STARR Restaurants is a group of unique restaurants with a proven commitment to excellence. We are driven by a luminary’s vision and defined by our world-class culinary stars, whose distinct tastes offer each guest an experience that is at once spirited and sophisticated.

Stephen Starr (born 1957) is an American restaurateur and former entertainment promoter based in Philadelphia. He owns the Starr Restaurants group which operates over thirty restaurants. He has restaurants in many different areas both in the United States as well as overseas.

Over the last two decades, Stephen Starr has transformed Philadelphia into one of the most vibrant restaurant cities in America. His trend-setting success, both in his hometown and in New York, Washington DC and Florida, has earned him multiple honors, including “Restaurateur of the Year” from both Bon Appétit and Zagat and “Outstanding ...

Starr Restaurants, stylized as STARR Restaurants, is a restaurant group headed by founder and CEO Stephen Starr, with restaurants in Philadelphia, New York City, Washington D.C., South Florida, and Paris, France.

Prolific restaurateur Stephen Starr — behind notable endeavors like the recently opened cafe at Louis Vuitton, Le Coucou, Upland, and a Pastis partnership with Keith McNally — has a new set of ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Stephen Starr, the owner of Buddakan, Upland, Le Coucou and numerous other restaurants, has bought Babbo and Lupa from Joe Bastianich, Mario Batali’s ex partner. Mark Ladner will be the chef.

Oct 7, 2017 · For more than 20 years, restaurateur Stephen Starr has redefined the food scene in Philadelphia. He's also branched out with a portfolio of 35 restaurants around the world from a traditional ...

Jul 1, 2003 · Welcome to a day in the life of Stephen Starr, Philadelphia’s most prolific restaurant operator. With seven successful restaurant concepts under his belt and more on the drawing board, Starr has single-handedly changed the culinary landscape of this city.

Nov 13, 2024 · The Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr has built an empire that stretches well beyond the City of Brotherly Love. With a whopping 40 restaurants in four markets, Starr’s footprint exists...

Nov 21, 2018 · Stephen Starr's name hangs on 37 trendy restaurants from Philadelphia to Paris — the bustling Parc, Continental, and Buddakan, the romantic Le Coucou and Talula's Garden, the power centers Barclay Prime and Le Diplomate, and the fun spots El Vez and El Rey.