Can I find businesses that offer delivery in my area?

Yes. Use the `search_transactions` tool. It specifically filters for businesses that support food delivery transactions in your specified location.

How can I see what people are saying about a specific business?

Use the `get_business_reviews` tool with the business ID or alias. It returns up to 3 review excerpts and ratings to help you gauge the quality of the establishment.

Is it possible to identify a business using just a phone number?

Absolutely. The `search_by_phone` tool allows you to find a Yelp business by providing its phone number (including the '+' and country code).

Yelp Fusion MCP Connector for Claude

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Search for local businesses, read reviews, and explore events worldwide directly from your AI agent using Yelp's rich database.

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Connect Yelp Fusion to your AI agent to discover the best local businesses, restaurants, and services. Access millions of reviews, photos, and business details through natural conversation.

What you can do

Business Discovery — Search for businesses by term, location, or phone number with advanced filters like price and status.
Rich Details & Reviews — Fetch business metadata, operating hours, and recent review excerpts to make informed decisions.
Events & Highlights — Find local events, featured happenings, and review highlights for specific venues.
Category Exploration — Browse Yelp's extensive category tree to find niche services or specific cuisines.
Transaction Search — Identify businesses that support food delivery or specific service offerings.

How it works

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Start exploring local data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

Travelers & Foodies — Find the best-rated spots in any city without leaving your chat interface.
Market Researchers — Analyze business density and review sentiment for specific categories or regions.
Local Service Seekers — Quickly find contact info, delivery options, and business hours for local providers.

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