What Google rating do restaurants in Birmingham need to stay competitive?
By Max Zhou · Last updated
Restaurants in Birmingham average 4.7 stars across 1126 Google reviews (median, based on analysis of 19 businesses, 4/23/2026). 94.7% of businesses score above 4.5 stars — those businesses see measurably higher inquiry rates.
- •Businesses analyzed: 19
- •Average Google rating: 4.68★
- •Median review count: 1126
- •Share above 4.5★: 94.7%
- •Share below 4.0★: 0%
- •Top performer: Blacklock Birmingham (5★, 11 reviews)
| Metric | Restaurant in Birmingham | Top performer |
|---|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.68★ | 5.0★ |
| Review count | 1126 (median) | 11 |
| Reply rate | Est. <20% | ~95% |
| Share 5-star | 94.7% | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Google reviews does a restaurant in Birmingham need?
- Median in Birmingham is 1126 reviews. To rank in the top 25% of businesses in your category, aim for at least twice that — around 2252 reviews.
- How do I get from 4.0 to 4.6 stars on Google?
- Two levers: systematically request reviews from happy customers (QR code at the point of service works best) and intercept unhappy feedback privately before it becomes a public 1-star review. Our pilot customer Sakura Hagen went from 4.0 to 4.6 in 6 weeks this way.
- Is AI auto-reply to Google reviews GDPR-compliant?
- Yes — provided data is processed in the EU and no customer PII beyond what Google already displays publicly is used. Starise meets both standards.
- How much does review management cost?
- Starise Standard is $59/month per location including unlimited AI replies, QR code, and dashboard. 7-day free trial, no credit card.
- How fast will my Google rating improve?
- Typically 4-8 weeks. Speed depends on your customer volume and starting rating. Lower starting scores improve fastest.
The 19 restaurants in Birmingham ranked by Google rating and review depth. Use this list as a benchmark for your own business or when choosing where to book.
Top 10 Restaurant in Birmingham
- 1.Blacklock Birmingham5.0★11 reviews
- 2.Turtle Bay Birmingham4.8★18293 reviews
- 3.Banana Tree Birmingham Bullring4.8★2834 reviews
- 4.Pasture Birmingham4.8★1126 reviews
- 5.The Circle Lounge at Birmingham Hippodrome4.8★176 reviews
- 6.Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food4.8★135 reviews
- 7.Asha's Indian Street Food- Society Birmingham4.8★5 reviews
- 8.Fat Hippo Birmingham4.7★4130 reviews
- 9.Tokyo izakaya Birmingham4.7★780 reviews
- 10.Birmingham Blue Nile Restaurant4.7★721 reviews
Run a restaurant in Birmingham?
Your competitors average 4.7★. With Starise you can reach 4.5+ in six weeks. See the Sakura Hagen case study.