Urbanspoon.com
Price: Free
Pro: Easy-to-access ratings by fellow users.
Con: The gimmicky “shake” feature—you literally have to jostle your phone to get a listing.
Wherethelocalseat.com
Price: 99 cents
Pro: Avoids national chains in favor of more authentic spots across the U.S.
Con: A limited selection—only 100 choices per city.
Zagat.com
Price: $9.99
Pro: Maps and directions link up through your device’s built-in GPS.
Con: Distracting pop-up user quotes (“Cat food tastes better”).
