · Quick service | Hot dogs | 1281 University Ave | open |
| Dark Horse Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3752 Park Blvd #104 | open |
| David's Coffee House | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3766 5th Ave | open |
| Dcss Ii, Inc. Dba Baja Betty's | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 308 University Ave | open | |
| Dcssiii Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1220 University Ave # A | open | |
| District Coffee Bar | Café | Coffee | 301 W Washington St | open |
| Dog Cake Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | open | |
| Doggos Gus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 3960 Normal St | open |
| Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 126 W Washington St Ste A | open |
| Donna Jean | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 2949 5th Ave | open |
| Donut Star Donut Star | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 601 W Washington St | open |
| Dumplings N More | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Asian · Tea / bubble tea · Chinese | 3865 Fifth Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 409 Washington St | open |
| East Village Asian Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 406 University Ave | open |
| Ebisu Sushi & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 3765 6th Ave | open |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels Einstein Bros. Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Breakfast | 420 Robinson Ave Ste B | open |
| El Bohemio Coffee House Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 141 University Ave Ste 4 | open | |
| El Cuervo Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 110 W Washington St | open |
| El Indio Mexican Restaurant & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3695 India St | open |
| El Sabor Food Truck | Food truck · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Mexican | 4395 Cleveland Ave | open |
| Espresso Mio | Café | Coffee | 3409 1st Ave | open |
| Essex St. Tiki Bar | Bar | 1027 Essex St | open | |
| Everbowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1252 University Ave | open |
| Evolution | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 2965 5th Ave | open |
| Extraordinary Desserts | Dessert · Café · Bakery | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 2870 Fourth Ave | open |
| Fabb | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 3925 4th Ave | open |
| Farmer's Bottega | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 860 W Washington St | open |
| Fiesta Cantina | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 142 University Ave | open |
| Fig Tree Café | Café | Coffee | 416 University Ave | open |
| Figaro Dessert Cafe | Dessert | Dessert | 412 University Ave | open |
| Fiji Yogurt | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1010 University Ave Ste C103 | open |
| Fiori's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 811 W Washington St | open |
| Fishtank | Bar | 1808 W Washington St | open | |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 670 University Ave | open |
| Flicks | Bar | 1017 University Ave | open | |
| Fort Oak | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1011 Fort Stockton Dr | open |
| Fortuna Ristorante Italiano | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 4207 Park Blvd | open |
| Frenchy's Hideout | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 142 W University Ave | open |
| Fresh Catch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food | 3650 5th Ave Ste 103 | open |
| Freshii | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Fast casual | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1255B University Ave | open |
| Fried Chicken House | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 120w Washington St Ste B | open |
| FruitCraft - Fermentery & Distillery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 1477 University Ave | open | |
| FurnSaj Restaurant & Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 3888 4th Ave | open |
| Garden Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian | 3960 Normal St | open |
| Garden Of Vegan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 440 Upas St Ste 105 | open |
| GEAR XL Blackout Party | Bar | open | ||
| Gelabong | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3882 Fourth Ave | open |
| Gelato Vero Caffe | Café · Dessert · Coffee shop | Coffee · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3753 India St | open |
| Goi Cuon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 420 Robinson Ave | open |
| Golden Spoon | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1254 University Ave | open |
| Gooseberries kafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 3776 Fourth Ave | open |
| Gossip Grill | Bar | 1220 University Ave | open | |
| Grab & Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 768 W Washington St | open |
| Great Maple Great Maple | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | American · Coffee | 1451 Washington St | open |
| H & N Gomes Restaurant Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 406 University Ave Ste B | open | |
| H2O Sushi & Izakaya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 3930 5th Ave | open |
| Hachi Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2505 Fifth Ave | open |
| Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Hillcrest | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1080 University Ave | open |
| Hane Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 2760 5th Ave | open |
| Happyfastdelicious | Coffee shop | Coffee | 101 W Washington St | open |
| Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Steakhouse | 902 W Washington St | open |
| Hash House A Go Go Hash House A Go Go at The LINQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 3628 Fifth Ave | open |
| Hash Papas | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Bakery | JPL Insurance Services, 3033 5th Ave | open |
| Hazel and Jade Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3852 Fourth Ave #100 | open |
| Heartwork Coffee | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 3993 Goldfinch St | open |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · American | 3797 Park Blvd | open |
