20 Celebrity Restaurants That Are Worth a Visit

The Modern Family star took over The Eating Establishment in Park City, UT, in 2016. The local institution has been open since 1972 and still retains much of its original charm—including the beloved all-day breakfast.

On top of being a Grammy-winning artist and the Men’s Creative Director of Louis Vuitton, Pharrell Williams is also a partner at Swan in Miami’s Design District. Since 2018, they’ve been serving share plates and snacks, like their famous everything bagel Parker House rolls.

Visiting Waco, TX, is like Disneyland for Fixer Upper fans. And no trip to the Silos is complete without a stop at Magnolia Table. The cozy restaurant serves plenty of family favorites—including Joanna’s beloved biscuits.

The Walking Dead star and the show’s Emmy-winning special effects artist teamed up to open a chain of restaurants in Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. You can order everything from brunch to burgers and discover fun photos from the set of the show along the walls.

Sandra Bullock bought Walton’s Fancy and Staple back in 2009, but it’s been a local fave in Austin, TX, since 1969. The deli and bakery also sells flowers and gifts.

The Jonas family first opened Nellie’s Southern Kitchen in 2016 in honor of the brothers’ great-grandmother. You can expect to find cozy Southern comfort food, including Nellie’s famous biscuits. They opened a second location in Las Vegas in 2022.

Cookbook author and television host Ayesha Curry teamed up with restaurateur and chef Michael Mina to open International Smoke, a barbecue spot serving globally inspired, wood-smoked meats and some pretty amazing ribs. There are locations in San Francisco and Las Vegas.

Succession star Nicholas Braun co-owns and invests in some of New York City’s hottest bars and restaurants. Ray’s is an always-busy dive bar with two locations that serve draft espresso martinis. Jac’s on Bond is a swanky downtown spot with a menu created by lauded chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske. Pebble Bar is the prime Midtown spot for moody, upscale post-work drinks. And S&P Lunch is a revival of a classic luncheonette with an old-school soda fountain and New York deli favorites.

Building on the success of their Miami Beach spot, Gloria and Emilio Estefan opened the doors to a second trendy eatery. The musical pair bring their Cuban-influenced dishes to Miami’s Design District at Estefan Kitchen.

Rapper and actor Ludacris is challenging the bad rap associated with airport dining with his spin on cozy comfort food. Located in Atlanta and Los Angeles, Ludacris’ Chicken and Beer is the perfect place to stop by before your flights and indulge in some shrimp and grits.

She’s not just an Italian girl from New York—she’s part of a family business! Lady Gaga’s family restaurant Joanne Trattoria in Manhattan’s Upper West Side serves plenty of Italian American staples. They also host weekly drag performances every Wednesday.

Actress Piper Perabo is an investor and co-owner of the famous New York City spot Jack’s Wife Freda. The all-day bistro serves Mediterranean American food and has five locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Film director Francis Ford Coppola has multiple restaurant ventures. His first, Cafe Zoetrope, opened in 1999 and was named after his production company. The San Francisco restaurant serves Roman cuisine in the landmark Sentinel Building. Rustic opened over a decade later on the grounds of his California winery and serves upscale international food.

If there’s one Eminem lyric that everybody knows, it’s the iconic line from “Lose Yourself.” The rapper opened up a counter-serve restaurant in his hometown of Detroit named Mom’s Spaghetti. It serves exactly what you’d expect in paper takeout containers.

Robert De Niro has serious restaurant-industry skills. He was one of the co-founders of Nobu, alongside chef Nobu Matsuhisa. He also co-owns Locanda Verde and Tribeca Grill in New York City.

The Scrubs star is one of the co-owners of Mermaid Oyster Bar, a chain of seafood spots throughout New York City. You can stop by for lobster rolls or freshly shucked oysters.

Musician Jon Bon Jovi started JBJ Soul Kitchen as a nonprofit community restaurant where everybody can dine regardless of their financial situation. Customers can pay the suggested price, donate more to pay it forward, or get a free meal and volunteer at the restaurant. JBJ Soul Kitchen now has four locations throughout New Jersey.

Actress, activist, and icon Susan Sarandon is one of the co-founders of Spin, a ping-pong social club serving elevated bar food and beverages. There are nine locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Ryan Gosling helped open Tagine in Los Angeles over two decades ago with his friends. One of his business partners and pals is chef Ben Benameur, who serves Moroccan cuisine inspired by his family’s cooking.

Actor Danny Trejo opened Trejo’s Tacos in 2016, and it has since expanded into five locations across Los Angeles. You can find all of your favorite California Mexican staples—tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls, and more.