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Sonoma and Napa counties have an abundance of excellent restaurants. Here are the ones the Michelin Guide ranks supreme.

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The famed Michelin Guide has long been affirming what locals have known for years — the Bay Area is a food mecca. Residents and national publications alike rave about the area’s acclaimed chefs and their award-winning restaurants.

Sonoma County alone has an abundance of excellent restaurants, from fine dining bistros to casual community hubs. Some of our favorites earned stars in the recent 2025 Michelin Guide awards ceremony, including two stars for the new Enclos in Sonoma. It’s the first and only Michelin-starred restaurant in the city.

Below are all the Michelin-starred restaurants in Sonoma and Napa counties, as well as the rest of the Bay Area.

Sonoma County

Enclos restaurant in Sonoma
Marin Oyster with dill, rose geranium and fava leaf served in an ice bowl from the 11-course tasting menu at Enclos in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Enclos restaurant in Sonoma
Chef Brian Limoges is creating a buzz in the culinary world with his unique, terroir-driven multicourse tasting menu at Enclos in Sonoma, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

New Two Stars

Enclos, Sonoma

Enclos has been eyeing a Michelin star since it opened late last year. Last week, the Michelin Guide awarded it two stars for its “opulent tasting menu,” featuring locally sourced contemporary cuisine. Enclos also received a green star, Michelin’s sustainability award. 139 E. Napa St, Sonoma, 707-387-1724, enclos-sonoma.com

Three Stars

SingleThread, Healdsburg

Repeatedly named among the world’s best restaurants, SingleThread retained its three Michelin stars for “exceptional cuisine.” It’s the only restaurant in Sonoma County with three stars. The farm-to-table restaurant also has a green star. Additionally, SingleThread’s five-room inn has three Michelin keys representing an extraordinary stay. 131 North St., Healdsburg, 707-723-4646, singlethreadfarms.com

SingleThread restaurant in Healdsburg
An elegantly presented dish at the three-Michelin star SingleThread in Healdsburg. (John Troxell/Sonoma County Tourism)
Cyrus restaurant
A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)

One Star

Cyrus, Geyserville

Chef and author Douglas Keane reopened his Cyrus restaurant (formerly of Healdsburg) in Geyserville in 2022, and it promptly earned a Michelin star. 275 Highway 128, Geyserville, 707-723-5999, cyrusrestaurant.com

Napa County

Three Stars

The French Laundry, Yountville

Despite recent lukewarm reviews, The French Laundry’s three Michelin stars, as well as its green star, were safe from the chopping block. It remains the only restaurant in Napa County with three stars. 6640 Washington St., Yountville, 707-944-2380, thomaskeller.com/tfl

French Laundry restaurant in Yountville
“Salade rouge” with beets, olive oil panna cotta and pomegranate seeds served at the French Laundry in Yountville, Nov. 20, 2024. (Aya Brackett/The New York Times)
The Restaurant at Auberge de Soleil in Napa Valley
At The Restaurant at Auberge de Soleil in Rutherford. (The Ingalls)

One Star

Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford

Credited as Napa Valley’s first fine dining establishment, Auberge du Soleil has maintained its one Michelin star for 18 consecutive years, since the coveted guide was established in 2007. The restaurant’s hotel of the same name, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, holds three Michelin keys. 180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford, 800-348-5406, aubergeresorts.com/aubergedusoleil

Auro, Calistoga

Auro earned its one Michelin star in 2023, just eight months after opening. It’s located in Napa Valley’s Four Seasons Resort, which also has one Michelin key. 400 Silverado Trail N., Calistoga, 707-709-2160, auronapavalley.com

Kenzo, Napa

Kenzo and Natsuko Tsujimoto’s serene Japanese restaurant in Napa Valley holds one star for its traditional, high-quality cuisine. 1339 Pearl St., Napa, 707-294-2049, kenzonapa.com

Press, St. Helena

Napa Valley’s Press restaurant earned its Michelin star in 2022 for its contemporary, Californian dishes. 587 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena, 707-967-0550, pressnapavalley.com

American wagyu with smoked carrot, wasabi glaze and carrot-kosho vinaigrette at PRESS Restaurant Napa Valley in St. Helena. (John Troxell/Courtesy Suited Hospitality)
American wagyu with smoked carrot, wasabi glaze and carrot-kosho vinaigrette at PRESS Restaurant Napa Valley in St. Helena. (John Troxell/Courtesy Suited Hospitality)

