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San Francisco’s Michelin-Starred Luce Permanently Closes After 17 Years

The Mediterranean restaurant, known for launching prominent chefs, ends its run as Bistro888 bar remains open.

Overview

  • Luce, a Michelin-starred restaurant inside the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco, has closed permanently as of April 2025.
  • The restaurant earned a Michelin star from 2009 to 2020 and was celebrated for its Mediterranean-inspired menu and seasonal dishes.
  • Luce served as a launchpad for renowned chefs, including Dominique Crenn and Melissa King, who achieved significant acclaim in the culinary world.
  • After a pandemic-related closure in 2020, the restaurant reopened in 2021 under chef Rogelio Garcia, who now leads the Michelin-starred Auro in Calistoga.
  • The InterContinental Hotel has not provided an official comment on Luce's closure, but its adjacent bar, Bistro888, remains in operation.