Michelin Star Restaurants & Award-Winning Eateries in Sonoma County
From avant-garde cuisine to farm-to-table delights, Sonoma County's award-winning restaurants have made it a haven for food and wine connoisseurs.
Adding to the area’s renowned reputation among foodies, several Sonoma Wine Country restaurants were included in the 2024 Michelin Guide and its Bib Gourmand category. The prestigious Michelin Stars are based on anonymous reviews of quality, personality, and consistency. The Bib Gourmand designation is for notable restaurants that serve two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less (tax and gratuity not included).
Michelin Star Restaurants in Sonoma County
SingleThread, Healdsburg
Three Michelin Stars
For its fifth consecutive year, SingleThread was featured in the Michelin Guide. In fact, it’s one of only five U.S. restaurants to be awarded Three Michelin Stars and a Green Star for sustainability. Eco-friendly and wildly creative, the menu at SingleThread features locally sourced seafood as well as produce grown on the restaurant’s 24-acre farm. Surrounded by colorful, native flora and fauna, the restaurant offers a breathtaking yet relaxing ambiance that mirrors its vibrantly green menu. SingleThread is open for dinner every day.
From the 2023 Michelin Guide: “The menu is acutely tuned to each micro-season in Sonoma County, thanks to the bounty provided by farmer and co-owner, Katina Connaughton. Spring might bring delicately smoked Ora king salmon topped with arctic char roe and myoga; while winter showcases pumpkin tartare with Dungeness crab and a miso-makrut lime foam.”
Cyrus, Geyserville
One Michelin Star
Cyrus offers a unique “Dining Journey,” where guests are invited into different, inspired spaces and served curated plates with wine pairings. The experience begins in the Bubbles Lounge for first bites and expansive views. The second destination is the heart of the kitchen, where 12 guests witness culinary magic while enjoying plates presented by the chefs. Next, each individual party is ensconced at their own table in the Dining Room for dishes matched with wine from an extensive list. Finally, guests enter the “Chocolate Room” for a sweet treat and a parting gift.
From the 2023 Michelin Guide: “Dinner is an ebullient experience. Farm-fresh crudité dipped in umeboshi emulsion, Sonoma duck with turnips and hoisin, and black sesame financier with shaved plums are just a few examples of the impressive, globally accented cuisine.”
Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Sonoma County
Valley Bar + Bottle, Sonoma
Nestled in Sonoma Plaza, this cozy wine bar offers affordable, organic wines alongside its adventurous yet approachable small-bites menu, which includes their legendary soft-boiled eggs finished with a savory XO sauce and duck-breast tortillas served with house-made hoisin.
El Molino Central, Sonoma
“Lovers of regional Mexican food will swoon for this laid-back charmer,” read this year’s Michelin Guide. From tortillas and tamales to fish tacos, house-made salsa, and vegan-friendly bites, El Molino Central’s fast-casual fare is a favorite of both locals and visitors of Sonoma County.
Glen Ellen Star, Glen Ellen
A quaint cottage in the middle of the city, when you walk through the doors of Glen Ellen Star, you’re immediately greeted by knotty pine tables and the aromas of a traditional wood-burning oven. Like the venue itself, their menu will continue to warm your heart (and belly!) with hand-tossed pizzas, wood-roasted vegetables, and decadent desserts.
Stockhome, Petaluma
Roberth and Andrea Sundell opened Stockhome to pay homage to the Middle Eastern community in their native city of Stockholm, Sweden. From pickled herring and tabouleh to dill-shrimp salad topped with avocado, their menu is a unique blend of coastal Californian and Mid-Eastern cuisine.
Khom Loi, Sebastopol
This passion project from chefs Matthew Williams and Moishe Hahn-Schuman is an homage to Thai cuisine. The duo spent years traveling and studying Southeast Asian ingredients and cookery, and then melded it with their obsession for hyperlocal sourcing for an unparalleled fusion of flavors in the North Bay.
Ramen Gaijin, Sebastopol
This casual izakaya, also from chefs Matthew Williams and Moishe Hahn-Schuman, grew from a tiny pop-up restaurant to one of the most celebrated ramen shops in Sonoma County. Handmade noodles are top notch.
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