After taking a year off for the pandemic, Michelin finally updated its California guide with a fresh rounds of stars at the end of 2021. The Peninsula and Northern Silicon Valley boast eleven Michelin-rated restaurants!
To discover the award-winners closest to you, here’s exactly where those Micheline stars are shining.
Bon appetit!
Rasa Contemporary Indian – 1 star
209 Park Road Burlingame, CA 94010
Even in Silicon Valley with high standards for Indian restaurants, the guide acknowledged Rasa for its upscale South Indian cuisine.
Photo: Rasa
Sushi Yoshizumi – 1 star
325 4th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94401
The San Mateo sushi favorite is still an in-demand reservation.
Photo: Sushi Yoshizumi
Wakuriya – 1 star
115 De Anza Boulevard San Mateo, CA 94402
With the one counter, one chef and one star, Wakuriya is a shopping center gem.
Photo: Jun Seita, Flickr
Sushi Shin – 1 star
312 Arguello Street Redwood City, CA 94063
Earning its first star this year, this cozy omasake counter that’s well loved by Redwood City locals made the list.
Photo: SF Chronicle
Selby’s – 1 star
3001 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94061
The luxurious newish steakhouse from the Bacchus group (Spruce, Village Pub, Pizza Antica), complete with tomahawks and a martini cart.
Photo: Selby’s
The Village Pub – 1 star
2967 Woodside Road Woodside, CA 94062
Yet another star from the Bacchus group (Spruce, Selby’s and Pizza Antica), the Village pub offers the rolling hills of Woodside in California a refined destination with pulse atmosphere and consistency you can rely on.
Photo: Forbes Travel Guide
Protégé – 1 star
250 California Avenue Palto Alto, CA 94306
Two French Laundry alums, a chef and sommelier, delight with a more relaxed five-course tasting menu in Palo Alto.
Photo: Protégé
Madera – 1 star
2825 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park, CA 94025
Within the Rosewood hotel with a view of the Santa Cruz mountains, Madera serves luxe lunches and dinner.
Photo: Madera
Chez TJ – 1 star
938 Villa Street Mountain View, CA 94041
Chez TJ is a longtime special occasion destination, serving many courses within a Victorian home in Mountain View.
Photo: Chez TJ
Plumed Horse – 1 star
14555 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA 95070
Tucked away in Saratoga, the Plumed Horse is an over-the-top fine dining destination, from the chandeliers to the chocolate cart.
Photo: Plumed Horse
Manresa – 3 stars
320 Village Lane Los Gatos, CA 95030
Manresa remains the three-star powerhouse in the south, leveraging deep relationships with local farms into stunning tasting menus.
Photo: Manresa
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