BMIE Market 92117
San Diego County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 52,275 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,122 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
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| Households | 20,876 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±870 · 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 | 51,332 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 21,466 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $103,661 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,614 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 39.5 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 | $2,254 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±77 · 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 | $981,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±27,759 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 84 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 92117 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 16.6 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +1.2% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +0.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +15.1% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +42.4% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 80 (range 72–88) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.1 per year, r² 0.01) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 70 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 92 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 48 / 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 92117. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.1 restaurants per year, r² 0.01, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. 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: 70 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 91.8 | 92 | 40% | +36.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 60.6 | 61 | 35% | +21.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 47.9 | 48 | 25% | +12.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 92 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 52,275 | 97 | 40% | +38.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 103,661 | 83 | 40% | +33.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 20,876 | 98 | 20% | +19.6 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 0 | 35 | 35% | +12.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 16.1 | 49 | 25% | +12.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 52,275 | 97 | 20% | +19.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 103,661 | 83 | 20% | +16.6 |
Market Momentum Score: 48 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 1.2 | 58 | 50% | +28.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 0 | 35 | 30% | +10.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 15.1 | 43 | 20% | +8.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (176)
By cuisine
Coffee 20 · Bakery 17 · American 16 · Mexican 14 · Asian 12 · Pizza 12 · Sandwiches 11 · Chinese 9 · Dessert 9 · Italian 7 · Chicken / wings 5 · Japanese 5 · Latin American (other) 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Mediterranean 4 · Middle Eastern 4 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 4 · Sushi 4 · Tea / bubble tea 4 · BBQ 3 · Breakfast 3 · Burgers 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Thai 3 · Halal / kosher 2 · Indian 2 · Noodles / ramen / pho 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Vegetarian 2 · Caribbean 1 · Cuban 1 · French 1 · Greek 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Seafood 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 105 · Quick service 24 · Bakery 19 · Café 17 · Bar 12 · Dessert 12 · Coffee shop 11 · Casual dining 8 · Specialty food shop 8 · Juice, smoothie, tea 8 · Catering 4 · Other 3 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Delivery-focused 1 · Fast casual 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&t Restaurant Management Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4370 Genesee Ave | open | |
| Aji Seco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4310 Genesee Ave | open | |
| Aladdin Clairemont & Market Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 5420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| American Food Masters, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4388 Moraga Ave | open | |
| Arcidiacono | Coffee shop | Coffee | 4090 Morena Blvd | open |
| Arely French Bakery Cafe | Bakery · Café | Bakery · French · Coffee | 4961 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Asado Gaucho | Catering | Latin American (other) · Steakhouse | open | |
| Back Porch Software | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5164 Chateau Dr | open | |
| Balboa's Tap House | Bar | 4423 Genesee Ave | open | |
| Barrio Donas | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert · Mexican | 4714 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 3077 Clairemont Dr Ste A | open |
| Bay Hill Tavern | Bar | American | 3010 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Bay Ho Liquor & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 4031 Avati Dr | open |
| Best Donuts & Deli | Bakery | Bakery | 4680 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Best Donuts Bakery Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4714 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Big Fish Sea Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4706 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Bismillah Kabob-N-Curry | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 5440 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #G | open |
| Bistro Garza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 3235 Cheyenne Ave | open |
| Bitter Brothers Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom | 4170 Morena Blvd Ste F | open | |
| Blue Door Urban Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 4060 Morena Blvd | open | |
| Bombay Coast | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 4705 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Boomerang's Gourmet Burgers, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4577 Clairemont Dr | open | |
| Buffalo Wild Wings 'GO' | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4437 Genesee Ave Ste A-1 | open |
| Burros & Fries Burros & Fries - Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4705 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Candy Banditt | Dessert · Bakery | Bakery | 3650 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Carmen's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4937 Diane Ave | open |
| Champ's Lounge | Bar | 3050 Clairemont Dr | open | |
| Chef Jun - Bay Ho | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 4033 Avati Dr | open |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4060 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| China Quick Wok China Wok El Salvador | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 4310 Genesee Ave #112 | open |
| Chinese Garden Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3057 Clairemont Dr | open | |
| Clairemont Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 3095 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Coastal Crave | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3065 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Costco Food Court | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 4605 Morena Blvd #401b | open | |
| Cotijas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3066 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Cotixan Mexican Food Cotixan Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4676 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Country Waffles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 5252 Balboa Ave #101C | open |
| Cucina Italiana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 4705 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Del Taco | Quick service | 3896 Clairemont Dr | open | |
