• 15 restaurants in Miami, Orlando and Tampa earn MICHELIN Stars, including L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami with two MICHELIN Stars 
  • Selection also highlights 29 Bib Gourmands, plus two special awards 
  • ​118 restaurants, 35 different cuisine types in the selection 

The inaugural edition of the MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa has been revealed, with inspectors finding 14 One-MICHELIN-Star restaurants and a Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurant.  

“As you can see, Miami, Orlando and Tampa have very much to offer to international food and wine enthusiasts,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides. “These talented chefs and their committed teams create culinary experiences matched only by the amazing attractions of each city. This very first selection of the MICHELIN Guide in Florida highlights glittery Miami, storied Orlando and breathtaking Tampa, offering a unique blend of international cuisine and Florida flavors. Local foodies as well as travelers will enjoy exploring these mesmerizing and rich Florida culinary destinations.”  

“Michelin’s recognition of 34 Orlando restaurants, including four starred venues, seven Bib Gourmands, and 23 Recommended, confirms what we in the destination have known all along - that Orlando has an exceptional culinary community," said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. "Like so many industries in Orlando, our dining scene is fueled by creativity and ingenuity. This incredible news elevates Orlando’s entire culinary scene, and we congratulate the many Orlando restaurants recognized in this inaugural Florida selection by the MICHELIN Guide." 

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami, led by Director of Culinary Operations Alain Verzeroli, received two MICHELIN Stars. Here’s what the inspectors had to say about it: 

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami (French cuisine) 
The menu offers both tasting portions and large plates; but go with the seasonal prix fixe. The bread basket is a lovely opener, arriving in advance of such thrilling bites as a seared sea scallop with toasted spices. The Design District setting bears all the beloved hallmarks with its counter and open kitchen.  

Here are the One-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, with inspector notes from each (inspector comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app): 

Ariete (Miami, Contemporary cuisine) 
Chef Michael Beltran’s Coconut Grove mainstay is immediately welcoming with a menu that weaves together Cuban and French influences to dazzling effect. 

Boia De (Miami, Contemporary cuisine)  
A neon-pink exclamation mark that glows above the front door is impossible to miss. Surprising is certainly an apt descriptor for Chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer’s distinctive and impressive menu.  

Cote Miami (Miami, Korean cuisine/steakhouse) 
Owner Simon Kim and his team know what they're doing in this highly stylized Korean steakhouse, which almost feels like a temple to beautifully marbled and aged beef, much of it on display in a nearby room. 

The Den at Sushi Azabu Miami (Miami Beach, Japanese cuisine/sushi) 
Tucked away in the Stanton South Beach hotel through Sushi Azabu’s dining room and behind a sliding door is this intimate temple to sushi. Fish flown in a few times a week is treated and dressed minimally, often with just a single brush of nikiri. 

Elcielo Miami (Miami, Colombian cuisine) 
The menu offers diners a taste of traditional Colombian cuisine presented in a modern and dramatic manner. Colombian-born Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos' culinary artistry has garnered international fame, with various locations, including Washington, D.C.  

Hiden (Miami, Japanese cuisine) 
This spot is indeed hidden in the thick of bustling Wynwood. Chef Shingo Akikuni sticks to tradition, sourcing most of his product from Japan — beautiful slabs of tuna, sweet botan ebi and generous portions of uni are highlights in a tasting menu that never feels stuffy or overly reverent. 

Le Jardinier Miami (Miami, French cuisine) 
Stylish from head to toe, this dining room is a celebration of the seasons. The menu is a study of vibrant tastes and smart compositions that pack big flavor minus the heaviness. 

Los Félix (Miami, Mexican cuisine)
This is cooking that sends guests on a gustatory trip — at the hands of servers who are armed with ample information about the provenance of each ingredient. Recent highlights have included hearty pork cheek carnitas with myriad salsas and snapper crudo topped with shavings of jicama and avocado aïoli. 

Stubborn Seed (Miami Beach, Contemporary cuisine) 
Stubborn Seed is sexy and sleek with its industrial chic décor and glass-fronted display kitchen. Chef Jeremy Ford brings the heat, and his ambitious and brashly creative cooking is best enjoyed by way of the tasting menu. 

The Surf Club Restaurant (Surfside, American cuisine) 
Located within the elegantly restored landmark, now in league with the Four Seasons, The Surf Club is a prime location for Thomas Keller's first Florida venture. Sauces are what this team does best, starting with the scallop crudo with buttermilk-basil dressing; followed by the brilliantly reimagined Maine lobster thermidor with sauce Américaine.  

Capa (Orlando, Steakhouse) 
At the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World; this steakhouse also flaunts a decidedly Spanish accent. Kick things off with ace tapas before indulging in a main dish, like flame-kissed ribeye with tamarind-ancho sauce. 

Soseki (Orlando, Fusion/sushi) 
This tiny operation with Chef Mike Collantes at the helm is an ideal illustration of a contemporary meal expressed by way of an omakase. A laser-like focus on local Florida produce results in a menu that changes monthly. 

Kadence (Orlando, Japanese cuisine/sushi) 
The omakase opens with hot dishes and cool sashimi. This is food that's free-spirited, yet manages to honor the classic methods. Pacing is on point in sashimi like hamachi and hirame. Nigiri, like snapper with lemon and sea salt, will have you yearning for more. 

