Michelin Star Restaurants by State in the U.S.

Michelin Star Restaurants by State Key Takeaways:

• Michelin Stars Span Select States – Only a handful of U.S. states (plus D.C.) currently have Michelin-starred restaurants, including California, New York, Illinois, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Colorado.
• Three-Star Icons Lead the Way – California and New York dominate with multiple three-starred establishments, while other regions like Chicago and D.C. showcase world-renowned fine dining at the highest level.
• Diversity of Cuisine Across the Map – From barbecue in Texas to sushi in New York and farm-to-table in California, Michelin-starred restaurants reflect America’s unique regional flavors elevated through world-class techniques.

Below, we explore each state (and capital region) that currently boasts Michelin-starred restaurants, highlighting the star-rated establishments, their locations, cuisine, and what makes them shine.

Michelin Star Restaurants by State Table Overview

Michelin Star Restaurants in California

California is home to one of the most vibrant fine-dining scenes in the country, with 87 restaurants holding Michelin stars in 2025. 

The state-wide Michelin Guide California covers major culinary hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Napa Valley, and San Diego. 

California leads with six prestigious three-star restaurants, more than any other state, showcasing a range of cuisines from French to Asian-influenced contemporary. 

Notably, two Southern California establishments – Providence in Los Angeles and Somni in West Hollywood – were recently elevated to the coveted three-star tierguide.michelin.com, joining Northern California legends. 

Below are highlights of California’s Michelin-starred restaurants:

• The French Laundry (Yountville) – ★★★ – An iconic New American restaurant by Chef Thomas Keller, offering an exquisite daily tasting menu rooted in French technique and the finest Napa Valley produce.
• Benu (San Francisco) – ★★★ – Chef Corey Lee’s modern Asian-influenced cuisine, fusing Korean flavors with refined French culinary skill in a highly original tasting menu.
• Atelier Crenn (San Francisco) – ★★★ – Chef Dominique Crenn’s artistic modern French cuisine earned her the first female-run restaurant in America to achieve three stars. The multi-course menu is poetic and personal, emphasizing sustainability (no land meats, only seafood and vegetables).
• Quince (San Francisco) – ★★★ – Chef Michael Tusk’s elevated Italian-inspired contemporary cuisine, featuring a seasonal tasting menu with ingredients grown exclusively for the restaurant.
• SingleThread (Healdsburg) – ★★★ – A farm-driven Japanese-Californian kaiseki experience with an on-site farm and inn, created by husband-and-wife team Kyle and Katina Connaughton.
• Addison (San Diego) – ★★★ – Chef William Bradley’s “California Gastronomy” combines French technique with local SoCal ingredients, from tom kha gai soup to caviar with smoked sabayon, in a luxurious nine-course menu.

California also boasts roughly a dozen two-star restaurants, such as Saison and Californios in San Francisco and Vespertine in Los Angeles, which offer avant-garde dining adventures. 

The majority of Michelin establishments in the state are ★ one-star venues (65), representing diverse cuisines – from sushi counters and izakayas in Los Angeles to farm-to-table Californian bistros in wine country. 

Examples include Commis (Oakland, creative seasonal cuisine), Rustic Canyon (Santa Monica, market-driven cooking), Knife Pleat (Costa Mesa, modern French), and many more. 

With entire regions covered, California’s Michelin Guide showcases everything from authentic Mexican taquerías to elegant vegan tasting menus, reflecting the state’s agricultural bounty and multicultural influences.

Michelin Star Restaurants in New York

New York’s Michelin stars are centered in New York City, a global dining capital. As of the 2024 guide, over 70 restaurants in New York City hold at least one Michelin star, including five at the pinnacle three-star rating. 

New York’s culinary landscape spans haute French, meticulous Japanese, innovative Korean, and beyond – often within Manhattan, with a few gems in Brooklyn and Westchester. 

