Two restaurants inside the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, Evelyn’s and MAASS, were again recognized by the MICHELIN Guide on May 29, 2026. MAASS held on to its one MICHELIN star, while Evelyn’s landed back on the Guide’s Recommended list for a second straight year. The repeat nods mark another milestone for Fort Lauderdale’s rapidly growing fine dining scene.
In a press release via the Four Seasons Press Room, the hotel confirmed that MAASS “retained its Michelin one-star distinction” and that Evelyn’s was once again included on the MICHELIN Guide Recommended roster. Executive Chef Brandon Salomon told the outlet, “For the second year in a row, this honour belongs to our team.” General Manager Mali Carow said the back-to-back recognition speaks to the property’s consistency and culinary ambition. The release also notes Evelyn’s six-course "Taste of Evelyn’s" tasting menu at $150 per person, with an optional wine pairing for $215.
What the MICHELIN Guide Says
According to the MICHELIN Guide, the Chef’s Counter at MAASS is a One MICHELIN Star restaurant, praised for its precise tasting menu format and seasonal technique. Evelyn’s is also listed in the Guide as a Recommended restaurant, highlighted for a coastal menu that blends Florida ingredients with Eastern Mediterranean influences.
What This Means For Fort Lauderdale
The renewed accolades add to the momentum that began when MICHELIN expanded coverage into greater Fort Lauderdale and South Florida in 2025, a move that has raised the national profile of the region’s restaurants, according to Visit Lauderdale. Tourism growth and hotel development have helped pull more chef-driven projects into the beach corridor, and the Four Seasons has positioned itself as a hub for those arrivals.
Who Is Behind the Menus
MAASS is the Fort Lauderdale outpost of chef Ryan Ratino, the restaurateur behind Washington, D.C.’s Bresca and two-star Jônt. The concept opened at the Four Seasons in 2023 as part of a partnership announced by the hotel. In Fort Lauderdale, Evelyn’s is led by Executive Chef Brandon Salomon, whose background includes work at Florie’s at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, according to reporting in Forbes.
How To Experience It
Both dining rooms are open to the public and accept reservations. Menus, hours and booking details are listed on Evelyn’s and the Four Seasons dining pages. The Chef’s Counter at MAASS is intimate and sells out quickly, so the hotel advises booking well in advance. Guests planning a meal can expect tasting menu pricing and an elevated, reservation-first experience on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
