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Michelin Rated Restaurants (San Francisco 2008)


by Michael Chu
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Now that the 2008 Michelin Guide is out for San Francisco, I thought it would be a good idea to update the map tool and listing that I put together for this website. This year, more total stars were given out than last year (42 total stars this year vs. 34 stars last year). The French Laundry remains as the only Bay Area restaurant to achieve the coveted three-star rating, but Chez TJ (earning an additional star) and Meadowood (new to this year's list) join last year's four two-star restaurants.

Joining the list of Michelin rated restaurants are Ame, Coi, Cortez, Madrona Manor, Martini House, One Market, and Redd. Unfortunately, Bushi-Tei and Dry Creek Kitchen lost their stars and dropped off the list this year.

Just like the post I made for the 2007 SF Michelin Guide, click on the name of the restaurant to have the map zoom in and show details (above the map).


Click on a restaurant for details
3 stars ***
French Laundry

2 stars **
Aqua
Chez TJ
Cyrus
Manresa
Meadowood Restaurant
Michael Mina

1 star *
Acquerello
Ame
Auberge du Soleil
Bistro Jeanty
Bouchon
Boulevard
Chez Panisse
Coi
Cortez
Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton
Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant
Fifth Floor
Fleur de Lys
Gary Danko
K&L Bistro
La Folie
La Toque
Madrona Manor
Martini House
Masa's
One Market
Quince
Range
Redd
Rubicon
Sushi Ran
Terra


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Written by Michael Chu
Published on October 23, 2007 at 11:17 PM
2 comments on Michelin Rated Restaurants (San Francisco 2008):(Post a comment)
On March 14, 2008 at 06:58 AM, snowlady (guest) said...
Subject: overrated restaurants!
My husband and I are big foodies and often spend several $100's on a fantastic meal for 2. HOWEVER, Buchon, with it's great rave reviews and little sibling to French Laundry, provided us with our worst "big name" dining experience in the past 10 years.

1. The time between salad and main course took over an hour.
2. We were crammed into a small corner, next to the servers computer, which meant we had several servers/bussers hovering. All of whom completely ignored us.
3. Once the food actually arrived, it was as to be expected, a minuscule portion for the price. But the kicker was it just didn't taste good.

We left, vowing never to return. There are better, albeit, lesser known places we'd prefer to patronize.
On March 25, 2008 at 01:52 PM, rich.bronson said...
I tried Buchon one time a few months ago and I had a similar experience. I will never go back there either. The food was ok, but for the price and the small portion size, it just isn't worth it. And you are right about the service too.
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