30 US Cities With the Most Restaurants Per Capita

2. San Francisco, California

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA Metro Area

Number of Full-Service Restaurants: 5,003

Population of MSA: 4,749,008 people

Number of Restaurants per Capita: 0.005151

Colloquially known as San Fran, the vibrant city is located in northern California and stands as a cultural, financial, and commercial hub in the state. It is the fourth most populated city in California, right after Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose. As of 2022, the city houses 808, 437 people and has 0.005151 restaurants per capita, the highest in the country. The Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz Island, and PIER 39 are among some of the several tourist attractions in the city.