Arguably the world’s most esteemed dining guide, Michelin announced its California constellation for 2023 at a ceremony in Oakland on Tuesday evening, July 18. The majority of last year’s recipients maintained their one-star ratings this year, with Costa Mesa continuing to dominate the dining scene within the Michelin universe. Orange County’s top restaurants remain the same as last year: Hana re, Knife Pleat, and Taco Maria.
Two Southern California restaurants received their first one-star rating: Heritage in Long Beach and Valle in Oceanside. No new two- or three-star restaurants were awarded for 2023.
Before Tuesday’s announcement, the California Michelin Guide added three “new discoveries” to its Orange County roster last week, which include Kaori Sushi (Fullerton), Poppy & Seed (Anaheim), and Taira Sushi & Sake (Garden Grove). While these spots aren’t typically awarded stars, they are worthy of a hat tip from the tire company’s annual list of restaurants.
Michelin Guide’s award system is ranked on a three-tier system: one star (“high-quality cooking, worth a stop,” according to the official guide), two stars (“excellent cooking, worth a detour”), and three stars (“exceptional cuisine, worth a journey”).
Following is the full list of Michelin star wins for Los Angeles, Central Coast, Orange County and San Diego for 2023:
Three stars:
Addison (San Diego)
Two stars:
Hayato (Los Angeles)
Mélisse (Santa Monica)
n/naka (Los Angeles)
Providence (Hollywood)
Sushi Ginza Onodera (West Hollywood)
One-star (* denotes newly awarded):
715 (Los Angeles)
Bell’s (Los Alamos)
Camphor (Los Angeles)
Caruso’s (Montecito)
Citrin (Santa Monica)
Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura (Beverly Hills)
Gwen (Los Angeles)
Hana re (Costa Mesa)
*Heritage (Long Beach)
Jeune et Jolie (Carlsbad)
Kali (Hollywood)
Kato (Los Angeles)
Knife Pleat (Costa Mesa)
Madcap (San Anselmo)
Manzke (Los Angeles)
Maude (Beverly Hills)
Morihiro (Los Angeles)
Nozawa Bar…
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