Key highlights:

• Le Bernardin (Manhattan) – ★★★ – Chef Eric Ripert’s temple of seafood, consistently praised for impeccable French technique applied to fish and shellfish; a longstanding 3-star institution known for dishes like barely cooked scallop with truffle and perfect tuna carpaccio.
• Masa (Manhattan) – ★★★ – An exclusive eight-seat sushi restaurant by Chef Masa Takayama, offering an omakase experience at sky-high prices. It’s lauded for transcendent toro, uni, and other edomae sushi prepared with utmost purity and skill.
• Per Se (Manhattan) – ★★★ – Chef Thomas Keller’s East Coast counterpart to The French Laundry, serving a luxurious nine-course tasting that balances French finesse with American ingredients (famous for his “oysters and pearls” sabayon and other classics).
• Eleven Madison Park (Manhattan) – ★★★ – A plant-based fine dining experience (formerly modern American) by Chef Daniel Humm, which retained its three stars even after shifting to an all-vegan menu. It offers a creative approach to vegetables with the same level of elegance previously given to foie gras or duck.
• Jungsik (Manhattan) – ★★★ – Newly promoted to three stars in 2024, this contemporary Korean restaurant (led by Chef Jung Sik Yim) presents polished multi-course menus reimagining Korean dishes with modern techniques – such as crispy octopus with gochujang aioli and dry-aged duck in kimchi-red curry sauce.

New York City’s two-star cohort includes Daniel (French haute cuisine), Jean-Georges (French-Asian fusion), Atomix (innovative Korean tasting menu), Gabriel Kreuther (Alsatian-inflected New American), and others – each “worth a detour” for dedicated gourmands. 

Meanwhile, dozens of ★ one-star restaurants span every borough and flavor: Crown Shy offers modern American in the Financial District, Casa Enrique brings authentic Mexican to Queens, Kochi showcases Korean skewer tasting menus, Via Carota elevates rustic Italian in Greenwich Village, and Sushi Nakazawa and Kosaka deliver top-tier omakase sushi. From fine French dining to trendy fusion bistros, New York’s Michelin stars reflect the city’s unparalleled diversity and dining energy.

Michelin Star Restaurants in Illinois (Chicago)

Chicago is the Midwest’s fine-dining stronghold, with 19 Michelin-starred restaurants in the 2024 guide, all located in the city proper. 

Steakhouses and deep-dish pizza might be Chicago’s popular image, but its Michelin stars tell a story of innovation and elegance, often concentrated in the West Loop and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. The crown jewel is:

• Alinea (Chicago) – ★★★ – Chef Grant Achatz’s world-famous modernist restaurant, known for its cutting-edge molecular gastronomy. Alinea has held three stars since Michelin’s Chicago debut, treating diners to multisensory creations (edible helium balloons, tabletop dessert paintings) that are “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.”

Chicago’s two-star establishments include Oriole (contemporary American tasting menus in a hidden loft setting) and Ever (ultra-modern, artfully plated progressive American cuisine by Chef Curtis Duffy). 

These offer exquisite multi-course meals with creative flair – excellent cooking “worth a detour.” 

A unique case is Smyth, a restaurant focused on farm-sourced New American fare, which held two stars and garners praise for its warm hospitality and seasonal virtuosity.

The majority of Chicago’s starred spots are ★ one-star, highlighting the city’s breadth of cuisines:

• Boka – Seasonal New American with an intimate, stylish ambiance.
• Kasama – A trailblazing Filipino restaurant where a casual bakery by day transforms into a fine-dining tasting menu at night (the first Filipino restaurant to earn a star).
• Moody Tongue – A brewery-restaurant pairing innovative dishes with house-brewed beers, uniquely earning (and later adjusting) its Michelin recognitionreddit.com.
• Topolobampo – Chef Rick Bayless’s upscale regional Mexican dining, a longtime favorite for moles and multicourse Mexican-inspired menus.
• Elske – Scandinavian-influenced New American cuisine, including a charming outdoor patio and dishes like smoked trout with dill and lamb with sunflower seed tahini.
• Schwa – An edgy, chef-driven spot known for high-concept dishes served in a BYOB, punk-rock atmosphere, defying fine-dining norms (yet Michelin-quality in flavor).

From omakase sushi (Mako) to Michelin-starred barbecue (Soul & Smoke is Bib Gourmand, while Piggy Smalls is just hypothetical example), Chicago’s Michelin list proves the city offers more than just hearty fare – it’s a destination for refined gastronomy in the heartland.

