How do I install the yelp mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Yelp MCP Server

MCP server for Yelp - search businesses, read reviews, make reservations

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What is the Yelp MCP Server?

MCP server for Yelp - search businesses, read reviews, make reservations

What the server does

MCP server connector for Yelp - the leading platform for local business discovery. Enables AI agents to search restaurants, read reviews, view photos, check hours, find deals, and discover trending spots.

Restaurant Search — Filter by cuisine, price, distance, ratings
Business Discovery — Search for any type of local business
Reviews — Access user reviews with ratings and photos
Photos — Browse food, interior, and exterior photos
Menus — View menu items with prices
Hours — Get operating hours including special hours

Credentials and setup notes

Node.js 18+

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
yelp_search_restaurants	Search restaurants by location, cuisine, price
yelp_search_businesses	Search any type of business
yelp_get_business_details	Get detailed business information
yelp_get_reviews	Get reviews with ratings and text
yelp_get_photos	Get business photos by category
yelp_get_menu	Get restaurant menu items and prices
yelp_get_hours	Get business hours
yelp_find_similar	Find similar businesses
yelp_get_trending	Get trending/new spots in a location
yelp_get_collections	Get curated Yelp collections
yelp_check_wait_time	Check estimated wait time
yelp_get_deals	Get current deals and offers

How to install the Yelp MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yelp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-yelp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Node.js 18+

Example prompts to try

“Use Yelp to yelp search restaurants.”
“Use Yelp to yelp search businesses.”
“Use Yelp to yelp get business details.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Yelp - search businesses, read reviews, make reservations Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.