# Google Reviews: Restaurant in Boston

**Restaurants in Boston average 4.57★ across 841 Google reviews** (median, based on analysis of 19 businesses, 4/16/2026). 68.4% score above 4.5 stars; 0% below 4.0.

## Boston benchmarks

- Businesses analyzed: 19
- Average rating: 4.57★
- Median review count: 841
- Share above 4.5★: 68.4%
- Share below 4.0★: 0%
- Top performer: Bab Al-Yemen Boston مطعم باب اليمن بوسطن (4.8★, 4836 reviews)

## Top 10 Restaurant in Boston

1. Bab Al-Yemen Boston مطعم باب اليمن بوسطن — 4.8★ · 4836 reviews
2. Cactus Club Cafe — 4.8★ · 1295 reviews
3. Cafe Polonia — 4.8★ · 1170 reviews
4. Red's Best Fish Market — 4.8★ · 841 reviews
5. Playa Bowls — 4.8★ · 621 reviews
6. Delux Cafe — 4.7★ · 748 reviews
7. Joe's 320 Cafe — 4.7★ · 484 reviews
8. Los Alebrijes Mexican Restaurant — 4.7★ · 224 reviews
9. The Q — 4.6★ · 3412 reviews
10. El Jefe's Taqueria - Boston Common — 4.6★ · 1855 reviews

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How many Google reviews does a restaurant in Boston need?**
Median in Boston is 841 reviews. To rank in the top quartile, aim for ~1682.

**How do I get from 4.0 to 4.6 stars?**
Two levers: systematic review collection (QR code at the point of service) + intercept unhappy customers privately before they post. Pilot customer Sakura Hagen: 4.0 → 4.6 in six weeks.

**Is AI review response GDPR-compliant?**
Yes, if data is processed in the EU and only public Google data is used. Starise meets both.

**How much does review management cost?**
Starise Standard: $59/month per location, 7-day free trial, no credit card.

## Data source

Source: public Google review data, aggregated by Starise. Last updated: 4/16/2026.

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