# NAICS code for restaurant The NAICS code for restaurant is 722511 (Full-Service Restaurants). Its SBA small business size standard is $11.5 million in average annual receipts. Depending on the work, 722513 (Limited-Service Restaurants) or 722410 (Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)) may fit better. Table-service restaurants are 722511; counter-service is 722513. List 722511 as your primary NAICS code in SAM.gov if restaurant is your main line of business.Source: NAICS 2022 (Census).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Industry | Restaurant | | --- | --- | | Primary NAICS | [722511](https://samgovapi.io/naics/722511) | | Title | Full-Service Restaurants | | Size standard | $11.5 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201) | Table-service restaurants are 722511; counter-service is 722513. ## Other codes to consider | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [722511](https://samgovapi.io/naics/722511) | Full-Service Restaurants | $11.5 million in average annual receipts | | [722513](https://samgovapi.io/naics/722513) | Limited-Service Restaurants | $13.5 million in average annual receipts | | [722410](https://samgovapi.io/naics/722410) | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | $9 million in average annual receipts | ## What NAICS 722511 covers This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating. These establishments may provide this type of food service to patrons in combination with selling alcoholic beverages, providing carryout services, or presenting live nontheatrical entertainment. ## Examples classified under 722511 - Bagel shops, full service - Brew pub restaurants, primarily serving meals, full service - Diners, full service - Doughnut shops, full service - Family restaurants, full service - Fine dining restaurants, full service - Full service restaurants - Pizza parlors, full service ## Also searched as full service restaurant, restaurant and bar ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/722511" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is the NAICS code for restaurant?The NAICS code most used for restaurant is 722511, Full-Service Restaurants. Depending on the work, 722513, 722410 may fit better.How do I choose between the codes for restaurant?Table-service restaurants are 722511; counter-service is 722513.Is a restaurant business small for federal contracts?For NAICS 722511, a business is small at or under $11.5 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201), counting affiliates.Can I list more than one NAICS code?Yes. A SAM.gov registration can list many NAICS codes with one marked primary; each solicitation names the single code that applies to it. ## Related - [NAICS 722511](https://samgovapi.io/naics/722511) - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [NAICS code for an industry](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

---

HTML version: https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for/restaurant . Markdown: https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for/restaurant.md

Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

Get a free API key: https://samgovapi.io/sign-up?ref=ai-claudebot