Yelp ratings, at least in the bay area, seem to follow this approximate scale, which is frequently insufficient information to base decisions on: * 5.0 stars:

Yelp ratings, at least in the bay area, seem to follow this approximate scale, which is frequently insufficient information to base decisions on: * 5.0 stars: This restaurant will murder everyone you love unless you leave a 5 star review. * 4.5 stars: The dining experience will probably give you an orgasm. * 4.0 stars: The food here is not only excellent, but reasonably priced and the waitstaff are hot. * 3.5 stars: The food is good, but either not quite good enough to justify the price and/or the waitstaff are ugly. * 3.0 stars: An average, unremarkable establishment. * 2.5 stars or below: Food frequently contains vermin and makes people sick.