MICHELIN Guide Atlanta 2026 Awards
Atlanta Award Winners for MICHELIN Guide American South 2026
Published October 21, 2026
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Atlanta has a story to tell – a culinary one, indeed. In its fourth year, and second as part of the American South selection, the MICHELIN Guide Atlanta recognized 67 restaurants you must try, including seven great additions from the previous year.
Special Awards
Michelin Mindful Voices
Chef Ryan Smith, Uberto Restaurant (Contemporary), 2 Jimmy Clark Rd., Gay, GA
One-Star Recipients in Atlanta
- Atlas (American), Freddy Money
88 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW - Bacchanalia (Contemporary American), Anne Quatrano, Clifford Harrison and Kai Nalampoon
1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW, Suite A - Hayakawa (Japanese), Atsushi Hayakawa
1055 Howell Mill Rd. NW - Lazy Betty (Contemporary American), Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips
999 Peachtree St. NE - Mujō (Japanese Sushi), J. Trent Harris
691 14th St. NW - O by Brush (Japanese Omakase), Jason Liang
3009 Peachtree Rd. NE - Omakase Table (Japanese Sushi), Leonard Yu
3330 Piedmont Rd. NE - So.Fox (Contemporary American), Kinship Butcher & Sundry Team – NEW
1017 N Highland Ave. NE - Spring (Contemporary American), Brian So
36 Mill St., Marietta - Uberto (Farm-to-Table Tasting Menu), Ryan Smith – NEW
2 Jimmy Clark Rd., Gay, GA
Bib Gourmand Recipients in Atlanta
- Antico Pizza Napoletana (Neapolitan Pizza), Giovanni Di Palma
1093 Hemphill Ave. NW - Arepa Mia (Venezuelan), Lis Hernandez
10 N. Clarendon Ave. - Bomb Biscuit Co. (Southern), Erika Council
519 Memorial Dr. SE - The Busy Bee (Southern Soul Food), Tracy Gates
810 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW - Estrellita (Filipino), Walter Cortado
580 Woodward Ave. SE - Fishmonger (Seafood), Bradford Forsblom
674 N. Highland Ave. NE - Fred’s Meat & Bread (Sandwiches), Todd Ginsberg
99 Krog St. NE - Heirloom Market BBQ (Korean and Southern Barbecue), Cody Taylor and Jiyeon Lee
2243 Akers Mill Rd. SE - Little Bear (Contemporary), Jarrett Stieber
71-A Georgia Ave. SE - Masterpiece (Sichuan Chinese), Rui Liu
3940 Buford Hwy. - Summerland (Contemporary American, Anne Quatrano) – NEW
1385 Collier Rd. NW - Superica (Tex-Mex), Ford Fry
99 Krog St. NE - Table & Main (Southern), Woolery “Woody” Back
1028 Canton St., Roswell - Tipsy Thaiger (Thai Cuisine), Phudith Pattharakositkul – NEW
605 Atlanta St., Roswell, GA - Whoopsie’s (American), Hudson Rouse
1 Moreland Ave. SE
MICHELIN Recommended Restaurants
- The Alden (Contemporary American), Jared Hucks
5070 Peachtree Blvd., Suite B-140, Chamblee, GA — Get directions - Avize (Alpine European), Karl Gorline
956 Brady Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Banshee (New American), Nolan Wynn
1271 Glenwood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Best BBQ (Cantonese Barbecue and Dim Sum)
5000 Buford Hwy. NE, Chamblee, GA — Get directions - BoccaLupo (Italian American), Bruce Logue
753 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Chai Pani (Indian Street Food), Meherwan Irani and Sahar Siddiqi
406 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA — Get directions - The Deer & The Dove (Contemporary American), Terry Koval
155 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA — Get directions - Delbar (Middle Eastern), Fares Kargar
870 Inman Village Pkwy. NE, Suite 1, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Fawn (Seafood), Terry Koval
119 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA — Get directions - Food Terminal (Malaysian), Amy Wong
5000 Buford Hwy. NE, Suite B201, Chamblee, GA — Get directions - The General Muir (Jewish Deli), Todd Ginsberg
1540 Avenue Pl., Suite B-230, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Georgia Boy (Contemporary American), Joey Ward
1043 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Gunshow (Contemporary American), Kevin Gillespie
924 Garrett St. SE, Suite C, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Han Il Kwan (Korean)
5458 Buford Hwy. NE, Doraville, GA — Get directions - Hen Mother Cookhouse (American Breakfast and Brunch), Soraya Khoury
11705 Jones Bridge Rd., Suite B201, Johns Creek, GA — Get directions - Home Grown (Southern), Kevin Clark
968 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Kamayan ATL (Filipino), Mia Oriño
5150 Buford Hwy. NE, Suite A220, Doraville, GA — Get directions - Kimball House (American and Seafood), Arturo Justo
303 E. Howard Ave., Decatur, GA — Get directions - Lanzhou Ramen (Chinese Hand-Pulled Noodles)
5231 Buford Hwy. NE, Doraville, GA — Get directions - Little Sparrow (French), Bob Ryan
1198 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Lucky Star (Taiwanese), Jason Liang
1055 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Lyla Lila (Southern European), Craig Richards
693 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 118, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Madeira Park (Contemporary American), Ollie Honderd
640 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Marcel (Steakhouse), Ford Fry
1170 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Miller Union (Seasonal Southern), Steven Satterfield
999 Brady Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Nam Phuong (Vietnamese)
4051 Buford Hwy. NE, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Pho House (Vietnamese)
3606 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA — Get directions - Pink Lotus (Thai Cuisine), Niki Pattharakositkul – NEW
