Benu is the first restaurant in San Francisco to have received Three Michelin Stars. Located in the SoMa district, Benu was opened in 2010 by chef Corey Lee, the former Chef de Cuisine at the French Laundry.
The Michelin Guides are a series of guide books that have been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900. The Guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few restaurants in certain geographic areas. Michelin also publishes the Green Guides, a series of general guides to cities, regions, and countries.
Alinea is a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In 2010, Alinea was awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide. Since the closing on December 20, 2017, of Grace, Alinea remains one of only two Chicago restaurants, with the other one being Smyth, added in 2023, with three Michelin stars. Alinea charges $175–225 for its second-floor salon menu, and $285–345 for its first floor gallery menu.
RIA was an American restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. Located in the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, it originally opened in 2009, serving upscale French cuisine. RIA was popular with critics, earning many awards, including two Michelin stars. After losing executive chef Jason McLeod in 2011, RIA closed on July 27, 2012, after replacement Danny Grant left his restaurant position.
Acadia was a restaurant in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It was opened by Ryan McCaskey in 2011. The restaurant served New American cuisine inspired by Maine's culinary history. It received Michelin stars several years in a row until its closure in 2020.
Hayato is a Michelin Guide-starred Japanese and seafood/sushi restaurant in Los Angeles, California. It's chef and owner is Brandon Hayato Go. The restaurant is located in the ROW DTLA commercial district and serves traditional Kaiseki style of multi-course dinner.
Gwen is a Michelin-starred restaurant and butcher shop in Hollywood, California.
Lilac is a Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant in Tampa, Florida. Established in 2022, the fine dining establishment by chef John Fraser features a tasting menu.
Citrin is a Michelin-starred French restaurant in Santa Monica, California.
Manzke was a Michelin-starred restaurant in Los Angeles, California. It opened in March 2022 and was awarded its Michelin star later that year. According to the Michelin Guide, the restaurant offered a "ten-course tasting menu boasting a contemporary style that blends French techniques with Californian influences and Asian notes". The Infatuation says Manzke served American and French cuisine.
Marlena was a restaurant serving American cuisine in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, California. The restaurant opened in 2020.
Nisei by David Yoshimura is a restaurant in San Francisco, California. It was awarded its first Michelin star in the 2022 Michelin Guide.
Avery was a restaurant in San Francisco, California. The restaurant served New American cuisine and had received a Michelin star. Avery closed in November 2023.
Frilu was a restaurant in Markham, Ontario, Canada. The restaurant had received a Michelin star in 2022, and retained it in 2023. The restaurant also earned a 'Green Star', which recognizes restaurants for their leadership in sustainability, in the 2023 edition of the Guide.
Joomak Banjum was a Korean restaurant in New York City. Eater New York has described Joomak Banjum as "a modern Korean spot with occasional Chinese flair". The restaurant had received a Michelin star. The restaurant closed on February 18, 2024, due to “skyrocketing” rent increases with one of the former owner Sarah Kang opening up a "Korean Royal Court Cuisine" restaurant called Beut in the same space and Jiho Kim looking for another space to open a "2.0" version of the restaurant.
Meju is a Korean restaurant in Long Island City, Queens, New York. The restaurant has received a Michelin star. The restaurant offers a tasting menu with multiple courses, focused mainly on fermentation.
Akoko is a Michelin-starred West African restaurant in London.
Cariño is a Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
