What is the average survivability for Russian Restaurant across Minneapolis's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods in Minneapolis, the average projected chance that a Russian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 72.0% at a typical address. Whittier, ranked #1, is at 79.9% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Russian Restaurant in Minneapolis?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Minneapolis for Russian Restaurant include Ventura Village (ranked last, at 61.0% at a good address and 56.6% at a typical address), Elliot Park, and Summit Hill. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Russian 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. StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

Survivability Rankings for Russian Restaurant in Minneapolis

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Minneapolis to open a Russian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Minneapolis to open a Russian Restaurant is Whittier, ranked #1 at 83.6% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). 48 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Minneapolis would a Russian Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Minneapolis address you are weighing.

2026 ranking of Minneapolis neighborhoods to open a Russian Restaurant, at a good address, from Whittier (83.6% survival) to Ventura Village.

September 22, 2026•13 min read

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: Whittier: 83.6% at a good address, 79.9% at a typical address for Russian Restaurant (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 48 of 64 ranked

Average across the 64 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.0% for Russian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Ventura Village: 61.0% at a good address, 56.6% 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 →

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

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Minneapolis to open a Russian Restaurant is Whittier, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 68.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Ventura Village, at 61.0% at a good address and 56.6% 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 Minneapolis to Open a Russian Restaurant?

Whittier ranks #1 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis for Russian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Whittier	Minneapolis	83.6%	79.9%	84.0%	68.2%
2	Central	Minneapolis	83.6%	79.0%	83.6%	65.1%
3	Windom	Minneapolis	83.6%	76.7%	83.6%	58.8%
4	Downtown	Minneapolis	83.6%	74.8%	84.0%	53.8%
5	Dayton's Bluff	Minneapolis	83.5%	75.4%	84.0%	53.0%
6	Cooper	Minneapolis	83.1%	77.9%	83.1%	62.8%
7	Kingfield	Minneapolis	83.1%	77.6%	83.6%	60.2%
8	Lyndale	Minneapolis	83.1%	77.6%	83.6%	67.8%
9	Standish	Minneapolis	83.1%	75.6%	83.6%	65.6%
10	Audubon Park	Minneapolis	83.1%	74.7%	83.6%	48.9%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in 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 Minneapolis Would a Russian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Russian Restaurant would make the most money in or around Minneapolis 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.

Whittier is ranked #1 for Russian Restaurant survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address; Ventura Village is ranked last of the 64, at 61.0% at a good address and 56.6% 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.

The same business type carries a different projected chance in every ranked neighborhood of a city, so the address is worth testing before you sign. Opening a Russian Restaurant in Minneapolis requires careful location choice. Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Russian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 72.0% at a typical address. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Russian Restaurant in or Around Minneapolis?

When selecting a location for a Russian Restaurant in or around Minneapolis, 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. Our platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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. 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 Minneapolis Should I Start a Russian Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Whittier, Central, and Windom, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Ventura Village, Elliot Park, and Summit Hill. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Minneapolis to Open a Russian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Russian Restaurant in Minneapolis is Whittier, at 83.6% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure), followed by Central and Windom. 48 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

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

Can a Russian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Minneapolis?

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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Russian Restaurant Rankings in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis.

Is a Russian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Minneapolis Landlords?

In Whittier, the projected chance that a new Russian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 79.9% at a typical address and 83.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Russian Restaurant in Minneapolis

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Whittier, the top-ranked neighborhood in Minneapolis, a Russian Restaurant tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 79.9% at a typical address. Central follows at 79.0% at a typical address, while Windom shows 76.7% at a typical address. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Minneapolis: See how Russian Restaurant compares to all other business types in Minneapolis
Best Cities to Open a Russian Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Russian Restaurant
Business Survivability in Whittier, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Central, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Windom, Minneapolis: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Minneapolis 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 figures shown here.

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