The MICHELIN Guide revealed its second annual restaurant selection for the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South at a ceremony at The Pinnacle in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The ceremony was full of celebration as three new restaurants were awarded One MICHELIN Star: Dakar NOLA in New Orleans, So. Fox in Atlanta and Uberto Restaurant in Gay, Georgia. More Eat & Drink News
In addition to the new Starred restaurants, the anonymous Inspectors identified 14 new Bib Gourmands across the region, bringing the selection total to 59. As they canvassed the region, the Inspectors also identified 31 new Recommended eateries ranging from hidden coastal gems to big city standouts. The full selection for 2026 now includes 265 restaurants, spanning 44 cuisine types. Chefs and restaurant teams were honored onstage during the ceremony.
“In its second year, the MICHELIN Guide American South continues to reveal the remarkable talent and diversity of the region’s culinary landscape,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide in a release. “As our anonymous Inspectors continued to explore the South, they found not only exciting momentum in established dining destinations, but also exceptional restaurants in smaller communities and unexpected corners of the region. We are delighted to celebrate the talented restaurant teams recognized in this year’s selection.”
3 Nashville Restaurants Maintained their One MICHELIN Star
Bastion
The Catbird Seat
Locust
3 New Bib Gourmand Distinctions in Tennessee
A Dopo in Knoxville
Bao Toan Kitchen & Bar in Memphis
Maiz de la Vida in Nashville
9 Tennessee Restaurants Maintained Bib Gourmand Recognition
Hog & Hominy in Memphis
Kisser in Nashville
Little Coyote in Chattanooga
Peninsula in Nashville
Redheaded Stranger in Nashville
S.S. Gai in Nashville
Sho Pizza Bar in Nashville
St. Vito Focacceria in Nashville
Uzbegim in Nashville
8 New MICHELIN-recommended Tennessee Restaurants
2nd in Chattanooga
5th & Taylor in Nashville
Au Bon Coin in Knoxville
Fawn in Memphis
Junior in Nashville
Present Tense in Nashville
Raven Steakhouse in Maryville
Wilder at Windy Hill Farm & Preserve in Loudon
22 Tennessee Restaurants Maintained MICHELIN-Recommended Recognition
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen in Memphis
Arnold’s Country Kitchen in Nashville
Cafe Roze in Nashville
Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga
Felicia Suzanne’s in Memphis
Folk in Nashville
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken in Nashville
iggy’s in Nashville
International Market in Nashville
J.C. Holdway in Knoxville
January in Franklin
Judith in Sewanee
Lunch in Sewanee
Main Street Meats in Chattanooga
Petals of a Pony in Cordova
Potchke in Knoxville
Rolf & Daughter’s in Nashville
Shotgun Willie’s BBQ in Nashville
Tailor in Nashville
The Lobbyist in Memphis
The Restaurant at RT Lodge in Maryville
The Rosecomb in Chattanooga
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