google says 5 stars. the reviews say otherwise.

We read the reviews, run the stats, and tell you whether the rating is earned, with the evidence to back it up.

We don't scrape Google. Your AI agent already has a browser; we have the scoring. It collects a listing's reviews, we grade them, and the place appears here for everyone.

check a place with your ai agent

1.
Connect the legitreviews MCP. In Claude Code:
```
claude mcp add --transport http legitreviews https://legitreviews.ai/mcp
```
In claude.ai: Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector → https://legitreviews.ai/mcp. Any other MCP client (Muse, Cursor, your own agent) takes the same URL, Streamable HTTP, no key needed to try it.
2.

Ask it about a place:

“Are the Google reviews for the Blue Lantern Cafe on Main Street legit?”

inflated rating · 4.85★ claimed → 4.52★ adjusted

4.85★ claimed → 4.52★ adjusted B

we're not sure · 4.97★

Salon Saigon - Taqueria y Cantina

manipulation detected · 4.85★ claimed → 4.41★ adjusted

4.85★ claimed → 4.41★ adjusted B

Lycia Boutique Hotel

inflated rating · 4.74★ claimed → 4.54★ adjusted

4.74★ claimed → 4.54★ adjusted A+

Awesome Coffee Roasters

looks legit · 4.21★ claimed → 4.37★ adjusted

4.21★ claimed → 4.37★ adjusted C

Palace Hotel Vung Tau

possible manipulation · 4.18★

Chi Cao Vegetarian Restaurant

manipulation detected · 4.52★ claimed → 4.07★ adjusted

4.52★ claimed → 4.07★ adjusted A

El Gaucho Xuân Thuỷ

looks legit · 4.52★, holds up

4.52★, holds up A

Dalyan Live Hotel

looks legit · 4.73★, holds up

4.73★, holds up A+

The Pier Dalyan

looks legit · 4.32★, holds up

4.32★, holds up A

looks legit · 4.59★, holds up

4.59★, holds up A

Caria Restaurant Dalyan

looks legit · 4.76★, holds up

4.76★, holds up A+

Caretta Caretta Restaurant

looks legit · 4.70★, holds up

4.70★, holds up A

looks legit · 4.90★, holds up

4.90★, holds up A+

looks legit · 4.46★ claimed → 4.61★ adjusted

4.46★ claimed → 4.61★ adjusted B

DORİS GARDEN RESTAURANT STEAK AND KEBAB HOUSE

inflated rating · 4.60★ claimed → 4.27★ adjusted

4.60★ claimed → 4.27★ adjusted A

Goodness is Good Dalyan

looks legit · 4.85★ claimed → 4.74★ adjusted

4.85★ claimed → 4.74★ adjusted A

looks legit · 4.58★ claimed → 4.47★ adjusted

4.58★ claimed → 4.47★ adjusted A

The Limon Tree Garden Restaurant

looks legit · 4.63★ claimed → 4.50★ adjusted

4.63★ claimed → 4.50★ adjusted A

Temsi Restaurant

looks legit · 4.59★ claimed → 4.42★ adjusted

4.59★ claimed → 4.42★ adjusted A

Ayaz Restaurant

looks legit · 4.90★ claimed → 4.78★ adjusted

4.90★ claimed → 4.78★ adjusted A

Lime Restaurant

looks legit · 4.68★ claimed → 4.56★ adjusted

4.68★ claimed → 4.56★ adjusted A

looks legit · 4.61★ claimed → 4.49★ adjusted

4.61★ claimed → 4.49★ adjusted A

Mavi Yasemin Dalyan

looks legit · 4.84★, holds up

4.84★, holds up A+

Cadde Balık Ekmek / Fish & Chips

looks legit · 4.76★, holds up

4.76★, holds up A

DALYAN DUBLE MEZE EVI

