# Yelp Fusion MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Yelp Fusion MCP lets your AI agent tap into Yelp's massive database of local businesses and reviews. You can search for restaurants, find local events, check operating hours, and read customer feedback in real-time. It turns your AI into a local expert for travel planning, market research, or finding specific services near you. ## Overview - **Category:** travel-hospitality - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/undefined/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** local-search, restaurant-reviews, business-directory, yelp-api, event-discovery ## Description Yelp Fusion lets you find the best local spots without the usual headache of opening dozens of tabs. You can ask your agent to find a highly-rated Italian place in Brooklyn that is open right now, and it will pull the data for you instantly. It pulls in real reviews, operating hours, and even specific details like whether a place offers delivery. This is a huge part of why the Vinkius catalog is so useful for people who need real-world information in their daily work. Instead of scrolling through endless pages of results, you just get the answers you need in a single chat. Whether you're a traveler looking for a hidden gem or a researcher checking out business density in a new city, this tool does the heavy lifting of filtering through millions of entries. It gives you a clear picture of what's happening on the ground, from local events to niche services, making discovery feel like talking to a local expert. You can also explore entire category trees to find very specific services, like pet grooming or vegan bakeries, in a specific neighborhood. If you have a phone number, you can use that to find a listing too. It even pulls in event details like dates and locations for concerts or festivals. You get to stay in your chat window while the agent handles the tedious work of verifying details and reading through customer feedback. It turns your AI into a local guide that knows every corner of the city. It handles the boring stuff like checking if a restaurant is actually open before you head out the door. You can also see review highlights to get a quick summary of the vibe without reading every single comment. It's about getting the right information at the right time, whether you're looking for a plumber, a new favorite coffee shop, or a live music venue for the weekend. ## Tools ### autocomplete Get suggestions for businesses, keywords, and categories as you type. This helps your agent understand your intent before it starts a search. ### get_business_details Pull rich data for a specific business. Use this to get operating hours, photos, and full descriptions. ### get_business_engagement See engagement metrics for a business. It helps you understand how active a listing is on the platform. ### get_business_insights Get monthly business insights. This is great for seeing trends in a specific business's performance. ### get_business_reviews Get up to 3 review excerpts for a business. It gives your agent a quick pulse on what customers are saying. ### get_categories Get all business categories from Yelp. Use this to see the full scope of what's available in a region. ### get_category_details Get details for a specific category. This helps narrow down niche services like vegan bakeries or pet grooming. ### get_event_details Get detailed information for a specific event. Use this to find dates, locations, and descriptions for local happenings. ### get_featured_event Get the featured event for a location. This helps find the most prominent local activities quickly. ### get_jobs Get job types based on a natural language query. It helps find specific types of home services like plumbing or electrical work. ### get_review_highlights Get a business review highlights. This summarizes what people love or hate about a place in a few words. ### get_service_offerings Get active and eligible service offerings. Use this to see if a business does delivery or other specific services. ### match_business Find a Yelp business matching exact input data. This is perfect for identifying a specific place when you have the correct details. ### search_businesses Search for businesses on Yelp. This is the primary way to find places based on terms, location, or phone numbers. ### search_by_phone Search for businesses by phone number. Just provide the plus sign and country code to find a specific listing. ### search_events Search for local events. Use this to find things to do in a specific city or neighborhood. ### search_transactions Search for businesses supporting food delivery. This helps find places that can bring food directly to your door. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find highly-rated Italian restaurants in Brooklyn that are open now. ``` **Response:** ``` I've searched Yelp for Italian restaurants in Brooklyn. Top options currently open include **L'Industrie Pizzeria** (Rating: 4.8) and **Al Di La Trattoria** (Rating: 4.5). Would you like the address or reviews for any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What are the review highlights for the business with ID 'v76-88-99'? ``` **Response:** ``` Fetching highlights for that business... Customers frequently mention: * **Excellent service** * **Authentic flavors** * **Great atmosphere** There are also specific mentions of their signature pasta dish being a must-try. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Search for upcoming food events in Austin, Texas. ``` **Response:** ``` I found several upcoming events in Austin. Notable ones include: | Event | Highlight | | :--- | :--- | | **Austin Food & Wine Festival** | Featured local cuisine | | **Taco & Margarita Fest** | Live music and street food | Would you like the specific dates and location details for these? ``` ## Capabilities ### Find businesses by location or phone Search for local spots using specific terms, geographic locations, or direct phone numbers. ### Pull business metadata Get operating hours, photos, and full descriptions for any specific business. ### Extract review highlights Get a quick summary of what customers love or hate about a venue. ### Discover local events Find concerts, festivals, and other local happenings in any city. ### Browse category trees Explore niche services and specific cuisines across Yelp's entire directory. ### Identify delivery options Check which local businesses support food delivery or specific service offerings. ## Use Cases ### Planning a group dinner A user asks the agent to find highly-rated Italian spots in Brooklyn that are open now. The agent uses search_businesses and get_business_reviews to provide a ranked list. ### Market research A researcher wants to know the sentiment for coffee shops in Seattle. The agent uses get_review_highlights across several locations to summarize the vibe. ### Travel itinerary A traveler wants to see what's happening in Austin this weekend. The agent uses search_events and get_featured_event to build a list of local activities. ### Finding home help Someone needs a plumber and wants to see local options. The agent uses get_jobs to identify service types and then search_businesses to find top-rated pros. ## Benefits - Get real-time restaurant reviews. Use get_business_reviews to see what people actually think before you book a table. - Find events instantly. Use search_events and get_event_details to plan your weekend without leaving your chat window. - Discover niche services. Use get_categories to find specific types of businesses that are hard to find on standard maps. - Verify business details. Use get_business_details to check if a place is open and what their specific operating hours are. - Filter by service type. Use search_transactions to quickly identify which local spots offer delivery or other specific services. ## How It Works The bottom line is your AI gets a live connection to Yelp's local business directory. 1. Get your Yelp Fusion API key from the Yelp developer portal. 2. Add the Yelp Fusion MCP to your client via the Vinkius dashboard. 3. Ask your agent to find things like best tacos in Austin or open spas in NYC. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use Yelp Fusion to find restaurants near me?** Yes, you can use the Yelp Fusion MCP to find highly-rated restaurants in any city or neighborhood. Your AI agent will look for the best-rated spots based on your specific preferences. **Does this Connector provide real-time reviews?** Yes, it pulls recent review excerpts and highlights. This helps you see what customers are saying about a business right now. **Can I find out if a business offers delivery?** Yes, you can ask your agent to identify businesses that support food delivery or other specific service offerings. It checks the live data to give you a definitive answer. **How do I find local events with this Connector?** You can ask your agent to search for upcoming events in any city. It can provide details on festivals, concerts, and other local happenings. **Can I use this for market research?** Yes, it is great for analyzing business density and sentiment. You can use it to see which categories are most popular in a specific region. **Does it work for finding home services like plumbers?** Yes, the Connector can identify specific job types for home services. Your agent can find local pros based on the type of work you need done. **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).