It makes sense for celebrity chefs to have their own restaurants, as food is literally what made them famous. However, there are plenty of non-culinary famous celebs out there that have their own successful restaurants too. From Channing Tatum to Ryan Gosling, there are many celebs who have tried their hand at owning a successful restaurant, and many have succeeded.
Opening restaurants using their famous names or not, these celebrities are able to express themselves through the food they want to bring to customers, and the atmosphere they want their restaurants to have.
10 Donnie And Mark Wahlberg - Wahlburgers
Donnie Wahlberg is most known for being a part of the famous boy band, New Kids On the Block, while his brother, Mark Wahlberg used to be a rapper and now turned an actor. The two of them along with their other brother Paul, who loves to cook, decided that they wanted to open their own restaurant, and Wahlburgers was born.
The restaurant has multiple locations all over the country, and they serve delicious burgers, of course! If you're looking for some unique takes on a classic burger, Wahlburgers is definitely the restaurant for you.
9 Zach Braff - Mermaid Oyster Bar
Zach Braff is another actor that really wanted to get involved in the restaurant industry, except he wanted to take a slightly different approach. The Mermaid Inn already has two successful restaurants, therefore he decided he wanted to invest in a third restaurant, but put his own spin on it.
Hence, the Mermaid Oyster Bar was established. The restaurant is located in New York City but brings a good combination of West Coast and East Coast seafood. The restaurant boasts that they have 16 different kinds of oysters and an even more delicious lobster rolls.
8 Channing Tatum - Saints and Sinners
Another celeb jumping on the restaurant bandwagon is none other than Channing Tatum. Channing owns the restaurant Saints & Sinners and its located on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, and apparently it's the place to be. Not only is it a great place to grab a bite to eat, but it's also the perfect place to party.
The restaurant is known for hosting bachelorette parties, celebrity parties, and other events. You can party the night away with drinks and a DJ while overlooking the fun atmosphere of Bourbon Street. If you want, you can even rent the restaurant for weddings or parties. Channing has made a fun atmosphere for his restaurant.
7 Robert DeNiro - Locanda Verde
Robert DeNiro is no stranger to owning restaurants, as he owns a number of them all over the country. One of his most recent ventures is the restaurant Locanda Verde that's located in New York City.
When it comes to Italian food, Robert DeNiro knows what he wants, and what he likes, and that's good, authentic homemade Italian food. Locanda Verde is known for its family-sized portions of Italian food, that are perfect for sharing. They serve classic Italian dishes, along with their own take on old favorites.
6 Ludacris - Chicken+Beer
Rapper Ludacris is yet another celebrity to own a restaurant. Ludacris' restaurant, Chicken + Beer is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The restaurant is known for serving some of the best southern-style comfort food, and even better local beer.
One of the most popular dishes on the menu is Luda's Chicken and Pecan Waffles with Whiskey maple Syrup and Andouille Sausage. The restaurant is also known for serving some of the best local beer from the area, with a number of varieties for customers to try. If you're ever in Atlanta, definitely swing on by Chicken + Beer.
5 Moby - Little Pine
Not only is Moby a famous musician but he's also a successful restauranteur. Moby is also known for being a very strict vegan. Moby owns Little Pine located in Los Angeles, California. The restaurant is 100% vegan and prides itself on being such a strictly vegan restaurant.
Another amazing thing about Little Pine is that it's a nonprofit restaurant, too. Moby announced that 100% of the profits from Little Pine will be donated to a number of different animal rights organizations. Great food for a great cause!
4 Jon Bon Jovi - JBJ Soul Kitchen
Jon Bon Jovi is a Jersey boy, so it only makes sense for him to have a restaurant in his home state of New Jersey. His restaurant, known as JBJ Soul Kitchen is a different take on a modern restaurant. There are no prices on the menu. That's right, no prices. When you eat at JBJ Soul Kitchen, you're asked to pay a $20 donation that would cover your food, as well as someone else's.
If you're are unable to pay, that's okay! You can also donate your time, like washing dishes and helping out. It's a great concept, as many of the workers are volunteers, and a lot of the food is donated. The restaurant is filled with people who can donate the money, and people who are in need of a good meal who can't always afford it.
3 Norman Reedus - Nic & Norman's
Actor Norman Reedus, best known for his portrayal of Daryl Dixon on the hit show The Walking Dead along with executive producer Greg Nicotero decided to team up and start on a new adventure outside of the acting world and inside the restaurant world instead. The two put their heads together, and Nic & Norman's was created.
The restaurant is located in Georgia and has a big menu filled with popular dishes like a variety of burgers, flatbreads, and classics like chicken pot pie as well as meatloaf. You might want to stop by the restaurant whenever you can, as Norman Reedus has been known to drop by and make an appearance from time to time.
2 Jay-Z - 40/40 Club
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Jay-Z is an entertainer and an entrepreneur, so it only makes sense that he also got involved in the restaurant business. The rapper owns the 40/40 Club located in New York City. The name comes from a baseball term for four baseball players setting a record for hitting 40 home runs and stealing 40 bases in one single season.
As a result, the 40/40 Club is a sports bar and lounge. You can literally sit on top of New York City as you eat and drink in the gorgeous clubs and private VIP lounges. The 40/40 Club is made for entertaining and partying the night away, that's for sure.
1 Ryan Gosling - Tagine
Ryan Gosling is yet another actor that owns a very popular and successful restaurant. Ryan owns Tagine, a Moroccan restaurant that's located right in the middle of Los Angeles. The restaurant is known for having some of the most delicious Moroccan food in the area, and because of that, celebrities tend to flock to Tagine.
You'll oftentimes see stars like Eva Mendez and Meryl Streep getting something to eat, looking for a good Moroccan dish. It's definitely not your typical Italian, or Chinese restaurant, so there's no wonder why everyone is flocking to Tagine.