Let’s look inside the famous restaurant world now. We see famous names attached everywhere. Do you ever wonder what is really happening inside?
Do you ever wonder what is really happening inside? The internet sometimes talks badly about these places. Comments say the service and food were eww. Some folks think star chefs just want media fame. Is star power alone enough or not? Good food is truly necessary. Fear not, intrepid diners seeking answers! BuzzFeed Community shared their dining experiences. They spill the tea on wins and losses, too. Some spots people love, while others they would not revisit. See which celeb spots hit it out of the park. Some face major criticism from visitors.
1. **Ty Burrell’s Beer Bar and Bar-X**: Modern Family star Ty Burrell has places people like. One reviewer raves that these places have amazing fries. Calling them truly drool-worthy is very high praise. But there’s more food than just fries available. The review mentioned burgers and other great dishes. A reviewer wrote, “Highly recommend if you are ever in the area!” It feels great when celebrity-owned places get food praise.
2. **Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk & Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse**: Now buckle up for a different Nashville spot. A community member was really unhappy there. His review was short but very strong: “By far the worst celebrity-run restaurant in Nashville.” Wow, that’s a title nobody wants. The review didn’t say why this place was the worst. It made people curious, maybe a little scared. This steakhouse disappointed this one diner a lot.
3. **SUR**: From a reality television show comes the SUR place. It belongs to an empire built by Lisa Vanderpump. One diner had a surprisingly good encounter here. Meeting the owners can make a difference sometimes. Weird events took them to the employee patio. There, they met co-owner Guillermo Zapata. He was “the nicest dude ever!” Guillermo said, “Come back anytime you want.” He said he never forgets a face. The reviewer joked that maybe he just knows when to ask for him. Either way, it felt like an incredibly kind act. The service was great, and the staff was very good, they reported. The night felt very memorable and fun for them. They took hilarious photos as a memory. Good staff really elevate the evening experience.
4. **Vanderpump Cocktail Garden**: Staying with Vanderpump, we move to the Las Vegas place. This spot at Caesars Palace gets mixed reviews. Location and visit circumstances impact things. The review started sounding quite good: “Although the drinks were inventive and delicious…” They nailed the drinks for sure. Then came a crashing low note quickly: “…the service was the worst I’ve ever had…” This ruined the whole meal experience. “…and the food was meh,” added the review. Poor service makes a meal truly bad. The reviewer felt sad because they liked other locations. Bad service is a hard thing for a place to fix.
5. **SONA**: Landing in New York City, we find SONA. Priyanka Chopra Jonas partly owns this restaurant. This review is famous for its short length. The entire community comment was just three words: “DO NOT VISIT. Sincerely, an Indian.” Getting straight to the point quickly, with no long words, just a stark warning. When a reviewer identifies with the cuisine’s heritage, this kind of warning hits differently and feels powerful. It suggests a real fundamental failure has happened, making this short review very powerful. People wonder why this reaction was needed.
6. **Saints and Sinners**: Next stop is New Orleans at this place. Channing Tatum co-owns Saints and Sinners. The review started with some praise here.
The staff received glowing words from the writer: “… amazing service and the kindest workers…” It feels great when people serving you welcome you.
But the review pivoted away fast: “… but the workers do not make up for the food or the dirt.” A red flag popped up for sure.
The account became a dining nightmare story. The reviewer saw a ROACH crawling on the floor. This was after ordering the meal. Bad news kept coming for them. The food arrived cold with no seasoning. No seasoning in New Orleans is shocking!
The bathrooms had doors falling off nearby. The reviewer saw black mold in those rooms. A plea to Channing Tatum was made: “… give them some money to renovate…” This place needs serious loving care, someone said. The kind staff sadly could not save this one.
7. **Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar**: Back to the Vegas lights, we go. Now, we visit Guy Fieri’s place in the city. Guy Fieri truly has many followers. But one community member had a brutal time here.
Calling it the absolute worst experience, they said, “… the worst meal of my entire life.” That very harsh assessment was made. They ordered a turkey burger here. They say nothing else sounded appealing to them.
The burger felt cold, dry, and bland. The fries were disappointing too, the person wrote. They described them as ice-cold and hard. The restaurant felt like a dark and too-loud place. One could not see or hear easily here. The server did comp their meal cost.
That was the small mercy they received. Overall, the visit left a really bad taste. They state they would never go back again. It seems even Flavortown misses the mark sometimes.
8. **Bobby Flay’s Burger Palaces**: Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has a burger chain now. It has generated much discussion online, often leaning towards negative reviews. People have also tried multiple locations.
The Vegas and Mohegan Sun locations were mentioned. Many reviews said they were not worth visiting. One person visited three different Burger Palaces and said, “None of them is worth a second visit.” They felt that fast food places had fresher burgers. Calling a chef’s place worse than fast food is bad.
Other comments said the food was mediocre. The service was “eww” and forgettable too, they said. Reviewers felt the quality was like that of a casual chain store, like Chili’s, they wrote, not a chef’s spot. Paying $15 for just a burger was an issue. They felt the concept was highly manufactured.
Diners felt unimpressed, they said. They questioned the premium price for a bad experience.
The list of the first celebrity restaurants is finished now. The reviews were a mix of good and bad. Diners found some really tasty eats, like fries. Some diners reported issues such as mold or bugs. Being famous does not mean the dining experience will be great. Don’t stop scrolling; more restaurants follow next. You will read more honest opinions from diners.
We pick up right where the last list ended. See unfiltered feedback from people who ate there. Diners decided to try places owned by famous people. Are these next eight places better to visit? Or will they make the avoid list longer? Let us find out what happens next.
9. **Nellie’s Southern Kitchen**: This next part starts with one place. The Jonas Brothers’ family owns this spot in the South. One person gave a glowing review, saying it was FANTASTIC. It sounds like it has real charm and feels nice. It has those serious comfort food vibes you seek.
They said it had a “cute little Southern cooking atmosphere.” This suggests warmth and hospitality inside the place. The actual important thing was the food itself. The reviewer called the actual Southern cooking fabulous, they said.
The reviewer added, “They’re not messing around down there.” This shows high praise for sticking to roots. Beyond the tasty food and the pleasant feeling inside, the spot features “live music from local singers.” This feature adds cool elements for guests. Also, there is a tribute to the Jonas boys.
The reviewer thought the tribute was “super cute.” It sounds like a good spot with personal touches. It’s a definite win in the community’s view.
10. **Machine Gun Kelly’s coffee shop, 27 Club Coffee**: You may not know that Machine Gun Kelly owns a coffee place. Yes, he owns one called 27 Club Coffee. A community member who knows coffee reviewed it. This reviewer works at Starbucks as a barista. And get this: the coffee was called “so good!”
Comparing it to where they work at Starbucks, the barista said the coffee is of much better quality here. They said, “It’s smoother and tastes better.” That is serious insider information from the person.
They said it costs about the same or less. That is always good for your wallet. The shop offers a variety of coffee choices. Plus, they have alcoholic drinks and food.
Even vegan options are included for guests. The menu sounds quite solid indeed. The atmosphere was praised for being “very cool and chill.” They don’t only blast MGK’s music there. This can be a relief for some guests. A sweet detail was shared by the reviewer.
The staff gave pink roses because of the visit date. That small touch went a long way.
And there you have the finished list. The BuzzFeed Community gave their ratings. We saw hidden gems and places that failed. Some places failed on service or food quality. Having a famous name does not guarantee success. But when they get it right, dining is memorable. Star power sometimes aligns with substance. In the wild world of restaurants overall, what are your thoughts about these places? Have you been to any of these spots? Spill the tea in the comments section.
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