Florida’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants
Florida’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants
Florida’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants
Florida’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants
The Michelin Guide arrives in Florida with Miami restaurants taking center stage.
The Michelin Guide (finally!) arrived in Florida in early June with 15 restaurants in Miami, Orlando and Tampa earning sought-after stars—and, unsurprisingly, 11 of those restaurants are in Miami. Although no restaurants received three stars, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon was the only restaurant in Florida to receive two stars, and the remaining 10 Miami restaurants earned one star.
Though these spots will no doubt be booked up for a while given their newfound star status, you’re going to want to start making reservations as soon as possible. Here’s your list to choose from!
TWO STARS
MIAMI
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
The visionary creation of Joël Robuchon, L’Atelier emphasizes the renowned chef’s trademark of elevating simple dishes with fresh ingredients from local and regional purveyors, immaculate technique, and ample creativity. The restaurant’s open kitchen allows you to see the creative process in action. latelier-miami.com
ONE STAR
MIAMI
Ariete
A “concept without borders,” Ariete is inspired by executive chef and owner Michael Beltran’s Miami roots, Cuban-American heritage and French culinary training—resulting in an ever-evolving menu that shines a light on both unique and traditional dishes, in addition to locally sourced products. arietecoconutgrove.com get blown away all over again by our latest out-of-the-box pairing of a new dish.
Boia De
Not your Nonna’s kitchen, Boia De takes a modern approach to Italian food, with a constantly rotating menu featuring the likes of baked clams, crispy polenta, saffron tagliatelle, and English pea cestini. Go with a group to get one of everything. boiaderestaurant.com
COTE Miami
Located within Miami’s Design District, COTE Korean Steakhouse is reminiscent of a high-energy NYC-based fine dining restaurant, complete with an elevated steak omakase experience, signature steaks and a 1,200-plus label wine list that was nominated for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program two years in a row. cotemiami.com
The Den
Tuck into The Den, a hidden sushi concept located inside Azabu Miami Beach, for an exclusive (and unforgettable!) omakase experience courtesy of Tokyo-trained chefs. There are only two dinner seatings a night Tuesday through Saturday—one at 6:30 p.m. and one at 9 p.m. theden.miami.azabuglobal.com
Elcielo Miami
At just 37 years old, Elcielo Hospitality Group founder and executive chef “Juanma” is one of the most influential entrepreneurs and businessmen in Colombia. His Colombian-inspired Elcielo Washington, D.C. was awarded a Michelin Star in 2021, and now Elcielo’s Miami outpost has followed in its footsteps. elcielorestaurant.com
Hiden
With just eight seats available, Hiden—a Shōwa Hospitality Group concept—was already tough to get into. Inspired by the small secret omakase restaurants in Japan, the fine dining restaurant offers a seasonal tasting menu featuring fresh ingredients flown in from Japan. hidenmiami.com
Le Jardinier
Plants (local, seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs) are the main focus at chef Alain Verzeroli’s approachable yet refined vegetable-driven restaurant, complemented by sustainable seafood, poultry and meat. The outdoor dining area boasts the best seats in the house, transporting guests to a tropical garden in the heart of the Design District. lejardinier-miami.com
Los Félix
Los Félix is a multisensory celebration of flavor (see: the cuisine inspired in indigenous heritage and natural wines), atmosphere (think warm and welcoming) and sound (vinyl records, DJ sets and other programming set the mood for dinner and brunch). losfelixmiami.com
Stubborn Seed
2022 James Beard Award Semifinalist and Bravo’s Top Chef Season 13 winner chef Jeremy Ford helms the newly Michelin-starred Stubborn Seed, where honest ingredients and elevated in exquisite dishes—think spring asparagus and blue crab noodles, cacio e pepe cheesy puffs, and truffle chicken. stubbornseed.com
The Surf Club Restaurant
Leisure is the name of the game at chef Thomas Keller’s The Surf Club Restaurant, located within the recently revamped iconic Miami Club. The a la carte menu is recognizable and classic, featuring such signature dishes as beef wellington, lobster thermidor, coconut cake and more. surfclubrestaurant.com
ORLANDO
Capa
Turns out, Walt Disney World isn’t all waffles and corn dog nuggets, and this 17th-floor rooftop steakhouse and bar proves that fine dining at Disney is a must-do. In addition to steak, the menu boasts crudos, tapas, Spanish charcuterie and cheeses, and more. Opt for a seat on the patio to enjoy views of the nightly fireworks. fourseasons.com
Kadence
A multicourse chef’s tasting menu of high-quality bounties from the land and sea is the star of the show at sushi and sake bar Kadence, located in Orlando’s Audubon Park Garden District—plus a vast selection of sake, naturally. kadenceorlando.com
Knife & Spoon
Anthony Bourdain once called Knife & Spoon chef John Tesar “the single most talented cook I ever worked with,” so it’s no wonder the restaurant—located within The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes—earned a Michelin star. ritzcarlton.com
Soseki Modern Omakase
Translating to “cornerstone” in Japanese, Soseki delivers an intimate 10-seat, multicourse dining experience of a modern take on omakase. Chef Michael Collantes partners with local farmers, fishermen and cheese artisans, while the beverage director has curated a global sake and wine program that perfectly complements the globally inspired dishes. sosekifl.com
