BMIE Market 98409
Pierce County, Washington · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 27,843 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,497 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 12,218 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±607 · 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 | 22,989 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 9,992 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $73,348 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±8,400 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 33.2 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,645 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±56 · 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 | $394,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±17,858 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 7.1 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 95 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 98409 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 42.6 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +5.6% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +8.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +14.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +75.9% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 99 (range 91–108) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.9 per year, r² 0.34) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 61 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 74 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 50 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 55 / 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 98409. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.9 restaurants per year, r² 0.34, 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: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 73.8 | 74 | 40% | +29.5 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 50.4 | 50 | 35% | +17.6 |
| Market Momentum Score | 55.1 | 55 | 25% | +13.8 |
Consumer Market Score: 74 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 27,843 | 87 | 40% | +34.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 73,348 | 52 | 40% | +20.9 |
| Households (ACS) | 12,218 | 90 | 20% | +17.9 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 50 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 8.0 | 52 | 35% | +18.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 34.1 | 17 | 25% | +4.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 27,843 | 87 | 20% | +17.5 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 73,348 | 52 | 20% | +10.5 |
Market Momentum Score: 55 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 5.6 | 62 | 50% | +31.0 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 8.0 | 52 | 30% | +15.7 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 14.5 | 42 | 20% | +8.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (212)
By cuisine
Coffee 32 · American 28 · Mexican 20 · Asian 18 · Sandwiches 16 · Bakery 12 · Burgers 12 · Japanese 11 · Pizza 11 · Latin American (other) 10 · Chicken / wings 9 · Thai 9 · Juice / smoothies 8 · Dessert 6 · Tea / bubble tea 6 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Vietnamese 5 · BBQ 4 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 4 · Seafood 4 · Sushi 4 · Breakfast 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Italian 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Steakhouse 2 · African 1 · Brazilian 1 · Chinese 1 · Cuban 1 · Filipino 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Korean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 122 · Quick service 38 · Café 26 · Bar 23 · Coffee shop 22 · Juice, smoothie, tea 14 · Bakery 13 · Casual dining 13 · Dessert 12 · Specialty food shop 6 · Brewery / taproom 3 · Other 3 · Food truck 2 · Buffet 1 · Catering 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56th Teriyaki House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 5013 S 56th St | open |
| A And R Hoods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2705 South Tacoma Way Ste B | open | |
| Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4201 S Steele St | open |
| Airport Bar & Grill Airport Tavern Music Hall | Casual dining · Bar | 5406 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| Allstar 2007 Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3202 S Gunnison St | open | |
| Allstar Burgers | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3202 S Gunnison St | open |
| Arby's Arby's | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2612 S 38 St S 38 Th St & S Fife St | open |
| Auntie Anne's Auntie Anne's | Bakery · Quick service | Bakery | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Azteca | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4801 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Baker Boys NW | Bakery | Bakery | 3812 S Wright Ave | open |
| Bar and Grill M8 | Bar | Mexican | 3802 S Cedar St | open |
| Baskin-Robbins | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Bella Latte | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 6450 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| BennyMays Barbque | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 4033 S Junett St | open |
| Beyond ThunderDome Café | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 5412 S Tacoma Way Ste B | open |
| BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Sandwiches · Pizza | 4502 S Steele St, Ste 1500 | open |
| Blazing Onion Burger Company | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers | 4502 S Steele St, Ste 1510 | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 2528 S 38th St | open | |
| Bob's Java Jive | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 2102 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Boba Smoothies | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 4916 Center St Ste K | open |
| BobaLust Tacoma BobaLust | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 4027 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Brewster's Place at the Callallero's Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1516 S 28th St | open |
| BT Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 5013 S 56th St | open |
| Buddy's Chicken & Waffles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5415 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 4219 S Steele St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2909 South 38th Street | open |
| C-afe Pop | Café | Coffee | 5236 South Tacoma Way | open |
| Cafe Bistro | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Café Elite Café Elite | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 3906 S 74th St | open |
