Support Us Button Widget

Local restaurants deserving of a Michelin star, according to Austinites

Any Michelin Guide Inspectors reading? We’ve rounded up a few of the restaurants Austinites think deserve a star.

Two dishes from overhead

Get lost in Barley Swine’s deep beer list and rotating menus.

Photo courtesy @barleyswine

Count your lucky stars, because the Michelin Guide is coming to Texas.

We asked our newsletter readers + Instagram subscribers to share restaurants they think deserve a Michelin star. Here are some of the most popular answers.

Uchi + Uchiko | Founded by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole, these Japanese restaurants are known for elevated offerings.

Hestia | The modern grill-house holds many accolades from publications including the Wall Street Journal, Wine Spectator, and Esquire.

Barley Swine + Odd Duck | Owned by acclaimed Chef Bryce Gilmore, these restaurants focus on serving innovative dishes made with local ingredients.

Canje | Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph creates Caribbean-inspired flavors at this restaurant (which is under the same hospitality group as Hestia), often using local produce and protein.

Suerte + Este | From Mexico-native Chef Fermín Núñez, these restaurants hone in on flavors of his home country from the inland cities to the coast.

Have a recommendation you’d like to share? Drop them here.

More from ATXtoday
The clocks will “spring forward” this weekend, allowing Austinites to make the most of their evenings.
It’s the SXS-Best time of year in Austin, and SXSW 2026 is going to look a bit different this time around, so buckle in and let us help you plan.
Diablo Hot Chicken will start as a food truck serving the beloved Nashville dish, incorporating Mexican chile into the recipe.
SXSW has fun in store for everyone, whether or not you have a badge this year.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
Over 160 local musicians will show up to represent the Live Music Capital of the World, and we’ve rounded them up in one easy-to-use guide for you.
Help us create a growing guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local makers, restaurants, and professionals, and sharing this page with a friend.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Amplify Austin Day gives Central Texas residents a seamless way to support the community and nonprofits of their choice during this 24-hour event.
Austinites patronizing participating businesses can get free or discounted parking in two Downtown garages now through the end of April.