Explore the first-ever MICHELIN picks for Texas

by OpenTable

Updated 12 November 2024

For over a century, Inspectors from the MICHELIN Guide have been traveling the world to find the world’s most incredible fine dining, recognized by MICHELIN Stars, while also highlighting great restaurants with reasonable prices through the Bib Gourmands. And now, it’s Texas’s turn in the spotlight. Explore all of the OpenTable restaurants who have received this prestigious designation and book a table to go congratulate them in person!

BCN Taste & Tradition

4.9

4.9 (1835)

$50 and over

Spanish

Southeast Houston

About the restaurant

BCN Taste & Tradition, the name gives a nod to Barcelona and the meld of traditional and modern Spanish cuisine. Chef Luis Roger relocated from Girona, Spain - trained under Michelin Chef Ferran Adria at elBulli- and taught at the renowned culinary school Aula Gastronomica de l’Emporada.

Located on a 1920’s era Victorian home in the trendy Montrose/Museum District (4210 Roseland St.). BCN Taste & Tradition will recreate an authentic Spanish style dining experience with unparalleled service. The menu will showcase all the fantastic, cutting-edge haute cuisine that put Spain on the world stage.

Credit card info required for reservations larger than 5 guests. A $50/person fee will be charged if you are unable to cancel within 48 of your scheduled time or if your party decreases in size within 24 of your reservation. No fee will be assessed for transferring the reservation to a different name.

Top review

LoganVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Exceptional as always! I have been dining here since they opened and each time it is always consistent and high quality.

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Experience

New Year's Eve at BCN (Early Seating 5pm-6:30pm)

Experience

New Year's Eve at BCN (7:00pm-10:00pm)

Emmer & Rye

4.7

4.7 (3460)

$50 and over

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Emmer & Rye is a restaurant designed around the farmer’s haul, featuring a menu that changes daily with a focus on seasonal and local cuisine. Heirloom grains are milled fresh for house made pastas, breads, and desserts, whole animal butchery is done on site, and an extensive in house fermentation program captures flavors at their peak and preserves them for the off season.

We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.

2024 Michelin Green Star
2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand

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Ana MaríaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food was amazing! The wagyu carpaccio was absolutely delicious, and the homemade focaccia was outstanding—definitely a highlight. Overall, our experience was very good, and we would definitely return. My only issue was with the pappardelle. The menu didn’t mention anything about it being spicy, but for me, it was extremely spicy, which was disappointing. For dessert, we tried the chocolate chips, but it was my least favorite dish—quite unusual and not to my taste.

Hestia

4.8

4.8 (1905)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.

We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.

2024 Michelin One Star

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Corey

Dined 6 days ago

Every dish and every cocktail was outstanding. Flavor explosions with every bite, well balanced and unique cocktails. Gabby and Rudy took great care of us, George is a true hospitalitarian, and everyone who came to our table was so knowledgeable about the item they were serving. Great restaurant, great staff. Completely understandable why they earned a Michelin star. Run, don’t walk, to your reservation now!

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Dry Aged 8oz Texas Wagyu Bavette

Kemuri Tatsu-ya

4.6

4.6 (28)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Austin

About the restaurant

Recognized by the James Beard Foundation, Michelin Guide and named one of the best restaurants in the U.S. by Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, GQ and more! Japanese izakaya and Texas barbecue are arguably the two best cuisines to enjoy while imbibing. Kemuri Tatsu-ya offers a mash-up of the two, plus an excellent selection of booze—including a ‘whisky bible.’ Guests are welcomed into the space with an enthusiastic “irasshaimase!” from the staff. The experience only gets better from there with creative dishes like Taiyaki Cornbread, Brisket Tsukemen and Guaca-Poke. Bright, innovative cocktails, including super-chilled Toki highballs cranked out from a machine, are
an essential part of the experience. Reserve a table today to get a taste of this iconic Austin
restaurant, brought to you by Tatsu Aikawa and the team behind Ramen Tatsu-Ya.

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DeeDee

Dined 2 days ago

We all loved everything we ate and every server was so exceptionally nice and informative! We will definitely be back again and hopefully soon! Happy Holidays to the crew! ❤️

Ladino

4.8

4.8 (983)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in the Historic Pearl, Ladino is a modern Mediterranean grill house celebrating all the cultures and cuisines of the Mediterranean region. Ladino features fresh-made pita from a wood-burning oven, an abundance of dips and small plates, and entrees from the 'mangal' - regional specialties cooked on a live-fire, charcoal grill. Desserts are inspired by the sweet and savory staples of the region with a modern touch, and the beverage program highlights the area's wines and spirits.

2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand

Top review

Andrew

Dined 2 days ago

Nice and causal Mediterranean place with good service and fresh food

Le Jardinier - Houston

4.7

4.7 (180)

$50 and over

French

Heights / Washington

About the restaurant

Michelin-starred Le Jardinier is a unique and refined restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli located in The Museum of Fine Arts Houston.

Rooted in timeless French approach, Chef Verzeroli has created a menu where plants play a prominent role: seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by wild and sustainable fish with local Texas meats. All our breads are gluten-free and baked in house.

Le Jardinier's light-filled space will evoke a feeling of relaxed-luxury and incorporate custom art pieces with outdoor dining set within an Isamu Noguchi-designed sculpture garden. In 2024, Le Jardinier was awarded one Michelin Star at Texas' Inaugural Michelin Guide.

Top review

David

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

Beef is flank steak but prepared Parisian style unlike anywhere else in TX. Sole for 2 is the main of choice. Butterfly desert not to be missed, take photo of it. Order wine by the bottle, by glass is 4oz paring pour instead of typical 6. Well worth the wait for a reservation. Ignore sticker shock when the tab comes. A dining experience not to be missed. Don’t have to travel to France.

