What is the best neighborhood in San Francisco to open a Syrian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in San Francisco to open a Syrian Restaurant is Central Berkeley, ranked #1 at 87.2% Best and 82.4% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 87.2% Best figure). 39 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

What is the average survivability for Syrian Restaurant across San Francisco's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 107 ranked neighborhoods in San Francisco, the average projected chance that a Syrian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.8% Typical. Central Berkeley, ranked #1, is at 82.4% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Syrian Restaurant in San Francisco?

The most challenging neighborhoods in San Francisco for Syrian Restaurant include Colony Park (ranked last, at 52.8% Best and 50.4% Typical), Clayton Valley Highlands, and Thousand Oaks. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

What should I consider when opening a Syrian Restaurant in San Francisco?

The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Syrian Restaurant in San Francisco

Q: Where in San Francisco would a Syrian Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each San Francisco address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Syrian Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in San Francisco?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of San Francisco neighborhoods to open a Syrian Restaurant, on Best, from Central Berkeley (87.2% survival) to Colony Park.

September 22, 2026•14 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

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

Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space

#1 Neighborhood: Central Berkeley: 87.2% Best, 82.4% Typical for Syrian Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 87.2% Best figure)

The range inside Central Berkeley: the best locations reach 88.2% and the most challenging sit at 76.8%, a spread of 11.4 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 39 of 107 ranked

Average across the 107 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.8% for Syrian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Colony Park: 52.8% Best, 50.4% Typical

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around San Francisco, Central Berkeley ranks #1 for opening a Syrian Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 87.2% Best and 82.4% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 87.2% Best figure). The last-ranked neighborhood is Colony Park, at 52.8% Best and 50.4% Typical. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around San Francisco to Open a Syrian Restaurant?

Central Berkeley ranks #1 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods in and around San Francisco for Syrian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 87.2% Best as of 2026. It shares that figure with 1 other ranked neighborhood. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Central Berkeley	San Francisco	87.2%	82.4%	77.9%
2	Lorin	San Francisco	87.2%	81.1%	76.5%
3	Central Richmond	San Francisco	87.1%	77.4%	71.8%
4	Bushrod	San Francisco	87.0%	79.7%	75.1%
5	West Berkeley	San Francisco	86.9%	78.7%	74.0%
6	Mission Bay	San Francisco	86.6%	76.0%	69.3%
7	Mission	San Francisco	86.5%	77.3%	72.0%
8	Inner Richmond	San Francisco	86.2%	78.0%	73.5%
9	Potrero Hill	San Francisco	86.2%	78.5%	74.2%
10	Bernal Heights	San Francisco	85.5%	77.2%	72.3%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

The ranking runs on Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around San Francisco Would a Syrian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Syrian Restaurant would make the most money in or around San Francisco comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Central Berkeley is ranked #1 for Syrian Restaurant survivability, at 87.2% Best and 82.4% Typical; Colony Park is ranked last of the 107, at 52.8% Best and 50.4% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Syrian Restaurant in San Francisco requires careful location choice. Across the 107 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Syrian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.8% Typical. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Syrian Restaurant in or Around San Francisco?

When selecting a location for a Syrian Restaurant in or around San Francisco, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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 San Francisco Should I Start a Syrian Restaurant?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Central Berkeley, Lorin, and Central Richmond, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Colony Park, Clayton Valley Highlands, and Thousand Oaks. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in San Francisco to Open a Syrian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Syrian Restaurant in San Francisco is Central Berkeley, at 87.2% Best and 82.4% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 87.2% Best figure), followed by Lorin and Central Richmond. 39 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Can a Syrian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in San Francisco?

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. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Syrian Restaurant Rankings in San Francisco 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 San Francisco.

Is a Syrian Restaurant a Good Tenant for San Francisco Landlords?

In Central Berkeley, the projected chance that a new Syrian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 82.4% Typical and 87.2% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Syrian Restaurant in San Francisco

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Syrian Restaurant tenants, Central Berkeley is ranked first (87.2% Best). Lorin and Central Richmond follow at 87.2% Best and 87.1% Best respectively. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: San Francisco: See how Syrian Restaurant compares to all other business types in San Francisco
Best Cities to Open a Syrian Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Syrian Restaurant
Business Survivability in Central Berkeley, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Lorin, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Central Richmond, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for San Francisco

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

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