looks legit · 4.69★ claimed → 4.56★ adjusted

4.69★ claimed → 4.56★ adjusted A

Ceyhan Restaurant Dalyan

looks legit · 4.00★ claimed → 3.83★ adjusted

4.00★ claimed → 3.83★ adjusted A

Dalko Balık (Fish) Restaurant

looks legit · 4.11★, holds up

4.11★, holds up A

Mavi Yengeç Restoran - Blue Crab Restaurant

looks legit · 4.17★ claimed → 4.04★ adjusted

4.17★ claimed → 4.04★ adjusted A

looks legit · 4.49★ claimed → 4.33★ adjusted

4.49★ claimed → 4.33★ adjusted B

Balikcim The Fisherman

we're not sure · 4.46★ claimed → 4.27★ adjusted

4.46★ claimed → 4.27★ adjusted A+

Çiçek Restaurant

looks legit · 4.61★, holds up

4.61★, holds up A+

Yalıçapkını Restorant

looks legit · 4.54★, holds up

4.54★, holds up A+

AKDENIZ restorant

looks legit · 4.71★, holds up

4.71★, holds up A+

looks legit · 4.77★ claimed → 5.00★ adjusted

4.77★ claimed → 5.00★ adjusted B

inflated rating · 4.49★ claimed → 4.25★ adjusted

4.49★ claimed → 4.25★ adjusted A+

ARA RESTAURANT KALKAN

looks legit · 4.78★, holds up

4.78★, holds up A

Zeynep's Kitchen Mantı

looks legit · 4.81★ claimed → 4.67★ adjusted

4.81★ claimed → 4.67★ adjusted A

Pasha Burgers & Fries

looks legit · 4.91★, holds up

4.91★, holds up A

Derya’s Kitchen

looks legit · 4.77★ claimed → 4.64★ adjusted

4.77★ claimed → 4.64★ adjusted B

inflated rating · 4.87★ claimed → 4.64★ adjusted

4.87★ claimed → 4.64★ adjusted A+

looks legit · 4.78★, holds up

4.78★, holds up C

Panorama Restaurant

possible manipulation · 4.79★ claimed → 4.61★ adjusted

4.79★ claimed → 4.61★ adjusted A

Sea & Blue Terrace Restaurant

looks legit · 4.62★ claimed → 4.50★ adjusted

4.62★ claimed → 4.50★ adjusted A

THE VIEW TERRACE RESTAURANT

looks legit · 4.86★, holds up

4.86★, holds up A

looks legit · 4.77★ claimed → 4.62★ adjusted

4.77★ claimed → 4.62★ adjusted A

House Kitchen and Bar

looks legit · 4.81★, holds up

4.81★, holds up A

The Olive Garden , Kalkan ( Zeytinlik)

looks legit · 4.72★ claimed → 4.61★ adjusted

4.72★ claimed → 4.61★ adjusted A+

Sade Terrace Restaurant

looks legit · 4.77★, holds up

4.77★, holds up A

Antioch Restaurant & Lounge

looks legit · 4.84★ claimed → 4.72★ adjusted

4.84★ claimed → 4.72★ adjusted A

The DoyDoy Kebap House

looks legit · 4.78★, holds up

4.78★, holds up A

Ala Restaurant Kalkan

looks legit · 4.67★, holds up

4.67★, holds up A

Nova restaurant kalkan

looks legit · 4.75★, holds up

4.75★, holds up A

Eski Ev Terrace Restaurant

looks legit · 4.77★, holds up

4.77★, holds up A+

Sunset restaurant kalkan

looks legit · 4.32★, holds up

4.32★, holds up A

Rose Restaurant

looks legit · 4.67★, holds up

4.67★, holds up A

Luna Restaurant & Bar

looks legit · 4.74★ claimed → 4.59★ adjusted

4.74★ claimed → 4.59★ adjusted A

Sini cafe & restaurant

looks legit · 4.78★, holds up

4.78★, holds up A

Zeugma Restorant

looks legit · 4.66★, holds up

4.66★, holds up B

BLUE TERRACE RESTAURANT COCTAIL CAFE BAR & LOUNGE.

