The 15 Best Places with Michelin Stars in San Francisco (2024)

1.Kin Khao

8.4

55 Cyril Magnin St (Ellis St), San Francisco, CA

Thai Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 188 tips and reviews

Lauren Mac:Michelin star restaurant with no frills -- for the beans and squid dishes, you must love spicy food! Don't skip the rice throughout the meal. Black cod curry was my favorite.

Hari Raghavan:Totally deserves its Michelin star. Food and co*cktails and all around experience - excellent

Chris H.:This place has a Michelin Star yet it's comfy and casual. Memorable dishes include the green rabbit curry and the chicken wings. Definitely get the chicken wings.

2.Lazy Bear

9.0

3416 19th St (at San Carlos), San Francisco, CA

New American Restaurant · Mission District · 84 tips and reviews

Runqiu Cai:This place is unbelievable! Service and food are Michelin star worthy

Urban Nomad:Two Michelin stars.

David R:Incredible culinary experience that deserves the Michelin stars. Who knew corn meal and black truffle work so well? The desserts and fruits were on point!

3.Saison

8.3

178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA

New American Restaurant · South Beach · 64 tips and reviews

Urban Nomad:Three Michelin stars.

Travel + Leisure:After receiving two Michelin stars, the farm-to-table Saison moved to a grander space in SoMa. Tasting menus highlight local ingredients, sourced from foragers and farmers’ markets.

Best of:Book a reservation for your anniversary in advance at Saison, which after being awarded two Michelin stars once again, is one of the best restaurants in the world and SF's foodie crown jewel. Read more.

Claudine Co:2 Michelin Stars for 2013.

Urban Nomad:Two Michelin stars

CITY GRIT:We want to be Dominique Crenn when we grow up! She is the only Two Michelin Star female chef on our continent and one of only six in the universe

8.1

708 Bush St, San Francisco, CA

American Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 51 tips and reviews

Urban Nomad:One Michelin star.

Hugo Barra:Zagat 26, 1 Michelin star

Ram:One Michelin star well-deserved

6.Spruce

8.9

3640 Sacramento St (btwn Spruce & Locust St), San Francisco, CA

New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 133 tips and reviews

Urban Nomad:One Michelin star

Luka:Contemporary American restaurant with a wine list of 2,500 bottles, one Michelin star. Get Kurobuta Pork Loin ($26), it's amazing Read more.

heidi harman:Get your Michelin star rated burger for little coins here.

7.Quince

8.9

470 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA

New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 77 tips and reviews

Hugo Barra:Zagat 26, 1 Michelin star

Urban Nomad:Three Michelin stars.

Jordan Kong:Recently awarded a second Michelin star. When in doubt, go for the longer tasting menu! (Never have I been so satisfied with a vegetarian option.)

8.Frances

9.1

3870 17th St (at Pond St), San Francisco, CA

New American Restaurant · Castro · 158 tips and reviews

Urban Nomad:One Michelin star.

Kelly 🍰:Delightful. One Michelin Star restaurant is a hidden gem in Castro area. Bread is only on request. Be careful, tables are extremely close together and it's difficult to get out!

CITY GRIT:Melissa Perillo, a Michelin starred Mama, might serve our favorite Italian dishes in the city. Reservations are recommended, as are the Squid Ink Linguine, Chicory Panzanella, and the Black Cod.

9.Birdsong

8.7

1085 Mission St (7th), San Francisco, CA

Restaurant · SoMa · 13 tips and reviews

Nikhil Basu Trivedi:A spectacular dinner. Probably in our top 2 favorite restaurants in SF alongside Lazy Bear. Come before the Michelin stars are given. Thank you Aarti, Chris, & team for an unforgettable birthday meal!

S P:This place is amazing, the food is delicious, the service impeccable and the setting gorgeous! Wouldn’t be surprised if this place got a second Michelin star fast

Jenn Chen:Excellent dining experience. Every single course was phenomenal, generous, and well-paced. Even my partner with his ridic metabolism left stuffed. Still dreaming about the Bloody Butcher cornbread.

10.Aziza

8.5

5800 Geary Blvd (at 22nd Ave), San Francisco, CA

Moroccan Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 106 tips and reviews

stuart liroff:OMG; http://aziza-sf.com/; this is one of the BEST restaurants I've ever visited. They've gotten 1 Michelin star for 2010; am I really that brain dead? Try this restaurant. You won't be disappointed Read more.

Urban Nomad:One Michelin star.

Hugo Barra:Zagat 26, 1 Michelin star

11.Benu

7.9

22 Hawthorne St (at Howard St), San Francisco, CA

New American Restaurant · SoMa · 93 tips and reviews

Visit Napa Valley:Follow the stars! The Michelin Stars that is and head up to The Napa Valley where you will find 17 Michelin Star Restaurants including 3 star award winning French Laundry and Meadowood Resort.

Urban Nomad:Three Michelin stars.

Michail Yasonik:3 Michelin star

12.The Progress

8.7

1525 Fillmore St (btwn O'Farrell St & Geary Blvd), San Francisco, CA

American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 103 tips and reviews

Urban Nomad:One Michelin star.

Noah Weiss:Fantastic Asian leaning new American from the State Bird team, now with a Michelin star but still low key. Loved the lamb tartare, rabbit cavatelli, squid ink pasta, and clams. Really, everything.

Jenny L.:The entire meal was amazing. Don't think you can go wrong with any option on the menu.

13.Taj Campton Place

7.4

340 Stockton St (Sutter St), San Francisco, CA

Hotel · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 56 tips and reviews

Urban Nomad:Two Michelin stars.

Norm Katz:The restaurant has one Michelin Star!!!

Alinutza V:Michelin star Indian restaurant. It's not a la carte and it's not easy on the budget. But oh boy the food sends you to heaven and back. It's absolutely spectacular

14.Mister Jiu's

8.6

28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA

Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews

Urban Nomad:One Michelin star.

Elias Biz:Michelin star restaurant. Explains the service, prices, and also the quality.

Jiashu Wang:super average chinese food w/o any twist or creation, and definitely subpar service for a michelin star restaurant. remind me again where the star is for? 🙃

15.20 Spot

9.1

3565 20th St (at Lexington St), San Francisco, CA

Wine Bar · Mission District · 60 tips and reviews

Adam Raabe:The food has become amazing here. Try it before you can't get in!! This is Michelin Star quality.

Jai Lee:Oysters, mushrooms, hen, hamachi, deviled eggs, bread...everything was top notch! My favorites were the mushrooms and oysters. Great quality food and delicious. Deserving of a Michelin Star!

Gina P:Out server Aaron was a blast! Cheese plates are awesome and they have a nice selection of wines. Open late on Sundays (till midnight).

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