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Google Place Reviews Results

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Scale SERP parses the Place Reviews results the place_reviews_results array in the JSON output when the search_type=place_reviews request parameter is set and the data_id request parameter is set to a valid data_id as-returned by a search_type=places Places requests.

Google Place Reviews Results

Below is an example of how the Place Reviews are represented in the Scale SERP result JSON:

{
  "request_info": {
    "success": true,
    "credits_used": 1089,
    "credits_used_this_request": 1,
    "credits_remaining": 8911,
    "credits_reset_at": "2024-05-28T15:53:03.000Z"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "google",
    "search_type": "place_reviews",
    "data_id": "0x89e657be410b4b03:0xe74da000b40b5f85",
    "_gl": "1*1qu5eio*_gcl_au*NTE1MzMzNjM3LjE3NzE1MzMxMTkuOTkzNjE2ODgwLjE3NzY5NTM5MzAuMTc3Njk1MzkyOQ.."
  },
  "search_metadata": {
    "created_at": "2026-05-01T18:02:00.771Z",
    "processed_at": "2026-05-01T18:02:01.825Z",
    "total_time_taken": 1.05,
    "engine_url": "https://www.google.com/httpservice/web/PrivateLocalSearchUiDataService/GetLocalBoqProxy?hl=en&sca_esv=8ce23dab683c27e1&reqpld=[null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,3,null,[%220x89e657be410b4b03:0xe74da000b40b5f85%22,null,null,%22/g/1td18jq0%22],null,null,null,null,[1,1,null,[[3],[4],[5],[6],[7]]]]]]&msc=gwsrpc&opi=89978449",
    "html_url": "https://api.serpwow.com/live/search?api_key=0F1779FEA2FF435BAAD05CD81DB27660&engine=google&search_type=place_reviews&data_id=0x89e657be410b4b03%3A0xe74da000b40b5f85&_gl=1*1qu5eio*_gcl_au*NTE1MzMzNjM3LjE3NzE1MzMxMTkuOTkzNjE2ODgwLjE3NzY5NTM5MzAuMTc3Njk1MzkyOQ..&output=html",
    "json_url": "https://api.serpwow.com/live/search?api_key=0F1779FEA2FF435BAAD05CD81DB27660&engine=google&search_type=place_reviews&data_id=0x89e657be410b4b03%3A0xe74da000b40b5f85&_gl=1*1qu5eio*_gcl_au*NTE1MzMzNjM3LjE3NzE1MzMxMTkuOTkzNjE2ODgwLjE3NzY5NTM5MzAuMTc3Njk1MzkyOQ..&output=json"
  },
  "search_information": {
    "original_query_yields_zero_results": false
  },
  "place_reviews_results": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "source": "Tiffany Schenck",
      "body": "We love Maggie's! Everything we get here is always good and even when it's busy the service is great. If you like Martinis I highly recommend the Barbie Dreamhouse! The street tacos are a great value and delicious, and they have the best reubens. As someone who is celiac they always make sure I am taken care of too.",
      "id": "Ci9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214elZWTkdNRkJVY0RoWVQyZE9jMDlPVFRSMlJIYxAB",
      "rating": 5,
      "source_link": "https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117690151437062855620/reviews?hl=en-US",
      "source_image": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKeADoQthhp2IdgTlimVkywd7MKzT_0cHkxjSubl5M6kiVKnA=s64-c-rp-mo-br100",
      "source_review_count": 1,
      "source_id": "117690151437062855620",
      "date": "2 months ago",
      "date_utc": "2026-02-14T19:19:22.690Z",
      "images": [
        "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/grass-cs/ANxoTn1NNvn8HFNaJyU6pI09ElQcx32SW3JcFlu-UjTMQX7QbpHNqYlK9UFYz-bhlHiGgMek-E4yGBWgQ5T4y2s-2x5CJWlAw6aYTYO1PiWVtLBimHsGfJThjlNinABZ-4zAY-C9saPNYfu8PjwM=k-no",
        "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/grass-cs/ANxoTn0AnlivdKewodZ2O33JIfOe8on3cqUoqKu5wtSHd0JJY480s2tsJ7CQtjnSwPg7--z4_p5700gbrq75xJZ7btDXWPCSWQNSJYKQDaqJB5l62o_q5u1JG9hTuttdrypI1H0dieSiXaVVbk3X=k-no"
      ],
      "dining_ratings": [
        {
          "aspect": "food",
          "value": 5
        },
        {
          "aspect": "service",
          "value": 5
        },
        {
          "aspect": "atmosphere",
          "value": 5
        }
      ],
      "dining_attributes": [
        {
          "aspect": "price per person",
          "value": "$20–30"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "noise level",
          "value": "Moderate noise"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "group size",
          "value": "Suitable for all group sizes"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "special events",
          "value": "No special event"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "dietary restrictions",
          "value": "Gluten Free"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "parking space",
          "value": "Plenty of parking"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "parking options",
          "value": "Free parking lot"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "kid-friendliness",
          "value": "Very kid friendly!"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "position": 2,
      "source": "anger management",
      "body": "If only other restaurants could inspire to have a menu this diverse. Something for everyone. Best time to go is afternoon, but service is outstanding no matter the time, just less people. Food Selections can be adjusted to suit guests.",
      "id": "Ci9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21RemNGSTNkM3A0TVZkM1VHNU9VVEZZZEZSalZtYxAB",
      "rating": 4,
