Check Out These Celebrity-Owned Restaurants in Phoenix, AZ
Finding a great spot for a meal is always on our to-do list but when you are dining out in Phoenix AZ, a visit to these restaurants might just deliver more than a tasty dish. You might even have a celebrity sighting! These top celebrity owned spots are bringing the star power to Phoenix and promise to serve up a delicious meal with a chance of a little star-sighting on the side!
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Bobby Q
8501 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-5982
Well-known chef and restaurateur Bobby McGee’s spot is the perfect place to order some award-winning fried chicken. Locals love the Yardbird as well as the Chicken Fried Chicken. Bobby Q’s unsurprisingly is also known for its barbeque menu items like the delicious Baby Back Ribs, or for the hungriest in your bunch, the Whole Hog Heaven.
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Oak
111 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 200-8111
Award-winning celebrity chef-owner Robert Bogart heads the kitchen at this renowned restaurant known for using local ingredients in their internationally-inspired dishes. Previously named St. Francis, Oak is a beloved brunch spot as well as a dinner destination for locals and visitors alike. Nosh on the Farmer’s Market Frittata at brunch to taste the freshest veggies of the season, or come for dinner to taste Bogart’s stunning Oak Fired Lamb Curry among the delicious offerings this restaurant is known for.
The Macintosh
2119 E Camelback Rd Ste A21 Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 368-8766
Phoenix is already known as a foodie paradise and celebrity chef and owner Chris Collins of The Macintosh simply adds to the long list of fantastic restaurants there. But Collins’ contribution makes a visit here necessary to sample culinary perfection with his Charred Brussels Sprouts appetizer, Braised Short Ribs entrée and a Butterscotch Pecan Pie slice for a to-die-for sweet finish to any meal.
Majerle’s Sports Grill
24 N 2nd St Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 253-0118
Local sports star, Dan Majerle’s namesake sports bar is a popular destination for the game-watching crowd, but locals love to come here for the great food and lively atmosphere. Popular options at the sports-themed celebrity owned Majerle’s are Murph’s Mac & Cheese Burger, Proski’s Rajun Cajun sandwich and for smaller appetites, the JV Squad’s Max the Rookie’s Burger.
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The Gladly
2201 E Camelback Rd Ste 106 Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 759-8132
Award-winning chef Bernie Kantak runs this local favorite restaurant and whisky bar. As far as celebrity owned restaurants go, this spot gives off a chic industrial vibe that makes the Gladly a place to see and be seen. But the food is the star here and those in the know munch on the Bacon Popcorn with a craft cocktail (try the Thai Margarita), while you make the difficult choices of the evening between such tasty options as the Chimichurri Chicken, the Coffee Rubbed Short Ribs and the Faroe Islands Salmon.
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Guy Fieri’s DTPHX Kitchen Bar
201 S 4th St Phoenix, AZ 85004
(480) 462-3800
Fieri’s well-known name in the foodie world makes a visit to this tasty spot a must in Phoenix. The DTPHX Kitchen Bar has partnered with Phoenix’s Diamondbacks baseball team and the location is adjacent to the stadium. Shareables like the Trash Can Nachos or the Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ Wings are perfect for game day, but the Motley Que pulled pork sandwich is a delicious choice any day of the week.
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Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
4420 N Saddlebag Trl Ste 105 Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 945-4200
Country music superstar Dierks Bentley’s popular Nashville restaurant’s outpost in Phoenix is the perfect spot to go for a dose of down-home flavors sprinkled with weekly live music entertainment. The Fried Chicken Sliders and the Whiskey Burger are popular dishes here, but be prepared to hit the dance floor at any moment as the music is always pumping and the crowd is usually hopping, too.
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Beckett’s Table
3717 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 954-1700
This chef-owned restaurant is a staple in Phoenix’s food scene as well. Beckett’s Table is a restaurant that consistently churns out delicious food sourced from local farms in a spot that kind of feels like you stepped into chef Justin Beckett’s home. Warm welcomes and a relaxed atmosphere are some of the things you can expect from Beckett’s Table. Diners here rave over the chef’s choice of flavors for the daily Deviled Eggs appetizer as well as the Pork Osso Buco Confit and the Signature Fork Tender Short Ribs.
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback Rd Ste 195 Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 751-2200
Famous restauranteur Sam Fox is now a co-owner of the popular Olive & Ivy, but his magic touch is still evident in this spot’s success in Phoenix. This cheery Mediterranean-inspired restaurant serves breakfast through dinner as well as a tasty brunch on the weekends. Creative cocktails like the Fig & Ginger Mule are delicious additions to menu mainstays like the Bacon Wrapped Dates, Rock Shrimp Tagliatelle or the Prosciutto and Fig Bruschetta.
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