BMIE Market 98118
King County, Washington · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 50,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,674 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 19,176 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±926 · 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 | 42,731 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 16,162 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $113,762 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,666 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 38.4 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 | $1,839 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±94 · 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 | $810,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±30,688 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 84 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 98118 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 16.6 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -6.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +5.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +61.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +115.4% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 92 (range 84–100) 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 | 71 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 93 / 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 | 40 / 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 98118. 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. Washington and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 484, 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: 71 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 93.5 | 93 | 40% | +37.4 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 66.2 | 66 | 35% | +23.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 39.9 | 40 | 25% | +10.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 93 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 50,500 | 97 | 40% | +38.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 113,762 | 88 | 40% | +35.3 |
| Households (ACS) | 19,176 | 97 | 20% | +19.4 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 5 | 50 | 35% | +17.4 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 16.6 | 47 | 25% | +11.8 |
| Population (ACS) | 50,500 | 97 | 20% | +19.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 113,762 | 88 | 20% | +17.6 |
Market Momentum Score: 40 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -6.7 | 21 | 50% | +10.7 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 5 | 50 | 30% | +14.9 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 61.5 | 71 | 20% | +14.3 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (226)
By cuisine
Coffee 38 · African 27 · Asian 24 · Mexican 21 · American 18 · Vietnamese 18 · Bakery 14 · Pizza 12 · Chinese 9 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 8 · Chicken / wings 8 · Sandwiches 8 · Italian 7 · Japanese 7 · Breakfast 6 · Dessert 6 · Latin American (other) 6 · Seafood 6 · Burgers 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Caribbean 4 · Halal / kosher 4 · Sushi 4 · BBQ 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Noodles / ramen / pho 3 · Tea / bubble tea 3 · Thai 3 · Vegetarian 3 · Filipino 2 · Hawaiian / Pacific 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · European 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Healthy / salads / bowls 1 · Indian 1 · Juice / smoothies 1 · Peruvian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 151 · Café 33 · Bar 27 · Coffee shop 19 · Quick service 17 · Bakery 15 · Casual dining 14 · Dessert 11 · Food truck 4 · Juice, smoothie, tea 4 · Brewery / taproom 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Catering 1 · Other 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles Production Lp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5000 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Ahdut Bean, Pllc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4219 S Othello St Ste 105d | open | |
| Al Azayem | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 6727 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Altaye Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 8135 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Ambrosia Tea & Espresso | Café | Coffee | 6951 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste 110 | open |
| Amy's Merkato | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 5710 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Apple Cargo Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3801 S Graham St | open | |
| Archipelago | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino · Asian · American | 5607 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Armana Hookah Lounge | Bar | 4069 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Aslan Brewing Seward Park | Bar | 4920 S Genesee St | open | |
| Azmera Bar and Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 6464 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Banadir Restaurant | Quick service | 5212 Rainier Ave S # S-6104 | open | |
| Bang Bang Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · American | 4219 S Othello St | open |
| Banh Mi Deluxe Boss Tea | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Vietnamese · Tea / bubble tea · Sandwiches · Coffee · Asian | 6408 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Baskin-Robbins | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 6025 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Beer and questions with Eric | Bar · Casual dining | open | ||
| Bent Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 5100 S Dawson St | open |
| Berliner Pub | Bar · Casual dining | German / Eastern European | 6747 57th Ave S | open |
| Big Chickie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches · Peruvian | 5520 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Billiard Hoang | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 3220 S Hudson St | open |
| Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 7821 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Bon Mua Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7135 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open | |
| Both Ways Cafe & Catering | Café | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 4922 S Genesee St | open |
| Cafe Aden | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Mediterranean | 3900 Kela Ave S | open |
| Cafe Avole | Café | Coffee | 6630 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Cafe Red | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Vegetarian | 7148 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Cafe Vignole | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 9252 57th Ave S | open |
| Caffe Vita Caffe Vita | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 5028 Wilson Ave S | open |
| Canton Noodle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 6008 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Central Ethiopian Bar and Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4433 S Graham St | open |
| Chatime | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 6014 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Che Dessert | Dessert · Café · Bakery | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 7101 Martin Luther King Jr Way S #102 | open |
| Chuck's Hop Shop Seward Park Chuck's Hop Shop Greenwood | Bar | 5041 Wilson Ave S | open | |
| Chuminh Tofu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Vegetarian · Chinese | 6754 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| City Teriyaki | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 5400 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Cloud Trading Co. | Bar | 9875 40th Ave S | open | |
