Atlanta Leads American South Guide with 8 Michelin-starred Restaurants

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, November 6th, 2025

 

Michelin announced its inaugural American South guide selections Monday morning, awarding one star each to 18 restaurants in the region. A single restaurant in the guide earned two stars — Emeril’s in New Orleans.

Metro Atlanta, which was covered alone by the Michelin Guide in the previous two years, has been incorporated into the American South region. Eight Atlanta-area restaurants won stars this year, one less than in 2024.

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