Californios became the first Mexican cuisine restaurant in the world to be awarded three stars when the 2026 California Michelin Guide reveal was held Wednesday night in San Diego. Overall, Northern and Central California restaurants maintained their dominance in the highest rankings. Here are the starred restaurants on the list from those regions.
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THREE STARS (Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey)
Atelier Crenn, San Francisco
Benu, San Francisco
Californios, San Francisco (elevated from 2 stars)
Enclos, Sonoma (elevated from 2 stars)
Quince, San Francisco
SingleThread, Healdsburg
The French Laundry, Yountville
TWO STARS (Excellent cuisine, worth a detour)
Acquerello, San Francisco
Aubergine, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Birdsong, San Francisco
Commis, Oakland
Harbor House Inn, Elk
Kiln, San Francisco
Lazy Bear, San Francisco
Saison, San Francisco
Sons & Daughters, San Francisco
ONE STAR (High-quality cooking, worth a stop)
7 Adams, San Francisco
Angler, San Francisco
Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford
Auro, Calistoga
Chez Noir, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Cyrus, Geyserville
Hilda and Jesse, San Francisco
Kin Khao, San Francisco
The Kitchen, Sacramento
Localis, Sacramento
Madcap, San Anselmo
Mister Jiu’s, San Francisco
Naides, San Francisco (new)
Nari, San Francisco
Niku Steakhouse, San Francisco
Nisei, San Francisco
Plumed Horse, Saratoga
Press, St. Helena
The Progress, San Francisco
Protégé, Palo Alto
San Ho Won, San Francisco
Selby’s, Redwood City
Sorrel, San Francisco
Ssal, San Francisco
State Bird Provisions, San Francisco
Sun Moon Studio, Oakland
Troubadour, Healdsburg (new)
The Village Pub, Woodside
Wakuriya, San Mateo
Wolfsbane, San Francisco (new)