Michelin Star Restaurants in Florida

Florida joined the Michelin map in 2022 and rapidly gained a constellation of starred restaurants. As of the 2025 guide, 31 restaurants in Florida hold Michelin stars, clustered in key regions: Miami/South Florida, Orlando, and Tampa Bay. 

Florida’s inclusion has highlighted the state’s blend of upscale resort dining, vibrant Latin American flavors, and even theme-park fine dining. 

Notable standouts:

• L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami – ★★ – The highest Michelin rating in Florida so far, this glossy Miami Design District restaurant offers the late Joël Robuchon’s legendary French tasting menu in a stylish counter setting. Expect artful small plates (like Robuchon’s famous creamy mashed potatoes alongside caviar-topped amuse-bouches) and top-tier service. Its two-star status signals “excellent cuisine, worth a detour.”
• Victoria & Albert’s (Orlando) – ★ – A fine-dining institution at Walt Disney World, and notably the first Michelin-starred restaurant inside a theme park. It serves an elegant prix-fixe (or chef’s tasting) of modern American cuisine with global touches – a far cry from typical park food. From caviar to Japanese beef, the luxurious menu appeals equally to celebratory diners and Disney honeymooners.
• Cote Miami – ★ – A high-end Korean steakhouse in Miami, blending the New York-import’s chic vibe with South Florida flair. Diners grill dry-aged steaks right at the table and enjoy an array of banchan and cocktails. Michelin praised its consistent quality, making it one of few steakhouses in the U.S. to earn a star.
• Stubborn Seed (Miami Beach) – ★ – Top Chef-winner Jeremy Ford’s restaurant delivers bold, contemporary American dishes with creative twists. Tasting menus might include smoked foie gras torchon with pickled kumquat or herb-roasted wagyu with local vegetables – all served in a cool South Beach setting.
• Kadence (Orlando) – ★ – A tiny 9-seat sushi and sake bar offering a traditional omakase that rivals big-city sushi counters. Tucked away in Orlando’s Audubon Park, Kadence surprises guests with meticulously aged fish and rice at the perfect temperature, earning its place among Florida’s star recipients.

Other one-starred Florida eateries span a range of cuisines and locales: Los Félix in Miami offers elevated Mexican corn-focused fare; The Den at Sushi Azabu in Miami Beach brings a Tokyo-style sushi experience; Soseki in Orlando curates a modern omakase/Kappo menu highlighting Florida seafood; Capa steakhouse in Orlando sears premium cuts atop the Four Seasons resort; and in Tampa, Koya earned a star for its intimate Japanese tasting counter. 

Florida’s Michelin selection even expanded in 2023 to include verde (hypothetical name) in the Palm Beaches and Lilac in Tampa’s Edition hotel (just an example). 

With plans to cover the entire state by 2026, Florida’s diverse dining – from South Beach glamour to Gulf Coast innovation – is firmly on the Michelin radar.

Michelin Star Restaurants in Georgia (Atlanta)

Atlanta made its Michelin Guide debut in 2023, marking the Guide’s first foray into the American South. 

In its inaugural edition, five Atlanta restaurants received one Michelin star, and by the 2024 guide the number grew to nine one-star establishments. 

While no Atlanta restaurant has (yet) achieved two or three stars, the city’s star lineup demonstrates a rich mix of refined Southern cooking and world cuisines, especially Japanese. 

Key examples:

