National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Portuguese Restaurant

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Portuguese Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

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Our 2026 analysis of ranked neighborhoods across major US metros shows Platt Park in Denver as the top location to open a Portuguese Restaurant, with 83.6% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Portuguese Restaurants exist across diverse markets. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the survivability score for a specific address.

To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Platt Park, Denver: 83.6% survivability at a typical address for Portuguese Restaurant
  • What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it
  • Ranked neighborhoods: 1,907 across 22 major US cities
  • Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 67.7% at a typical address for Portuguese Restaurants
  • Top-25 average: 82.2% at a typical address, 14.5 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
  • Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

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How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Portuguese Restaurants?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Portuguese Restaurants averaging 82.2% survivability at a typical address, against 67.7% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 14.5-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.

For a Portuguese Restaurant, the top-ranked neighborhoods average 82.2% at a typical address, against 67.7% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods. Read that projection alongside the Revenue Capture Score, the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring's model counts the direct and indirect competitors for Portuguese Restaurants in each distance band around the specific address.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Portuguese Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

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What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Portuguese Restaurant?

Portuguese Restaurants: first, middle and last neighborhood in the table Box = lowest to highest address in the file · White line = typical address 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% Survivability Score (%) Highest: 84.0% Typical: 83.6% Lowest: 79.0% Platt Park Denver Rank #1 in the table Highest: 84.0% Typical: 82.1% Lowest: 75.0% Jefferson Park Denver Tied #13 in the table Highest: 83.6% Typical: 81.2% Lowest: 77.2% Adonea Denver Tied #24 in the table

The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Platt Park, Denver leads at 83.6% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Portuguese Restaurants are:

Scores for Portuguese Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 446 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.

Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.

#NeighborhoodCityAvg Survival (Typical Address)TierBest LocationsChallenging Locations
1Platt ParkDenver83.6%Great84.0%79.0%
2Colonial Town CenterOrlando83.1%Great84.0%78.6%
2U Street CorridorWashington DC83.1%Great84.0%78.6%
2BlandtownAtlanta83.1%Great84.0%76.8%
2LeDroit ParkWashington DC83.1%Great84.0%80.4%
6Heritage Eagle BendDenver82.9%Great84.0%77.7%
7City Park WestDenver82.8%Great84.0%80.8%
7South OrangeOrlando82.8%Good84.0%79.5%
9Palmer SquareChicago82.7%Great84.0%76.8%
10LacyLos Angeles82.6%Great84.0%78.6%
11ShawWashington DC82.5%Great84.0%74.1%
12Truxton CircleWashington DC82.3%Great84.0%72.3%
13Jefferson ParkDenver82.1%Great84.0%75.0%
13Pleasant PlainsWashington DC82.1%Great84.0%72.8%
15EdgewoodWashington DC81.9%Great84.0%73.6%
16WhiteoakCharlotte81.8%Great84.0%75.9%
17EckingtonWashington DC81.6%Great84.0%66.9%
18HighlandDenver81.5%Great84.0%70.5%
18Kirkman SouthOrlando81.5%Good83.6%77.7%
20BloomingdaleWashington DC81.4%Great84.0%68.7%
21FairfaxLos Angeles81.3%Great84.0%69.2%
21FitzsimonsDenver81.3%Great84.0%71.0%
21Northwest EverettSeattle81.3%Great84.0%71.4%
24WoodlandSeattle81.2%Great84.0%72.8%
24AdoneaDenver81.2%Great83.6%77.2%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data to make sure that there have not been major changes.

For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.


What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?

City Concentration

The top 25 neighborhoods span 8 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

This distribution has practical implications for Portuguese Restaurants operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection: the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.

The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 8 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Portuguese Restaurants operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Portuguese Restaurant?

While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's AI models project the survivability of businesses across the ranked neighborhoods of major U.S. metros, so agents and entrepreneurs can check an address before opening day. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, the lowest and highest address can sit several points apart, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.

For the most accurate assessment:

  • Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
  • Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
  • Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
  • Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics

Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Portuguese Restaurants.

See also: Best Cities for Portuguese Restaurant: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Portuguese Restaurants.


Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Portuguese Restaurants

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the best neighborhoods for Portuguese Restaurants in large cities or smaller markets?

The top neighborhoods for Portuguese Restaurants in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are concentrated in 8 cities in the current dataset. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.


How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Portuguese Restaurants?

Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Portuguese Restaurants, and by extension, how likely a Portuguese Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Portuguese Restaurants represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.


Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Portuguese Restaurants. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages: specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.


How do I interpret a survivability score?

A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.


What makes Platt Park in Denver the best neighborhood for Portuguese Restaurants?

Platt Park in Denver ranks #1 for Portuguese Restaurants with 83.6% survivability at a typical address (the average in each metro file, which is what this ranking orders on). StreetSpring's model weighs competitive dynamics (direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), demographic alignment with Portuguese Restaurant customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.


How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for Portuguese Restaurants specifically?

StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for Portuguese Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing Portuguese Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on Portuguese Restaurants in that location, the housing vacancy rate and business mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new Portuguese Restaurant surviving two or more years at that specific address.


How can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?

StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for Portuguese Restaurants. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block: address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.


How does the national ranking for Portuguese Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Portuguese Restaurants identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 22 metros in this ranking. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.


Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View national technical data

The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Orlando, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Seattle.

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

Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for Portuguese Restaurants across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1907 neighborhoods across 22 major US cities. 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.