Celebrities often invest their names into business ventures such as clothing lines, boutiques and fragrances. Some famous names invested their time and money into restaurants.

Robert De Niro, is an actor, producer and two time Academy Award winner. He co-founded Nobu, Japanese restaurant that serves dishes like New Style Sashimi, Salmon Kelp Roll and Yellowtail Tartar with Caviar. The restaurant's website stated, "He provided creative direction for all of the owned Nobu Restaurants".

Francis Ford Coppola owns RUSTIC. The Italian restaurant is located in Geyserville, California. The director's restaurant menu options include: Chicken Mattone, Whole Fish In Salt, Habit Forming Ribs and French Fried Zucchini. The classy restaurant is located at his Winery. The Winery offers guests a chance to sample different wines and special tours.

Bon Jovi owns Soul Kitchen. The restaurant does not include any prices on their menus because it prides itself on letting the customers make a donation of $10 per meal. The menu states, "Our vision here at Soul Kitchen is to serve healthy, delicious, and when possible, organic meals. At the Soul Kitchen you will notice there are no prices on the menu and you might have been seated with someone you don't know. Customers pay the minimum donation or volunteer in some way to earn a voucher for a meal". The restaurant website contains inspiring stories of people that overcame challenges in their lives. Some of the menu items are: Rainbow Beet Salad, Garden State Gumbo, and Grilled Chicken Breast Homemade Basil May on a bed of rice pilaf.

Ryan Gosling owns Tagine. The restaurant is located in Beverly Hills, California and serves dishes like Hummus, Bastilla, Lamb Chops and Chocolate Soup. Their website states, "At Tagine, we create an intimate atmosphere fit for friends and family and more importantly, a place where you feel welcome. Candles flicker to Jazz melodies. Plush banquettes line the walls. Handmade mirrors hang next to black and white photos by portraitist Dan Winters. Chef Ben, along with Chris Angulo and Ryan Gosling, invite you to enjoy this one-of-a-kind dining experience."

Celebrity restaurant owners bring fine dining cuisine to different parts of America. Others prefer to provide guests with All-American cuisine.