BMIE Market 94301
Santa Clara County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 17,508 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,280 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,167 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±434 · 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 | 16,995 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 8,109 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $242,006 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10,921 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 46.7 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3 · 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 | $3,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±357 · 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 | $2,000,001 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 104 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 94301 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 55.3 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -3.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -1.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +30.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +65.1% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 100 (range 92–108) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.5 per year, r² 0.14) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 58 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 87 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 46 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 29 / 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 94301. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.14, 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: 58 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 87.4 | 87 | 40% | +35.0 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 45.6 | 46 | 35% | +16.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 29.1 | 29 | 25% | +7.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 87 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 17,508 | 79 | 40% | +31.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 242,006 | 100 | 40% | +39.8 |
| Households (ACS) | 7,167 | 80 | 20% | +16.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 46 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -1.0 | 23 | 35% | +7.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 59.4 | 8 | 25% | +1.9 |
| Population (ACS) | 17,508 | 79 | 20% | +15.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 242,006 | 100 | 20% | +19.9 |
Market Momentum Score: 29 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -3.7 | 24 | 50% | +11.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -1.0 | 23 | 30% | +6.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 30 | 52 | 20% | +10.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (252)
By cuisine
Coffee 34 · Asian 28 · American 26 · Italian 15 · Bakery 13 · Japanese 13 · Pizza 13 · Chinese 11 · Healthy / salads / bowls 11 · Dessert 10 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 10 · Indian 10 · Sushi 9 · Tea / bubble tea 8 · French 7 · Mediterranean 7 · Middle Eastern 7 · Sandwiches 7 · Mexican 6 · Thai 6 · Burgers 5 · European 5 · Greek 5 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Noodles / ramen / pho 4 · Vegetarian 4 · BBQ 3 · Breakfast 3 · Seafood 3 · Spanish / tapas 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Vietnamese 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · Caribbean 2 · Korean 2 · Southeast Asian (other) 2 · Brazilian 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · Cuban 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 177 · Bar 30 · Café 29 · Dessert 19 · Coffee shop 16 · Casual dining 15 · Bakery 13 · Juice, smoothie, tea 12 · Quick service 7 · Fast casual 6 · Specialty food shop 5 · Buffet 2 · Other 2 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 University Ave Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 University Ave | open | |
| 575 Miishien Noodle 正宗云南过桥米线 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 326 University Ave | open |
| Alegio Chocolaté / Claudio Corallo PALO ALTO | Dessert · Café | Dessert · Coffee | 522 Bryant St | open |
| Alkymists | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 140 University Ave | open | |
| Amber Dhara | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 150 University Ave | open |
| Antoine's Cookie Shop | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 855 El Camino Real #15 | open |
| Aroy Thai Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 320 University Ave | open |
| Arya Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Middle Eastern | 140 University Ave | open |
| Asian Box | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 855 El Camino Real | open | |
| Ayelet Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 15 Town and Country Vlg | open |
| Bailey Food Group, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 548 Emerson St | open | |
| Bangkok Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 407 Lytton Ave | open |
| Bangkok International Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 543 Emerson St | open | |
| Bare Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea · Fast casual | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 530 Emerson St | open |
| Belcampo Meat Company | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Steakhouse · Sandwiches | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| Bevri - Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | European · German / Eastern European | 335 University Ave | open |
| Bistro Maxine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 548 Ramona St | open |
| Blue Bottle Coffee Blue Bottle Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 456 University Avenue | open |
| Boba Guys Palo Alto Boba Guys San Ramon | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 855 El Camino Real #120 | open |
| Boichik Bagels Palo Alto | Bakery | Bakery | 855 El Camino Real Ste 115 | open |
| Bon Vivant Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 535 Bryant St | open |
