BMIE Market 92656
Orange County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 52,229 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±497 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 20,378 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±604 · 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 | 49,046 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 19,711 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $137,639 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,448 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 39.2 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $2,841 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±84 · 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 | $903,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±23,409 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 73 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 92656 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 12.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +2.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -1.4% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +52.1% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +160.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 65 (range 59–71) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.7 per year, r² 0.39) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 72 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 96 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 60 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 50 / 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 92656. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.7 restaurants per year, r² 0.39, 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: 72 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 96.3 | 96 | 40% | +38.5 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 60.4 | 60 | 35% | +21.1 |
| Market Momentum Score | 49.9 | 50 | 25% | +12.5 |
Consumer Market Score: 96 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 52,229 | 97 | 40% | +38.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 137,639 | 94 | 40% | +37.8 |
| Households (ACS) | 20,378 | 98 | 20% | +19.5 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -1.4 | 23 | 35% | +7.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 14.0 | 57 | 25% | +14.1 |
| Population (ACS) | 52,229 | 97 | 20% | +19.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 137,639 | 94 | 20% | +18.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 50 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 2.8 | 59 | 50% | +29.6 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -1.4 | 23 | 30% | +6.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 52.1 | 68 | 20% | +13.6 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (139)
By cuisine
Coffee 20 · American 18 · Mexican 13 · Bakery 12 · Sandwiches 12 · Asian 9 · Burgers 8 · Dessert 8 · Italian 7 · Juice / smoothies 7 · Pizza 7 · Chicken / wings 6 · Healthy / salads / bowls 6 · Japanese 6 · Seafood 6 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Sushi 5 · Thai 4 · Latin American (other) 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Breakfast 2 · Noodles / ramen / pho 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · BBQ 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Chinese 1 · Greek 1 · Indian 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Peruvian 1 · Vegan 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 81 · Quick service 19 · Café 16 · Coffee shop 14 · Bakery 13 · Bar 12 · Casual dining 12 · Dessert 10 · Juice, smoothie, tea 9 · Other 6 · Fast casual 4 · Specialty food shop 3 · Winery / distillery / taproom 3 · Brewery / taproom 2 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A La Brava Mexican kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 27032 La Paz Rd | open |
| Alibertos Jr Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 27882 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Aliso Coffee & Donut | Coffee shop · Dessert · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 27782 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Aliso Gogo | Quick service | 8 Argonaut Ste 180 | open | |
| Aliso Viejo Brewing Company, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 26731 Aliso Creek Rd Ste C | open | |
| All Pro Beverage Services - Office Coffee Delivery | Coffee shop | Coffee | 26895 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Angry Chickz - Aliso Viejo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 26741 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Baby Cakes | Bakery | Bakery | 26841 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Bagels & Brew | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 26601 Aliso Creek Rd #D | open |
| Baked By A.k. | Bakery | Bakery | 26701 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 26886 La Paz Rd | open |
| Beyond Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 26841 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Big Fish Little Fish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 26705 Aliso Creek Rd Ste A | open |
| Bon Appétit at Soka University | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1 University Dr | open | |
| Brown Sugar Oats | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 26851 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Brueggers Bagels Bruegger's Bagels | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 26921 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 26711 Aliso Creek Road #100B | open |
| Burgerim | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 26741 Aliso Creek Rd Ste E | open |
| Cafe Aliso | Café | Coffee | open | |
| Cafe Eightyone | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 22952 Pacific Park Dr | open |
| Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 26811 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Capriotti's Sandwich Shop | Other | Sandwiches | 27032 La Paz Rd Ste A | open |
| Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr. | Quick service | Burgers · American | 23002 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches | 26861 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 26631 Aliso Creek Rd | open | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 26661 Aliso Creek Rd Ste A | open |
| Chop Stop Chop Stop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 26741 Aliso Creek Rd Ste C | open |
| Chronic Tacos Enterprises | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 31 Journey Ste 230 | open | |
| Citrus Fresh Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 50 Enterprise | open |
| City Perk Bakery and Cafe | Bakery | Bakery | 21 Vantis Dr | open |
| Classic Creamery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 22912 Pacific Park Dr | open | |
| CoCo Ichibanya CoCo Ichibanya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 26515 Aliso creek road Aliso Viejo CA | open | |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 26711 Aliso Creek Rd Ste 102 | open |
