Georgia Is Now The Home Of 5 Michelin Star Restaurants

Georgia is now home to not one, not two, but to five restaurants that have earned Michelin-rated stars.

Michelin stars are given out on a scale of one to three stars. To qualify, the restaurant must be one of the top in the world. One Michelin star is awarded to a restaurant that uses top-quality ingredients. All of the restaurants that received a star in Georgia, received one Michelin star.

Those five restaurants are all located in Atlanta. They were awarded one Michelin star on Tuesday night during a ceremony that was held at the Rialto Center for the Arts, which is based in the downtown area.

This upscale restaurant is located in the St. Regis Hotel. Atlas serves seasonal American Cuisine with some European influences to the dishes. The chef is Freddy Money. He believes in storytelling through food and creating innovative presentations.

Always being seen as one of Atlanta's top-rated restaurants, this spot opened in 1993. The menu consists of contemporary American cuisine. Bacchanalia changes slightly each evening and changes depending on the seasons. The chefs are Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison. And they are also the owners.

This is an Atlanta traditional Japanese sushiya. Sushiya is a term to describe restaurant that specializes in sushi. A place that is also passionate about Japanese cuisine and culture. It has been around in Atlanta for over 15 years. The original long-time location was located on Buford Highway. But it is now located in a new, smaller space in the Star Metals development on the Westside of Atlanta.

This restaurant offers a 4-course or 7-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. They also offer a vegetarian 4 or 7-course upon request. The owners and chefs are Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips.

MUJŌ is an intimate edomae-style sushi-ya. The executive chef is J. Trent Harris. Their menu changes daily depending on the what the best ingredients are for the season.

To learn more about what other restaurants were recognized in the Michelin Guide, click here.

If you're ever looking for good eats in Augusta or surrounding areas, it shouldn't take you that long to spot one! Whether it's a local fast food spot or fine dining - Yeahp, that's right! Fine dining restaurants in Augusta are a thing!

If you've got a special night coming up or just want to try something a little different, here is a list of fine dining spots in Augusta and surrounding areas. The menus for each spot have a little bit of everything.

Located in the Surry Center in Augusta, their menu focuses on cultural roots and a modern twist on Southern cuisine.

This upscale dining restaurant features steaks, seafood, and fine wine on there menu.

Located in North Augusta, this restaurant offers a wood-fired cuisine.

Located in Downtown Augusta, walking distance from the Augusta Commons, this restaurant offers southern cuisine with a twist.

This tavern is located in Downtown Augusta with ingredients that are regionally grown.

Located in Downtown Aiken, South Carolina. This restaurant has an atmosphere with brick walls serving steak, lobsters, and more.

This upscale establishment is located just a few miles from the home of the Masters Golf Tournament. They serve American cuisine dishes.

With there white clothed tables, this restaurant is located in Aiken and serves American cuisine.

Offering a culinary experience like no other! Located in Evans, this fine dining restaurant has a unique combination of cuisines and wines.

This oyster bar features seafood and wine.