Survivability Rankings for Spanish Restaurant in Seattle
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Seattle to open a Spanish Restaurant, from Green Lake (79% survival) to Highland ...
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: Green Lake — 79% average survivability for Spanish Restaurant
- Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 32 of 32 analyzed
- City-wide average: 77% for Spanish Restaurants
- Most challenging area: Highland Park at 74%
- Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~5.4% more expected revenue in Green Lake
- Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Spanish Restaurant Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Spanish Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Spanish Restaurant a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Opening a Spanish Restaurant in Seattle? Our 2026 analysis identifies Green Lake as the top location with 79% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 82% and the most challenging locations in Green Lake at 76%. The worst neighborhoods include Highland Park with 74% average chance. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Seattle to Open a Spanish Restaurant?
Green Lake ranks #1 of 32 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Seattle for Spanish Restaurant survivability, with a 79% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:
| Rank | Neighborhood | Average Locations | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Lake | 77.0% – 82.0% | 80.0% – 82.0% | 76.0% – 78.0% |
| 2 | Admiral | 77.0% – 81.0% | 80.0% – 82.0% | 75.0% – 77.0% |
| 3 | Ballard | 77.0% – 81.0% | 78.0% – 80.0% | 78.0% – 79.0% |
| 4 | West Woodland | 77.0% – 81.0% | 79.0% – 81.0% | 76.0% – 78.0% |
| 5 | Alki | 77.0% – 81.0% | 79.0% – 80.0% | 76.0% – 78.0% |
| 6 | Phinney Ridge | 77.0% – 81.0% | 79.0% – 80.0% | 76.0% – 78.0% |
| 7 | Interbay | 76.0% – 81.0% | 81.0% – 83.0% | 76.0% – 78.0% |
| 8 | Loyal Heights | 76.0% – 81.0% | 79.0% – 80.0% | 76.0% – 78.0% |
| 9 | Mt Baker | 76.0% – 81.0% | 78.0% – 80.0% | 76.0% – 78.0% |
| 10 | Junction | 76.0% – 80.0% | 79.0% – 81.0% | 75.0% – 77.0% |
A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.
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 a Spanish Restaurant Make the Most Money?
In Green Lake, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~5.4% more than the average location in or around Seattle.
On the other hand, in Highland Park, the worst possible location could result in making ~9.1% less than the average location in the city.
Location is the single strongest predictor of whether a business thrives or fails. Opening a Spanish Restaurant in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across 32 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Spanish Restaurant is 77% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.
What Should I Consider When Opening a Spanish Restaurant in or Around Seattle?
When selecting a location for a Spanish Restaurant in or around Seattle, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score matters more than any other single metric when predicting business outcomes. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. The analysis behind these rankings spans millions of data points across competition, spending, and mobility. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. Our forecasting system combines proprietary data with machine learning models unavailable anywhere else. 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
Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.
Where in or Around Seattle Should I Start a Spanish Restaurant?
Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Green Lake, Admiral, and Ballard, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Highland Park, Dunlap, and Cedar Park. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.
Related Articles:
- Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Seattle
- National City Survivability: Spanish Restaurant
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Spanish Restaurant
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Seattle to Open a Spanish Restaurant?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Spanish Restaurant in Seattle is Green Lake with 79% average survivability, followed by Admiral and Ballard. 32 of 32 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 Spanish 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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Spanish 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 a Spanish Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?
In Green Lake, StreetSpring forecasts a 77.0% – 82.0% average chance for a new Spanish 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 Spanish Restaurant in Seattle
Should you rent your storefront to a Spanish Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Green Lake offers the strongest outlook at 77.0% – 82.0% average survivability, followed by Admiral at 77.0% – 81.0%, and Ballard at 77.0% – 81.0%. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.
StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
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.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle — See how Spanish Restaurant compares to all other business types in Seattle
- Best Cities to Open a Spanish Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Spanish Restaurant
- Business Survivability in Green Lake, Seattle — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Admiral, Seattle — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Ballard, 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.
View technical data for Seattle
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.