Survivability Rankings for Eastern European Restaurant in Baltimore

2026 ranking of Baltimore neighborhoods to open an Eastern European Restaurant, at a good address, from Curtis Bay (83.3% survival) to Sandtown-Winchester.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Curtis Bay: 83.3% at a good address, 77.8% at a typical address for Eastern European Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 29 of 60 ranked
  • Average across the 60 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 68.2% for Eastern European Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Sandtown-Winchester: 55.6% at a good address, 51.5% at a typical address
  • 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 →

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Summary

Curtis Bay leads Baltimore's 2026 survivability rankings for Eastern European Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.3% at a good address and 77.8% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 83.6% and its lowest at 61.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Sandtown-Winchester, at 55.6% at a good address and 51.5% at a typical address. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Baltimore to Open an Eastern European Restaurant?

Curtis Bay ranks #1 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods in and around Baltimore for Eastern European Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.3% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Curtis BayBaltimore83.3%77.8%83.6%61.0%
2Howard ParkBaltimore83.2%74.0%83.6%58.4%
3BrooklynBaltimore83.1%78.7%84.0%62.4%
4Cherry HillBaltimore83.1%77.7%84.0%66.0%
5MontebelloBaltimore82.6%79.6%83.1%71.8%
6CantonBaltimore82.6%77.3%83.6%69.6%
7CedmontBaltimore82.2%72.9%83.1%59.2%
8Hamilton HillsBaltimore82.2%71.3%83.1%54.8%
9Morrell ParkBaltimore82.1%74.6%83.1%54.3%
10Cross CountryBaltimore81.8%73.7%82.6%58.8%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Baltimore Would an Eastern European Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where an Eastern European Restaurant would make the most money in or around Baltimore 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.

Curtis Bay is ranked #1 for Eastern European Restaurant survivability, at 83.3% at a good address and 77.8% at a typical address; Sandtown-Winchester is ranked last of the 60, at 55.6% at a good address and 51.5% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening an Eastern European Restaurant in Baltimore requires careful location choice. Across the 60 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Eastern European Restaurant lasts two or more years is 68.2% at a typical address. 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 an Eastern European Restaurant in or Around Baltimore?

When selecting a location for an Eastern European Restaurant in or around Baltimore, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can win. 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 has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major US metros. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.


Where in or Around Baltimore Should I Start an Eastern European Restaurant?

StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are Curtis Bay, Howard Park, and Brooklyn, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Sandtown-Winchester, Broadway East, and Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. 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 Baltimore to Open an Eastern European Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Eastern European Restaurant in Baltimore is Curtis Bay, at 83.3% at a good address and 77.8% at a typical address, followed by Howard Park and Brooklyn. 29 of the 60 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.


Can an Eastern European Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Baltimore?

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 Eastern European Restaurant Rankings in Baltimore 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 Baltimore.


Is an Eastern European Restaurant a Good Tenant for Baltimore Landlords?

In Curtis Bay, the projected chance that a new Eastern European Restaurant lasts two or more years is 77.8% at a typical address and 83.3% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Eastern European Restaurant in Baltimore

From a risk-assessment perspective, an Eastern European Restaurant tenant in Curtis Bay, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 77.8% at a typical address. Howard Park is at 74.0% at a typical address, and Brooklyn at 78.7% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


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

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


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

View technical data for Baltimore

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