Celebrity restaurants have become quite a thing in Atlanta, Georgia. The city’s restaurant scene has plenty of room for these high-profile restaurateurs, who have increased in number in recent years.
In this article, we’re going to show you which Atlanta restaurants are owned by famous people.
What Celebrities Own Restaurants In Atlanta?
You never know who owns your favorite Atlanta restaurant. These people have made their living in movies, TV, music and other forms of entertainment, but they’ve all decided to give it a go in the kitchen, food service and hospitality industry.
There are celebrities that own restaurants in Atlanta, and there are celebrity chefs. These are celebs who have bought eateries in the city.
Nobu
3520 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (470) 945-8800
Nobu is owned by Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, a Japanese celebrity chef and restaurateur. His eatery at Phipps Plaza in Buckhead is largely known for its bold take on traditional Japanese cuisine with Peruvian ingredients.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Nobu: “Amazing place if you’re looking for a luxury experience. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is excellent, and the service is great. Knowledgeable and attentive staff. Parking is shared with the mall, so finding a convenient spot can be a bit tricky, but there is ample parking if you’re willing to walk some, and there is valet parking. The food in the restaurant is amazing but be prepared to spend. We went for both dinner and breakfast, and I loved all the options for both. The mixed drinks are unique and delicious, and the tea and coffee is wonderful too.”
Red Room Bistro
255 Trinity Ave. SW Atlanta, Ga 30303
Love & Hip-Hop star Karlie Redd is opening Red Room Bistro, a Caribbean fusion spot in late September. Red Room Bistro marks Redd’s second restaurant venture in the Atlanta area.
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles
3725 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337
Atlanta celebrities Ne-Yo and wife, Chef Crystal Smith, along with reality TV star Karlie Redd have teamed up to open a new restaurant in College Park: Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles. The eatery opened its doors in December 2020, AtlantaFi.com has learned.
See what’s on the menu at Johny’s Chicken and Waffles.
Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles
- 1500 GA-20 #130, McDonough, GA 30253
- 5600 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342
If you like a little “tea” with your tea, celebrity chef and Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) Season 16 cast member Kelli Ferrell has two locations of her Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles, which have some good waffles as well.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Nana’s. “Ate here with my family and the food was AMAZING! Nothing fancy about the establishment & the service is ok but the food makes up for all of it! We had a variety of things the best were the fried green tomatoes, beignets, chicken sausage, creole seafood omelet, the potatoes and the chicken & red velvet w/ pecans waffle. The chicken was the best! The other items were so so the two egg sausage breakfast, the Cajun grits & strawberry waffle. We definitely will be back soon.”
V12
610 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30308 | (404) 808-2067
Atlanta rapper and businessman Quavo of Migos is a partner behind the V12, a restaurant adjacent to a BP gas station.
Here’s what one customers says about V12. “I had a good experience at V12 on a Saturday evening. We were a party of 7 and they accommodated us all very efficiently. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Our food was Brussels sprouts, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and honey cornbread and all of it was delicious. The other guests enjoyed their speciality drinks and their food with one saying the lamb chops were under seasoned. I would advise to park in the parking garage behind the restaurant, it was $14 for 4 hours, it’s a small walk back to the restaurant. However they do offer valet. Overall I enjoyed my experience, the 4 stars are based on parking situation only.”
Trap City Cafe
660 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 901-5272
Here’s what one reviewer says about Trap City Cafe: “Before you step foot out your vehicle. $20 to park! These businesses will definitely nickel and dime you. Food was good. I think they may take the trap theme too far because eating with plastic utensils in a restaurant is crazy. Couldn’t even eat my pasta. Then they give you baby sippy cups for your non alcoholic for 4.00 which is filled with ice so more like a shot of sprite. Gone in one gulp! I didn’t even get a refill due to lack of service coming over. Also, it took 20 minutes for a server to even come over. Mind you they weren’t busy, it was pretty empty. Wings were smaller than those baby wings from American Deli lol.”
