Michelin 2026: Bay Area sweeps with two new three-star restaurants
Key Questions
Which Bay Area restaurants received three Michelin stars in 2026?
Californios in San Francisco and Enclos in Sonoma both earned three stars. Californios is the first Mexican restaurant worldwide to achieve this rating.
What new one-star recognition was given to a Filipino restaurant?
Naides received one Michelin star, joining Troubadour and Wolfsbane. This marks significant validation for Filipino fine dining in the Bay Area.
Which restaurants lost their Michelin stars in the 2026 guide?
O', Shota, Kenzo, and Le Comptoir are among the notable losses. The full list of Northern California star ratings has now been confirmed.
What trends were highlighted alongside the Michelin awards?
Nonalcoholic pairings and a focus on ingredient sourcing emerged as key trends. The awards also underscore the Bay Area's overall prestige in fine dining.
Did any Los Angeles restaurants receive star upgrades?
Kato in LA advanced to two Michelin stars. The ceremony emphasized major validation for diverse cuisines across California.
Californios becomes first Mexican three-star ever; Enclos (Sonoma) also three stars. Naides (Filipino) earns one star, joining Troubadour and Wolfsbane. Kato (LA) jumps to two stars. Major validation for Filipino fine dining and overall Bay Area prestige. Losses include O', Shota, Kenzo, Le Comptoir. Trend: nonalcoholic pairings and ingredient sourcing. Full list now confirmed.