We’ve been waiting for months and they’re finally here: the Michelin Guide Texas has chosen 28 restaurants in North Texas in its inaugural accolades for the state.
Restaurants in Dallas and Fort Worth, along with Smoke’N Ash BBQ in Arlington and Harvest in McKinney, received one of three distinctions: a 1 star, Bib Gourmand and Recommended.
The 1-star was awarded to Tatsu in Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood and was the only North Texas establishment to earn a star, which signals exceptional quality on par with every 1-star restaurant around the world.
Dallas had six Bib Gourmand restaurants, while Fort Worth had one. Bib Gourmand, a distinction for restaurants with high quality for a good value, uses a Richter scale that involves a diner being able to get in and out for $50 before tax and tip with two courses plus a glass of wine or dessert.
The remaining restaurants in North Texas received a Recommended from Michelin, meaning inspectors for the organization felt its quality is above local culinary standards. It might be too expensive to be a Bib Gourmand restaurant or is on its way to star-level cuisine.
Here’s an interactive map showing where all of the restaurants in Dallas, Fort Worth and beyond are. The Dallas neighborhoods of Bishop Arts, Knox-Henderson and Lower Greenville, along with Highland Park, tied for having the greatest number of restaurants in their confines, with three apiece.
This story is part of The Dallas Morning News’ coverage of the Michelin Guide Texas. Read more about the restaurant picks in Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas.
