Celebrities Who Own Their Own Restaurants

Friday, Aug 21, 2020, 8:38 am

By:Tony Williams

1.Quentin Tarantino - Do Hwa

Quentin Tarantino is known for his unique take on making movies, so when he ate at the Korean restaurant, Do Hwa, in New York, he just knew that it's grand take on its Korean dishes were worth his investment. Stopping by whenever he's in town, Tarantino is totally invested in the establishment.

2.Gloria Estefan - Bongos Cuban Cafe

Bongos Cuban Cafe is located in downtown Miami and is every bit as saucy as Gloria Estafan herself. During the day it's a cuban restaurant, by night its a dancing extravaganza, Cuban style. Estefan is known for her rhythmic songs and sultry dance moves, and she proves she's more than the tremendous music maker that she is.

3.Richard Gere - Bedford Post

In 2009, actor Richard Gere opened his restaurant, The Bedford Post. Located in Westchester County, New York, it has received positive reviews. It's nice to see that even with all his fame, he likes to challenge himself in different areas instead of just sitting back and resting on his laurels.

4.Sandra Bullock - Bess Bistro

Bess Bistro is a Creole fusion restaurant located in Austin, Texas, but what makes it special is that its owned by Sandra Bullock. The actress also owns a catering company called Walton's Fancy and Staple, also in Austin Texas. Bullock gets to use her keen business sense, outside of the acting industry.

5.Justin Timberlake - Destino and Southern Hospitality

Justin Timberlake owns two different restaurants. Destino is an Italian restaurant and Southern Hospitality is southern food, both located in New York. Not one to do things simply, he also had a third restaurant in West Hollywood, California, called Chi, that has since closed. A business man, through and through, Timberlake has been making money since he was a child.

6.Eva Langoria - Beso

Makes sense that the lovely star of Desperate Housewives, Eva Langoria, would have a restaurant named after a kiss. Beso is located in Hollywood, with Kiss Lounge adjacent. Langoria owns them both. This starlet is a shrewd business woman how is more than just an actress in the town that glitters.

7.Sammy Hagar - Cabo Wabo

The wild Sammy Hagar would have nothing but a wild restaurant, and of course there would be a nightclub, too. Cabo Waba is located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and serves his own personal brand of tequila. Spring breakers make a point to check out Cabo Wabo as part of their Mexico experience.

8.Lady Gaga - Vince & Eddie's

Lady Gaga was a silent partner in her parent's family restaurant, Vince & Eddy's in New York City. The restaurant has since closed, but was known for its mellow atmosphere with framed vintage prints. A far cry from the outrageous persona and outfits of Gaga, it's every bit as deliciously decadent.

9.Robert DeNiro - Nobu

Everyone loves Nobu in New York City. It's known for is scrumptious high end sushi. Owned by the one and only Robert DeNiro, how can it be anything but good. The actor just keeps getting better and better with each passing decade and so does his restaurant. Check it out when in the Big Apple.

10.Ashton Kutcher & Wilmer Valderrama - Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante

If you want some great Italian cuisine while in Atlanta, Georgia, check out Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante, owned by actors Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama. Both stars worked together on the hit television show "That 70's Show" and both went on to have successful acting careers, but the restaurant is yet another talent of theirs.

11.Chris Noth - The Cutting Room

We all know him as Mr. Big from the HBO's hit drama, "sex And The City." Well Chris Noth is known in New York City for more than acting. He owns a restaurant called The Cutting Room, an eclectic American style cuisine. It has been serving New York since 1999, and has been known to have guests such as Russell Crowe, Gwyneth Paltrow, Norah Jones and more.

12.Jon Bon Jovi - Soul Kitchen

It's no secret that Jon Bon Jovi is proud to be from New Jersey, so it makes sense that he opened his own restaurant there. Located in Red Bank, New Jersey is Soul Kitchen, a three course American region cuisine. What's unique about the restaurant is that there are no prices on the menu. You pay what you can and it is considered a donation. If you can't pay anything, you can volunteer at the restaurant.

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