National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Russian Restaurant

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 24 US metros in this ranking for Russian Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

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StreetSpring's 2026 cross-market analysis reveals that Platt Park in Denver ranks as the #1 neighborhood in the United States for opening a Russian Restaurant, with 83.5% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Russian Restaurants exist across diverse markets. These city and neighborhood averages are a starting point, but StreetSpring's live platform provides the up-to-date survivability score for your exact block or storefront.

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

Last reviewed: 2026-10-23 by Robert 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: Platt Park, Denver: 83.5% survivability at a typical address for Russian Restaurant
  • What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it
  • Ranked neighborhoods: 1,947 across 24 major US cities
  • Average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods: 67.7% at a typical address for Russian Restaurants
  • Top-25 average: 82.1% at a typical address, 14.4 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
  • Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

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

Across 1,947 ranked neighborhoods in 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Russian Restaurants averaging 82.1% survivability at a typical address, against 67.7% for the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods.

This 14.4-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.

The cities with the most top-ranked neighborhoods for Russian Restaurants are Washington DC, Denver and Orlando. StreetSpring's model accounts for the distinction between complementary clustering and direct saturation when scoring Russian Restaurants survivability at the address level.

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 Russian Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

Location is the part of survivability you can measure in advance: the concept, the pricing and the operator are yours to judge.


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

Russian Restaurants: first, middle and last neighborhood in the table Box = lowest to highest address in the file · White line = typical address 70% 80% 90% Survivability Score (%) Highest: 84.0% Typical: 83.5% Lowest: 79.0% Platt Park Denver Rank #1 in the table Highest: 84.0% Typical: 82.1% Lowest: 74.1% Jefferson Park Denver Rank #13 in the table Highest: 84.0% Typical: 81.1% Lowest: 71.0% Fitzsimons Denver Tied #23 in the table

The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Platt Park, Denver leads at 83.5% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Russian Restaurants are:

Scores for Russian Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 447 of the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.

Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.

#NeighborhoodCityAvg Survival (Typical Address)TierBest LocationsChallenging Locations
1Platt ParkDenver83.5%Great84.0%79.0%
2Colonial Town CenterOrlando83.1%Great84.0%78.6%
2LeDroit ParkWashington DC83.1%Great84.0%80.4%
4U Street CorridorWashington DC83.0%Great84.0%78.6%
4BlandtownAtlanta83.0%Great84.0%76.4%
6City Park WestDenver82.8%Great84.0%80.8%
6Heritage Eagle BendDenver82.8%Great84.0%77.7%
8Palmer SquareChicago82.7%Great84.0%77.2%
8South OrangeOrlando82.7%Good84.0%79.5%
10LacyLos Angeles82.6%Great84.0%78.6%
11ShawWashington DC82.3%Great84.0%74.1%
12Truxton CircleWashington DC82.2%Great84.0%72.8%
13Jefferson ParkDenver82.1%Great84.0%74.1%
14Pleasant PlainsWashington DC81.9%Great84.0%73.2%
15EdgewoodWashington DC81.8%Great84.0%74.1%
16WhiteoakCharlotte81.7%Great84.0%75.9%
17EckingtonWashington DC81.4%Great84.0%66.9%
17Kirkman SouthOrlando81.4%Good83.6%77.2%
19BloomingdaleWashington DC81.3%Great84.0%67.8%
19HighlandDenver81.3%Great84.0%69.2%
19Northwest EverettSeattle81.3%Great84.0%71.4%
22FairfaxLos Angeles81.2%Great84.0%68.7%
23WoodlandSeattle81.1%Great84.0%73.2%
23AdoneaDenver81.1%Great83.6%77.2%
23FitzsimonsDenver81.1%Great84.0%71.0%

Neighborhood-level data is the starting point, not the final answer: always validate any specific location with StreetSpring's address-level survivability score.

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 Washington DC claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

This distribution has practical implications for Russian 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 relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 8 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Russian Restaurants operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.

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

Use this ranking to shortlist neighborhoods, then drill down to specific addresses. StreetSpring analyzes millions of data points with AI to forecast business survivability across U.S. neighborhoods. 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 Russian Restaurants.

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


Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Russian Restaurants

Essential resources:



Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the underlying data?

Every neighborhood figure on this page comes from the metro file for its city, each a free download under CC BY 4.0: Denver (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/denver-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Orlando (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/orlando-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Washington DC (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/washington-dc-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Atlanta (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/atlanta-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Chicago (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/chicago-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Los Angeles (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/los-angeles-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Charlotte (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/charlotte-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Seattle (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/seattle-survivability-scores-2026.csv). The national file, https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv, has one row per metro and business type.


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

The best neighborhoods for Russian 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 Russian Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Russian Restaurants combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods, 67.7% at a typical address. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.


How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Russian Restaurants?

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


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 Russian 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.


What is the typical survivability range for Russian Restaurants in top neighborhoods?

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Russian Restaurants average 82.1% survivability at a typical address. The average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods is 67.7%, also at a typical address. The gap between the two is 14.4 points. Each neighborhood's lowest and highest address are in the table above.


Is the competitive environment for Russian Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?

Yes, competition density for Russian Restaurants varies significantly by market. StreetSpring's model reads the number of direct competitors against the consumer spending available to them at each address. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.


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

Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Russian 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.


Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,947 ranked neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Russian 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.


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

View national technical data

The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Orlando, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Seattle.

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

Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for Russian Restaurants across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1947 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities. 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.