What is the best neighborhood in Philadelphia to open a South African Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Philadelphia to open a South African Restaurant is Chestnut Hill, with 81% average survivability. 99 of 99 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a South African Restaurant make in the best vs. average Philadelphia neighborhood?

In Chestnut Hill, the best possible South African Restaurant location in Philadelphia offers approximately 10.8% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 9.8% less than average.

What are the worst neighborhoods for South African Restaurant in Philadelphia?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Philadelphia for South African Restaurant include East Kensington with 74% average survival chance, Mantua, and Spruce Hill. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

How accurate are StreetSpring's South African Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring provides address-specific survivability predictions for 500+ business types.

Survivability Rankings for South African Restaurant in Philadelphia

Q: What is the city-wide average survivability for South African Restaurant in Philadelphia?

The city-wide average survivability for South African Restaurant across Philadelphia is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Chestnut Hill substantially outperform this average, reaching 81%.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Philadelphia to open a South African Restaurant, from Chestnut Hill (81% survival...

September 22, 2026•12 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill — 81% average survivability for South African Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 99 of 99 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for South African Restaurants

Most challenging area: East Kensington at 74%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~10.8% more expected revenue in Chestnut Hill

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a South African Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a South African Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a South African Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Chestnut Hill leads Philadelphia's 2026 survivability rankings for South African Restaurant operators with 81% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Chestnut Hill at 71%. The worst neighborhoods include East Kensington with 74% average chance. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Philadelphia to Open a South African Restaurant?

Chestnut Hill ranks #1 of 99 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Philadelphia for South African Restaurant survivability, with a 81% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Chestnut Hill	79.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	71.0% – 73.0%
2	Wissahickon Park	78.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	71.0% – 73.0%
3	Crescentville	78.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
4	Tacony	78.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
5	Summerdale	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
6	Wynnefield Heights	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
7	Wissinoming	77.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
8	Holmesburg	77.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
9	Northwood	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
10	West Park	77.0% – 82.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 77.0%

Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Philadelphia Would a South African Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Chestnut Hill, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~10.8% more than the average location in or around Philadelphia.

On the other hand, in East Kensington, the worst possible location could result in making ~9.8% less than the average location in the city.

Location is the biggest factor in a business's future success. Opening a South African Restaurant in Philadelphia requires careful location choice. Across 99 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new South African Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. What makes a location ideal varies by business type — foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.

What Should I Consider When Opening a South African Restaurant in or Around Philadelphia?

When selecting a location for a South African Restaurant in or around Philadelphia, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Among all factors in our model, Revenue Capture Score carries the most weight in determining long-term survivability. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. 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.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Where in or Around Philadelphia Should I Start a South African Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Chestnut Hill, Wissahickon Park, and Crescentville, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be East Kensington, Mantua, and Spruce Hill. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously — check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia to Open a South African Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a South African Restaurant in Philadelphia is Chestnut Hill with 81% average survivability, followed by Wissahickon Park and Crescentville. 99 of 99 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Can a South African Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Yes — neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are South African Restaurant Rankings in Philadelphia Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Philadelphia.

Is a South African Restaurant a Good Tenant for Philadelphia Landlords?

In Chestnut Hill, StreetSpring forecasts a 79.0% – 84.0% average chance for a new South African Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for South African Restaurant in Philadelphia

The data tells a clear story for South African Restaurant tenants across Philadelphia's top neighborhoods. Chestnut Hill leads with 79.0% – 84.0% average survivability, with best-case storefronts reaching 83.0% – 84.0%. Wissahickon Park averages 78.0% – 83.0%, and Crescentville comes in at 78.0% – 82.0%. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Philadelphia for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Philadelphia to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia.

Business Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia — See how South African Restaurant compares to all other business types in Philadelphia
Best Cities to Open a South African Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for South African Restaurant
Business Survivability in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Crescentville, Philadelphia — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Philadelphia are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Philadelphia

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

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