| Denny's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4280 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Di-chan Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 5535 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Dino's Gyros Greek Cafe and Taverna | Café | Greek · Mediterranean · Coffee | 4705 Clairemont Dr D | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 4120 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 102 | open |
| EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Spanish / tapas · Asian | 4706 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco | Quick service | Mexican · Chicken / wings | 4330 Genessee Ave | open |
| El Rey Moro Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 4471 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Extreme Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4705 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Farmer's Table Bay Park | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 3055 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Fast Times | Bar · Casual dining | American | 3065 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Feng Cha Teahouse Feng Cha Teahouse 奉茶 San Diego | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Tea / bubble tea · Dessert | 4340 Genesee Ave | open |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5650 Balboa Ave. Suite 101 | open |
| Fouet & Co. | Bakery · Catering | Bakery | 6520 Beadnell Way | open |
| Freelance Nurse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3737 Moraga Ave | open | |
| Good Karma 4 Kids Dba Sipz Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5501 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Gourmet City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 5541 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Great Circle Family Foods Llc | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 4180 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Guangyang International Investment Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4718 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Guiltea Cravings | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Bakery · Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 5497 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Havana Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 5450 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite G | open |
| HomeTown Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3007 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Honey Baked Ham The Honey Baked Ham Company | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Catering | Sandwiches · American | 4295 Genesee Ave | open |
| Hooters | Bar | 3186 Wayne Ln | open | |
| Indya Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Indian | 4577 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Isa.Bella Pizza and Craft Beer | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4011 Avati Dr | open |
| Isabella Pizza | Bar | Pizza · Italian | 4705 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Isabella Restaurants Lp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4011 Avati Dr # 4014 | open | |
| It's Just Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4060 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 4375 Genesee Ave | open | |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 3850 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4725 Clairemont Dr Ste. B | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 4921 A Clairemont Drive | open |
| JJ's Bakery & Ice Cream | Bakery | Bakery | 5487 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Jjc Foods Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5230 Balboa Ave | open | |
| Joe's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5583 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Joseph Khouri | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4901 Morena Blvd | open | |
| Julie's Cafe And Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 4901 Morena Blvd Ste 301 | open |
| Kamila's Breakfast & Lunch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 5252 Balboa Ave | open |
| Katie's Got Cakes | Bakery | Bakery | 4020 Clairemont Dr | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4290 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Khorasan Mediterranean Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 4310 Genesee Ave | open |
| King Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 4957 Diane Ave | open |
| Kitchen 4140 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4140 Morena Blvd | open |
| Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 4180 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Kroran International Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4310 Genesee Ave Ste 105-106 | open | |
| Kroran Uyghur Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Halal / kosher | 4310 Genesee Ave | open |
| La Palapa Authentic Mexican Food | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4386 Moraga Ave | open |
| La Pastaia Italian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3055 Clairemont Dr | open | |
| Latchkey Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 4170 Morena Blvd | open | |
| Lazy Eye Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 4013 Avati Dr | open |
| Lightnin Jack's BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 4705 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 4310 Genesee Ave | open |
| Lotus Roots Smoothie Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 4340 Genesee Ave | open |
| Lvv Development Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3065 Clairemont Dr Ste A | open | |
| Ma's House- Chinese Halal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Halal / kosher | 5537 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Main Chick Hot Chicken | Quick service | 4705 Clairemont Dr Ste H | open | |
| Mandarin Wok Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 4227 Balboa Ave | open |
| Maruketo Bakery | Bakery | Bakery · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2647 Ariane Dr | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5065 Clairemont Dr | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service | 3001 Clairemont Dr | open | |
| MeMe Tea and Dessert | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Tea / bubble tea · Dessert | 4203 Genesee Ave #102 | open |
| Mike's BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 3055 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Mike's Red Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4310 Genesee Ave | open |
| Mister Falafel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 4461 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Mongolian Hot Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 4718 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza Mountain Mike's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3089 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Na Tart | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 5252 Balboa Ave Suite 102 | open |
| Nana's Cookie Company | Bakery | Bakery | 4901 Morena Blvd #401 | open |
| Oasis Restaurant & Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 4033 Avati Dr | open |
| Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 4196 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Pacific Beach Wellness | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 4340 Genesee Ave | open |
| Pacific Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3020 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Palmitos Mexican Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5145 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Panda Country | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Panda Express | Quick service | 4961 Clairemont Dr, Ste Ste B | open | |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Fast casual | Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 5620 Balboa Avenue | open |
| Papas Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4388 Moraga Ave | open |
