Marvel Ranch - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

In this Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service episode, Gordon visits Marvel Ranch in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Marvel Ranch is owned by Cheryl.

Gordon arrives at the back of the cafe and enters through the basement.

The basement is full of junk and smells really bad.

There are mice droppings everywhere and several dead mice.

Gordon sets up a rodent cam to see how bad the issue is.

On the top level, he uses a black light and sees that all the tops, stoves and equipment are lit up.

There is a rodent catcher in a bread warmer.

The three microwaves are all dirty, and a quick test reveals bacterial contamination.

They leave but carry the smell of the place with them into their cars.

In daylight, he can see that the dining room is drab and dank, with boring furnishings.

Owner Cheryl has been at the restaurant for 40 years, taking it over from her father at just 18.

She now owns the building and owes a lot on the mortgage.

Customers are no longer coming in and she is struggling.

The staff call her Mama and she is a motherly figure for them.

The cook Kenny has been there for over eight years.

He feels that the diner is the most unserious place to work.

Rachel is Cheryl’s daughter-in-law, and she reveals Cheryl feeds the staff for free.

She also feeds homeless people and anyone who needs help.

Gordon sees that the male staff in the kitchen are young and engage in a lot of horseplay.

It’s obvious there is no leadership or guidance for the staff.

Customers enter and none of the staff greet them for a long time before a server gets to them.

In preparing a meal, they see food going into a microwave.

The customers do not like the food, with one finding a hair in their food.

When Cheryl is told, she doesn’t find out what happened or hold anyone accountable.

Food is sent back as it is cold in the middle and the customers hear staff making derogatory comments about them.

Rock and Sammi are sent in as his spies and they can smell old oil as they sit down at their table.

They order and their meals are promptly microwaved.

The food brought out tastes canned and once sent back they put it back in the can.

The burgers are off and the omelette was precooked and reheated.

They can’t eat anything for fear of food poisoning.

There is soon an argument in the kitchen and customers can hear it all.

When there are chants of “Fight! Fight! Fight!”, Gordon has seen enough and goes into the restaurant to stop service.

He asks the customers to leave so he can speak with the staff.

Gordon calls them out on their unprofessionalism at work.

The customers can see all of their antics.

He says that they should be referring to Cheryl as boss, not Mama.

Kenny says he is trying his best but Gordon calls out the cleanliness issues and the mice infestation.

He is defensive in the face of all this and Gordon clears out all the staff and cameras.

Kenny explains he doesn’t understand why it is all on him as he does not have any authority.

Gordon reveals Cheryl is on the verge of bankruptcy.

They need to find a way to turn around out of all the loyalty they have for her.

Kenny feels embarrassed about the situation and he wants to step up.

The next day, Gordon has planned some team building for the staff.

They can mess around outside of work and not inside the diner.

Kenny and one of the junior cooks wear balloon gloves in a bouncy castle ring and they wrestle around having fun.

Gordon talks to Cheryl while the team is all distracted.

He tells her she needs to shed the "Mama" image as they were taking advantage of her.

They agree that Kenny should be made the head chef.

Gordon’s team has been hard at work on the refresh of the diner.

The staff are all let in and it is now more warm.

It looks much more upscale with color and ambiance.

In the kitchen, a lot of the equipment has been replaced, deep cleaned.

They have been given new tools and all of the microwaves are gone.

Gordon joins them and trains the kitchen staff on how to make an omelette in just 90 seconds, without using a microwave.

He tasks them with making an omelette each.

They all make them in less than two minutes and they all love the taste.

Cheryl finally hands over the kitchen reins to Kenny officially and he tears up with happiness.

The insider is revealed to be Cheryl herself.

She had recognized that the staff messing around is the biggest problem.

They set up for the relaunch and the customers are let in.

The kitchen is so different as they are all professional and are communicating calmly.

They make perfect omelettes and Kenny is doing amazing, with Cheryl complementing him.

Cheryl is the boss and is strict on cleaning.

Customers love the food and the new decor.

When Gordon enters again, he barely has any recommendations and just says his farewells to Cheryl.

What Happened Next at Marvel Ranch?

Marvel Ranch is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

The food seems to have better reviews than the service.

Reviews suggest there are still issues with the staff.

As with these shows there are often fake reviews after the episode has aired.

The outside dining area is popular and the updated website is appreciated by customers.

Customers also like the new menu.

Marvel Ranch aired on 18th June 2025.

The episode was filmed in March 2025 and is Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 5.

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MacGregor's - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

In this Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service episode, Gordon visits MacGregor's in Havre De Grace, Maryland.

MacGregor's Restaurant is owned by Stephanie Golumbek.

Gordon arrives at night and he cannot get into the gate.

Instead, he sneaks in through the basement.

He has been told that the place is haunted and goes to look in the walk-in freezer.

Inside, he finds lots of food items with mold growing all over on them.

There are lots of pre-prepared and cut frozen items that indicate laziness.

There is frozen seafood, even though they are located by the water.

He then uses a black light and the stove lights up.

There is also grease buildup on the fan and there is a lot of junk piled up in a corner.

In the dining room, there is a wall of pictures of the previous owner, who is retired and living in Florida.

A fan mysteriously comes on by itself and Gordon takes it as a sign to make his exit.

By morning, Gordon arrives in a dog grooming van and the restaurant is fully set up for a fake reality show.

Stephanie bought it two years ago but had started working there in 2001.

She has a close affinity for Dan, the previous owner, because he took her under his wing.

The manager Cristan was sweet-talked into taking on the role when Dan was still in charge.

Stephanie’s Mom Sharon helps with bookkeeping and offers to help financially but Stephanie refuses.

Server Brando has been there for six years and the head chef Mike is also dating Stephanie.

Mike started as a server and randomly decided to be the next chef, without any training or experience in the kitchen.

He tells Stephanie he will be making some cooking decisions but Stephanie does not go against him.

Gordon has evidence of the hauntings, as things have been seen falling off tables.

Sammy and Rock are sent in along with the customers as the spies.

Gordon sees bread, shrimp, and chicken all cooking on the same grill.

Gordon asks the spies to say they are allergic to shellfish to see what the staff will do.

They use canned crab meat to cook the dishes.

The ordered chicken is cooked right on top of the shrimp and is served.

The spies hate the food as the crab cake is bland and cold in the middle.

The chicken tastes like shrimp, which would have been bad if the shellfish allergy was real.

Gordon goes in and asks all the customers to leave, while calling all the staff together.

Gordon calls out Chef Mike on his cooking practice as there was cross-contamination.

He shows them the moldy food and also calls them out on telling customers they have fresh seafood when it is all frozen and canned.

Gordon also calls out Stephanie for still dedicating the restaurant to a retired millionaire when she is the owner.

Gordon takes her to the dungeon, the storage space of the old things Dan had at the restaurant.

She tries to justify it by saying she might need the items later.

She breaks down in tears when Gordon confronts her about that decision.

Gordon confronts her on the decision to hire her unqualified boyfriend as head chef.

He has many bad practices that are bringing down the restaurant.

The next day, Gordon takes Stephanie away from the restaurant.

He asks her to show him her commitment to change by destroying all the junk from Dan she had been holding on to.

In a rage room setup, she is given protective gear and a baseball bat to smash the items.

She enthusiastically gets into it, hitting the items with the bat .

Stephanie is put into a steamroller to completely crush the items.

She is enthusiastic to finally let go of the past.

She promises to make a decision about Mike if he cannot step up in the kitchen.

Later, the staff are all let into the newly redecorated MacGregors.

It is now warm and more upscale with a distinct bar and dining area.

There is a VIP area that was the former junk area.