| Heavenly Bodega | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 2765 Fifth Ave | open |
| Hilcrest Taste 'N' Tini's | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3970 5th Ave | open | |
| Hillcrest Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | Pizza | 1458 University Ave | open |
| Hillcrest Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 711 University Ave | open |
| Hillcrest Sandwich Shop & Catering | Other | Sandwiches | 3780 5th Ave Ste 1 | open |
| HillCrust Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 127 University Ave | open |
| HiroNori Craft Ramen HiroNori Craft Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 3803 Fifth Ave | open |
| Hob Coffee On Park | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 3752 Park Blvd Ste 104 | open |
| Hong Kong Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3871 Fourth Ave | open |
| Huapangos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3693 Fifth Ave | open |
| Hundred Proof Rare Society | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 4130 Park Blvd | open |
| Hydout Cafe Hillcrest | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Coffee shop | Thai · Coffee · Vietnamese · Asian | 414 University Ave | open |
| Ichiban | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1449 University Ave | open |
| Ike's Love and Sandwiches Ike's Sandwiches | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1010 University Ave | open |
| India Palace Banquet and Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 3960 Fifth Ave | open |
| India Princess Royal Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 3925 4th Ave | open |
| Industrial Grind Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3922 1/2 Park Blvd | open |
| insideOUT | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1642 University Ave | open | |
| International Adventure Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3787 4th Ave | open | |
| International Restaurant Row | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3695 India St | open | |
| Its A Grind Coffee House | Café | Coffee | 301 W Washington St | open |
| Izakaya Masa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 928 Fort Stockton Dr | open |
| Izakaya Ouan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 3882 4th Ave | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 220 W Washington St | open | |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 804 University Ave | open | |
| Jai Fusion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 1286 University Ave | open |
| Jake's on 6th Wine Bar | Bar | 3755 6th Ave | open | |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Dessert | 510 Robinson Ave | open |
| James Coffee Co. James Coffee Co | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 2870 4th Ave | open |
| Jimmy Carter's Mexican Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3172 Fifth Ave | open |
| Joe's Garden Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3rd Ave | open |
| Juice Alchemy | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 3156 Fifth Ave | open |
| Juice Crafters | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 401 University Ave | open |
| Juice Hut | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian | 401 University Ave | open |
| Just Young | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Bakery | 3960 Normal St | open |
| Karina's Ceviches & More Karina's Mexican Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3731 India St | open |
| Kasi - Fresh. Fast. Indian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 3803 5th Ave | open |
| Kava Collective | Juice, smoothie, tea · Bar | Tea / bubble tea | 1731 University Ave | open |
| Kettle & Stone | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 1619 W Lewis St | open |
| Khyber Pass Zarparan Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Halal / kosher | 523 University Ave | open |
| Kiki Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 600 University Ave | open |
| Kinme Omakase | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 2505 5th Ave | open |
| Kip's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 3925 4th Ave | open |
| KOMATSUYA japanese cuisine & sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 4015 Goldfinch St | open |
| Kona Coffee Co. | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 3995 5th Ave | open |
| Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 3940 4th Ave #110 | open |
| La Bonne Table | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 3696 5th Ave | open |
| La Fuente Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1227 University Ave | open |
| La Pizzeria Arrivederci | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3789 Fourth Ave | open |
| La Posta De Acapulco's 8 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3980 3rd Ave | open |
| La Puerta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4020 Goldfinch St | open | |
| La Taverna Breakfast Republic | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Breakfast · American | 3650 5th Ave | open |
| La Vache and Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 420 Robinson Ave | open | |
| La Vecindad Neighborhood Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3827 Fifth Ave | open |
| Lalo's Tacos Etc | Quick service | 1266 University Ave | open | |
| Lava Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1045 University Ave | open |
| Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian · American | 4030 Goldfinch St | open |
| Lemonade Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 3958 5th Ave | open |
| Little Nap Cafe | Café | Coffee | 142 University Ave | open |
| LIV Juice Bar and Smoothies | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 1251 University Ave | open |
| Local Habit | Bar | 3827 5th Ave | open | |
| Longball Cocktail Club & Golf Simulator | Bar | 4026 Hawk St | open | |
| Los Panchos Tacos & Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 441 Washington St | open |
| Lotus Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 3761 6th Ave | open |
| Lucha Libre Taco Shop Lucha Libre Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1810 W Washington St | open |
