National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Lebanese Restaurant

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Lebanese Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

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Anderson Island (Seattle) ranks #1 nationally for Lebanese Restaurant survivability in 2026, with a 84% chance of success for new entrants. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 9 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Lebanese Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Rankings like this are a strong starting point, but the live survivability score in StreetSpring will reflect the most current competitor data for your exact address.

To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-01 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Anderson Island, Seattle — 84% survivability for Lebanese Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods analyzed: 8583 across 24 major US cities
  • National average survivability: 79.0% for Lebanese Restaurants
  • Top-25 average: 84.0% — 48.0% above national average
  • Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

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How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Lebanese Restaurants?

Analyzing 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Lebanese Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 84.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 79.0%.

This 48.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.

Lebanese Restaurants tend to show significant geographic clustering — markets where one successful operator exists often attract additional demand, raising survivability for new entrants who choose complementary (rather than directly competing) locations. The concentration of top neighborhoods in Washington DC, San Antonio, New York City reflects this pattern. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Lebanese Restaurants survivability at the address level.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 9 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Lebanese Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Survivability data consistently shows location accounts for more variance in business outcomes than any other controllable factor.


What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Lebanese Restaurant?

Lebanese Restaurants: Survivability Range — Best, Middle & Last Ranked Box = best-to-challenging range · White line = neighborhood average 85% 90% 95% Survivability Score (%) Best: 97.0% Avg: 96.8% Low: 94.6% Anderson Isla… Seattle Highest Top Score Best: 95.9% Avg: 94.3% Low: 92.1% Sully Square Washington DC Middle Top Score Best: 95.1% Avg: 93.4% Low: 91.2% Northampton New York City Lowest Top Score

Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Anderson Island, Seattle leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Lebanese Restaurants are:

#NeighborhoodCityAvg SurvivalTierBest LocationsChallenging Locations
1Anderson IslandSeattle96.8%Great97.0%94.6%
2Wolf TrapWashington DC95.4%Great97.0%93.2%
3Lake KathrynOrlando95.2%Great96.8%93.0%
4Redland Ranch at Elm CreekSan Antonio94.8%Great96.4%92.6%
5West Falls ChurchWashington DC94.7%Great96.4%92.5%
6Lake Mack-Forest HillsOrlando94.6%Great96.2%92.4%
7McNairWashington DC94.6%Great96.2%92.4%
8FlorisWashington DC94.5%Great96.2%92.3%
9NorthvilleNew York City94.4%Great96.1%92.3%
10TysonsWashington DC94.4%Great96.0%92.2%
11Shelter IslandNew York City94.4%Great96.0%92.2%
12Grosse Pointe FarmsDetroit94.3%Great96.0%92.2%
13Sully SquareWashington DC94.3%Great95.9%92.1%
14CentrevilleWashington DC94.2%Great95.8%92.0%
15ChantillyWashington DC93.9%Great95.5%91.7%
16EatonvilleSeattle93.9%Great95.5%91.7%
17SilveradoLos Angeles93.8%Great95.4%91.6%
18FlovillaAtlanta93.8%Great95.4%91.6%
19Hybla ValleyWashington DC93.7%Great95.3%91.5%
20WoodsboroWashington DC93.5%Great95.1%91.3%
21Villas at Redland RanchSan Antonio93.5%Great95.1%91.3%
22ArmadaDetroit93.5%Great95.1%91.3%
23DescansoSan Diego93.5%Great95.1%91.3%
24Emerald ForestSan Antonio93.4%Great95.1%91.3%
25NorthamptonNew York City93.4%Great95.1%91.2%

These neighborhood rankings are directional — the specific address remains the decisive variable, and StreetSpring's live tool scores each address individually.

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 9 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 10 of the top spots (40%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

This distribution has practical implications for Lebanese 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 10 top-ranked neighborhoods in Washington DC (40% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that Washington DC's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Lebanese Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Washington DC neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Lebanese Restaurant?

While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring brings credibility through AI-driven survivability forecasts, trusted nationwide by agents and entrepreneurs who want to know their business's chances of success before opening. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10–20 percentage points.

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 Lebanese Restaurants.

See also: Best Cities for Lebanese Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Lebanese Restaurants.


**Authoritative anchor:** Per BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release, **50.0%** of new establishments in the Accommodation, Food Services sector — which includes Lebanese Restaurants — survive 5 years nationally. StreetSpring's neighborhood model spans a **71%-84% chance of lasting two or more years** across **8,583** tracked neighborhoods.

Visual Data

US map showing Lebanese Restaurant survivability score across 24 metros; Charlotte highest at 82, New York lowest at 79.
US map of Lebanese Restaurant survivability by metro — darker green = higher score. Charlotte highest at 82, New York lowest at 79. 24 metros plotted.
Bar chart ranking 24 US metros by Lebanese Restaurant survivability score — San Antonio highest at 81.3, New York City lowest at 79.2.
How Lebanese Restaurants survive across major US metros. San Antonio ranks #1 at 81.3, with New York City lowest at 79.2 — a 2.08-point spread across 24 cities. Strong cities tend to anchor strong neighborhoods.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Lebanese Restaurants

Essential resources:



Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Lebanese Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?

Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Lebanese 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 should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Lebanese Restaurants?

Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Lebanese Restaurants — and by extension, how likely a Lebanese Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Lebanese 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 is the typical survivability range for Lebanese Restaurants in top neighborhoods?

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Lebanese Restaurants average 84.0% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 79.0%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 48.0% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.


What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Lebanese Restaurant?

The best neighborhoods for Lebanese Restaurants share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Lebanese Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Lebanese Restaurants combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 79.0%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.


How often do neighborhood rankings change?

StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates — which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.


How do I interpret a survivability score?

A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.


Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. Our analysis covers 8583 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Lebanese 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.


How does the national ranking for Lebanese Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Lebanese 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.


Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View national technical data

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

Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Lebanese Restaurants across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.