Top 10 "celebrity charm" restaurants in U.S.

BEIJING, May 19 -- Do you believe in "celebrity charm"? After achieving remarkable success in their original careers, some famous people intend to show their capabilities in other fields, for example: running a restaurant.

U.S. travel website TripAdvisor.com recommended 10 celebrity-endorsed restaurants in U.S. for you.

"Though we've seen a number of celebrity restaurant busts in the past decade, these famous restaurateurs have thrived by showing a strong commitment to star-quality food and service," said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.

1. Nobu

Nobu (Photo Source: huanqiu.com)

Location: New York

Owner: Robert De Niro

In 1994, this veteran characteristic actor started his catering business with the chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa in New York. Now 21 modern-stylish Japanese restaurants "Nobu" have already spread all over the world. However, the flagship in New York remains the top-ranked among them.

Dishes worth tasting: All sorts of sushi and sashimi

2. One sixtyblue

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Location: Chicago, Illinois

Owner: Michael Jordan

"Jumpman" Jordan has opened several restaurants and steakhouses in the greater New York area. And the one in Chicago is renowned for its sophisticated cuisine.

Dishes worth tasting: The unique entrees include chorizo stuffed squid, bacon-wrapped rabbit saddle and English pea ravioli.

3. P.J. Clarke's

P.J. Clarke's (Photo Source: huanqiu.com)

Location: New York

Owner: Timothy Hutton

Manhattan tavern P.J. Clarke's opened in 1884. Actor Timothy Hutton became one of the partners in 2002. Many hot stars are its frequenters, such as Frank Sinatra and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

Dishes worth tasting: Outstanding burgers

4. Ana Mandara

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Location: San Francisco, California

Owner: Don Johnson and Cheech Marin

When filming the TV series "Nash Bridges", Johnson cooperated with Marin to invest in this successful Bay Area eatery.

Dishes worth tasting: Vietnamese braised korobuta pork belly and Mekong Delta prawns

5. Beso

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Location: Los Angeles, California

Owner: Eva Longoria

When preparing for Beso with famed chef Todd English, this hot TV star claimed that she can add specialty dishes of her own into the restaurant's menu. Longoria, her husband Tony Parker and their star friends visit this spot quiet frequently. The comment on TripAdvisor said: "Star sightings included Eric Benet, Christina Milian, Ludacris and Jaleel White."

Dishes worth tasting: Latin-inspired steak and seafood entrees

6. Chicken & Waffles

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Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Owner: Gladys Knight and Ron Winans

Inspired by the legendary Wells Supper Club in Harlem singer Gladys Knight opened the first Chicken & Waffles in 1997. Now it has already owned several branch restaurants in four locations.

Dishes worth tasting: Shrimp, grits, fried green tomatoes. And off course, fried chicken and waffles

7. Zoom

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Location: Park City, Utah

Owner: Robert Redford

Elegant American cuisine, performances and environment are the features of Zoom. It offers delicious food while playing tribute to Park City's history.

Dishes worth tasting: Vintage charm and unique dishes like the warm jalapeno crab dip, buffalo osso buco and pecan-cornmeal crusted trout fillet

8. Town Sports Bar & Grill

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Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Owner: Alice Cooper

This famously theatrical rocker translated his over-the-top personality into a Phoenix sports bar and grill. The waiters here all painted with "Alice Eyes" on the face.

Dishes worth tasting: Entrees named after famous athletes and celebrities, such as Tedy Bruschi, Kid Rock and even Vanna White.

9. Cafe Zoetrope

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Location: San Francisco, California

Owner: Francis Ford Coppola

World-famous Italian director Coppola opened a Italian restaurant in the historic Sentinel Building in North Beach and decorated it with his private collections of movie memorabilia, which provides a cozy space to guests.

Dishes worth tasting: Enjoying meatball pizza and house specialty Caesar salad on the outdoor seats.

10. Southern Hospitality BBQ

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Location: New York

Owner: Justin Timberlake

The pop idol s latest restaurant expresses his love to hometown Memphis in Tennessee and passion for barbeque.

Dishes worth tasting: Fried pickles, dry rub ribs and pulled pork

(Agencies)