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TIL the Bay Area has 44% (7/16) of the Michelin 3 starred restaurants in the US New York has 5, LA has 2

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The San Francisco Standard

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With this year’s Michelin star announcements, and the anointment of two more three-star restaurants, it’s official: The Bay Area is the U.S. capital of fine dining.

: Sara Deseran sfstandard.com/2026/07/01/off

11:45 AM · Jul 13, 2026

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Todd Miller

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Putting this in perspective, the Bay Area has 16 and Tokyo has 170. I'm honestly surprised we don't have more in the US. A couple decades ago Vegas had 17 and now we have none.

This is about 3 starred restaurants. Tokyo has 12, Bay Area has 7

but I feel like this isn’t a super valid way to look at it when Michelin doesn’t evaluate every place in the US

Look at what

I know it’s not what you’re saying/implying but it’s funny how many ppl are walking away w the wrong conclusion here Completely missing the word “fine” in fine dining Avg person would prefer a local hole in the wall vs 3 star ‘tasting experience’

Yup, for me personally new york is a much better place to dine. I prefer hole in the walls and Michelin 1 stars

Does that include wine country?

Yes- 4 in SF, 3 in wine country

Michelin-starred restaurants depend on rich people, but more so on big company-related dining. LA will continue to underperform as its big successful businesses continue to flee.

what are the top 3 US cities for Michelin 1 star, 2 star, and bib gourmand spots and how many do each of them have?

There needs to be an Indian / desi Michelin starred restaurant that’s catered to my taste buds. Every single Michelin star I’ve been to is mostly tasteless.