Survivability Rankings for Greek Restaurant in Houston

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Greek Restaurant, at a good address, from Midtown (84.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.

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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: Midtown: 84.0% at a good address, 80.9% at a typical address for Greek Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 38 of 57 ranked
  • Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.8% for Greek Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 75.4% at a good address, 64.1% 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

Opening a Greek Restaurant in Houston? Our 2026 analysis identifies Midtown as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 60.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 75.4% at a good address and 64.1% 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 Houston to Open a Greek Restaurant?

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Greek Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1MidtownHouston84.0%80.9%84.0%60.2%
2Neartown/MontroseHouston84.0%78.9%84.0%59.7%
3Gulfgate Riverview/Pine ValleyHouston83.6%77.9%84.0%56.1%
4SharpstownHouston83.6%77.3%84.0%55.6%
5Greater HeightsHouston83.6%76.6%84.0%48.4%
6GulftonHouston83.6%76.4%84.0%54.8%
7Greater EastwoodHouston83.6%73.8%84.0%49.8%
8Spring Branch WestHouston83.4%75.5%84.0%56.6%
9Greater UptownHouston83.4%72.3%84.0%48.0%
10Fourth WardHouston83.2%77.8%84.0%67.4%

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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 Houston Would a Greek Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Greek Restaurant would make the most money in or around Houston 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.

Midtown is ranked #1 for Greek Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 75.4% at a good address and 64.1% 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.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Greek Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Greek Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.8% at a typical address. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Greek Restaurant in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Greek Restaurant in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We apply advanced machine learning to massive commercial real estate datasets to build accurate models. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. Our prediction system is built from scratch using proprietary data pipelines and validated against actual business lifecycles. 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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.


Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Greek Restaurant?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Inwood, and Greater Fondren Southwest. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Greek Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Greek Restaurant in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Neartown/Montrose and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley. 38 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.


Can a Greek Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?

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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Greek Restaurant Rankings in Houston 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 Houston.


Is a Greek Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Greek Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.9% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Greek Restaurant in Houston

The data tells a clear story for Greek Restaurant tenants across Houston's top neighborhoods. Midtown leads at 80.9% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 84.0%. Neartown/Montrose is at 78.9% at a typical address, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley at 77.9% at a typical address. 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.

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


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

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


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

View technical data for Houston

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