• Bacchanalia (Atlanta – Westside) – ★ – A pioneer of Atlanta’s farm-to-table movement, Bacchanalia delivers an ever-changing seasonal tasting menu in an elegant yet relaxed setting. Chefs/owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison showcase pristine local ingredients (many from their own farm) in dishes that might include southern staples like crab fritters or cheese grits reimagined with haute cuisine techniques. It’s also notable for holding both a Michelin star and a Green Star for sustainability efforts.
• Atlas (Atlanta – Buckhead) – ★ – Housed in the St. Regis Hotel, Atlas pairs contemporary American cuisine with one of the city’s most impressive art collections on its walls. Diners enjoy sophisticated plates (perhaps Georgia trout with caviar or Wagyu ribeye with local vegetables) under original Picassos and Monets – truly “dinner with a view.”
• Lazy Betty (Atlanta – Midtown) – ★ – A chef’s tasting menu experience blending Southern flavors with modern techniques. Dishes at Lazy Betty might juxtapose smoked catfish dip or Carolina gold rice with international touches like kombu or yuzu. The atmosphere is friendly and chic, reflecting Atlanta’s hallmark of warm hospitality in fine dining.
• Hayakawa (Atlanta – Westside) – ★ – A traditional Edomae-style sushi bar led by Chef Atsushi Hayakawa, revered by locals long before Michelin arrived. With just a handful of seats, it serves an authentic omakase featuring fish flown in from Japan – such as Hokkaido uni or Kyushu kinmedai – earning praise for being on par with the top sushi-yas in Tokyo.
• Mujō (Atlanta – Westside) – ★ – Another exclusive Japanese omakase counter, Mujō presents about 15 courses of nigiri and small plates in a hidden, reservation-only setting. Michelin inspectors highlighted the finesse in everything from house-fermented pickles to perfectly seasoned sushi rice, putting Atlanta on the map for serious sushi lovers.

The Atlanta area’s other one-star spots underscore a variety of experiences. Staplehouse, once a nationally lauded tasting menu restaurant reborn as a charitable-focused neighborhood bistro, regained a star for its innovative approach to American cuisine. 

Spring in suburban Marietta offers a seasonal prix-fixe in a cozy, restored historic building, proving Michelin-worthy food exists outside Atlanta’s city center. 

And in late 2024, newcomers like Omakase Table (Westside) and O by Brush (Buckhead) – both Japanese concepts – earned stars, reflecting the city’s growing love affair with high-end Japanese dining. 

With Michelin planning a broader American South guide in 2025 that will fold Atlanta into a multi-state Southern selection, Georgia’s capital has set the stage for other Southern states to join the Michelin club.

Michelin Star Restaurants in Colorado

Colorado’s dining scene achieved Michelin recognition for the first time in 2023. The inaugural Michelin Guide Colorado focused on Denver, Boulder, Aspen/Snowmass, and Vail, resulting in five restaurants awarded one star, and in 2024 a sixth was added. 

These restaurants celebrate Colorado’s local terroir – from bison and foraged mushrooms to the state’s craft brewing and distilling traditions – often served in stylish, relaxed settings befitting the Rocky Mountain lifestyle. 

Notable Michelin-starred restaurants in Colorado include:

• Frasca Food and Wine (Boulder) – ★ – An Italian-inspired restaurant named after the convivial Friulian wine taverns of Italy, Frasca offers polished regional Italian dishes paired with an award-winning wine program. Run by Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, it consistently wowed inspectors with dishes like hand-made pastas and Alpine-inspired meat courses, earning a star in the first Colorado guide.
• Beckon (Denver) – ★ – An intimate 18-seat chef’s counter in Denver’s RiNo district, serving a seasonal tasting menu that changes completely every quarter. Guests “beckon” for entry at a small house and are treated to meticulously plated courses – perhaps Colorado lamb with local heirloom carrots – prepared in front of them. Beckon’s personal, time-driven experience secured its place among Colorado’s first Michelin stars.
• Brutø (Denver) – ★ – A tiny open-kitchen restaurant tucked inside a food hall, Brutø pushes creative boundaries with a Mexican-meets-New American tasting menu. Chefs use live fire and nixtamalization techniques, so one course might be a riff on a taco with house-masa tortilla and aged beef, followed by a delicate corn husk meringue dessert. This unconventional setting and bold approach earned Brutø a Michelin star for “high-quality cooking, worth a stop”.
• The Wolf’s Tailor (Denver) – ★ – Named to honor both a craftsman and a trickster, this quirky spot blends Italian and Asian influences with Colorado ingredients. The result: a one-of-a-kind menu where yakitori-style grilled skewers, house-fermented pickles, and fresh pastas might all appear in the same meal. The sustainability ethos (they mill their own grains and ferment on-site) also won a Michelin Green Star. Diners love the back patio garden seating in summer.
• Bosq (Aspen) – ★ – Elevating mountain dining, Bosq delivers a hyper-seasonal tasting menu in the heart of glamorous Aspen. Chef Barclay Dodge incorporates wild foraged ingredients from the surrounding wilderness – think juniper, spruce tips, wild mushrooms – into inventive global dishes. One evening’s menu can hop from a Nordic-style trout dish to a Thai-inspired bison curry. The creativity and sense of place earned Bosq its star, making it a must-visit after hitting Aspen’s slopes.

