What is the best neighborhood in Washington DC to open a Hawaiian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Washington DC to open a Hawaiian Restaurant is U Street Corridor, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 83.0% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 57 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Hawaiian Restaurant across Washington DC's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 129 ranked neighborhoods in Washington DC, the average projected chance that a Hawaiian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 68.9% at a typical address. U Street Corridor, ranked #1, is at 83.0% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Hawaiian Restaurant in Washington DC?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Washington DC for Hawaiian Restaurant include Tara-Leeway Heights (ranked last, at 57.4% at a good address and 52.4% at a typical address), Barry Farm, and Arlington Forest. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations.

Survivability Rankings for Hawaiian Restaurant in Washington DC

Q: Where in Washington DC would a Hawaiian 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 Washington DC address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Hawaiian Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Washington DC?

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 refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Washington DC neighborhoods to open a Hawaiian Restaurant, at a good address, from U Street Corridor (84.0% survival).

September 22, 2026•14 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: U Street Corridor: 84.0% at a good address, 83.0% at a typical address for Hawaiian Restaurant (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 57 of 129 ranked

Average across the 129 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 68.9% for Hawaiian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Tara-Leeway Heights: 57.4% at a good address, 52.4% 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 Hawaiian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Hawaiian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Hawaiian Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Washington DC, U Street Corridor 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 83.0% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 78.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Tara-Leeway Heights, at 57.4% at a good address and 52.4% at a typical address. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Washington DC to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant?

U Street Corridor ranks #1 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods in and around Washington DC 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:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	84.0%	83.0%	84.0%	78.6%
2	Shaw	Washington DC	84.0%	82.3%	84.0%	74.1%
3	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	84.0%	82.2%	84.0%	72.8%
4	Eckington	Washington DC	84.0%	81.4%	84.0%	66.9%
5	Bloomingdale	Washington DC	84.0%	81.3%	84.0%	67.8%
6	Eisenhower East	Washington DC	84.0%	80.2%	84.0%	63.8%
7	Landmark/Van Dorn	Washington DC	84.0%	79.7%	84.0%	51.6%
8	Pleasant Plains	Washington DC	83.8%	81.9%	84.0%	73.2%
9	Sixteenth Street Heights	Washington DC	83.7%	74.6%	84.0%	49.8%
10	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	83.6%	83.1%	84.0%	80.4%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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 Hawaiian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.0% at a typical address; Tara-Leeway Heights is ranked last of the 129, at 57.4% at a good address and 52.4% 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 Hawaiian Restaurant in Washington DC requires careful location choice. Across the 129 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Hawaiian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 68.9% 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 Hawaiian Restaurant in or Around Washington DC?

When selecting a location for a Hawaiian Restaurant in or around Washington DC, 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 has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major US metros. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. 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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as U Street Corridor, Shaw, and Truxton Circle, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Tara-Leeway Heights, Barry Farm, and Arlington Forest. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Hawaiian Restaurant in Washington DC is U Street Corridor, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.0% at a typical address (7 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Shaw and Truxton Circle. 57 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 Hawaiian 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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Washington DC Landlords?

In U Street Corridor, the projected chance that a new Hawaiian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 83.0% 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 Washington DC

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In U Street Corridor, a Hawaiian Restaurant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.0% at a typical address. In Shaw, it is 82.3% at a typical address, and in Truxton Circle, 82.2% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

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.

Business Survivability Rankings: Washington DC: See how Hawaiian Restaurant compares to all other business types in Washington DC
Best Cities to Open a Hawaiian Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Hawaiian Restaurant
Business Survivability in U Street Corridor, Washington DC: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Shaw, Washington DC: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Truxton Circle, Washington DC: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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.

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