Yes, one. Lucien earned its Michelin star at the 2026 Michelin Guide California ceremony on June 24, 2026, for a Californian tasting menu served three floors up in La Plaza La Jolla on Girard Avenue. La Jolla has no Bib Gourmand, but five more kitchens made the Guide without a star: Catania, Himitsu, Nine-Ten, A.R. Valentien and Paradisaea in Bird Rock. Addison, the region’s three-star restaurant, is at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, not in La Jolla.
La Jolla restaurants in the Michelin Guide
Lucien: one Michelin star (2026). Chef Elijah Arizmendi’s tasting menu at 7863 Girard Ave., Suite 308.
Catania: in the Guide, no star. Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and a terrace over the coastline, on the top floor of the same Girard building.
Himitsu: in the Guide, no star. An eight-seat sushi counter at 1030 Torrey Pines Rd.; order the omakase.
Nine-Ten: in the Guide, no star. Inside the Grande Colonial at 910 Prospect St.; Michelin singles out the Jamaican jerk pork belly.
A.R. Valentien: in the Guide, no star. The restaurant at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
Paradisaea: in the Guide since December 2023, no star. 5680 La Jolla Blvd. in Bird Rock.
Related La Jolla guides
FAQ
Are there any Michelin star restaurants in La Jolla?
Yes, one: Lucien, which won its star in the 2026 Michelin Guide California.
Does La Jolla have a Bib Gourmand?
No. The Bib Gourmands on Michelin’s La Jolla and surroundings page are all outside La Jolla.
Is Addison in La Jolla?
No. Addison, which holds three stars, is at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
Are George’s at the Cove or The Marine Room in the Michelin Guide?
Neither is on Michelin’s La Jolla list. Both are known for their ocean views rather than Michelin recognition.