What is the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Seafood Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Baltimore to open a Seafood Restaurant is Jonestown, with 74% average survivability. 6 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Seafood Restaurant make in the best vs. average Baltimore neighborhood?

In Jonestown, the best possible Seafood Restaurant location in Baltimore offers approximately 9.2% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 11.1% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore?

The city-wide average survivability for Seafood Restaurant across Baltimore is 68% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Jonestown substantially outperform this average, reaching 74%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Baltimore for Seafood Restaurant include Overlea with 60% average survival chance, Medford, and Westfield. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

Survivability Rankings for Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Baltimore to open a Seafood Restaurant, from Jonestown (74% survival) to Overlea ...

April 24, 2026•16 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last reviewed: April 26, 2026 | Updated weekly | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Jonestown — 74% average survivability for Seafood Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 6 of 23 analyzed

City-wide average: 68% for Seafood Restaurants

Most challenging area: Overlea at 60%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~9.2% more expected revenue in Jonestown

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Seafood Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
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FAQ: Is a Seafood Restaurant a Good Tenant?
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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Baltimore, Jonestown ranks #1 for opening a Seafood Restaurant with 74% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 76% and the most challenging locations in Jonestown at 71%. The worst neighborhoods include Overlea with 60% average chance. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median.

Top-Survivability Baltimore Neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurants

**Failure-mode analysis: Seafood Restaurants in Baltimore.** Across 23 neighborhoods, scores range **60-74%**, with the citywide average at 68%. The top-ranked neighborhood (**Jonestown**, 74%, no existing competitors in our index) sits 14 points above the bottom (**Overlea**, 60%). For a Seafood Restaurant, neighborhood selection drives more of the survivability outcome than almost any other controllable input.

Jonestown ranks #1 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Baltimore for Seafood Restaurant survivability with a score of 74% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Reading the gap between #1 and #10

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Jonestown	73.0% – 77.0%	72.7% – 76.2%	70.0% – 74.0%
2	Riverside	75.0% – 79.0%	72.2% – 75.6%	68.0% – 72.0%
3	Otterbein	71.0% – 75.0%	71.7% – 75.1%	70.0% – 74.0%
4	Downtown	74.0% – 78.0%	71.3% – 74.8%	68.0% – 72.0%
5	Old Town	75.0% – 79.0%	70.0% – 73.4%	67.0% – 71.0%
6	Cedonia	74.0% – 78.0%	69.5% – 73.0%	63.0% – 67.0%
7	Beechfield	72.0% – 76.0%	68.0% – 71.4%	60.0% – 64.0%
8	Annapolis	74.0% – 78.0%	67.4% – 70.8%	46.0% – 50.0%
9	Kresson	71.0% – 75.0%	67.2% – 70.6%	63.0% – 67.0%
10	Greektown	71.0% – 75.0%	67.1% – 70.5%	62.0% – 66.0%

Notable runners-up worth a second look

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. The live platform incorporates the most recent foot traffic, competitor, and spending data for your exact address.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Baltimore's Best-Earning Neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurants

In Jonestown, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~9.2% more than the average location in or around Baltimore.

On the other hand, in Overlea, the worst possible location could result in making ~11.1% less than the average location in the city.

Location selection is the most consequential decision any new business owner makes. Opening a Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across 23 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Seafood Restaurant is 68% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. The same location can be excellent for one business type and poor for another.

What Matters Most When Opening a Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore

There is no operational fix for a poorly chosen location. Use Survivability Score as a hard filter on candidate addresses before evaluating other factors. A high Revenue Capture Score is the clearest signal that a location can sustain a profitable business. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. Our forecasting system combines proprietary data with machine learning models unavailable anywhere else.

