After years on the Michelin list, Atelier Crenn earned French chef-owner Dominique Crenn her third star in 2018, making her the first woman to receive that honor in the US. Since then, it's maintained those three stars, a James Beard award, and a spot on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list.
The restaurant is known for its commitment to sustainability, with no meat on the menu and a vocal stance against factory farming. The poetry the chef composes in the kitchen each night isn't just listed on the menu, it is described in stanzas about seasons and animals and trees and light. The 15-course pescatarian tasting menu (including being transported to Bar Crenn for dessert) comes in at $410 per person, not including wine pairings.
Michelin rating: 3 stars