Raven and RT Lodge Earn Michelin Recommendations

Two Blount County restaurants were recognized at the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South ceremony held in Nashville on October 21, 2026.

After opening last fall, The Raven, an upscale steakhouse backed by Gemini Hospitality in Maryville, landed a recommended spot on the Michelin Guide. Additionally, The Restaurant at RT Lodge was highlighted for the second year in the guide.

Michelin launched its American South guide last year, introducing its rankings to a region that has attracted growing attention for its food scene in recent years.

In addition to the new Starred restaurants, the anonymous Inspectors identified 14 new Bib Gourmands across the region, bringing the selection total to 59. As they canvassed the region, the Inspectors also identified 31 new Recommended eateries ranging from hidden coastal gems to big city standouts. The full selection for 2026 now includes 265 restaurants, spanning 44 cuisine types. Chefs and restaurant teams were honored onstage during the ceremony.

The ceremony was full of celebration as three new restaurants were awarded One MICHELIN Star: Dakar NOLA in New Orleans, So. Fox in Atlanta and Uberto Restaurant in Gay, Georgia.

Here are all the East Tennessee restaurants recognized during the 2026 American South Awards:

2nd, Chattanooga (Recommended)

A Dopo, Knoxville (Bib Gourmand)

Au Bon Coin, Knoxville (Recommended)

Easy Bistro & Bar, Chattanooga (Recommended)

J.C. Holdway, Knoxville (Recommended)

Little Coyote, Chattanooga (Bib Gourmand)

Main Street Meats, Chattanooga (Recommended)

Potchke Deli, Knoxville (Recommended)

Raven Steakhouse, Maryville (Recommended)

The Restaurant at RT Lodge, Maryville (Recommended)

The Rosecomb, Chattanooga (Recommended)

Wilder at Windy Hill Farm & Preserve, Loudon (Recommended)