Survivability Rankings for Hawaiian Restaurant in Tampa Bay

2026 ranking of Tampa Bay neighborhoods to open a Hawaiian Restaurant, at a good address, from Plaza Terrace (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: Plaza Terrace: 84.0% at a good address, 78.7% at a typical address for Hawaiian Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 9 of 13 ranked
  • Average across the 13 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.8% for Hawaiian Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Bayshore Beautiful: 78.6% at a good address, 63.8% 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, Plaza Terrace ranks #1 for opening a Hawaiian Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 78.7% 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 66.9%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Bayshore Beautiful, at 78.6% at a good address and 63.8% 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 Tampa Bay to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Plaza Terrace ranks #1 of the 13 ranked neighborhoods in and around Tampa Bay for Hawaiian 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
1Plaza TerraceTampa Bay84.0%78.7%84.0%66.9%
2Tampa HeightsTampa Bay84.0%78.2%84.0%56.1%
3South Seminole HeightsTampa Bay83.6%75.5%84.0%58.4%
4Fair Oaks-Manhattan ManorTampa Bay83.1%66.0%84.0%50.2%
5North Hyde ParkTampa Bay82.8%78.8%84.0%69.6%
6Old Seminole HeightsTampa Bay81.8%71.6%83.6%51.6%
7RiverbendTampa Bay80.8%76.0%82.2%64.2%
8North TampaTampa Bay80.8%68.8%81.3%53.0%
9Seminole HeightsTampa Bay80.5%70.9%83.1%51.6%
10Oakford ParkTampa Bay80.4%74.4%82.6%65.1%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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 a Hawaiian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Hawaiian 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.

Plaza Terrace is ranked #1 for Hawaiian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 78.7% at a typical address; Bayshore Beautiful is ranked last of the 13, at 78.6% at a good address and 63.8% 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 Hawaiian Restaurant in Tampa Bay requires careful location choice. Across the 13 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Hawaiian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.8% at a typical address. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Hawaiian Restaurant in or Around Tampa Bay?

When selecting a location for a Hawaiian Restaurant in or around Tampa Bay, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. 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

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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.


Where in or Around Tampa Bay Should I Start a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Plaza Terrace, Tampa Heights, and South Seminole Heights, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Bayshore Beautiful, Terrace Park, and Bayside West. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Tampa Bay to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hawaiian Restaurant in Tampa Bay is Plaza Terrace, at 84.0% at a good address and 78.7% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Tampa Heights and South Seminole Heights. 9 of the 13 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.


Can a Hawaiian 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. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Hawaiian 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 a Hawaiian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Tampa Bay Landlords?

In Plaza Terrace, the projected chance that a new Hawaiian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 78.7% 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 Hawaiian Restaurant in Tampa Bay

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Plaza Terrace, a Hawaiian Restaurant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 78.7% at a typical address. In Tampa Heights, it is 78.2% at a typical address, and in South Seminole Heights, 75.5% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

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.