At FRLA, we are honored to support an industry driven by creativity, resilience, and world-class talent. The following Michelin-recognized restaurants exemplify the innovation and excellence that define Florida’s culinary scene and continue to attract visitors from around the world.

Whether a restaurant retained its Michelin distinction, advanced to a new category, or is newly recognized, the dedication required to achieve this honor is worthy of our sincere congratulations.

2026 Michelin Guide – Florida (See full list here)

2 Stars – 2 Restaurants have 2 Stars in 2026

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon (Miami)
Sorekara  (Orlando)

1 Star – 24 Restaurants Have 1 Star in 2026

Emelina – Newly Awarded May 2026 (West Palm Beach)

Mutra – Newly Awarded May 2026 (North Miami)

Ômo by Jônt (Orlando)

Kadence (Orlando)

Camille (Orlando)

Victoria & Albert’s (Orlando)

Soseki (Winter Park)

Chef’s Counter at MAASS (Fort Lauderdale)

Ariete (Miami)

Boia De (Miami)

Cote Miami 

Elcielo Miami

Hiden (Miami)

Miami: Le Jardinier Miami 

Miami: Los Félix (Miami)

Ogawa (Miami)

Shingo (Coral Gables)

Stubborn Seed (Miami Beach)

The Surf Club Restaurant (Surfside)

Miami Beach: Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt (Miami Beach)

Ebbe (Tampa)

Kōsen (Tampa)

Koya (Tampa) 

Rocca (Tampa)

Bib Gourmand – 45 Restaurants Are Bib Gourmand (Exceptional Quality at Great Value) in 2026

Psomi (Tampa)

Streetlight Taco (Tampa)

Gorkhali Kitchen (Tampa)

Rooster and the Till (Tampa)

aioli (West Palm Beach)

Palm Beach Meats (West Palm Beach)

Bachour (Miami)

Barra Callao (North Miami Beach)

Chug’s Diner (Miami)

Cotoa (North Miami)

Double Luck (Miami)

Miami: El Turco (Miami)

Ghee Indian Kitchen 

Hometown Barbecue Miami 

La Natural (Miami)

Lucali (Miami Beach)

Mandolin Aegean Bistro (Miami)

Michael’s Genuine (Miami)

Phuc Yea 6 (Miami)

Sanguich De Miami (Miami)

Tinta y Café (Coral Cables)

To Be Determined – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Miami)

Zitz Sum (Coral Gables)

Tam Tam (Miami)

Isan Zaap (Orlando)

Smokemade Meats + Eats (Orlando)

Norigami (Winter Garden)

Taste of Chengdu (Orlando)

Domu (Orlando)

Bombay Street Kitchen (Orlando)

Strand (Orlando)

The Ravenous Pig (Winter Park)

Bánh Mì Boy (Orlando)

Sushi Saint (Orlando)

Coro (Orlando)

Zaru (Orlando)

Otto’s High Dive (Orlando)

UniGirl (Orlando)

Heritage (Fort Lauderdale)

Canary Club – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Bonita Springs)

A Mano Panino – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Pensacola)

Bar Citra – Newly Awarded May 2026 (St. Augustine)

Sunday – Newly Awarded May 2026 (St. Augustine)

Lucky 8 – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Sarasota)

Moondog Café & Bakery – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Key West)

Michelin Recommended – 129 Restaurants are Michelin-recommended in 2026

 Salt – Newly Awarded May 2026 (The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island)

Eggboy – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Atlantic Beach)

Nicholson Muir Distinguished Meats (Boynton Beach)

Koko – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Cocoa Beach)

The Bohemian – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Bonita Springs)

Bitterroot – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Destin)

Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse (Fort Lauderdale)

Evelyn’s (Fort Lauderdale)

Larb Thai-Isan (Fort Lauderdale)

Liberty – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Fort Myers)

Afternoon – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Gainesville)

Rue Saint Marc – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Jacksonville)

The Bearded Pig – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Jacksonville)

Blue Heaven – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Key West)

Nineteen61 – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Lakeland)

Beauty & the Butcher (Coral Gables)

Bistro Ocho – Newly Awarded May 2026  (Miami)

Café La Trova (Miami)

Estiatorio Milos (Miami Beach)

Hakkasan Miami (Miami Beach)

Hiyakawa Miami 

Joe’s Stone Crab (Miami Beach)

Kaori (Miami)

