Two New Stars and a Bib Gourmand Upgrade: Inside the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Florida Digital Reveal

The results are officially in.

The 2026 Florida selection of the MICHELIN Guide has arrived, marking the state’s first fully digital reveal and the Guide’s first statewide Florida expansion. This year, the industry and food enthusiasts tuned in online instead.

Streaming live through the Guide’s official YouTube channel and once again hosted by Java Ingram, the reveal still preserved much of the visual identity tied to MICHELIN ceremonies: the signature red stage production and polished presentation style. With the existence of the MICHELIN Guide American South category already in place, it remains possible Florida could eventually be incorporated into a broader structure down the line. But for now, this feels like MICHELIN experimenting with how future announcement formats may evolve across multiple markets.

Still, regardless of format, anticipation surrounding this year’s results remained exceptionally high. Between statewide expansion, ongoing debates, and Florida’s rapidly growing culinary profile, the pressure surrounding restaurants across the state never felt louder.

For months, chefs, restaurateurs, diners, and industry insiders speculated on what the inspectors would reward, where the Guide might expand next, and whether Florida’s evolving dining scene would finally see meaningful movement at the top tiers. Now, we finally have answers.

Fans of The Whet Palette podcast were likely not surprised to see Emelina WPB, Mutra Miami and COTOA emerge as new winners.

AT A GLANCE

Table displaying the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Florida selection with categories and counts of restaurants including starred, Bib Gourmand, and recommended options.

2026 MICHELIN Guide Florida Winners

Two MICHELIN Stars

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami
Sorekara

PHOTOS: Courtesy of The MICHELIN Guide

Bib Gourmands

A Mano Panino (new)
aioli
Bachour
Bánh Mì Boy
Bar Citra (new)
Barra Callao (new)
Bombay Street Kitchen
Canary Club (new)
Chug’s Diner
Coro
Cotoa (new– upgraded from the Recommended list)
Domu
Double Luck (new)
El Turco
Ghee Indian Kitchen
Gorkhali Kitchen
Heritage
Hometown Barbecue Miami
Isan Zaap
La Natural
Lucali
Lucky 8 (new)
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Michael’s Genuine
Moondog Café & Bakery (new)
Norigami
Otto’s High Dive
Palm Beach Meats
Phuc Yea
Psomi
Rooster and the Till
Sanguich De Miami
Smokemade Meats + Eats
Strand
Streetlight Taco
Sunday (new)
Sushi Saint
Tam Tam
Taste of Chengdu
The Ravenous Pig
Tinta y Cafe
To Be Determined (new)
UniGirl
Zaru
Zitz Sum

Additional Awards (not featured on the livecast)

Award	Recipient	Establishment
Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award	Rhianda Smith	The Daytrader Tiki Bar & Restaurant
Michelin Sommelier Award	Juan Valencia	Ômo by Jônt
Michelin Outstanding Service Award	Christopher Tegreeny	Salt
Michelin Young Chef Award	Jada Vidal	Kinjo

Green Stars (yes, they still exist in Florida)

Restaurant	Distinction
Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and Bakery (new)
Kaya
Krüs Kitchen
Los Felix
Stubborn Seed

Final Thoughts

As always, awards season never ends quietly in the restaurant world. Between today’s reveal, the ongoing conversation surrounding standards and consistency, and the growing national spotlight on Florida dining, the debates are only getting started.

And naturally, I’ll be back soon with additional commentary, deeper analysis, and my candid thoughts on the results. If you’ve followed my MICHELIN coverage long enough, you already know I never keep it surface level.

Stay tuned.