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.”…