Michelin Returns to Las Vegas After 17-Year Hiatus, Awarding Stars in New Southwest Guide
The Michelin Guide returned to Las Vegas on August 26, 2026, marking the first star awards in the city in 17 years. As part of a new American Southwest category covering Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, the guide recognized five starred restaurants, with Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas receiving the only two-star rating. The ceremony also highlighted Arizona’s lack of starred restaurants despite multiple Bib Gourmand and recommended selections, while Utah earned its first star for Monte in South Salt Lake.