| Buca di Beppo Buca di Beppo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 643 Emerson St | open |
| Bucca di Beppo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Mexican | open | |
| Burma Ruby Burmese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 326 University Ave | open | |
| Cafe Epi | Café | Coffee | 405 University Ave | open |
| Cafe Renzo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 473 University Ave | open |
| Café Soleil | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 675 El Camino Real | open |
| Café Venetia | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 95 University Ave | open |
| Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| Chantal Guillon | Bakery | Bakery | 444 University Ave | open |
| CHEZ ALTO | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 498 University Ave | open | |
| Coconuts Caribbean Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Caribbean | 642 Ramona St | open |
| Coupa Cafe - Lytton Coupa Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 111 Lytton Ave | open |
| Crawfish Fusion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 423 University Ave | open |
| CREAM of Palo Alto | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 440 University Ave | open |
| Crepevine Restaurants The Crepevine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 367 University Ave | open |
| Cudos | Dessert | Dessert | 855 El Camino Real Ste 160 | open |
| Curry Pizza House Curry Pizza House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Indian · Asian | 320 University Ave | open |
| Curry Up Now Curry Up Now | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 321 Hamilton Ave | open |
| Curry Up Now Curry Up Now | Bar | Indian · Vegetarian | 369 California Ave | open |
| Dan Gordon's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American · Healthy / salads / bowls | 640 Emerson St | open |
| Darbar Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Buffet | Indian | 129 Lytton Ave | open |
| DAVIDsTEA | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 318 University Ave | open |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 185 University Ave | open |
| Douce France | Café · Bakery | French · Coffee · Bakery | 855 El Camino Real #104 | open |
| Downtown Palo Alto, CA | Café | Coffee | 220 University Ave | open |
| Ethel's Fancy | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 550 Waverley St | open |
| Ettan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 518 Bryant St | open |
| Evvia Estiatorio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean | 420 Emerson St | open |
| Fanny & Alexander Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 412 Emerson St | open | |
| Figo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 326 University Ave | open |
| Foodgod Truffle Fries | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 643 Emerson St | open | |
| Fraiche Yogurt | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 200 Hamilton Ave | open |
| Fratelli Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 405 University Ave | open | |
| Garden Fresh Vegan Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 460 Ramona St | open |
| Gelataio | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 121 Lytton Ave | open |
| Gelato Classico | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 435 Emerson St | open |
| Gong Cha | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 439 Waverley St | open |
| Good Home Investment Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 443 Emerson St | open | |
| Gordon Biersch - Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 640 Emerson St | open |
| Gott's Roadside Gott's Roadside | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| Gravity Bistro | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | French | 544 Emerson St | open |
| Gyros Gyros | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 452 University Ave | open |
| Hahn's Hibachi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 460 Ramona St | open |
| HanaHaus Palo Alto | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 456 University Ave | open |
| Hannah International Investment Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 560 Waverley St | open | |
| Happy Chocolate Experiences | Dessert | Dessert | 654 Gilman St | open |
| He&c Tea + Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 544 Emerson St | open |
| Hidden Tap And Barrel Hidden Tap & Barrel - Redwood City | Bar | 320 University Ave | open | |
| Hobbit House | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 542 High St | open | |
| Hobee's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 67 Town & Country Village | open |
| Hookah Nites | Bar | 235 University Ave | open | |
| Horsefeather Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| Houzz Cafe | Buffet | 285 Hamilton Ave., | open | |
| Howie's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| I Tapas & Wine Bar | Bar | 445 Emerson St | open | |
| Ichimi Ramen&Rolls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho · Japanese · Sushi | 201 University Ave | open |
| Ike's Love & Sandwiches Ike's Sandwiches | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 401 Lytton Ave | open |
| Iki Omakase | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 460 Ramona St | open |
| Il Fornaio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 520 Cowper St | open |
| Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches · Halal / kosher | 477 California Ave | open |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| Janta Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 369 Lytton Ave | open | |
| Jing Jing Szechwan & Hunan Gourmet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 443 Emerson St | open |
| JOE & THE JUICE | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 240 Hamilton Ave | open |
| John's Cafe | Café | Coffee | 401 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | open |
| Joya Restaurant And Lounge | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 339 University Ave | open |
