Researchers and watchdog groups say the emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce detailed and novel online reviews has put merchants, service providers and consumers in uncharted territory.

Houston is known for being one of the top cities to dine and Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Restaurants list of 2024 helps solidify that.

Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Houston using data from Yelp

There's been a sharp increase in the number of hate-filled business reviews spotted by Yelp's content moderators.

It all comes at you so quickly: One minute, you’re making grocery lists and setting the menu for Thanksgiving, and then, in the blink of an eye, the holiday has arrived, only to be followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday -- and then your tree goes up and Christmas morning is here.

With the fall season in full swing and the scariest night of the year quickly approaching, those in search of a good haunt are not limited to haunted houses, ghost tours and family friendly seasonal festivities.

The online reviews site Yelp said Tuesday it is rolling out a new feature to protect users seeking abortions from being misled about anti-abortion pregnancy centers listed on its platform.

There are many fine bookshops scattered throughout Texas and several are in the Houston area.

Multiple Houston-area ice cream shops were ranked among the best in Texas. This information comes courtesy of Yelp, the crowd-sourced review website we’ve all turned to for recommendations at one point or another.

Yelp will cover the travel expenses of employees who must travel out of state for abortions, joining the ranks of major employers trying to help workers affected by restrictions in Texas and other states.

Yelp will cover the travel expenses of employees who must travel out of state for abortions, joining the ranks of major employers trying to help workers affected by restrictions in Texas and other states.

Whether you subscribe to the supernatural, or you merely enjoy a spooky story, you don’t have to try too hard to find either in Texas. Several of the states most popular hotels and restaurants purportedly play host to the unknown. This information comes courtesy of Yelp, the crowd-sourced review website we’ve all turned to for recommendations of some sort at one point or another (Though we admit, we were intrigued to learn ghost-plagued places were among the things Yelp ranked.)

If you live in Texas and are thinking about giving your home some TLC, you are going to want to keep reading.

Multiple Houston-area hotels were ranked among the best places to stay in Texas. This information comes courtesy of Yelp, the crowd-sourced review website we’ve all turned to for recommendations at one point or another.

HOUSTON – Pasadena is one of America’s most affordable suburbs with a city feel, according to a report on the “Cityness Index” created by Zillow and Yelp Inc.Pasadena offers an affordability edge over Houston. The typical home value in Pasadena is $168,080, which is about 14% lower than in Houston, according to the report. Located about 15 miles southeast of downtown Houston, Pasadena is ranked No. 5 on the list of affordable suburbs. The flexibility to work from home occasionally amid the pandemic is driving more people to consider moving, per the report.

HOUSTON – Yelp announced that it will now alert consumers of businesses that are accused of racist behavior in efforts to fight against racism and ensure the safety of its community following the rise in the Black Lives Matter movement, according to the company. - Yelp says it will only escalate to a Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert when there’s resounding evidence of egregious, racist actions from a business owner or employee, such as using overtly racist slurs or symbols. We know these values are important to our users and now more than ever, consumers are increasingly conscious of the types of businesses they patronize and support. In fact, we’ve seen that reviews mentioning Black-owned businesses were up more than 617% this summer compared to last summer. While searches for Black-owned businesses surged on Yelp, the company said so did the volume of reviews “warning users of racist behavior at businesses.”In response to the increased complaints, Yelp introduced the now place Consumer Alert on business pages to caution people about businesses that may be associated with overtly racist actions.

Hokkaido Japanese RestaurantPhoto: nhat h./YelpTopping the list is Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant. Located at 9108 Bellaire Blvd., Suite B, in Sharpstown, the sushi bar and Japanese spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly sushi spot in Houston, boasting four stars out of 806 reviews on Yelp. Yelper Tom K., who reviewed Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant on June 15, wrote, "I was on the hunt for affordable yet good sushi when I came across Hokkaido. Papa YuPhoto: papa yu/YelpNext up is Spring Branch West's Papa Yu, situated at 1037 Blalock Road. It is safe to say this is the best and most authentic Japanese restaurant in the Houston area."

B&B Butchers & RestaurantPhoto: victoria m./YelpTopping the list is B&B Butchers & Restaurant. We turned there to learn more about B&B Butchers & Restaurant. Peli PeliPhoto: peli peli/YelpNext up is Greater Uptown's Peli Peli, situated at 5085 Westheimer Road, Suite B2515. If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Peli Peli. We turned there for an overview of Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse.

