Celebrity Owned Restaurants in Los Angeles: From Sushi to Steak

Mara Oakes
Los Angeles abounds with celebrity owned restaurants. Here are my top ten picks of celebrity restaurants in Los Angeles. Included are links to websites, details on food and celebrity restaurateurs.

Ago Restaurant

(323) 655-6333

8478 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069 34.0822 -118.3757

Ago Restaurant is one of several restaurant ventures from Robert De Niro. The Weinstein brothers are also part owner. The food is classic Italian.

Foxtail

9077 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Antonia LaFaso, celebrity chef, heads this restaurant which is backed by celebrity investors.

Mulberry Street Pizzeria

(310) 247-8100

240 S Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Owned by actress Cathy Moriarty, this well-loved pizzeria has branches throughout the United States due to its popularity.

House of Blues, Sunset Strip

8430 Sunset Blvd.

West Hollywood, CA 90069

Owned by Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi, this restaurant is full of character, fusing LA style with down south cooking, and live musical performances.

Tangine

132 N Robertson Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Ryan Gosling is a partner in this North African themed restaurant.

Milky Way

9108 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles 90035

Owned by Leah Adler, Steven Spielberg's mom, this restaurant is as well loved for its food as for its homey atmosphere.

Geisha House

6633 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood, CA 90028

Ashton Kutcher is an investor in this modern Japanese restaurant, sushi bar and sake lounge which is filled with ethereal lighting and sleek décor.

Nobu L.A.

Robert De Niro is an owner of this Japanese sushi restaurant.

Beso Hollywood

6350 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA

Southwest corner of Hollywood and Ivar

Beso Hollywood is owned by Eva Longoria whose Latin roots influence the cooking.

BOA Steakhouse

9200 Sunset Blvd.

West Hollywood, CA 90069

This restaurant is invested in by Ryan Seacrest and others.

Lastly, a few tips will help you to navigate the celebrity owned restaurants in L.A. which are listed above. First, check the websites because they often list useful information about menu options, prices, opening times and locations. The websites also give an idea of the type of food and ambiance to expect. Secondly, be patient. It is hard to get reservations for some of the celebrity-owned Los Angeles restaurants above, particularly on weekends. You may need to wait for an opening. Finally, double check that the restaurant is still open before dropping in or making a reservation. It is a sad fact that some celebrity restaurants in Los Angeles have been short-lived.

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