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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.

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

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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.

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