Today, MICHELIN announces the Bib Gourmand establishments for the inaugural MICHELIN Guide California selection. From tacos to sushi, and bistros to oyster bars, the highly-anticipated list features a grand total of 151 restaurants representing 36 different cuisines.
Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less. In addition to the exceptional restaurants distinguished by star awards, MICHELIN inspectors take great pride in finding hidden gems to complete the selection that are more widely accessible for diners, whatever their budget or craving.
As the trusted source for gastronomy lovers worldwide for more than 120 years, MICHELIN publishes 32 guides annually in more than two dozen countries, including four guides in the United States. The 2019 MICHELIN Guide California is the most recent global expansion, and this represents the first statewide or regional guide for the United States.
“Our inspectors were very impressed by the diversity of cuisine and culinary trends that they have seen across the Bib Gourmand selection in California, and it’s great to see that many of these restaurants take advantage of the fantastic local produce available throughout the state,” says Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the MICHELIN Guides.
Building on and including the selection launched in San Francisco last year, California now includes 88 new Bib Gourmand eateries.
The complete selection of the 2019 MICHELIN Guide California—including the MICHELIN stars—will be unveiled at a live Star Revelation event taking place in Huntington Beach on Monday, June 3.
Congratulations to all restaurants. View the full list below.
East Bay
China Village
Comal
Corso
Dyafa
Great China
Ippuku
Millennium
Nyum Bai
Soba Ichi
Teni East Kitchen
Thai House
Wood Tavern
Los Angeles (NEW)
Aburiya Raku
Adana Restaurant
Amor y Tacos
Ayara Thai Cuisine
Badmaash
Baran's 2239
Bowery Bungalow
Broken Spanish
Burritos La Palma
Cassia
Chengdu Impression
Chengdu Taste
Chuan's
Church & State (closed)
Coni'Seafood
Dai Ho
Dha Rae Oak
DongLaiShun
Eveleigh
The Factory Kitchen
Father's Office
Grand Harbor
Guerilla Tacos
Holbox
Il Pastaio
Jaffa
Jitlada
Jon & Vinny's
Katsu-ya
Kismet
La Cevicheria
Langer's
LaoXi Noodle House
Longo Seafood
Lunasia
Maccheroni Republic
Majordomo
Manhattan Beach Post
Mariscos Jalisco
Meals by Genet
Meizhou Dongpo
Mercado Los Angeles
Mian
Mi Lindo Nayrit Mariscos
Okiboru Ramen
Papilles
Petit Trois
Pine & Crane
Pizzana
Pizzeria Mozza
Preux & Proper
Punta Cabras (closed)
Rocio's Mexican Kitchen
Rosaliné
Rossoblu
Salazar
Sea Harbour
Shanghai No. 1
Sichuan Impression
Sixth & Mill
Son of a Gun
Sqirl
Thai Thing
Tsubaki
Marin
Insalata's
Pig in a Pickle (NEW)
Playa
Poggio
Sushi Ran
Village Sake
Monterey (NEW)
Yafa
Orange County (NEW)
Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen
Garlic & Chives
Hiro Nori Ramen
LSXO
Mix Mix Kitchen & Bar
Peninsula
Pausa
Royal Feast
Vesta
wonderful
Sacramento (NEW)
Canon
Frank Fat's
Mother
San Diego (NEW)
Campfire
Cucina Sorella
Cucina Urbana
El Jardin
Juniper & Ivy
Kettner Exchange
LOLA 55
Solare
San Francisco
Anchor Oyster Bar
A16
Bistro Aix
Coqueta
Cotogna
Delfina
Del Popolo
Dosa
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai
Harborview (NEW)
Izakaya Rintaro
Kokkari Estiatorio
Lai Hong Lounge
M.Y. China
Nopalito
Okane
Sichuan Home
1601 Bar & Kitchen
Sociale
Starbelly
Trestle
Tsubasa
Yank Sing
Z & Y Bistro (NEW)
Z & Y
Zero Zero
Santa Barbara (NEW)
Mesa Verde
Sama Sama Kitchen
South Bay
The Bywater
Luna Mexican Kitchen
Orchard City Kitchen
Wine Country
Backyard
Bravas
Chalkboard
Ciccio
Cook St. Helena
Diavola
El Molino Central
Farmstead
Glen Ellen Star
Grace's Table
Gran Electrica
La Calenda (NEW)
Oenotri
Ramen Gaijin
Redd Wood
Risibisi
Stockhome (NEW)
