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    31 cities analyzed

    Best Cities to Start a
    Seafood restaurant Business

    Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.

    1

    Baton Rouge, LA

    49 Seafood restaurant businesses

    27
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    43%
    No Website
    12,102
    Reviews
    2

    Louisville, KY

    26 Seafood restaurant businesses

    26
    Score
    3.9
    Avg Rating
    12%
    No Website
    8,273
    Reviews
    3

    Los Angeles, CA

    57 Seafood restaurant businesses

    25
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    35%
    No Website
    13,553
    Reviews
    4

    Shreveport, LA

    27 Seafood restaurant businesses

    23
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    37%
    No Website
    5,551
    Reviews
    5

    Phoenix, AZ

    41 Seafood restaurant businesses

    22
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    29%
    No Website
    9,064
    Reviews
    6

    Chicago, IL

    60 Seafood restaurant businesses

    21
    Score
    4.1
    Avg Rating
    20%
    No Website
    19,981
    Reviews
    7

    Mobile, AL

    21 Seafood restaurant businesses

    19
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    24%
    No Website
    5,199
    Reviews
    8

    New Orleans, LA

    23 Seafood restaurant businesses

    18
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    22%
    No Website
    2,949
    Reviews
    9

    Long Beach, CA

    25 Seafood restaurant businesses

    18
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    20%
    No Website
    3,657
    Reviews
    10

    Orlando, FL

    45 Seafood restaurant businesses

    18
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    13%
    No Website
    6,742
    Reviews
    11

    Jacksonville, FL

    27 Seafood restaurant businesses

    16
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    11%
    No Website
    4,152
    Reviews
    12

    Honolulu, HI

    31 Seafood restaurant businesses

    15
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    10%
    No Website
    4,408
    Reviews
    13

    San Diego, CA

    37 Seafood restaurant businesses

    15
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    5%
    No Website
    9,654
    Reviews
    14

    Houston, TX

    37 Seafood restaurant businesses

    15
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    5%
    No Website
    7,440
    Reviews
    15

    Oklahoma City, OK

    21 Seafood restaurant businesses

    15
    Score
    4.3
    Avg Rating
    10%
    No Website
    4,729
    Reviews
    16

    Boston, MA

    30 Seafood restaurant businesses

    14
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    7%
    No Website
    5,717
    Reviews
    17

    Brooklyn, NY

    29 Seafood restaurant businesses

    14
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    7%
    No Website
    5,426
    Reviews
    18

    Washington, DC

    30 Seafood restaurant businesses

    13
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    3%
    No Website
    6,219
    Reviews
    19

    Miami, FL

    29 Seafood restaurant businesses

    13
    Score
    4.4
    Avg Rating
    3%
    No Website
    4,472
    Reviews
    20

    Naples, FL

    28 Seafood restaurant businesses

    13
    Score
    4.5
    Avg Rating
    4%
    No Website
    6,333
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 31 US cities with at least 20 Seafood restaurant businesses to determine the best locations for entrepreneurs. Each city was scored on three key factors:

    40% Weight

    Market Demand

    Total number of existing businesses - higher counts indicate proven demand.

    30% Weight

    Competition Quality

    Average business rating - lower ratings suggest room for better operators.

    30% Weight

    Digital Gap

    Percentage without websites - higher percentages signal untapped opportunity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you rank the best cities for Seafood restaurant businesses?

    We use a weighted opportunity score based on market demand, local competition quality, and the share of businesses lacking a website.

    Why does percentage without website matter?

    A high percentage of businesses without websites often indicates a weaker digital market, which can be an opportunity for a better-run operator.

    How often is this data updated?

    The underlying data is refreshed regularly, and this page revalidates daily.