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All the Michelin Star Restaurants in the Bay Area, Mapped

Discover the stars closest to you, or strategize your driving and dining itinerary

by Dianne de Guzman and Eater Staff Updated Aug 7, 2024, 10:18am PDT

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| Patricia Chang

by Dianne de Guzman and Eater Staff Updated Aug 7, 2024, 10:18am PDT

Michelin updated its California guide again in July, doling out a fresh round of stars for 2024 at a ceremony held at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay. This year, three new one-star restaurants from the San Francisco Bay Area have been added to the Guide, bringing the total to 85 restaurants with Michelin stars in California. And, per usual, a number of those are in San Francisco and wine country: we have stars awarded to 51 restaurants, the highest concentration of three-star restaurants, and nine Green Star designations for “outstanding eco-friendly commitments.”

So to discover the stars closest to you, or devise your driving and dining itinerary, here’s exactly where those Michelin stars are shining across the greater Bay Area, stretching from Mendocino to Carmel. Check it all out below, and then when you’re looking for more, head here to check out Michelin Bib Gourmands.

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Harbor House Inn

Harbor House was promoted to two stars in 2022, thanks to its fine-dining farm-to-table fare in a gorgeous natural setting on the Mendocino coastline. The restaurant also received a Green Star. (2 stars)

5600 CA-1, Elk, CA 95432

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Cyrus

Cyrus saw a triumphant return in September 2022 after closing for 10 years, with chef Douglas Keane overseeing an ambitious menu that moves diners through a 20-course meal in various rooms of the restaurant, including one room with a chocolate waterfall. (1 star)

275 CA-128, Geyserville, CA 95441

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SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn

The highly acclaimed SingleThread’s focus on hyper-seasonal food meticulously plated with moss and flowers remains a stunner. The restaurant also has a Green Star designation. (3 stars)

131 North St, Healdsburg, CA 95448

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Auro

Nestled inside the Four Seasons Napa Valley, chef Rogelio Garcia’s restaurant Auro celebrates seasonality with an accompanying, hefty wine list leaning on bottles from the Calistoga area. (1 star)

400 Silverado Trail N, Calistoga, CA 94515

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Localis

The menu changes monthly at this Sacramento gem, but expect nothing but locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients thoughtfully prepared by chef Christopher Barnum-Dann and his team. (1 star)

2031 S St, Sacramento, CA 95811

A plate of food.

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The Kitchen

Chef Kelly McCown’s restaurant the Kitchen maintained its star, with the Michelin Guide stating that the restaurant feels “like an uproarious party.” (1 star)

915 Broadway, Sacramento, California 95818

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Auberge du Soleil

For more than a decade, this Napa favorite has served tasting menus and perfect pairings with vineyard views. (1 star)

180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573

Modern dessert at Auberge du Soleil

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PRESS Restaurant

Press is known for being home to one of the largest Napa Valley wine collections in the area, but the food under chef Philip Tessier is just as noteworthy with its hyperfocus on highlighting local purveyors from wine glass to plate. (1 star)

587 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574

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The French Laundry

The Napa institution is still a fine-dining destination, with quite the waitlist, drawing food and wine lovers from around the world for $350-plus tasting menus. The French Laundry also has a Green Star designation. (3 stars)

6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599

The French Laundry

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Kenzo

Kenzo’s exquisite kaiseki and sake pairings are served to a coveted 25 seats in a minimalist space. (1 star)

1339 Pearl St, Napa, CA 94559

Kenzo

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Madcap

At the base of Mount Tam, a former French Laundry chef serves hyper-seasonal menus with a little less fuss. (1 star)

198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

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Chez Panisse

Chez Panisse’s renown for using seasonal, locally-grown produce and products under the guidance of chef Alice Waters has cemented this Berkeley restaurant as a favorite. (Green Star)

1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709

The exterior of Chez Panisse is seen along Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, Calif. Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

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Pomet

Pomet is the epitome of the farm-to-table ethos, as it’s run by Aomboon Deasy, one of the owners of K&J Orchards. (Green Star)

4029 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

A simple salad with apples, walnuts, and various lettuces.

