BMIE Market 98402
Pierce County, Washington · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 8,080 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±846 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 4,625 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±379 · 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 | 6,356 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 3,933 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $60,505 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10,032 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 33.5 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 | $1,553 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±126 · 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 | $531,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±147,338 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 83 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 98402 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 103.8 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +15.3% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +27.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +62.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +107.5% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 84 (range 77–90) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.1 per year, r² 0.59) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 55 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 54 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 45 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 72 / 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 98402. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.1 restaurants per year, r² 0.59, confidence Medium.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: 55 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 53.8 | 54 | 40% | +21.5 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 44.9 | 45 | 35% | +15.7 |
| Market Momentum Score | 71.8 | 72 | 25% | +18.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 54 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 8,080 | 68 | 40% | +27.0 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 60,505 | 30 | 40% | +12.1 |
| Households (ACS) | 4,625 | 73 | 20% | +14.6 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 45 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 27.7 | 69 | 35% | +24.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 102.7 | 4 | 25% | +1.0 |
| Population (ACS) | 8,080 | 68 | 20% | +13.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 60,505 | 30 | 20% | +6.1 |
Market Momentum Score: 72 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 15.3 | 73 | 50% | +36.6 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 27.7 | 69 | 30% | +20.8 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 62.8 | 72 | 20% | +14.4 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (202)
By cuisine
Coffee 37 · American 23 · Sandwiches 14 · Asian 9 · Seafood 9 · Pizza 8 · Italian 7 · Burgers 6 · Mexican 6 · Tea / bubble tea 6 · Healthy / salads / bowls 5 · Japanese 5 · Dessert 4 · Steakhouse 4 · Sushi 4 · Bakery 3 · Juice / smoothies 3 · BBQ 2 · Breakfast 2 · Chinese 2 · European 2 · French 2 · Hawaiian / Pacific 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Latin American (other) 2 · Thai 2 · Vegetarian 2 · Vietnamese 2 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vegan 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 107 · Bar 57 · Café 31 · Coffee shop 27 · Casual dining 20 · Brewery / taproom 18 · Quick service 16 · Specialty food shop 8 · Juice, smoothie, tea 8 · Bakery 5 · Dessert 4 · Winery / distillery / taproom 2 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Food truck 1 · Other 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3UILT Tacoma | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1101 Tacoma Ave S | open | |
| 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2101 Jefferson Ave | open | |
| 712 Opera Aly | Bar · Coffee shop | Coffee | 712 Opera Aly | open |
| A&W Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2523 Pacific Ave | open |
| Abella Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1946 Pacific Ave | open |
| Acme Tavern | Bar | 1310 Tacoma Ave S | open | |
| Al Bacha Number 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mediterranean · American | 112 S 9th St | open |
| AmeRAWcan Bistro | Casual dining | 745 St Helens Ave | open | |
| Amor Wine and Tapas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 705 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Anthem Coffee & Tea Anthem Coffee Company | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 1911 Pacific Ave | open |
| APIZZA Little Italy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 821 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Authentic Creations Llc | Café | Coffee | 1201 Pacific Ave Ste 600 # 23 | open |
| BAR960 | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1320 Broadway | open | |
| Belly Smoothie Co. | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 5101 Yacht Club Rd | open |
| Berliner Beerhall | Casual dining · Bar | German / Eastern European | 2401 Pacific Ave | open |
| Big Whisky Saloon | Bar · Casual dining | 100 S 9th St | open | |
| Birrieria Gourmet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1126 Commerce St Ste 1 | open |
| bite | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1320 Broadway | open | |
| Black Fleet Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 2302 Fawcett Ave | open | |
| Black Water Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 747 Fawcett Ave | open |
| Bobalust Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 1701 Dock St | open |
| Bostwick Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 764 Broadway | open |
| C I Shenanigans | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Steakhouse | 3017 Ruston Way | open |
| Cafe Amasia | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 901 Pacific Ave | open |
| Cafe Azure | Coffee shop | Coffee | 750 Market St | open |
| Cafe Perk | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1301 A St | open |
| Cafe Vincero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 714 Pacific Ave | open |
