{"id":19112,"date":"2025-10-24T16:22:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/19112\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T16:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:22:14","slug":"5-celebrity-owned-restaurants-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/19112\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Celebrity-Owned Restaurants in Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNicky Jam’s La Industria in Miami is known for breakfast delicacies, including pancakes, waffles, and French toast.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

La Industria photo<\/p>\n

Miami\u2019s love affair with celebrity-owned restaurants runs deep \u2014 and it\u2019s not slowing down anytime soon. From sleek Japanese-fusion lounges backed by global superstars to soulful Southern kitchens serving comfort food<\/a>, these spots prove that Miami\u2019s dining scene is as star-studded as its nightlife. Each restaurant carries the signature of a chart-topper, blending culinary creativity with showbiz flair in a way that feels perfectly on-brand for the 305: bold, flashy, and impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n

But among all the high-profile openings and A-list investments, one homegrown name stands out \u2014 not because it\u2019s new, but because it\u2019s been quietly beloved by Miamians for decades. Below, check out Miami\u2019s most well-known restaurants owned by celebrities.<\/p>\n

\"\"From left: Miami restaurant and nightlife entrepreneur David Grutman and award-winning artist Bad Bunny at their restaurant Gekko in Miami<\/p>\n

Screenshot via Instagram\/@gekko<\/p>\n

Gekko<\/p>\n

Couldn\u2019t score tickets to Bad Bunny\u2019s sold-out Puerto Rico shows this year? Gekko in Brickell is a solid backup. Opened in 2021 with nightlife operator David Grutman, the Japanese steakhouse blends club energy with serious cooking. The menu features lobster dumplings and Wagyu crispy rice, as well as the $598 \u201cWagyu Experience\u201d tasting, which includes four Japanese cuts. Between the red lighting, gold-trimmed plates, and photo-ready crowd, it\u2019s every bit as Miami as the star who owns it. Eight SE Eighth St., Miami; 305-423-8884; gekkomiami.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Miami Grill is co-owned by Pitbull \u2014 who knew?<\/p>\n

Miami Grill<\/p>\n

Pitbull turned nostalgia into a fast-food empire by reviving the longtime Miami Subs brand as Miami Grill<\/a> in 2014. In the \u201990s, no sight was more welcome among angst-ridden suburban teens than the diner disguised in neon and palm fronds known as\u00a0Miami Subs<\/a>. Thanks to Pitbull, the chain still delivers exactly what it always has: Philly cheesesteaks, gyros, wings, burgers, and hot and cold subs, plus shakes and fries. It\u2019s the kind of meal that feels best eaten in your car while listening to \u201cFireball.\u201d\u00a0Multiple area locations, including 14001 SW 88th St., Miami; mymiamigrill.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"From left: Emilio and Gloria Estefan pose outside of Estefan Kitchen Express at Miami International Airport<\/p>\n

Estefan Kitchen Express photo<\/p>\n

Estefan Kitchen Express<\/p>\n

Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the unofficial king and queen of Miami, may have closed their full-scale Design District restaurant, but their Estefan Kitchen Express inside Miami International Airport keeps the rhythm going. Travelers can grab Cuban sandwiches, croquetas, guava pastelitos, and ropa vieja bowls before takeoff. The \u201cCuban Party Box in the Sky,\u201d a mix of a croqueta, a half sandwich, and a pastelito, might be one of the best deals at the airport. 1961 Miad Cir., Concourse D, Gate 27, Miami; estefankitchenexpress.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Reggaeton star Nicky Jam\u2019s La Industria Bakery & Cafe officially opened in Bayside Marketplace in Miami.<\/p>\n

La Industria Bakery & Cafe<\/p>\n

La Industria Bakery & Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n

Nicky Jam\u2019s La Industria Bakery & Caf\u00e9 is part bakery and part brunch show. Located at Bayside Marketplace, it opens daily at 8 a.m. and draws crowds for its massive pancakes and waffles. The \u201cNicky Jam\u2019s Favorite\u201d comes covered in guava sauce, cream cheese, and graham cracker crumbs, while the Ferrero Rocher pancakes come topped with hazelnut chocolate. On the savory side, there\u2019s the La Boricua Burger with plantains and bacon, El Fenix with slow-roasted pork belly, and a steak and eggs plate with a 14-ounce ribeye. Add a milkshake piled high with cookies or cake, and you get the idea. 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 786-803-8333; laindustriabakery.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Fort Lauderdale soul food restaurant Sunday\u2019s Eatery by Trick Daddy has opened in Sistrunk with long lines and fanfare for fried ribs, catfish, and brunch.<\/p>\n

Screenshot via TikTok\/@vibinwithleesha and @thebrowardscene<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s Eatery<\/p>\n

Trick Daddy\u2019s Sundays Eatery in Miami Gardens<\/a> feels like a family kitchen turned restaurant. The menu features baked turkey wings, fried pork ribs, catfish, and T-bone steak, served with macaroni and cheese, collard greens, or candied yams. Sweet tea and blue lemonade flow nonstop, and every meal comes with cornbread and dessert. Trick Daddy often works the line himself, making sure the food still tastes like the Sunday dinners he grew up with. 2675 NW 207th St., Miami Gardens; sundayseatery.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nicky Jam’s La Industria in Miami is known for breakfast delicacies, including pancakes, waffles, and French toast. La…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19113,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[323,225,227,226,2278],"class_list":{"0":"post-19112","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hialeah","8":"tag-celebrities","9":"tag-hialeah","10":"tag-hialeah-headlines","11":"tag-hialeah-news","12":"tag-lists"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19112"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19112\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}