Survivability Rankings for Eastern European Restaurant in Portland

2026 ranking of Portland neighborhoods to open an Eastern European Restaurant, at a good address, from Central Beaverton (84.0% survival) to Roseway.

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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: Central Beaverton: 84.0% at a good address, 75.8% at a typical address for Eastern European Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 4 of 47 ranked
  • Average across the 47 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 63.7% for Eastern European Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Roseway: 62.8% at a good address, 54.1% 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 an Eastern European Restaurant in Portland? Our 2026 analysis identifies Central Beaverton as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 75.8% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 49.4%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Roseway, at 62.8% at a good address and 54.1% 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 Portland to Open an Eastern European Restaurant?

Central Beaverton ranks #1 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods in and around Portland for Eastern European 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
1Central BeavertonPortland84.0%75.8%84.0%49.4%
2Parkrose HeightsPortland83.6%65.6%84.0%49.8%
3BuckmanPortland83.1%75.8%83.6%56.6%
4SunnysidePortland83.1%73.9%83.6%57.0%
5Mill ParkPortland82.7%67.6%83.6%49.8%
6GreenwayPortland82.6%69.6%84.0%50.7%
7DowntownPortland82.6%66.2%84.0%48.0%
8VosePortland81.9%68.8%84.0%48.9%
9LaurelhurstPortland81.9%66.7%82.6%48.0%
10ParkrosePortland81.3%66.0%83.6%48.4%

A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact 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 Portland Would an Eastern European Restaurant Make the Most Money?

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

Central Beaverton is ranked #1 for Eastern European Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 75.8% at a typical address; Roseway is ranked last of the 47, at 62.8% at a good address and 54.1% 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.

Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening an Eastern European Restaurant in Portland requires careful location choice. Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Eastern European Restaurant lasts two or more years is 63.7% at a typical address. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.


What Should I Consider When Opening an Eastern European Restaurant in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for an Eastern European Restaurant in or around Portland, 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. Our analysis covers businesses in 24 major U.S. metros. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power these predictions. 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 Portland Should I Start an Eastern European Restaurant?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Central Beaverton, Parkrose Heights, and Buckman, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Roseway, Eastmoreland, and Russell. 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.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Portland to Open an Eastern European Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Eastern European Restaurant in Portland is Central Beaverton, at 84.0% at a good address and 75.8% at a typical address, followed by Parkrose Heights and Buckman. 4 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


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

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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Eastern European Restaurant Rankings in Portland 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 Portland.


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

In Central Beaverton, the projected chance that a new Eastern European Restaurant lasts two or more years is 75.8% 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 Eastern European Restaurant in Portland

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Eastern European Restaurant tenants, Central Beaverton is ranked first (75.8% at a typical address). Parkrose Heights and Buckman follow at 65.6% at a typical address and 75.8% at a typical address respectively. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.

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


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

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


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Portland 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.