Good As Burgers
2903 RN Martin St, East Point, GA 30344
T-Boz of TLC fame is the celebrity co-owner of Good As Burgers, which is currently located at Atlanta Utility Works, 2903 RN Martin St, East Point, GA 30344, serves vegan burgers made with Beyond Meat, featuring the OG burger with GAB sauce and crispy shoestring fries.
Big Oomph Studio Kitchen
510 Fairburn Road, Suite 400, Atlanta | (404) 228-1216
Photo credit: Sylvia McAfee, City of Atlanta, Office of the Mayor
In 1996, Korey “Big Oomp” Roberson co-founded Big Oomp Records along with DJ Jelly and MC Assault. Roberson is the president and co-founder of the label. Now, he’s building a food empire after opening Big Oomph Studio Kitchen in southwest Atlanta.
The eatery has a variety of smashburgers, including the AUC Burger, SWATs Burger and Cascade burger.
Ryan Cameron’s Dough Boy Pizza Atlanta
The Gallery at South DeKalb at 2801 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30034
Renown Atlanta radio personality Ryan Cameron recently opened Dough Boy Pizza in Atlanta, Georgia. The fast-casual restaurant concept, founded by Chef Erica Barrett, first opened in Birmingham, Alabama. Cameron’s new pizza place opened on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2023.
Read more about Dough Boy Pizza in Atlanta.
Wine And Tapas Lounge
8180 Mall Parkway, Ste. 820, Lithonia, Ga. 30038
R&B singer Jacquees recently opened a new restaurant in South DeKalb County, Georgia just outside Atlanta. The Wine and Tapas Lounge held its grand opening ceremony on January 4, 2023, in the Stonecrest Mall area. Read more about the Wine and Tapas Lounge.Read more about the Wine and Tapas Lounge.
Smokey Stallion BBQ
309 Nelson St., NE Atlanta Ga, 30313 | 404-254-1012
Smokey Stallion opened in late June 2022 in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood just south of downtown Atlanta. if you love smoked meats, this is the place. Check it out.
Chicken+Beer
Concourse D, Gate D5, Atlanta, GA 30337
Serving Options: Dine-In and Takeout
Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport love them some Chicken+Beer. Co-owned by Jackmont Hospitality and rapper, actor and businessman Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Chicken+Beer is helmed by Executive Chef Josh Lee with help from Culinary Director Chef Todd Richards.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Chicken + Beer. “So I finally got a flight during hours of operation to stop by here and all I can say is I’m mad that there are no locations outside of the airport! On my departing flight I stopped in and got hotlanta style chicken sandwich, This is by far my favorite chicken sandwich now! Creamy coleslaw that is not too sweet, pickles and the hotlanta sauce is everything.!! Sloppy but oh so good.”
Esco Restaurant & Tapas
327 Peters St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313 404-941-7907
Serving Options: Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery
Escobar Restaurant & Tapas Bar is owned by rapper and entrepreneur 2 Chainz. The 3,000-square foot space situated in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood near downtown Atlanta is helmed by Executive Chef DePhon Robinson. Decadent dishes such like lobster and jumbo shrimp dot the menu.
Pizza Verdura Sincera
377 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 343-2132
Here’s what one customer says about Pizza Verdura Sincera, which is co-owned by entrepreneur Paul Jones, 2 Chainz and David Smith (El Super Pan, SmoQ’n Hot Grill, and Dos Burros, and chief investment officer at Trowbridge Partners).
Here’s what one customer says about Pizza Verdura Sincera: “My first vegan pizzeria experience. Staff was awesome and friendly. Very good quality ingredients/toppings. The cheese takes some getting used to…texture is different. The dough is good, has a nice chew, good crisp on edges, a bit dry, but overall solid. Isn’t made fresh on-site but from a good quality source. It’s really all about the vegan toppings – unique plant based options. A good change up if you’re looking for something different or have food allergies.”
Fuku
Star restaurateur and podcaster David Chang’s Momofuku restaurant group launched Fuku in Atlanta in August 2021. Fuku Chicken, which offers all varieties of fried chicken and is run out of a digital kitchen backed by Reef Technologies, allows you to order your food online.
