Michelin-Starred Restaurants in the Bay Area

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Executive chef Brian Limoges of Enclos restaurant in Sonoma bought an antique French Michelin statue he can now display after earning two Michelin stars Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Enclos restaurant executive chef Brian Limoges, center, chef de cuisine Adam Gale and sous chef Justin Weinstein use tweezers to build a dish the day after receiving two Michelin stars. Photo taken Thursday, June 26, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Garden sorrel, pomegranate, makrut lime and bergamot from the multicourse tasting menu at Enclos in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Enclos restaurant in Sonoma earned two Michelin stars Wednesday, June 25. Photo taken Thursday, June 26, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Marin Oyster with dill, rose geranium and fava leaf served in an ice bowl from the 11-course tasting menu at Enclos in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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The Enclos second dining room with cedar walls and views into the open kitchen in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Lacquered Duck with fresh and preserved berries, persimmon, burnt orange with a broth of grilled duck bones, douglas fir and meyer lemon from the multicourse tasting menu at Enclos in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Venison tartar set in a smoked oat tart and topped in lacy fried, edible lichen served on a deer antler from multicourse tasting menu at Enclos in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Honey and Chestnut Ice Cream Sandwiches served atop a honeycomb from the multicourse tasting menu at Enclos in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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The Enclos team, from left pastry chef Sophie Hau, general manager Ian Cobb, executive chef Brian Limoges and chef de cuisine Adam Gale in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn at 131 North St., Healdsburg, Friday April 18, 2025. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

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A dinner spread at SingleThread in Healdsburg. (John Troxell / Sonoma County Tourism)

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At Single Thread restaurant in Healdsburg. (Garrett Rowland/Sonoma County Tourism)

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Cured Foie Gras, Spiced Sabl, French Prunes, and Rooibos Tea from SingleThread Farms Restaurant in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

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The guest is greeted with an array of dishes presented on a bed of wood, moss and ferns at SingleThread Farms Restaurant in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

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Sunchoke with Preserved Lemon, Mangalitsa Jowl, and Pine Nuts from SingleThread Farms Restaurant in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

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Tilefish, Blue Foot, and Chantrelle Fukkura-San with Leeks, Brassicas from the Farm, Sansho, and Chamomile Dashi Broth from Single Thread Farms Restaurant in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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Douglas Keane in his Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville on Monday, November 4, 2024. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

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A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)

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Dining room at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (Aaron Leitz)

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A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)

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Pizza at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)

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Mont Blanc with candy cap mushroom and parsnip from Cyrus Restaurant pastry chef Josh Gaulin, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Geyserville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

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The French Laundry in Yountville Monday, April 21, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

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The French Laundry in Yountville Monday, April 21, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

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Inside a dining room at the French Laundry in Yountville, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024. There are several dining rooms at the French Laundry, which is housed in a historical building that was once held a laundry business. (Aya Brackett/The New York Times)

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Laura Cunningham, left, and the chef Thomas Keller, partners in the French Laundry and Per Se, in the kitchen of the French Laundry in Yountville, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024. As Thomas Keller's most influential restaurants hit major birthdays, the cost and the demand have risen. (Aya Brackett/The New York Times)

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Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford. (Courtesy Auberge du Soleil)

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The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford. (Auberge du Soleil)

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At The Restaurant at Auberge de Soleil in Rutherford. (The Ingalls)

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Dining al fresco at The Restaurant at Auberge de Soleil in Rutherford. (The Ingalls)

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Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia in his kitchen at Auro restaurant in Calistoga on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (Erik Castro / For The Press Democrat)

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Honeynut squash velouté served over coins of pear, Ibérico ham and honeynut squash with a side of honey-glazed toasted Japanese milk bread at Auro restaurant in Calistoga, Calif. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (Erik Castro / For The Press Democrat)

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Auro has its own farm and grows vegetables, herbs and flowers for the restaurant, which serves a $175 prix fixe tasting menu. (Auro)

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An amuse bouche tasting, from bottom clockwise, Spanish octopus with black yogurt, cherry smoked salmon, Auro golden turnip with truffle Bergamino, American sturgeon caviar and Christmas eggnog served in two egg shells at Auro restaurant in Calistoga, Calif. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (Erik Castro / For The Press Democrat)

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The seven-day, dry-aged Japanese Kampachi with avocado, cilantro and served in a pool of California golden kiwi aquachile at Auro restaurant in Calistoga, Calif. on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (Erik Castro / For The Press Democrat)

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Maine lobster at Kenzo in Napa. (Heather Irwin)

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A colorful dish from Kenzo in Napa. (Kenzo)

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A dish at PRESS Restaurant Napa Valley in St. Helena. (John Troxell/Courtesy Suited Hospitality)

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Chef Philip Tessier of PRESS Restaurant in Napa Valley's St. Helena. (Courtesy Suited Hospitality)

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Truffle-glazed chicken at PRESS Restaurant Napa Valley in St. Helena. (John Troxell/Courtesy Suited Hospitality)

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Abalone at PRESS Restaurant Napa Valley in St. Helena. (John Troxell/Courtesy Suited Hospitality)