| Cafe' 38 | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 3606 S Sprague Ave | open |
| Candy Tyme | Dessert | 4502 S Steele St Ste 1109a | open | |
| Casa Moreno Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3802 S Cedar St #5621 | open |
| Charleys Cheesesteaks Charleys Cheesesteaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 4502 S Steele St #46 | open |
| Charleys Philly Steaks Charleys Philly Steaks | Quick service | Sandwiches | 4502 S. Steels St., # 46 | open |
| CHAYA THAI | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 2901 S 47th St | open |
| Cheers Espresso | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4828 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 3902 S Steele St | open |
| Chili Thai Chili Thai Take-Out | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 3213 S 38th St | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service | Mexican | 4301 S Steele St | open |
| Cinnabon Cinnabon | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Core Cafe 3 | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Coffee | 3628 S 35th St | open |
| Crab King Cajun Boil & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 3111 S 38th St | open |
| Cravin Crawfish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Seafood · American | 5015 Tacoma Mall Blvd E-101 | open |
| Culichitown Tacoma | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6812 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Custom Panels Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3043 Center St | open | |
| Custom Tacoma Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4502 S Steele St Ste 547 | open | |
| Da Van That Know the Man | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | American | 5717 S Tyler St | open |
| Dairy Queen (Treat) Dairy Queen | Quick service · Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Dave's Hot Chicken Dave's Hot Chicken | Quick service | 4502 S. Steele St. | open | |
| Dawson's Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 5443 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| Domino's Pizza Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Chicken / wings | 5402 S Washington St | open |
| East West Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 5319 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Edison City | Bar | 6th Ave. | open | |
| El Torito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4801 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Electric Taco Tuesday | Bar | 5406 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| Emerald City Smoothie | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 2901 S 38th St | open |
| Empanadas Colombianas Luis Panes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 5640 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 4027 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste. A | open |
| Fox Hollow Coffee Fox Hollow Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 4024 S 56th St | open |
| Fresh Rolls Fircrest Vietnamese Restaurant Fresh Rolls Tacoma | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Vietnamese · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4915 Center St C | open |
| Fuchsia Lounge | Coffee shop · Bar | Coffee | 5220 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Gig Harbor Brewing | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 3120 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| Golden West Restaurant Lounge | Casual dining · Bar | 5228 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| Grand China Restraurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 5439 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Gravity Coffee GC Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4918 Center St | open |
| Gregorys Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Hans's Place | Casual dining · Bar | American | 6405 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Hans's Place | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6405 Tacoma Ave S | open | |
| Happy Lemon - Tacoma | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 2505 S 38th St Ste A114 | open |
| Happy Teriyaki Happy Teriyaki | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 4027 Tacoma Mall Blvd E | open |
| Harvest Buffet | Buffet | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 3121 S 38th St | open |
| High Country Rv Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3608 S 74th St | open | |
| Homestead Restaurant and Bakery | Bakery | American · Breakfast · Bakery | 7837 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Hooters | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 6812 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Howdy Bagel | Bakery | Bakery | 5421 S Tacoma Way | open |
| I Luv Elotes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · American | 4012 Center St | open |
| Intentions Juice and Smoothie Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 5236 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Isabella-Caffe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 5010 S Mullen St | open |
| Isle De Cafe | Café | Coffee | 450 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 5207 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open | |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Sandwiches · Burgers | 4702 Center St | open |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4502 S Steele St Ste. #381 | open |
| Jazzy's Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 3701 S Lawrence St | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 4301 South Steele Street Suite 101 | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service | 4027 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste F | open | |
| Jnb Investmen Llc Dba Cerellos Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4916 Center St Ste P | open |
| Jollibee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4502 S Steele St uite 159 | open |
| Juanita Lanier Insurance Agency Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6450 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste 2b | open | |
| Juniper Botanical Bar | Bar | 5226 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 3101 South 38th Street | open |
| Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 4502 S Steele St Ste 501A | open |
| Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 4302 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4211 Center St | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Quick service | 3630 S Cedar St | open | |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4704 Oakes St | open |
| Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 4502 S Steele St Ste 162A | open |
