BMIE Market 94403
San Mateo County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 43,276 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,493 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 16,414 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±531 · 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 | 39,642 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 16,371 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $174,917 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±15,671 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.9 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 | $3,263 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±162 · 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 | $1,746,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±48,183 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 5.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 112 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 94403 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 24.7 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +8.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +15.5% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +41.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +49.3% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 107 (range 100–115) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.7 per year, r² 0.31) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 77 / 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 | 66 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 63 / 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 94403. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.7 restaurants per year, r² 0.31, 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: 77 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 96.3 | 96 | 40% | +38.5 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 65.6 | 66 | 35% | +23.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 62.6 | 63 | 25% | +15.7 |
Consumer Market Score: 96 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 43,276 | 95 | 40% | +38.1 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 174,917 | 98 | 40% | +39.2 |
| Households (ACS) | 16,414 | 95 | 20% | +19.0 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 15.5 | 59 | 35% | +20.7 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 25.9 | 25 | 25% | +6.3 |
| Population (ACS) | 43,276 | 95 | 20% | +19.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 174,917 | 98 | 20% | +19.6 |
Market Momentum Score: 63 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 8.7 | 66 | 50% | +33.0 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 15.5 | 59 | 30% | +17.7 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 41.8 | 59 | 20% | +11.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (234)
By cuisine
Asian 34 · Chinese 22 · Coffee 21 · Mexican 20 · Japanese 19 · American 18 · Pizza 16 · Latin American (other) 14 · Bakery 11 · Dessert 11 · Burgers 10 · Italian 9 · Sushi 9 · Healthy / salads / bowls 8 · Sandwiches 8 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 7 · Juice / smoothies 7 · Noodles / ramen / pho 7 · Mediterranean 5 · Breakfast 4 · Hawaiian / Pacific 4 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 4 · Tea / bubble tea 4 · BBQ 3 · Korean 3 · Peruvian 3 · Seafood 3 · Thai 3 · Vietnamese 3 · British / Irish pub food 2 · European 2 · Greek 2 · Indian 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Caribbean 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · Cuban 1 · Halal / kosher 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Southeast Asian (other) 1 · Steakhouse 1 · Vegetarian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 178 · Quick service 19 · Café 18 · Dessert 16 · Bar 14 · Bakery 12 · Coffee shop 12 · Casual dining 10 · Juice, smoothie, tea 10 · Food truck 6 · Other 4 · Fast casual 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Delivery-focused 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americano Deli and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 224 E Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Amigos Grill Cocina Mexicana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 2974 S Norfolk St | open |
| Andersen Bakery Andersen Bakery | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | Hillsdale Mall, 198 E Sailer Dr | open |
| Andes Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian | 2319 S El Camino Real | open |
| Annapoorna | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 2299 S El Camino Real | open |
| Antojitos Salvadoreños El Torogoz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 2992 E Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Antone's Cocktail Lounge | Bar | 32 37th Ave | open | |
| Apple Fritter | Café | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 1901 S Norfolk St | open |
| Bahche | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mediterranean · American | 3081 S Delaware St Ste. C | open |
| Banda Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2920 S. Norfolk | open |
| Bao Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1040 Park Pl | open |
| Barfia Usa | Café | Coffee | 138 W 25th Ave | open |
| Bay Area Business Enterprise, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1226 W Hillsdale Blvd | open | |
| Bay Area Pool Tournaments | Bar | 2028 S El Camino Real | open | |
| bay view cafe | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | open | |
| Benihana Benihana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | open | |
| Bibimmate | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 66 E 21st | open |
| Big Bubba's Bad BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1346 Saratoga Dr | open |
| Bizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Vegetarian | 116 E 25th Ave | open |
| Blu Sea Investments Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 123 W 25th Ave | open | |
| Blue Bottle Coffee Blue Bottle Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 3081 Delaware Street | open |