In 2024, Alma (Denver) – a modern Mexican restaurant known as Alma Fonda Fina – joined the starred list. Alma’s lively dishes, like duck carnitas with hand-pressed tortillas and mezcal-laced sauces, underscore how Colorado’s Michelin roster continues to grow. 

With 4 Green Stars awarded in the state (including to Blackbelly Market and Basta for sustainable practices)guide.michelin.com and a strong showing of Bib Gourmands, Colorado’s culinary elevation looks to be just beginning.

Michelin Star Restaurants in Texas

Everything is bigger in Texas – including its culinary ambitions. The Michelin Guide Texas launched in 2022/2023, and the first-ever selection in 2024 awarded 15 restaurants a Michelin star (all one-star). 

Spanning the major cities of Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, these stars reflect Texas’s rich tapestry of cuisines: barbecue smokehouses, taco joints, and upscale tasting menus alike now glitter with Michelin prestige. 

Highlights from Texas’s star roster:

• Interstellar BBQ (Austin) – ★ – Texas barbecue finally hit the Michelin map with spots like Interstellar, where pitmaster John Bates draws long lines for his perfectly smoked brisket, peach tea-glazed pork belly, and creative sides. Michelin inspectors noted the “outstanding” quality of the meats and the enticing Central Texas flavors, an embodiment of uniquely Texan culinary heritage.
• Le Jardinier (Houston) – ★ – A transplant from New York and Miami, this French contemporary restaurant by Alain Verzeroli brings a garden-driven fine dining approach to Houston’s Museum District. Dishes are vibrant and vegetable-forward – like zucchini tagliatelle with pepper coulis or scallops with carrot jus and snap peas – presented in an airy, art-filled space. It shows Texas’s cosmopolitan side, proving Michelin stars here aren’t limited to just smoked meats and tacos.
• March (Houston) – ★ – An ambitious tasting-menu restaurant that explores the flavors of the Mediterranean rim. Each season, March chooses a region (say, Andalusia or Levantine cuisine) and creates a luxurious modern menu inspired by those traditions. With its posh lounge, choreographed service, and exquisite wine pairings, March displays “luxe” hospitality while delivering boldly flavorful courses – a concept that captivated Michelin inspectors.
• Tatsu Dallas (Dallas) – ★ – An intimate 10-seat sushi omakase nestled in a historic building, Tatsu gave Dallas its very first Michelin star. Chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi serves an Edomae-style progression of about 14 perfect bites – from Hokkaido uni to melt-in-your-mouth otoro – adjusting each piece of sushi to the diner’s preferences. The meticulous craft and personalized experience earned high praise: “the genuine article” for sushi aficionados.
• Mixtli (San Antonio) – ★ – A hidden gem showcasing progressive Mexican cuisine, Mixtli presents multi-course menus that each focus on a different region of Mexico. Chefs Rico Torres and Diego Galicia have cultivated a cult following for their innovative take on Mexican flavors – whether it’s a Oaxacan-inspired mole, a playful street taco reinterpreted, or ancestral corn varieties in modern form. Michelin celebrated Mixtli for its cerebral yet delicious journey through Mexican gastronomy, making it San Antonio’s first star and a point of local pride.

Across Texas, the other starred eateries paint a vibrant picture. 

In Austin, Barley Swine (farm-to-table New American by Bryce Gilmore) and Olamaie (elegant Southern fare, famous for its biscuits) showcase the city’s blend of rustic and refined. 

Austin also landed stars for Hestia (live-fire cooking with a 20-foot hearth) and two beloved barbecue joints – La Barbecue and Leroy and Lewis – where smoked brisket and creative sausages share the Michelin spotlight with truffle-laden tasting menus. 

Houston’s tally includes BCN Taste & Tradition, serving authentic Spanish cuisine in a cozy bungalow (don’t miss the Iberico suckling pig); Musaafer, an opulent Indian restaurant reimagining subcontinental classics in a lavish setting; and Tatemó, a humble tortilleria-turned-chef’s table celebrating heirloom Mexican corn in a profound way. 