| Kan Zeman | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 274 University Ave | open |
| Kanpai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 330 Lytton Ave | open |
| Kara's Cupcakes | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 855 El Camino Real #50 | open |
| Khanhs Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 618 Town and Country Vlg | open |
| Khazana by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 339 University Ave | open |
| Killiney Kopitiam | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southeast Asian (other) | 552 Waverley St | open |
| Kirk's Palo Alto | Quick service | Burgers · American | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| Kung Fu Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 318 University Ave | open |
| La Bodeguita del Medio ® | Winery / distillery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban | 463 California Ave | open |
| La Cheminee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 530 Bryant St | open | |
| La Comida | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 450 Bryant St | open | |
| La Morenita Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 800 Emerson St | open |
| La Strada | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 335 University Ave | open |
| Larray's Loaded Mac | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 643 Emerson St | open | |
| Left At Albuquerque | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 445 Emerson St | open | |
| Lemonade | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 151 University Ave | open | |
| Les Bizous | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 423 University Avenue | open |
| Lou & Herbert's | Café · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee | 488 University Ave | open |
| Lulu's At Town & Country Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 855 El Camino Real Ste 49 | open | |
| LYFE Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 167 Hamilton Ave | open |
| M Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 459 Hamilton Ave Ste 307 | open | |
| Macarena Restaurant in Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 420 Ramona St | open |
| MacArthur Park Restaurant and Bar | Casual dining · Bar | BBQ · American | 27 University Ave | open |
| Mademoiselle Colette Mademoiselle Colette | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 499 Lytton Ave | open |
| Mamahuhu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| Mandarin Gourmet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 420 Ramona St | open |
| Mango Caribbean | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Caribbean | 435 Hamilton Ave | open |
| Manresa Bread | Bakery | Bakery | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| Mantra | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 632 Emerson St | open |
| Mariah's Cookies | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 643 Emerson St | open | |
| Marigold Indian Cusine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 448 University Ave | open |
| Marugame Udon MARUGAME UDON | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 383 University Ave | open |
| Maum | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 322 University Ave | open | |
| Mayfield Bakery & Cafe | Café | Coffee | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| Mendocino Farms Mendocino Farms | Quick service · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 167 Hamilton Ave | open |
| Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 640 Emerson St | open |
| Mile High Coffee | Café | Coffee | 3063 Brighton Blvd | open |
| Miyake | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 121 University Ave | open |
| Mochiko Mochi Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 448 University Ave Ste 1 | open |
| Morsey's Farmhouse Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 125 University Ave | open |
| Mr. Beast Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 643 Emerson St | open | |
| Mr. Sun Tea Palo Alto Mr. Sun Tea Sacramento | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 436 University Ave | open |
| Nespresso Nespresso | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| New York New York Sandwiches | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Bakery | Sandwiches · Bakery | 125 University Ave | open |
| New York Pizza Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 325 Hamilton Ave | open |
| Nick the Greek | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 322 University Ave | open |
| Nick's Bar | Bar | 535 Everett Ave | open | |
| Nola | Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 535 Ramona St | open |
| O2 Valley | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 452 University Ave | open |
| Oklava Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 205 University Ave | open |
| Olark | Bar | 245 Ramona St | open | |
| Oneteam Restaurant Pa Lp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 185 University Ave | open | |
| Onigilly | Bar | Japanese · Sushi | 164 University Ave | open |
| Opa! | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 140 University Ave | open |
| Oren's Hummus Oren's Hummus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 261 University Ave | open |
| Orens Hummus Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 855 El Camino Real #162 | open |
| Osteria Toscana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 247 Hamilton Ave | open |
| P.ZA Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 643 Emerson St | open |
| Palmetto Superfoods Palmetto Superfoods | Juice, smoothie, tea | Vegetarian · Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 855 El Camino Real #160 | open |
| Palo Alto Creamery | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American · Burgers | 566 Emerson St | open |
| Palo Alto Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 140 University Ave | open |
| Pampas | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Brazilian · Steakhouse · Latin American (other) | 529 Alma St | open |
| Paris Baguette | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 383 University Ave | open |
