SingleThread in Healdsburg has once again been recognized as one of North America’s best restaurants, ranking No. 16 on the 50 Best organization’s North America list.
This is SingleThread’s second appearance on the regional ranking, which includes restaurants in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean as part of the broader World’s 50 Best Restaurants program. Mexico is featured on Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
At the May 28 awards ceremony in New Orleans, SingleThread, which holds three Michelin stars, moved from its previous No. 8 ranking in 2025. It retained its title as Best Restaurant in the West and remained the highest-ranking California restaurant. Other Bay Area restaurants recognized were San Francisco’s Saison (No. 22), Benu (No. 33), Atelier Crenn (No. 44) and Sons & Daughters (No. 45).
Chicago’s Smyth earned the top ranking this year, followed by Eight in Calgary and Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Lincoln, both in Canada. Dakar Nola in New Orleans and Mon Lapin in Montreal completed the top five.
New York secured 13 spots on the list, including Atomix (No. 7), César (No. 10), Le Veau d’Or (No. 12), Le Bernardin (No. 13), Kabawa (No. 14) and Jungsik (No. 18).
Since 2002, “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” has served as a snapshot of some of the best destinations for unique culinary experiences and has highlighted emerging gastronomic trends.
North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list joins other prominent accolades, such as the annual Michelin stars and James Beard Awards, as well as various national and regional “best of” lists that can significantly influence a restaurant’s success.
Judges for the North American awards are selected from a pool of chefs, restaurateurs, food journalists and gourmets, according to the organization.
SingleThread is also on the extended World’s 50 Best restaurant list at No. 80, along with American restaurants Le Bernardin (No. 90), Atelier Crenn (No. 96), and New York’s Cesar (No. 98). Atomix (No. 12) is the only American restaurant that currently breaks into the top 50. The 2026 World’s 50 Best awards will be held in November.
A full list of winners can be found on the 50 Best website.
SingleThread, 131 North St., Healdsburg, 707-723-4646, singlethreadfarms.com