How many of you guys actually read and believe restaurant reviews?

If it's bad do you still give the restaurant a try? one really bad review out of many good/moderate ones which ones do you believe the good or bad? How many of you avidly review on sites like Yelp and why do you do it?How many of you guys actually read and believe restaurant reviews?
I never rely on reviews. I either go to places that friends or family suggests or just by chance walking by a quaint restaurant and walk in without a reservation. I like to frequent Mom and Pop restaurants. It seems the food is always tastier and the atmosphere is friendlier.How many of you guys actually read and believe restaurant reviews?
I do read reviews, but you really do have to keep a look out for fake reviews. There are a lot of restaurant owners and family members who work for them just intentionality give good reviews on them. It could happen both ways though. It could be some either trying to help the restaurant, or someone saying bad things to distract people from that competitor restaurant. It happens like this on all reviews you read on the internet. If it means business and making money, people will say and do anything to attract people to eat at their restaurant or buy their products.



I heard that it's always best to look for 3-4 star ratings, rather than 1 or full 5 star ratings. 3-4 star ratings give you both pros and cons of what restaurant you're going to, and less likely to be owners who want to just attract you or make you stay away.How many of you guys actually read and believe restaurant reviews?
Never. Most of those people who give restaurants bad reviews are either picky eaters, or they are competing restaurants trying to give their competitors bad reviews.
I read them but for me I still give them a try everyone has their own opinion on everything so you will never really know till you try it yourself but I've just recently only go to high class 5 star places