What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Barbecue Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open a Barbecue Restaurant is Kenmore, with 79% average survivability. 47 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

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

In Kenmore, the best possible Barbecue Restaurant location in Boston offers approximately 17.0% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 31.2% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Barbecue Restaurant in Boston?

The city-wide average survivability for Barbecue Restaurant across Boston is 73% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Kenmore substantially outperform this average, reaching 79%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Barbecue Restaurant in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Barbecue Restaurant include Winchester with 64% average survival chance, Belmont, and Lexington. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Barbecue Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring provides address-specific survivability predictions for 500+ business types.

Survivability Rankings for Barbecue Restaurant in Boston

Q: Can a Barbecue Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Boston?

Yes — neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously — check the tool for the most current score at any address.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Boston to open a Barbecue Restaurant, from Kenmore (79% survival) to Winchester (...

August 31, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: August 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Kenmore — 79% average survivability for Barbecue Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 47 of 88 analyzed

City-wide average: 73% for Barbecue Restaurants

Most challenging area: Winchester at 64%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~17.0% more expected revenue in Kenmore

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Barbecue Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Barbecue Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Barbecue Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Boston to open a Barbecue Restaurant is Kenmore with 79% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 80% and the most challenging locations in Kenmore at 76%. The worst neighborhoods include Winchester with 64% average chance. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open a Barbecue Restaurant?

Kenmore ranks #1 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Boston for Barbecue Restaurant survivability, with a 79% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Kenmore	79.0% – 81.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
2	Downtown Crossing	78.0% – 80.0%	77.0% – 79.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
3	Bay Village	78.0% – 80.0%	77.0% – 79.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
4	Fenway	79.0% – 80.0%	77.0% – 79.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
5	Chinatown	78.0% – 80.0%	77.0% – 78.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
6	Cambridgeport	78.0% – 80.0%	77.0% – 78.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
7	South End	79.0% – 81.0%	77.0% – 78.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
8	Haymarket	77.0% – 79.0%	76.0% – 78.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
9	Beacon Hill	77.0% – 79.0%	76.0% – 78.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
10	Government Center	78.0% – 80.0%	76.0% – 78.0%	75.0% – 76.0%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific 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.

Where in or Around Boston Would a Barbecue Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Kenmore, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~17.0% more than the average location in or around Boston.

On the other hand, in Winchester, the worst possible location could result in making ~31.2% less than the average location in the city.

Location is the single strongest predictor of whether a business thrives or fails. Opening a Barbecue Restaurant in Boston requires careful location choice. Across 88 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Barbecue Restaurant is 73% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Barbecue Restaurant in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for a Barbecue Restaurant in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Among all factors in our model, Revenue Capture Score carries the most weight in determining long-term survivability. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

Where in or Around Boston Should I Start a Barbecue Restaurant?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Kenmore, Downtown Crossing, and Bay Village, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Winchester, Belmont, and Lexington. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Barbecue Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Barbecue Restaurant in Boston is Kenmore with 79% average survivability, followed by Downtown Crossing and Bay Village. 47 of 88 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

Can a Barbecue Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?

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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Barbecue Restaurant Rankings in Boston 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 Boston.

Is a Barbecue Restaurant a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Kenmore, StreetSpring forecasts a 78.0% – 80.0% average chance for a new Barbecue 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 Barbecue Restaurant in Boston

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Barbecue Restaurant tenants, Kenmore provides the best survivability conditions (78.0% – 80.0%). Downtown Crossing and Bay Village also show viable averages at 77.0% – 79.0% and 77.0% – 79.0% respectively. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Boston for My Business Overall?

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

**Authoritative anchor:** BLS data (BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release) puts the national 5-year establishment survival rate for the Accommodation, Food Services sector, which includes Barbecue Restaurants, at **50.0%**. In Boston, StreetSpring gives this subtype an average **80% chance of lasting two or more years** — a site-quality measure built from 100+ location factors.

Visual Data

scatter chart of Boston business survivability. — StreetSpring survivability data — scatter view of Boston.

city_choropleth chart of Boston business survivability. — StreetSpring survivability data — city_choropleth view of Boston.

Business Survivability Rankings: Boston — See how Barbecue Restaurant compares to all other business types in Boston
Best Cities to Open a Barbecue Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Barbecue Restaurant
Business Survivability in Kenmore, Boston — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Downtown Crossing, Boston — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Bay Village, Boston — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Boston

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

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