| Pasta? | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 326 University Ave | open |
| Patxi's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Pizza · Healthy / salads / bowls | 441 Emerson St | open |
| Peet's Coffee Peet's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 77 Town and Country Vlg | open |
| Peet's Coffee & Tea | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 436 University Ave | open |
| Peninsula Creamery | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 900 High St | open |
| Phil's Best Beers | Bar | American | 161 University Ave | open |
| Philz Coffee Philz Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 101 Forest Ave | open |
| Pho Banh Mi Pho & Banh Mi Co - Kansas City,MO | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Sandwiches · Asian | 405 University Ave | open |
| Pho Ha Noi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 185 University Ave | open |
| Pietisserie | Bakery | Bakery | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| Pizza A Go Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 220 University Ave | open |
| Pizza My Heart Pizza My Heart - Santa Cruz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 220 University Ave | open |
| Pizzeria Delfina Pizzeria Delfina Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 651 Emerson St | open |
| Pluto's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 482 University Ave | open |
| Poke House Poke House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Sushi · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls | 855 El Camino Real #9 | open |
| Proper Food Proper Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 525 University Ave | open |
| Ramen Nagi Ramen Nagi USA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 541 Bryant St | open |
| Rangoon Ruby Rangoon Ruby | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southeast Asian (other) · Asian | 445 Emerson St | open |
| Redwood Café by Chef Julien | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 450 Bryant St | open |
| Reposado | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 236 Hamilton Ave | open |
| Robaii Falafel + Persian Bites | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 496 Hamilton Ave | open |
| Rojoz Burrito Wraps | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 855 El Camino Real Ste 60 | open |
| ROOH Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 473 University Ave | open |
| Roost & Roast | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Thai · Asian | 855 El Camino Real #157 | open |
| Roost House Pa, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 461 Emerson St | open | |
| Round Table Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 263 University Ave | open |
| Saint Michael's Alley | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 140 Homer Ave | open |
| Salt & Straw Salt & Straw Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 250 University Ave | open |
| Sam's Chowder House - Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 185 University Ave | open |
| San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails | Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 115 Hamilton Ave | open |
| Sancho's Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 491 Lytton Ave | open |
| Scoop | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 203 University Ave # 1712 | open |
| Scotts Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 855 El Camino Real Ste 1 | open |
| Scotty's Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 548 Emerson St | open | |
| Scratch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 544 Emerson St | open | |
| Sharetea Palo Alto | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 540 Bryant St | open |
| Sheraton Poolside Cafe | Casual dining · Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Coffee · American | 625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | open |
| Shokolaat | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 516 University Ave | open |
| Siam Royal Authentic Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 338 University Ave | open |
| Simmer & Steamer | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 444 University Ave | open |
| Sliderbar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 324 University Ave | open |
| SomiSomi Palo Alto SomiSomi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 440 University Ave | open |
| Son & Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 535 Bryant St | open | |
| Spot A Pizza Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 115 Hamilton Ave | open |
| Sprout Cafe | Café · Fast casual | Coffee · Healthy / salads / bowls | 168 University Ave | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 151 University Ave | open |
| Steam | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 209 University Ave | open |
| Sushi House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 855 El Camino Real Ste 158 | open |
| Sushirrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 448 University Ave | open |
| Sweet Maple | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 150 University Ave | open |
| Sweetgreen sweetgreen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls · Vegetarian | 581 Ramona St | open |
| T4 | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 165 University Ave #D | open |
| Tacolicious | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 632 Emerson St | open |
| Tai Pan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 560 Waverley St | open |
| Tamarine Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 546 University Ave | open |
| Tane Vegan Izakaya Tane Vegan Izakaya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Vegetarian · Asian | 461 Emerson St | open |
| Taste TASTE | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 423 University Ave | open |
| Tasty Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chinese · American | 443 Emerson St | open |
| Tava Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 855 El Camino Real Ste 162 | open | |
| Taverna | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 800 Emerson St | open |
