Michelin Guide American South

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony

2026 American South Selections Announced

• 3 new One MICHELIN Star restaurants – Dakar NOLA in New Orleans, So. Fox in Atlanta and Uberto Restaurant in Gay, Georgia
• 14 new Bib Gourmand restaurants recognized across the region
• 31 new Recommended restaurants added to the selection
• Emeril’s of New Orleans once again received Two MICHELIN Stars
• The 2026 selection boasts 265 restaurants, with 44 cuisine types reflected

On October 21, 2026, the MICHELIN Guide revealed its second annual American South restaurant selection during a ceremony at The Pinnacle in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The evening celebrated the region’s growing culinary excellence, recognizing 48 new additions to the selection while honoring returning restaurants that maintained their distinctions.

The 2026 selection includes 21 One MICHELIN Star restaurants, with the three newly awarded establishments joining 18 restaurants that retained their MICHELIN Stars. Emeril’s in New Orleans once again earned Two MICHELIN Stars, remaining the region’s only Two-Star restaurant. The Bib Gourmand category expanded to 59 restaurants, with 14 new additions joining 45 returning honorees. Additionally, 31 new Recommended restaurants joined 153 returning establishments, bringing that category’s total to 184.

Altogether, the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South selection features 265 restaurants representing 44 cuisine types, showcasing the diversity and strength of the region’s culinary landscape. Chefs and restaurant teams were celebrated onstage throughout the ceremony, highlighting the continued growth and recognition of the American South as a world-class dining destination.

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Available On Demand on the Official MICHELIN Guide YouTube Channel