Commis

Chef James Syhabout’s restaurant in Oakland continues to impress the inspectors with tasting menus in a relaxed space. (2 stars)

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OpenTable

3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Halibut and asparagus with borage salt, shiso, and grilled fish bone vinegar, served in an oversized white bowl

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Hilda and Jesse

Brunch and dinner get a playful, modern #funluxury update set in a “modernist diner” environment. (1 star)

701 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133

A double stack of buttermilk pancakes.

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Le Comptoir at Bar Crenn

Bar Crenn is known for its caviar bites and bubbles, served in a Parisian flea-chic living room, and maintains its Michelin star for another year. Bar Crenn also received a Green Star. (1 star)

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SevenRooms

3131 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Atelier Crenn

Dominique Crenn remains the only three-star female chef in America, known for her revelatory tasting menus starring briny fish and seasonal vegetables, chased by remarkable desserts. The restaurant also has a Green Star designation. (3 stars)

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Capital One Dining

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SevenRooms

3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Restaurant Nisei

Leave your expectations at the door upon your visit at Nisei; instead, experience chef David Yoshimura’s refined menu of California-influenced Japanese cuisine, emphasizing seasonality and balance. (1 star)

2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Quince

Cozied up in historic Jackson Square, Quince is a fine-dining special occasion restaurant, from the caviar openers to the macaron mignardises. The space recently underwent a massive renovation and chef Michael Tusk rolled out two tiers of tasting menus to give diners more flexibility. The restaurant also has a Green Star designation. (3 stars)

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Capital One Dining

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SevenRooms

470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

A white plate filled with veggies such as baby carrots and broth.

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SSAL

This restaurant led by couple Hyunyoung Bae and Junsoo Bae combines Korean-inspired fine dining with California cuisine. (1 star)

2226 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

A green sauce is poured into a bowl with crispy skinned fish.

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Mister Jiu's

This upscale Chinese restaurant from chef Brandon Jew remains impressive for its legendary whole-roasted duck among other dishes. (1 star)

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Capital One Dining

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28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

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Angler

The woodfire smoke-tinged seafood sister spot from the Saison team is still a star. (1 star)

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Capital One Dining

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SevenRooms

132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105

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Acquerello

The Cal-Italian destination on top of Nob Hill continues to dazzle inspectors with elaborate pasta dishes and floral arrangements. (2 stars)

1722 Sacramento Street NEAR VAN NESS &, Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Octopus from Acquerello

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The Shota

The Shota became a fan favorite for its fatty tuna takeout boxes during the pandemic, but the omakase service in its serene space is where the restaurant continues to shine, beyond the food. (1 star)

115 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94104

Inari sushi from Yubu by the Shota

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Sons & Daughters

Sons & Daughters’ seasonal tasting menu leans New Nordic and is served in an intimate black-and-cream space led by chef Harrison Cheney, recipient of the 2023 Michelin Young Chef Award. (2 star)

708 Bush Street Between Bush &, Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Dishes from Michelin-starred Sons & Daughters

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Sorrel

The Pac Heights neighborhood standout still shines with courses of seasonal vegetables and fresh pastas. (1 star)

3228 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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O' by Claude Le Tohic

Ride the elevator all the way to the top floor of ONE65, the many-layered French emporium, and O’ by Claude Le Tohic is the fine dining room, complete with gasp-inducing cheese and dessert carts. (1 star)

165 O'Farrell St 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102

7 Adams

Chefs David Fisher and Serena Chow Fisher highlight California cuisine and produce in two formats: an affordable tasting menu and a chef’s counter experience. (1 star)

1963 Sutter St (Fillmore), San Francisco, CA 94115

Dessert from 7 Adams in San Francisco

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Nari

Chef Pim Techamuanvivit’s Nari offers an upscale restaurant experience inside the Hotel Kabuki and showcases a wider breadth of Thai cuisine. (1 star)

1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Benu

Corey Lee’s acclaimed original restaurant is an “oasis in the heart of the city,” so the inspectors say, serving gorgeously plated courses in tasting menus. (3 stars)

22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Benu

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Kin Khao

Temporarily closed for the entirety of the pandemic, Kin Khao returned in 2022 and managed to maintain a star for its funky and fiery Thai dishes. (1 star)

