What is the average survivability for Barbecue Restaurant across Seattle's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods in Seattle, the average projected chance that a Barbecue Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.9% at a typical address. Woodland, ranked #1, is at 81.2% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Barbecue Restaurant in Seattle?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Seattle for Barbecue Restaurant include Somerset (ranked last, at 65.6% at a good address and 56.6% at a typical address), Olympic Manor, and West Lake Sammamish. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

Survivability Rankings for Barbecue Restaurant in Seattle

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Barbecue Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Barbecue Restaurant is Woodland, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 53 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Seattle would a Barbecue 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 Seattle address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Barbecue Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Seattle?

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

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Seattle neighborhoods to open a Barbecue Restaurant, at a good address, from Woodland (84.0% survival) to Somerset (65.6%).

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: Woodland: 84.0% at a good address, 81.2% at a typical address for Barbecue Restaurant (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 53 of 94 ranked

Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 70.9% for Barbecue Restaurants

Most challenging area: Somerset: 65.6% 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 Barbecue Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Barbecue Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Barbecue Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Seattle to open a Barbecue Restaurant is Woodland, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 72.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Somerset, at 65.6% at a good address and 56.6% at a typical address. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Seattle to Open a Barbecue Restaurant?

Woodland ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle for Barbecue 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	Woodland	Seattle	84.0%	81.2%	84.0%	72.8%
2	Fremont	Seattle	84.0%	80.2%	84.0%	57.4%
3	North Queen Anne	Seattle	84.0%	78.8%	84.0%	61.0%
4	North College Park	Seattle	84.0%	77.7%	84.0%	49.8%
5	West Queen Anne	Seattle	84.0%	73.1%	84.0%	50.7%
6	Silver Lake	Seattle	84.0%	71.5%	84.0%	52.5%
7	Northwest Everett	Seattle	83.6%	81.2%	84.0%	71.0%
8	Bayside	Seattle	83.6%	79.3%	84.0%	68.7%
9	Riverside	Seattle	83.6%	79.1%	84.0%	67.8%
10	Port Gardner	Seattle	83.6%	78.3%	84.0%	53.4%

Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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 Seattle Would a Barbecue Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Barbecue Restaurant would make the most money in or around Seattle 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.

Woodland is ranked #1 for Barbecue Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address; Somerset is ranked last of the 94, at 65.6% 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 rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Barbecue Restaurant in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Barbecue Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.9% 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 Barbecue Restaurant in or Around Seattle?

When selecting a location for a Barbecue Restaurant in or around Seattle, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to 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. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. 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. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Where in or Around Seattle Should I Start a Barbecue Restaurant?

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Woodland, Fremont, and North Queen Anne, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Somerset, Olympic Manor, and West Lake Sammamish. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Seattle to Open a Barbecue Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Barbecue Restaurant in Seattle is Woodland, at 84.0% at a good address and 81.2% at a typical address (6 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Fremont and North Queen Anne. 53 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Can a Barbecue Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Seattle?

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. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Barbecue Restaurant Rankings in Seattle 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 Seattle.

Is a Barbecue Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Woodland, the projected chance that a new Barbecue Restaurant lasts two or more years is 81.2% 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 Barbecue Restaurant in Seattle

If you own commercial property in Seattle and are considering a Barbecue Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: Woodland is ranked first (81.2% at a typical address), Fremont second (80.2% at a typical address), and North Queen Anne third (78.8% at a typical address). Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring provides address-specific survivability predictions for 500+ business types.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle: See how Barbecue Restaurant compares to all other business types in Seattle
Best Cities to Open a Barbecue Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Barbecue Restaurant
Business Survivability in Woodland, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Fremont, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in North Queen Anne, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Seattle

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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