| Luna Grill Hillcrest Luna Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Greek | 350 University Ave | open |
| Maisa Lebanese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 1220 Cleveland Ave | open |
| Mamá Testa Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1417 University Ave | open |
| Mandarin Dynasty | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1458 University Ave | open |
| Mandarin House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2604 5th Ave | open |
| Manor Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 829 Washington St | open |
| Mario Del Fante Florist | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1070 University Ave | open | |
| Massachusetts Mike's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 435 University Ave | open |
| Mateo's Hot Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Sandwiches · American | 1051 University Ave | open |
| Mattarello Cooking | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1295 University Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1414 University Ave | open |
| Mediterranean Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Mediterranean · Coffee | 112 W Washington St | open |
| Menya Ultra | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 690 University Ave | open |
| Meshuggah Shack | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4048 Goldfinch St | open |
| Mess Royale | Bakery | Bakery | 142 University Ave Ste C | open |
| Mevan Coffee & Desserts & Brunch | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | 3923 Fourth Ave | open |
| Mia Trattoria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Mediterranean · European | 3401 First Ave. | open |
| Michi Michi Baking Collective | Bakery | Bakery | 2800 5th Ave | open |
| Micho'z Fresh Lebanese Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 1459 University Ave | open |
| Mission Hills West Lewis Street Shops | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Lewis Street | open | |
| Mission Hills Wine Cellar | Bar | 1624 W Lewis St | open | |
| Mister A's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 2550 Fifth Ave | open |
| Mnemonic Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2604 Fifth Ave | open |
| Mostra Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3921 Normal St | open |
| MR Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 4053 8th Ave | open |
| Naked Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3803 5th Ave | open |
| NaPizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1040 University Ave (Attn: Basia) | open |
| Nematt And Son Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 112 W Washington St | open | |
| Nishiki Ramen Nishiki Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 1040 University Ave Ste b-111 | open |
| NOLA on 5th | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 3683 Fifth Ave | open |
| North Park Beer Company North Park Beer Co. | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 3095 Fifth Ave | open | |
| Number One Fifth Avenue | Bar | 3845 Fifth Ave | open | |
| Nunu's Tavern | Bar | 3537 5th Ave | open | |
| NY Giant Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3715 India St | open |
| Oakberry Açaí | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1030 University Ave | open |
| Oliveri Management Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1040 University Ave Ste B101 | open | |
| Olivetto Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 860 W Washington St | open | |
| Ono Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1236 University Ave | open |
| Origen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3831 Park Blvd | open |
| Ortega's A Mexican Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 141 University Ave #4 | open |
| Oscar Wilde Irish Pub | Bar | 1440 University Ave | open | |
| Oscars Mexican Seafood Oscar's Mexican Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 646 University Ave | open |
| Our Green Affair | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | open | |
| Panda Express Panda Express México | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 120 Washington St. | open |
| Panera Bread | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1270 Cleveland Ave | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1280 University Ave | open |
| Papas and Beer Ensenada | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4th Ave | open |
| Pappalecco | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Bakery · Coffee shop · Bar | Coffee · Bakery | 3650 5th Ave | open |
| Paradis Paradis | Bar · Café | Spanish / tapas · Coffee | 901 W Washington St | open |
| Parc Bistro-Brasserie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 2760 Fifth Ave | open |
| Parma Cucina Italiana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 3850 Fifth Ave | open |
| Pastiamo | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 600 University Ave | open |
| Patxi's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3888 4th Ave | open |
| Peet's Coffee Peet's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 350 University Ave Suite D | open |
| Pho Fifth Avenue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 3807 Fifth Ave | open |
| Pink Rose Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Breakfast | 3801 Fifth Ave | open |
| Pinkberry Hillcrest | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3795 4th Ave | open |
| Pita Jungle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1045 University Ave | open | |
| Pita's Mediterranean Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 3890 5th Ave | open |
| Pizza Al Taglio Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 416 University Ave Ste 101 | open | |
| Pizza e Birra San Diego | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3625 India St | open |
| Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4207 Park Blvd | open |
| Poke Chop Poke Chop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 3884 Fourth Ave | open |
| Poké Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 3614 5th Ave | open |
| Polis Restaurant Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1290 University Ave | open | |
