Survivability Rankings for Caribbean / Latin Restaurant in Seattle

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

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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: Woodland: 84.0% at a good address, 81.1% at a typical address for Caribbean / Latin 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): 70.8% for Caribbean / Latin Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Somerset: 65.8% at a good address, 56.7% 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 a Caribbean / Latin Restaurant in Seattle? Our 2026 analysis identifies Woodland as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 81.1% 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 65.8% at a good address and 56.7% 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 Caribbean / Latin Restaurant?

Woodland ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle for Caribbean / Latin 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
1WoodlandSeattle84.0%81.1%84.0%72.8%
2FremontSeattle84.0%80.1%84.0%57.4%
3North Queen AnneSeattle84.0%78.8%84.0%61.0%
4North College ParkSeattle84.0%77.7%84.0%49.8%
5West Queen AnneSeattle84.0%73.1%84.0%50.7%
6Silver LakeSeattle84.0%71.4%84.0%52.5%
7Northwest EverettSeattle83.6%81.2%84.0%71.0%
8BaysideSeattle83.6%79.4%84.0%69.2%
9RiversideSeattle83.6%79.1%84.0%67.8%
10Port GardnerSeattle83.6%78.3%84.0%53.8%

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 Caribbean / Latin Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Caribbean / Latin 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 Caribbean / Latin Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 81.1% at a typical address; Somerset is ranked last of the 94, at 65.8% at a good address and 56.7% 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.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Caribbean / Latin Restaurant in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Caribbean / Latin Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.8% at a typical address. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Caribbean / Latin Restaurant in or Around Seattle?

When selecting a location for a Caribbean / Latin Restaurant in or around Seattle, 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 forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. 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

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.


Where in or Around Seattle Should I Start a Caribbean / Latin Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Woodland, Fremont, and North Queen Anne, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Somerset, Olympic Manor, and West Lake Sammamish. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Seattle to Open a Caribbean / Latin Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Caribbean / Latin Restaurant in Seattle is Woodland, at 84.0% at a good address and 81.1% 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.

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 Caribbean / Latin 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. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Caribbean / Latin 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 Caribbean / Latin Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Woodland, the projected chance that a new Caribbean / Latin Restaurant lasts two or more years is 81.1% 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 Caribbean / Latin Restaurant in Seattle

The data tells a clear story for Caribbean / Latin Restaurant tenants across Seattle's top neighborhoods. Woodland leads at 81.1% at a typical address, with its best scored address at 84.0%. Fremont is at 80.1% at a typical address, and North Queen Anne at 78.8% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, housing vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

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


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.


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.