| Blue Whale Poke Bar And Grill Poké Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 70 Hillsdale Shopping Ctr | open |
| Brothers Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1338 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2817 South El Camino Real | open |
| Cafe 2k | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas | open |
| Califlower Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 66 E 21st Ave | open |
| California Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1862 S Norfolk St | open | |
| California Pizza Kitchen California Pizza Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian · American | Hillsdale Shopping Center, 100 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| CamboWan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Southeast Asian (other) | 4300 S El Camino Real | open |
| Cathay Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2116 S El Camino Real | open |
| Celia's Mexican Restaurant Celia's Mexican Restaurant, Palo Alto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 3190 Campus Dr | open |
| Chai Yo Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 2116 S El Camino Real | open |
| Chao Praya Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 4300 S El Camino Real | open |
| Chef Zhao Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 2450 S El Camino Real | open |
| Cheung Hing | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · BBQ | 40 42nd Ave | open |
| Chico's Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 127 W 25th Ave | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1050 Park Pl | open |
| Cigar Loft | Bar | 106 W 25th Ave | open | |
| Clamhouse San Mateo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 33 W 25th Ave | open | |
| Cobani Gyro & Kebab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 8 W 25th Ave | open |
| Cooking Papa San Mateo | Delivery-focused | Chinese · Asian | 66 21st Ave | open |
| Cruel Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 35 Laurie Meadows Dr | open |
| Cuban Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 3799 S El Camino Real | open |
| Curry & Kabab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1923 S El Camino Real | open | |
| Curry Point | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2299 S El Camino Real | open | |
| Daiki Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 2075 S El Camino Real | open |
| Daphne's California Greek | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 1050 Park Pl | open |
| Del Oro Taqueria Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 127 W 25th Ave | open |
| Delights By Lisa | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 25 W 25th Ave | open |
| Denny's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2920 S. Norfolk | open | |
| Dl Graphics Solutions | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2130 S El Camino Real | open | |
| Dosa Box | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 66 21st Ave | open |
| Dulzura Café | Café · Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee · Bakery | 709 Bermuda Dr | open |
| El Extortista | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 37 43rd Ave | open | |
| El Sanignacense Food Truck | Food truck | Mexican | Corner, 404 19th Ave | open |
| Espresso Bar | Café | Coffee | 130 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| Everyday Beijing | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 136 W 25th Ave | open |
| Fen 合味桂林米粉 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 121 W 25th Ave | open |
| Fernando's Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 63 37th Ave | open |
| Fieldwork Brewing Company Fieldwork Brewing Company | Bar · Brewery / taproom | 3030 S Delaware St | open | |
| Fiesta Gardens Pool | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1074 Bermuda Dr | open |
| Flores San Mateo Flores San Mateo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 4 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| Fortune Star Chinese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Chinese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 2216 S El Camino Real | open |
| Fortune Star Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 173 W 25th Ave | open |
| Furagu Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 116 W 25th Ave | open |
| Great Steak | Quick service | 44 Hillsdale Mall, Space 6094 | open | |
| Grindstone Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2175 S El Camino Real | open |
| Guadalajara Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 19 Laurie Meadows Dr | open |
| Häagen-Dazs | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 60 31st Ave | open |
| Heidi's Pies | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1941 S El Camino Real | open |
| Hillsdale Shake Shack | Quick service | 33 Hillsdale Shopping Center | open | |
| Hillsdale Mall Food Court | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 358 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| Hot Dog on a Stick | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 44 Hillsdale Mal , 6074 | open |
| Hot Wok Cafe | Café | Chinese · Coffee · Asian | 2960 S Norfolk St | open |
| Humphry Slocombe | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3081 S Delaware St Ste B | open |
| Inshou Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Chinese · Coffee · Asian | 2942 S Norfolk St | open |
| J Bursalyan Ins Agency, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 161 W 25th Ave Ste 207 | open | |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1230-A W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 29 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| Jayli's Cocina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 28th Ave, S El Camino Real | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2925 S. El Camino Real | open |
| JJ's Yogurt & Ice Cream | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1226 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| K2 Bar And Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 33 W 25th Ave | open | |
