Nashville's MICHELIN Guide 2026 Winners
Nashville's culinary scene continues to shine on the national stage. During the second annual MICHELIN Guide American South ceremony, held at Nashville's Pinnacle, Music City once again earned recognition across every major category, from Michelin Stars to Bib Gourmands and Recommended Restaurants.
This year, all three of Nashville's Michelin-starred restaurants retained their coveted stars, while one local restaurant earned a new Bib Gourmand distinction and three Nashville spots joined the MICHELIN Guide's Recommended list for the first time.
Nashville's Michelin Star Restaurants
The MICHELIN Star is awarded to restaurants offering "high quality cooking that is worth a stop". All three of Nashville's One-Star restaurants successfully maintained their distinction in 2026.
Neighborhood: Wedgewood Houston
An intimate tasting-menu experience hidden behind a lively cocktail bar, Bastion continues to impress with inventive dishes, seasonal ingredients, and impeccable execution.
Neighborhood: 12 South
Known for blending Japanese techniques with locally inspired flavors, Locust remains one of Nashville's most sought-after dining reservations.
Neighborhood: The Gulch
The Catbird Seat's immersive chef-led tasting experience once again secured its place among the South's most celebrated restaurants.
New Michelin-Recommended Restaurants in Nashville
The MICHELIN Guide added three new Nashville restaurants to its Recommended list in 2026. Recommended restaurants are recognized by inspectors for consistently high-quality cooking and are considered destinations worth seeking out.
Neighborhood: Germantown
The beloved Germantown staple joins the guide for the first time, earning recognition for its elevated Southern-inspired menu and polished dining experience.
Neighborhood: East Nashville
This East Nashville favorite secured its first MICHELIN Recommended designation in 2026.
Neighborhood: Wedgewood Houston
One of Nashville's most talked-about newer restaurants, Present Tense earned a place on the MICHELIN Guide's Recommended list during its second year in operation.
