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TX · Google vs Yelp divergence

Google loves them. Houston is less sure.

When a restaurant's Google rating significantly outpaces its Yelp rating, the gap is signal. Google captures first impressions, tourists, and the hospitality of novelty. Yelp captures repeat visitors, locals, and the truth.

The divergence list · Houston

The 10 widest gaps, largest first. Minimum 100 Google and 20 Yelp reviews.
PlaceGoogleYelpΔ
01Dave's Hot Chicken

Houston, TX 77006 · chicken / halal

925240
02Lost & Found

Houston, TX 77019 · bar-and-grill / bar

925636
03Main Bird

Houston, TX 77006 · chicken / meal-takeaway

895633
04Tiger Den Ramen

Houston, TX 77036 · ramen / bar-and-grill

815229
05Little Pappasito's Cantina

Houston, TX 77098 · mexican

815625
06Mastro's Steakhouse

Houston, TX 77027 · fine-dining / steak-house

815625
07Brenner's on the Bayou

Houston, TX 77007 · lounge-bar / seafood

775621
08Ramen Tatsu-ya

Houston, TX 77006 · ramen / asian

775621
09Taste Kitchen + Bar

Houston, TX 77002 · brunch / chicken

775621
10Juliet

Houston, TX 77057 · steak-house / seafood

745618

Google and Yelp ratings converted to the 0–100 scale. Δ is Google minus Yelp — the higher the number, the wider the gap between public enthusiasm and local assessment. One entry per name, so a chain's branches don't crowd the list.

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