What is the best neighborhood in Seattle to open an American Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Seattle to open an American Restaurant is Roxhill, with 80% average survivability. 94 of 94 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can an American Restaurant make in the best vs. average Seattle neighborhood?

In Roxhill, the best possible American Restaurant location in Seattle offers approximately 5.3% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 9.0% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for American Restaurant in Seattle?

The city-wide average survivability for American Restaurant across Seattle is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Roxhill substantially outperform this average, reaching 80%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for American Restaurant in Seattle?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Seattle for American Restaurant include Dunlap with 75% average survival chance, Holly Park, and Minor. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

How accurate are StreetSpring's American 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. Our tool delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location for any business category.

Survivability Rankings for American Restaurant in Seattle

Q: Can an American Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Seattle?

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 Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Seattle to open an American Restaurant, from Roxhill (80% survival) to Dunlap (75%).

September 25, 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: Roxhill: 80% average survivability for American Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 94 of 94 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for American Restaurants

Most challenging area: Dunlap at 75%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~5.3% more expected revenue in Roxhill

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Seattle, Roxhill ranks #1 for opening an American Restaurant with 80% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Roxhill at 77%. The worst neighborhoods include Dunlap with 75% average chance. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Seattle to Open an American Restaurant?

Roxhill ranks #1 of 94 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Seattle for American Restaurant survivability, with a 80% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	At a good address	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Roxhill	82.6%	78.0% to 82.0%	83.0% to 84.0%	76.0% to 78.0%
2	Madrona	82.6%	77.0% to 82.0%	82.0% to 84.0%	75.0% to 77.0%
3	Lowell	82.2%	76.0% to 81.0%	82.0% to 84.0%	73.0% to 75.0%
4	South Tacoma	82.2%	76.0% to 80.0%	83.0% to 84.0%	72.0% to 74.0%
5	Valley View	81.7%	77.0% to 82.0%	81.0% to 83.0%	74.0% to 76.0%
6	Northwest Bellevue	81.3%	77.0% to 82.0%	81.0% to 83.0%	76.0% to 78.0%
7	Georgetown	81.3%	77.0% to 82.0%	81.0% to 83.0%	75.0% to 77.0%
8	Seaview	80.8%	78.0% to 82.0%	79.0% to 81.0%	78.0% to 79.0%
9	Mount Baker	80.8%	77.0% to 82.0%	80.0% to 82.0%	76.0% to 78.0%
10	Newport	80.8%	77.0% to 81.0%	81.0% to 83.0%	75.0% to 76.0%

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.

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

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 Seattle Would an American Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Roxhill, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~5.3% more than the average location in or around Seattle.

On the other hand, in Dunlap, the worst possible location could result in making ~9.0% less than the average location in the city.

Location is the biggest factor in a business's future success. Opening an American Restaurant in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across 94 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new American Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years, due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. The same location can be excellent for one business type and poor for another.

What Should I Consider When Opening an American Restaurant in or Around Seattle?

When selecting a location for an American Restaurant in or around Seattle, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the single best indicator of whether a business will thrive at a location. 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 analysis covers businesses serving the 24 largest metros in America. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Where in or Around Seattle Should I Start an American Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Roxhill, Madrona, and Lowell, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Dunlap, Holly Park, and Minor. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. 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 Seattle to Open an American Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an American Restaurant in Seattle is Roxhill with 80% average survivability, followed by Madrona and Lowell. 94 of 94 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Can an American Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Seattle?

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. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are American Restaurant Rankings in Seattle 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 Seattle.

Is an American Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Roxhill, StreetSpring forecasts a 78.0% to 82.0% average chance for a new American 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 American Restaurant in Seattle

Should you rent your storefront to an American Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Roxhill offers the strongest outlook at 78.0% to 82.0% average survivability, followed by Madrona at 77.0% to 82.0%, and Lowell at 76.0% to 81.0%. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated weekly.

StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle: See how American Restaurant compares to all other business types in Seattle
Best Cities to Open an American Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for American Restaurant
Business Survivability in Roxhill, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Madrona, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Lowell, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

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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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