The Michelin Guide has awarded stars to eight new restaurants across the United States in its April 2026 update, recognizing excellence from coast to coast including two surprise picks in smaller cities.

New One-Star Recipients

Highlights include Ember & Oak in Nashville (modern Southern), Kaiseki Zen in Portland (Japanese), and Mare Nostrum in Miami (coastal Mediterranean). Each earned praise for exceptional technique and ingredient sourcing.

Surprise Picks

Michelin awarded stars to restaurants in Boise, Idaho, and Asheville, North Carolina, for the first time, signaling the guide's expanding geographic reach.