Small, locally run places don't deal with Yelp's extortionate practices if they don't have to. If they've already got a regular clientele, they can tell Yelp where to go.
IMO, the best ways to find restaurants are Google reviews or OpenTable/Bookenda/Resy/etc...
IMO, the best ways to find restaurants are Google reviews or OpenTable/Bookenda/Resy/etc...