# Google Reviews: Restaurant in Houston

**Restaurants in Houston average 4.58★ across 1742 Google reviews** (median, based on analysis of 20 businesses, 4/16/2026). 70% score above 4.5 stars; 0% below 4.0.

## Houston benchmarks

- Businesses analyzed: 20
- Average rating: 4.58★
- Median review count: 1742
- Share above 4.5★: 70%
- Share below 4.0★: 0%
- Top performer: Confessions (4.9★, 6143 reviews)

## Top 10 Restaurant in Houston

1. Confessions — 4.9★ · 6143 reviews
2. Taco Fuego — 4.9★ · 3445 reviews
3. ARTISTRY — 4.9★ · 125 reviews
4. La Fisheria — 4.8★ · 4680 reviews
5. Space City Birria — 4.8★ · 1523 reviews
6. Nancy's Hustle — 4.7★ · 2176 reviews
7. Foreign Grill — 4.7★ · 510 reviews
8. Xochi — 4.6★ · 4091 reviews
9. State of Grace — 4.6★ · 1961 reviews
10. Hull & Oak — 4.6★ · 1103 reviews

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How many Google reviews does a restaurant in Houston need?**
Median in Houston is 1742 reviews. To rank in the top quartile, aim for ~3484.

**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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