| Coffeeholic Coffeeholic House 2.0: Greenwood, Seattle, WA | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Vietnamese | 3700 S Hudson St | open |
| Columbia City Ale House | Bar | 4914 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Columbia City Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 4865 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Corte Fino | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6721 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Crawfish & Hotpot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Seafood · Chinese · Asian | 9447 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Creamy Cone Cafe | Dessert · Café | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Coffee | 9433 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Davinci's | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Pizza · Italian | 4419 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Ddl Services, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5703 S Fletcher St | open | |
| Delighted Guests, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5703 S Fletcher St | open | |
| Delish Ethiopian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | African | 5701 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Ding Feng Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chinese | 6030 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Drae's Lake Route Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Breakfast · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 9261 57th Ave S | open |
| El Sabor Katracho Honduras Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 4267 Orcas Street | open |
| El Sombrero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4868 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Emma's BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 5303 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Empire Espresso | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3829 S Edmunds St | open |
| Empire Roasters & Records | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3829 S Edmunds St | open |
| ETHIO emperor | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Chinese | 8824 Renton Ave S | open |
| Eyman's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 6711 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Suit a | open |
| Eyman's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5607 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Ezell's Famous Chicken Ezell's Famous Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4436 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Ezells Express Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5703 S Fletcher St | open | |
| Fish Basket | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 9447 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Flying Lion Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 5041 Rainier Ave S #106 | open | |
| Flying Squirrel Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4920 S Genesee St | open |
| Foo Lam Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 7101 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Full Tilt Columbia City | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5041 Rainier Ave S #105 | open |
| Geraldine's Counter Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 4872 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Golden Hookah Lounge | Bar | 4203 Rainier Ave S Ste D | open | |
| Hg3 Restaurant Company Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5032 Wilson Ave S | open | |
| Hill City Tap House & Bottle Shop | Bar | 5303 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Hoang Lan Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 7119 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Honey’s Espresso | Coffee shop | Coffee | 6815 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Hot Wings | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4267 S Orcas St | open |
| Huong Duong Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 7136 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste 103 | open |
| Huong Que Deli and Cafe | Café | Vietnamese · Coffee · Asian | 7127 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | open | |
| Iman | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 5903 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Island Soul - Seattle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4869 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Sandwiches · Burgers | 9102 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Jackalope Tex Mex & Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 4868 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Jacksons Catfish Corner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 7216 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Jollibee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 3820 Rainier Ave. S | open |
| Jones Barbeque | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 3810 S Ferdinand St | open |
| Jude's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 9252 57th Ave S | open |
| Juicy Beast Incorporated | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4900 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Jumbo Seafood Restaurant & Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4208 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Jumpin Jambalaya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4116 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Just Like Home Caribbean Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 9431 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Kaffa Coffee and Wine Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 8136 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Kallaloo, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3820 S Ferdinand St | open | |
| Karama Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6727 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open | |
| Kawali Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5300 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Kebena Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 7636 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Kezira Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 5100 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Kezira Cafe Seattle | Coffee shop · Café | African · Coffee | 5100 Rainier Ave S | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 9401 Rainier Ave. S | open |
| King Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 7820 Rainier Ave S | open |
| King Philly Cheesesteaks | Quick service | 7820 Rainier Ave S Ste A | open | |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 6056 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| La Herradura | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7300 Rainier Ave S | open |
| La Medusa | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian · European | 4857 Rainier Ave S | open |
| La Teranga | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4903 1/2 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Lake Washington Cars and Coffee | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 5900 Lake Washington Blvd | open |
| Lavana Lounge | Bar | 5041 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Le's Deli & Bakery | Bakery · Café | Vietnamese · Coffee · Bakery | C 4219 S Othello St #105 | open |
| Lil Red Takeout & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4225 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Little Ceasars Little Caesars | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 3820 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Los Sinaloenses Mexican Food Los Sinaloenses Tacos y Mariscos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | Parking lot, 7500 Martin Luther King Jr Way S #3735 | open |
