Restaurants and bars in New York County, NY: how many are there?

New York County, New York had 8,801 restaurants and bars with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. New York County ranks 4th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 62 in New York.

8,801establishments with paid employees
4thof 3,019 US counties
1stof 62 counties in New York
~169,320jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of restaurants and bars in New York County, NY, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees2,58229.3%
5 to 91,67719.1%
10 to 191,95122.2%
20 to 491,83920.9%
50 to 995546.3%
100 or more1962.2%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where New York County fits in New York

New York has 48,183 restaurants and bars with paid employees across 62 counties; New York County has 18.3% of them. Nationally, the total is 650,365.

Other counties in New York

Other categories in New York County

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants and bars are there in New York County, NY?

8,801 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does New York County compare with other counties?

New York County ranks 4th among the 3,019 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 62 in New York.

How big are restaurants and bars in New York County?

29% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 29% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7225, 7224). Methodology and limits.