55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

bowl of khao soi curry broth noodles topped with green herbs and crispy egg noodles

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State Bird Provisions

With its dim sum–inspired carts and legendary quail, State Bird is still notoriously hard to book a table. (1 star)

1529 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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The Progress

Just next door to sister restaurant State Bird, the Progress has another star in its own right, and the big duck platter and peanut milk aren’t to be missed. (1 star)

1525 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Devil’s Gulch rabbit at the Progress

Aphotic

A refocus on transparency in seafood sourcing at chef Peter Hemsley’s restaurant Aphotic places sea life front and center on the plate in both sweet and savory courses. The restaurant also has a Green Star designation. (1 star)

816 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Trout roe over a small ball rice on a denim blue napkin at San Francisco restaurant Aphotic.

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Saison

Saison’s status as an open wood fire restaurant still appeals to diners (and Michelin inspectors) with its strong tasting menu program. (2 stars)

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Capital One Dining

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SevenRooms

178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Uni toast at Saison

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Birdsong

Birdsong ascends with woodfired seafood dishes inspired by the West Coast from chef Christopher Bleidorn. (2 stars)

1085 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Kiln

Led by chef John Wesley, who won the 2024 Young Chef Award, Kiln’s menu uses French, Japanese, and Scandinavian cooking techniques to achieve impactful dishes fashioned in a minimalist style. (1 star)

149 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

A thick black dish with a squiggly brown bite perched on top.

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Californios

Chef Val M. Cantu’s California Mexican restaurant Californios continues to impress in its much-larger home in SoMa. (2 stars)

355 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

A dish from San Francisco’s Californios.

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Niku Steakhouse

Niku Steakhouse is a decadent restaurant from the Omakase restaurant group offering bites of premium wagyu. (1 star)

61 Division St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Osito

Chef Seth Stowaway’s restaurant Osito is a tribute to cooking by live fire, pulling off the difficult task with aplomb in a communal seating environment meant to encourage conversation and community. (1 star)

2875 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Lazy Bear

Lazy Bear’s outrageous dinner party in the Mission offers a modern and ambitious restaurant experience for diners. (2 stars)

3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Lazy Bear

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SAN HO WON

Chefs Corey Lee and Jeong-In Hwang’s menu at San Ho Won focuses on Korean charcoal barbecue but incorporates local ingredients and fine dining techniques. (1 star)

2170 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Korean barbecue in a lettuce leaf at San Ho Won

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Sushi Yoshizumi

The San Mateo sushi favorite is still an in-demand reservation. (1 star)

325 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Sushi Yoshizumi

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Wakuriya

With one counter, one chef, and one star, Wakuriya is a shopping center gem. (1 star)

115 De Anza Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Wakuriya

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Selby's

A luxurious steakhouse from the Bacchus group (Spruce, Village Pub), complete with tomahawaks and a martini cart. (1 star)

3001 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061

Sliced steak from Selby’s

The Village Pub

Yet another star from the Bacchus group (Spruce, Selby’s), the Village Pub keeps the wealthy rolling hills of Woodside in Cal country classics. (1 star)

2967 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062

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Protégé

Two French Laundry grads, a chef and a somm, delight with a more relaxed seven-course tasting menu in Palo Alto. (1 star)

250 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Chez TJ

Chez TJ is a longtime special occasion destination, serving many courses within a Victorian home in Mountain View. (1 star)

938 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041

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Plumed Horse

Tucked away in Saratoga, the Plumed Horse is an over-the-top fine dining destination, from the chandeliers to the chocolate cart. (1 star)

14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

Plumed Horse

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Chez Noir

The welcoming effect of housing Jonny and Monique Black’s restaurant Chez Noir in the same space as their literal home — the couple lives above the Carmel-By-The-Sea restaurant — is unmatched in both hospitality and food. (1 star)

5th Ave between Dolores and, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

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Aubergine the restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel

In food-and-wine-obsessed Carmel, Aubergine serves an ocean-inspired menu to the beautiful dining room within L’Auberge’s chateau of a hotel. (2 star)

