Sacramento’s vibrant food scene continues to impress, not just with its recognition as America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, but also with its recognition in the prestigious Michelin Guide. Sacramento is home to 15 Michelin-rated restaurants, each showcasing the city’s innovative spirit and dedication to fresh, local ingredients. At California’s 2024 Michelin-Guide Ceremony, all 15 Michelin-rated restaurants in Sacramento retained their stars and recognition.
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Michelin-Starred Restaurants
In the world of dining, there’s no higher honor for restaurants than Michelin Stars. Both The Kitchen in Land Park and Localis in Midtown Sacramento retained their Michelin stars again this year.
The Kitchen was the first Sacramento restaurant to receive a Michelin star in 2019. Led by Chef Kelly McCown, The Kitchen features an open-kitchen setting, allowing you to witness the culinary team in action and fully immerse yourself in a dining experience unlike any other.
Localis, which is Sacramento’s newest Michelin-starred restaurant, earned its star in 2022. This intimate Midtown Sacramento restaurant, led by Chef Chris Barnum-Dann, features an ever-changing tasting menu utilizing the freshest seasonal ingredients to create beautifully presented dishes.
Bib Gourmand Restaurants
The Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand acknowledge eateries with “good quality, good value cooking.” Sacramento has four restaurants with Bibs Gourmand, each of which retained its recognition this year.
These restaurants include Canon in East Sacramento led by Chef Brad Cecchi, Frank Fat’s in downtown, Nixtaco in Roseville led by Chef Patricio Wise, and Yue Huang Restaurant in Natomas.
Michelin-Recommended Restaurants
Sacramento is home to a number of Michelin-Recommended restaurants, meaning these restaurants have been recognized by the Michelin Guide for serving food to a high level.
The nine Sacramento restaurants that retained their Michelin-Recommended recognition this year include Allora, Bacon & Butter, Beast + Bounty, Camden Spit & Larder, Ella Dining Room & Bar, Grange Restaurant & Bar, Hawks Provisions and Public House, Mulvaney’s B&L, and Zócalo.
To read more about each of Sacramento’s Michelin-Rated restaurants, be sure to read our Guide to Sacramento’s Michelin-Rated Restaurants.
