National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Steakhouse
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Steakhouses. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Platt Park (Denver) ranks #1 nationally for Steakhouse survivability in 2026, with 83.5% survivability at a typical address. The top 26 neighborhoods nationwide span 10 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Steakhouses exist across diverse markets. These static rankings provide a useful national perspective, but for the most precise prediction for a specific storefront, StreetSpring's live platform is the authoritative source.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 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 Steakhouse
- 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: 1,907 across 22 major US cities
- Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 67.5% at a typical address for Steakhouses
- Top-26 average: 82.0% at a typical address, 14.5 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 26 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 Steakhouses?
Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 26 neighborhoods for Steakhouses averaging 82.0% survivability at a typical address, against 67.5% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.
This 14.5-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 consumer spending patterns that support Steakhouses vary more by neighborhood than by city, which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 14.5-point gap separates the top neighborhoods from the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address. Two storefronts on the same street can carry different survivability scores: StreetSpring calculates each one individually.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 26 neighborhoods represent 10 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Steakhouses 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 Steakhouse?
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 26 neighborhoods nationwide for Steakhouses are:
Scores for Steakhouses run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 414 of the 1,907 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.
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival (Typical Address) | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platt Park | Denver | 83.5% | Great | 84.0% | 79.0% |
| 2 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.1% | Great | 84.0% | 78.2% |
| 3 | Oakwood Hills | Miami | 83.0% | Great | 84.0% | 80.4% |
| 3 | Blandtown | Atlanta | 83.0% | Great | 84.0% | 76.4% |
| 3 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 83.0% | Great | 84.0% | 80.4% |
| 6 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 82.9% | Great | 84.0% | 77.7% |
| 7 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 82.8% | Great | 84.0% | 77.7% |
| 8 | City Park West | Denver | 82.7% | Great | 84.0% | 80.8% |
| 8 | South Orange | Orlando | 82.7% | Good | 84.0% | 79.5% |
| 10 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 78.2% |
| 10 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 82.6% | Great | 84.0% | 77.2% |
| 12 | Shaw | Washington DC | 82.1% | Great | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 12 | Truxton Circle | Washington DC | 82.1% | Great | 84.0% | 72.8% |
| 14 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 82.0% | Great | 84.0% | 74.6% |
| 15 | Pleasant Plains | Washington DC | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 73.2% |
| 16 | Whiteoak | Charlotte | 81.7% | Great | 84.0% | 75.9% |
| 17 | Edgewood | Washington DC | 81.5% | Great | 84.0% | 72.3% |
| 18 | Kirkman South | Orlando | 81.4% | Good | 83.6% | 77.2% |
| 19 | Bloomingdale | Washington DC | 81.3% | Great | 84.0% | 68.2% |
| 19 | Northwest Everett | Seattle | 81.3% | Great | 84.0% | 71.4% |
| 21 | Fitzsimons | Denver | 81.2% | Great | 84.0% | 71.0% |
| 22 | Highland | Denver | 81.1% | Great | 84.0% | 67.8% |
| 23 | Eckington | Washington DC | 81.0% | Great | 84.0% | 65.6% |
| 24 | Fairfax | Los Angeles | 80.9% | Great | 84.0% | 67.8% |
| 24 | Midtown | Houston | 80.9% | Great | 84.0% | 60.6% |
| 24 | Adonea | Denver | 80.9% | Great | 83.6% | 77.2% |
However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.
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 26 neighborhoods span 10 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 8 of the top spots (31%).
Breakdown of top 26 neighborhoods by city:
- Washington DC: 8 neighborhoods (31% of top 26): View city guide
- Denver: 7 neighborhoods (27% of top 26)
- Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 26): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 26): View city guide
- Miami: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
- Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
- Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
- Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
- Seattle: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
- Houston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 26): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Steakhouses operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 26 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-26 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 10 cities represented in the top 26 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Steakhouses 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 Steakhouse?
National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. Entrepreneurs and commercial real estate agents in major US metros can read StreetSpring's survivability projections before a site-selection decision. Survivability moves from one address to the next within any neighborhood: this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool scores the address.
For the most accurate assessment:
- Consider neighborhoods in the top 26 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 Steakhouses.
See also: Best Cities for Steakhouse: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Steakhouses.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Seattle: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Charlotte: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Steakhouses
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What demographic factors drive survivability for Steakhouses?
For Steakhouses, StreetSpring's model incorporates neighborhood-level demographic data including population density, median household income, employment rates, and consumer spending on this specific category. These factors vary by business type: the demographic profile that drives survivability for Steakhouse customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.
What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Steakhouses?
City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Steakhouses across all neighborhoods in a given city: useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Steakhouses?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Steakhouses, and by extension, how likely a Steakhouse tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 26 neighborhoods, Steakhouses 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.
Can a Steakhouse succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 26?
Yes, the top 26 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Steakhouses 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-26 list.
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), Miami (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/miami-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Atlanta (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/atlanta-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Washington DC (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/washington-dc-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Los Angeles (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/los-angeles-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Chicago (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/chicago-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), Houston (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/houston-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 is the typical survivability range for Steakhouses in top neighborhoods?
The top 26 neighborhoods nationwide for Steakhouses average 82.0% survivability at a typical address. The average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods is 67.5%, also at a typical address. The gap between the two is 14.5 points. Each neighborhood's lowest and highest address are in the table above.
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.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 26 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 26 have excellent individual locations for Steakhouses. 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 26.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, Seattle, Houston.
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 Steakhouses 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 1907 neighborhoods across 22 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.