7th avenue Monte Verde St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

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Harbor House Inn

5600 CA-1, Elk, CA 95432

Harbor House was promoted to two stars in 2022, thanks to its fine-dining farm-to-table fare in a gorgeous natural setting on the Mendocino coastline. The restaurant also received a Green Star. (2 stars)

5600 CA-1, Elk, CA 95432

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Cyrus

275 CA-128, Geyserville, CA 95441

Cyrus saw a triumphant return in September 2022 after closing for 10 years, with chef Douglas Keane overseeing an ambitious menu that moves diners through a 20-course meal in various rooms of the restaurant, including one room with a chocolate waterfall. (1 star)

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275 CA-128, Geyserville, CA 95441

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SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn

131 North St, Healdsburg, CA 95448

The highly acclaimed SingleThread’s focus on hyper-seasonal food meticulously plated with moss and flowers remains a stunner. The restaurant also has a Green Star designation. (3 stars)

131 North St, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Visit Website

Auro

400 Silverado Trail N, Calistoga, CA 94515

Nestled inside the Four Seasons Napa Valley, chef Rogelio Garcia’s restaurant Auro celebrates seasonality with an accompanying, hefty wine list leaning on bottles from the Calistoga area. (1 star)

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400 Silverado Trail N, Calistoga, CA 94515

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Localis

2031 S St, Sacramento, CA 95811

The menu changes monthly at this Sacramento gem, but expect nothing but locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients thoughtfully prepared by chef Christopher Barnum-Dann and his team. (1 star)

2031 S St, Sacramento, CA 95811

Visit Website

A plate of food.

The Kitchen

915 Broadway, Sacramento, California 95818

Chef Kelly McCown’s restaurant the Kitchen maintained its star, with the Michelin Guide stating that the restaurant feels “like an uproarious party.” (1 star)

915 Broadway, Sacramento, California 95818

Visit Website

Auberge du Soleil

180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573

For more than a decade, this Napa favorite has served tasting menus and perfect pairings with vineyard views. (1 star)

180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573

Visit Website

Modern dessert at Auberge du Soleil

PRESS Restaurant

587 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574

Press is known for being home to one of the largest Napa Valley wine collections in the area, but the food under chef Philip Tessier is just as noteworthy with its hyperfocus on highlighting local purveyors from wine glass to plate. (1 star)

587 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574

Visit Website

The French Laundry

6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599

The Napa institution is still a fine-dining destination, with quite the waitlist, drawing food and wine lovers from around the world for $350-plus tasting menus. The French Laundry also has a Green Star designation. (3 stars)

6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599

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The French Laundry

Kenzo

1339 Pearl St, Napa, CA 94559

Kenzo’s exquisite kaiseki and sake pairings are served to a coveted 25 seats in a minimalist space. (1 star)

1339 Pearl St, Napa, CA 94559

Visit Website

Kenzo

Madcap

198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

At the base of Mount Tam, a former French Laundry chef serves hyper-seasonal menus with a little less fuss. (1 star)

198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Visit Website

Chez Panisse

1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709

Chez Panisse’s renown for using seasonal, locally-grown produce and products under the guidance of chef Alice Waters has cemented this Berkeley restaurant as a favorite. (Green Star)

1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709

Visit Website

The exterior of Chez Panisse is seen along Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, Calif. Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

Pomet

4029 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Pomet is the epitome of the farm-to-table ethos, as it’s run by Aomboon Deasy, one of the owners of K&J Orchards. (Green Star)

4029 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Visit Website

A simple salad with apples, walnuts, and various lettuces.

Commis

3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Chef James Syhabout’s restaurant in Oakland continues to impress the inspectors with tasting menus in a relaxed space. (2 stars)

3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Visit Website

Halibut and asparagus with borage salt, shiso, and grilled fish bone vinegar, served in an oversized white bowl

Hilda and Jesse

701 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133

Brunch and dinner get a playful, modern #funluxury update set in a “modernist diner” environment. (1 star)

701 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133

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A double stack of buttermilk pancakes.