The kitchen has been deep cleaned and updated with new tools and equipment.

Gordon comes in and serves dishes from their new menu.

They are all made with fresh ingredients and seafood.

Gordon goes to the kitchen with Mike and motivates him to do his best for the love he has for Stephanie.

Gordon teaches him how to make a fresh crab dish.

He serves Stephanie and the staff the dish and they love the taste.

The insider is revealed to be Cristan, which is shocking to them.

She did it for her love for Stephanie and for the business.

They quickly set up and customers are let in for the relaunch.

On relaunch, Stephanie is acting more like a boss and Mike is in charge of the kitchen.

He is cooking properly with no cross contamination.

Some local customers are shocked that the food has improved so much.

Gordon is happy with what he sees and he commends Mike and then Stephanie.

As a parting gift, Dan sent a video message to Stephanie, telling her she was the best thing for the restaurant in his time.

He says that he has faith in her as she makes the restaurant hers.

What Happened Next at MacGregor's?

MacGregor's is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

There is praise for the food and service.

They also host and cater for events such as birthday parties in their banquet room.

They have expanded the menu and host more events and live music events.

In June 2025, they hired a new chef Earl to work alongside Michael.

MacGregor's aired on 11th June 2025.

The episode was filmed in February 2025 and is Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 4.

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Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

In this episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, Gordon visits Mrs White’s Golden Rule Cafe in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mrs White’s Golden Rule Cafe is owned by 101 year old Elizabeth White and her son Larry White.

The restaurant is 60 years old and is now in serious trouble.

At night, Gordon gets into the restaurant with a screwdriver left by the ice machine outside, as there is no key available.

He enters the restaurant with ease and uses a black light.

The place lights up everywhere due to the filth.

In the freezer, he sees frozen swai, which is sometimes used as a substitute for catfish.

This is a poor substitute and can be deceiving to customers if not declared.

There are several things left on the side thawing out and the stovetop is dirty with grease.

The fire extinguishers are expired, which is a safety issue.

There is a poster of praise for Mrs White but it is very old and dated.

Gordon washes his hands and leaves.

The next morning, Mrs. White arrives with a walker and goes into the kitchen.

She is 101 years old and is still present at the restaurant.

She is still the owner and tastes everything that is made in the kitchen.

Her son is Larry, he is 75 and he also comes in with a walker.

Larry is a co-owner and has been working there since he was 13.

The assistant manager Regina believes Larry is the problem as he does not allow changes or repairs to be made.

Her granddaughter Kianna is the Manager but she lacks the authority to make many decisions.

Gordon witnesses Larry being very close-minded and disruptive to his staff.

Gordon is told that there are frozen catfish fillets defrosting in Larry’s car.

Mrs White leaves but Larry is still planted on his chair.

He is sat cleaning his nails as customers come in.

Her great grandson Jay also works in the restaurant, making it a family affair.

Rock Harper from Hell’s Kitchen is the secret diner and Gordon sets him up with a camera and microphone.

He enters and is given a menu, from which he orders.

Larry falls asleep at his spot and Rock is left waiting a long time for his meal.

The food arrives and it is mostly tasteless.

The chicken tastes like mop water and he has to spit it out.

Gordon sees that the stove cannot be operated properly.

They use a pair of pliers to turn it off and on.

Gordon has seen enough and he goes in and asks the customers to leave,

He calls the staff together to talk about the rrestaurant.

They are all shocked and Gordon lays into Larry.

He tells them about all that he has found out in the restaurant.

Larry is defensive and Kianna is in tears as she is frustrated.

Everyone says Larry is a control freak but he denies it.

When Gordon leaves, Larry is remorseful that he forgot the catfish.

After a while, Gordon goes to sit with Larry and orders all the staff and cameras out.

Larry reveals that he and Mrs White are broke.

They are losing $2000 a week and he is too ashamed to tell his mother and daughter.

Larry admits Kianna is capable of carrying on their legacy.

Gordon tells him that at 75, he should let go and pass it on before it is too late to save the restaurant.

All the staff are given the task of using social media to bring in more customers.

They currently have a poor social media page with barely any posts.

Jay is put in charge of their social media as they will be having a food truck pop-up event.

While they are occupied with that, Gordon’s team will be upgrading the restaurant to the 21st century.

On the morning of the pop-up event, Gordon goes to visit with Mrs. White, who is excited to see him.

She tells him the history of the restaurant and that she believes Kianna should take over.

Gordon also tells her about the pop-up and shows her the new truck.

He makes sliders with her recipes while she observes.

Social media posts have been put up and Gordon has reposted to his many followers.

More people show up to the event, leading to long queues.

Kianna uses the opportunity to show off her leadership skills, and Larry sees how capable she is.

Gordon’s team is done with the work and Mrs. White and the family are let in first to see the changes.

The front room is redecorated to look more vibrant, with matching chairs and a more cohesive decoration.

In the kitchen, they have new, corrently working equipment and new tools ready to use.

They also have a new fire extinguisher.

There are photos all over the restaurant featuring all of the whole family.

Outside the restaurant is a mural of Mrs White, it is also an Instagram wall for photos.

Gordon reveals to the family that his insider was Kianna.

The family is appreciative of her intervention and bringing Gordon to the restaurant.

On relaunch, the customers are let in and it is a rush as they take pictures as they come in.

Kianna is in charge in the kitchen.

The food is made to a great standard, and the customers love it all.

Gordon goes to meet with Kianna to give her some tips.

She is happy she finally has the company credit card so she can shop for the restaurant and manage inventory.

Kianna is given a round of applause from the customers.

What Happened Next at Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe?

Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe is open.

They are now getting supplies delivered.

A number of staff were fired and new staff were hired.

Larry took back the company card.

The restaurant was busier in the weeks following filming.

Reviews are mostly positive.

There is praise for the food, service and decor.

As with other restaurants there are many fake negative reviews based on the episode.

Kianna revealed she was not happy it was a Gordon Ramsay show but came around during filming.

Mrs White's grandson Larry White Jr has numerous successful restaurant chain Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles.

Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe aired on 4th June 2025.

The episode was filmed in March 2025 and is Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 3.

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Caffe Boa - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

In this Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service episode, Gordon visits Caffe Boa in Phoenix, Arizona.

Caffe Boa is owned by husband and wife Patrick and Jenny.

Gordon arrives and uses a hidden key to enter through the back of the restaurant.

With a black light, everything lights up.

He immediately sees rat droppings out in the open.

Gordon uses a snake camera and finds more in the wall.

He enters the walk-in fridge and it is too warm.

The food inside is already starting to go bad.

The daily sales are put on the calendar as a constant reminder of the failing business.

The next day, all the surveillance is put in.

The staff all think they are on a renovation show.

Jenny is both the co-owner and executive chef.

She is self-trained and learned at the restaurant.

Patrick knows nothing about cooking and will Google recipes.

He used to work in IT.

Since they started working together, they started having issues communicating at work.

Customers enter the restaurant.

The decor is drab and lifeless, especially for a place that just opened.

Aisha works in the kitchen.

She has opinions about the owners.

She supports Jenny but has much to say about Patrick.

Gordon is not happy with how Patrick talks down to his wife and his staff.

Patrick blames everyone else, stating that staff are the problem.

He claims that he is trained to manage people.

Christian is their sous chef and he is frustrated to be working there.

He trained Jenny to be the sous chef and believes he should be the executive chef.

Patrick gets Jenny to introduce herself as the executive chef to the customers.

Gordon sees that Patrick is toxic.

Gordon has his spy, Rock Harper, go in to taste food from the menu.

Rock asks what is made in the restaurant.

It seems to only be the meatballs that are not bought in.

