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Zagat Simplifies Its Iconic Restaurant Rating System to a 5-Point Scale

Ever noticed a Zagat certificate proudly displayed on a restaurant wall, featuring mysterious numbers like 28, 27, and 26? The prestigious brand's reputation speaks for itself, but those scores were once puzzling.

Founded in 1979 by Tim and Nina Zagat, Zagat pioneered user-generated content in dining. Its rigorous 30-point survey system for top restaurants built its authority in ratings and reviews for over three decades. This summer, under Google ownership, Zagat modernized with a universal 5-point scale.

Unlike competitors like Yelp and TripAdvisor, Zagat maintains ratings across food, decor, and service, now with decimals for precision. The updated scale is:

4.6 - 5.0: Extraordinary to perfection

4.1 - 4.5: Very good to excellent

3.1 - 4.0: Good to very good

2.1 - 3.0: Fair to good

1.0 - 2.0: Poor to fair

Find your next "extraordinary" dining spot effortlessly with the revamped Zagat iPhone app, highlighting top-rated restaurants nearby.

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