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DC · Google vs Yelp divergence

Google loves them. Washington 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 · Washington

The 10 widest gaps, largest first. Minimum 100 Google and 20 Yelp reviews.
PlaceGoogleYelpΔ
01Dolce Vita

Miami Beach, FL 33139 · italian / bar

962868
02Viet Kitchen - Asian Fusion Restaurant

Washington, DC 20009 · taiwanese / vietnamese

922864
03ChinaTown

Washington, DC 20010 · chinese / asian-fusion

741658
04Esquina Mexicana - Mexican restaurant in Miami Beach

Miami Beach, FL 33139 · mexican / taco

964254
05Americas Best Wingstop - U St NW

Washington, DC 20001 · chicken-wings

742549
06The Greenhouse

Washington, DC 20036 · fine-dining / brunch

813249
07THE GRILL

Washington, DC 20024 · american / steak-house

772849
08Young Chow Asian Fusion Sushi Bar

Washington, DC 20003 · asian / fusion

813249
09Chili Bistro

Washington, DC 20001 · asian-fusion / asian

894247
10Chloe

Washington, DC 20003 · Restaurant

853847

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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