Gordon sees bad practices in the kitchen, there a lot of reheating of food.

The pasta is bad as the sauce tastes like it was canned.

The meatballs also taste bad and Rock has to spit them out.

The meatballs are rancid and are not fresh like they claim.

Gordon has had enough of seeing Patrick bully Jenny in the kitchen.

He asks the customers to leave and calls for all the staff to gather.

Gordon addresses the staff on alll he saw the night before and all he heard during the service.

He calls Patrick out on his actions and the decision to make Jenny head chef over a more experienced chef.

Patrick is not polite and Gordon talks to him alone after he disrespects his wife.

Patrick is unrepentant.

Gordon says he cannot change the restaurant unless he believes Patrick will change.

Patrick goes to reprimand Jenny again afterwards.

After listening in on their conversation, Gordon decides to speak to Jenny.

Jenny reveals she has a 3-year-old daughter

She wants to step back so she can spend more time with her daughter.

Jenny is not happy about Patrick.

Afterwards, Patrick swoops in on her to find out what she said to Gordon.

She is open and tells him what she said.

Patrick is not happy and he sulks.

He says that he is ready for the change.

As the staff all sit to eat together, he is disparaging, which irks Jenny.

The next day, Gordon takes the couple for a hike.

Gordon gives Jenny a bag full of rocks to symbolize the weight Patrick puts on her.

She also speaks her mind about everything.

Somehow Gordon finally gets through to Patrick, who tears up.

While this was happening, Gordon’s team is hard at work renovating the restaurant.

Gordon watches the couple as they enter the new space that is now more vibrant with new furnishing.

The kitchen is much more spacious with new tools and equipment, which they both love.

Gordon enters, and he goes into the kitchen to watch Christian cook and he is great at cooking on his own with very little direction from Gordon.

The meal is served to the couple and they love it.

Gordon reveals it was all Christian.

The couple are surprised; he is called and Jenny apologizes to him, and he is made the executive chef.

Patrick solely agrees, and the rest of the team are let in.

Gordon then reveals the insider to be Aisha.

The couple and the staff are okay with it and recognize she just wanted the best for the restaurant and the owners.

Customers are let in, and they love the food Christian is cooking while Jenny and Patrick are in front of the house.

Gordon sees Christian get swamped and goes in to give some guidance on how Patrick can support Christian to catch up.

Everything is going great and one more customer is let in: Charlotte, their 3-year-old.

What Happened Next at Caffe Boa?

Caffe Boa is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

The happy hour and service gets praise from customers.

Patrick told the press he was initially hesitant to take part in the show.

He is glad of Gordon's help with renovating the restaurant and replacing the fridge.

A number of negative reviews were left on an identically named restaurant with different owners and 10 miles away after the show.

Caffe Boa aired on 28th May 2025.

The episode was filmed in February 2025 and is Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 2.

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Hell's Kitchen Season 24 Where Are They Now?

Hell's Kitchen Season 24 / Head Chefs Only aired from 25th September 2025.

It aired on Fox Network and there were 20 contestants.

The prize for the winner was a Head Chef position at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut and $250,000.

In season 24, Gordon Ramsay was judge, Marino Monferrato was Maître d'.

Michelle Tribble was sous chef for the red team and James Avery was sous chef for the blue team.

As the series is currently airing there may be spoilers within the post.

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Alexandra Jones was an Executive Chef from Portland, Oregon.

After Hell's Kitchen, Alexandra opened her first restaurant.

She opened Souvlaki Queen in April 2025.

Reviews are excellent.

Alexandra had previously appeared on Chopped in 2023.

Anaiya Marie Lator was a Sous Chef from Wilmington, Delaware.

After Hell's Kitchen, Anaiya is a sous chef at Biga on the Banks.

She has plans to become a private chef and provide private dining experiences.

Anthony Leonard was a Sous Chef/Food Truck Owner from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

After Hell's Kitchen, Anthony is the owner of Fomo Food Truck.

He is also a sous chef at Cobble Hill Restaurant.

Antonio Wormley was an Executive Chef from Center Barnstead, New Hampshire.

After Hell's Kitchen, Antonio was a chef at Pavilion Wolfeboro.

He is currently Executive Chef at Little Clam Newport Restaurant.

Antonio has also done several cooking demonstrations.

Bradley Wildridge was a Chef & Owner from Alexandria, Louisiana.

After Hell's Kitchen, Bradley is owner of Bayou On The Bay and Bayou’s Burgers and Birria.

Bayou On The Bay is a cajun fusion popup catering business that he runs with his wife.

Bayou’s Burgers and Birria is also a catering business that he runs.

Bradley is hosting a weekly watch party.

Cara Marie Hall was an Executive Chef from Lincoln, Rhode Island.

After Hell's Kitchen, Cara is Executive Chef at Blu Violet Rooftop Bar

She got married in September 2025.

Cara has previously appeared on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay and Beachside Brawl.

Carlos Walker was an Executive Chef from Anchorage, Alaska.

He was eliminated in episode 2 during the service due to his underwhelming performance.

After Hell's Kitchen, Carlos is Executive Chef at South Restaurant + Coffehouse.

He has been in the role since 2021.

Carlos took part in the 40th Anchorage Wine & Food Festival.

Cat Smith was a Private Chef from Baltimore, Maryland.

After Hell's Kitchen, Cat is co-founder of Our Time Kitchen.

She is hosting weekly watch parties.

Cat has done several dining events with more planned in October.

Chase Cardoza was an Executive Chef from Red Lodge, Montana.

After Hell's Kitchen, Chase is Executive Chef at One Legged Magpie.

Chris Faison was a Lead Culinary Instructor from Rahway, New Jersey.

After Hell's Kitchen, Chris returned to his role as a culinary instructor at New England Culinary Arts Training.

In January 2025, he was promoted to Director of Culinary Arts.

He is also a personal chef.

Chris offers private dinners, cooking classes, date nights and events.

Cydni Stickney was an Executive Sous Chef from Charlotte, North Carolina.

After Hell's Kitchen, Cydni is Executive Chef at McNinch House Restaurant.

Elaina Ruth was a Chef Instructor from Spartanburg, South Carolina.

She was eliminated in episode 3 after she struggles to cook salmon.

After Hell's Kitchen, Elaina is still a Chef Instructor at Fort Dorchester High School.

She is also a private chef.

Elaina offers cookery lessons, both in person and virtual.

She has done several popups and appeared on Chopped, where she was a finalist.

Ellie Parker was a Sous Chef from Las Vegas, Nevada.

After Hell's Kitchen, Ellie is Executive Chef at Main St. Provisions.

She has done a number of pop ups and events.

Henry Johnson was an Executive Chef from Dallas, Texas.

After Hell's Kitchen, Henry is Executive Chef at Evelyn Steakhouse.

He hosted a watch party for the first episode.

Jada Vidal was a Sous Chef from Tampa, Florida.

After Hell's Kitchen, Jada is Chef De Cuisine at Kinjo Tampa.

She hosted pop up dining events.

Jada was a Chopped Champion.

She also appeared on Guy’s Grocery Games and Beach Brawl.

Jayden Canady was a Sous Chef from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

After Hell's Kitchen, Jayden is Executive Chef at Idyllwild Tavern.

He has moved to California after appearing on the show.

Jon Boyd was a Corporate Chef from Newnan, Georgia.

After Hell's Kitchen, Jon is a homesteader and chef.

He has done several pop up events.

Jon is also on YouTube as Deep South Foodies.

Lisa Rivera was a Chef Instructor from San Diego, California.

After Hell's Kitchen, Lisa is Chef de Cuisine at The Victorian at Hill Street.

