In other major news, the Florida Michelin Guide has announced the newly awarded restaurants for the 2025 Michelin Guide in Florida. Fort Lauderdale restaurants are finally among those considered for the first time in Michelin's history, and there are history-making wins.
On Thursday, April 17, the Four Seasons Orlando was the site of the official announcement of the newly awarded restaurants included in the fourth annual Florida Michelin Guide, which covers restaurants in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Palm Beaches, and St. Pete-Clearwater.
Biggest News to Come Out of the Awards
The anonymous inspectors awarded 31 restaurants Michelin Stars in total, with Sorekara in Orlando being the newest two-Michelin-starred restaurant. This year's selection also welcomed two new Green Stars in Miami, with EntreNos and Stubborn Seed recognized for their efforts in sustainable gastronomy. The full selection, including Bib Gourmands and recommended restaurants, totals 172 eateries spanning 39 cuisine types.
The full list of winners on the stage at the 2025 Florida Michelin Guide Awards in Orlando, Florida, on April 17.
Photo by George Arango
The New One Star Michelin in Miami
Itamae AO (Peruvian/Japanese Cuisine): Chef Nando Chang, who was named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs back in September 2023, is now the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant, Itamae AO, in Midtown Miami. A restaurant within a restaurant, this 10-seat counter by Chang in Midtown looks to set a new standard for Nikkei cuisine in the region. Those familiar with the chef’s past work in the Design District will take heart in how classic Peruvian-Japanese flavors as well as signature dishes have been reworked, reimagined, and refined.The New One Star Michelin in Fort Lauderdale
Chef's Counter at Maass (Contemporary Cuisine): Fort Lauderdale's first-ever Michelin star restaurant is a beauty to behold. The Chef's Counter enjoys a prime spot inside the Mass dining room at the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, and this stylish perch facing the large, open kitchen offers a distinctive dining experience. Chef Ryan Ratino's tasting menu, in the hands of Chef David Brito, is a beautiful tribute to contemporary cooking with French techniques, Japanese ingredients, and a few Florida highlights. Ingredients take center stage in courses like the single-seared diver scallop over a truffle puree. Designed as an upmarket riff on chicken noodle soup, it's finished with a velvety broth.
Michelin Green Stars in Miami
EntreNos (Contemporary cuisine)Initiatives: Locally sourced produce and land-based protein; sustainably sourced seafood; dinnerware crafted by a Miami-based artisan; organic and biodynamic wine program; food waste repurposed into vinegars and sauces.
Stubborn Seed (Contemporary cuisine)
Initiatives: Ingredients are sourced from chef Jeremy Ford's 5.5-acre farm; a composting program repurposes food waste to be collected and used at the farm; initiatives to reduce the restaurant's carbon footprint; and a partnership with Compost for Life, a community compost program in the Miami Beach area.
Full List of One-Star Restaurants in Miami
ArieteBoia De
Cote Miami
El Cielo
EntreNos
Hiden
Itamae AO (New addition)
Le Jardinier
Los Félix
Ogawa
Shingo
Stubborn Seed
Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt
The Surf Club Restaurant
Michelin Sommelier Award: Jacqueline Pirolo of Macchialina
Jacqueline Pirolo's all-Italian wine program at Macchialina in Miami Beach has been recognized by Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" since 2019 and Gambero Rosso as having the "Best Contemporary Wine List" in 2021. In 2023, Wine Enthusiast hailed her as one of the "7 Female Wine Pros Shaping Miami."
Michelin Young Chef Award: Juan Camilo Liscano of Palma
Palma's founder and Chef, Juan Camilo Liscano has traveled the world in search of the most stimulating and delicious flavors.New Miami Michelin Recommended Restaurants
CotoaGrand Central
Kojin 2.0
Palma
Sereia
Sunny’s
Torno Subito
ViceVersa
Recoveco
New Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Orlando Michelin Recommended Restaurants
Buccan Palm BeachCousin Vinny's
Daniel's Steakhouse
Evelyn's
Kalkai
Larb Thai-Isan
Nami Orlando
Nicholson
Stage Kitchen and Bar
Sushi Soho Sexley
New Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurants — None in Miami
Aioli West Palm BeachHeritage Fort Lauderdale
Banh Mi Boy
Palm Beach Meats
Smokemade Meats + Eats
Unigirl
Returning Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurants
BachourChug’s Diner
El Turco
Ghee Indian Kitchen
Hometown Barbecue Miami
La Natural
Lucali
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Michaels Genuine
Phuc Yea
Sanguich De Miami
Tinta y Cafe
Zitz Sum
Biggest Snubs of the Night:
Doya lost its Michelin Bib GourmandZak the Baker Lost its Michelin Bib Gourmand
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