The restaurant's owner, Jeanette, is a strict micromanager who drives away her staff and won't make any changes [] Reviews after Restaurant Impossible were mostly positive. With a $10,000 budget and two days to work, Irvine uses his creativity and resourcefulness to turn the eatery's fortunes around. Everything Gigi worked for is about to fall apart unless Robert Irvine can repair a relationship that may be too far gone. Owner Barry Kalt was hoping to secure investors in order to reopen but this does not appear to have happened. Tornatore's Pizzeria is open and reviews are very positive after they appeared on Restaurant Impossible. Restaurant: Impossible is an American reality television series, featuring chef and restaurateur Robert Irvine, that originally aired on Food Network from 2011 to 2016. Sadly, Joni passed away in June 2017. A restaurant with young owners keeps Robert on his toes in this mission. It was renamed as the Smoke Bomb Grille. Given the salaries of certain daytime talk show hosts, going from traveling the country and making terrible restaurants profitable, to sitting on an armless chair and serving uprelationship advice, seems like winning recipe. Reviews after Restaurant Impossible were mostly positive but certain menu items received poor reviews. BFE Bar and Grill was renamed to Pointers Grill. Reviews after the episode was filmed were mostly positive with compliments to the food quality. Reviews are mixed, the food seems to be highly regarded but diners are struggling to find it open as the opening times online appear incorrect. The reviews are mostly positive and the criticisms seem to be on service. They were losing money on 2/5 prescriptions. Comments will be moderated prior to being published. Mama Lee's Soul Food Restaurant closed in July 2013 after they failed a health inspection with 42 de-merits/violations including multiple vermin! After 10 years of failures, including a broken engagement and spending his parent's entire retirement savings, Daniel needs Chef Robert Irvine's help to save his business, rebuild his life and repay his parents. The building was listed for sale before the filming of the show and remains for sale for $325,000. Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting challenge under the best of circumstances. Moondoggy's Pizza is open. Ristorante Barolo was sold and closed in May 2013 after Cristina suffered from a stroke. They didn't keep Robert's menu and have mostly positive reviews. Photo: Boone County Jail. A Pizza Melody is open. Reviews declined prior to closure and were mixed after the show. 2023 Warner Bros. Reviews were mixed and it appears that they kept Roberts changes. John Meglio (of Meglio's Italian Grill) told The New York Times in 2012 that his customers preferred the frozen, pre-made pasta versus the fresh made that Irvine suggested. St James Soup Kitchen remains open and serving the local community. Reviews are mixed after the show, some of the veteran customers didn't like the changes made by the show and the removal of artefacts and photographs. Sweet Tea closed in October 2011, reviews after filming were average but there was an improvement in the sweet tea they served. Read more about how we keep you safe on our Trust and Security page.. Next to our secure domain ownership transfer process, we strictly monitor all transactions. Reviews after Restaurant Impossible were either very positive or very negative. Irvine shared in a tweet that "Restaurant: Impossible" is coming back, with 15 new episodes slated to run starting on December 29 at 8 p.m. EST on the Food Network. Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting challenge under the best of circumstances. Oddly enough, Restaurant: Impossible's ratings were still pretty solid, so what gives? More importantly, was Restaurant: Impossible the only true reality show ever? The show was really "Impossibly Stubborn Restaurant Owners," but let's be honest that's not a very clicky title. Soup to Nuts Diner closed in May 2013 due to a poor reputation for food hygiene, high taxes and struggles to keep up with the mortgage payments. Restaurant: Impossible. Owner Eileen sadly passed away in April 2014 and the restaurant was sold to new owners. While the overall numbers are accurate, Im still working on adding detailed updates for individual restaurants. But that's just regular old reality shows, what about cooking shows? The building was briefly listed as for lease before the listing was removed. This post was last updated in February 2022. They changed their opening hours and changed to reservations of 4+ only at weekends, annoying some locals. Wild Cat Cafe remains open, serves lunch three times a week and they have a special dinner once a month. Bronk's Bar and Grill closed in November 2013 due to "unfavorable circumstances" and reviews after filming were mixed. WhaBah Steakhouse closed in May 2015 after failing to reopen after a remodel. The restaurant is deep in debt . 10. He and his team use all the ingenuity, elbow grease and heart they've got to give small business owners a fighting . Reviews are mostly positive after the show with customers loving the atmosphere and food. Were casting nationwide for future episodes. At Rest Haven in Clarksdale, Miss., owner Paula rules her kitchen, but her unwillingness to change is destroying her father's Lebanese restaurant and her son's chance of inheriting it. But what happens when the Restaurant: Impossible train pulls out of town? Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty, Season 1 2022 Manifesto of a Serial Killer, Season 1 2023 Welcome to Wrexham, Season 1 Irvine did a very good job of prodding the restaurateurs into spilling their emotional baggage. Coach Lamp Restaurant & Pub was relaunched as Brooke Billy's in 2019 following a revamp of the decor and menu. Buyer Protection Program. Restaurant Impossible is a great show that highlights the reality of the foodservice industry. Robert Irvine must teach Omar to slow down, listen to his family, and cook with love and care, or their livelihood will be lost. Grace's Place Bagels and Deli closed in December 2014 after theft by employees and a rodent infestation led to multiple temporary closures and a bad reputation. Restaurant is not a no effort business . Sullivan's Grill closed as Ginny decided to sell the business in January 2012 despite business improving. Reviews after Robert visited are mostly positive with praise for the food and service. Did you know reality shows could have spin-offs? Stella's Italian Restaurantclosed in August 2014 and reviews prior to closure were mostly positive. Reviews are very positive especially about the atmosphere, food and service. Reviews prior to closure were mostly positive. Each dining room is beautifully decorated with vibrant colors . 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Franco refuses to change, Karen refuses to show up, their son refuses to work with them and the restaurant is on the brink of collapse. There were a number of poor reviews after Restaurant Impossible. The Balcony is open and reviews are mostly positive. The Barreiros run Amistad Grill in Homestead, Fla., as a family, but the stress within the business is tearing them apart. Impossible Burgers, Beyond Burgers, a black bean burger and even a Good Catch Fish Sandwich is on the menu now. Robert revisited in January 2018, business was up 40% and the decor and menu remained the same. Anna Maria's Restaurant closed in September 2013 after owner Jack passed away, prior to closure they had reverted to their old ways and reviews were mostly negative. Be'ne Pizza & Pasta closed in July 2015 after they decided to sell. Reviews are mostly positive with praise for both the food, atmosphere and service. Urban Roots closed in June 2015 following fundraising efforts to keep the restaurant open after their rent had been increased following the sale of the building. Ginger Monkey is open. Papa C's Eastside Cafe closed in December 2016 after the owners began suffering from ill health. Dena White told Irvine's website that she applied because her husband was too stubborn to do it himself. Two months after filming the episode they opened a second location. Pappas Restaurant closed in March 2013, after a short term 50% boost in sales the customers dwindled. According to people who saw the show from behind the scenes as an impossible transformation occurred, the show is absolutely 100 percent real. Dodge City is open, they completed Roberts renovation and have kept some of his menu in place. His wife, Jenn, is more than willing . Sales had increased 30% after the show and they were able to repay their debts. Overwhelmed by guilt, she is ignoring her mountain of debt and her deteriorating business. KC's BBQ is open. Other chains . Deno's I-76 is closed. Amistad Grill is open. Keith and Stephanie Patterson's second location received a visit from Irvine so he could try to spice it up. Mizz Juju's is open. Even Iron Chef faked a bunch of things. Business doubled after appearing on the show. Note this map is a work in progress. Reviews were mostly very positive after the show but have declined in late 2019 with complaints of a dirty restaurant and poor service. The chocolate boutique remains open but has moved location. Food Network Gossip states that of the 29 spots tackled by Irvine and his crew, only two have closed. Exactly. Reviews after the show were either very positive or very negative. Mama's On The Hill in St. Louis started servinga rabbit dish in 2013 after Irvine's stop by to save the Italian joint; that dish remains on the menu as of 2018; others haven't been so lucky. The premiere season in 2011 really put the "impossible" in Restaurant: Impossible all seven joints visited were out of business by 2015. 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After Restaurant Impossible most diners preferred the new menu and new decor, some however did not like the changes. Burnt Offerings is open. Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the food. But Chef Robert Irvine is . Reviews were mixed after Restaurant Impossible. Since Allyson won't give up teaching, Robert Irvine must convince her that trusting and empowering her staff is the only way she can save her restaurant. It appears in 2022 they changed to takeaway only and closed dine in. Facing obstacles ranging from bad decor to no systems to no identity, Robert must help Ray find the courage to transform his business and build his brand to save his restaurant. Rosie's Cafe closed in June 2020. Attempting to do it in just two days with only $10,000 may be impossible, but that's exactly what Chef Robert Irvine sets out to do in his new Food Network show, Restaurant Impossible. Reviews were mostly positive after the show and business had increased by 30%. Relive Robert's most-drastic bar overhauls. Sunnyside Down: With Robert Irvine, Tom Bury, Lynn Kegan. At the Dutch Treat in Franconia, New Hampshire, Robert Irvine meets John, an owner who has lost the desire to keep his family restaurant going. Shade Tree Customs and Cafe closed in November 2015 after a crowdfunding campaign to raise $30,000 due to owed taxes and declining customers. Mama Campisi's aka Mama's on the Hill is open and reviews are excellent. Business quadrupled shortly after the show aired and has slowed to a double increase in business. In more recent years it appears the show's rehabbed restaurants have fared much better. Reviews are very positive about the food and the staff. Now." Upon the cancellation, Reality Blurred pointed out that Irvine had the final restaurant makeover show on television at the time meaning that the other ones had already flamed out. Polaris Street Cafe is open. People will behave differently on film (or even in front of customers) but can be real a-holes in every day life. Ship Inn is closed. They have reverted back to their old menu and have opened a second restaurant. Greg's BBQ is open. Please consider making a donation here. Over a quarter-million dollars in debt, Yolanda is letting everything fall apart in her restaurant. Nothing was contrived. In Granada, Miss., the owner of the failing 333 Restaurant, Allyson, is busy teaching art full-time but still forces the restaurant's manager to contact her before making any decision, big or small. Whistle Stop closed in February 2013 after Linda had enough of the long hours, complaints and staff issues. Robert revisited in 2020 and they have opened a second location and updated the menu. As of 2023, 124 of the 205 restaurants featured on Restaurant Impossible have failed. Robert Irvine, the aforementioned beefcake, does his fair share of yelling but also displays a softer side; as seen on his hit show Restaurant: Impossible. It tastes better than the real thing! Even though Irvine, by all accounts, is a genuinely nice guy who really wants to help the establishments he visits, he does yell a lot. But Robert Irvine is a chef, and chefs cook and create meals. Business was up 65% after the show but slowed in the months after the show aired. SAY this for "Restaurant: Impossible," the hit Food Network show that begins its fourth season Wednesday: It is not afraid to stick to a formula. Producer Marc Summers, a long time behind the scenes guy at Food Network and host of Unwrapped (and Nickelodeon's Double Dare!) Jeff Schear/Getty Images. Coffee's Boilin' Pot closed in July 2012, a year after filming and reviews were mixed prior to the closure. After the new owners took over the hours were erratic and there were stock and food quality issues. CB Burgers uses impossible plant based meats. Vinny's Little Italy aka Vinny's Pizzeria is open. Reviews after the episode are positive with praise for both the food, cosy atmosphere and friendly service. The building was listed for sale in February 2022. After learning that a family of 10 with a special needs child to boot was getting evicted from their home, Irvine's daughter (on set at the time) burst into tears. Now, with the business spiraling even deeper into debt, Robert must help Leah find her confidence and allow Chris to be a full partner again if they're going to have any chance to save the business and their marriage. Mama E's Wings & Waffles is open but they have closed their second location. The concept behind the show had Irvine and a crew (interior designer, builder, and more) spend $10,000 in 48 hours and (often) completely revamp a failing restaurant. Reviews after filming were good. Peter's Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Nightmares. That's a common theme among some episodes make that all episodes the owners couldn't realize their own faults and the next thing you know someone is calling RI to have Irvine save the day (at least temporarily). Reviews are mixed. Reviews are mixed after the episode was filmed. In our full Restaurant Impossible updates list, we take a look at the failure rate for the various restaurants Robert tried to turn on around as of 2023. Executive Chef David is struggling to run his kitchen under the shadow of his husband's big personality. Management responses to some of these are rather rude and have asked customers not to return. most of the people cannot really be helped anymore. Cocoamoda is closed and reviews were mostly very positive after the show. There are a lot of things involved other than food that contributes to the failure of the restaurant. Casa Real is open. The negative comments focus mainly on service and the positive comments are on the food quality. Reviews after Restaurant Impossible were mostly very positive. Robert Irvine must teach him about more than just the ins and outs of running a restaurant before this family loses their livelihood and their bond. There are complaints of overcooked, dry and bland food and poor service. Reviews prior to closing were mixed, reviews were either very negative or very positive on Yelp but more positive on Trip Advisor. The restaurant was listed up for lease shortly after for a much