Finding your next Michelin Star
...or Bo-chelin!
A star picking experience crafted by Yilin Qi, Grace Guo, Justin Wei
Embark on a culinary adventure to discover the allure of Michelin Star restaurants in the United States.
What distinguishes these dining havens, setting them apart in the world of gastronomy?
Join us on an inspired journey to explore the stars of the American culinary scene.
Dive into the essence of what makes these restaurants not just special, but exceptional.
Let's unravel the mystery and savor the experience together!
First, let's learn about what the different types of Michelin awards are!
Let's hear from the Michelin Guide itself!
Bib Gourmand
Our award for great value, and highlights simple yet skillful cooking at an affordable price.
(But we should also say that we are looking for a high standard of cooking just for a restaurant to be recommended in the MICHELIN Guide.)
1 Michelin Stars
Awarded to restaurants using top quality ingredients, where dishes with distinct flavours are prepared to a consistently high standard.
2 Michelin Stars
Awarded when the personality and talent of the chef are evident in their expertly crafted dishes; their food is refined and inspired.
3 Michelin Stars
Our highest award, given for the superlative cooking of chefs at the peak of their profession; their cooking is elevated to an art form and some of their dishes are destined to become classics.
Green Star
Our newest award. It was introduced to the MICHELIN Guide France in 2020 and is now featured in every country covered by the MICHELIN Guide. It is awarded to restaurants that are role models when it comes to sustainable gastronomy.
Variety of Cuisines of Michelin Restaurants
An Overview of All Michelin Restaurants in the U.S.
There is only a few states feature Michelin-starred restaurants, with California boasting the highest count of 219.
Explore the map by clicking on the clusters to discover detailed information of specific restaurants.
Utilize the search bar and dropdown menus to refine your search and uncover specific restaurants.
Wonder which region, state, awards are dominant in Michelin guide?
Start exploring by clicking on any segment!
Each layer representing a different level of distinction from the Michelin Guide.
Hover for more information on the composition.
Click center to zoom out.
Let's inspect the distribution of Michelin restaurants in the US.
Choose relationships to visualize from the select box. Hover over a specific link to see the restaurant distribution in detail.
Time to book your flight! Let's plan your next star picking trip.
We've analyzed the country-wide distribution of top 8 Michelin restaurant cuisines. Choose a category to reveal which state has the most variety of restaurants given your cuisine of interest.
Each color denotes a specific category under your chosen cuisine type. You can hover over the blocks to view restaurants info.
Click on a legend to highlight! Click anywhere on the page to reset.
Have fun exploring!
As we turn our focus towards Boston, a curious question arises:
Why does this vibrant city not boast a single Michelin Star restaurant?
This intriguing puzzle invites a deeper exploration, and we're thrilled to have you join us on this culinary quest.
To add to the adventure, we've meticulously curated a selection of Boston's finest dining establishments
'Bo-chelin' list
Each offering an experience that rivals the prestigious Michelin standards.
Let's embark on this gastronomic journey through Boston's hidden gems and uncover the flavors that make this city uniquely delectable.