| Los Tinos | Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 7300 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Lottie's Lounge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4900 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| LT's BBQ | Quick service · Food truck | BBQ | rainer ave so | open |
| Lucky Sushi (South Seattle- Columbia City) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 5020 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Machine House Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 5718 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Magic Dragon Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 3820 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Mama Sambusa Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher · African | 8319 Wabash Ave S | open |
| Marination Columbia City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Hawaiian / Pacific | 3714 S Hudson St | open |
| Massawa Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4411 S Mead St | open |
| Mawadda Cafe | Café | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Coffee | 4433 S Graham St | open |
| Maya's Mexican | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 9447 Rainier Ave S | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 6305 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 9304 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Mi Ranchito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 7820 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Mike's Shave Ice | Dessert · Catering | open | ||
| MIMI | Bar | 5701 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| MOD Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3820 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream Columbia City Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4822 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Momona Cafe & Restaurant | Café | African · Coffee | 6754 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Moochee | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Dessert · Coffee | 110 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Muriel's All Day Eats | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher | 5041 Wilson Ave S | open |
| My Sweet Lil Cakes | Bakery | Bakery | 3921 S Orcas St | open |
| Nissi Pho | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 7136 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Noble Wines | Winery / distillery / taproom | 9860 40th Ave S | open | |
| Off Alley | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1/2, 4903, Rainier Ave S | open |
| Olympia Coffee Roasting Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4824 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Onda Origins Cafe & Roastery | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 5600 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Othello Wok and Teriyaki | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Japanese · Chinese | 4219 S Othello St | open |
| Pagliacci Pizza Pagliacci | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4901 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6901 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Paradise Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 7250 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Paranormal Pie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 9435 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Ph International Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4909 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Pho Bo Pho Hu Tieu Nam Vang | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 4732 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Pho My Chau Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 7101 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5418 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Pizza Ria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5011 S Dawson St | open |
| Pizzuto's Italian Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Coffee | 5032 Wilson Ave S | open |
| Q Bakery Sandwiches | Bakery | Bakery · Sandwiches | 3818 S Graham St | open |
| Raconteur | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5041 Wilson Ave S | open | |
| Rainier Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Vietnamese · Chinese | 6400 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Rainier Valley Community Clinic | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6061 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open | |
| Ramen And Tacos | Food truck | open | ||
| Redwing Cafe | Café | Coffee · Vegetarian · Breakfast | 9272 57th Ave S | open |
| Rookies Sports Bar and Grill | Bar · Casual dining | American | 3820 S Ferdinand St | open |
| Rose Cafe & Restaurant | Coffee shop | Coffee · Middle Eastern · African | 8136 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Rumba Notes Lounge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 5041 Rainier Ave S Ste 108 | open |
| Safari Njema | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 5041 Rainier Ave S Ste 107 | open |
| Saigon's Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 6012 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Salted Sea | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 4915 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Sam Choy's Poke to the Max | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 5300 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Samra Cafe & Baklava | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · African | 8323 Rainier Ave S Suite B | open |
| Sebhat Bakery and Grocery | Bakery | Bakery | 4270 S Mead St | open |
| Sheger Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4411 S Mead St | open |
| Slow Boat Tavern | Bar | 5701 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| SMA5H | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher · Burgers | 7101 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Unit 107 | open |
| Sophie’s Boulangerie | Bakery | Bakery | 5954 44th Ave S | open |
| Soufend Cafe & Eatery | Café | Vietnamese · Coffee · Asian | 6059 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Southern Hospitality Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9252 57th Ave S | open | |
| Souvanny's Tavern | Bar | 9501 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Spice Waala Columbia City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 5024 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Spinnaker Bay Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 5718 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Quick service · Café | Coffee | 6310 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 4824 Rainier Ave S (Rainier & Edmunds) | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 9262 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 3900 S Othello St | open |
| Stonehousebakerybypatrick | Bakery | Bakery | 9701 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 9305 Rainier Ave S Ste A | open |
| Sun Ta Tofu and Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Asian | 6061 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Sunrise Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | open | |
| Sunset Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 8115 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Super Six | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3714 S Hudson St | open | |
| Supreme Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 6721 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Taco Bell | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3820 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Taco City Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5212 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Taco Stand | Food truck | 4825 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Taco Street | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 7136 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste 102 | open |