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Experience

NYE at Le Jardinier Houston: 2nd Seating $295

March

4.9

4.9 (41)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Montrose

About the restaurant

In the heart of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, MARCH Restaurant is an intimate Mediterranean restaurant from Chef Felipe Riccio. Serving both 6 and 9 course tasting menus, we study the gastronomy, history, and cultures of the region to answer the question:

“What is Mediterranean cuisine?”

After many years of personal and professional exploration of the Mediterranean – including extended stints at three-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana and Azurmendi –Felipe has brought this spirit of exploration back to his home in Houston.

The word ‘MARCH’ signifies an area of land on the border between two territories; a frontier between realms. The menu is the team’s love letter to the Mediterranean where we will explore the unique, layered evolution of its many connected cuisines, with beverage pairings/selections artfully curated by partner and Master Sommelier, June Rodil, and the acclaimed beverage team.

Top review

Evelyn

Dined on 18 Dec 2024

Absolutely loved our experience! Incredible food and service. Worth every penny.

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Experience

Exquisite Lounge Soirée

Experience

Exquisite Lounge Soirée

Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood

4.9

4.9 (1259)

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

Lakewood / White Rock Lake

About the restaurant

Mot Hai Ba has been an East Dallas staple since 2013, offering a seasonal menu inspired by locally sourced farms and ingredients, as well as influences from France, Asia & Italy.
Our original location in Lakewood offers a cozy, intimate dining room, and a lovely enclosed patio for your enjoyment.

Due to our limited seating capacity we ask that guests adhere to the following reservation timeframes:
parties of 1 to 2 guests - 1 hour 45 minutes .
2 to 4 guests - 2 hours .
5 guests and up - 2.5 hours .

Parties of 5 and larger must call the restaurant to reserve, as a credit card hold will be required.

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MiguelVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The food was mouth watering, the drinks were amazing, and the service was excellent.

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Popular dish

Kimchi and Foie Gras Dumplings

4.7

4.7 (1044)

$50 and over

Indian

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

Two chefs of The Spice Route Co. were sent on this ambitious task of traveling 29 states of India; gathering stories and experiences along the way and bringing home age-old regional recipes, which have been translated into our eclectic menu. You’ll find Musaafer in Houston in the Galleria shopping complex, close to the city’s lively business district. The elegant two-story space with sweeping windows offers a luxurious and memorable dining experience. Guests are treated to unforgettable Indian cuisine, a world-class wine program and unparalleled hospitality.

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Ken

Dined 1 day ago

We had a wonderful time! The food and drinks were great. Russell was amazing. Will be returning again; no doubt!

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Experience

12-Course Chef's Tasting Menu

Experience

NYE Lunch at Musaafer

Rosie Cannonball

4.7

4.7 (39)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Montrose

About the restaurant

At Rosie Cannonball, we’re serving European comfort food in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant celebrates the origins of cooking through open, live fire and is centered around a wood-burning oven and grill.

The menu draws inspiration from individual ingredients: local vegetables, pastas and pizzas, simple seafood and locally-sourced meat cooked over live fire.

Master Sommelier June Rodil curated an expansive list of delicious wines with a strong Italian, Spanish and French focus from their favorite producers new and old, along with options from progressive New World producers.

The cocktail menu has strong Italian influences, mirroring the focus of the food.

Chef de Cuisine: Matt Hamilton
Sous Chef: Karla Moreno
Executive Pastry Chef: Samantha Mendoza
General Manager: Brandi Kinney
Front of House Managers: Lauren Allen
Goodnight Hospitality Partners: Bailey & Peter McCarthy, Felipe Riccio, June Rodil

Top review

hannah

Dined 6 days ago

everything was sooo yum and candy was sooooo sweet

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

4.8

4.8 (3104)

$30 and under

Southern

Downtown

About the restaurant

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, helmed by San Antonio Chef Jeff Balfour, brings a modern take on Texas' cross-cultural cuisine to Pearl. Influenced by the coastal classics of Chef Balfour's upbringing in Galveston married with the comfort of southern cuisine, Southerleigh boasts a curated, seasonally shifting menu that reflects Chef Jeff Balfour's innovative craftsmanship. Southerleigh houses a custom-manufactured brewery designed by Portland Kettle Works and brings brewing back to Pearl offering 15 different beers on tap. Southerleigh is located at 136 East Grayson, Suite 120, on the ground floor in the historic Pearl brewhouse.

Top review

Angela

Dined 3 days ago

Whenever in San Antonio this is our go to place. Always pleased with the food and service.

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Popular dish

Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich

Popular dish

Crispy Fried Chicken Cracklins

Popular dish

Southern Style Fried Half Chicken

Street To Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (853)

$31 to $50

Thai

East End

About the restaurant

Enjoy unapologetically authentic Thai food in the East End. All food is made from scratch by native Thai chef and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Texas Benchawan Jabthong Painter.

Chef Benchawan and her husband—who also spend time in their Bangkok home each year—have painstakingly built out a restaurant that would fit into Bangkok’s hip Thong Lor neighborhood, but they have located it in Houston. Expect trendy Thai vibes, music, strong cocktails and an adventurous wine list to accompany Chef Benchawan’s acclaimed dishes.

The largest party Street to Kitchen can accommodate is 6 people. If more than 6, you can arrange a private Thai tasting menu, including a minimum spend. please contact us via email at eatthai@streettokitchen.org Thai tasting menus can also be made available for smaller parties if confirmed at least one week before via the same email.

Top review

Howard

Dined 2 days ago

Best Thai restaurant that I have ever been to. The attention to detail and authenticity of the food was magnificent,

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