we're not sure · 4.77★

Cratus Premium Restaurant & Lounge

looks legit · 4.81★, holds up

4.81★, holds up F

Burger & Coffee House

manipulation detected · 4.88★ claimed → 4.67★ adjusted

4.88★ claimed → 4.67★ adjusted A+

Ferize Local Restaurant

looks legit · 4.69★ claimed → 4.87★ adjusted

4.69★ claimed → 4.87★ adjusted A

SERİN CAFE RESTAURANT & Göreme kahvaltı(breakfest) salonu Desti kebabı GÖZLEME Kapadokya yöresel yemekleri

looks legit · 4.87★ claimed → 4.75★ adjusted

4.87★ claimed → 4.75★ adjusted F

Cappadocia Balloon Cafe

manipulation detected · 4.71★ claimed → 4.15★ adjusted

4.71★ claimed → 4.15★ adjusted D

OLD CAPPADOCIA CAFE

manipulation detected · 4.71★ claimed → 4.38★ adjusted

4.71★ claimed → 4.38★ adjusted B

Ankara Sofrası Göreme

inflated rating · 4.57★ claimed → 4.36★ adjusted

4.57★ claimed → 4.36★ adjusted B

NANA CAPPADOCIA - Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

we're not sure · 4.86★ claimed → 4.67★ adjusted

4.86★ claimed → 4.67★ adjusted A

Cava Restaurant

looks legit · 4.91★, holds up

4.91★, holds up C

Sky Cappadocia Rooftop & Restaurant

possible manipulation · 4.73★ claimed → 4.49★ adjusted

4.73★ claimed → 4.49★ adjusted B

Mommy's Kitchen Teras

inflated rating · 4.84★ claimed → 4.56★ adjusted

4.84★ claimed → 4.56★ adjusted B

Kebab World Cappadocia

inflated rating · 4.79★ claimed → 4.54★ adjusted

4.79★ claimed → 4.54★ adjusted D

Lilith Restaurant

manipulation detected · 4.82★ claimed → 4.72★ adjusted

4.82★ claimed → 4.72★ adjusted A

Termessos Terrace Cafe

looks legit · 4.88★ claimed → 4.73★ adjusted

4.88★ claimed → 4.73★ adjusted A

looks legit · 4.85★, holds up

4.85★, holds up A

Uzundere Kapadokya Mutfağı --Uzundere Cappadocia Cuisine--

looks legit · 4.78★, holds up

4.78★, holds up A

Badem Restaurant

looks legit · 4.95★, holds up

4.95★, holds up C

SOVİ CAPPADOCİA

possible manipulation · 4.85★

Seki Restaurant & Lounge

looks legit · 4.44★, holds up

4.44★, holds up A

Nahita Cappadocia

looks legit · 4.59★, holds up

4.59★, holds up C

Millocal Restaurant Kapadokya

possible manipulation · 4.37★ claimed → 4.21★ adjusted

4.37★ claimed → 4.21★ adjusted A

House Of Memories - Bayramın yeri

looks legit · 4.75★, holds up

4.75★, holds up A

Montana Cafe & Restaurant

looks legit · 4.41★ claimed → 4.29★ adjusted

4.41★ claimed → 4.29★ adjusted A

Dream Spot Cappadocia Restaurant

looks legit · 4.57★, holds up

4.57★, holds up F

Fırın Express Uçhisar

manipulation detected · 4.71★ claimed → 4.33★ adjusted

4.71★ claimed → 4.33★ adjusted A

looks legit · 4.83★, holds up

4.83★, holds up C

Bbq House Restaurant

possible manipulation · 4.85★ claimed → 4.72★ adjusted

4.85★ claimed → 4.72★ adjusted B

Behç-Et Cappadocia Taş Kavurma & Meze

we're not sure · 4.90★ claimed → 4.72★ adjusted

4.90★ claimed → 4.72★ adjusted A

Wood Mood Cappadocia Restaurant & Bistro

looks legit · 4.83★ claimed → 4.71★ adjusted

4.83★ claimed → 4.71★ adjusted D

Seyr-i Sefa Cappadocia

manipulation detected · 4.91★ claimed → 4.78★ adjusted

4.91★ claimed → 4.78★ adjusted A+

Le Mouton Rouge

looks legit · 4.53★, holds up

4.53★, holds up A

looks legit · 4.77★, holds up

4.77★, holds up B

inflated rating · 4.68★ claimed → 4.35★ adjusted

4.68★ claimed → 4.35★ adjusted A

Sunset Wine Garden Uçhisar

looks legit · 4.77★ claimed → 4.64★ adjusted

4.77★ claimed → 4.64★ adjusted D

manipulation detected · 4.39★ claimed → 4.11★ adjusted

4.39★ claimed → 4.11★ adjusted B

Mill Italy Restaurant

inflated rating · 4.85★ claimed → 4.61★ adjusted

4.85★ claimed → 4.61★ adjusted C

Karlık Teras cafe

inflated rating · 4.66★ claimed → 4.30★ adjusted

4.66★ claimed → 4.30★ adjusted A

Zaru Asian Food

looks legit · 4.93★, holds up

4.93★, holds up A

Cappadocia Senza Restaurant

looks legit · 4.61★, holds up

4.61★, holds up A

Moniq Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

looks legit · 4.63★ claimed → 4.46★ adjusted

4.63★ claimed → 4.46★ adjusted