higher price. Reviews are mostly positive after they appeared on Restaurant Impossible. In December the Chinatown restaurant's gas bill was roughly $800 for November usage, according to Dinh. One blow up, however, stands out and the most epic and both parties agree. Some reviews complain of a long wait for service and poor quality food and others compliment the improved cleanliness and renovation of the dining room. Reviews are mostly positive with some complaints on service and food. Ducky's Family Restaurant closed in December 2013 due to unpaid taxes. Mama Della's NY Pizzeria closed in February 2015 after closing for the winter season and failing to reopen. Zest Bistro closed in January 2016. Reviews were mixed after the episode was filmed. Some customer favourites were returned to the menu at the request of customers as they felt the menu was too small. Reviews were mixed after the show. Reviews were mixed with many negative comments on food quality. Pelican Grill is open with new owners. Casa Real continues to grow and prosper, and further differentiates itself with innovative attractions, like the popular GrubHub, Doordash, and UberEats Customers both compliment and complain on the food quality. Reviews were mostly positive since they appeared on Restaurant Impossible. Gigi's Music Cafe is open and reviews are mostly positive. There are negative reviews on the lack of atmosphere at certain times and being charged different prices than on the menu. Mama Campisi's aka Mama's on the Hill is open and reviews are excellent. They have reverted back to their old menu and have opened a second restaurant. Secret Garden Cafe is open but with their original opening hours and reviews are good. Drake's Place is open and reviews are very positive after Restaurant Impossible with only minor complaints on service and delays in receiving food. Robert must develop and execute a plan to save this restaurant and their relationship. Oleander Bar and Grillclosed in November 2013. She was able to start paying back her debts and had stopped borrowing money. Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the improved food and service. Heather's Country Kitchen closed in August 2017. Rascal's BBQ & Crab House closed in May 2011 after reverting to their old menu and only opening on for dinner on Saturday nights. Padre Rita Grill is open and reviews are mixed. Robert Irvine is on a mission to save failing restaurants from total collapse. A simple French Toast breakfast never disappoints. Reviews were mostly positive after the show. Show structure. Bumbinos Italian Ristorante closed in August 2014 blaming the economy, health problems and their appearance on Restaurant Impossible. The hotel itself is beautiful. Reviews are mixed after they appeared on Restaurant Impossible. Reviews were mixed prior to closure. These overhauls are nothing short of dramatic. Debuting in 2007, Dinner: Impossible saw a slightly less swole Irvine taking on large meals in a predetermined time period. Pastori's closed in June 2014, three years after filming. After the show, business was up 40% and they had extended their opening hours. Hoffman's was owned by Ed and his wife June. Through Irvine and his team's expertise, you can learn some of the possible solutions to specific problems if you will be investing in a restaurant . The Emporium is open. Reviews are mostly positive with customers loving the food with the milkshakes and wings. Taverna Trela is open and reviews are very mixed with compliments and criticisms of the new food and many complaints of slow and poor service received from servers and the owner. Robert Irvine is on a mission to save failing restaurants from total collapse. Windsor 75 closed in August 2015 after the building was sold. Mr. B's Southern Kitchen is open. Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill is open and reviews are mostly average with dining customers reporting that it is hit and miss on both food quality and food service. The White's knew Joe Willie's Fish Shack in Fishkill, NY needed some professional assistance but Joe would never ask for help. Reviews were mostly positive after the show and sales had improved by 30-40%. Restaurant: Impossible. Reviews were mostly positive but there are negative comments about Barry's behaviour. It is open and reviews declined in 2020 before becoming more mixed. The two Impossible Burgers currently on the menu are the Forager Burger (truffle frizzled onions, organic wild mushrooms, organic baby kale, smoke sauce . Zandi's Grill closed in February 2014, reviews were mixed prior to closure and they reported that business was up 39%. If I'm located outside of the United States, I consent to my information being transferred to Impossible Foods in the United States. Copper Steer Steakhouse is open and reviews are mixed. They briefly closed in June 2022 to reopen/rebrand as Aejo Cantina & Kitchen with a remodel and menu change. Theresa's Restaurant is open and reviews are mostly positive since they appeared on Restaurant Impossible with some complaints of bland food items. Those with spam links, offensive language or of an offensive nature will not be published. Jalisco Cafe is open. Sales were initially up 45% after the episode and reviews were mixed. They planned to reopen the food truck but this does not appear to have happened