Dallas has two Michelin-starred restaurants right now — Tatsu in Deep Ellum and Mamani in Uptown. Both earned it. But the guide has been in Texas for two years and the inspectors have a lot of ground left to cover. These six restaurants are doing the kind of work that should have them on that list already.
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Harwood International — the creative developer behind Dallas’ 19-city-block Harwood District — is proud to announce a landmark achievement: Hôtel Swexan has been awarded the distinguished One Key distinction by the MICHELIN Guide. In tandem, the hotel’s signature restaurant Stillwell’s has earned the Recommended by MICHELIN designation. Together, these honors reinforce Harwood International’s legacy of excellence in design, dining, and hospitality.
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Dallas chef Peja Krstic has built a reputation for meticulous technique and soulful cooking that feels personal rather than performative. His restaurant Môt Hai Ba, honored with a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide Texas, shows his command of French and Vietnamese influences, while his newer concept Pillar expands his scope to globally inspired New American cuisine with seasonal depth and textural play.
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Dallas just turned up the heat — and the culinary world is paying attention. The 2025 Michelin Guide has officially crowned two Dallas restaurants with its coveted stars, cementing the city’s place among the top dining destinations in America.
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At the highly anticipated inaugural Texas Michelin Guide ceremony on Monday night, Tatsu in Deep Ellum emerged as the only North Texas restaurant to earn a coveted one-star Michelin rating. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the restaurant, which opened in 2022 under the expert guidance of Chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi. A former executive chef at the world-renowned Sushi Yasuda in Manhattan, Chef Sekiguchi has brought his impeccable skill and artistry to Tatsu, offering a refined, intimate omakase dining experience. Located in the historic Continental Gin Building, Tatsu is one of the most exclusive dining experiences in Dallas, with just 10 seats, making a reservation an exceedingly rare and coveted opportunity.
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