National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Barbecue Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Barbecue Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Fremont Park in Los Angeles ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Barbecue Restaurant, with 82% survivability. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Barbecue Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Because new competitors open and close each week, the exact survivability score for any specific address is always best verified in StreetSpring's live platform.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-20 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- #1 Neighborhood: Fremont Park, Los Angeles — 82% survivability for Barbecue Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 66.2% for Barbecue Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 80.5% — 14.3% above national average
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
- Geographic patterns
- How to use this ranking
- Related resources
- Frequently asked questions
How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Barbecue Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Barbecue Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 80.5% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 66.2%.
This 14.3% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
For Barbecue Restaurants specifically, survivability is driven primarily by competitive density within the immediate trade area and the alignment between local consumer spending patterns and the category's typical revenue profile. The 14.3% gap between top-ranked neighborhoods and the national average for Barbecue Restaurants reflects meaningful variation in how competitive these markets are across different neighborhoods — a stronger signal than is typical for many business categories. Every forecast is powered by StreetSpring's private data models.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Barbecue Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Site selection is the highest-leverage decision most entrepreneurs make — it sets every other variable in motion.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Barbecue Restaurant?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Fremont Park, Los Angeles leads at 82% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Barbecue Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremont Park | Los Angeles | 81.8% | Great | 83.9% | 80.1% |
| 2 | Norwood | New York City | 81.5% | Great | 83.5% | 79.8% |
| 3 | Tysons | Washington DC | 81.3% | Great | 83.3% | 79.6% |
| 4 | Kenmore | Boston | 81.2% | Great | 83.3% | 79.5% |
| 5 | Navy Yard | New York City | 81.2% | Great | 83.2% | 79.5% |
| 6 | Clinton Hill | New York City | 81.1% | Great | 83.2% | 79.4% |
| 7 | Crown Heights | New York City | 81.1% | Great | 83.1% | 79.4% |
| 8 | Williamsburg | New York City | 81.0% | Great | 83.1% | 79.3% |
| 9 | Wingate | New York City | 80.9% | Great | 83.0% | 79.2% |
| 10 | Rivertown | Detroit | 80.9% | Great | 82.9% | 79.2% |
| 11 | French Park | Los Angeles | 80.5% | Great | 82.5% | 78.8% |
| 12 | Monticello | Dallas | 80.4% | Great | 82.4% | 78.7% |
| 13 | Vinegar Hill | New York City | 80.3% | Great | 82.4% | 78.6% |
| 14 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 80.3% | Great | 82.3% | 78.6% |
| 15 | Ocean Hill | New York City | 80.2% | Great | 82.2% | 78.5% |
| 16 | Mariposa | Los Angeles | 80.1% | Great | 82.1% | 78.4% |
| 17 | Van Nest | New York City | 80.0% | Great | 82.1% | 78.4% |
| 18 | Pill Hill | San Francisco | 80.0% | Great | 82.0% | 78.3% |
| 19 | Vineyard | Los Angeles | 79.9% | Good | 81.9% | 78.2% |
| 20 | Russian Hill | San Francisco | 79.8% | Good | 81.9% | 78.1% |
| 21 | Brownsville | New York City | 79.8% | Good | 81.9% | 78.1% |
| 22 | Coney Island | New York City | 79.8% | Good | 81.8% | 78.1% |
| 23 | Bushwick | New York City | 79.8% | Good | 81.8% | 78.1% |
| 24 | DUMBO | New York City | 79.8% | Good | 81.8% | 78.1% |
| 25 | City Center | Los Angeles | 79.7% | Good | 81.8% | 78.0% |
However, the specific location is very important and there are some great locations in neighborhoods that might not appear to be a great fit.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 8 different cities, with New York City claiming 13 of the top spots (52%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Los Angeles: 5 neighborhoods (20% of top 25) — View city guide
- Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Detroit: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Dallas: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Barbecue Restaurants operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection — the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.
The concentration of 13 top-ranked neighborhoods in New York City (52% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that New York City's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Barbecue Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat New York City neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Barbecue Restaurant?
Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring's AI models reveal the survivability of businesses in every major U.S. neighborhood, giving agents and entrepreneurs a trusted way to see their future success before opening day. The difference between the best and worst blocks within a single top-ranked neighborhood can be as large as the gap between the #1 and #25 neighborhoods on this list.
For the most accurate assessment:
- Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
- Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
- Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
- Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics
Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Barbecue Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Barbecue Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Barbecue Restaurants.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Dallas: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Barbecue Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Barbecue Restaurants?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Barbecue Restaurants — and by extension, how likely a Barbecue Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Barbecue Restaurants represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.
What makes Fremont Park in Los Angeles the best neighborhood for Barbecue Restaurants?
Fremont Park in Los Angeles ranks #1 for Barbecue Restaurants with 82% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Barbecue Restaurant customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1426 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Barbecue Restaurants. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages — specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.
Where can I download the underlying data?
The full national survivability dataset is available as a free download: https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv. The CSV includes all business subtypes and neighborhoods covered in this analysis, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Can a Barbecue Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?
Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Barbecue Restaurants can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-25 list.
How does the national ranking for Barbecue Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Barbecue Restaurants identifies the strongest neighborhoods across all 24 analyzed metros. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market — including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Barbecue Restaurants?
The cities most represented in the top 25 for Barbecue Restaurants are New York City (13), Los Angeles (5), San Francisco (2). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for Barbecue Restaurants in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
How can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?
StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for Barbecue Restaurants. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block — address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and foot traffic data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Barbecue Restaurants across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.