Wait time is the top complaint in 12,963 Seattle restaurant reviews (9%), ahead of food and service. Reviews span 2005–2026.
Seattle ·
Restaurant review snapshot in Washington, United States
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Wait Time is the most common complaint theme, with a 7.5% average share of analyzed reviews across sources with a positive complaint share.
- Published reviews
- 94,913
- Listing records
- 152
- 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 | 4.35 / 5 | 43 | 36,768 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.32 / 5 | 109 | 58,145 |
| Total | 4.33 / 5 | 152 | 94,913 |
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
7.5%
Wait Time source counts
- Google Maps
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153 complaint reviews out of 2,520 analyzed reviews · 6.07%
Review period October 20, 2019 to August 03, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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675 complaint reviews out of 7,654 analyzed reviews · 8.82%
Review period November 24, 2017 to July 10, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
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Service
Analysis of service mentions.
Complaint signal
6.3%
Service source counts
- Google Maps
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146 complaint reviews out of 2,520 analyzed reviews · 5.79%
Review period July 24, 2019 to August 03, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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521 complaint reviews out of 7,654 analyzed reviews · 6.81%
Review period November 18, 2017 to August 04, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
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03
Value
Analysis of value mentions.
Complaint signal
5.2%
Value source counts
- Google Maps
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106 complaint reviews out of 2,520 analyzed reviews · 4.21%
Review period January 10, 2018 to August 03, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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478 complaint reviews out of 7,654 analyzed reviews · 6.25%
Review period November 19, 2017 to July 24, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
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04
Noise
Analysis of noise and volume mentions.
Complaint signal
1.8%
Noise source counts
- Google Maps
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16 complaint reviews out of 2,520 analyzed reviews · 0.63%
Review period May 20, 2021 to August 03, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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223 complaint reviews out of 7,654 analyzed reviews · 2.91%
Review period November 19, 2017 to July 24, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
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05
Location
Analysis of location mentions.
Complaint signal
0.9%
Location source counts
- Google Maps
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18 complaint reviews out of 2,520 analyzed reviews · 0.71%
Review period January 10, 2018 to August 02, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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89 complaint reviews out of 7,654 analyzed reviews · 1.16%
Review period November 18, 2017 to August 04, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
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06
Atmosphere
Analysis of ambiance and setting mentions.
Complaint signal
0.3%
Atmosphere source counts
- Google Maps
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6 complaint reviews out of 2,520 analyzed reviews · 0.24%
Review period May 20, 2021 to August 02, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
- Tripadvisor
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24 complaint reviews out of 7,654 analyzed reviews · 0.31%
Review period November 18, 2017 to August 03, 2026
Data updated October 24, 2026
What this market includes
The current Washington, United States analysis covers one locality. City and regional views are combined here because they would otherwise repeat the same evidence.
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