Looking for a dining experience that’s equally delicious and eerie? These US restaurants are famous not just for their menus, but for the spirits you can dine with. That’s right…not all dinner guests are living ones, and here are nine ghostly places that prove it.
9. The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro (Little River, South Carolina)
If you’re looking for a gentle introduction to haunted dining, The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro is the place to be. This Victorian home-turned-restaurant is known for its friendly ghosts, who are more playful than spooky. Guests and staff reported mysterious sounds coming from the walls and wooden floors, and some even noticed strange figures in their digital photographs. But don’t worry, the consensus is that these spirits are harmless pranksters.
8. The Oxford Saloon (Snohomish, Washington)
The Oxford Saloon is said to be haunted by three ghosts: a madam who died in a bathtub, a young prostitute with a broken neck, and a police officer stabbed to death while breaking up a fight. With such a grim past, it’s no wonder that the saloon has been the site of numerous paranormal investigations. Despite its haunted reputation, The Oxford Saloon is popular for live music and dancing, offering a unique blend of entertainment and eerie history.
7. Muriel’s Jackson Square (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Muriel’s Jackson Square offers a dining experience where you can share your meal with a resident ghost. The restaurant is said to be haunted by the spirit of Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan, a former owner who took his own life after losing the property in a gambling contest in 1788. But Jourdan isn’t a malevolent spirit; he just enjoys the company of the living. In fact, the restaurant keeps a table permanently reserved for his ghost, complete with bread and wine.
6. Haunted Hamburger (Jerome, Arizona)
During a renovation in the 1990s, the owners of Haunted Hamburger experienced a series of strange events, including disappearing tools, slamming doors, and cans flying off shelves. They also captured a mysterious woman in photographs. Today, the restaurant leans into its haunted history with year-round Halloween decor and a menu that features 14 varieties of burgers.
5. Turner’s Seafood (Salem, Massachusetts)
In a town synonymous with witchcraft, it’s no surprise that one of its most popular restaurants is also one of its most haunted. Turner’s Seafood is located on the site of the former apple orchard of Bridget Bishop, the first woman to be executed during the Salem witch trials of 1692. Her spirit is said to still roam the property, with guests and staff reporting sightings of a woman in a white or red dress, as well as flickering lights and cold spots.
4. Poogan’s Porch (Charleston, South Carolina)
This Charleston restaurant is said to be haunted by the spirit of a small, fluffy dog named Poogan, who was a regular at the house before it became a restaurant. Guests have reported feeling a furry body brushing against their legs. But he’s not the only spirit in residence. The ghost of a former schoolteacher named Zoe also haunts the building, with the women’s restroom as the particular hotspot for paranormal activity.
3. The Whitney (Detroit, Michigan)
The Whitney, a stunning 1893 mansion, is one of Detroit’s most elegant restaurants. But its beauty is matched by its paranormal activity. The elevator has been known to move from floor to floor with no riders, and several guests spotted a crying woman dressed in white in the third-floor ladies’ lounge. For those who want to experience the hauntings, The Whitney offers monthly paranormal dinners and special ghost adventure events during Halloween week.
2. The Lemp Mansion Restaurant & Inn (St. Louis, Missouri)
The Lemp Mansion isn’t for the faint of heart. This Victorian mansion was once the home of the Lemp family, who owned the famous Lemp Brewery. Their success was overshadowed by a series of tragic deaths, with four family members taking their own lives, three of them in the mansion itself. Today, the mansion is a restaurant and inn where you can dine with the spirits of the Lemp family.
1. Ashley’s Tavern (Rockledge, Florida)
Ashley’s Tavern is home to a tragic ghost story that dates back to the 1930s. The tavern is said to be haunted by the spirit of Ethel Allen, a 19-year-old woman who was murdered after leaving the establishment. Her ghost is known for making its presence felt in various ways, from turning the water on in the restroom to appearing as a fleeting image in the mirror. Recently, hauntings have taken a more physical turn, with two servers reporting they were pushed down the stairs by an unseen force, per a 2025 Click Orlando article.