| TacOrtiz | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6600 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Tacos Don Toto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7820 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Tacos Maria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 8303 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Tagla Ethiopian Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4423 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Tammy's Deli and Bakery | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Café · Bakery | Sandwiches · Coffee · Bakery | 7101 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Taproot Cafe & Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café · Casual dining · Bar | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 4908 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Taqueria Costa Alegre | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 5235-5245 S Henderson St | open |
| Taqueria La Original 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6230 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Taqueria Los Potrillos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6815 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Taqueria Los Potrillos | Food truck | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 6211 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Taqueria Tehuacan Taqueria Taxco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 7219 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Thai Palms | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 6715 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Thai Savon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 6711 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S | open |
| Thanh Thao Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café · Coffee shop | Vietnamese · Coffee | 6012 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| The Cajun Crawfish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chicken / wings | 6951 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste 103 | open |
| The Comfort Zone | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 5016 Rainier Ave S | open |
| The Flour Box | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 5520 Rainier Ave S | open |
| The Hideaway at Cikus (Formerly Souvanny's Tavern) | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 9501 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| The Hummingbird Saloon | Casual dining · Bar | 5041 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| The Spice Room | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 4909 Rainier Ave S | open |
| The Stonehouse Cafe | Café | Coffee · Breakfast · American | 9701 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Tiffany's Caribbean Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 5701 Rainier Ave S Ste B | open |
| Tony's Bakery | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Vietnamese · Sandwiches | 6020 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Tropical Hut Tropical Hut Philippine Cuisine - NY | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino · Asian | 5723 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Truuf Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 9050 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4918 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Twilight on Rainier | Casual dining · Bar | American | 5609 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Umami Kushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Japanese · Bakery · Asian | 9099 Seward Park Ave S Unit 2 | open |
| Union Bar & Restaurant Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8139 Rainier Ave S | open | |
| Union N Eritrean and Ethiopian | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 8824 Renton Ave S | open |
| Verve Wine Bar & Cellar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3820 S Ferdinand St | open | |
| VIP Hookah Lounge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4423 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Wabi Sabi Sushi Bar & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 4909 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Wicked Chopstix | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 6021 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | open |
| Yusra & Sabah Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Halal / kosher | 7729 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Yuu Tea Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 4400 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Zeeks Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4920 S Genesee St | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Asian | 3820 Rainier Ave S | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 9262 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Zest Fast Food | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 7111 Rainier Ave S | open |
| Afrikando Banadir | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5212 Rainier Ave S | closed | |
| Ezell's Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5703 S Fletcher St | closed | |
| Meianna Bakery & Cafe | Bakery | Bakery | 6008 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | closed |
| Union Bar Hillman City | Bar | 5609 Rainier Ave S | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 43 | 39 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 38 | 33 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 49 | 42 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 48 | 41 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 50 | 41 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 51 | 43 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 54 | 48 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 68 | 57 | 31 | 19 | 7 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 59 | 52 | 29 | 16 | 7 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 62 | 52 | 24 | 23 | 5 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 68 | 59 | 30 | 24 | 5 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 72 | 64 | 36 | 24 | 4 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 73 | 65 | 34 | 26 | 5 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 67 | 63 | 35 | 23 | 5 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 70 | 65 | 35 | 22 | 8 | 4 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 67 | 63 | 32 | 24 | 7 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 76 | 71 | 38 | 25 | 8 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 76 | 72 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 3 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 76 | 72 | 38 | 22 | 12 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 83 | 80 | 40 | 27 | 13 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 87 | 81 | 41 | 26 | 14 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 94 | 90 | 47 | 29 | 14 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 94 | 88 | 47 | 25 | 16 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 92 | 84 | 46 | 25 | 13 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 97 | 90 | 47 | 28 | 15 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 99 | 91 | 48 | 28 | 15 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 98 | 89 | 46 | 29 | 14 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 102 | 92 | 44 | 30 | 18 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 94 | 85 | 42 | 28 | 15 | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 96 | 84 | 44 | 27 | 13 | 3 | NAICS2022 |