Restaurant review snapshot in California, United States
See the review patterns that stand out, compare the platforms, and open the source reports behind the numbers.
Wait Time is the most common complaint theme, with a 6.6% average share of analyzed reviews across sources with a positive complaint share.
- Published reviews
- 218,404
- Listing records
- 352
- Platforms
- 2
- Updated
- October 29, 2026
How the review sources compare
Ratings and review volume are shown side by side so differences are easy to spot. The combined row sums listing records across sources. The same business may appear on more than one platform.
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| Source | Average rating | Listing records | Published reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | 4.43 / 5 | 138 | 88,734 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.32 / 5 | 214 | 129,670 |
| Total | 4.36 / 5 | 352 | 218,404 |
What guests mention when something goes wrong
These percentages summarize distinct analyzed reviews with complaint mentions. Open the source counts to see the provider shares behind each market signal.
Each provider share is complaint reviews divided by analyzed reviews. Provider shares are rounded to two decimal places before averaging. The market signal gives equal weight to positive provider shares and excludes zero shares.
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Wait Time
Analysis of wait time and delays.
Complaint signal
6.6%
Wait Time source counts
- Google Maps
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310 complaint reviews out of 7,777 analyzed reviews · 3.99%
Review period January 01, 2019 to July 31, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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1,594 complaint reviews out of 17,262 analyzed reviews · 9.23%
Review period December 30, 2015 to July 29, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
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Service
Analysis of service mentions.
Complaint signal
5.6%
Service source counts
- Google Maps
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314 complaint reviews out of 7,777 analyzed reviews · 4.04%
Review period September 03, 2016 to July 31, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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1,227 complaint reviews out of 17,262 analyzed reviews · 7.11%
Review period December 19, 2015 to July 29, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
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Value
Analysis of value mentions.
Complaint signal
4.5%
Value source counts
- Google Maps
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200 complaint reviews out of 7,777 analyzed reviews · 2.57%
Review period October 25, 2017 to July 31, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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1,102 complaint reviews out of 17,262 analyzed reviews · 6.38%
Review period December 19, 2015 to July 29, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
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04
Noise
Analysis of noise and volume mentions.
Complaint signal
2.5%
Noise source counts
- Google Maps
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82 complaint reviews out of 7,777 analyzed reviews · 1.05%
Review period October 25, 2017 to July 22, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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680 complaint reviews out of 17,262 analyzed reviews · 3.94%
Review period December 30, 2015 to July 26, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
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05
Location
Analysis of location mentions.
Complaint signal
1.1%
Location source counts
- Google Maps
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55 complaint reviews out of 7,777 analyzed reviews · 0.71%
Review period December 18, 2015 to July 31, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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256 complaint reviews out of 17,262 analyzed reviews · 1.48%
Review period December 20, 2015 to July 28, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
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Atmosphere
Analysis of ambiance and setting mentions.
Complaint signal
0.3%
Atmosphere source counts
- Google Maps
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17 complaint reviews out of 7,777 analyzed reviews · 0.22%
Review period May 25, 2018 to July 30, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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80 complaint reviews out of 17,262 analyzed reviews · 0.46%
Review period December 19, 2015 to July 28, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
What this market includes
The current California, United States analysis covers 2 localities. Open a city only when you need its local source reports.
Source reports
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Wait time is the top complaint in 11,652 San Francisco restaurant reviews (10%), ahead of food and service. Reviews span 2006–2026.
Wait time is the top complaint in 10,337 Los Angeles restaurant reviews (10%), ahead of food and service. Reviews span 2005–2026.
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