They hosted a watch night for the first episode.

Lisa was on a cookery segment on Fox 5 San Diego.

Maddy Bender was a Catering Chef from Rocky Point, New York.

She was eliminated in episode 2 after struggling to cook salmon.

After Hell's Kitchen, Maddy is Head Chef at Tiki Tacos on Route 25A.

She is also a personal chef.

Her company Catering Queens offers events catering.

Paul Seikel was a Sous Chef from Broomfield, Colorado.

He was eliminated in episode 3 after serving raw lamb.

After Hell's Kitchen, Paul works in food sales.

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Parthenon - Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service Update - Open or Closed?

In this Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service episode, Gordon visits Parthenon in Washington.

Parthenon is a Greek restaurant owned by Pete.

Gordon goes undercover at night as they clean up, hearing he is coming.

He lets himself in with a spare key.

Gordon is armed with a black light and he sees dirt everywhere.

The restaurant has been open for 36 years but they have lost their way.

Gordon finds that an oven is still on, with food still inside.

The carpets are old and a meat cutter that has been left out is dirty.

It tests off the charts with a portable bacteria test.

The dining room has mismatched chairs and the decor is dated.

They leave to come back in the morning.

In the morning, the staff are on camera.

They think they are on a show called "Restaurant Refresh."

In daylight, Gordon has control of the cameras and he sees the staff working.

Pete came from Greece and opened the restaurant decades ago.

Susie is Pete's wife and she is often at the restaurant.

Their son Mikey is the kitchen manager.

Mikey complains that he has tried to update the menu for a long time.

He says that his father is resistant to making changes.

Mikey's wife Stella is a server and she also helps in the kitchen.

Their daughter Stephanie also helps out in the kitchen, making it a family business.

Customers arrive at the restaurant.

Gordon reviews footage from a camera he left behind.

In the footage, he sees there are five rats.

The results of a swab Gordon took came back from a lab.

It has tested positive for a high concentration of harmful bacteria.

Gordon sees customers complaining about the food

Mikey has lost his voice and Pete is very complacent.

Gordon has two undercover spies.

He sends them in with body cams and microphones to try food from the menu.

Gordon asks them questions directly and they respond.

The dining space is dated and the menu is far too big.

The lamb is left to thaw in the open.

The appetizer tastes sour and fermented.

The spy tells the server the food is sour.

Pete tells them that's the way it's supposed to taste.

The lamb is served but Gordon stops them from eating it.

He enters the restaurant space, surprising everyone.

Gordon stops the service in the kitchen and lets the customers out.

He confronts Pete, who claims the food is all fresh.

Gordon reveals all he found the night before.

Pete is resistant and Mikey says he is also restricted on what he can do.

Gordon reveals there is an insider and asks to speak to Pete alone.

Pete says he plans to let the place go to his boy but there is no timeframe.

Mikey is in his 40s with his own children.

Gordon listens to them all trying to dicuss the restaurant.

They focus on the wrong things and instead they talk about the insider.

Gordon goes back in to direct the conversation and they tell Pete how they really feel.

The family is desperate for change and Mikey is teary.

Susie says she feels like a restaurant widow.

Gordon's team modernizes the restaurant space.

They also give the kitchen a deep clean.

Gordon meets with Pete and Mikey away from the restaurant.

He points out they have a fractured relationship.

Mikey says he does not hear any feedback from his father.

Pete is never expressive with his son.

Gordon has them express themselves and they connect and hug it out.

Gordon spies on the upgrades and from the surveillance vehicle.

He watches their reaction as they enter the new restaurant space.

The space is brighter with lively colors everywhere.

There are now more uniform chairs and furnishings.

Pete is speechless.

The kitchen is clean, with new equipment and tools ready.

The restaurant also has pictures of Pete's hometown in Greece and he tears up.

Gordon enters and shows them they also have a new menu.

Gordon and Mikey make the dishes from the new menu.

The food is served to the staff and they all love it.

Pete is teary and apologizes to his family for all the suffering he has caused.

Gordon finally reveals his insider - it is Susie!

There is footage of Susie meeting Gordon.

She tells him how her family is at risk and she is scared Pete will divorce her.

The family at present is grateful to Susie for the intervention.

Pete realizes he needs to change and finally go on vacation.

Customers are let in and Mikey is in charge of the kitchen.

Pete is front of house, greeting the guests.

Most importantly, he is out of Mikey's way.

Everything goes smoothly, with everyone sticking to their roles.

Gordon gives Mikey positive feedback and some tips.

The customers love the food and the new decor.

What Happened Next at Parthenon?

Parthenon is open.

The reviews are mostly positive.

Customers praise the service and food.

Regulars like the changes that Gordon made.

There has been the odd complaint about food and service.

Parthenon aired on 21st May 2025.

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Kitchen Nightmares Updates - Open or Closed?

Are your favourite Kitchen Nightmares restaurants open or closed?

In Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay visits restaurants and identifies the key issues.

Gordon resolves them and gives the restaurant a renovation, all within 3 days.

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares / Kitchen Nightmares UK aired from 2004 to 2014, with 7 seasons and 36 episodes.

Kitchen Nightmares USA aired from 2007 until 2023.

There have been 7 seasons and 90 episodes, including revisited episodes, see below for a full Kitchen Nightmares episode list.

People often want to know Kitchen nightmares where are they now?

On each post you will find Kitchen Nightmares episode recaps, updates and information on each restaurant that Gordon Ramsay has attempted to save.

You can also view these posts as videos on YouTube.

You will find out which Kitchen Nightmares are open or closed.

A map featuring all of the Kitchen Nightmares restaurant locations is here

Kitchen Nightmares Closure and Success Rates as January 2025

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The Kitchen Nightmares Closure Rate stands at 79%
The Kitchen Nightmares Success Rate stands at 21%

There are 23 Kitchen Nightmares restaurants still open and 91 Kitchen Nightmares restaurants that have closed.

Click on the link for each restaurant to read more about why the Kitchen nightmares closed.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 1

10 restaurants
Aired: September 2007 - December 2007

Peters is closed.

Peter's closed in December 2008 and was taken over by the restaurant next door.

The reviews were poor after the visit and Peter had sacked all of the chefs.

Their father passed away in 2009.

Dillons/Purnima is closed.

Purnima closed in May 2009.

Martin attempted to sue Gordon for $3million and to stop the show being aired but it was thrown out of court.

Reviews complained of high prices and too much noise from the below bar.

Andrew and Vikas have continued to work together.

The Mixing Bowl is closed.

The Mixing Bowl closed in January 2009.

They had closed briefly before the filming of the show but reopened for filming.

The Mixing Bowl was busier after the show but the reviews weren't much improved.

Seascape is closed.

The Seascape in August 2017, just five months after Gordon visited.

They had returned to their old menu, a move that was not well received by the customers.

The restaurant changed hands twice before reopening as a steak house.

The Olde Stone Mill is closed.

The restaurant was sold to new owners in 2009 and was sold it again in 2022.

Michael remained at the restaurant until 2022.

Dean opened an Italian restaurant but that closed in 2015.

Dean has had minor acting roles and hosted a hunting show.

Sebastians is closed.

Sebastians closed in January 2008.

They closed suddenly after the family moved back to Boston for personal reasons.

All of Gordons changed had been undone and the old menu had returned.

Sebastian had a small part in a movie and runs landscaping and financial companies.

Finn McCool's is closed.

They sold the restaurant in 2009, with the family continuing to work there.

Finn McCool's closed in March 2012 due to problems with the lease.

Brian opened a restaurant and started offering catering.

Buddy died in January 2023.

Lelas is closed.

