The Best Michelin-Starred Restaurants in San Francisco (2025)
Discover the best Michelin-starred restaurants in San Francisco, from three-star icons like Benu to one-star newcomers like Kiln.
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After collecting over 45 Michelin stars' worth of meals in San Francisco’s fine dining scene over the last decade, here are my personal picks for the best Michelin-starred restaurants in SF — broken down by star level. Whether you’re splurging for a special occasion or just hunting for incredible cooking, these are the spots I’d recommend to friends, or locals looking for their first Michelin meal.
Best Three-Star Michelin Restaurant in San Francisco
Benu
Led by Chef Corey Lee, Benu is consistently one of the best fine-dining experiences in San Francisco. Every dish is technically flawless and beautifully presented — including one of the best soup dumplings I’ve ever had. All their fermented sauces, including a barrel-aged soy sauce, are made in-house. If you’re going to pick just one Michelin-starred restaurant to ever try in San Francisco, this is it.
Best Two-Star Michelin Restaurant in San Francisco
Californios
A modern Mexican fine dining destination that uses local, seasonal ingredients — think fresh masa made in-house and deeply flavorful moles. Californios is currently Reddit’s most recommended Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco, and for good reason. The balance of perfectly executed flavors, emphasis on traditional cooking, intertwined with modern creativity makes it my favorite in the two-star category.
Best One-Star Michelin Restaurants in San Francisco
Kiln: A recent addition to the Michelin Guide San Francisco, and already my favorite one-star restaurant in the city. Expect two-star prices but equally elevated service, presentation, and flavor. I wouldn’t be surprised if they earn a second star soon.
San Ho Won: Another standout from Corey Lee, offering a Michelin-quality take on classic Korean BBQ in San Francisco. Great value for the quality and consistency of the food.
The Progress and State Bird Provisions: Both from chef Stuart Brioza, and both worth your time. The Progress leans toward family-style sharing plates, while State Bird Provisions brings dim-sum-style small dishes directly to your table for a fun, choose-your-own-adventure meal.
Final Thoughts
San Francisco’s concentration of Michelin-quality restaurants are unrivaled in the United States. With diverse international cuisine, sourcing from hyper-local farms and producers, you generally can't go wrong at a Michelin-recommended spot. With my list, you'll pick the best out of San Francisco's top 2025 Michelin restaurants.
- Eddie Lo, June 2025
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