The MICHELIN Guide has released the 2024 California Guide, and several restaurants on The San Francisco Peninsula and the Bay Area have been awarded prestigious MICHELIN Stars for outstanding cooking. 

Explore the list of restaurants below and see how our culinary scene is shining!

 

The MICHELIN Guide:

Three Stars: Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey
Two Stars: Excellent cuisine, worth a detour
One Star: High-quality cooking, worth a stop
Bib Gourmand: Good food at moderate prices

Recommended: Simply serves good food

Green Star: Restaurants that uphold outstanding sustainable and eco-friendly culinary practices

 

Selby’s (1 star)

Where: Atherton
Cuisine: American, Classic Cuisine
$98 per person

Guests can enjoy the fine dining experience at Selby’s every day for dinner. The restaurant’s relationship with SMIP Ranch — a private farm in Woodside that grows ingredients exclusively for a group of award-winning restaurants throughout the San Francisco Bay Area — is highlighted in its menu. MICHELIN inspectors said, “This destination-worthy restaurant drips with old-school Hollywood charm.”

Interior dining room at Selby's with artwork on display
Interior of Selby's photographed by Ed Anderson


The Village Pub (1 star)

Where: Woodside
Cuisine: American Contemporary
$98 per person for dinner

First opened in 2001, The Village Pub in Woodside offers a contemporary 3-course dinner menu, as well as lunch and brunch. The restaurant also sources many of its ingredients from the local SMIP Ranch.

 

Protégé (1 star)

Where: Palo Alto
Cuisine: New American
$210-225 per person

Protégé is a one Michelin star, upscale yet casual restaurant featuring New American cuisine and a comprehensive wine and spirits program. Two distinct dining experiences are offered: The Lounge features an à la carte menu in a casual atmosphere—anchored by our 10-seat bar, while The Dining Room features a 7-course tasting menu in a comfortable and intimate setting. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday from 5:00-9:00 PM.

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Wakuriya (1 star)

Where: San Mateo
Cuisine: Japanese, Contemporary
$158 per person

The menu at Wakuriya in San Mateo changes monthly and features fresh California ingredients and seafood. MICHELIN inspectors called the restaurant “innovative, serious and well-established." Reservations start one month in advance.


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