What Google rating do restaurants in Philadelphia need to stay competitive?
By Max Zhou · Last updated
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 4.6 stars across 1120 Google reviews (median, based on analysis of 20 businesses, 4/23/2026). 90% of businesses score above 4.5 stars — those businesses see measurably higher inquiry rates.
- •Businesses analyzed: 20
- •Average Google rating: 4.61★
- •Median review count: 1120
- •Share above 4.5★: 90%
- •Share below 4.0★: 0%
- •Top performer: Talula's Garden (4.8★, 2922 reviews)
| Metric | Restaurant in Philadelphia | Top performer |
|---|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.61★ | 4.8★ |
| Review count | 1120 (median) | 2922 |
| Reply rate | Est. <20% | ~95% |
| Share 5-star | 90% | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Google reviews does a restaurant in Philadelphia need?
- Median in Philadelphia is 1120 reviews. To rank in the top 25% of businesses in your category, aim for at least twice that — around 2240 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.
A data-driven analysis of 20 restaurants in Philadelphia. We aggregated public Google review data to show where the median sits, who the top performers are, and what underrated businesses can do to close the gap.
Top 10 Restaurant in Philadelphia
- 1.Talula's Garden4.8★2922 reviews
- 2.Emilia4.8★66 reviews
- 3.Grandma's Philly4.7★3174 reviews
- 4.Vernick Food & Drink4.7★1080 reviews
- 5.Friday Saturday Sunday4.7★862 reviews
- 6.Mari Mari4.7★657 reviews
- 7.Her Place Supper Club4.7★232 reviews
- 8.Provenance4.7★143 reviews
- 9.The Dandelion4.6★5390 reviews
- 10.Gran Caffe L'Aquila4.6★3345 reviews
Run a restaurant in Philadelphia?
Your competitors average 4.6★. With Starise you can reach 4.5+ in six weeks. See the Sakura Hagen case study.