Kojin 2.0 (Coral Gables)

Krus Kitchen (Miami)

 Los Fuegos by Francis Mallman (Miami Beach)

Lung Yai Thai Tapas (Miami)

Macchialina (Miami Beach)

Mano Libera – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Miami)

Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza (Miami Beach)

Niu Kitchen (Miami)

Ossobuco (Miami)

Palma (Miami)

Pao by Paul Qui (Miami Beach)

Recoveco (Miami)

Sunny’s Steakhouse (Miami)

Sushi Yasu Tanaka (Miami)

Taquiza (Miami)

The Den at Sushi Azabu Miami Beach

The Gibson Room (Miami)

Torno Subito (Miami)

Vice Versa (Miami)

Walrus Rodeo (Miami)

Zak the Baker (Miami)

Evie Mae’s BBQ – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Miramar Beach)

1921 Mount Dora – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Mount Dora)

Bicyclette Cookshop– Newly Awarded May 2026 (Naples)

Tong Yin – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Naples)

AVA MediterrAegean (Winter Park)

BACÁN (Orlando)

Black Rooster Taqueria (Orlando)

Capa (Orlando)

Chuan Fu (Winter Park)

Cítricos (Orlando)

Edoboy (Orlando)

Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen (Orlando)

Gyukatsu Rose (Orlando)

Juju (Orlando)

June – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Orlando)

Kabooki Sushi (Orlando)

Kai Asian Street Fare (Orlando)

Kai Kai BBQ & Dumplings (Orlando)

Kappo Tsan – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Orlando)

Kaya (Orlando)

Knife & Spoon (Orlando)

Maxine’s on Shine (Orlando)

Morimoto Asia (Orlando)

Nami (Orlando)

Osteria Ester – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Orlando)

Papa Llama (Orlando)

Pizza Bruno (Orlando)

Prato (Winter Park)

Primo (Orlando)

Ravello (Orlando)

Se7en Bites (Orlando)

Selam (Orlando)

Shin Jung (Orlando)

Smoke & Donuts BBQ – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Orlando)

Sparrow – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Orlando)

Sticky Rice (Orlando)

Swine & Sons (Orlando)

The Pinery (Orlando)

The Polite Pig (Orlando)

Toledo (Orlando)

Tori Tori (Orlando)

Twenty Pho Hour (Orlando)

Walala Hand-Pulled Noodle House (Orlando)

YH Seafood Clubhouse (Orlando)

būccan (Palm Beach)

Coolinary and the Parched Pig (Palm Beach Gardens)

Ela Curry & Cocktails –  Newly Awarded May 2026 (West Palm Beach)

Moody Tongue Sushi (West Palm Beach)

Stage Kitchen & Bar  (Palm Beach Gardens)

The Butcher’s Club (Palm Beach Gardens)

Roux 30A – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Santa Rosa Beach)

Focaccia Sandwich + Bakery – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Sarasota)

Tralia – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Sarasota)

Daytrader Tiki Bar and Restaurant – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Seaside)

Asado Life – Newly Awarded May 2026 (St. Augustine)

Lotus Noodle Bar – Newly Awarded May 2026 (St. Augustine)

Elliott Aster – Newly Awarded May 2026 (St. Petersburg)

In Between Days – Newly Awarded May 2026 (St. Petersburg)

Black Radish – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Tallahassee)

The Huntsman – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Tallahassee)

Bar Terroir– Newly Awarded May 2026 (Tampa)

Bern’s Steakhouse (Tampa)

Big Ray’s Fish Camp (Tampa)

Bistro BT (Tampa)

Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. (Tampa)

Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and Bakery – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Green Star) (Tampa)

Flaming Mountain (Tampa)

Fortu (St. Petersburg)

Il Ritorno (St. Petersburg)

Kinjo – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Tampa)

Lilac (Tampa)

Mad Dogs & Englishmen (Tampa)

Mise en Place (Tampa)

Noble Rice (Tampa)

Olivia (Tampa)

Ponte (Tampa)

Predalina (Tampa)

Restaurant BT (Tampa)

Supernatural Food & Wine (Tampa)

Sushi Sho Rexley (St. Petersburg)

The Brisket Shoppe – Newly Awarded May 2026 (Tampa)

The Pearl (Tampa)

The Tides Market (Safety Harbor)

Yummy House (Tampa)

Florida is known as the winter salad bowl of the United States, thanks to a warm climate and fertile soil that allow for year-round farming. While much of the country doesn’t produce fresh fruits and vegetables during colder months, Florida’s fields stay vibrant—producing delicious strawberries, sweet citrus, crisp lettuces, juicy tomatoes, green bell peppers, crunchy cucumbers, and more.

