# What other information could I have added to show this is not a generic restaurant? (Rejected by in-house and appeal reviewers.) **URL:** \ **Category:** Nomination Support\ **Created:** [June 29, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748 "2026-06-29T11:54:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cyndiepooh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/96bed5/32.png) [@cyndiepooh](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/cyndiepooh)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/1 "2026-06-29T11:54:05Z")
Please provide: - A screenshot of your nomination, including rejection reasons if it has already been rejected - Include the title, description, both photos, and supplemental information - Copy and paste the title, description and supplemental so others can translate them - If you feel comfortable please share the location, as it is helpful (i.e. hidden duplicates), but you can mask it if you wish. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/original/3X/f/e/fe0caa6b77a07c334fe5810c77ff6357f3c8a76d.png) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/original/3X/9/8/983ca63dd618aa43068677ff5e138a8bc7ecedfc.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/original/3X/5/3/530e1b729a8312b944a5575e79ec8ece78c4e70c.jpeg) second supporting image: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/original/3X/7/d/7d07f365ec60422f358ea2c1760239e6132fb19e.jpeg) The supplemental photos were just to prove location since street view is out of date. Links I provided so you don’t have to pull them from the screenshot: Supporting: > **[Restaurant Profile: Cape Fear Seafood Co. - Cary Magazine](https://www.carymagazine.com/food-and-dining/restaurant-profile-cape-fear-seafood-co/)** > > Discover the latest updates and insights from Cary Magazine, your go-to source for local events, dining, real estate, and community happenings in Cary. Appeal statement: > **[2026 Maggy Awards: Restaurants - Cary Magazine](https://www.carymagazine.com/features/2026-maggy-awards-restaurants/)** > > Celebrate the 2026 Maggy Awards winners in Cary, showcasing local restaurants and culinary talent. Discover the best dining experiences in the area. [https://www.yelp.com/biz\_photos/cape-fear-seafood-company-cary-2](https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cape-fear-seafood-company-cary-2) > **[Cape Fear Seafood Company](https://www.facebook.com/CapeFearSeafoodCompany/posts/pfbid0a2uCYgdhhrtG5MLxhhDWqvMSVyhZzEigDwaiKyJfMM2EaCF6sSkzmERHoG5P4qSPl?rdid=fiO7zjr18G9oCaHS&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fp%2F17yhD8qsyH%2F)** > > 📣 Be the First to Dine at Our New Cary Location – For a Good Cause! > > We’re opening our doors in Cary, NC — and you’re invited to dine before anyone else at our exclusive, reservation-only preview... > **[Charity | CFSC](https://capefearseafoodcompany.com/charity/)** ---
**Author:** ![elijustrying](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/elijustrying/32/25162_2.png) [@elijustrying](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/elijustrying)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/2 "2026-06-29T11:59:16Z")
You made a very good case for the appeal reviewer to read and see that this is a distinctive place valued locally. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![pokemaster4u2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d07c76/32.png) [@pokemaster4u2](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/pokemaster4u2)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/3 "2026-06-29T12:24:31Z")
100% agree! Unless we require at least a Michelin star to get a restaurant approved. ---
**Author:** ![cyndiepooh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/96bed5/32.png) [@cyndiepooh](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/cyndiepooh)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/4 "2026-06-29T12:29:03Z")
I should probably also mention that this went into Niantic internal review at the 24 hour mark and was rejected by them originally. [Edited into title.] ---
**Author:** ![pokemaster4u2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d07c76/32.png) [@pokemaster4u2](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/pokemaster4u2)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/5 "2026-06-29T12:30:28Z")
Maybe they don’t like seafood. ---
**Author:** ![pokemaster4u2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d07c76/32.png) [@pokemaster4u2](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/pokemaster4u2)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/6 "2026-06-29T12:42:44Z")
Maybe add the reviews next time: ![IMG_3477](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/original/3X/a/0/a0920ea0e0cdd2c93cf2276f2383e3ba1f41059f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![cyndiepooh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/96bed5/32.png) [@cyndiepooh](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/cyndiepooh)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/7 "2026-06-29T12:43:54Z")
oh right, google reviews! ty. i only added yelp. and linked to the page that shows the photos. ---
**Author:** ![BlameJamal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/54ee81/32.png) [@BlameJamal](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/BlameJamal)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/8 "2026-06-29T12:51:34Z")
I’m confused by this one, you did everything you should have here. Good luck on the appeal! ---
**Author:** ![lizzybdarcy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/db5fbb/32.png) [@lizzybdarcy](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/lizzybdarcy)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/9 "2026-06-29T13:30:20Z")
It is wild how sometimes the appeal reviewers appear to look at absolutely zero of the evidence that has been painstakingly provided. This restaurant seems like the ideal candidate to me. ---
**Author:** ![elijustrying](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/user_avatar/community.wayfarer.scopely.com/elijustrying/32/25162_2.png) [@elijustrying](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/elijustrying)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/10 "2026-06-29T13:38:18Z")
I agree totally that this is not as it should be …however lets not forget that we are all human and we are all capable of mistakes that we look back on with embarrassment. ---
**Author:** ![cyndiepooh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/96bed5/32.png) [@cyndiepooh](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/cyndiepooh)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/11 "2026-06-29T13:43:53Z")
![1000141171](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wayfarer/original/3X/a/9/a921f4f4b85afff7ed00e05d1853068ab3983032.jpeg) Ty! ---
**Author:** ![lizzybdarcy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/db5fbb/32.png) [@lizzybdarcy](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/lizzybdarcy)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/12 "2026-06-29T14:00:30Z")
Sure, if it was a one-off. Every single restaurant I’ve ever appealed has been rejected just like this. Ignoring all information provided showing that the restaurant very obviously meets criteria. Mistakes happen but this seems to be a consistent one, meaning that it’s a training issue they need to resolve, not one person having a bad day and rushing through it. ---
**Author:** ![pokemaster4u2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d07c76/32.png) [@pokemaster4u2](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/pokemaster4u2)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/13 "2026-06-29T14:05:18Z")
That’s not a nice experience, luckily I’ve got a better experience. So it really just depends on who is reviewing (and naturally also on the quality of the appeal). ---
**Author:** ![salixsorbus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@salixsorbus](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/u/salixsorbus)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.wayfarer.scopely.com/t/what-other-information-could-i-have-added-to-show-this-is-not-a-generic-restaurant-rejected-by-in-house-and-appeal-reviewers/114748/14 "2026-06-29T14:37:55Z")
It also depends on the quality of the submission. You might believe that every single restaurant you have appealed has been a solid submission, but since not every restaurant can be a wayspot, this might not be the case.