how it works

1. your agent collects the reviews

It opens the listing in its own browser, sorts by newest and collects them: all of them, or the 500 most recent at a big listing. We don't scrape Google.

2. we run the stats

Burst days, throwaway accounts, cross-posted text, solicited reviews, rating drift. Statistics, not vibes.

3. you get a grade

A to F, plus the rating credible reviewers actually give, with the evidence one click away. The place then appears here for everyone.

Google usually asks the browser to be signed in before it will sort or load more reviews. The agent reads Maps through your signed-in browser, much like scrolling the listing yourself. Heavy use could trip Google's rate limits; if you plan to check many places, a secondary Google account is a sensible choice.

No agent? Scripts can POST the same review JSON to /api/submissions; the format is at /api/sources/google-maps. Everything required is visible on the review card; review ids and exact timestamps are optional. Results from a single unconfirmed submitter are labeled as such until a second source agrees.

methodology

what signals do we look for?

We read a place's full review history and weigh the signals that are costly for a review farm to fake:

Burst campaigns: clusters of 5 star reviews dumped on a single day by low-history accounts. A genuine surge keeps a place's normal share of Local Guides, so it isn't counted against it.
Drip-feed farms: reviews arriving nearly every day at a pace no organic business sustains, a paid stream spread thin to dodge obvious spikes.
Cross-posted text: the same review copied word-for-word onto other businesses, a farm seeding a whole chain.
Throwaway accounts: single-review profiles padding the average up.
Review solicitation: reviewers themselves reporting that the business rewards, pressures, or steers reviews (“free dessert if you leave 5 stars”). An LLM reads every such mention; only firsthand reports of policy-violating practices count, and the penalty deepens with each independent witness. Politely asking for a review is allowed by Google and never counted.
Too-perfect records: a spotless, unanimous 5 star history often signals curated or incentivized reviews, so it can't earn a top grade, even when we can't prove fraud.

what's the “adjusted rating”?

What hard-to-fake reviewers actually give, vs the headline number. A gap means the rating is inflated. Two groups qualify:

Credible reviewers are Local Guides who also wrote a substantive review. The badge alone is gameable (farms run Local Guide accounts that drop bare 5 star ratings), so we only count ones that put real words behind the stars.
Established accounts have 30+ lifetime reviews, regardless of badge or text. Farms pad accounts with a handful of reviews to look plausible, but aging thousands of accounts past 30 is the expensive part.

Each place is anchored to whichever group gives the more conservative rating. When a place corrects the headline number, the “per credible reviewers” / “per established accounts” label tells you which.

where does the review data come from?

From the agents and scripts that submit it. Every submission is checked for structure and consistency (Google's own review and profile ids, timestamps against displayed dates, the rating average against the displayed rating, the count against the listed count, overlap with what we already hold), and a place submitted by one unconfirmed source carries an unverified source note until a second, independent submission agrees. Places we pulled ourselves before October 2026 need no such note.

what does a high score mean?

It means we found no evidence the business is manipulating or inflating its own reviews. It does not promise the rating is accurate: a clean place can still be mis-rated by too few reviews, reviewers who self-select, or honest reviews that just don't match your experience. We measure whether the number looks gamed, not whether it's right.