| KAIZEN & COFFEE | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2337 S El Camino Real | open |
| Kat's Vietnam House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 35 Laurie Meadows Dr | open |
| Kazu Sushi and Sando | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 66 21st Ave | open |
| Kobeya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 140 W 25th Ave | open |
| Konrad Property Group, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 30 28th Ave | open | |
| KURO-OBI at HILLSDALE SHOPPING CENTER | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 60 E 31st Ave. Space F05 | open | |
| Kuro-Obi by Ippudo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 60 31st Ave | open |
| La Fonda de San Mateo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 2310 S El Camino Real | open |
| La Lanterna Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 180 W 25th Ave | open |
| La Ronda | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 224 E Hillsdale Blvd E | open |
| Langkawi Malaysia Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2946 S Norfolk St | open | |
| Latin Flavor Cuisine | Food truck · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Latin American (other) | The UPS Store, 7 41st Ave | open |
| Leo’s Taco Truck | Food truck | 1990 S El Camino Real | open | |
| Li's Knife Cut Noodle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 121 W 25th Ave | open |
| Little Shanghai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 17 E 25th Ave E | open |
| Lobster Chef | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 2948 S Norfolk St | open |
| Lolita Artisanal Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery · Café | Bakery · Latin American (other) · Coffee | Hillsdale Shopping Center - Upper Level Sixty, 31st Ave Store, #401 # 401 | open |
| Los Carnalitos (Taco Truck) | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2901 S Norfolk St | open |
| Luceti's on 25th | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 109 W 25th Ave | open |
| Lulubowls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 66 E 21st Ave | open | |
| Mancora Restaurant Cebicheria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian | 2319 S El Camino Real | open |
| Maverick Jacks San Mateo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Quick service | American · Burgers | 4000 S El Camino Real | open |
| May Shum Insurance Agency, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3164 Campus Dr | open | |
| Mendocino Farms Mendocino Farms | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1060 Park Pl | open |
| Menya Inshou Japanese Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 2944 S Norfolk St | open |
| MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 68 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House | San Mateo Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House Santa Clara | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Chinese · Asian | 68 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| Momos And More M&m | Food truck | 342 E Hillsdale Blvd | open | |
| Moonbowls (healthy Korean Bowls- San Mateo) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 66 E 21st Ave | open |
| Moonside Bakery & Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1224 W Hillsdale Blvd | open | |
| Mr. Green Bubble San Mateo | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 2986 S Norfolk St | open |
| Mrs. Fields Mrs. Fields NorthPark | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 453 W Sailer Dr | open |
| Mu P.c | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1900 S Norfolk St Ste 350 | open | |
| Myung Dong Tofu Cabin | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 2968 S Norfolk St | open |
| Nick The Greek Nick The Greek | Quick service | Greek · Mediterranean | 1324 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Nightcap Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 66 E 21st Ave | open |
| Oceanic Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2507 S El Camino Real | open |
| Off the Grid Off the Grid | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2950 S Delaware St | open | |
| Onecent Management Group, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1952 S El Camino Real | open | |
| Ou Tong | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 121 W 25th Ave | open |
| Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 66 31st Ave | open |
| Palette Tea Garden & Dim Sum | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 48 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| Palmita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 66 21st Avenue | open |
| Panda Express | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 74 Hillsdale Mall | open | |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 9 43rd Ave | open |
| Pasta Pomodoro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1060 Park Pl | open |
| Patio Coffee Shop | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Breakfast | 25 W 25th Ave | open |
| Paul Martin Paul Martin's American Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 60 31st Ave | open |
| Peet's Coffee Peet's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1020 Park Pl | open |
| Phil's Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1346 Saratoga Dr | open |
| Philz Coffee Philz Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 42 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| Pho Little Saigon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 2978 S Norfolk St | open |
| Pinstripes Pinstripes | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 36 Hillsdale Mall | open | |
| Pioneer Saloon in Woodside | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 52 Waters Park Dr | open | |
| Pizza Chicago | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2968 S Norfolk St | open |
| Pizza The Bay | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Pizza · Healthy / salads / bowls | 66 E 21st Ave | open |
