SANTA MONICA RESTAURANT SELINE AWARDED ONE MICHELIN STAR
Main Street Restaurant Newly Honored at The 2026 MICHELIN Guide California Ceremony
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 25, 2026) – Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) is pleased to share Santa Monica restaurant SELINE has been awarded One MICHELIN Star at the 2026 MICHELIN Guide California awards ceremony in San Diego on Wednesday, June 24. SELINE becomes Santa Monica’s third MICHELIN Star restaurant alongside the acclaimed One Star Citrin and Two Star Mélisse, which both retained their impressive distinctions this year.
One MICHELIN Star honors restaurants serving dishes with distinct flavors prepared with top quality ingredients at a consistently high standard.
Santa Monica is now home to 13 restaurants recognized in the MICHELIN Guide including Bib Gourmand establishments Cobi's y Colapasta, a designation celebrating great food at a great value.
“Santa Monica’s culinary landscape is truly world-class, from our charming beachfront cafes to our exceptional MICHELIN Star experiences,” said Misti Kerns, President/CEO of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism. “We send a heartfelt congratulations to Chef Dave Beran and the talented team at SELINE as we celebrate their visionary ideas and culinary expertise attracting diners from all around the world right here in Santa Monica. We are proud to welcome SELINE to Santa Monica’s MICHELIN Star lineup, joining Chef Josiah Citrin’s beloved institutions as one of Los Angeles’ first chefs earning this accolade in 2008.”
Debuted in December 2024, SELINE is an elevated concept by Chef Dave Beran focused on encouraging a relationship between diners and the kitchen by removing barriers and implementing a service style that encourages conversation. SELINE’s 14-18 course tasting menu is crafted with both familiar and unique flavors for a thoughtful culinary journey showcasing creative concepts inspired by Southern California. This is Chef Beran’s second restaurant in Santa Monica, with sister establishment Pasjoli serving both classic and modern French cuisine in an approachable, neighborhood bistro space. This is the second major award for Chef Beran this year, closely following his recent recognition as Best Chef: California at the James Beard Foundation Awards 2026.
Santa Monica is a premier culinary destination offering a host of celebrated restaurants, with 13 MICHELIN Guide establishments including:
- Mélisse (Two Stars)
- Citrin (One Star)
- SELINE (One Star)
- Cobi's (Bib Gourmand)
- Colapasta (Bib Gourmand)
- Élephante
- Fia
- Filete Fia
- La langosta
- Milo y Olive
- Pasjoli
- Cañón Rústico
- Shunji.
Santa Monica’s MICHELIN recognition extends even beyond the culinary scene, with five hotel properties in the destination carrying One MICHELIN Key:
- Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
- Hotel Georgian
- Hotel Casa del Mar
- Regent Santa Monica Beach
- Hotel Santa Monica Proper
- Contraventanas en la playa
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