How to Use Yelp to Find Restaurants

Read real diner reviews, see photos of the food, and make reservations at restaurants near you.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Download Yelp or open yelp.com
2.Search your area
3.Read the reviews
4.Check hours and menu
5.Make a reservation

Download Yelp or open yelp.com

~15s

Install the free Yelp app from your phone's app store, or go to yelp.com in a web browser. You can search without an account, but signing up lets you save favorites.

Search your area

~15s

Type what you want (like "pizza" or "breakfast") and let Yelp use your location, or type the neighborhood you want to search. Results are sorted by a mix of rating and distance.

Read the reviews

~15s

Tap any restaurant to see its star rating, price range ($ to $$), photos, and reviews. Skim both recent 5-star and recent 1-star reviews to get a balanced picture.

Check hours and menu

~15s

Scroll down on the restaurant page to see today's hours, the address with a map, and a link to the menu. Some places even show a wait time estimate during busy hours.

Make a reservation

~15s

Many restaurants offer reservations through Yelp. Tap "Find a Table," pick a time and party size, and confirm. You will get a text or email reminder before your meal.

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Yelp is a free app and website that helps you find restaurants, shops, and services nearby. Other customers post reviews, star ratings, and photos so you know what to expect before you go.

You can also use Yelp to make a reservation, check open hours, or see a menu without calling the restaurant.

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