San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country. Restaurants
Edition 2011

The MICHELIN Guide contains a selection of more than 500 quality restaurants based on anonymous visits made by our team of professional, local inspectors. Here you will find only the best places to fit your budget and culinary cravings. Here's how it works : Our inspectors visit hundreds of establishments every year and evaluate each one according to a rigorous set of criteria ; Only the best restaurants and hotels in each category are included in the guide; every establishment is a trusted Michelin recommendation ; Our selection represents a wide variety of styles, price ranges, and cuisine types ; Considering décor, ambience, and service, our inspectors classify restaurants by comfort, with 'one flatware' indicating a modest establishment and ' five flatware', the most luxurious ; The restaurants that stand out for the exceptional quality of their cuisine are awarded Michelin stars, the highest honor in the culinary industry ; Special symbols, such as the Bib Gourmand, indicate our inspectors' favorites for great food at reasonable prices ; Our extensive list of places to eat for $25 or less is perfect when both quality and price matter ; Our inspectors offer their tested selection of 5mall Plates as a dining option, indicated by 'plate'. Our inspection process has been refined over decades so you can feel confident in selecting a Michelin-recommended restaurant. No matter what the occasion, the MICHELIN Guide will help you make the right choice.