Knife & Spoon (Orlando, Steakhouse) 
This iteration from Chef John Tesar inside the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, is the picture of plush. Care and skill are the hallmarks of this team, as they turn out contemporary steakhouse fare woven with seafood.  

Bib Gourmands 

The MICHELIN Guide inspectors found 29 restaurants worthy of the Bib Gourmand designation, which recognizes great food at a great value. These are restaurants where one can have two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for under $49. There were 19 in the Miami area, seven in the Orlando area and three in the Tampa area.  

Miami 

Name 

Address 

Bachour 

2020 Salzedo St., Coral Gables, 33134  

Chug's Diner 

3444 Main Hwy., Miami, 33133  

DOYA 

347 NW 24th St., Miami, 33127  

El Turco 

184 NE 50th Terr., Miami, 33137  

Ghee Indian Kitchen 

8965 SW 72nd Pl., Kendall, 33156  

Hometown Barbecue Miami 

1200 NW 22nd St. #100, Miami, 33142 

Itamae 

140 NE. 39th St., Miami, 33137  

Krüs Kitchen 

3413 Main Hwy., Miami, 33133  

La Natural 

7289 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, 33150  

Lucali 

1930 Bay Rd., Miami Beach, 33139  

Lung Yai Thai Tapas 

1731 SW 8th St., Miami, 33135  

Mandolin Aegean Bistro 

4312 NE. 2nd Ave., Miami, 33137  

Michael's Genuine 

130 NE. 40th St., Miami, 33137  

Phuc Yea 

7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 33138  

Red Rooster Overtown 

920 NW. 2nd Ave., Miami, 33136 

Sanguich De Miami 

2057 SW. 8th St., Miami, 33135  

Tinta y Cafe 

315 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, 33134  

Zak The Baker 

295 NW. 26th St., Miami, 33127  

Zitz Sum 

396 Alhambra Cir., Coral Gables, 33134  

Orlando 

Bombay Street Kitchen 

6215 S. Orange Blossom Trl., Orlando, 32809  

Domu 

3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando, 32803  

Papa Llama 

2840 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando, 32806 

The Ravenous Pig 

565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 32789 

Strand 

807 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, 32803  

Swine & Sons 

669 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, 32789  

Z Asian 

1830 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, 32803  

Tampa 

Ichicoro Ramen 

5229 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 33603  

Rocca 

323 W. Palm Ave., Tampa, 33602  

Rooster and the Till 

6500 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, 33604  


Special Awards 

In addition to the highly anticipated Bib Gourmand and Star awards, the Guide announced two special awards. Sommelier of the Year, presented by Wine Access, was awarded to Victoria James and her team at Cote Miami. The Exceptional Cocktails Award was awarded to Ruben Rolon and his teams at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami and Le Jardinier Miami.  

Award 

Recipient 

Establishment(s) 

Sommelier of the Year 

Victoria James 

Cote Miami 

Exceptional Cocktails Award 

Ruben Rolon 

Jardinier Miami, L'Atelier Miami 


The MICHELIN Guide Star Revelation event is presented with the support of Capital One. 

The 2022 Miami, Orlando and Tampa restaurant selection will join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay in Florida and around the world. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to book unforgettable hotels and make restaurant reservations through partners OpenTable, Resy and SevenRooms

 

The MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa Selection 

Bib Gourmands (Good food at moderate price) 

29 

(Excellent cuisine, worth a detour) 

(High quality cooking, worth a stop) 

14 

Cuisine types reflected in selection 

35 

Cuisine types starred restaurants 

Cuisine types reflected in Bib Gourmands  

18 

Miami: 35 recommended restaurants, 19 Bib Gourmands, 11 Starred  

65 

Orlando: 23 recommended restaurants, 7 Bib Gourmands, 4 Starred  

34 

Tampa: 16 recommended restaurants, 3 Bib Gourmands 

19 

Total number of restaurants in the selection 

118 


2022 Starred Establishments 

Restaurant 

Honor 

Address 

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami 

   **

4100 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 33137 

Ariete 

    *

3540 Main Hwy., Miami, 33133 

Boia De 

    * 

5205 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, 33137 

Capa 

    *

10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Orlando, 32836 

Cote Miami 

    *

3900 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, 33137 

The Den at Sushi Azabu Miami 

    *

161 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 33139 

Elcielo Miami 

    *

31 SE 5th St., Miami, 33131 

Hiden 

    * 

313 NW. 25th St., Miami, 33127 

Kadence 

    *

1809 Winter Park Rd., Orlando, 32803 

Knife & Spoon 

    *

4012 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando, 32837 

Le Jardinier Miami 

    *

151 NE 41st St., Miami, 33137 

Los Félix 

    *

3413 Main Hwy., Miami, 33133 

Soseki 

    *

955 W. Fairbanks Ave., Orlando, 32789 

Stubborn Seed 

    *

101 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 33139 

The Surf Club Restaurant 

    *

9011 Collins Ave., Surfside, 33154 

 

Learn More: For a full summary of Orlando restaurants recognized by the MICHELIN Guide, visit our blog post here

 

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