From November through April, Florida supplies a significant portion of the nation’s fresh produce, making it a vital source of garden favorites when other regions are dormant. It’s truly sunshine in every bite!

Each year, Florida provides more than 300 commodities to consumers and foodservice outlets offering a wide variety of fresh produce, seafood and beef.

Now is a great time to feature leafy greens in your recipes; nothing tastes better than fresh, local and homegrown lettuce accented with seasonal fruit such as strawberries or citrus. Salads like these are developed to let Florida produce shine:

• Florida Sunshine Harvest Salad
• Florida Strawberry and Arugula Salad with Candied Pecans
• Florida Gulf Shrimp Niçoise Salad
• Florida Charred Okra Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette

“Fresh From Florida” promotes Florida’s agricultural products domestically and internationally. FreshFromFlorida.com is an inspirational resource that provides seasonality information on fresh produce and seafood, cooking videos featuring Florida grown products, more than 400 recipes and growing, and we even have Florida’s culinary ambassador, Chef Justin. 

At over 1.4 million followers, “Fresh From Florida” has a strong presence on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Our followers also include “Fresh From Florida” Club and Newsletter members. “Fresh From Florida’s” kids’ online culinary program, Jr. Chef University, launched in November to help us reach even the youngest chefs!

“Fresh From Florida’s” multi-media campaign uses media platforms to share Florida’s bounty with the public. Join “Fresh From Florida’s” industry membership program at no charge and enjoy the power of “Fresh From Florida’s” marketing program to enhance your profile!

Visit the “Fresh From Florida” Food Service webpage for specific foodservice resources or find us on social media @FreshFromFlorida. 

Reliable. Resilient. Ready for Anything.

When a hurricane hits Florida, the aftermath can be devastating—especially for businesses in the hospitality industry. Power outages can last for hours, even days, putting your operations, guest experience, and revenue at risk. The question is: will your business be ready when the lights go out?

For restaurants and hotels, the solution lies beneath your feet—natural gas. While the weather is unpredictable, natural gas offers a steady, reliable energy source that can keep your business running when others go dark.

Why Natural Gas Is a Smart Choice for Hospitality

Reliable Service

Natural gas is delivered through underground pipelines, which are less susceptible to storm damage. That means fewer disruptions when it matters most.

Consistent Hot Water

From guest showers to kitchen sanitization, hot water is a must. Natural gas water heaters ensure you’ll always have it—regardless of power outages.

Efficient Cooking

Keep your kitchen operating with natural gas ranges that can continue working even if the electricity goes out.

Faster Recovery

Natural gas helps you resume operations quickly after a storm, keeping staff employed and revenue flowing.

Be Ready When It Matters Most

Florida’s top hospitality businesses trust natural gas to stay open and serve their communities—especially during hurricane season. Make sure your business is one of them.

Learn More About Natural Gas Equipment -Contact your local utility provider today!

The Bottleneck
“We had the view, the menu, and the buzz — but during season our phones never stopped. Guests on hold equals guests that never book.” – Danielle Rosse, Owner, Oceans 234

• Breathtaking oceanfront location brings hundreds of daily inquiries about reservations, menu options,
  and private events.
• Host stand was stuck on the phone instead of greeting guests and turning tables.
• Missed calls meant lost birthday dinners, corporate buyouts, and $$$ that walked down the beach to competitors.

The TimeShark.ai Fix
A custom AI Voice Agent that works like a 24/7 hostess. It is able to:

• Answer FAQs instantly- parking, dress code, menu specials, even “Are flip‑flops okay?”
• Texts live links for reservations so callers book, modify, or cancel in seconds.
• Flags high-value event leads and pushes them to the events team in real time via SMS + email.
• Never puts a guest on hold, never takes a break, and never forgets to upsell. 

What Happened Next

• 2,000 calls handled every month
  • $125k projected annual revenue retained
• 68% of calls solved without staff
  • 5x faster response to private-event leads
• 6,800 minutes of payroll saved monthly
  • Hosts refocused on hospitality & upselling

Ready to claim your phones – and your profits? Book a 15-minute demo with TimeShark.ai today.

