A variety of dishes from newly recommended San Diego restaurants by the Michelin Guide.
The Michelin Guide has added four new restaurants to its recommendations for the San Diego area, highlighting Atelier Manna, 24 Suns, Lilo, and Tanner’s Prime Burgers. These establishments showcase innovative menus focused on local and seasonal ingredients, contributing to a growing recognition of San Diego’s culinary scene. As the local gastronomy evolves, these new additions reflect a positive outlook for future accolades during the upcoming Michelin awards ceremony.
San Diego – Four restaurants in the San Diego area have received new recommendations from the Michelin Guide for California, adding to a growing list of culinary recognition for the region. The newly highlighted establishments are Atelier Manna in Encinitas, 24 Suns in Oceanside, Lilo in Carlsbad, and Tanner’s Prime Burgers in Oceanside. These additions contribute to a total of 13 restaurants recognized by the esteemed guide.
Atelier Manna, described as a “hipster haven,” showcases an eco-friendly aesthetic, featuring furnishings made from recycled and upcycled materials. The restaurant offers a menu that highlights local ingredients, with standout dishes including locally caught halibut served with sudachi and coconut leche de tigre, and a grilled pork rack complemented by a pomegranate-infused jus. Founded by chef Andrew Bachelier in 2023, Atelier Manna has garnered attention for its innovative and elevated culinary offerings.
Meanwhile, 24 Suns stands out for its contemporary Chinese cuisine in a casual setting, focusing on a rotating menu that showcases seasonal ingredients. Signature dishes include jiaozi filled with shrimp and a decadent butterscotch black sesame budino for dessert. Owned by chefs Nicholas Webber and Jacob Jordan, the restaurant operates within a 60-seat venue and emphasizes the importance of peak-season produce and seafood.
Tanner’s Prime Burgers has quickly gained a reputation for perfecting the art of the burger. Known for its all-beef smash-style burgers and beef tallow fries, the establishment was founded by chef Brandon Rogers, who boasts experience at the Michelin-starred restaurant Benu. Tanner’s transitioned from a pop-up format in 2023 to its first physical location in spring 2024, drawing attention for its commitment to high-quality ingredients.
The final new recommendation, Lilo, is a recently opened restaurant offering a 12-course tasting menu that draws upon coastal California ingredients and seafood while incorporating international influences. This establishment adds diversity to the culinary scene in Carlsbad and positions itself as a destination for adventurous diners.
The Michelin Guide is set to announce its annual awards—including coveted Michelin Stars and Bib Gourmands—at a ceremony scheduled for June 25. This announcement comes on the heels of a disappointing previous year for San Diego’s Michelin-status restaurants, with two establishments losing their honors. As the culinary landscape in the area evolves, these new recommendations indicate a positive trajectory for the local dining scene.
In recent years, young and innovative chefs have been shaping the culinary culture in San Diego County, and these latest Michelin recommendations may hint at greater recognition in the future. The recommended restaurants are positioned to possibly become part of the first additions to the San Diego County guide for the year 2025, signaling an exciting time ahead for local food enthusiasts and the entire community.
The Michelin Guide’s evaluative process is rigorous, and the new recommendations reflect the ongoing efforts of local restaurants to elevate dining experiences. As food lovers continue to explore the diverse offerings in San Diego, the recognition from the Michelin Guide serves as both a benchmark for quality and an incentive for culinary exploration.
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