976 Brady Ave. NW - Poor Hendrix (Contemporary American), Aaron Russell
2371 Hosea L. Williams Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Ryokou (Japanese), Paul Gutting
565 Northside Dr. SW, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Snackboxe Bistro (Lao Street Food), Thip Athakhanh
1960 Day Dr. NW, Suite 1000, Duluth, GA — Get directions - Southern Belle (Contemporary Southern), Joey Ward
1043 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Spring 2nd Branch (Korean Cuisine), Brian So – NEW
113 Church St., Marietta - Staplehouse (American), Ryan Smith
541 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Storico Fresco Alimentari (Italian)
3167 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite S, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Talat Market (Thai), Parnass Savang and Rod Lassiter
112 Ormond St. SE, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Ticonderoga Club (Contemporary American), David Bies
99 Krog St. NE, Suite W, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Tomo (Japanese), Tomohiro Naito
3630 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 140, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours (Southern Soul Food), Deborah VanTrece
1133 Huff Rd. NW, Suite D, Atlanta, GA — Get directions - The White Bull (American), Pat Pascarella
123 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA — Get directions - Woo Nam Jeong (Korean)
5953 Buford Hwy. NE, Doraville, GA — Get directions - Xi’an Gourmet House (Shaanxi Chinese)
955 Spring St. NW, Suite C, Atlanta, GA — Get directions
FAQ: MICHELIN Guide 2026 Awards
What do one, two and three MICHELIN Stars mean?
MICHELIN Stars recognize outstanding cooking. One Star signals a restaurant worth stopping for. Two Stars recognize cooking worth taking a detour to experience. Three Stars, the highest rating, mean the food is worth planning a special journey around. Each level gives food lovers another reason to explore.
How does a restaurant earn a MICHELIN Star?
MICHELIN’s anonymous inspectors evaluate five things: ingredient quality, cooking technique, how flavors work together, the chef’s personality expressed through the food, and consistency across the menu and over time. Inspectors pay for their meals and make decisions together, drawing on multiple visits.
What is a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand?
A Bib Gourmand recognizes restaurants serving delicious food at a great value. It is a separate distinction from a MICHELIN Star, with affordability considered alongside cooking quality. For visitors exploring Atlanta’s food scene, Bib Gourmand restaurants are a great place to start when looking for a memorable meal at a moderate price.
What does MICHELIN Recommended mean?
MICHELIN Recommended restaurants earn a place in the Guide because inspectors recommend their cooking, even though they have not received a Star or Bib Gourmand. Inspectors evaluate them using the same food criteria as Starred restaurants. Being included is recognition worth celebrating, and another reason to add a restaurant to your Atlanta dining list.
Are MICHELIN Stars awarded to restaurants or chefs?
MICHELIN Stars belong to restaurants. They recognize the cooking that the kitchen delivers as a team. If a chef leaves, the Star does not automatically move with them or disappear. Inspectors assess whether the restaurant continues to meet the same standard.
Can a restaurant lose its MICHELIN Star?
Yes. MICHELIN Stars are awarded annually, and restaurants are reassessed to see whether they maintain their cooking standards. A restaurant can retain its rating, earn additional Stars or lose Stars. Previous recognition does not guarantee the same result the following year.
Can restaurants apply or pay for a MICHELIN Star?
Restaurants can request consideration for the Guide, but they cannot buy a Star. Inclusion is free, and the decision rests with MICHELIN’s inspectors. A request gives inspectors a restaurant to consider; it does not guarantee a listing or an award.
Does a restaurant have to offer fine dining to earn a MICHELIN Star?
No. Exceptional cooking can happen in a casual neighborhood spot or an elegant dining room. MICHELIN Stars are based on the food. Décor, formal service and luxurious surroundings don’t determine the rating, and a tasting menu is not required.
What are MICHELIN Special Awards?
MICHELIN Special Awards celebrate the people whose talents help make dining memorable. Categories can recognize emerging chefs, outstanding service and wine expertise. These honors are separate from restaurant Stars and Bib Gourmands, and spotlight hospitality professionals and their contributions.
What happened to the MICHELIN Green Star in 2026?
The Green Star recognized restaurants for their sustainability efforts. In 2026, MICHELIN announced that it would discontinue the distinction. Earlier Green Star honors remain part of a restaurant’s award history.
Where can I find MICHELIN Guide restaurants in Atlanta?
Explore our guide to MICHELIN Guide restaurants in Atlanta to discover restaurants, meet the chefs and find inspiration for your next meal. Whether you’re planning a celebration or exploring a new neighborhood, there’s plenty to put on your dining list.
Daniela Cintrón is an award-winning journalist, editor and producer passionate about storytelling at the intersection of food, art, and culture. She is the senior content manager and editor for Discover Atlanta and has contributed to publications like the Los Angeles Times, Atlanta Magazine and Eater.
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