Area to check	What can go wrong	How to de-risk it
Lease term	Locking into 7-10 years without break clauses, then needing to relocate after year 2.	Negotiate a relocation or termination clause. Confirm assignment + sublease rights are in writing.
Workforce availability	Hiring radius is smaller than you think — many neighborhoods can't staff a full team at standard wages.	Pull BLS wage data for your industry in this metro. Walk through your staffing plan with a local restaurant/retail operator before signing.
Permits & licensing	Assuming a 30-day permit timeline, hitting 90+ days, paying rent on a non-operating storefront.	Call the local zoning office before signing. Confirm your use is already permitted; if not, factor a 2-3 month variance timeline.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring's survivability calculations are refreshed against current competitive, demographic, and walkability signals. Because conditions on the ground change daily, the live tool is the most accurate read for any given address.

Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start a Seafood Restaurant?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Jonestown, Riverside, and Otterbein, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Overlea, Medford, and Westfield. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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Where Seafood Restaurants Thrive in Baltimore

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore is Jonestown with 74% average survivability, followed by Riverside and Otterbein. 6 of 23 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Are Bottom-Tier Baltimore Neighborhoods a No-Go for Seafood Restaurants?

Yes — neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Seafood Restaurant Rankings in Baltimore Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Baltimore.

Is a Seafood Restaurant a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Jonestown, StreetSpring forecasts a 72.7% – 76.2% average chance for a new Seafood Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore

Should you rent your storefront to a Seafood Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Jonestown offers the strongest outlook at 72.7% – 76.2% average survivability, followed by Riverside at 72.2% – 75.6%, and Otterbein at 71.7% – 75.1%. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Baltimore to Open a Seafood Restaurant?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Baltimore to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Baltimore.

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Baltimore are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Baltimore

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Visual Data

Waterfall chart of best and worst Seafood Restaurant neighborhoods in Baltimore — Top and bottom neighborhoods for Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore — each step shows the gap from the city average. Wider spread = location matters more.

Headline survivability statistic for Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore — Headline survivability stat for Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore.

Dumbbell chart comparing best vs worst locations for businesses in baltimore — Best vs worst neighborhood per business type — the gap shows how much location choice matters within a city.

How we measure this: We compare each address to the ~30-50 most similar addresses within 1 mile to surface its relative ranking.

**Authoritative anchor:** BLS data (BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release) puts the national 5-year survival rate for Seafood Restaurants at **50.0%**. In Baltimore, StreetSpring's **survivability score** for this subtype averages **70%** — a site-quality measure built from 100+ location factors.

**About this market.** Baltimore, also known as Baltimore City, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is the 30th-most populous U.S. city with a population of 585,708 at the 2020 census and estimated at 569,997 in 2025, while the Baltimore metropolitan area at 2.86 million residents is the 22nd-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore).

**Daytime/resident distribution (Baltimore):** LEHD LODES data across 96 Baltimore neighborhoods: median ratio **0.39:1**, top-quartile **4.34:1** — a strongly-residential commercial-corridor profile. Use this to triangulate which neighborhood matches your concept's natural demand-timing (weekday-commuter vs. evening-and-weekend).

**Where Baltimore sits on operating costs:** Commercial power **7.3¢/kWh** (below the 24-metro median), state min wage **$15.00/hr** (below), combined sales tax **6.0%** (below), and commercial property tax **1.07%** (above). Composite read: **low-cost** for operating overhead. None of these are dispositive on their own — but they bound the runway a new Baltimore storefront has to find product-market fit.

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Local Context FAQ

Additional questions with answers drawn directly from local data sources.

What does BLS data say about Seafood Restaurant survival nationally?

BLS data shows Seafood Restaurants survive 5 years at a 50% rate nationally. In Baltimore, StreetSpring's location-specific survivability score for this subtype averages 70% — above the national figure by 20 points.

What's the single biggest factor in survival for a Seafood Restaurant in Baltimore?

The address you sign for. Across Baltimore, Seafood Restaurants score 41-93% depending on location — a 52-point spread that captures competitive density, demographic fit, accessibility, and visibility at each storefront.

How healthy is the Baltimore economy for new Seafood Restaurants?

Baltimore's ACS-tracked employment rate is approximately 95%, with a metro median household income near $104K. These macro factors feed into the survivability model alongside business-type-specific signals — Seafood Restaurants in Baltimore average 70%.

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