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Fashion / Editor

Anna Wintour

Vogue Editor-in-Chief since 1988, Met Gala host, fashion's most powerful figure. The iconic bob, signature sunglasses, and the same order - everywhere.

35+
Years at Vogue
NYC
Home Base
London
Birthplace

What does Anna Wintour order at restaurants?

Anna Wintour is famous for ordering the exact same meal everywhere: steak, medium-rare, no sauce. This unwavering order has become legendary in the fashion and restaurant industries. At her regular spot The Waverly Inn and everywhere else, the order never changes.

Tier A: Multiple Verified Sources

Anna's Famous Order

The Same Order. Every Time. Everywhere.

Steak, Medium-Rare, No Sauce

One of the most documented dining habits in celebrity history. Anna Wintour orders the identical meal at every restaurant, every time. No variations. No exceptions.

Tier A: Extensively Documented

The Waverly Inn - Her Regular Spot

Anna's Table

The Waverly Inn in the West Village has been Anna Wintour's go-to restaurant for years:

  • Regular Table - She maintains a preferred table at the exclusive spot
  • Same Order - The staff knows exactly what she wants
  • Power Dinners - Hosts fashion industry meetings and dinners
  • Exclusive Access - The notoriously hard-to-book restaurant
Tier A: Verified Regular

Anna's Dining Habits

Consistency is Key

Anna's unchanging order reflects her decisive, no-nonsense approach to everything in life.

Tier A

Efficient Dining

Known for quick, efficient meals. Lunches are famously short - often exactly 45 minutes.

Tier A

Power Meetings

Uses dining as strategic business time. Every meal is purposeful.

Tier B

No Variations

Staff at restaurants worldwide know: don't suggest specials or alternatives.

Tier A

NYC Restaurant Sightings

Manhattan

W

The Waverly Inn Tier A

West Village | American | Anna's legendary regular spot. Her table awaits.
B

Balthazar Tier B

SoHo | French | Classic NYC power dining destination.
MK

Fashion Industry Spots Tier B

Various | Various | Frequent sightings at fashion week venues and designer favorites.

Met Gala Dining

As chair of the Met Gala since 1995, Anna oversees one of fashion's most exclusive dinner events.

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The Met Gala Dinner Tier A

Metropolitan Museum | Exclusive | The most coveted dinner invitation in fashion.
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Fashion Week Events Tier B

Various | International | Paris, Milan, London - wherever fashion leads.

Anna Wintour's Legacy

The Devil Wears Prada (and Orders Steak)

Anna's influence on fashion and culture is unmatched:

  • Editor-in-Chief of Vogue since 1988
  • Global Chief Content Officer of Conde Nast
  • Met Gala chair, transforming it into fashion's biggest night
  • Inspiration for "The Devil Wears Prada"
  • Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

"Create your own style... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others."

Tier A: Public Figure

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anna Wintour always order at restaurants?
Anna Wintour is famous for ordering the same meal everywhere: steak, cooked medium-rare, with no sauce. This consistent, unchanging order has become legendary in the fashion and restaurant world.
Where is Anna Wintour's favorite restaurant?
Anna Wintour is a well-known regular at The Waverly Inn in New York's West Village. The exclusive, intimate restaurant has been her go-to spot for years, where she maintains a regular table.
Does Anna Wintour host the Met Gala dinner?
Yes, Anna Wintour has been the chair of the Met Gala since 1995. The exclusive dinner following the red carpet is one of fashion's most coveted invitations, with carefully curated seating and menus.
Why does Anna Wintour order the same thing everywhere?
Anna Wintour's consistent order reflects her decisive, efficient approach to life. She doesn't waste time on menu decisions - she knows what she wants and orders it. This efficiency extends to her famously short, purposeful lunches.
How long has Anna Wintour been at Vogue?
Anna Wintour has been Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue since 1988, making her one of the longest-serving editors in fashion magazine history. She's also the Global Chief Content Officer of Conde Nast.