Where celebrities eat: 14 restaurants and bars from New York to Ibiza

A table at a celebrity's restaurant is best booked in advance. Almost all the places in this selection are in tourist centers, where there are no free tables left by evening. JBJ Soul Kitchen in New Jersey stands out: instead of a fixed bill, it runs on voluntary donations (as of 09/2026, official website).

We picked fourteen places opened by actors, musicians, a fashion designer, and a basketball player. For each one, we list the owner, city, signature dishes, and an honest catch, if there is one. You'll see where meals work on a donation model, where spaghetti is served in a bun, and why Jay-Z's sports bar closed after twenty years.

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How this selection works

💡 In short:

• The list has fourteen places in six countries: the US, Canada, Japan, the UK, France, and Spain.
• The formats vary: from a charity kitchen with no checks to an upscale seafood restaurant.
• Hours, addresses, and reservations: 09/2026, verified on the official websites of the venues.

First, take a look at the table: it shows the owner, city, and signature dish for each place. After that, the venues are listed in order, and for each one you'll find a detail worth knowing before you visit.

1. Joanne Trattoria, New York

The Italian trattoria in Manhattan was opened by Lady Gaga's parents, and the singer herself joined the project as a co-owner (official website). The place is named after her aunt Joanne, so family history matters more here than trendy presentation. The menu features homemade spaghetti and meatballs, just like in family trattorias in Italy.

• Owner: Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta.
• Who it's for: if you want family cooking rather than a trendy restaurant with a tasting menu.

2. Nobu, Tokyo

The idea for Nobu belongs to actor Robert De Niro and chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The chain's first restaurant opened in New York in 1994, and today the brand's venues operate in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia (Nobu Restaurants). The Tokyo location welcomes guests in the Minato district (Nobu Tokyo). You should try the black cod with miso, rock shrimp tempura, and pasta with squid.

• Owners: Robert De Niro and Nobu Matsuhisa.
• Signature dish: black cod with miso.
• Who it's for: if you want to try the cuisine that launched an entire chain of restaurants and hotels.

3. JBJ Soul Kitchen, New Jersey

Jon Bon Jovi and his wife opened the charity kitchen in Red Bank in 2011, and the model still works today (JBJ Soul Kitchen). A guest who can pay leaves a donation for themselves and buys a dinner certificate for another person. A guest without money works a volunteer shift instead. In 2026, the kitchen marks fifteen years in Red Bank and ten years in Toms River.

• Owners: Jon Bon Jovi and his wife.
• Who it's for: if you want dinner with a clear social mission.

4. Michael Jordan's Steak House, US

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After his basketball career, Michael Jordan went into the restaurant business and grew his chain to four locations (Michael Jordan’s Steak House). The main dish here is a dry-aged steak that is aged for 45 days. The choice is simple: you come for the meat, not for a long menu.

• Owner: Michael Jordan.
• Signature dish: dry-aged steak.
• Who it's for: if you want a sports atmosphere and grilled meat in one place.

5. Schwartz’s Deli, Montreal

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A kosher deli in Montreal was on the verge of closing, and then Celine Dion bought a stake in it (Schwartz’s Deli). Regulars were wary of the singer at first, but the smoked meat recipe did not change. The place is known for its line: people stand outside even in a freezing Montreal winter.

• Co-owner: Celine Dion.
• Signature dish: smoked meat.
• The catch: the line at the door.

6. Mermaid Oyster, New York

Actor Zach Braff, known for the TV series Scrubs, became a partner in a seafood restaurant (Mermaid Oyster Bar). The dining room is decorated in a nautical style, and the menu features lobster rolls and oysters. The cocktail list here is not an add-on to dinner, it is part of it.

• Co-owner: Zach Braff.
• Who it's for: if you love seafood and want to have dinner in a nautical-style dining room.

7. Ralph’s, Paris

Ralph’s restaurant belongs to fashion designer Ralph Lauren and is one of his four establishments. The main feature is an inner courtyard with a green terrace, hidden within the walls of a historic mansion. The menu stays in an American style: burgers, salads, and seafood.

• Owner: Ralph Lauren.
• The catch: they serve American classics here, not Parisian cuisine.

8. The 40/40 Club, New York

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Jay-Z opened the sports bar The 40/40 Club in 2003, and for twenty years it operated in the Flatiron District (official website). The permanent location closed in 2023 (according to Eater NY, 08/2023), and in July 2026 the club returned as a lounge at Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center (as of: The Source, 06/2026).

• Owner: Jay-Z.
• The catch: since 2023 the club has had no permanent home in New York, it only appears at events.