| Kvlt Mead | Winery / distillery / taproom | 5011 S Washington St | open | |
| L&L Hawaiian Barbecue L&L Hawaiian BBQ - Vancouver | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Hawaiian / Pacific | 4502 S Steele St #161A | open |
| La Ilusion al Carbon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 5013 S 56th St | open |
| Lil' Golden Deli | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | Tacoma Mall | open |
| Little Miss Sweets Nyc | Bakery | Bakery | 3812 S Wright Ave | open |
| Little Tokyo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 2505 S 38th St #A102 | open |
| Loak Toung Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 3807 Center St | open |
| Lucky Silver Tavern | Bar · Casual dining | 2605 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| Luna Lounge Tacoma | Bar | 5617 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| Madrona Peak Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6430 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste 201 | open | |
| Marcia's Silver Spoon Cafe | Casual dining | American | 2601 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Marlene's Market and Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2951 S 38th St | open |
| Martin Henry Espresso | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 3121 S 38th St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 4814 Center St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2916 S 38th St | open |
| Melon Seed Deli & Frozen Yogurt | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Dessert | Sandwiches · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3807 Center St Unit D | open |
| Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Menchie's Frozen Yogurt | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4502 S Steele St Ste 1505 | open |
| Mexico Magico Restaurant and Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1128 Broadway | open |
| MexiTacos | Food truck | Mexican | 2502 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 4102 S 56th St | open |
| MOD Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4502 S Steele St Ste 1507 | open |
| Monster Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 6816 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Ms Holdings, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2201 South Tacoma Way PMB 218 | open | |
| Neighborhood Bistro | Café | Coffee | 714 S 27th St | open |
| Northern Fish Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 3911 S 56th St | open |
| Northwest Lumpia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino · Asian | 1607 Center St | open |
| Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 3111 S. 38th St. | open |
| Pacific Southern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 3832 S Pine St | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5013 S 56th St | open |
| Pasteles Finos Del Angel | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 5102 S Washington St | open |
| Patty's Burgers And Milkshakes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 5615 South Tacoma Way | open |
| Paul’s Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | open | |
| Peanut Sauce Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 5003 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Pho 38th | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 3815 S Steele St Ste G | open |
| Pho Saigon House | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho | 2505 S 38th St Ste A101 | open |
| Pho Tai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 4916 Center St | open |
| Pho V & V Vietnamese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 5434 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Picasso Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3822 S Union Ave | open | |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4704 S Oakes St | open |
| Pretzel Time | Dessert · Quick service | Dessert | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Radnor's Burgers & Beignets | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5415 S Tacoma Way | open |
| RAM Restaurant and Brewery - Production | Brewery / taproom · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5001 S Washington St | open | |
| Red Gem | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Asian · American | 6643 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Red Robin Gourmet Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 3901 S Steele St | open |
| Restaurante Los Amigos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 6402 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Ruby Thai Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| S and J Food Distributors | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | 2923 S J St | open | |
| Sai’s Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 4916 Center St #A | open |
| Sana’a Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 2505 S 38th St | open |
| Sarku Japan Sarku Japan | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Sbarro Sbarro | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Scamp Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 5419 South Tacoma Way | open | |
| See's Candies See's Candies | Dessert | Dessert | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Shake Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| ShannyChic Design | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 5442 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Sharetea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Side Piece Kitchen | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee · Breakfast | 4704 S Oakes St | open |
| Sip + Spoon | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Tea / bubble tea · American | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Sofis Corner | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | 6450 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Ssj Investments Andd Trading Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5003 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste 105 | open | |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 3514 S 56th St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 4802 Center St Center St & Mullen | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 2505 S 38th St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 4201 S Steele St | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Stonegate Pizza and Rum Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5421 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 5015 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 4916 Center St, Suite B | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 5236 South Tacoma Way | open |
