Has Boston Ever Had a Michelin Star Restaurant?

Boston has been home to some of the most renowned chefs and restaurateurs in the world, but has it ever had a Michelin-starred restaurant? The answer is yes.

Boston has long been a hub for fine dining. For years, chefs from around the world have come to Boston to showcase their culinary talents. From celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsay, to James Beard Award-winning chefs like Jody Adams, Boston has always been an epicenter of exceptional cuisine.

In 2017, the Michelin Guide awarded its first star to a Boston restaurant: Deuxave. Located in the city’s historic Back Bay neighborhood, Deuxave is owned and operated by Chef Chris Coombs and his wife Adrienne Coombs. Under their leadership, Deuxave has become one of the city’s go-to spots for modern American cuisine with French influences.

Since then, two more restaurants have joined Deuxave in receiving one Michelin star: Menton and O Ya. Both restaurants are led by James Beard Award winners Barbara Lynch and Tim Cushman respectively, further cementing Boston’s reputation as a culinary destination.

Menton, located in downtown Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood, serves French-inspired cuisine with an emphasis on seafood dishes. O Ya, located just steps away from Menton in the Leather District, offers guests an innovative take on Japanese cuisine with its omakase menu that changes daily.

With three Michelin-starred restaurants and countless other acclaimed eateries scattered throughout the city, it’s no wonder why so many people consider Boston to be one of America’s top food cities.

Conclusion: Yes, Boston does have a Michelin-starred restaurant (or three). Deuxave kicked off this trend for fine dining in 2017 and since then two more restaurants have joined them in receiving one Michelin star each – Menton and O Ya – further solidifying Boston’s status as a premier culinary destination.