Survivability Rankings for Greek Restaurant in Washington DC

2026 ranking of Washington DC neighborhoods to open a Greek Restaurant, at a good address, from U Street Corridor (84.0% survival) to Tara-Leeway Heights.

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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: U Street Corridor: 84.0% at a good address, 83.2% at a typical address for Greek Restaurant (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 58 of 129 ranked
  • Average across the 129 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 69.2% for Greek Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Tara-Leeway Heights: 57.7% at a good address, 52.5% 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 Greek Restaurant in Washington DC? Our 2026 analysis identifies U Street Corridor as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 83.2% at a typical address (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 79.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Tara-Leeway Heights, at 57.7% at a good address and 52.5% 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 Washington DC to Open a Greek Restaurant?

U Street Corridor ranks #1 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods in and around Washington DC for Greek 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
1U Street CorridorWashington DC84.0%83.2%84.0%79.0%
2ShawWashington DC84.0%82.5%84.0%75.0%
3Truxton CircleWashington DC84.0%82.4%84.0%73.2%
4Pleasant PlainsWashington DC84.0%82.1%84.0%72.8%
5EckingtonWashington DC84.0%81.7%84.0%67.8%
6BloomingdaleWashington DC84.0%81.5%84.0%69.6%
7Eisenhower EastWashington DC84.0%80.3%84.0%63.3%
8Landmark/Van DornWashington DC84.0%79.6%84.0%51.6%
9LeDroit ParkWashington DC83.8%83.2%84.0%80.8%
10NoMaWashington DC83.8%80.4%84.0%70.0%

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.

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 Washington DC Would a Greek Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Greek Restaurant would make the most money in or around Washington DC 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.

U Street Corridor is ranked #1 for Greek Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.2% at a typical address; Tara-Leeway Heights is ranked last of the 129, at 57.7% at a good address and 52.5% 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 Greek Restaurant in Washington DC requires careful location choice. Across the 129 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Greek Restaurant lasts two or more years is 69.2% 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 Greek Restaurant in or Around Washington DC?

When selecting a location for a Greek Restaurant in or around Washington DC, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. 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. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.


Where in or Around Washington DC Should I Start a Greek Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as U Street Corridor, Shaw, and Truxton Circle, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Tara-Leeway Heights, Arlington Forest, and Barry Farm. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Washington DC to Open a Greek Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Greek Restaurant in Washington DC is U Street Corridor, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.2% at a typical address (8 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Shaw and Truxton Circle. 58 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.


Can a Greek Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Washington DC?

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. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Greek Restaurant Rankings in Washington DC 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 Washington DC.


Is a Greek Restaurant a Good Tenant for Washington DC Landlords?

In U Street Corridor, the projected chance that a new Greek Restaurant lasts two or more years is 83.2% 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 Greek Restaurant in Washington DC

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

  1. U Street Corridor: 83.2%
  2. Shaw: 82.5%
  3. Truxton Circle: 82.4%

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.

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


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

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


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

View technical data for Washington DC

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