They closed shortly after filming in 2007 as Lela's debts was too much to recover.

The reviews had not improved after Gordons visit.

Campania is closed.

The restaurant was sold in September 2010 and eight days later Joe sadly took his own life.

They closed in January 2011.

The Secret Garden is closed.

They closed in March 2010 after selling the restaurant, this sale fell through but he found another buyer.

He had abandoned Gordon's changes quickly after filming.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 2

11 restaurants
Aired: September 2008 to January 2009

Handlebar is closed.

They closed in 2009 shortly after Gordon revisited and the restaurant was sold.

Billy sadly passed away after a cancer battle in November 2015.

Giuseppi's is closed.

They closed in July 2009.

They blamed the economy and the lack of a liquor license for the closure.

Trobiano's is closed.

They closed in October 2008 after the restaurant was seized by the state for not paying their taxes.

Black Pearl is closed.

They closed just 4 days after the episode aired.

Owner David posted a passive aggressive rant online at Gordon.

J Willy's is closed.

They closed in February 2009 after choosing to close rather than cut quality due to increasing food costs.

Hannah & Mason's is closed.

They closed in February 2010.

Chris blamed Gordon's menu and falling customer numbers for both the bistro and catering services.

Jack's Waterfront is closed.

They closed in December 2010, presumably due to their debts.

Reviews were much more positive after the episode was filmed.

Sabatiello's is closed.

They closed in October 2008 and Samy told the media that he regretted appearing on the show.

He opened another pizzeria that closed due to unpaid rent.

Fiesta Sunrise is closed.

They closed in September 2008 after the restaurant was seized due to failing to pay taxes.

They had closed the previous year due to failing to pay taxes but paid in full and reopened.

Santé La Brea is closed.

They closed in June 2011 after selling the restaurant.

Dean retired in 2009 and was living overseas and the restaurant was run by his sons prior to closure.

Cafe 36 is closed.

They closed on 18 April 2009 with the owners blaming the economy.

They also blamed Gordon's changes to the restaurant for the closure.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 3

12 restaurants
Aired: January 2010 - May 2010

Hot Potato Cafe is closed.

They closed in August 2010 as their lease was due to expire.

A closed sign was put up on the door.

Danielle went to college and trained to be a nurse.

Flamangos/The Junction is closed.

They closed in April 2011 as Bill and Adele decided to re-retire to Florida.

Cheryl moved out of her parents house in 2016.

Bazzini is closed.

Bazzini closed in June 2010.

Paul now works as a chef with his son.

In a revisit we see Sharyn working full time as a baker.

Mojito is closed.

Mojito closed in March 2016.

Katalina went travelling, documenting her food journey on Instagram.

Lido di Manhattan is open.

They host regular wine tasting and music events that are a huge hit.

Reviews are mostly positive with a few criticisms on service.

Le Bistro is open.

They expanded into providing produce to a local market.

Reviews are positive with the beef wellington and mushroom soup receiving rave reviews.

Casa Roma is closed.

They reverted to their old menu.

They briefly rebranded as The AV Roadhouse Restaurant Bar & Grill before reverting back.

AV Roadhouse closed in July 2017.

Mama Rita's is closed.

They closed in December 2010 after abandoning Gordon's menu.

The catering business continued for a number of years.

Anna Vincenzo's is closed.

They closed in April 2010.

Cece sold the restaurant so that she could spend more time with her children.

Cece and Michael had seperated.

Fleming is closed.

They closed in October 2010, 5 months after airing after trying a number of different menus and event nights.

Sushi Ko is closed.

They closed in August 2009.

Lisa believes it was too little too late and Samy blames the show and the local economy.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 4

12 restaurants
Aired: January 2011 to May 2011

Spanish Pavillion is open.

Michael has stepped away from the business and business is up since filming.

Reviews are positive with praise for the paella and sangria.

Classic American is closed.

The restaurant closed in August 2013.

They continued offering catering services.

PJ's Steakhouse is closed.

They closed in May 2010, just weeks after the episode was filmed.

Their debts were too high and their takings were too low to remain open.

He returned to the construction trade.

Grasshopper Also is closed.

They closed in October 2012, was sold and reopened with new management, new staff and a new makeover.

The restaurant has changed hands many times since.

Davide is closed.

They closed in May 2014 after being sold in January 2014.

The owners wanted to start a farming venture and food tours of Boston North End.

Downcity is closed.

They closed on 10th December 2011, after struggling in the decline of the local economy.

Aby is now a personal trainer.

Cafe Tavolini is closed.

They closed in December 2010, just weeks after filming.

An answerphone recording said that they were closing for medical reasons.

Kingston Cafe is closed.

They closed as a restaurant in August 2018.

The space is still used for events and catering functions.

La Frite is closed.

The restaurant was sold to a new owner in July 2016 and closed in September 2017.

The owner changed the restaurant to an Italian eatery called Modo Mio.

The Capri Restaurant is closed.

They closed in September 2019 due to the twins health issues and declining sales at the restaurant.

Zeke's is closed.

They closed in October 2012 after taping a notice to the door.

The restaurant was sold to new owners.

Daryll and Ellen now own LUCA Eats in New Orleans.

Oceana Grill is open.

The restaurant was sold to new owners.

They have sued the production company over clips showing the poor state of the kitchen.

This does not represent the higher standards under their ownership.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 5

15 restaurants
Aired: September 2011 - March 2012

Blackberry's is closed.

They closed in March 2013 as Shelly no longer saw room for growth.

They were not getting the clientele they wanted.

Leone's is open.

Gordon revisited, the chefs had been fired and Michael wasn't at the restaurant.

He stepped up and reviews are mostly positive.

Rose sadly passed away in April 2014.

Mike and Nellie's is closed.

They closed in January 21st 2012.

Mike now owns his own catering company.

Luigi's D' Italia is open.

The restaurant moved location in December 2017 and opened a catering service.

Reviews are positive with praise for the lasagna and pizza.

Burger Kitchen is closed.

The restaurant was sold to new owners in August 2011.

It was rebranded and closed in February 2012.

The Greek at the Harbor is open.

Some customers didn't like the changes.

Reviews are generally positive with praise for the entertainment and food.

Michon's is closed.

They closed in August 2013 and two other locations closed.

Downtown burnt down in a fire in March 2012 and Peach Tree Centre closed in early 2018.

Reviews at the original location were negative after filming.

El Greco is closed.

They closed in December 2011 as their debts were too large.

Many staff members had left due to conflict.

Reviews after filming were negative with complaints on food and service.

Park's Edge is closed.

They closed in early 2014 after their lease ran out and they did not open in a new location.

They had returned some items to the menu due to customer requests.

Spin A Yarn Steakhouse is open.

They returned some dishes to the menu as requested by regulars.

Reviews are positive with the prime rib remaining a big hit with diners.

Charlie's Italian Bistro is closed.

They closed in July 2012.

Genevieve sadly passed away from complications due to epilepsy.

Cafe Hon is closed.

They closed in April 2022 after Denise decided to move onto something new.

The locals appear to have forgiven Denise for the Hon trademark issue.

Reviews were positive with the meatloaf being popular among diners.

Chiarella's Ristorante is closed.

They closed on the 30th June 2015 after their lease expired and they could not afford an increase in rent.

Zocalo is closed.

They closed January 2013 after failing to open after Christmas due to spiralling debts including for taxes.

Greg and Mary divorced and he remarried waitress Maria.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 6

13 restaurants
Aired: October 2012 - May 2013

La Galleria 33 is closed.

They closed suddenly in November 2018 with no announcement of the closure.

Barefoot Bobs is closed.

