How the BearMenu grade is calculated

What the grade measures

It's a 1–10 score, anchored on what a place is actually there for — food at a restaurant, coffee at a café, drinks at a bar.

How we calculate it

We read every review we can find and score what people actually describe, then combine that reading with the venue's star average — weighted by how many ratings it has.

Cleanliness can cap the grade

A serious cleanliness complaint is holding this score down, no matter how strong the rest is.

When there are few reviews

There aren't many reviews for this place yet, so treat the score as a first impression. This one is based on a smaller set of reviews than usual.