      "source_link": "https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108839542707856109431/reviews?hl=en-US",
      "source_image": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJnejqNLueVhapNqK9L72RfbAsmud5Armrxqwb7W5s4z9lfkw=s64-c-rp-mo-ba3-br100",
      "source_review_count": 48,
      "source_id": "108839542707856109431",
      "date": "4 months ago",
      "date_utc": "2025-12-26T10:00:08.372Z",
      "images": [
        "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/grass-cs/ANxoTn2vNqM7yf1gSBfEUnP_Sx3ea4rk4B3kQI2cywQq7ZAvV2q2De0FcYkUp25AdtWSFkvCuPPT02ZMipy9wBQoDA-7_RqRc5Ze_sIZfIeoeWrZwhhwhkXNJazK7c19pLWt-uRJbcdwFpNkOqrM=k-no",
        "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/grass-cs/ANxoTn2eAmOmZioSSZygINOMNzDzNc7l4RNPEfA5_lA5_dRm7pmFlko1LM_ImPuObWheFkeyKCEYMFh3lMWNgZFL_nxXh6KbIn6f2zn6bazKsuK7oEMZECvBxNacM8sZhludXsEH-r3RyegQze8=k-no",
        "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/grass-cs/ANxoTn0BbPPHIvbhuxBuXqXpzxHQlLDMzbNib0C5wsxLVaTKWAq3_WWs7yxm8dZ4c_v1vBc73U7aVZ79SKrLazuIoxfI8tO84mzIwcYUV6HM-oBRepsrJDMeTfg03oPT1zP3OROhVrB0LRaA0x0=k-no",
        "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/grass-cs/ANxoTn21v39wNK2EuE4v_FztV9K4LHqVjfki0CGHPg7_8U-66reBqqT1H-O21rAjwRNz5AtxTwf79CoDA9gsN4ZLNsqmSu2AdWDb_cW1cumk855WJXFvpWEM77CUVNm24qnaeZMYxBfnL8DiRHk=k-no"
      ],
      "dining_ratings": [
        {
          "aspect": "food",
          "value": 5
        },
        {
          "aspect": "service",
          "value": 4
        },
        {
          "aspect": "atmosphere",
          "value": 4
        }
      ],
      "dining_attributes": [
        {
          "aspect": "price per person",
          "value": "$10–20"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "noise level",
          "value": "Quiet, easy to talk"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "group size",
          "value": "Suitable for all group sizes"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "seating type",
          "value": "Indoor dining area, Bar area, Booth seating, Counter seating"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "recommendation for vegetarians",
          "value": "Highly recommend"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "vegetarian offerings",
          "value": "Large vegetarian selection"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "parking space",
          "value": "Plenty of parking"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "parking options",
          "value": "Free parking lot"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "parking",
          "value": "Plenty of Handicap spaces"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "wheelchair accessibility",
          "value": "Yes, wide double doors"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "position": 3,
      "source": "Kanishka Wijesekara (Kanishka)",
      "body": "Excellent place to grab a bit to eat with a drink. Had the shepherds pie and the Thai chicken salad for lunch with the deviled eggs as an appetizer. Peanut sauce on the salad was amazing and the pie portion for lunch was so big. Bang for buck when you come to the mall.",
      "id": "Ci9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201cmIwSmlWR1ZMVkc4MGEzQndNbGhXU1dadlZrRRAB",
      "rating": 5,
      "source_link": "https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116351843367256986065/reviews?hl=en-US",
      "source_image": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXnATLRpEDHPsS_A5is03tTU-TqLtPOsw6jx0-i3pv2CJyE1Lz1sA=s64-c-rp-mo-ba6-br100",
      "source_review_count": 238,
      "source_id": "116351843367256986065",
      "date": "2 months ago",
      "date_utc": "2026-02-24T18:23:30.668Z",
      "images": [
        "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/grass-cs/ANxoTn230z9FwUuytWdH9iu4CVuOhO3_yeq8-FN4kBBAshDUbhah3rUJn8ECucVaBWD--PFVSXcUGpZfaHOwZD-KlKk8fjIF6FS74Y78RWy3dn40NpJDVToE-Qg9XgX6M_yecmhSU-e6jnGXpb0=k-no",
        "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/grass-cs/ANxoTn2cCYNBgMP4j075TB_prk-uej9sP3Zk2kD1I6XNfmXhmrsBszzfgPCY7_G4whRme4kM0Okfrl_XZWXO-ETg5b_m9SgtWc0Yy3kV2dchw8MB82nxhYRJg6bfT_Qs4SVHEAdSc_9hnhC-y6fr=k-no",
        "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/grass-cs/ANxoTn3FyX-4v_efYdeXhRmYgYponkYbFgvh5aklKZfhxuQn1AoxmFUpvdQvFCIObegeHtg_gx7-pyLUumIl8greZiRyjgVQiFTvlrIHwHgIGAZxE7sgY3WwdG4MUUTvEs0JWu3-T9QW2G44M6nj=k-no"
      ],
      "dining_ratings": [
        {
          "aspect": "food",
          "value": 5
        },
        {
          "aspect": "service",
          "value": 5
        },
        {
          "aspect": "atmosphere",
          "value": 4
        }
      ],
      "dining_attributes": [
        {
          "aspect": "meal type",
          "value": "Lunch"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "price per person",
          "value": "$20–30"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "noise level",
          "value": "Quiet, easy to talk"
        },
        {
          "aspect": "group size",
          "value": "2 people"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "pagination": {
    "next_page_token": "OmBDQVFTUkVOcVJVbEJVa2x3UTJkdlFWQTNYMHhCUWpGVFgxOWZYMFZvUTNoMFlWSjRZbWw1ZFhNdE4zbFlhMWxCUVVGQlFVZG5iamt5VUUxRFdUSTRZbkJLVFZsQlEwbEJKAA=="
  }
}