They closed suddenly in December 2016 with no announcement of the closure.

Prior to the closure they reverted to their old menu and brought back the tiki decor.

Mama Maria's is closed.

They closed in February 2023 as John retired. John returned some customer favourites to the menu and tweaked recipes.

Reviews were mostly positive.

Ms Jean's Southern Cuisine is closed.

It closed in 2024 and other soul food restaurant opened in its space.

They moved to a new location and reviews were positive.

Reviews had improved significantly since 2017.

Olde Hitching Post is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with seafood being popular.

They stopped doing breakfast in 2019 to the disappointment of many.

Levanti's American Bistro is closed.

They closed in November 2013 after Tony decided to retire nine months after the episode was aired.

Sam's Mediterranean kabob Room is closed.

They closed in January 2014.

They claim that appearing on the show didn't increase customers numbers and more competition had opened.

Nino's Italian Restaurant is closed.

They closed in August 2016 due to retirement.

Carina said that the remodel was done using cheap furniture that were not fit for purpose.

Mill Street Bistro is closed.

Joe renamed the restaurant to Maple City Tavern.

They closed in February 2016.

Joe sued Gordon after the episode for missing items and damage to the restaurant.

Yanni's Greek Restaurant is open.

They returned some of their old dishes to the menu.

Reviews are mostly positive with the moussaka being a hit with customers.

Prohibition Grille is closed.

They closed in July 2017.

Chef Rocky opened his own restaurant that had excellent reviews prior to its closure.

Chappy's is closed.

Chappy blames the closure on Gordon.

He has opened and closed a number of restaurants since appearing on the show.

Amy's Baking Company is closed.

Amy closed the restaurant in September due to landlord troubles and after much online drama.

She opened an online cookery school.

Amy and Samy now live in Israel.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 7

6 restaurants
Aired: April 2014 - September 2014

Pantaleone's is open.

Business improved 70% after the episode aired.

They added a delivery service in 2017.

Reviews are positive

Old Neighborhood Restaurant is closed.

They closed on May 1st 2016 after selling the restaurant business.

The building had been sold in June 2014.

Kati Allo is closed.

They closed in April 2014, days after the episode aired.

The closure was temporary for renovations but they never reopened.

Mangia Mangia is closed.

They closed in November 2014.

Trevor went to rehab, got clean and planned to go to culinary school.

Zayna Flaming Grill is closed.

They closed in 2023.

The restaurant had been sold to a new owner in September 2015 and reviews were mostly positive.

Bella Luna is closed.

They closed 3 and a half months after filming in November 2013.

They blamed a dispute with the landlord.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 8

10 restaurants
Aired: September - December 2023

Bel Aire Diner is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

Some diners were unhappy about the shortened menu and some food and service issues.

Bask 46 is open.

Chef Bobby left the restaurant.

Reviews are mostly positive.

In The Drink is open.

Reviews are mostly positive and much improved since the show.

Da Mimmo is closed.

They closed in September 2024.

Reviews were mostly positive with praise for the pizzas.

The Juicy Box is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with some minor complaints on food and service.

Love Bites is closed.

They closed to focus on their health and relationship.

They had changed the menu and reviews were mostly positive for the month they remained open.

El Cantito Cafe is closed.

The restaurant closed in April 2025.

Julio will be providing personal chef and catering services.

Reviews are mostly positive with some minor complaints about prices and portion sizes.

South Brooklyn Foundry is closed.

They closed in July 2024, blaming the show for their closure.

Reviews were mostly positive with praise for the brunch.

Max’s Bar and Grill is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with praise for their staple hotdogs.

Diwan is open. Reviews are mostly positive with some comments to suggest they have returned dishes to the menu and prices are high.

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Kitchen Nightmares Season 9

7 restaurants
Aired: January 2025

Iberville Cuisine is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

Some Yelp reviews shortly after filming were more negative.

Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant is open.

Reviews are very positive with praise for both the food and service.

Kindred Restaurant is closed.

They closed in December 2024.

There are no reviews after the show was filmed.

3 Southern Girls is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the food and service.

Kings Blu Jam Cafe is closed.

They closed in February 2025 after closing for maintenance.

The cafe was sold to new owners and reopened as Country Scrambled Cafe 4.

The Verdict is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

They described the appearance as good publicity.

The Grumpy George Pub is open.

Reviews are very positive.

They have called Gordon their Gordian angel.

Leo's Italian Grill is open.

Reviews are very positive.

They kept most of the changes but changed back to their original sauce recipe.

Blake’s Place is open.

Reviews are very positive.

They have been targetted by A LOT of fake negative reviews.

Simmer Down Cafe is open.

Reviews are very positive.

Costa Del Nightmares

4 restaurants
Aired: September - October 2014

Mayfair / Jacks Chicken Shack is closed.

They closed after failing to reopen for the 2019 season.

Owner John has reverted to his own menu and recipes shortly after Gordon visited.

Le Deck is closed.

They closed after failing to open for the 2017 summer season.

After filming business was up and Steve had returned to their other restaurant in the mountains.

La Granada Divino is closed.

They closed in September 2015, two years after filming, as owners Milan and Gina retired from the restaurant trade.

Quelcuttis Tapas is closed.

They closed in 2015, 14 months after Gordon visited with his changes blamed for the closure.

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Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares/ Kitchen Nightmares UK

Aired: April 2004 - January 2009
24 restaurants

Bonapartes is closed.

They closed in 2005 and was sold for £450,000.

Sue was left homeless and in debt and both Sue and Tim were disqualified from driving for drink driving.

The Glass House is closed. T

They closed in March 2014 and reopened as The Fulling Mill.

The restaurant is still owned by Neil Farrell.

The Walnut Tree Inn is open.

They closed in February 2007 and reopened in December under a new owner.

The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2010 and every year since.

Moore Place is closed.

They closed in 2006 when the owners sold the restaurant.

They had started to go back to their old ways.

La Lanterna is closed.

Despite an increase in business, they closed in 2006.

The building was put up for sale.

D-Place is closed.

They closed weeks after filming in 2004.

It went into receivership and the lease was put up for sale before Gordon was able to revisit.

Momma Cherri's is closed.

Shortly after filming they moved into a much larger restaurant called Momma Cherri's Big House restaurant.

They closed in 2009 due to large debts.

La Riviera is open.

The restaurant was renamed to Contrast and has positive reviews.

Loic returned to France and opened L'atelier du peintre, which gained a Michelin star in 2011.

Oscars is closed.

They closed in October 2005 as Maura sold the restaurant and Lenin went into rehab.

The Sandgate Hotel is open.

The business was sold by Lois and Peter in 2006.

The hotel has changed hands at least twice since.

Clubway 41/Jacksons is closed.

They closed in September 2006, shortly after Gordon revisited.

They seemed to have just given up on the business.

La Gondola is closed.

The restaurant closed in 2007 and the hotel remained open for a few more years.

The abandoned building was targeted by squatters and vandals.

Daniella sadly passed away in July 2019.

La Parra de Burriana is closed.

They closed in August 2008 with Lawrence closing the restaurant suddenly.

The Fenwick Arms is open.

The pub was sold in 2009 and has changed hands twice since.

Brian and Elaine are now at The Ship Inn in Aldborough.

Rococo/Maggies is closed.

They closed in September 2007 and they filed for bankruptcy.

Morgans is closed.

They closed after the business was sold in November 2007.

Sandy returned to her antiques shop and Laura was an actress with some bit parts.

Phil was jailed for theft for stealing cheques.

Ruby Tates/Loves Fish is closed.

They closed in January 2009, due to the drop in the local economy leading to a lack of bookings

Piccolo Teatro is closed.

