5 to Try: Sports Celebrity Eateries

by Rick Munarriz - Citysearch Contributor - 338 Reviews - 131 Lists

Updated: January 05, 2009

Just because you're an ESPN star doesn't mean that you'll make the cut on The Food Network. Here are a few former athletes that have scored with their dining concepts around town.

Sport Celebrity Eateries

  1. 1 The Mahogany Grille
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    2190 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 (map)

    Baseball great Andre Dawson helped bankroll this soul food joint, just minutes from where the Marlins play.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Dan Marino's Fine Food & Spirit
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    5701 Sunset Dr Ste 194, South Miami, FL 33143 (map)

    The record-breaking Miami Dolphins quarterback offers up a classy casual dining eatery that specializes in comfort foods. Save room for the almond basket dessert.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Shula's Steak 2
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    6842 Main St, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 (map)

    Hall of Fame NFL coach Don Shula began his high-end chophouse empire here in Miami Lakes. Finish off the porterhouse steak and your name will be engraved on a plaque.

  4. 4 Offerdahl's
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    14685 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176 (map)

    Hard-nosed Miami Dolphins linebacker John Offerdahl parlayed early post-NFL success in a bagel bakery chain into a full-fledged chain of healthy, quick-service eateries.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Brus Room Sportsbar
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    5466 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073 (map)

    Ex-Dolphin Bob Brudzinski has built a fast-growing sports bar chain that now claims seven different locations.