| Pomodoro Rosso | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3650 5th Ave Ste 103 | open | |
| Popeye's Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 3616 5th Ave | open |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Breads | Bakery | Bakery · Sandwiches | 1252 University Ave | open |
| Project Juice Hillcrest | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1080 University Ave Ste 107 | open |
| Project Pie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3888 4th Ave | open |
| Pure Project Balboa Park Pure Project Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2865 Fifth Ave | open | |
| Quiet Storm Roasters | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 3590 Fifth Ave | open |
| R Gang Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3683 5th Ave | open |
| Ramen Ryoma Hillcrest Ramen Ryoma Chile | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Spanish / tapas · Asian | 815 University Ave | open |
| Ramesses | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 3882 4th Ave | open |
| Rice King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 334 W Washington St | open | |
| Rich's | Bar | 1051 University Ave | open | |
| Rina M Moceri | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1619 W Lewis St | open | |
| RK Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 334 W Washington St | open |
| Roberto's Taco Shop Roberto’s Taco Shop Lubbock TX | Quick service | Mexican | 420 Robinson Ave STE F | open |
| Rocko's Modern Taphouse | Bar | 3940 Fourth Ave Suite 200 | open | |
| Rolled Up | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 3884 4th Ave | open |
| Roots Bowls | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Fast casual | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1225 University Ave #27 | open |
| Royal Stone Restaurant & Wine Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3401 1st Ave | open |
| Rubicon Deli Mission Hills Rubicon Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 3715 India St | open |
| Rusticucina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · American | 3797 Park Blvd | open |
| S&M Sausage and Meat | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4130 Park Blvd | open | |
| Saffron Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 3737 India St | open |
| Saigon on Fifth | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 3900 5th Ave | open |
| Sal's Cantina | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1475 University Ave | open | |
| Sally and Henry's Dog House Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3515 5th Ave | open |
| Salt & Cleaver | Casual dining · Bar | 3805 5th Ave | open | |
| San Diego's Ultimate Drag Brunch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3978 5th Ave | open | |
| Sandi Coast Cafe | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 4100 Normal St | open |
| Santana's Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 719 W Washington St | open |
| Sbr Lp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3752 Park Blvd Ste 105 | open | |
| Schmackary's Schmackary's | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1255B University Ave | open |
| Semper Ad Maiora Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2550 5th Ave Ste 120 | open | |
| Shawarma Station | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mediterranean | 4009 Park Blvd | open |
| Sirens | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 3797 Park Blvd | open |
| Sisters Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3603 Fourth Ave | open |
| Slice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3900 5th Ave | open |
| Snooze Snooze, an A.M. Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 3940 5th Ave | open |
| Social Experiment Bar + Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 530 University Ave | open |
| South Bay Restaurant Equipment Service | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 515 Ivy Ln | open | |
| Space Kat Barbecue | Food truck | 3365 India St | open | |
| Spitz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 3515 5th Ave | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 3801 5th Ave (5th And Robinson) | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 784 W Washington St Mission Hills Commons | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1080 University Ave (University & Verm, Ont) | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1240 University Ave | open |
| Starlite | Casual dining · Bar | 3175 India St | open | |
| Starry Lane Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Healthy / salads / bowls · Dessert | 3925 4th Ave | open |
| Submarina | Other | Sandwiches | 690 University Ave | open |
| Subterranean Coffee Boutique | Coffee shop | Coffee | 412 University Ave | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3886 4th Ave. | open |
| Sunnyboy Biscuit Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 3749 Park Blvd | open |
| Sushi Deli 1 Sushi Deli 3 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 228 W Washington St | open |
| Sweet Rabbit | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 401 University Ave # C | open |
| T-Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1469 University Ave | open |
| Tabletop Commons | Casual dining · Bar | 1263 University Ave | open | |
| Tacaliente Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1266 University Ave | open |
| Tacos Libertad | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1023 University Avenue | open |
| Tajima Ramen Bar Hillcrest | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 3739 6th Ave | open |
| Tandoori Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 3890 5th Ave | open |
| Tapas Picasso | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 3923 4th Ave | open |
| Taste of the Himalayas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Indian · Asian | 1260 University Ave | open |
| Tavola Nostra | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza · European | 1040 University Ave B101 | open |
| Tea Gallerie | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3103 Falcon St | open |
| Teatoxery | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 1029 University Ave | open |
| Temecula Valley Wine Country | Winery / distillery / taproom | open | ||