They closed in April 2007 before Gordon revisited and Rachel became a hooker.

India has had a very successful kitchen career after work experience with Gordon.

The Priory is closed.

They closed in 2008.

Scott reverted the restaurant back to serving carvery dinners and abandoning Gordon's idea of a grill house.

The Fish and Anchor is closed.

They closed in 2008, the business listed for sale at £295,000 and was sold in 2009.

After the closure Mike planned to move to Italy.

The Curry Lounge is closed.

Raz sold the restaurant in 2015 and it closed in 2018.

In 2017 Raz admitted to £65,000 of tax fraud in relation to the restaurant.

The Granary is closed.

They closed in January 2008 after an arson attack gutted the restaurant.

The arsonist was jailed in September 2018 after spending 10 years on the run.

Runaway Girl/Silversmiths is open.

Justin sold the restaurant to new owners in April 2017 after winning numerous awards.

It has changed hands multiple times since and has temporarily closed without warning.

The Dovecote Bistro/Martins is closed.

They closed in October 2015 as the business was sold to new owners.

They had abandoned the upstairs bistro and focused on the cafe side of the business.

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Bar Rescue Updates - Open or Closed?

A list of Bar Rescue restaurants, listing if they are open or closed.

Here you will find Bar Rescue updates, episode recaps, up to date information and what happened next after Jon Taffer left the bars featured in the show.

Read below which Bar Rescue bars have closed and which Bar Rescue bars are open.

Bar Rescue Success and Closure Rates

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The Bar Rescue Success Rate stands at 49%

The Bar Rescue Closure Rate stands at 51%

How many Bar Rescue bars are still open?

106 bars are currently still open, 128 are closed.

Bar Rescue Season 1

10 Bars
Aired: July to September 2011

Angels Sports Bar is closed.

Racks Billiards and Bourbon / Angel's Sports Bar closed in 2018.

In 2015, there was a fatal stabbing outside the bar.

In May 2019, the empty building caught fire and was damaged.

Downey's Irish Pub is closed.

Kilkenny's Irish Pub / Breakwall Bar and Grill closed in March 2016.

Downey's closed after going into foreclosure, owing the state $80,000 in taxes.

The Abbey Pub is closed.

They closed in November 2015.

It closed following a fire and a water leak and they hoped to reopen.

A gofund me page had been set up and currently stands at $13,000, Jon donated $2500 himself.

Kilkenny's Irish Pub is closed.

Kilkenny's closed in January 2012.

It closed after being transformed in a beach bar and renamed Breakwall.

The owners felt it was bringing in a younger crowd and the changes were for the better.

The regular customers however disagreed.

Swanky Bubbles is closed.

Swanky Bubbles closed in November 2011.

It closed after failing to secure a liquor license and after having landlord issues.

The bar was renamed to Sheer but the owners reverted to Swanky Bubbles very quickly.

The Blue Frog 22 is closed.

The Blue Frog 22 / The Local closed in May 2018.

It closed after Mimi decided to retire.

After Bar Rescue, the customers loved the new food and they were able to raise prices.

They lost over $120000 due to construction at a neighbouring property that meant they were unable to open their patio.

The Chicken Bone is closed.

The Chicken Bone / The Bone closed in November 2014.

They didn't reopen due to low trade and after they had closed for the summer.

They delayed it many times before deciding to sell the restaurant.

They blame the closure on the decline of the local economy.

Champs Sports Pub is open.

Reviews are good with reports of reasonably priced drinks.

There is a popular Happy Hour and the entertainment is praised.

The Canyon Inn is open.

Reviews are mixed.

Some love the bar and praise the low prices and regular bands.

Other customers complain of problems with service.

Angry Ham's Garage and Grill is closed.

Angry Ham's Garage / Octane Bar and Grill closed in July 2019.

The building was put up for sale for $2.9 million.

The bar had several liquor violations in 2018.

They had tried to improve their reputation by reopening as Beacon Street Bar & Grill.

Bar Rescue Season 2

10 Bars
Aired: July to September 2012

Piratz Tavern is closed.

Piratz Tavern / Corporate Bar and Grill closed in April 2015.

They changed the name, abandoning the new name of Corporate Bar and Grill.

They blamed the closure on the backlash from the show and further repeats of the episode.

Their lease was not renewed as a result of the negative image of the bar.

Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar / Bamboo Beach Club is open.

Reviews are mostly positive but some patron's didn't rate their visit to the bar.

The food and service appear to be hit or miss.

J.A. Murphy's is closed.

J.A. Murphy's / Murphy's Law closed in July 2012.

They had closed before the episode was aired.

The bar was listed for sale but due to the buildings structural problems it struggled to sell.

Mystique Lounge is closed.

Mystique Lounge / Aura Nightclub closed in 2013.

The building was abandoned for quite a while.

The Olive Pit is open.

Jon renamed the bar to The O.P.

The bar didn't keep the new name but kept the new signs up.

After the episode all of the furniture Jon added was removed.

Reviews are mixed and some say the bar has fallen into disrepair and that the service is poor.

The Black Sheep / The Public House Bar and Grill is open.

The owners have kept the same name.

Reviews are mostly positive and there are many compliments to the food.

Weber's Place is closed.

Weber's Place / Weber's Rum Bar & Grill closed in July 2013.

The owner changed the name to Weber's Sports Bar & Grill.

He rehired Mario and refused to tell Jon sales figures after two months.

Reviews were poor after the show was filmed.

Win, Place or Show is closed.

Win Place or Show / America Live closed in July 2012.

They closed due to non payment of rent and their lease was ended.

Business was up 25% after Bar Rescue and the bar was renamed to America Live.

Rocks is closed.

Rocks / Power Plant closed in November 2014.

They returned to their previous name after Jon left.

They didn't think that Power Plant sounded like the name of a nightclub/bar.

Their other locations he owns are open.

Extremes / Second Base is closed.

Second Base closed in February 2025.

There was a fatal shooting at the bar in November 2013.

Jon later made a second visit but walked out.

Bar Rescue Season 3

40 Bars
Aired: February 2013 to May 2014

Turtle Bay is closed.

Turtle Bar / Spirits on Bourbon closed after the bar was sold to new owners.

They rebranded the bar to Tipsy Trumpet.

The resurrection drink is still popular and revenue has increased by millions of dollars.

The reviews are good.

Headhunters is closed.

Headhunters / Metal and Lace closed in April 2014 after being renamed to Metal and Lace.

Their tax receipts appear to suggest low sales prior to the closure.

They were reportedly looking for a new space after their lease ended but have yet to reopen.

TJ Quills is open.

They changed the name back after being renamed as The Annex during Bar Rescue.

Reviews after the rescue are mostly positive with a few complaints about bartenders and bouncers.

The Brixton is closed.

The Brixton closed in March 2020.

It closed after the couple sold their share in the bar.

They quickly changed back after being renamed as Rocket Room 6 during Bar Rescue and reviews were good.

Zanzibar is open.

Customers like the pool tables but they also say bartenders offer better service to their friends.

Owner Ami changed the name from Solids and Stripes back to Zanzibar after the bar was renamed during the show.

The Kasbah is closed.

They closed in 2020, after failing to open after the state closure.

There was a shooting outside the nightclub in May 2018 and reviews are mostly positive.

Shelton has repaid his debts, built a restaurant to be able to serve food and has continued to improve the club.

Lona's Wardlow Station is open.

It was renamed to Lona’s City Limits Cantina during the show.

Reviews are positive with praise for the food and service.

Dimples is closed.

Dimples closed in January 2015.

It closed after the city council approved a new development where it was located.

Business had improved and Sal was able to clear his debts.

