Here Are the 2026 Michelin Star Winners in Las Vegas
The 2026 Michelin Guide debuts in the Southwest, crowning Las Vegas eateries and Utah’s Monte as the region’s first star recipients
The obvious questions
Which restaurant received Utah’s first Michelin star in 2026?
Monte in South Salt Lake earned Utah’s first Michelin star, as reported by Axios.
Where were the inaugural Michelin Southwest awards presented?
The inaugural ceremony took place in Las Vegas, according to azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic.
What information about star counts for Arizona restaurants is missing from the coverage?
The reports do not specify how many stars each Arizona restaurant received.
The story so far
This marks the guide’s debut presence in both Nevada’s entertainment capital and Utah’s culinary landscape, signaling a broader regional rollout. Axios reports Monte’s achievement, while Yahoo notes that Arizona operators are positioning themselves for honors. Phoenix New Times confirms that several Arizona establishments appear in the Southwest’s first Michelin Guide, and azcentral.com together with The Arizona Republic details the inaugural ceremony held in Las Vegas.
Eater Las Vegas publishes the full list of 2026 Michelin star winners in the city. The full list details which hotels and restaurants earned stars, offering a snapshot of the city’s top culinary destinations. Nevertheless, the reports do not disclose how many stars each Arizona venue earned, nor how the new star designations will affect local dining dynamics.
The future scope of the Southwest Michelin program remains unspecified in the current coverage.
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Sources (5)
- Monte in South Salt Lake wins Utah's first Michelin star Axios · 6h ago
- Arizona restaurants hope for Michelin Star honors ahead of awards Yahoo · 6h ago
- These Arizona restaurants made the Southwest’s first Michelin Guide Phoenix New Times · 6h ago
- Arizona restaurants at inaugural Michelin Southwest ceremony in Vegas azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · 6h ago
- Here Are the 2026 Michelin Star Winners in Las Vegas Eater Las Vegas · 6h ago broke it first
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