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Cafe Balaena restaurant
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4.1 stars — below the 4.5 threshold
1479 reviews — strong volume
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Ranked against 41 restaurant businesses in Hervey Bay
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Cafe Balaena restaurant's 4.1-star rating is below the 4.5-star threshold that top businesses maintain.
High Priority15 competitors in Hervey Bay have a stronger online reputation than Cafe Balaena restaurant.
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Who's ahead of Cafe Balaena restaurant
These restaurant businesses in Hervey Bay have a stronger online reputation than Cafe Balaena restaurant.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Score | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Bella Italia Pizza Restaurant Hervey Bay | 4.8 | 1057 | 91/100 | |
| 2 | The Fraser Coast Artisan Pasta Bar Hervey Bay | 4.8 | 229 | 91/100 | |
| 3 | JJN Sushi Chain Hervey Bay | 4.9 | 531 | 82/100 | |
| 4 | Blubber Boy Hervey Bay | 4.9 | 128 | 81/100 | |
| 5 | Ms Kebabs & Grill Hervey Bay | 4.6 | 407 | 79/100 | |
| 6 | Giovannis Pizza Bar & Italian street food Hervey Bay | 4.7 | 368 | 79/100 | |
| 7 | Barrel n Vine Hervey Bay | 4.7 | 343 | 79/100 | |
| 8 | Schnitzel & Ribs Hervey Bay | 4.5 | 323 | 79/100 | |
| 9 | Mum's Charcoal & Grill Hervey Bay | 4.6 | 257 | 79/100 | |
| 10 | Bula Hut Taste of Fiji Pty Ltd (previously known as Fish'n'Grill) Hervey Bay | 4.7 | 228 | 79/100 | |
| 11 | Olive Turkish Restaurant Hervey Bay | 4.5 | 224 | 79/100 | |
| 12 | Thyme @ The Vinyard Hervey Bay | 4.7 | 242 | 73/100 | |
| 13 | Natural Noodle Hervey Bay Hervey Bay | 4.6 | 267 | 71/100 | |
| 14 | Deccan Paradise Restaurant and Grill Hervey Bay | 4.5 | 183 | 69/100 | |
| 15 | Xtra Commercial Kitchen Specialists Hervey Bay | 5.0 | 15 | 68/100 |
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About Cafe Balaena restaurant's reputation score.
Where does Cafe Balaena restaurant rank among restaurant in Hervey Bay?
Cafe Balaena restaurant currently ranks #16 of 42 restaurant in Hervey Bay on Starworks' reputation index, with a score of 62/100. Rankings are based on Google star rating, review volume, and online presence, and update regularly.
Is Cafe Balaena restaurant good? What is their reputation score?
Cafe Balaena restaurant holds a 4.1-star Google rating across 1479 reviews, and has a Starworks Score of 62/100 based on rating, review volume, online presence, and how they compare to other restaurant in Hervey Bay.
Who are the best restaurant in Hervey Bay?
You can see the full ranked list of the best restaurant in Hervey Bay on Starworks at starworks.com.au/best/restaurants/hervey-bay. Each is scored on Google rating, review volume, and online presence.
How does Cafe Balaena restaurant compare to competitors in Hervey Bay?
Cafe Balaena restaurant is scored 62/100 and compared head-to-head against other restaurant in Hervey Bay on rating, number of Google reviews, and online presence. Businesses with more recent reviews and a higher average rating rank above those with fewer.
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How often is Cafe Balaena restaurant's score updated?
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