Gordon Ramsay is known for his brutally honest critiques, but when a restaurant gets his seal of approval, you know it’s truly exceptional. While he has his own empire of restaurants, Ramsay has also raved about several other spots across the U.S. Check out the celebrity chef’s top picks that every foodie must try.
10. COTE
Cote, a restaurant located in New York City, is one of Gordon Ramsay’s favorite spots to visit in the Big Apple. It’s a Michelin Star restaurant serving Korean barbecue. Ramsay said that the service and design are on point, but what stands out to him is the quality of the meat.
9. In-N-Out
Who knew that the celebrity chef enjoys a good In-N-Out burger like many of us? On an episode of Mythical Kitchen’s Last Meals, Ramsay said that if he were to have a final meal request, he would choose something from the burger chain. Specifically, he enjoys the Double-Double burger that’s made in animal style. It features two burger patties, two slices of grilled cheese, and the animal-style magic of grilled onions, among others.
8. Milk Bar
In a Reddit thread that Gordon Ramsay started, one fan asked him about his guilty pleasure in food. He answered by saying that it was Crack Pie or what we know now as the classic Milk Bar Pie. He revealed that he worked with Christina Tosi, chef and founder of Milk Bar. He doesn’t even care that the pie has many calories per slice!
7. Momma Cherri’s Soul Food Shack
Who here has seen Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares? It’s a show about struggling restaurant chains and to be impressed by one of them is a rare occurrence. The chef headed to Brighton to listen to the pleas of the struggling Momma Cherri’s Soul Food Shack. He ordered the Catfish Goujon that he called “quite nice.” As for his main dish, he got Spicy Chicken Jambalaya leaving the viewers stunned as he finished it with a clean plate.
6. Nobu
Gordon Ramsay spent a romantic evening with his wife at Nobu in Malibu. He posted the view on his Facebook page, saying that he had a wonderful dinner. The restaurant is actually Nobu Matsuhisa’s sushi empire that offers signature dishes and Malibu-style Mini Tacos.
5. Osteria Mozza
Gordon Ramsay visited the famous Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles that is serving different Italian dishes. The restaurant rings together three popular chefs: Mario Batali, Nancy Silverton, and Joseph Bastianich.
4. Gjelina
You may have known the Gjelina issue between Gordon Ramsay and Victoria Beckham. The restaurant has a clear ‘no substitutions’ policy. Beckham ordered the Smoked Troutt Salad in plain but she wasn’t allowed to do so. Ramsay had actually trouble believing that a ‘simple request’ was denied especially since Beckham was pregnant. Still, the celebrity chef mentioned that the place is great, which was an unusual comment by Ramsay if you’ve been watching him taste food.
3. Black Market L*qu*r Bar
During Gordon Ramsay’s Reddit Q&A session, one fan asked him about the best and worst meal he ever had. He mentioned that he enjoyed “the most amazing” Sc*tch Eggs, Deviled Eggs, and Short Ribs from the restaurant. The Black Market L*qu*r Bar is located in Studio City, California.
2. CUT by Wolfgang Puck
Forbes reported that one of Gordon Ramsay’s favorite fine dining restaurants in Los Angeles is Wolfgang Puck’s Steakhouse. In fact, the celebrity chef invited the chef and executive of the restaurant, Ari Rosenson, to Hell’s Kitchen as a judge in an episode about steak dishes.
1. Franklin Barbecue
During an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ramsay shared about his love for Franklin Barbecue, located in Austin, Texas. Ramsay came straight from his flight to Dubai, and he did not eat anything to prep for the meal. He called the “incredible, delicious, and brilliant.”