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Le Comptoir at Bar Crenn

3131 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Bar Crenn is known for its caviar bites and bubbles, served in a Parisian flea-chic living room, and maintains its Michelin star for another year. Bar Crenn also received a Green Star. (1 star)

3131 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

Atelier Crenn

3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Dominique Crenn remains the only three-star female chef in America, known for her revelatory tasting menus starring briny fish and seasonal vegetables, chased by remarkable desserts. The restaurant also has a Green Star designation. (3 stars)

3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Visit Website

Restaurant Nisei

2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Leave your expectations at the door upon your visit at Nisei; instead, experience chef David Yoshimura’s refined menu of California-influenced Japanese cuisine, emphasizing seasonality and balance. (1 star)

Open in Google Maps

2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Visit Website

Quince

470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

Cozied up in historic Jackson Square, Quince is a fine-dining special occasion restaurant, from the caviar openers to the macaron mignardises. The space recently underwent a massive renovation and chef Michael Tusk rolled out two tiers of tasting menus to give diners more flexibility. The restaurant also has a Green Star designation. (3 stars)

470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

Visit Website

A white plate filled with veggies such as baby carrots and broth.

SSAL

2226 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

This restaurant led by couple Hyunyoung Bae and Junsoo Bae combines Korean-inspired fine dining with California cuisine. (1 star)

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2226 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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A green sauce is poured into a bowl with crispy skinned fish.

Mister Jiu's

28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

This upscale Chinese restaurant from chef Brandon Jew remains impressive for its legendary whole-roasted duck among other dishes. (1 star)

28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

Visit Website

Angler

132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105

The woodfire smoke-tinged seafood sister spot from the Saison team is still a star. (1 star)

132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105

Visit Website

Acquerello

1722 Sacramento Street NEAR VAN NESS &, Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

The Cal-Italian destination on top of Nob Hill continues to dazzle inspectors with elaborate pasta dishes and floral arrangements. (2 stars)

1722 Sacramento Street NEAR VAN NESS &, Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Visit Website

Octopus from Acquerello

The Shota

115 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94104

The Shota became a fan favorite for its fatty tuna takeout boxes during the pandemic, but the omakase service in its serene space is where the restaurant continues to shine, beyond the food. (1 star)

115 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94104

Visit Website

Inari sushi from Yubu by the Shota

Sons & Daughters

708 Bush Street Between Bush &, Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Sons & Daughters’ seasonal tasting menu leans New Nordic and is served in an intimate black-and-cream space led by chef Harrison Cheney, recipient of the 2023 Michelin Young Chef Award. (2 star)

708 Bush Street Between Bush &, Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Visit Website

Dishes from Michelin-starred Sons & Daughters

Sorrel

3228 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

The Pac Heights neighborhood standout still shines with courses of seasonal vegetables and fresh pastas. (1 star)

3228 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Visit Website

O' by Claude Le Tohic

165 O'Farrell St 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102

Ride the elevator all the way to the top floor of ONE65, the many-layered French emporium, and O’ by Claude Le Tohic is the fine dining room, complete with gasp-inducing cheese and dessert carts. (1 star)

165 O'Farrell St 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102

Visit Website

7 Adams

1963 Sutter St (Fillmore), San Francisco, CA 94115

Chefs David Fisher and Serena Chow Fisher highlight California cuisine and produce in two formats: an affordable tasting menu and a chef’s counter experience. (1 star)

1963 Sutter St (Fillmore), San Francisco, CA 94115

Visit Website

Dessert from 7 Adams in San Francisco

Nari

1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Chef Pim Techamuanvivit’s Nari offers an upscale restaurant experience inside the Hotel Kabuki and showcases a wider breadth of Thai cuisine. (1 star)

1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Visit Website

Benu

22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Corey Lee’s acclaimed original restaurant is an “oasis in the heart of the city,” so the inspectors say, serving gorgeously plated courses in tasting menus. (3 stars)

22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Visit Website

Benu

Kin Khao

55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Temporarily closed for the entirety of the pandemic, Kin Khao returned in 2022 and managed to maintain a star for its funky and fiery Thai dishes. (1 star)

55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Visit Website

bowl of khao soi curry broth noodles topped with green herbs and crispy egg noodles

State Bird Provisions

1529 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

With its dim sum–inspired carts and legendary quail, State Bird is still notoriously hard to book a table. (1 star)

