🍔 Find Anything Local
From "best brunch near me" to "emergency plumber open now" — Yelp Business Search API powers the queries that drive local commerce. Access 7.74 million business pages, ratings, photos, hours, and contact info through a single endpoint.
Search Power
Keyword + Category
Combine free-text queries with structured categories for precise results.
Price Filtering
Filter by $ to $$$$ price levels to match user budgets.
Open Now
Return only businesses currently open — critical for on-the-go queries.
Distance Sorting
Sort by proximity, rating, or best match relevance.
Transaction Search
Find businesses that support food delivery or reservations.
Up to 240 Results
Paginate through large result sets for comprehensive coverage.
Build Ideas
- Restaurant Finder — Location-aware dining discovery with ratings and photos.
- Service Directory — Home repair, auto, health providers by area and specialty.
- Travel Companion — "Best of" recommendations for visitors to any city.
- Price Comparison — Compare local service providers by price tier and reviews.
- Delivery Aggregator — Surface restaurants offering delivery via transaction search.