St. Pete-Clearwater Culinary Scene Expands List of Restaurants Recognized in this Year’s MICHELIN Guide Florida

ST. PETE-CLEARWATER, Fla. (May 28, 2026) – The culinary culture of St. Pete-Clearwater continues to shine with today’s the MICHELIN Guide Florida reveal of the latest selection of recognized restaurants, highlighting the incredible depth, range, creativity, and ever-growing evolution of the local culinary culture. The new additions further solidify the destination’s status as a must-visit culinary hotspot for travelers and residents alike.

Building upon the momentum of the guide's initial regional expansion, this year's selections celebrate a diverse array of exceptional dining experiences.

New additions to the MICHELIN Guide:

  • Elliott Aster (St. Pete) – Recommended Restaurant – Chef Lee Wolen

  • in between days (St. Pete) – Recommended Restaurant – Chef Justin Shwetzer 

Restaurants retaining their Recommended designation:

  • Fortu (St. Pete) – Executive Chef Nathan Howey 

  • IL Ritorno (St. Pete) – Executive Chef David Benstock

  • Sushi Sho Rexley (St. Pete) – Master Sushi Chef Rexley Kwok

  • The Tides Market (Safety Harbor) – Chef Jon Walker

"Congratulations to the outstanding restaurants who were recognized today as our destination’s culinary culture continues to shine and gain even more recognition for our standout dining experiences," said Brian Lowack, President/CEO for Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. "Just as our residents take pride in welcoming visitors to the destination, our restauranters and chefs take pride in the culinary experiences they deliver to guests. We have seen demonstrable growth among visitors who are seeking out our dining scene as a reason to visit our destination, and we will continue to showcase our award-winning culinary excellence and amazing cultural experiences that help define our incredible beach culture."

To explore the full list of St. Pete-Clearwater’s MICHELIN-rated dining options as well as the destination’s Beach.Culture., visit VisitSPC.com. 

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About Visit St. Pete-Clearwater: 
Soaking up the sun on the sugar white sand, enjoying the interactive art and museums, taking in a waterfront concert, dining at Michelin-rated restaurants and capping the experience with a picturesque sunset – all in a single day – is what makes St. Pete-Clearwater America’s Favorite Beaches. Beyond the 35-mile stretch of award-winning coastline, the destination is a harmonious blend of natural beauty, history, creativity, and adventure, nestled between the emerald Gulf waters on Florida’s west coast and Tampa Bay. A premier destination for solo adventurers, friends, sports enthusiasts, film producers, business professionals and families, this sun-soaked peninsula seamlessly transitions world-class cultural experiences and a sophisticated urban pulse with endless sun and fun. 

Discover the adventures that await at VisitSPC.com. 

Media contacts: 
Eddie Delgado, [email protected], 727-415-1337
Jason Latimer, [email protected], 727-386-3783