North Texas restaurants highlighted in inaugural Michelin Guide Texas selections
NORTH TEXAS – If you're looking to enjoy a top-notch meal in North Texas, the Michelin Guide has some recommendations for you.
In a significant milestone for the Texas dining scene, the Michelin Guide revealed its first-ever Texas winners on Monday, highlighting exceptional restaurants in the state's four major metropolitan areas: Austin, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.
Created by the French tire company to assist European travelers and boost tire sales, the Michelin Guide has become a prestigious benchmark for culinary excellence.
The inaugural Michelin Guide Texas selection includes 15 one-Michelin-Star restaurants and two Michelin Green Star establishments. It also included recommended and best value-for-money eateries.
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One-Michelin-Star - North Texas
DALLAS
Tatsu Dallas (Japanese cuisine)
"With just 10 counter seats, the greatest challenge is securing a reservation at this sushi restaurant within the renovated Continental Gin Building – but perseverance will be rewarded because this is the genuine article. The omakase contains around 14 pieces and follows the Edomae tradition, so expect fish that gets steadily stronger in flavor as dinner progresses. You might start with Alaskan sockeye salmon, followed by Spanish tuna and delicious uni from Hokkaido and end with eel from Maine. The rice is also from Hokkaido and chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi's deft, practiced movements ensure each piece is a perfect creation; he'll even alter the size if you so wish. All guests are served together, so do arrive on time." – Michelin Guide Texas
Austin had seven one-Michelin-Star restaurants, while Houston had six, and San Antonio had one.
One-Michelin-Star - Austin, Houston & San Antonio
AUSTIN
- Barley Swine (Contemporary cuisine)
- Craft Omakase (Japanese cuisine)
- Hestia (American cuisine)
- InterStellar BBQ (Barbecue cuisine)
- la Barbecue (Barbecue cuisine)
- Leroy and Lewis Barbecue (Barbecue cuisine)
- Olamaie (American cuisine)
HOUSTON
- BCN Taste & Tradition (Spanish cuisine)
- CorkScrew BBQ (Spring; Barbecue cuisine)
- Le Jardinier Houston (French cuisine)
- March (Creative/Mediterranean cuisine)
- Musaafer (Indian cuisine)
- Tatemó (Mexican cuisine)
SAN ANTONIO
- Mixtli (Mexican cuisine)
In addition, Austin had two Michelin Green Star restaurants.
Michelin Green Star
AUSTIN
- Dai Due (American cuisine)
- Emmer & Rye (Austin; American cuisine)
Bib Gourmand Awards - North Texas
The Michelin Guide also listed the Bib Gourmand Awards, as the best value-for-money restaurants. Here are the publication's best value-for-money eating establishments in North Texas:
DALLAS
- Cattleack (barbecue)
- Gemma (American)
- Lucia (Italian)
- Một Hai Ba (fusion)
- Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen (Vietnamese)
- Nonna (Italian)
FORT WORTH
- Goldee's (barbecue)
Recommended - North Texas
Here is the list of "recommended" Michelin Guide restaurants in North Texas:
DALLAS
- Barsotti's
- Mister Charles*
- Crown Block
- El Carlos Elegante
- Fearing's
- Georgie
- Knox Bistro
- Mercat Bistro
- Monarch
- Rye in Dallas (also won the Exceptional Cocktails award)
- Quarter Acre
- Sachet
- Stock and Barrel
- Stillwell's
- Tei-An
- Written by the Seasons
FORT WORTH
- Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez
- Panther City BBQ
MCKINNEY
- Harvest
ARLINGTON
- Smoke'N Ash BBQ
*The original Guide released by Michelin on Nov. 11, 2024, named Dallas restaurant The Charles in the Recommended list rather than Mister Charles. Both restaurants are owned by Duro Hospitality.