| Subway | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2626 South Tacoma Way | open |
| Sumo Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 2919 S 38th St Ste B | open |
| Super Chix- Tacoma, WA NOW OPEN! | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4201 S Steele St Ste 300 | open |
| Surf City Squeeze | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Sushi Revolution | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 5225 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 2945 S 38th St | open |
| Taco Mix Taco Street - Point Ruston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Taco Time Taco Time NW | Quick service | Mexican | 2908 S 38th St | open |
| Tacoma Axe Throwing | Bar | App S Tacoma Way, 3224 | open | |
| Tacoma Shawarma | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Middle Eastern · American | 4704 S Oakes St | open |
| Tacoma – 38th Street Taco Time | Quick service | 2908 S 38th Street Tacoma, WA 98409 | open | |
| Tacos Guaymas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 2630 S 38th St | open |
| Taqueria Bravo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5015 Center St | open |
| Tausi Restaurant And Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American · African | 5231 S Tacoma Way | open |
| Teavana | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 4502 S Steele St #818 | open |
| Texas de Brazil Texas de Brazil | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Latin American (other) · Brazilian | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Thai Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| The Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| The Church Cantina | Casual dining · Bar | Cuban · Latin American (other) | 5240 S Tacoma Way | open |
| The Honey Baked Ham Company | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 2913 S 38th St | open |
| The Main Ingredient Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5419 S Tacoma Way, 5419 S Tacoma Way | open |
| The Mule Tavern | Bar | 5227 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| The Nighty Night Cap | Bar | 5601 S Puget Sound Ave | open | |
| The Tipsy Tomato Bar & Kitchen | Casual dining · Bar | 3878 Center St | open | |
| Tonala Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3702 S Fife St | open |
| Tony Roma's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 5221 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Tortas Locas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5420 S Tacoma Way | open |
| True Collective Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2926 S Steele St Ste 500 | open | |
| UnderGrounds Java Deli | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Café | Coffee · Sandwiches | 4301 South Pine Street | open |
| Vibe Dive Lounge | Bar | 5439 S Tacoma Way | open | |
| Villa Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4502 S Steele St | open |
| Wabi Sabi Tacoma | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 2919 S 38th St | open |
| Wallaby's Delicatessen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3808 South Tacoma Way | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 4112 S. Steele St. | open |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | Quick service | 4502 S. Steele Street, #925 | open | |
| Wide Awake Cafe and Espresso | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 1011 Center St | open |
| Winger's Grill and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 5221 Tacoma Mall Blvd | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 2505 S 38Th St Ste A104 | open |
| Wok Teriyaki IX | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 2941 S 38th St | open |
| Woobling Korean BBQ - Tacoma Mall | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · American | 4502 S Steele St #1510 | open |
| Y&k Food Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4027 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste E | open | |
| Yeti Yogurt | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4802 Center St | open |
| Delia's Oakland Lounge | Bar | 3878 Center St | closed | |
| Lele East & West Thai Vietnamese Cuisine Family Pho Geelong | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Thai · Asian | 5015 Tacoma Mall Blvd # 103 | closed |
| Master Burger Meister | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 4502 S Steele St Ste Vc05 | closed |
| Shanghai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2913 S 38th St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 65 | 54 | — | — | — | 11 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 61 | 52 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 68 | 58 | — | — | — | 10 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 73 | 64 | — | — | — | 9 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 71 | 62 | 24 | 25 | 12 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 76 | 67 | 28 | 27 | 11 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 77 | 67 | 24 | 31 | 11 | 10 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 85 | 75 | 31 | 30 | 13 | 10 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 87 | 79 | 33 | 29 | 15 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 92 | 83 | 32 | 33 | 16 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 99 | 92 | 34 | 38 | 18 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 103 | 95 | 34 | 42 | 17 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 106 | 95 | 35 | 41 | 17 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 117 | 103 | 40 | 44 | 17 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 114 | 103 | 37 | 42 | 22 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 106 | 95 | 34 | 38 | 21 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 109 | 98 | 31 | 43 | 22 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 100 | 90 | 28 | 42 | 18 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 94 | 85 | 23 | 48 | 12 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 98 | 88 | 27 | 46 | 14 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 92 | 83 | 22 | 47 | 13 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 94 | 87 | 24 | 46 | 17 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 102 | 94 | 29 | 49 | 16 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 101 | 92 | 26 | 50 | 16 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 100 | 90 | 30 | 45 | 15 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 94 | 84 | 29 | 39 | 16 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 99 | 87 | 33 | 37 | 17 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 103 | 93 | 36 | 40 | 17 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 112 | 100 | 37 | 42 | 21 | 7 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 108 | 95 | 36 | 41 | 18 | 8 | NAICS2022 |