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Students and teachers from Broward County receive scholarships and awards at the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards Breakfast.

Additional photos can be found here.

Fort Lauderdale, FL – The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Broward Chapter hosted the annual Excellence in Education Awards breakfast on May 5, 2025, at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel. The event began with remarks from Broward County Mayor Beam Furr, followed by inspiring stories from speakers Aaron Weegar, Dir. of Sales & Marketing from the Omni Hotel and Peter Ricci, Dir. Hospitality and Tourism from FAU. Each year, this event honors both outstanding students pursuing careers in the industry and the dedicated teachers who prepare them for success. The Broward Chapter was proud to present medals and $2,000 in scholarships to each of the honored students this year. The winning teachers were awarded with a plaque, $500, and two complimentary roundtrip tickets donated by Southwest Airlines. This year’s honored recipients were:

Since 2011, the FRLA Broward Chapter has awarded over 100 students with scholarships totaling to $200,000. 

About the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association: The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is Florida’s premier non-profit hospitality industry trade association. Founded in 1946 as the Florida Restaurant Association, FRLA merged with the Florida Hotel and Motel Association in 2006. FRLA’s more than 10,000 members include independent hoteliers and restaurateurs, household name franchises, theme parks, and suppliers. The association’s mission is to protect, educate, and promote Florida’s $111.7 billion hospitality industry which represents nearly two million employees. Dedicated to safeguarding the needs of its membership, FRLA provides legislative advocacy to ensure the voices of its members are heard and their interests are protected. The association offers regulatory compliance and food safety training through SafeStaff® and FRLA’s subsidiary, RCS Training. The FRLA Educational Foundation provides industry-developed, career-building high school programs throughout the state.

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FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage Caused by Hurricane Milton

From our partners at the National Restaurant Association

Proper prevention practices can significantly reduce the risk of contamination and foodborne illnesses. Follow these essential tips to protect your staff, your customers, and your reputation from outbreaks.

Putting Personal Hygiene First

Most foodborne outbreaks at restaurants are caused by food handlers unknowingly transferring pathogens from their body onto food. Neglecting personal hygiene greatly increases the risk of transferring harmful pathogens to food.

The number one way to avoid a foodborne illness outbreak at your operation is to ensure your staff are following proper hygiene protocols. One of the most important personal hygiene practices food handlers should follow is knowing when, where and how to wash their hands.

Practicing proper hygiene in the restaurant also includes knowing when and how to use gloves, keeping hands and nails clean, wearing appropriate work attire and not showing up to work sick.

Here are more essential tips for maintaining a clean, healthy crew:

Controlling Food Time and Temperature

Another common cause of foodborne illness in restaurants stems from unsafe bacterial growth in food. Certain types of food, known as Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods, allow for more bacterial growth than others. When left at certain temperatures for an extended amount of time, bacteria in these foods can grow to dangerous levels.

Ensure food handlers know how to properly take food temperatures using a thermometer. Take TCS food temperatures during receiving, storing, prep, thawing, cooking, holding, cooling and reheating.

Check out these tips for keeping TCS food safe in your restaurant:

Preventing Cross-Contamination

Cross-contamination happens when foodborne pathogens are transferred from one surface or food to another and can lead to dangerous outbreaks. Cross-contamination can happen at any time, from receiving and storing food to preparing and serving it.

Aside from keeping known contaminants out of your kitchen, employees should be aware of how to properly store, prep and serve raw and ready-to-eat foods to limit the transfer of pathogens. Staff should also undergo food allergen training to prevent potentially harmful cross-contact.

Here are some tips for preventing cross-contamination:

Cleaning and Sanitizing in the Kitchen

It should go without saying that a dirty kitchen is a breeding ground for unsafe germs. Establishing good cleaning and sanitizing practices in the kitchen can help reduce the spread of harmful pathogens onto food.

The first step toward ensuring a safe, clean kitchen is making sure employees know when and how to clean and sanitize. Your food handler staff should know how to correctly use a dishwasher and three-compartment sink, how to clean and sanitize stationary equipment and how to properly handle garbage.

Follow these cleaning and sanitizing tips to keep your kitchen safe:

Want an easy way to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses in your operation? Download The 3-Legged Approach to Preventing Foodborne Illnesses poster and hang it where employees can easily reference it to help prevent an outbreak.