| Taxim | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 423 University Ave | open |
| Tea Time in Palo Alto | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 542 Ramona St | open |
| Telefèric Barcelona Palo Alto Telefèric Barcelona | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · European | 855 El Camino Real | open |
| The Bar by Madame Tam | Bar | Asian | 320 University Ave | open |
| The Cheesecake Factory | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 375 University Ave | open |
| The Chocolate Garage | Dessert | Dessert | 654 Gilman St | open |
| The Clay Oven | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 491 Lytton Ave | open |
| The New Bamboo Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Chinese · Asian | 543 Emerson St | open |
| The Old Pro | Bar | 541 Ramona St | open | |
| The Patio | Bar · Casual dining | American | 412 Emerson St | open |
| The Penny Ice Creamery The Penny Ice Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 855 El Camino Real #121 | open |
| The Prolific Oven | Bakery | Bakery | 550 Waverley St | open |
| The Rose and Crown | Bar · Casual dining | 547 Emerson St | open | |
| The Wine Room | Bar | 520 Ramona St | open | |
| Three Seasons | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · American | 518 Bryant St | open |
| Thyme | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 496 Hamilton Ave | open |
| Timothy Adams Chocolates | Dessert | Dessert | 539 Bryant St | open |
| Tong Sui Desserts & Drinks (palo Alto) | Dessert | Dessert | 540 Bryant St | open |
| Tōno Coffee Project | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 369 Lytton Ave | open |
| Town and Country | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | open | ||
| Tuba Mediterranean Palo Alto | Café · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 535 Bryant St | open |
| Umami Burger | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Burgers | 452 University Ave | open |
| University Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 271 University Ave | open |
| Vero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 530 Bryant St | open |
| Verve Coffee Roasters Verve Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 162 University Ave | open |
| Village Cheese House | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 855 El Camino Real Ste 157 | open |
| Vino Locale | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 431 Kipling St | open | |
| Wahlburgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 185 University Ave | open |
| Wildseed | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 855 El Camino Real, Building 4 S | open |
| Windy's Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 168 University Ave # 1631 | open |
| Wood Oven Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 532 Ramona St | open |
| YAYOI Palo Alto YAYOI - Japanese Teishoku Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 403 University Ave | open |
| Yogurtland | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 494 University Avenue | open |
| Zao Noodle Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 261 University Ave | open |
| Zibibbo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 430 Kipling St | open | |
| Zola + BarZola | Bar | French | 585 Bryant St | open |
| Zucca Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 541 Bryant St | open |
| Cocoa & Butter | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 383 University Ave | closed | |
| Empire Tap Room | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 651 Emerson St | closed | |
| Pokélove | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 855 El Camino Real Ste 9 | closed |
| Scott’s Chowder House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 855 El Camino Real Ste 5 | closed |
| Tout Sweet Patisserie | Dessert | Dessert | 855 El Camino Real | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 65 | 63 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 63 | 62 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 65 | 63 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 89 | 87 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 89 | 82 | 53 | 19 | 10 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 90 | 84 | 57 | 17 | 10 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 87 | 82 | 55 | 15 | 12 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 82 | 77 | 51 | 16 | 10 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 76 | 72 | 51 | 13 | 8 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 86 | 80 | 56 | 17 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 91 | 82 | 55 | 17 | 10 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 87 | 79 | 49 | 19 | 11 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 87 | 77 | 49 | 18 | 9 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 102 | 74 | 46 | 17 | 11 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 118 | 89 | 60 | 14 | 15 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 123 | 90 | 56 | 17 | 17 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 127 | 94 | 59 | 17 | 18 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 132 | 99 | 64 | 16 | 19 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 122 | 104 | 67 | 21 | 16 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 123 | 105 | 69 | 18 | 18 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 127 | 111 | 72 | 19 | 20 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 120 | 106 | 65 | 20 | 21 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 119 | 104 | 63 | 19 | 22 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 123 | 106 | 61 | 24 | 21 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 124 | 108 | 62 | 25 | 21 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 127 | 110 | 62 | 27 | 21 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 119 | 103 | 61 | 23 | 19 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 110 | 95 | 56 | 22 | 17 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 122 | 107 | 58 | 30 | 19 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 119 | 104 | 55 | 26 | 23 | — | NAICS2022 |