and Bret appears to play professional poker. Restaurant: Impossible is a reality TV show on Food Network that is focused on English chef Robert Irvine. They had struggled to pay rent prior to closure and the business was sold. Rohrer's Tavern closed in April 2014 due to personal circumstances and a decrease in sales. TV-G. S1 E5. late but who cares. It turns out that Irvine was really good at his job and his fans forgave him. There are three Impossible dishes to try here. Business has improved by 20% since appearing on Restaurant Impossible. Wagon Wheel Family Restaurant closed in September 2014 as owner Patty's health was declining and they later sold all of the contents of the restaurant. Past owners say that Robert has changed their lives. Ten years ago, they decided to move to . They mixed their old menu and Roberts menu. That means that roughly 60% of the Restaurant Impossible restaurants closed after Robert Irvines visit. There are complaints about food prices and service and compliments to the food quality. Irvine parlayed that into additional gigs with Food Network, and a big step to his own talk show. As the sole provider for his extended family, Don never asks for help and doesn't want to show any sign of weakness. It was featured on both Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives(the highest of the Food Network highs), and Restaurant: Impossible (the lowest of the lows). Smitty's Italian Restaurant closed in July 2014 as their lease was up and the rent was due to be increased and they were unable to afford the 25% increase. In season 13, Restaurant: Impossiblevisited Peppino's in Oviedo, FL after an employee contacted the program for help. Owner Sarah blamed the closure on the loss they were making on the Groupon promotion that they ran. Meglio's. S1 E5. 11. 12. The slider chain has had an Impossible Slider on the menu since 2018. The restaurant was renamed to The Covered Bridge Farm Table in May 2015 and reviews remain mostly positive. This eatery is a breakfast joint with big problems. Reviews were mostly positive after they appeared on Restaurant Impossible. Reviews are very positive with compliments on the atmosphere as well as the food and service. What you saw is what you got.". They closed in July 2022. Robert heads to Shreveport, LA, to save a seafood spot and a family legacy. Maniaci's Italian Bistro closed in April 2014 due to rising food costs. Pollard's Bar-B-Que is open, business improved 20% and reviews are excellent. Copper Still Restaurant closed in September 2017 after moving to a new location in July 2016. Reviews were mostly positive after they appeared on Restaurant Impossible. 1 week ago chefirvine.com Show details . Reviews were mostly positive with customers noticing the improvement in service and food. We are focused on serving good food to good people. The Coach Lamp received a visit from Irvine in 2013, receiving a new patio dining area and a plethora of other changes. It has been cancelled but you can sometimes catch reruns and most episodes are available online. They also have vegan friendly sausages. Park Vue Soul Food Bar and Restaurant is open. Moss' Prime Rib & Spaghetti House closed in April 2013 despite the changes made during the show being popular with the customers. Tootie's Texas BBQ was Restaurant Impossible season 8 episode 2 and aired on 12th March 2014. Robert Irvine explained that his endeavors on "Restaurant: Impossible" have led to 352 episodes, but one particular restaurateur failed to take the chef's advice. From Across the Pond is open. This is the list of the episodes for the American cooking and reality television series Restaurant: Impossible, produced by Food Network.The premise of the series is that within two days and on a budget of $10,000, celebrity chef Robert Irvine renovates a failing American restaurant with the goal of helping to restore it to profitability and prominence. Restaurant: Impossible, Season 19 2021 Restaurant: Impossible, Season 18 2021 Viewers Also Bought. Evil's dad make such a comeback? Owner Jeanette is a micro-manager who refuses to make changes, and Robert wastes no time finding solutions to keep her place from closing. Like the name suggests, the show is centered on Irvine attempting to make a failing . Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Triple D Nation, Maine Lobster Roll with Claw and Knuckle Meat, Pan Seared Bronzino with Mushroom Pan Jus, Meet the Competitors of Spring Baking Championship: Easter, Season 3, Meet the Competitors of Spring Baking Championship, Season 9. Sunnyside Down Robert Irvine goes to Williamston, Michigan, to fix up the Sunnyside Caf, a small breakfast place that has a lot of problems. The chef kicked in $10,000 of his own cash to save the family. According to the reality food show tracker Food Network Gossip, by 2018100 of 140 Restaurant: Impossible locations had closed. This page lists all of the restaurants from Restaurant Impossible that are still open as of 2023. Longbranch Steak and Seafood closed in August 2012, prior to closure they had reverted to their old menu and were focusing on their old customers. You know how reality shows aren't exactly reality? He used his personal experience with his kids to better understand the situations, and that often led to sympathetic and driven attempts to save the shops.