The Michelin Guide returned to Las Vegas on Wednesday , August 26, marking the first time the tire company has awarded stars to the city in 17 years. Michelin published its inaugural Las Vegas guide in 2008, followed by a second edition in 2009 before
pulling out of Sin City entirely. In addition to Las Vegas, Michelin recognized restaurants across Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah as part of its new American Southwest category.
The first iteration of the Michelin Guide in Las Vegas awarded restaurants including Nobu, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, and Wing Lei with one star, while Picasso, Restaurant Guy Savoy, and Alex received two stars; Joël Robuchon was the sole recipient of the coveted three stars. Since the guide’s initial launch, several of the recognized restaurants have closed, including Aureole and Mesa Grill.
The new one-star restaurants in Las Vegas are L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Restaurant Guy Savoy, and É by José Andrés. Joël Robuchon received the only two-star recognition of the night.
Along with its starred restaurants, Michelin also announced its Bib Gourmand recipients, a category which spotlights “good quality, good value cooking.” At these restaurants, diners can expect two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for about $50 before tax and tip. Three Las Vegas restaurants received Michelin Bib Gourmands: China Poblano, Esther’s Kitchen, and Yen Viet Kitchen.
Michelin also unveiled its wider guide, which includes recommended picks across the states. The 2026 selections from Las Vegas 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 and Wolf, Stubborn Seed, and Wing Lei.
Sean Christopher of Joël Robuchon was awarded the Michelin Service Award, which recognizes hospitality. “We strive every night to make a connection with guests,” he said in his speech.
One star
- L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
- Guy Savoy
- É by José Andrés
Two stars
- Joël Robuchon
Bib Gourmand
- China Poblano
- Esther’s Kitchen
- Yen Viet Kitchen
Michelin Guide
- 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 and Wolf
- Stubborn Seed
- Wing Lei
Additional reporting by Matthew Kang.