Greater Bay Area

Three Stars

Atelier Crenn, three stars. 3127 Fillmore St., San Francisco, 415-440-0460, ateliercrenn.com

Benu, three stars. 22 Hawthorne St., San Francisco, 415-685-4860, benusf.com

Quince, three stars. 470 Pacific Ave., San Francisco, 415-775-8500, quincerestaurant.com

Two Stars

Acquerello, two stars. 1722 Sacramento St., San Francisco, 415-567-5432, acquerellosf.com

Birdsong, two stars. 1085 Mission St., San Francisco, 415-369-9161, birdsongsf.com

Californios, two stars. 355 11th St., San Francisco, 415-757-0994, californiossf.com

Commis, two stars. 3859 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, 510-653-3902, commisrestaurant.com

Kiln, two new stars. 149 Fell St., San Francisco, 415-982-9722, kilnsf.com

Lazy Bear, two stars. 3416 19th St., San Francisco, 415-874-9921, lazybearsf.com

Saison, two stars. 178 Townsend St., San Francisco, 415-828-7990, saisonsf.com

Sons & Daughters, two stars. 708 Bush St., San Francisco, 415-391-8311, sonsanddaughterssf.com

One Star

7 Adams, one star. 1963 Sutter St., San Francisco, 415-655-9154, 7adamsrestaurant.com

Angler SF, one star. 132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, 415-872-9442, anglerrestaurants.com

Hilda and Jesse, one star. 701 Union St., San Francisco, 415-872-7023, hildaandjessesf.com

Kin Khao, one star. 55 Cyril Magnin St., San Francisco, 415-362-7456, kinkhao.com

Le Comptoir at Bar Crenn, one star. 3131 Fillmore St., San Francisco, 415-440-0460, barcrenn.com

Mister Jiu’s, one star. 28 Waverly Place, San Francisco, 415-857-9688, misterjius.com

Nari, one star. 1625 Post St., San Francisco, 415-868-6274, narisf.com

Niku Steakhouse, one star. 61 Division St., San Francisco, 415-829-7817, nikusteakhouse.com

Nisei, one star. 2316 Polk St., San Francisco, 415-827-6898, restaurantnisei.com

O’ by Claude Le Tohic, one star. 165 O’Farrell St., San Francisco, 415-814-8888, one65sf.com

Protégé, one star. 250 California Ave., Palo Alto, 707-312-0931, protegepaloalto.com

San Ho Won, one star. 2170 Bryant St., San Francisco, 415-868-4479, sanhowon.com

Sorrel, one star. 3228 Sacramento St., San Francisco, 415-525-3765, sorrelrestaurant.com

Ssal, one star. 2226 Polk St., San Francisco, 415-814-2704, ssalsf.com

State Bird Provisions, one star. 1529 Fillmore St., San Francisco, 415-795-1272, statebirdsf.com

Sun Moon Studio, one new star. 1940 Union St., Suite 21, Oakland. sunmoonstudio.com

The Progress, one star. 1525 Fillmore St., San Francisco, 415-673-1294, theprogress-sf.com

The Shota, one star. 115 Sansome St., San Francisco, 628-224-2074, theshotasf.com *Temporarily closed

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Dustin Valette's Matheson in contention for star?

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The wait for the annual fall Michelin awards can be grueling for restaurateurs, so the restaurant guidebook dangles a few carrots in the months before, including “discoveries” under consideration for a star or Bib Gourmand.

Healdsburg’s Matheson restaurant was one of 17 recently-opened restaurants in California tapped for the honor this week and featured on guide.michelin.com. The Matheson, a years-in-the-making project from Chef Dustin Valette, opened in fall 2021 with a fine-dining restaurant, a private mezzanine and an upstairs lounge called Roof 106.

Dustin Valette, co-owner and chef at Valette and The Matheson in Healdsburg. (Courtesy of Michael Woolsey)
Dustin Valette, co-owner and chef at The Matheson in Healdsburg. (Courtesy of Michael Woolsey)

“Chef Dustin Valette’s latest venture is in a soaring complex, but that never takes the focus away from the menu that weaves seasonal products with California flair and Mediterranean elements,” said the Guide’s “Famously Anonymous” inspectors in a press release. This is the first nod for Chef Valette, whose namesake restaurant, Valette, has never been awarded a Michelin star despite its popularity and creative, locally-sourced menu.

