The question of whether or not Lisa really owns SUR has been the subject of much debate. While it may be true that she is the owner, there are also many other factors to consider when trying to determine who actually owns this iconic restaurant. There have been reports that there are others involved in the ownership structure, including investors, partners and family members. It is possible that one or more of these entities could own a majority stake in the business and therefore make them officially “owners” while still allowing Lisa to remain as manager and public face of SUR. Additionally, some legal issues around property ownership often involve intricate paperwork and financial documents which can make it difficult for an ordinary person to determine exactly who is listed as owners on paper – especially if those documents haven’t been made publicly available. Ultimately, it seems likely that Lisa does indeed own at least part of SUR but without access to all relevant information it’s impossible to know for sure how much control she truly has over its operations.