The method
Every restaurant we list is scored to 100 points across six weighted criteria. The same scorecard is applied in every state, so a ranking in California means the same thing as a ranking anywhere else. We publish it in full because a ranking you can't scrutinize isn't worth much.
Rating strength
Weighted-average star rating across Google, Yelp & TripAdvisor, normalized.
Review confidence
Review volume on a logarithmic scale — proven track records outrank thin samples.
Recency & consistency
Are the last ~12 months as strong as lifetime? Catches places that have slipped.
Food quality signal
Frequency and strength of specific dish praise in review text.
Service & experience
Service, cleanliness and atmosphere mentions.
Value
Price-versus-quality sentiment.
Every restaurant we list is already under reliable kosher supervision — that's the price of admission, not a way to stand out. Scoring it would just add the same points to everyone. Instead, we surface it where it's actually useful: a filter, so you can narrow a list to Glatt or browse all kosher options at a glance. Kashrut status can change, so always confirm a restaurant's current hashgacha before you dine.
The most common way food rankings go wrong: a tiny place with twelve perfect reviews leapfrogs an established favorite. We counter it by pulling each rating toward the state's category average when review volume is thin. A restaurant has to earn its rank with a proven track record — not a lucky handful of reviews.
When two restaurants land within about two points, we break the tie in order: higher review confidence first, then stronger recent sentiment, then the food-quality signal. Order matters, so we make it explicit.
