“The dining scene in San Francisco is booming at the moment and our inspectors were especially impressed with the choice of cuisine styles, the levels of consistency and the overall high quality of the food they found in the city,” says Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the MICHELIN Guides. “In particular, the teams at Atelier Crenn and SingleThread should be extremely proud, as our inspectors were very impressed by the quality of the produce used in the preparation of the dishes. This, along with their meticulous attention to detail, creativity and dedication to delighting their customers means they always offer diners a memorable and very pleasurable gastronomic experience. Without a doubt, they are definitely worth a special journey!”



Benu, The French Laundry, Quince, The Restaurant at Meadowood, Saison and Manresa—which shuttered briefly by a fire in mid-July—all retained three stars.



Daniel Patterson’s Coi receives two stars this year. After Matthew Kirkley’s departure last year to train for the Bocus d’Or, chef Erik Anderson stepped in and shifted the focus away from seafood. Considering this high-level conceptual change, our inspectors approached this decision with careful consideration, and after a number of meals—and much deliberation—it was decided that the new menu fell short of three stars. (Michelin inspectors will be watching the kitchen closely as it continues to settle in.)



There are five new one-star distinctions in the 2019 guide:



Bar Crenn, the charming wine bar with a focus on classic French cuisine—and adjacent to Atelier Crenn—has been designated with a Michelin star. Here, quality and technique are the backbone of the beautiful dining room where dishes from renowned French chefs, as well as original creations, are expertly presented.