| PAR Liquor and Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 5199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Peter D's | Bar · Casual dining | 5149 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Pho Hut & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 5252 Balboa Ave | open |
| Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 4961 Clairemont Dr Ste B | open |
| Pickle Unlimited Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5487 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Pitaya Foods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4839 Clairemont Dr #F | open |
| Purepecha Restaurant Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4676 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Ramen Yamadaya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 4706 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Red Card Cafe | Café | Coffee | 4140 Morena Blvd Ste A | open |
| Reis and Irvy's | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2620 Financial Ct | open |
| Rita's of Bay Park | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3077-A Clairemont Dr Ste 101 | open |
| Roberto's Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3095 Clairemont Dr C | open |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 4705 Clairemont Dr Ste B | open |
| Romanella Cucina Romana | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 3055 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Rose Canyon Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Café | Sandwiches · Coffee | 4901 Morena Blvd | open |
| Sabrett New York Hot Dog Cart | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4505 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| Sake Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American · Sushi · Japanese · Asian | 5430 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Sandwich Emporium | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Catering | Sandwiches | 3054 1/2 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Simply Italian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 4140 Morena Blvd | open |
| Sipz Clairemont | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Coffee | 5501 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Skybox Sports Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4809 Clairemont Dr | open | |
| Sorrentino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4726 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 4227 Genesee Ave | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 3895 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 4725 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 4798 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 3001 Clairemont Dr | open |
| STP Bar-N-Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · BBQ | 5487 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 4310 Genesee Ave Ste 102 | open |
| SUBWAY Subway | Quick service · Other · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4973 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. | open |
| Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 5517-C Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Sushi Fish Attack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Seafood | 4575 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Sushiman | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 4705 Clairemont Dr Ste E | open |
| T K Doughnut | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 3095 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 5230 Balboa Ave. | open |
| Talitha Coffee Roasters | Café | Coffee | 4140 Morena Blvd Ste A | open |
| Tasty house 味来 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 4726 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Tealightful Cafe | Café | Coffee | 4726 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Thai Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 4722 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Thai Time | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 4310 Genesee Ave #111 | open |
| The Forum Coffee House | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 4340 Genesee Ave | open |
| The Golf Bar The Golf Bar | Bar | 5583 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| The Watering Hole | Bar | 4766 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open | |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters Talitha Coffee Roasters | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 4140 Morena Blvd Ste a | open |
| Thegfbakingco | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 2647 Ariane Dr | open |
| Tony's Giant Pizzeria & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4973 Diane Ave | open |
| Tony's Giant Pizzeria & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4973 Diane Ave | open |
| Troy's Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4827 Clairemont Dr | open |
| Urbane Cafe Urbane Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee · American | 4437 Genesee Ave Suite 120 | open |
| Vallarta Express Mexican Eatery Vallarta Express | Quick service | Mexican | 4277 Genesee Ave | open |
| Vegan Planet SD | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian | 5583 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Village Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 4720 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Waldo's Chili Dogs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 4250 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | open |
| Wings Republic | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4310 Genesee Ave | open |
| World Sushi Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3033 Clairemont Dr | open | |
| Same Old Grind | Café | Coffee | 3077 Clairemont Dr Ste A | closed |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 3089 Clairemont Dr Ste D | closed |
| Vip Oriental Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5541 Clairemont Mesa Blvd | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 62 | 59 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 55 | 51 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 52 | 49 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 72 | 69 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 65 | 59 | 19 | 30 | 10 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 71 | 62 | 18 | 36 | 7 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 71 | 62 | 18 | 36 | 6 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 72 | 63 | 23 | 34 | 5 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 77 | 70 | 27 | 34 | 8 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 78 | 73 | 30 | 36 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 81 | 74 | 31 | 31 | 10 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 88 | 80 | 35 | 33 | 10 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 86 | 76 | 33 | 32 | 9 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 79 | 70 | 31 | 27 | 10 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 84 | 75 | 27 | 33 | 13 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 89 | 83 | 32 | 35 | 14 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 92 | 85 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 91 | 83 | 32 | 36 | 12 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 97 | 88 | 38 | 37 | 11 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 94 | 84 | 37 | 33 | 12 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 95 | 86 | 37 | 35 | 12 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 85 | 75 | 31 | 32 | 11 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 87 | 78 | 33 | 31 | 13 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 91 | 82 | 34 | 34 | 14 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 92 | 83 | 36 | 32 | 15 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 87 | 76 | 31 | 30 | 15 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 95 | 82 | 30 | 35 | 17 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 87 | 75 | 28 | 31 | 16 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 96 | 82 | 30 | 35 | 17 | 8 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 99 | 84 | 30 | 35 | 19 | 8 | NAICS2022 |