The Michelin Guide returned to Florida last week for its annual ceremony to award new stars in the state. Now in its fourth year of evaluations, Michelin inspectors added Pinellas, Broward and Palm Beach Counties to their assessment roster this year, which originally only included the cities of Tampa, Orlando and Miami.

But despite the broader range of eligible restaurants, the Tampa Bay area was not awarded any new stars for 2025. Its five one-starred restaurants—Lila, Ebbe, Koya, Rocca and Kosen—did, however, retain their stars for another year. 

Four new Florida restaurants were awarded one star this year, including Chef's Counter at MAASS in Fort Lauderdale, Konro in West Palm Beach, Itamae Ao in Miami and Ômo by Jônt in Orlando. Florida now has 31 Michelin-starred restaurants throughout the state.

The Michelin Guide was created in 1900 by the founders of the Michelin tire company in an effort to boost European motor travel, with the hope that would generate more tire sales. Today, recognition from the Michelin guidebook is accepted as the most sought-after achievement in the fine dining world. In the U.S., Michelin currently sends inspectors to California, New York, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and Florida.