The Best Celebrity-Owned Restaurants In America, Ranked By Real Diners

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK“, from Jon Bon Jovi’s near-perfect community kitchen to Matthew McConaughey’s hidden Brazilian gem, a new diner-ranked list reveals America’s top 10 celebrity-owned restaurants—and the results prove heartfelt, affordable spots crush flashy celebrity hype every time.

A recent study by restaurant price-tracking site Pricelisto analyzed 36 celebrity-owned or celebrity-partnered restaurants across the U.S., combining TripAdvisor and Google reviews into a weighted average score. The results show a huge gap between the winners and the rest — with community-minded, approachable spots crushing flashy luxury venues.

Here are the top 10 highest-rated celebrity eateries in the country, based entirely on what actual customers are saying.

The Best Celebrity-Owned Restaurants

1. JBJ Soul Kitchen (Jon Bon Jovi) – 4.89/5

The clear winner is Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen in New Jersey, posting an astonishing 4.89 out of 5. An incredible 96% of TripAdvisor reviews and 92% of Google reviews are perfect five-star ratings. What sets it apart is its “pay-what-you-can” community kitchen model that fights hunger while serving high-quality, fresh meals. Diners repeatedly praise the welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, and the feeling that their money (or volunteer time) is doing good.

2. Boteco (Matthew McConaughey) – 4.66/5

Matthew McConaughey’s Brazilian-inspired Boteco in Austin, Texas, takes a strong second place with 4.66 stars. Despite a smaller sample size (just 19 TripAdvisor reviews), the feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with visitors loving the laid-back vibe, live music, caipirinhas, and authentic South American flavors that feel like a neighborhood hangout rather than a celebrity gimmick.

3. Pink Pelican Ice Cream (Whitney Thompson) – 4.64/5

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 10 winner Whitney Thompson runs Pink Pelican Ice Cream in Florida, earning 4.64 stars. Reviewers rave about the creative, made-from-scratch flavors, generous portions, and cheerful retro décor. It’s the kind of place families return to again and again, proving that small, passion-driven spots can outshine bigger names.

4. Nic & Norman’s (Norman Reedus) – 4.62/5

The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus co-owns Nic & Norman’s in Senoia, Georgia (and other locations), which lands in fourth with 4.62 stars across more than 5,600 reviews. The gastropub serves elevated Southern comfort food — think pimento cheese fritters and strong cocktails — in a relaxed, zombie-apocalypse-free environment that locals and fans both embrace.

5. Spin (Susan Sarandon) – 4.59/5

Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon’s ping-pong social club and restaurant Spin (with locations in several cities) grabs fifth place at 4.59 stars, including 877 perfect Google five-star reviews at the flagship. Part bar, part table-tennis hall, it earns praise for its fun, unpretentious energy, solid bar food (flatbreads, burgers, wings), and late-night vibe that makes everyone feel like a VIP.

6. Mermaid Oyster Bar (Zach Braff) – 4.56/5

Zach Braff is a partner in New York City’s Mermaid Oyster Bar, which earns 4.56 stars for its fresh seafood, excellent raw bar, and cozy West Village charm. Regulars highlight the lobster rolls, happy-hour oysters, and attentive service that keep it packed even years after opening.

7. S&P Lunch (Nicholas Braun) – 4.55/5

Succession’s “Cousin Greg” actor Nicholas Braun bought and revived the historic S&P Lunch counter at the original Katz’s Deli location in Manhattan. The throwback diner scores 4.55 stars for its pastrami sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and nostalgic soda-fountain vibes that feel like stepping back into old New York.

8. Tagine (Ryan Gosling) – 4.53/5

Ryan Gosling co-owns the intimate Moroccan restaurant Tagine in Beverly Hills, which holds steady at 4.53 stars. The dimly lit, romantic room serves fragrant tagines, couscous, and bastilla that regulars call authentic and memorable, even if the celebrity connection stays quietly in the background.

9. Laughing Man Coffee Shop (Hugh Jackman) – 4.49/5

Hugh Jackman’s Laughing Man Coffee Shop in NYC earns 4.49 stars and wins fans with its ethical sourcing (100% of profits support coffee farming communities) and seriously good brews and pastries. Customers love that it tastes great while doing undeniable good.

10. Magnolia Table (Chip and Joanna Gaines) – 4.44/5

Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines round out the top ten with Magnolia Table in Waco, Texas, at 4.44 stars. The breakfast-and-lunch spot in a renovated historic building draws long lines for its biscuits, farmhouse dishes, and shiplap charm, though some reviewers note the wait times and tourist crowds.

The Bigger Picture

The study found that the highest-rated celebrity restaurants tend to be casual, community-oriented, and reasonably priced — places where the focus is on good food and genuine hospitality rather than Instagram backdrops and $30 cocktails. Luxury or heavily themed venues often scored lower on atmosphere and value, proving that name recognition alone isn’t enough to impress today’s diners. When the experience feels authentic and the mission resonates (like Bon Jovi’s hunger-relief model), customers reward it with near-perfect reviews.

Credit for the rankings and methodology goes to Pricelisto (https://www.pricelisto.com/), which crunched the numbers from TripAdvisor and Google reviews across dozens of celebrity-backed eateries.

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