The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
California’s MICHELIN stars: the back story
Ten three-star restaurants, more than any other US state: where California’s best tables are, region by region.
52 of the best · California, USA
California’s MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants (Outside Los Angeles)
Every restaurant outside Los Angeles with MICHELIN stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide California: ten three-star restaurants statewide, from San Francisco to wine country and San Diego.
Our 52 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in California
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love California.
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Three MICHELIN Stars · new 2026
Californios
The world’s first three-star Mexican restaurant.
355 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103Explore View on map
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Three MICHELIN Stars
Addison
William Bradley’s restaurant at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA 92130Explore View on map
The full list: MICHELIN Stars, A–Z
Neighbourhood
Three MICHELIN Stars 8
Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.
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Three MICHELIN Stars
Addison
William Bradley’s restaurant at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA 92130Explore View on map
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Three MICHELIN Stars · new 2026
Californios
The world’s first three-star Mexican restaurant.
355 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103Explore View on map
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Three MICHELIN Stars · new 2026
Enclos
Wine-country cooking with a modern edge, promoted to three stars in 2026.
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Three MICHELIN Stars
Quince
Californian-Italian tasting menus in Jackson Square.
470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CAExplore View on map
Two MICHELIN Stars 9
Excellent cooking, worth a detour.
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Birdsong
Wood-fire cooking in SoMa.
1085 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103Explore View on map
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Commis
James Syhabout’s tasting menu on Piedmont Avenue, Oakland.
3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CAExplore View on map
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Harbor House Inn
Coastal tasting menus on the cliffs at Elk.
5600 South Highway 1, Elk, CA 95432Explore View on map
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Lazy Bear
A communal-table dinner party in the Mission.
3416 19th St, San Francisco, CAExplore View on map
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Saison
Fire-led cooking near South Park.
178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107Explore View on map
One MICHELIN Star 34
High-quality cooking.
We list only distinctions from the 2026 MICHELIN Guide California (guide.michelin.com). For Los Angeles restaurants, see our Los Angeles guide.