Scale SERP returns the following properties for search_type=place_reviews requests:

Property	Type	Description
place_reviews_results	array	An array of Place Review result objects, containing each of the Place Review results returned. The Place Review Result object has the following properties: position number The position of the review on the current page of reviews. source string The user name of the user who left the review. source_link string A link to the profile page of the user who left the review. source_image string An image URL to the profile image of the user who left the review. source_id string The ID of the user who left the review. source_review_count number The total number of reviews, of any Place, left by this user. body string The body text of the review. body_html string The HTML of the review body, useful if you wish to preserve HTML formatting. id string The ID of the review. rating number The rating given to the Place by the review author, out of 5. images array An array of image URL strings for each of the user-supplied images left by the reviewer, if shown. date string The raw date of the review. date_utc string The parsed date, in ISO 8601 format, of the review. Note that date parsing relies on the API being able to successfully parse the date and isn't guaranteed in all locales. review_response object An object consisting of the responses to each user review, if exists dining_ratings array An array listing aspect and value for each dining aspect the reviewer rated. Examples: food 4, service 5 dining_attribute array An array listing aspect and value for each dining attribute provided by the reviewer. Example: Noise level: Moderate noise
pagination	object	next_page_token string A token that can be passed in a subsequent search_type=place_reviews request to provide the next page of Place Reviews results. Note Place Review results do not contain a traditional pagination section where a specific page of results is uniquely addressable. Instead the next_page_token can be passed in to the next_page_token request parameter to retrieve the next page of place reviews results.

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