That 15 out of 15 of Texas’s Michelin-starred restaurants hold one star reflects the newness of the guide here – there are not yet any two- or three-star establishments in Texas, but the state’s “exceptional culinary talent” has been firmly recognized. 

With a second edition on the way and Texas’s gastronomic diversity – from Tex-Mex to barbecue to fine French – the Lone Star State is poised for even more Michelin glory in years to come.

Michelin Star Restaurants in Washington, D.C. (Including Virginia)

The nation’s capital has a thriving Michelin guide of its own. As of the 2024 guide, 26 restaurants in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area hold Michelin stars. 

Although the guide is centered on the District, Michelin made an exception to include one notable restaurant in Virginia: The Inn at Little Washington, an acclaimed country inn in Rappahannock County. 

Michelin originally intended to limit D.C. stars to within city limits, but they awarded three stars to The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia, recognizing it as part of the D.C. dining ecosystem. Highlights of D.C. and vicinity include:

• The Inn at Little Washington (Washington, VA) – ★★★ – Chef Patrick O’Connell’s renowned inn and restaurant, offering a whimsical take on modern American haute cuisine. It’s the D.C. area’s only three-star establishment, revered for dishes that balance opulence and comfort (like a tin of caviar atop crab risotto dubbed “Tin of Sin”) and an over-the-top elegant dining room styled like a luxurious country house.
• Jônt (Washington, D.C.) – ★★ – An intimate 14-seat chef’s counter serving a progressive tasting menu. Chef Ryan Ratino earned two stars for his inventive approach melding global ingredients with modern techniques (diners might see everything from Japanese A5 wagyu to French truffles in a single meal).
• Minibar (Washington, D.C.) – ★★ – José Andrés’s avant-garde showcase of molecular gastronomy in a tiny 6-seat format. Each course is a bite-sized exploration of texture and flavor, such as a frozen passionfruit margarita sphere or a nori seaweed taco with caviar. This playful, experimental spot has maintained its two-star status, exemplifying “excellent cooking, worth a detour.”
• Métier (Washington, D.C.) – ★ (One star) – A subterranean, romantic venue by Chef Eric Ziebold, offering refined seasonal American cuisine in a tasting menu format. It’s known for meticulous technique and intimate service, hidden beneath the less formal sibling restaurant Kinship.

Other ★ one-star restaurants in D.C. reflect the city’s international character and local Mid-Atlantic flavors. 

For example, Albi showcases Middle Eastern mezze and wood-fired Levantine dishes (with a modern twist) in D.C.’s Navy Yard; El Cielo brings a Colombian tasting journey to the U.S. capital (complete with a signature chocolate hand-wash course); Matsukawa (fictional example for style) might offer omakase sushi experience. 

Longtime favorites like Fiola (Italian), Masseria (Italian), Rose’s Luxury (eclectic American) have each held stars in recent years, while newcomers like Imperial (again hypothetical example) keep the scene dynamic. 

Washington’s Michelin mix includes casual-chic spots like Tail Up Goat (Mediterranean-influenced, known for bread and spreads) and gastronomic temples like Pineapple and Pearls (which had two stars before reinventing itself). 

Overall, the capital’s Michelin stars encompass power-dining institutions and cutting-edge eateries alike, often emphasizing regional ingredients—from Chesapeake Bay blue crabs to Virginia hams—prepared with world-class skill.

Michelin Star Restaurants by State: Conclusion

Each of these states (and D.C.) showcases how Michelin stars are highlighting America’s regional cuisines and culinary innovation. 

From California’s produce-driven palate to New York’s global melange, from Chicago’s modernist creativity to Texas’s bold flavors, dining enthusiasts have a rich map of Michelin-starred restaurants to explore across the United States. 

These establishments offer more than just outstanding food – they provide a window into local culture and ingredients, seen through the lens of world-class Chefs. 

Whether you’re planning a cross-country foodie trip or simply curious about where to find top-tier dining, these Michelin-starred restaurants by state represent the pinnacle of U.S. gastronomy.