How many restaurants are in New Jersey?

There are 32,406 restaurants in New Jersey in our data as of 10/29/2026.

Which New Jersey cities have the most restaurants?

Jersey City (1,043), Newark (1,014), Paterson (502), Elizabeth (462), Toms River (381).

Checked Oct 30, 2026

32,406 restaurants in 610 cities and 21 counties · Data as of 10/29/2026

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There are 32,406 restaurants in New Jersey, or roughly one for every 288 people.
That is 17% more per resident than the national rate of 30 per 10,000.
By count, it is 8th in the country.
The most common type is Restaurant (6,657, 21%), followed by Pizza Restaurant (3,332) and Italian Restaurant (1,827).
The largest concentrations are in Jersey City (1,043), Newark (1,014) and Paterson (502).

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How many restaurants are in New Jersey?: There are 32,406 restaurants in New Jersey in our data as of 10/29/2026.
Which New Jersey cities have the most restaurants?: Jersey City (1,043), Newark (1,014), Paterson (502), Elizabeth (462), Toms River (381).