| Thai Villa, Inc. , Dba Taste Of Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 527 University Ave | open | |
| That Good Good Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 2965 5th Ave | open |
| The Blazzin Buffalo | Other | Sandwiches | 120 Washington St Ste B | open |
| The Brass Rail | Bar | 3796 Fifth Ave | open | |
| The Brazilian Guys | Food truck | 3960 Normal St | open | |
| The Brew Project | Casual dining · Bar | 3683 5th Ave | open | |
| The Candy Pushers | Dessert | Dessert | 1295 University Ave #1B | open |
| The Cave San Diego | Bar | 3866 5th Ave | open | |
| The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® | Coffee shop | Coffee | 120 Washington St Ste B | open |
| The Deli Llama | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 3702 Fifth Ave | open |
| The Glass Corner Cafe | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches | 1295 University Ave | open |
| The Halal Guys The Halal Guys | Quick service | Halal / kosher · Middle Eastern | 3825 Fifth Ave | open |
| The Huddle | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4023 Goldfinch St | open |
| The Iconic Coffee Club | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 2722 5th Ave | open |
| The Loft | Bar | 3610 Fifth Ave | open | |
| The Market Place | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2601 5th Ave | open |
| The Merrow | Bar | 1271 University Ave | open | |
| The Patio On Goldfinch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4020 Goldfinch St | open | |
| The Range Kitchen & Cocktails | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1220 University Ave | open |
| The Red Door | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 741 W Washington St | open |
| The Red Flamingo | Bar | 3511 Fifth Ave | open | |
| The Regal Beagle | Casual dining · Bar | 3659 India St | open | |
| The Royal Cafe | Café | Coffee | 3401 1st Ave | open |
| The Smok'd Hog | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 3749 Park Blvd | open |
| The Tractor Room | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3687 5th Ave | open |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters Talitha Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 2550 Fifth Ave #75 | open |
| The Wine Lover | Bar | 3968 5th Ave | open | |
| Tijuanazo San Diego | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 406 University Ave | open |
| Toma Sol | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 301 W Washington St # 1930 | open |
| Torrisi Investments Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3401 1st Ave | open | |
| Tre Porcellini | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1417 University Ave | open |
| Trust | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3752 Park Blvd | open |
| Two Paddles Fish & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 3923 4th Ave | open |
| U.k. Pubs, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | British / Irish pub food | 3701 India St | open |
| Uncle Biff's California Killer Cookies | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 650 University Ave | open |
| Uptown Tavern Uptown Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | 1236 University Ave | open | |
| Urban Diners Llc | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 807 W Washington St | open |
| Urban Grind | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3799 Park Blvd | open |
| Veganic Thai Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Thai · Asian | 1417 Suit A, University Ave | open |
| Voyou | Bar | 3696 5th Ave | open | |
| Watch That Man Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3175 India St | open | |
| What De Health Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 928 Fort Stockton Dr Ste 101 | open |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 106 | 90 | — | — | — | 16 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 102 | 89 | — | — | — | 13 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 112 | 99 | — | — | — | 13 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 122 | 105 | — | — | — | 17 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 121 | 96 | 57 | 27 | 12 | 19 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 129 | 106 | 58 | 32 | 16 | 18 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 135 | 112 | 57 | 37 | 18 | 17 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 137 | 113 | 61 | 37 | 15 | 18 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 142 | 119 | 62 | 39 | 18 | 18 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 136 | 111 | 57 | 37 | 17 | 20 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 130 | 103 | 56 | 31 | 16 | 22 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 146 | 121 | 68 | 35 | 18 | 21 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 158 | 133 | 76 | 37 | 20 | 20 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 161 | 137 | 76 | 42 | 19 | 18 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 165 | 140 | 75 | 40 | 25 | 21 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 159 | 134 | 69 | 39 | 26 | 22 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 165 | 142 | 81 | 38 | 23 | 21 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 162 | 143 | 87 | 36 | 20 | 17 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 167 | 146 | 83 | 42 | 21 | 18 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 168 | 146 | 81 | 41 | 24 | 19 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 173 | 151 | 83 | 45 | 23 | 20 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 179 | 155 | 79 | 48 | 28 | 20 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 190 | 164 | 85 | 50 | 29 | 20 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 193 | 164 | 84 | 51 | 29 | 23 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 198 | 170 | 87 | 56 | 27 | 22 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 186 | 159 | 79 | 54 | 26 | 21 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 188 | 165 | 81 | 54 | 30 | 20 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 187 | 159 | 77 | 52 | 30 | 20 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 196 | 167 | 84 | 56 | 27 | 23 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 195 | 167 | 85 | 57 | 25 | 22 | NAICS2022 |