| Cosmos Italian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 23411 Aliso Viejo Pkwy | open |
| Creamistry | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 26841 Aliso Creek Rd Ste B | open |
| Dairy Queen Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 27782 Aliso Creek Rd Ste A 100 27782 Aliso Creek Rd Ste A 100 | open |
| Daphne's California Greek | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | 26611 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Del Taco | Quick service | 26951 Aliso Creek Road | open | |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 27131 Aliso Creek | open |
| Earth Bowl Superfoods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 26741 Aliso Creek Rd Ste A | open |
| El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 22902 Pacific Park Dr | open |
| Espresso Etc Office Coffee Services California | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 26895 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Eureka! Aliso Viejo Eureka | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 26541 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Fennel Kitchen and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 26611 Aliso Creek Rd | open | |
| Fish District | Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food · Seafood | 26541 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Gentlemen's Lounge South County | Bar | 7 Journey | open | |
| Golden Spoon | Dessert | Dessert | 26741 Aliso Creek Rd Ste C | open |
| Handyman Specialist | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 36 Sobrante | open | |
| Hybrid Sushi Starbucks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi | 26901 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| I20 Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 26705 Aliso Creek Rd Ste F | open |
| Inka Mama's Inka Mamas Aliso Viejo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 26731 Aliso Creek Rd Ste A Ste A | open |
| iSweets & Delights | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Bakery · Juice / smoothies | 127 Sandcastle | open |
| It's Just Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 26631 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| J C Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 27001 Moulton Pkwy | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Burgers · Breakfast | 27882 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Jimboy's Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 27882 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Juice It Up! | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 26921 Aliso Creek Rd, Ste G | open |
| Kanpai Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 26601 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Kaya Street Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 26731 Aliso Creek Rd Ste A | open |
| Ketel One Vodka | Bar | 30 Journey | open | |
| Krave Kobe Burger Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 26611 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Las Brisas Laguna Beach | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | open | |
| Luna Grill Aliso Viejo Luna Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 26921 Aliso Creek Rd Ste E105 | open |
| Lupes Mexican Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 26541 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Marugame Udon MARUGAME UDON | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho | 26513 Aliso Creek Road | open |
| MELA - Watermelon Water | Restaurant (service type not stated) | open | ||
| Metro Fresh Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Pizza | 27001 Moulton Pkwy Ste A105 | open |
| Milk and Honey | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bakery | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea · Bakery | 26921 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Mobtown Pizza Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 26705 Aliso Creek Rd Ste C | open |
| My Way Juicery | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 27131 Aliso Creek Rd Ste 100 | open |
| Nagoya Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 27792 Aliso Creek Rd Ste 130 | open |
| Native Foods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 26705 Aliso Creek Road | open |
| Nawwar Shawarma Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Middle Eastern | 24281 Pacific Park Dr | open |
| Nekter Juice Bar Nekter Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 26731 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| New York Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 27001 Moulton Pkwy #105 | open |
| OC Wine Mart & Tasting Bar OC Wine Mart & Tasting Bar | Bar · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 23411 Aliso Viejo Pkwy | open |
| Omegabrite | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 65 Enterprise | open | |
| Omomo Tea Shoppe OMOMO Tea Shoppe Chino Hills | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 26507 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| OPAH Seafood + Grill | Casual dining · Bar | Seafood · American | 26851 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Oph Laguna Hills Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 26951 Moulton Pkwy | open | |
| Pampas Helados Argentinos | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Latin American (other) · Dessert | 26841 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Panda Express | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 26841 Aliso Creek Dr Space A | open |
| Panera Bread | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 26541 Aliso Creek Rd #F | open |
| Panini Kabob Grill - Aliso Viejo Panini Kabob Grill Bakersfield | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mediterranean · American | 26811 Aliso Creek Rd suite a | open |
| Paris Baguette - Aliso Viejo Paris Baguette Singapore | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 26611 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Pasta Bravo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 95 Argonaut | open |
| Peppino's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 26952 La Paz Rd | open |
| Pepsi Bottling Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 27717 Aliso Creek Rd | open | |
| Philly's Best | Other | Sandwiches | 26705 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Philz Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 26509 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Pieology Pizzeria R&D (Aliso Viejo) | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Pizza · Healthy / salads / bowls | 26661 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Pita Pita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 26741 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Porky's Pizza Aliso Viejo Porky's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 22912 Pacific Park Dr | open |