| Cafeto 21 | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | 1127 Broadway #101 | open |
| Camp Colvos Brewing and Pizza Company | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2104 Commerce St | open |
| Campfire Coffee Co. | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1554 Market St | open |
| Cannell Investments Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 317 S 7th St | open | |
| Cascade Residential Design | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 102 S 26th St | open | |
| Casco Antiguo Tacoma | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1901 Dock St | open |
| Cheers Bar & Grill | Bar | 2317 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Cheers Downtown Bar & Grill | Bar | 2611 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Chez Lafayette | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1101 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation-CRPF | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1741 Schuster Pkwy | open |
| Choripan | Café | Coffee | 1801 Dock St | open |
| Cider & Cedar | Bar | 744 Market St | open | |
| Civic Roasters Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 508B S 11th St | open |
| Club Kokonut | Bar | 728 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Common Ground Coffee | Coffee shop · Catering · Café | Coffee | 2313 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Corina Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 602 S Fawcett Ave | open |
| Cuerno Bravo Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 616 St Helens Ave | open |
| DaSpot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Burgers | 435 S Fawcett Ave | open |
| Dennis J. Driscoll, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4015 Ruston Way | open | |
| Devil's Reef | Bar | American | 706 Court C | open |
| DiLoreto's Café | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches | 786 Commerce St | open |
| Doc's Bar | Bar | 565 Broadway | open | |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 805 Pacific Ave | open |
| Douglas Lager | Brewery / taproom | 2101 Jefferson Ave | open | |
| Doyle's Public House | Bar · Casual dining | British / Irish pub food | 208 St Helens Ave | open |
| Duke's Seafood Tacoma Duke's Seafood | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 3327 Ruston Way | open |
| Dusty's Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 112 S 9th St | open |
| Dystopian State Brewing Co. & Event Venue | Brewery / taproom | 611 S Baker St | open | |
| E9 Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2506 S Fawcett Ave | open | |
| Ebony and Ivory Coffee Ebony and Ivory Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1145 Broadway | open |
| El Gaucho Tacoma El Gaucho di Javier Zanetti | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 2119 Pacific Ave | open |
| Elemental Pizza in Tacoma | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1702 Pacific Avenue | open |
| Emerald City Smoothie | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 1498 Pacific Ave Ste 305 | open |
| En Rama Tacoma - Restaurant | Cocktails | Private Events | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1102 A St | open | |
| Evergreen Cafe | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1423 Pacific Ave | open |
| Evergreen State Brewing Co | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1901 Dock St | open | |
| Flatstick Pub Flatstick Pub | Bar | open | ||
| Fresh Rolls Downtown Vietnamese Restaurant Fresh Rolls Tacoma | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Vietnamese · Sandwiches · Asian | 823 Pacific Ave | open |
| Fujiya Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1130 Broadway Ste. 1 | open |
| Fusion Cafe & Lounge | Café · Dessert · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 2102 Commerce St | open |
| Galanga Thai Cuisine Chili Thai Take-Out | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 1129 Broadway | open |
| Go Philly Cheese Steaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 1402 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Green Skyfox Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 714 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Happy Teriyaki #4 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 2223 Pacific Ave | open |
| Harbor Lights | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 2761 Ruston Way | open |
| Harmon Brewery and Eatery | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1938 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Harmon Taproom | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom | 204 St Helens Ave | open | |
| Heidelberg Beer | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | open | ||
| Hello, Cupcake | Bakery | Bakery | 1740 Pacific Ave | open |
| Honan's Restaurant | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 739 St Helens Ave | open | |
| Hot Rod Dog | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Hot dogs · Sandwiches | 1953 S C St | open |
| Incline Cider House | Bar | 2115 S C St | open | |
| India Mahal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 823 Pacific Ave | open |
| Indochine Asian Dining Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Asian | 1924 Pacific Ave | open |
| Infinite Soups | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 445 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Sandwiches · Burgers | 2420 Pacific Ave | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 1708 Pacific Ave | open |
| Jung Corporation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1102 Broadway Ste 100 | open | |
| Just Poke Tacoma Just Poké | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 1716 Pacific Ave | open |
| Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 3211 Ruston Way | open | |
| Kelly's Olympian Tacoma | Bar | 950 Broadway | open | |
| La Isabella | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1126 Commerce St | open |
| Le Sel Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 229 St Helens Ave | open |
| Lift Bridge Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1102 A St | open |
| Little Radio | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 728 Pacific Ave Ste B | open | |