| Poke House Poke House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Sushi · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1030 Park Pl | open |
| Poke Moon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 66 E 21st Ave | open |
| Ponzu Poke Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 1051 Park Pl | open |
| Pressed Juicery Pressed Juicery | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 44 W Sailer Dr Space KO2A | open |
| Prime BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · BBQ · Asian | 33 W 25th Ave | open |
| Pupusería La Casita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 2996 S Norfolk St | open |
| Qube Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4000 S El Camino Real | open |
| Rare Tea | San Mateo / Half Moon Bay RareTea USA | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1330 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Ray's Hawaiian BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 1330 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Roam Artisan Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3081 S Delaware St | open |
| Romolo's Cannoli | Dessert | Dessert · Italian · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 81 37th Ave | open |
| Round Table Pizza Round Table Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 1852 S Norfolk St | open |
| Round Table Pizza Round Table Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1304 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Round Table Pizza Round Table Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 61 43rd Ave | open |
| Route 92 Sports Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 2128 S El Camino Real | open | |
| Safe Alley | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Chinese · Asian | 32 42nd Ave | open |
| Sal's Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Halal / kosher · American | 3158 Campus Dr | open |
| San Francisco Bay Scottish | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 3090 Los Prados St | open |
| San Mateo Benihana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | <p>2204 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA, 94404 | open | |
| San Mateo - Laurelwood Round Table Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1304 W. Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| San Mateo - S.Norfolk st Round Table Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1852 S.Norfolk st | open |
| San Mateo Food Mall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 66 E 21st Ave | open | |
| Santa Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 1944 S El Camino Real | open |
| Sapporo Rock and Roll Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 2456 S El Camino Real | open |
| Sarku Japan Sarku Japan | Quick service | Japanese · Asian | 60 31st Ave Hillsdale Shopping Center | open |
| Seapot Hot Pot & Korean BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Korean · Chinese | 1952 S El Camino Real | open |
| See's Candies See's Candies | Dessert | Dessert | 186 W Hillsdale Blvd #1326 | open |
| Seniore's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2210 S El Camino Real | open |
| Shake Shack Shake Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 33 Hillsdale Shopping Center | open |
| Sharetea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 78 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| Sheng Kee Bakery Sheng Kee Bakery 生計 | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2964 S Norfolk St | open |
| Shiki Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1332 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Shiki Japanese Restaurant Park Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1040 Park Pl | open | |
| Shugetsu 周月 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 2944 S Norfolk St | open |
| Sidewalk Juice- San Mateo Sidewalk Juice | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 3081 S Delaware St | open |
| Silver House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2224 S El Camino Real | open |
| Silver Lake Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 2291 S El Camino Real | open |
| Simple Delights | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 1226 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Slices | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3035 S Delaware St | open |
| Sole Ristorante Italiano | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 69 37th Ave | open |
| Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1326 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Specialty’s Café & Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 1886 S Norfolk St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1391 Saratoga Dr | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 47 42nd Avenue, Mollie Stone Market - San Mateo | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1218 W Hillsdale Blvd (Piazza-San Mate, O) | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 3790 S El Camino Real (38th & El Camin, O - San Mateo) | open |
| Steamies Bar | Bar | 3403 Pacific Blvd | open | |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2727 S. El Camino Real, Suite C | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Other · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1308 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 3880 S El Camino Real | open |
| Sushi 82 & Ramen Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2075 S El Camino Real | open | |
| Sushi Sam's Edomata | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 38 E 25th Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1975 S El Camino Real | open |
| Tacos El Grullense C&D | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 60 31st Ave | open |
| Tacos Peralta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 342 E Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Tannourine Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 120 W 25th Ave | open |
| Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1010 Park Pl | open |
| Taqueria Los Moreno Taqueria Taxco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 37 43rd Ave | open |
| Taste Of Pho Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2978 S Norfolk St | open | |
| Taxi's Hamburgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2700 S El Camino Real | open |
| TGI Fridays | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 3101 S El Camino Real | open |
| The Breakfast Club at Midtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 3035 S Delaware St | open |
| The Burger Den | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2920 S. Norfolk | open | |
| The Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 398 Hillsdale Shopping Ctr | open |
| The Chennai Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 2299 S El Camino Real | open |
| The Counter | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 66 E 21st Ave | open |
| The Counter San Mateo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 41 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| The Habit Burger Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1100 Park Pl. | open |
| The Noodle Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 164 W 25th Ave | open |
| The Refuge (san Mateo) | Casual dining · Bar | 66 31st Ave | open | |
| The SPOT on 25th | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 138 W 25th Ave | open |
| The Swingin' Door | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 106 E 25th Ave | open |
| Tl Bbq Inc Cheung Hing Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 40 42nd Ave | open | |
| Toa Yuen Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 3170 Campus Dr | open |
| Togo's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2501 S El Camino Real | open |
| Town of Dumpling | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 29 Laurie Meadows Dr | open |
| Umami Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 66 E 21st Ave | open |
| Uncle Tetsu Uncle Tetsu | Dessert · Bakery | Japanese · Dessert · Bakery | 72 Hillsdale Shopping Ctr | open |
| Urban Flame | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3158 Campus Dr | open |
| Velo City Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 168 W 25th Ave | open |
| Vintage Consulting, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1941 Ofarrell St Ste 101 | open | |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | Quick service · Other · Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 60 31st Ave, Unit | open |
| WineSkipping | Winery / distillery / taproom | 4030 Bayview Ave | open | |
| Winner Winner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 84 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| XENiA Mediterranean Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 66 E 21st Ave | open |
| YAYOI Hillsdale YAYOI - Japanese Teishoku Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · American · Asian | 389 Hillsdale Mall | open |
| Yumi Yogurt | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3955 S El Camino Real | open |
| Yumi Yogurt | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 208 E Hillsdale Blvd | open | |
| Yuzu Sushi & Grill YUZU | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 54 37th Ave | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1218 W Hillsdale Blvd | open |
| Zorbas Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1923 S El Camino Real | open |
| Cafe Joltz | Specialty food shop · Café · Quick service | Sandwiches · Coffee | 1900 S Norfolk St Ste 126 | closed |
| Campus Cafe | Café | Coffee | 2955 Campus Dr Ste 101 | closed |
| Los Tacos Locos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 175 W 25th Ave | closed |
| Sweetea's | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 25 W 25th Ave | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 79 | 75 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 71 | 66 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 78 | 74 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 87 | 81 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 83 | 79 | 39 | 28 | 11 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 81 | 77 | 37 | 28 | 12 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 88 | 82 | 42 | 27 | 13 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 77 | 70 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 84 | 75 | 42 | 23 | 9 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 89 | 79 | 41 | 25 | 10 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 89 | 84 | 46 | 27 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 87 | 81 | 44 | 27 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 88 | 78 | 39 | 28 | 9 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 98 | 87 | 40 | 29 | 15 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 108 | 99 | 49 | 31 | 17 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 107 | 99 | 48 | 32 | 18 | 2 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 109 | 98 | 47 | 31 | 19 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 108 | 98 | 52 | 27 | 18 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 111 | 100 | 52 | 32 | 16 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 110 | 97 | 47 | 33 | 17 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 110 | 98 | 51 | 31 | 16 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 115 | 99 | 57 | 31 | 11 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 112 | 100 | 54 | 35 | 11 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 115 | 99 | 52 | 33 | 14 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 116 | 103 | 52 | 38 | 12 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 114 | 99 | 52 | 35 | 12 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 112 | 99 | 54 | 33 | 12 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 108 | 96 | 55 | 32 | 9 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 115 | 102 | 54 | 36 | 12 | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 127 | 112 | 59 | 37 | 16 | 3 | NAICS2022 |