Highlighting notable new restaurants enables food lovers to “enjoy new discoveries” and note “culinary gems,” according to writers of the California Michelin Guide. It’s also a chance for curious diners to avoid the mobs after restaurants are starred.

The Matheson is at 106 Matheson St. in Healdsburg, thematheson.com. Reservations are highly recommended.

Kona Kampachi Ceviche with avocado, kohlrabi, citrus kosho from The Matheson in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Kona Kampachi Ceviche with avocado, kohlrabi, citrus kosho from The Matheson in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Also included in the “new discoveries” list of California restaurants (with Inspectors’ notes) are:

Abacá, San Francisco: Chef Francis Ang, together with wife and co-owner Dian, have produced this ode to Filipino cooking in the lush Kimpton Alton Hotel.

Be.Stéak.Ă, Campbell: An elegant ambience complements an elevated menu of exceptional steaks and an array of dishes at Chef Jeffrey Stout’s newest restaurant.

Birch & Rye, San Francisco: 
At this cozy nook, Chef Anya El-Wattar combines her upbringing and restaurant chops to offer a unique, ingredient-focused interpretation of Russian cuisine that is in equal measure indulgent and fresh.

Dela Curo, Oakland: Located in Swan’s Market in downtown Oakland, this order-at-the-counter style of spot is brought to diners by Chikara Ono.

Donaji in San Francisco. (Courtesy of Stephanie Pass)
Donaji in San Francisco. (Courtesy of Stephanie Pass)

Donaji, San Francisco: 
Chef Isai Cuevas, who earned a reputation selling his excellent tamales at farmers markets across the city, now has a cheerful, neighborhood brick-and-mortar.

Ernest, San Francisco: Chef Brandon Rice’s hip, irreverent cooking style sets the vibe, exemplified in fancy-meets-comforting combos like Kaluga caviar with crème fraîche and tater tots.

Good Good Culture Club, San Francisco: 
The vibrantly flavorful cooking here highlights Southeast Asian flavors and unique Californian expressions in dishes like a signature adobo-glazed fried chicken wing stuffed with garlic rice.

Hawks, Granite Bay: The straightforward menu reflects the seasons, offering a small selection of familiar plates heightened with a touch of oomph.

Lane 33 Café in Napa. (Courtesy of Jose Calderon)
Lane 33 Café in Napa. (Courtesy of Jose Calderon)

Lane 33 Café, Napa: In the category of bowling alley eats, mole and quesadillas aren’t likely to spring to mind, but Chef Alex Soto’s skillful, flavor-packed Mexican cooking served Wednesday-Sunday will change your outlook.

Le Fantastique, San Francisco: Creativity and finesse are part and parcel of the cooking, and the too-cool vibe and vinyl soundtrack are matched by gracious hospitality.

Miller & Lux, San Francisco: Fine dining may seem an unlikely find in the shadow of the hulking Chase Center arena, but this stunning harborage from Chef Tyler Florence is worth a splurge.

Nisei, San Francisco: 
”Nisei” refers to the American-born children of Japanese immigrants, which Chef David Yoshimura is; the synthesis of that heritage forms the basis of his cuisine.

San Ho Won in San Francisco. (Courtesy of Eric Wolfinger)
San Ho Won in San Francisco. (Courtesy of Eric Wolfinger)

San Ho Won, San Francisco: Combining the talents of Chefs Corey Lee and protégé Jeong-In Hwang, here it’s safe to expect the exceptional. The kitchen’s refined technique deftly combines traditional Korean tastes with a sense of novelty.

Sato Omakase, San Francisco
: This stylish counter offers an ambience of restful tranquility, but more importantly, it serves up an indulgent tasting that highlights painstakingly sourced ingredients.

Sorella, San Francisco: The spirited younger sister to grande dame Acquerello; the family resemblance is nonetheless apparent in the thoughtful cuisine, which runs Californian by way of Northern Italy.

Stokes Adobe, Monterey: 
The small, ingredient-driven menu draws upon French and Italian elements, seen in hearty, satisfying dishes like the maltagliati pasta in prosciutto-parmesan broth.

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