Survivability Rankings for American Restaurant in Miami

2026 ranking of Miami neighborhoods to open an American Restaurant, at a good address, from Poinciana Park (84.0% survival) to Leslie Estates.

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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: Poinciana Park: 84.0% at a good address, 78.6% at a typical address for American Restaurant (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 28 of 92 ranked
  • Average across the 92 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.4% for American Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Leslie Estates: 52.5% at a good address, 49.7% 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

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Miami to open an American Restaurant is Poinciana Park, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 78.6% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 61.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Leslie Estates, at 52.5% at a good address and 49.7% at a typical address. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.


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

Poinciana Park ranks #1 of the 92 ranked neighborhoods in and around Miami for American 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
1Poinciana ParkMiami84.0%78.6%84.0%61.0%
2Flagler HeightsMiami84.0%77.4%84.0%58.4%
3Cloverleaf EstatesMiami84.0%72.3%84.0%50.2%
4Middle River TerraceMiami83.6%77.1%84.0%58.4%
5Progresso VillageMiami83.6%76.3%84.0%60.2%
6Coral Ridge IslesMiami83.6%75.4%83.6%53.8%
7Victoria ParkMiami83.6%75.3%84.0%57.4%
8Rock IslandMiami83.6%74.0%83.6%56.1%
9Golden GladesMiami83.6%71.2%84.0%54.3%
10RiverlandMiami83.6%71.0%83.6%54.3%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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 →

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 Miami Would an American Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where an American Restaurant would make the most money in or around Miami 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.

Poinciana Park is ranked #1 for American Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 78.6% at a typical address; Leslie Estates is ranked last of the 92, at 52.5% at a good address and 49.7% 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.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening an American Restaurant in Miami requires careful location choice. Across the 92 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new American Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.4% at a typical address. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.


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

When selecting a location for an American Restaurant in or around Miami, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The single most important number in a location decision is the Revenue Capture Score, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific 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. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. 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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


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

StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are Poinciana Park, Flagler Heights, and Cloverleaf Estates, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Leslie Estates, Santa Barbara Shores, and Venetian Gardens. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Miami to Open an American Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an American Restaurant in Miami is Poinciana Park, at 84.0% at a good address and 78.6% at a typical address (3 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Flagler Heights and Cloverleaf Estates. 28 of the 92 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 an American Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Miami?

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. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are American Restaurant Rankings in Miami 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 Miami.


Is an American Restaurant a Good Tenant for Miami Landlords?

In Poinciana Park, the projected chance that a new American Restaurant lasts two or more years is 78.6% 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 American Restaurant in Miami

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For American Restaurant tenants, Poinciana Park is ranked first (78.6% at a typical address). Flagler Heights and Cloverleaf Estates follow at 77.4% at a typical address and 72.3% at a typical address respectively. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

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


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

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


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

View technical data for Miami

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