1529 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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The Progress

1525 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Just next door to sister restaurant State Bird, the Progress has another star in its own right, and the big duck platter and peanut milk aren’t to be missed. (1 star)

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1525 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Devil’s Gulch rabbit at the Progress

Aphotic

816 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107

A refocus on transparency in seafood sourcing at chef Peter Hemsley’s restaurant Aphotic places sea life front and center on the plate in both sweet and savory courses. The restaurant also has a Green Star designation. (1 star)

816 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Visit Website

Trout roe over a small ball rice on a denim blue napkin at San Francisco restaurant Aphotic.

Saison

178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Saison’s status as an open wood fire restaurant still appeals to diners (and Michelin inspectors) with its strong tasting menu program. (2 stars)

178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Visit Website

Uni toast at Saison

Birdsong

1085 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Birdsong ascends with woodfired seafood dishes inspired by the West Coast from chef Christopher Bleidorn. (2 stars)

1085 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Visit Website

Kiln

149 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Led by chef John Wesley, who won the 2024 Young Chef Award, Kiln’s menu uses French, Japanese, and Scandinavian cooking techniques to achieve impactful dishes fashioned in a minimalist style. (1 star)

149 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Visit Website

A thick black dish with a squiggly brown bite perched on top.

Californios

355 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Chef Val M. Cantu’s California Mexican restaurant Californios continues to impress in its much-larger home in SoMa. (2 stars)

355 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Visit Website

A dish from San Francisco’s Californios.

Niku Steakhouse

61 Division St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Niku Steakhouse is a decadent restaurant from the Omakase restaurant group offering bites of premium wagyu. (1 star)

61 Division St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Visit Website

Osito

2875 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Chef Seth Stowaway’s restaurant Osito is a tribute to cooking by live fire, pulling off the difficult task with aplomb in a communal seating environment meant to encourage conversation and community. (1 star)

2875 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

Lazy Bear

3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Lazy Bear’s outrageous dinner party in the Mission offers a modern and ambitious restaurant experience for diners. (2 stars)

3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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SAN HO WON

2170 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Chefs Corey Lee and Jeong-In Hwang’s menu at San Ho Won focuses on Korean charcoal barbecue but incorporates local ingredients and fine dining techniques. (1 star)

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2170 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Korean barbecue in a lettuce leaf at San Ho Won

Sushi Yoshizumi

325 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

The San Mateo sushi favorite is still an in-demand reservation. (1 star)

325 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Wakuriya

115 De Anza Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

With one counter, one chef, and one star, Wakuriya is a shopping center gem. (1 star)

115 De Anza Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

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Selby's

3001 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061

A luxurious steakhouse from the Bacchus group (Spruce, Village Pub), complete with tomahawaks and a martini cart. (1 star)

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3001 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061

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Sliced steak from Selby’s

The Village Pub

2967 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062

Yet another star from the Bacchus group (Spruce, Selby’s), the Village Pub keeps the wealthy rolling hills of Woodside in Cal country classics. (1 star)

2967 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062

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Protégé

250 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Two French Laundry grads, a chef and a somm, delight with a more relaxed seven-course tasting menu in Palo Alto. (1 star)

250 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Chez TJ

938 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Chez TJ is a longtime special occasion destination, serving many courses within a Victorian home in Mountain View. (1 star)

938 Villa St, Mountain View, CA 94041

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Plumed Horse

14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

Tucked away in Saratoga, the Plumed Horse is an over-the-top fine dining destination, from the chandeliers to the chocolate cart. (1 star)

14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

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Chez Noir

5th Ave between Dolores and, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

The welcoming effect of housing Jonny and Monique Black’s restaurant Chez Noir in the same space as their literal home — the couple lives above the Carmel-By-The-Sea restaurant — is unmatched in both hospitality and food. (1 star)

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5th Ave between Dolores and, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

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Aubergine the restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel

7th avenue Monte Verde St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

In food-and-wine-obsessed Carmel, Aubergine serves an ocean-inspired menu to the beautiful dining room within L’Auberge’s chateau of a hotel. (2 star)

7th avenue Monte Verde St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

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