| Raising Cane's Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 26801 Aliso Creek Rd. | open |
| Romano's Macaroni Grill | Bar | 26641 Aliso Creek Rd | open | |
| Saffron Bakery | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 23411 Aliso Viejo Pkwy c | open |
| Sandella's Flatbread Cafe | Other | Sandwiches | 26741 Aliso Creek Rd Ste B | open |
| Sattva Indian | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 26705 Aliso Creek Rd C | open |
| Seven Seas Roasting Co. Seven Seas Roasting Co. | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 21 Vantis Dr | open |
| Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 26601 Aliso Creek Rd Ste D | open |
| Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 26811 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Siamese Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 26952 La Paz Rd | open |
| Sky Thong | Casual dining · Bar | 8 Coppercrest | open | |
| Smashburger | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Burgers · Healthy / salads / bowls | 26541 Aliso Creek Rd Ste C | open |
| Stadium Brew Co. | Casual dining · Brewery / taproom · Bar | 26731 Aliso Creek Rd | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 23411 Aliso Viejo Pkwy | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 26932 La Paz Rd | open |
| Steak 'n Shake | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 27002 La Paz Rd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 23411 Aliso Viejo Pkwy Ste J | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 26741 Aliso Creek Rd Ste B | open |
| Surf City Squeeze | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 27131 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Sushi Kizuna | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 22912 Pacific Park Dr | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 26521 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Tacos De Birria Estilo Guadalajara | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 22912 Pacific Park Dr B | open |
| Thai Bite Thai Bite | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 26921 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| The Beach Pit BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 26541 Aliso Creek Rd Ste C | open |
| The Cafe at TechSpace | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 65 Enterprise 3rd floor | open |
| The Cookie Curator, LLC | Dessert · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bakery | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Bakery | 26895 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| The Flame Broiler | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 23411 Aliso Viejo Pkwy Ste K | open |
| The Habit Burger Grill The Habit Burger Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 26921 Aliso Creek Rd A | open |
| The Neighborhood Cup | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1 Journey | open |
| The Original Pancake House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 26951 Moulton Pkwy | open |
| The Poke Co. The Poke Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 26705 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Thin Blue Wine | Winery / distillery / taproom | 26711 Aliso Creek Rd | open | |
| Trattoria Trullo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 26611 Aliso Creek Rd C | open |
| Tummy Stuffer Tummy Stuffer | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 8 Argonaut | open |
| Two Masters Wine Club | Winery / distillery / taproom | 26800 Aliso Viejo Pkwy Ste 110 | open | |
| Urban Plates | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 26661 Aliso Creek Rd Ste B | open |
| Urban Thai Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 26841 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Urbane Cafe Urbane Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee · American | 26921 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Wahoo's Fish Taco Wahoo's Fish Taco | Quick service | Mexican · Seafood | 26741 Aliso Creek Rd Ste D | open |
| Webb's - Distillery & Brewery | Winery / distillery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom | 7 Journey | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 27002 La Paz Rd | open |
| Which Wich Aliso Viejo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Seafood | 26611 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Wingnuts | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 26711 Aliso Creek Rd | open |
| Zen Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 26952 La Paz Rd Unit B | open |
| Los Pinos Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 27882 Aliso Creek Rd | closed | |
| Nature's Juice | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 23411 Aliso Viejo Pkwy Ste G | closed |
| Taquiero Taco Patio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 22912 Pacific Park Dr Ste B | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | — | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 31 | 31 | 10 | 14 | 7 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 37 | 37 | 13 | 16 | 8 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 45 | 44 | 19 | 16 | 9 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 54 | 45 | 21 | 16 | 8 | — | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 57 | 48 | 16 | 22 | 9 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 55 | 48 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 58 | 53 | 19 | 24 | 10 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 63 | 57 | 22 | 24 | 11 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 61 | 54 | 22 | 23 | 9 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 71 | 63 | 28 | 24 | 10 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 76 | 66 | 27 | 29 | 9 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 77 | 68 | 25 | 30 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 72 | 63 | 26 | 26 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 76 | 68 | 27 | 31 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 74 | 66 | 25 | 29 | 12 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 79 | 74 | 27 | 34 | 13 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 78 | 73 | 27 | 31 | 15 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 85 | 79 | 24 | 37 | 18 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 80 | 75 | 27 | 31 | 17 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 82 | 73 | 24 | 34 | 15 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 79 | 71 | 25 | 31 | 15 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 75 | 67 | 23 | 30 | 14 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 74 | 68 | 26 | 28 | 14 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 73 | 67 | 26 | 28 | 13 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 75 | 69 | 25 | 31 | 13 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 78 | 73 | 24 | 34 | 15 | — | NAICS2022 |