"A three-Michelin-starred restaurant located in the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in California, this acclaimed fine-dining destination is celebrated for its exceptional cuisine and level of achievement, and its inclusion on the national top-100 hotel-restaurant list underscores the rise of hotel-based establishments as true culinary landmarks." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The high-end restaurant in the southern California tally that holds three Michelin stars, contributing significantly to the region’s overall star count." - Matthew Kang
"A long-established San Diego-area restaurant that currently holds a Michelin star and retained its star at the 2024 Michelin Guide California ceremony." - Rebecca Roland
"Romance is in every corner of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Nestled inside the picturesque Italian palazzo, Addison, the city’s first and only three-starred Michelin restaurant, is available for a buyout, comfortably seating up to 75 guests. Renowned chef William Bradley offers a bespoke menu for the special day, highlighting his celebrated southern Californian cuisine with seasonal ingredients. Guests can enjoy a lavish dinner with dishes including Regiis Ova reserve caviar with koshihikari rice, smoked sabayon, and sesame, as well as shellfish chawanmushi with broccoli, bok choy, and daikon. Smaller parties may want to consider the private dining room for their event — an elegant 1,580-square-foot private space for 38 guests that is connected to the main dining room and starlit terrace where attendees can toast to the happy couple." - Roxana Becerril
"A three-Michelin-starred restaurant noted as part of San Diego’s 2025 Michelin lineup, representing the city’s highest culinary distinction in the guide." - Kelly Bone