What is the best neighborhood in Portland to open a German Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Portland to open a German Restaurant is Central Beaverton, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 75.9% at a typical address. 4 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for German Restaurant across Portland's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods in Portland, the average projected chance that a German Restaurant lasts two or more years is 63.8% at a typical address. Central Beaverton, ranked #1, is at 75.9% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for German Restaurant in Portland?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Portland for German Restaurant include Roseway (ranked last, at 62.7% at a good address and 54.1% at a typical address), Eastmoreland, and Russell. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

Survivability Rankings for German Restaurant in Portland

Q: Where in Portland would a German 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 Portland address you are weighing.

Q: Can a German Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Portland?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Portland neighborhoods to open a German Restaurant, at a good address, from Central Beaverton (84.0% survival) to Roseway.

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: Central Beaverton: 84.0% at a good address, 75.9% at a typical address for German Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 4 of 47 ranked

Average across the 47 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 63.8% for German Restaurants

Most challenging area: Roseway: 62.7% 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 →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Portland, Central Beaverton ranks #1 for opening a German Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 75.9% 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 62.7% at a good address and 54.1% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Portland to Open a German Restaurant?

Central Beaverton ranks #1 of the 47 ranked neighborhoods in and around Portland for German 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:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Central Beaverton	Portland	84.0%	75.9%	84.0%	49.4%
2	Parkrose Heights	Portland	83.6%	65.8%	84.0%	49.4%
3	Buckman	Portland	83.2%	75.9%	83.6%	56.1%
4	Sunnyside	Portland	83.1%	74.0%	83.6%	57.0%
5	Mill Park	Portland	82.8%	67.5%	83.6%	49.8%
6	Greenway	Portland	82.6%	69.6%	84.0%	50.7%
7	Downtown	Portland	82.6%	66.4%	84.0%	48.0%
8	Vose	Portland	82.0%	68.8%	84.0%	48.9%
9	Laurelhurst	Portland	82.0%	66.8%	82.6%	48.0%
10	Goose Hollow	Portland	81.4%	69.7%	82.2%	48.9%

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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 Portland Would a German Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a German 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 German Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 75.9% at a typical address; Roseway is ranked last of the 47, at 62.7% 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.

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 German Restaurant in Portland requires careful location choice. Across the 47 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new German Restaurant lasts two or more years is 63.8% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.

What Should I Consider When Opening a German Restaurant in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for a German Restaurant in or around Portland, 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. Our models draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to make 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Where in or Around Portland Should I Start a German Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Central Beaverton, Parkrose Heights, and Buckman, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Roseway, Eastmoreland, and Russell. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Portland to Open a German Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a German Restaurant in Portland is Central Beaverton, at 84.0% at a good address and 75.9% 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.

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

Can a German 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. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are German 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 a German Restaurant a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Central Beaverton, the projected chance that a new German Restaurant lasts two or more years is 75.9% 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 German Restaurant in Portland

For German Restaurant tenants in Portland's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

Central Beaverton: 75.9%
Parkrose Heights: 65.8%
Buckman: 75.9%

Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

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.

Business Survivability Rankings: Portland: See how German Restaurant compares to all other business types in Portland
Best Cities to Open a German Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for German Restaurant
Business Survivability in Central Beaverton, Portland: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Parkrose Heights, Portland: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Buckman, Portland: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Portland

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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