Michelin Guide awards 2 Austin restaurants new stars
KUT • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Two Austin restaurants, Kappo Kappo and Fabrik, have each been awarded a Michelin star, increasing the city's total to seven Michelin-starred establishments.
- Kappo Kappo, located in the Austin Proper Hotel, offers a rotating French and Japanese fusion menu starting at $195 for nine courses, with private dinners available for up to 15 guests.
- Fabrik, co-owned by Je and Silas Wallerstein, is a vegan restaurant serving an eight-course meal priced at $105, with optional wine pairings for an additional $65.
- Other one-star Michelin restaurants in Austin include Barley Swine, Craft Omakase, Hestia, InterStellar BBQ, and LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, with Barley Swine’s general manager, Stefan Davis, receiving the 2026 Michelin Guide service award.
- La Barbecue, which held a Michelin star in 2025, has been removed from the Michelin Guide's current list.
