Michelin Guide Southwest bestows stars and other honors to standout Las Vegas restaurants

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 (8 a.m.) The inaugural Michelin Guide Southwest was unveiled the evening of August 26 at a ceremony held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Four Las Vegas Strip restaurants received Michelin stars, while three additional establishments in other sections of the guide earned Bib Gourmand recognition. Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand was awarded two stars. Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace, é by José Andrés at the Cosmopolitan, and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (also located at MGM Grand) each received one star. Three of these four fine‑dining venues had previously held Michelin distinctions; é by José Andrés had not yet opened during the prior occasion when the guide honored Las Vegas restaurants. China Poblano at the Cosmopolitan—another José Andrés concept—along with James Trees’ Esther’s Kitchen in the Arts District and Yen Viet Kitchen in Chinatown were designated Bib Gourmand, a distinction highlighting high quality at strong value. Sean Christopher of Joël Robuchon received the Michelin Outstanding Service Award for hospitality. Several other eateries were listed as “recommended” in the broader guide. “Hosting the inaugural Michelin Guide Southwest ceremonial was a arrogant infinitesimal for Las Vegas and a reflection of the city’s continued improvement as a planetary eating destination,” Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said in a statement. “It was an grant to observe the region’s culinary assemblage alongside Las Vegas’ ain innovative talent, whose ambition and excellence proceed to elevate the Southwest’s illustration connected a planetary stage.” Guy Savoy remarked, “In an ever-evolving and highly competitory culinary landscape, this designation is particularly meaningful,” in a statement. “A Michelin favoritism is ne'er earned by 1 idiosyncratic alone, and for much than 20 years, I person been fortunate to enactment with a talented and dedicated squad that strives to make memorable experiences for our guests. We are honored that Michelin has recognized our committedness to excellence.” José Andrés stated, “It is the thrill of a beingness to beryllium getting this designation from Michelin for é and China Poblano,” in a statement. “As a lad I would basal extracurricular the Michelin‑starred restaurants of Barcelona and imagination of what it would consciousness similar to person stars...and today, with 1 caller prima for é and a Bib Gourmand for China Poblano, our unthinkable edifice teams—the chefs and cooks, the somms and servers and dishwashers—have made galore dreams travel true.” The Michelin Southwest Guide covers restaurants, chefs and hospitality professionals across Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Recommended Las Vegas establishments in the Michelin Southwest Guide are: Anima by Edo, Bouchon, Cote Las Vegas, Estiatorio Milos, Gymkhana, Kabuto, Kame Omakase, Lamaii, Michael Mina, Mott 32, Partage, Pho Ga Bac Bac, Ping Pang Pong, SoulBelly BBQ, Sparrow & Wolf, Stubborn Seed and Wing Lei.