| Lobster Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 4015 Ruston Way | open |
| Lowrider Dogs | Food truck | Hot dogs | 1003 Pacific Ave | open |
| Lucky Penny Cafe | Café | Coffee | 950 Pacific Ave | open |
| Lupes Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1128 Broadway | open | |
| Mad Hat Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 1130 Commerce St | open |
| Manuscript | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 203 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Market St. Coffee | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee · Vegetarian | 1122 Market St | open |
| Matador Tacoma Matador Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 721 Pacific Ave | open |
| Maxwell's | Bar | 454 St Helens Ave | open | |
| McCabe's American Music Cafe | Bar | 2611 Pacific Ave | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 802 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Meconi's Tacoma Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 709 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Medzo Gelato | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 612 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Megabites Deli - Tacoma | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1201 Pacific Ave | open |
| Metro Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1901 S Jefferson Ave | open |
| Mikey’s Public House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1702 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Mother Fern Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 610 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Mt.Tacoma Elks | Bar | 2114 Tacoma Ave S | open | |
| My Girl - Browns Point Charter Yachts | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 650 Dock St | open | |
| Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2101 Jefferson Ave | open |
| Nite Day Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 734 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Northwest Food & Spirits | Quick service | 711 St Helens Ave | open | |
| OBK (On Blended Knee) Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 2307 Tacoma Ave S | open | |
| Odd Otter Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 716 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Original House of Donuts Tacoma | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 766 St Helens Ave | open |
| Outer Dark Coffee Co. | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 750 Market St | open |
| Over Tacoma | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1500 Commerce St | open | |
| Over The Moon Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 709 Opera Aly | open |
| Oxford Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1123 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Pacific Brewing & Malting Co. | Brewery / taproom | 610 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Pacific Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Seafood | 1502 Pacific Ave | open |
| Pastramis New York And Expresso | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 950 Broadway | open | |
| Pho Thanks Brother | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 1712 Pacific Ave | open |
| Pint And Pie | Bar | 610 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Pita Pit | Other | Sandwiches | 921 Pacific Ave | open |
| Pnw Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1702 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Pomodoro of Tacoma | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Mexican | open | |
| Primo Karaoke | Bar | Italian | 1310 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Puget Sound Pizza Puget Sound Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 317 S 7th St | open |
| RAM Restaurant & Brewery RAM Restaurant & Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 3001 Ruston Way | open | |
| Red Star Taco Bar Red Star Taco Bar Tacoma | Bar | Mexican | 454 St Helens Ave | open |
| Redd Dog Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2302 Fawcett Ave | open | |
| Renaissance Cafe | Café | Coffee | 1746 Pacific Ave | open |
| Rhythm & Brews | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 933 Market St | open |
| Rock The Dock Pub & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | American | 535 Dock St #118 | open |
| S Level Tea-Tacoma | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Chinese · Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Coffee · Asian | 1724 Pacific Ave | open |
| Sam Choy's Poke To The Max | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1716 Pacific Ave | open |
| Sea Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1498 Pacific Ave | open |
| Seattle Kombucha Company, LLC | Brewery / taproom | 2510 S Holgate St | open | |
| Senergo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 1948 Pacific Ave | open |
| Sig Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2534 Tacoma Ave S | open | |
| Sliced Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1801 Dock St | open |
| Spanish Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 565 Broadway | open |
| Specialty Coffee Finance | Coffee shop | Coffee | 615 Commerce St | open |
| Stanford's Steak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 1502 Pacific Ave | open |
| Stanley & Seafort | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Seafood | 1114 Broadway | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1101 Pacific Ave | open |
| Stink - Cheese & Meat | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 909 A St Suite 110 | open |
| Straight From Philly | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Sandwiches | 1126 Commerce St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1910 Pacific Avenue | open |
| Sundance Cafe | Café · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Casual dining | Coffee · Sandwiches · American | 950 Broadway | open |
| Tacoma Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 615 St Helens Ave | open | |
| Tacoma Burger Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 933 Market St | open |
| Tacoma Cabana | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 728 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Tacoma Mcmenimins | Casual dining · Bar | 565 Broadway | open | |
