The first Michelin Guide Southwest ceremony at Fontainebleau Las Vegas recognized four Strip restaurants with stars and three local venues with Bib Gourmand honors, spotlighting the city’s evolving dining scene.
Las Vegas restaurants earned new recognition as the inaugural Michelin Guide Southwest was unveiled at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on August 26, awarding stars to four Strip venues and Bib Gourmand honors to three additional local favorites. The event marked Michelin’s return to the region, highlighting the city’s continued growth as a culinary destination.
Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand received two Michelin stars, reaffirming its status among the city’s most acclaimed fine dining establishments. Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace, é by José Andrés at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, also at MGM Grand, each earned one star. While Joël Robuchon, Restaurant Guy Savoy, and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon had previously been recognized by Michelin, this is the first time é by José Andrés has received a star, as it opened after the guide’s last Las Vegas edition.
Bib Gourmand Honors and Service Award
Three Las Vegas restaurants were named to the Bib Gourmand list, which highlights venues offering high-quality food at a strong value. China Poblano at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Esther’s Kitchen in the Arts District, and Yen Viet Kitchen in Chinatown were each recognized for their accessible yet distinctive menus. China Poblano, another José Andrés concept, joins é in receiving Michelin recognition this year.
Sean Christopher of Joël Robuchon was honored with the Michelin Outstanding Service Award, acknowledging his leadership in hospitality. Several other Las Vegas restaurants were included as “recommended” in the new guide, reflecting the city’s diverse dining landscape.
Las Vegas Chefs and Industry Response
Local chefs and hospitality leaders welcomed the return of Michelin’s attention to the Southwest. Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, described the ceremony as a milestone for the city’s global dining reputation. Guy Savoy and José Andrés both credited their teams for the recognition, emphasizing the collaborative effort behind each restaurant’s success.
José Andrés noted the personal significance of earning a Michelin star for é and a Bib Gourmand for China Poblano, recalling his early dreams of Michelin recognition while growing up in Barcelona.
Recommended Restaurants and Broader Impact
The Michelin Guide Southwest also listed several Las Vegas restaurants as recommended, including 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 & Wolf, Stubborn Seed, and Wing Lei. The guide covers restaurants, chefs, and hospitality professionals across Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, but Las Vegas remains a focal point for culinary achievement in the region.
This recognition comes as Las Vegas continues to evolve as a major hospitality and entertainment hub. The city’s restaurant scene has seen increased national and international attention, similar to the way major entertainment productions, such as the closure of ‘Awakening’ at Wynn Las Vegas in 2026, signal ongoing changes in the local landscape. For more on recent entertainment shifts, see this report on the end of ‘Awakening’ at Wynn Las Vegas.
