National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Mediterranean Restaurant
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Mediterranean Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Our 2026 analysis of neighborhoods across 24 US metros shows Tysons in Washington DC as the top location to open a Mediterranean Restaurant — 84% survivability puts it ahead of every other neighborhood in the country. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 5 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Mediterranean Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31 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: Tysons, Washington DC — 84% survivability for Mediterranean Restaurant
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 1426 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 78.0% for Mediterranean Restaurants
- Top-25 average: 83.0% — 48.0% 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 Mediterranean Restaurants?
Analyzing 1426 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Mediterranean Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 83.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 78.0%.
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.
The consumer spending patterns that support Mediterranean Restaurants vary more by neighborhood than by city — which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 48.0% difference between top neighborhoods and the national average indicates that location selection has an above-average impact on outcomes for Mediterranean Restaurants compared to categories with narrower spreads. StreetSpring goes beyond neighborhood averages to score survivability at the exact address for every major brick-and-mortar business category.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 5 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Mediterranean Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Location shapes survivability more than branding, pricing, or operational quality — the data is unambiguous on this point.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Mediterranean Restaurant?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tysons, Washington DC leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Mediterranean Restaurants are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tysons | Washington DC | 96.5% | Great | 97.0% | 94.9% |
| 2 | Kennedy Park | Chicago | 93.0% | Great | 94.9% | 91.4% |
| 3 | Main-Chicago | Chicago | 92.8% | Great | 94.6% | 91.2% |
| 4 | Peninsula | Los Angeles | 92.6% | Great | 94.4% | 91.0% |
| 5 | Union | St. Louis | 92.3% | Great | 94.1% | 90.6% |
| 6 | Southwest | Chicago | 92.3% | Great | 94.1% | 90.6% |
| 7 | Rogers Park | Chicago | 92.2% | Great | 94.0% | 90.5% |
| 8 | Roseland | Chicago | 92.0% | Great | 93.9% | 90.4% |
| 9 | Morgan Park | Chicago | 92.0% | Great | 93.9% | 90.4% |
| 10 | Washington | St. Louis | 91.8% | Great | 93.6% | 90.1% |
| 11 | Kenwood | Chicago | 91.7% | Great | 93.6% | 90.1% |
| 12 | Harbor Drive | Miami | 91.7% | Great | 93.5% | 90.0% |
| 13 | West Village | Chicago | 91.0% | Great | 92.9% | 89.4% |
| 14 | River North | Chicago | 91.0% | Great | 92.9% | 89.4% |
| 15 | Troy | St. Louis | 91.0% | Great | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| 16 | Margate Park | Chicago | 90.8% | Great | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| 17 | West Town | Chicago | 90.6% | Great | 92.5% | 89.0% |
| 18 | Noble Square | Chicago | 90.5% | Great | 92.4% | 88.9% |
| 19 | Cabrini Green | Chicago | 90.4% | Great | 92.2% | 88.8% |
| 20 | Andersonville | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 92.2% | 88.7% |
| 21 | Wildwood | Chicago | 90.3% | Great | 92.1% | 88.7% |
| 22 | Mayfair | Chicago | 90.2% | Great | 92.1% | 88.6% |
| 23 | Budlong Woods | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 92.0% | 88.5% |
| 24 | The Villa | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 91.9% | 88.5% |
| 25 | North Center | Chicago | 90.1% | Great | 91.9% | 88.4% |
Still, specific site selection matters, since some of the best-performing blocks can be found in neighborhoods that might not look ideal at first glance.
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 5 different cities, with Chicago claiming 19 of the top spots (76%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Chicago: 19 neighborhoods (76% of top 25) — View city guide
- St. Louis: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Washington DC: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Mediterranean 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 19 top-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago (76% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that Chicago's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for Mediterranean Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Mediterranean Restaurant?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. 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. 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 Mediterranean Restaurants.
See also: Best Cities for Mediterranean Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Mediterranean Restaurants.
Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum
The strongest neighborhoods for Mediterranean Restaurants are also strong for several adjacent business types — useful context if you're considering a portfolio of locations or weighing complementary subtypes:
Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for Mediterranean Restaurants (96% survivability for Mediterranean Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:
- Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
- Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
- Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)
Patten, San Francisco — ranked #714 of 1426 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (79% survivability for Mediterranean Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Patten:
- American Restaurant (82% survivability)
- Pet Grooming Shop (82% survivability)
- French Restaurant (82% survivability)
Bay-Colony, Miami — ranked #1426 of 1426 — among the lower-ranked national neighborhoods (67% survivability for Mediterranean Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Bay-Colony:
- American Restaurant (85% survivability)
- Barber Shop (83% survivability)
- Scandinavian Restaurant (82% survivability)
Cross-subtype synergy is a real signal. A neighborhood that scores high for Mediterranean Restaurants is usually a sound bet for several other business types — useful for landlords and multi-concept owners.
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Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- St. Louis: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Chicago: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Miami: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Mediterranean Restaurants
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Mediterranean Restaurants specifically?
StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Mediterranean Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing Mediterranean Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Mediterranean Restaurants in that location, the vacancy and tenant mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Mediterranean Restaurant surviving 2+ years at that specific address.
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 1426 neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Mediterranean 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.
What is the typical survivability range for Mediterranean Restaurants in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Mediterranean Restaurants average 83.0% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 78.0%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 48.0% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
How does the national ranking for Mediterranean Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Mediterranean 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.
What makes Tysons in Washington DC the best neighborhood for Mediterranean Restaurants?
Tysons in Washington DC ranks #1 for Mediterranean Restaurants with 84% survivability. This reflects favorable competitive dynamics — fewer direct competitors relative to available consumer spending — strong demographic alignment with Mediterranean Restaurant customers, and local spending patterns that sustain this business category. StreetSpring's model weights these factors across all analyzed neighborhoods nationwide.
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.
Are the best neighborhoods for Mediterranean Restaurants in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Mediterranean Restaurants in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 5 cities in the current dataset. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.
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 walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Mediterranean 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.