Fellaship
110 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. Suite 102-104, Atlanta, GA 30313 | (404) 254-4970
NFL quarterback Cam Newton, an Atlanta native, along with brother CJ opened Fellaship back in early 2019 when the Super Bowl came to town. Now, the upscale cigar bar and restaurant serves gourmet dishes and offers a relaxing and sophisticated atmosphere.
The Castleberry Hill eatery has a hearty menu that serves such favorites as Toot’s Seafood Pasta, Grilled Lobster Tail and “Ponzu” Glazed Scottish Salmon.
Frost Bistro
281 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313 | (404) 963-5495
Serving Options: Dine-In & Takeout
“Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” stars Kirk and Rasheeda Frost opened their namesake restaurant in the Castleberry Hill area of Atlanta in 2019.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Frost Bistro. “Exceeded my expectations. I’ve ran across places like this (celebrity style restaurants) and usually not pleased. I can honestly say, everything was great. So the big guy at the door…very respectful. Explained waiting, getting your ID out and staying warm by heater while checking bags. Making it a smooth entrance even down to watch your step. Very much appreciated. Due to Covid, of course all staff was masked up and they take your temperature upon entrance. The waitresses are cute and polite. Aaliyah, our server was very sweet and helpful. The drinks were awesome and the food was bombbb. They actually cooked my lamb to medium temp as I requested. Obviously somebody’s grandma back there making that macaroni and cheese. The servings are plentiful.”
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar
Atlanta Locations:
- 834 Glynn St S suite 248, Fayetteville, GA 30214 | (770) 629-7443
- 695 Cascade Rd SW STE 440 Atlanta, GA 30331| (678) 927-9166
Serving Options: Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery & Curbside Pickup
Leave it to a celebrity hairstylist to serve up exactly what the masses need. Gocha Hawkins, known for styling the coifs of mega-personalities like Beyonce, Nicki Minaj and other stars, opened Gocha’s Breakfast Bar in January 2019 in the Cascade area of Atlanta.
She opened a second location in mid-January 2021 in Fayetteville, Georgia. See the address above and stop by!
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar’s operating hours are Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Menu faves are Gocha’s Impossible Burger With Parmesan Truffle Fries. There’s also Gocha’s Krunch-Tastic French Toast, and “Better Than Yo Momma” Buttermilk Pancakes.
Old Lady Gang Southern Cuisine
Atlanta Locations:
- 177 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313 | (404) 748-9689 (closed)
- 3650 Marketplace Blvd Suite 950, East Point, GA 30344
With two standalone locations and a third inside Mercedes Benz Stadium, Old Lady Gang Southern Cuisine is Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker’s original foray into the restaurant business.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Old Lady Gang. “Atmosphere is very warming w/guest greeting. Server was very polite an made sure we had the best experience. Southern Food was good. Definitely will visit again!”
Dancin Crepe
Entrepreneurs Yandy and Mendeecees Harris, best known for their stints on the VH1 franchise Love and Hip-Hop, opened Dancin Crepe in May 2022 in downtown Atlanta.
Bankhead Seafood
1651 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 3031 | (404) 254-1047
Atlanta rappers and entrepreneurs Killer Mike and T.I. have teamed up to buy the legendary southeast Atlanta restaurant Bankhead Seafood.
The eatery, which opened in 2024 in Grove Park, has one again become a neighborhood favorite.
Where Do Celebrities Eat In Atlanta?
Celebrities eat at their own restaurants, but you’ll also find them at some of the same establishments you enjoy for one reason or another.
Atlanta has a rich and diverse restaurant scene that emphasizes atmosphere, fun and large portions. And you never know, a celebrity just might be eating next to you.
Eateries like Old Lady Gang and Escobar make up just some of the best black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
How You Can Support Atlanta’s Restaurants
Atlanta has long been a celebrity playground where famous people would come to try new food businesses. Anyone remember Diddy’s Justin’s on Peachtree?
Support Atlanta’s restaurants by doing what you do best: eat, drink and be many!
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a bar explosion in recent years.
Atlanta, Georgia’s restaurant scene is growing more inclusive. It seems a new celebrity is opening a local restaurant every other month. When the establishment opens, we’ll let you know!
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