New York City Celebrity-Owned Restaurants

New York City is home to several celebrity owned restaurants. The celebrities have put their personal touches on the decorations and approved the menu; but you won't see them behind the grill or serving the cuisine. Their name alone states the quality of the atmosphere and food.

Mario Batali's Babbo Ristorante Enoteca serves remarkable Italian cuisine. Dinner is served nightly from 5:30 to 11:30 pm. On Sundays, the hours are 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Babbo Ristorante Enoteca is located at 110 Waverly Place.

Whoppi Goldberg, Demi Moore, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Slay Stallone and Bruce Willis own Planet Hollywood in New York City. This particular branch of the chain is located in Times Square at 1540 Broadway. Breakfast is served along with lunch and dinner. A wide variety of items are available for your enjoyment.

Robert De Niro and Meir Teper are part owners of Nobu, a wonderful Japanese celebrity owned restaurant. Nobu Matsuhia is the main owner and chef who is very famous in his own right. Nobu has several great locations throughout the city.

Michael Jordan's The Steakhouse NYC restaurant is located at 24 Vanderbilt Avenue in Grand Central Terminal. This NYC celebrity owned restaurant specializes in steaks. Reservations are required.

A NYC celebrity owned restaurant with a Mediterranean fare is Tribeca Grill. This Robert De Niro and Drew Nieporent celebrity owned restaurant is very popular for it's great food. Celebrities such as Harvey Keitel, Bill Murray, Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, and Ed Harris are only a few who visit Tribeca Grill to enjoy the cuisine. The grill is located at 375 Greenwich Street.

Mr. Big from "Sex in the City" Chris North is a partner at this late-night club and eatery The Cutting Room. This extraordinary club, known for celebrity sightings, is located at 19 West 24^th Street.

Located at 102 5^th Ave, the Mesa Grill is Bobby Flay's first owned restaurant. Delicious southwestern dishes are served that definitely satisfy the taste buds.

Stephen Baldwin owns Luahn Restaurant serves seafood and American fare entrees. Luahn Restaurant is fully upscale celebrity owned restaurant located at 59 Fifth Avenue.

Bruce Willis' Bowery Wine & Company is located at 13 East First Street. Menu items include appetizers, salads, Panini, wraps, pasta, pizza, desserts and have of course, wine and other beverages.

Vegan lovers,TeaNY offers an all vegan menu. Electronic musician Moby owns this Lower East Side vegan eatery. TeaNY is located at 90 Rivington Street. Due to a small fire, TeaNYis currently closed but will be reopening soon. Watch their website for further details.

When enjoying cuisine in NYC at celebrity owned restaurants be prepared to wait for a table. To help prevent a long wait, call ahead for reservations. Each celebrity owned restaurant has a unique and interesting website that provides a preview of the menu. Whatever type of cuisine you fancy, a NYC celebrity owned restaurant may be found to satisfy your craving.