Survivability Rankings for American Restaurant in Tampa Bay

2026 ranking of Tampa Bay neighborhoods to open an American Restaurant, at a good address, from Tampa Heights (84.0% survival) to Bayshore Beautiful.

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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: Tampa Heights: 84.0% at a good address, 78.3% at a typical address for American Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 8 of 13 ranked
  • Average across the 13 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.7% for American Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Bayshore Beautiful: 77.7% at a good address, 64.0% 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

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Tampa Bay, Tampa Heights ranks #1 for opening an American Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 78.3% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 55.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Bayshore Beautiful, at 77.7% at a good address and 64.0% 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.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Tampa Bay to Open an American Restaurant?

Tampa Heights ranks #1 of the 13 ranked neighborhoods in and around Tampa Bay for American 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
1Tampa HeightsTampa Bay84.0%78.3%84.0%55.6%
2Plaza TerraceTampa Bay84.0%78.1%84.0%64.6%
3South Seminole HeightsTampa Bay83.6%75.3%83.6%58.4%
4Fair Oaks-Manhattan ManorTampa Bay83.4%66.5%83.6%50.2%
5North Hyde ParkTampa Bay83.1%78.8%84.0%69.6%
6Old Seminole HeightsTampa Bay81.8%71.3%83.6%51.6%
7Seminole HeightsTampa Bay80.7%70.7%82.6%51.2%
8Bayside WestTampa Bay80.7%61.5%83.6%49.4%
9RiverbendTampa Bay80.6%75.8%83.1%64.6%
10North TampaTampa Bay80.4%68.8%80.8%53.0%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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 Tampa Bay Would an American Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where an American Restaurant would make the most money in or around Tampa Bay 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.

Tampa Heights is ranked #1 for American Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 78.3% at a typical address; Bayshore Beautiful is ranked last of the 13, at 77.7% at a good address and 64.0% 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.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening an American Restaurant in Tampa Bay requires careful location choice. Across the 13 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new American Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.7% at a typical address. The same location can be excellent for one business type and poor for another.


What Should I Consider When Opening an American Restaurant in or Around Tampa Bay?

When selecting a location for an American Restaurant in or around Tampa Bay, 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. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. Our forecasting system combines proprietary data with machine learning models unavailable anywhere else. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.


Where in or Around Tampa Bay Should I Start an American Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Tampa Heights, Plaza Terrace, and South Seminole Heights, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Bayshore Beautiful, Terrace Park, and Oakford Park. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Tampa Bay to Open an American Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an American Restaurant in Tampa Bay is Tampa Heights, at 84.0% at a good address and 78.3% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Plaza Terrace and South Seminole Heights. 8 of the 13 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 an American Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Tampa Bay?

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 American Restaurant Rankings in Tampa Bay 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 Tampa Bay.


Is an American Restaurant a Good Tenant for Tampa Bay Landlords?

In Tampa Heights, the projected chance that a new American Restaurant lasts two or more years is 78.3% 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 American Restaurant in Tampa Bay

From a risk-assessment perspective, an American Restaurant tenant in Tampa Heights, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 78.3% at a typical address. Plaza Terrace is at 78.1% at a typical address, and South Seminole Heights at 75.3% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

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 Tampa Bay for My Business Overall?

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


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

View technical data for Tampa Bay

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