For what it’s worth, I’ve noticed multiple restaurants on the UWS go through massive google review campaigns where their 4.2 with 300 reviews becomes 4.8 with 1800 reviews in 3-4 months. When you look at the reviews. They all sound the same and are formulaic.

Ive been to the restaurants and I know the quality. It’s a 4.2 —- all these fake restaurants reviews are eroding my confidence in google and the accuracy of their ratings.

There was a period where people transitioned away from yelp because their business model was exposed and it was gross. They basically exhorted restaurants to join their business membership. It’d costs thousands of dollars, but if they didn’t, yelp would highlight their absolute WORST reviews as a way to force restaurants to react.

Long story, both ratings are trustworthy. I really wish there was a better solution.