9. Saints & Sinners, New Orleans

Actor Channing Tatum opened a restaurant on Bourbon Street with his childhood friend Keith Kurtz. The space is styled after burlesque and old New Orleans brothels, so the atmosphere matters more here than a designer catalog. The food is simple, but a portion of the revenue goes to charity.

• Co-owners: Channing Tatum and Keith Kurtz.
• The catch: the menu is not exactly refined; the focus is on the space.

10. Tatel Ibiza, Ibiza

Singer Enrique Iglesias and tennis player Rafael Nadal opened a restaurant together in Ibiza (Tatel Ibiza). It is one of the most expensive spots on the island, and the room is instantly recognizable: rose gold, turquoise accents, and mirrors. The menu features Spanish cuisine, including sea bream ceviche and Iberian ham.

• Owners: Enrique Iglesias and Rafael Nadal.
• Who it's for: if you are interested in a room where visiting celebrities stop by in the summer.

11. Tagine Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

The restaurant appeared in 2004, when actor Ryan Gosling tried the cooking of chef Abdessamad Benamour (Tagine Beverly Hills). The food is prepared using recipes from the chef's grandmother, who was from Morocco, so the cuisine here grew out of family notes rather than trends. In the evening, jazz plays in the dining room and candles sit on the tables.

• Co-owners: Ryan Gosling and chef Abdessamad Benamour.
• Who it's for: if you want dinner with candles and jazz rather than a loud party.

12. Bertie Blossoms, London

Ed Sheeran's bar is on Portobello Road in Notting Hill (Bertie Blossoms). The menu features craft beer, organic wines, champagne, and cocktails, and there's food too. Opening hours: Tuesday through Sunday, closed on Mondays (verified 09/14/2026 on the official website).

• Owner: Ed Sheeran.
• Where: Portobello Road, Notting Hill.
• The catch: the bar is closed on Mondays, so plan your visit for another day.

13. Trejo's Tacos, Los Angeles

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Danny Trejo came to Hollywood from a criminal background and later opened his own taco restaurant. If tacos aren't your thing, the brand also includes Trejo's Coffee and Donuts, a coffee shop with donuts.

• Owner: Danny Trejo.
• Signature dish: tacos, and for dessert, donuts from Trejo's Coffee.

14. Mom's Spaghetti, Detroit

Eminem opened the spot in his hometown in 2021, and fans immediately created a buzz (Mom's Spaghetti). The menu is short: spaghetti with meat or vegan meatballs and a sandwich with pasta baked into the bun. The rating is modest: 3.9 out of 5 from 566 reviews (Tripadvisor, 09/2026, guest reviews).

• Owner: Eminem.
• Signature dish: spaghetti sandwich.
• The catch: the menu has only two items, so people don't come here for variety.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Which of these places can you eat at without money?

At JBJ Soul Kitchen in New Jersey. If you don't have money, you'll be offered a volunteer shift in exchange for a meal. The place opened in 2011, and this model hasn't changed (as of 09/2026, JBJ Soul Kitchen page).

Why doesn't Jay-Z's sports bar operate the way it used to?

The permanent 40/40 Club location in the Flatiron District closed in 2023 after twenty years of operation (according to Eater NY, 08/2023). You won't find a regular evening bar at the old address.

What should you order if you don't know the restaurant's cuisine?

Start with the dish that made the place famous: at Joanne Trattoria it's the homemade spaghetti and meatballs, at Nobu the black cod with miso, at Trejo's Tacos the tacos, at Mom's Spaghetti the spaghetti sandwich. An order like that matches the restaurant's reputation and rarely disappoints.

Where is Mom's Spaghetti located and what's on the menu?

In Detroit, on Woodward Avenue. Eminem says he loves this kind of sandwich himself and recommends eating the spaghetti right inside the bun. The place opened in 2021 (Mom’s Spaghetti).

Which restaurant started the Nobu story?

The first Nobu opened in New York in 1994 (as of 09/2026, official Nobu website). Later the chain expanded beyond the US: the brand's locations operate in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and the Tokyo venue welcomes guests in the Minato district (Nobu Tokyo).

In short: what's worth booking

If you have one free evening in New York, choose between Joanne Trattoria and Mermaid Oyster Bar: the family trattoria and the seafood restaurant cover two different scenarios. In Los Angeles, grab tacos at Trejo’s Tacos or dinner with jazz at Tagine Beverly Hills. For a date, Tatel Ibiza and Ralph’s in Paris work well, and for dinner with a social mission, JBJ Soul Kitchen in New Jersey.

Look for hotels near these spots on Trip.com, and check out food tours in the cities on this list on GetYourGuide. Book your table in advance and check the hours on the venue's official website.