| TAM Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 1701 Pacific Ave | open |
| TDM UWT | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1908 Pacific Ave | open | |
| Thai Pepper True Thai Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 701 Pacific Ave | open |
| The Blue Rose | Bar | 628 St Helens Ave | open | |
| The Buried Bottle | Bar | 1130 Broadway | open | |
| The Camp Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 1310 Tacoma Ave S | open | |
| The Coffee Oasis The Coffee Oasis | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1424 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| The Crafty Beaver Bar | Casual dining · Bar | 612 Tacoma Ave S | open | |
| The Fish Peddler Restaurant on Foss Waterway | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1199 Dock St | open |
| The Forum | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 815 Pacific Ave | open |
| The Living tapRoom | Bar | 2101 S C St | open | |
| The Melting Pot The Melting Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | European | 2121 Pacific Ave | open |
| The Mix | Bar | 635 St Helens Ave | open | |
| The Office Bar & Grill | Bar · Casual dining | American | 813 Pacific Ave | open |
| The Old Hang Out | Bar · Casual dining | 565 Broadway | open | |
| The Old Spaghetti Factory The Old Spaghetti Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1250 Pacific Ave #101 | open |
| The Outpost Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1102 A St Ste B | open | |
| The Rock Wood Fired Pizza | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1920 Jefferson Ave | open |
| The Rusty Goat Craft Beer & Coffee House | Bar | 712 Opera Alley | open | |
| The Social Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 1715 Dock St | open | |
| The Swiss | Bar | 1904 Jefferson Ave | open | |
| The Vault | Bar | 565 Broadway | open | |
| The Vault Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1025 Pacific Ave | open | |
| THEKOI Sushi & Sake | Bar | Japanese · Sushi | 1552 Commerce St #100 | open |
| Tim's Kitchen Tim's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1938 Pacific Ave | open |
| Tower Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · American | 1101 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Tully's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1427 Pacific Ave | open |
| Tullys Coffee 764 Broadway Tacoma, Wa 98402-3710 Tully's Coffee Shops | Coffee shop · Quick service · Café | Coffee | open | |
| Twist Martini Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1015 A St | open | |
| Two Dogs Barking Productions | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 704 Court a | open | |
| UWTSbux Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1748 Pacific Ave | open |
| Valhalla Coffee Co. 2 | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2101 Jefferson Ave # 1519 | open |
| Vegan Market Washington | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian | 612 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Water From Wine | Winery / distillery / taproom | 1704 Pacific Ave | open | |
| We Be Smok’n BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1901 Dock St | open |
| Weekday's Best | Café | Coffee | 1102 Broadway Ste 100 | open |
| West 122 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 728 Pacific Ave Ste B | open |
| Wooden City Tacoma | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1102 Broadway Ste 102 | open |
| Yosabean | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · Italian | 1498 Pacific Ave | open |
| Zeeks Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1702 Pacific Ave | open |
| Zen Ramen and Sushi Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 322 Tacoma Ave S | open |
| Zodiac Supper Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 745 St Helens Ave | open |
| Black Kettle Bites And Brew | Bar | 744 Market St Unit 102b | closed | |
| Mariano's Pies | Bakery | Bakery | 112 S 24th St | closed |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 902 Broadway | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 44 | 40 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 46 | 41 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 52 | 46 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 55 | 51 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 56 | 45 | 22 | 17 | 6 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 57 | 46 | 22 | 20 | 4 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 52 | 41 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 52 | 40 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 65 | 51 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 67 | 51 | 25 | 18 | 8 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 77 | 58 | 27 | 18 | 13 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 80 | 64 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 80 | 63 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 85 | 68 | 38 | 21 | 9 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 89 | 72 | 39 | 21 | 12 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 89 | 74 | 39 | 22 | 13 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 82 | 66 | 36 | 19 | 11 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 85 | 69 | 39 | 18 | 12 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 89 | 71 | 40 | 19 | 12 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 85 | 65 | 42 | 16 | 7 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 91 | 71 | 41 | 19 | 11 | 12 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 90 | 73 | 45 | 16 | 12 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 91 | 73 | 49 | 13 | 11 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 87 | 69 | 41 | 18 | 10 | 11 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 89 | 72 | 44 | 19 | 9 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 88 | 70 | 43 | 17 | 10 | 11 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 87 | 71 | 44 | 17 | 10 | 11 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 87 | 75 | 45 | 18 | 12 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 92 | 78 | 42 | 23 | 13 | 11 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 97 | 83 | 45 | 22 | 16 | 12 | NAICS2022 |