Looking for a yummy Asian fusion meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Asian fusion spots around Houston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs. Mala Sichuan BistroPhoto: Mala Sichuan Bistro/YelpFirst on the list is Mala Sichuan Bistro. Located at 1201 Westheimer Road, Suite B, in Montrose, the Sichuan and Asian fusion spot is the highest-rated Asian fusion restaurant in Houston, boasting four stars out of 478 reviews on Yelp. With four stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot has proved to be a local favorite.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Korean spots around Houston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings. Kot Dae Ji - Flower Piggy Korean BBQPhoto: khoi t./YelpFirst on the list is Kot Dae Ji - Flower Piggy Korean BBQ. Located at 1411 Gessner Road, Suite A, in Spring Branch West, the Korean spot, which offers barbecue and more, is the highest-rated Korean restaurant in Houston, boasting four stars out of 275 reviews on Yelp. H MartPhoto: Hmart/YelpNext up is Spring Branch Central's H Mart, a location of the chain, situated at 1302 Blalock Road. Teriyaki KitchenPhoto: Kevin m./YelpTeriyaki Kitchen, a Japanese, Korean and Asian fusion spot in Spring Branch North, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 168 Yelp reviews.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Japanese barbecue restaurant to a churro spot. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Willowbrook, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Gyu-kaku Japanese BBQPhoto: mary w./YelpTopping the list is Japanese and Asian fusion spot Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, which offers barbecue and more. Located at 7748 Cypress Creek Parkway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp. Look for the churro sundae, which has a layer of churro pieces topped with ice cream, whipped cream, caramel and chocolate drizzle.

A new Chinese and halal spot, offering bubble tea and more, has debuted in the neighborhood. Located at 11805 Westheimer Road, Suite 340, in Westchase, the new addition is called Caobao Hot Steamy Buns. According to the business's Yelp page, Caobao Hot Steamy Buns serves up "bao or baozi — soft, steamed buns stuffed with savory or sweet fillings." With a five-star rating out of seven reviews on Yelp so far, Caobao Hot Steamy Buns is on its way to developing a local fan base. Caobao Hot Steamy Buns is open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Tuesday-Sunday.

HOUSTON – Yelp has teamed up with GoFundMe to create a donation button to make it easier for people to support to a local business they love. Yelp and GoFunMe wanted to make it easier for loyal customers to help relieve small businesses of their financial burdens during the pandemic. The partnership follows Yelp’s announcement of a $25 million in relief for local businesses, which will primarily focus on supporting independent local restaurant and nightlife businesses, in the form of waived advertising fees, and free advertising, products and services, during the outbreak. The GoFundMe fundraisers will appear on Yelp pages for restaurants, nightlife, beauty and fitness and active life businesses. For more information on the partnership with GoFundMe and eligibility for participation, click here.

Daily spending at Houston-area food and beverage shops last year rose by 16% in March over the month before. Located at 2343 University Blvd., Suite B in University Place, the bakery, which offers desserts, cupcakes and more, is the highest-rated dessert spot in Houston, boasting four stars out of 242 reviews on Yelp. Crumbvillephoto: cake s./yelpLast but not least, there's Crumbville, a Greater Third Ward favorite with five stars out of 149 reviews. Stop by 2316 Elgin St. to hit up the bakery and vegan spot, which offers cupcakes and more, next time the urge strikes. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Southern vegan spot to a bakery. Crumbvillephoto: cake s./yelpTopping the list is bakery and vegan spot Crumbville, which offers cupcakes and more. Located at 2316 Elgin St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 149 reviews on Yelp. Lindiana's Southern Vegan Kitchenphoto: willie g./yelpVegan, Southern and breakfast and brunch spot Lindiana's Southern Vegan Kitchen is another top choice. Not Jus' Donuts Bakery Cakes & MorePhoto: Not Jus’ Donuts Bakery Cakes & More/YelpNot Jus' Donuts Bakery Cakes & More, a bakery that offers desserts and cupcakes, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 95 Yelp reviews.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a French bakery to an Indian pizzeria. Located at 2704 Polk St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 531 reviews on Yelp. Yelpers give the business, located at 1725 Main St., Suite 1, five stars out of 92 reviews. Head over to 2118 Lamar St., Suite 101. to see for yourself. You can find the Indian spot at 914 Main St., Suite 105.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a meat shop to a Mexican restaurant. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Denver Harbor, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Burt's Meat Market & Cajun FoodsPHOTO: ly n./YELPTopping the list is meat shop Burt's Meat Market & Cajun Foods. Located at 5910 Lyons Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp. Stop by 6800 Lyons Ave. to hit up the fast food spot next time you're in the neighborhood.

Yelp just released a list of the top 100 places to eat in Texas. If you're looking to travel in through Texas on a good old fashioned road trip anytime soon, here is the full list:1. Tommy Tamale Market & Cafe – Grapevine5. Nelson's BBQ – San Antonio16. Leon Valley Cafe – San Antonio35.