Yelp
Read reviews. Find restaurants.
What Yelp does
- Free app + website.
- Reviews of restaurants, services, businesses.
- Photos by patrons.
- Hours, phone, address.
- Filter by rating, distance, price.
- Most comprehensive review site.
Filter for seniors
- Search "senior friendly" in reviews.
- Filter by 4+ stars.
- Check noise level reviews.
- Read about parking + accessibility.
- Browse photos before committing.
- Hours include holidays.
Write reviews
- Tap restaurant — Write Review.
- Honest experience helps others.
- Note senior-friendly aspects.
- Include accessibility details.
- Photos of food + space.
- 5-star scale.
Beyond restaurants
- Plumbers, electricians, contractors.
- Doctors + dentists.
- Auto repair shops.
- Hair salons + spa.
- All reviewed.
- Great for finding senior-friendly providers.
Tips for seniors
- Read multiple reviews — extreme can mislead.
- Sort by "newest" — recent matters.
- 3-4 stars often most accurate.
- Photos tell more than words.
- Check responses from owners.
- Verify hours before going.
Yelp + Google Maps
- Compare across both for fuller picture.
- Google often has more reviews.
- Yelp has more photos.
- Different reviewer demographics.
- Together better than either alone.
- Both free.
Read 3-star reviews most
When researching, focus on 3-star reviews — they're often most balanced. 5-star reviews can be friends/family. 1-star reviews can be one bad day. 3-star reviews honestly describe pros + cons. Combine with photo browsing for accurate picture. Check hours just before going. Yelp transforms restaurant + service decisions.