He wasn't happy with all of the changes and undid some, including reintroducing some of the memorabilia.

Kid Chilleen's is open.

The bar was renamed to Chilleen's on 17 and they kept the name.

After Bar Rescue, Donna quit drinking and sales were up 80%.

Reviews are positive with compliments about the food, friendly staff and location.

Stand Up Scottsdale is closed.

Stand Up Scottsdale closed in April 2017.

They had plans to reopen in 2018, however this didn't happen.

Owner Howard undid a number of the changes made including those to the green room and the name.

Bar Rescue had to return to repaint the exterior due to breaching local policy with the colour.

Sand Dollar is closed.

Sand Dollar / Bar 702 closed in 2019 after being sold to new owners, who rebranded.

It had previously been sold in 2014 but remained open as Bar 702.

There are positive reviews complimenting the food, live music and beer.

Cashmere is closed.

Cashmere / Duel Ultra Nightclub closed in May 2014 after the building was sold.

The manager claimed a lot of the events on the episode were staged.

Handlebar Cafe is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

They were issued cease and desist orders by the Town Council.

They were a mural and the pair of handlebars above the front entrance put in by the show.

As a result they took them down.

Barlow's is closed.

Barlow's / Comeback Sports Bar and Grill closed in October 2017 after the bar was sold.

They kept the new name.

In 2016, owner Susan Wood won a seat on the city council.

Gipsy is closed.

Gipsy closed in January 2014.

Owner Paul stripped out the entire interior of the bar as he disliked the changes made during Bar Rescue.

The building has been demolished.

Paul planned on rebuilding from the ground up after a number of issues have delayed the process.

The reopening was delayed.

Cliques Bar and Grill / 22 Klicks Bar and Grill is open.

They kept the new name.

In 2018, Jon revisited the bar.

The bar was doing well and they have kept the drinks menu that Jon added.

After the episode, reviews are mostly positive.

The reviews are positive about the food but the service has some negative comments.

Characters Quarters is open.

They have positive reviews.

In 2016, they opened a food truck.

Libad's Bar and Grill is closed.

Libad's Bar and Grill / Libad’s Seaside Tavern closed in February 2021.

The bar was listed for sale.

Reviews are positive with praise for the staff, pizza and cheap drinks.

The Hammer is closed.

The Hammer / Hammer and Ales closed in March 2016.

The bar closed after it was sold to new owners.

Marley's on the Beach is closed.

Marley's on the Beach / Marley's Beach Club closed in November 2013 due to personal reasons.

The bar was renamed as they disliked the name Jon proposed.

Rocky Point Cantina is closed.

Rocky Point Cantina closed in August 2013.

They did not keep the Havana Cabana Bar and Grill name.

The exterior paint job did not have the relevant permits from the city.

This led to a city investigation that found other modifications that weren't permitted.

The owners declared bankruptcy and had undone most of Jon's changes prior to the closure.

The Underworld Grill & Bar is closed.

Underworld Grill and Bar / The End closed in February 2016.

They closed after failing to renew their lease.

They had moved location a few doors down and business was reportedly up 40%.

Kerry's Sports Pub is closed.

Kerry's Sports Pub / Bacon Bar closed in May 2022.

They closed as Bill decided to retire.

Reviews were mostly positive with compliments of the food they serve.

Bungalow Bar is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

The Alibi is closed.

The Alibi / Garnet Lounge closed in December 2013.

They closed due to changes in the local economy and their high debts.

MT Bottle is closed.

MT Bottle / MT Bottles and Cans closed in December 2019.

The bar was sold to new owners for $325,000 in January 2020.

Jon's changes were undone and they lost their liquor licence.

Reviews prior to closure were mixed.

Owner Tracy passed away in April 2019.

Fairways Golf and Grill is closed.

Fairways Golf Bar and Grill / Brew U closed in December 2014.

They closed due to their large amount of debt and their had also lease run out.

Reviews before the closure were mixed.

BoondoxXx BBQ and Juke Joint is closed.

BoondoxXx BBQ / Pit and Barrel closed in November 2013.

It closed after owner Chris Ferrell committed a murder at the bar.

He was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2015.

Long Shots Sports Bar is closed.

Longshots Sports Bar / Badlands Country Nightclub closed just three months after the episode was filmed.

It appears to have closed so owner Mark could focus on the other bars he owned.

RG's Lounge is closed.

RG’s Lounge / BARcode closed in October 2016.

Sales after Bar Rescue were up 37% prior to the closure.

O'Banion's Bar and Grill is open.

The bar was renamed to Sorties Tavern and they kept the name.

The bar was sold to new owners in 2016 due to medical reasons.

Prior to the sale they had to replace a number of chairs and other items as they weren't fit for commercial use.

Reviews have improved under the new ownership.

KC's Bar and Grill is open.

They still operate as a members only bar charging a membership fee and many reviews are mixed.

Patrons complain of poor service and compliment the welcoming atmosphere.

O'Face Bar is open.

Co-owner Matthew has had many brushes with the law.

He has been charged with sexual abuse, failing to register as a sex offender and assault.

Reviews are mostly negative with consistent comment on poor service.

It is hard to tell if all reviews are genuine due to owner's reputation.

Scoreboard is closed.

Scoreboard / Agave Junction Cantina closed in September 2018.

In December 2016, there was an incident at the bar where three people were injured in a stabbing incident.

Reviews were mixed before they closed.

The Tailgate is open.

They kept the new name, The Shot Exchange.

There are new owners after they sold the bar in 2015.

Reviews are very mixed.

Bryant's Ice House is open.

The bar was renamed to Wildcatter Saloon and they kept the name.

Reviews are positive with reports of a great atmosphere with great music.

Jon was due to return to the bar for another rescue after the bar was damaged after Storm Harvey.

He had to pull out after Jon contracted pneumonia.

The bar was sold to Justin from another rescue, The End Zone in 2017.

Pat's Cocktails is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with the odd complaint of poor service.

Patrons enjoy the live sports, BBQ food and chilled atmosphere.

Oasis Hookah Bar is closed.

Oasis Hookah Bar / Taza Nightclub closed in February 2017.

It closed after their liquor licence was not renewed.

It was declined due to fights and disorderly conduct and fights at the bar, leading to a large number 0f 911 calls.

Mary's Outpost is open.

They did not keep Jons new name for the bar.

Reviews are mostly positive on Google with compliments to the karaoke and welcoming environment.

Some women speak of unwanted advances by the owners.

The End Zone Sports Bar and Grill is closed.

The End Zone Sports Bar and Grill / Houston Sports Hub closed in 2020.

It closed after the owners sold the bar.

Initially reviews were mostly positive but declined in 2019/20.

Bar Rescue Season 4

51 Bars
Aired: October 2014 to July 2016

Artful Dodger is closed.

Artful Dodger / P's and Q's Autobody closed in October 2018.

The name was changed to Repeal XVIII, after being purchased by Michael, a bartender.

They temporarily closed from March 2015 to May 2016 due to a fire in a neighbouring building.

Undisputed Sports Bar and Grill is closed.

Undisputed Sports Bar and Grill / Soyo Craft Bar closed in March 2018.

They closed due to regularly receiving fines for public nuisance.

Their reputation declined as did customer numbers.

Rhythm and Brews is closed.

Rhythm and Brews / 5th and Vine closed in November 2016.

They had previously closed temporarily in April 2016.

This was after a poor health inspection, where they were given a U grading.

Laguna Lounge is closed.

Laguna Lounge closed in August 2017.

Ivan changed the name back immediately.

They closed so that owner Ivan was able to focus on his music career.

They didn't keep Jon's new name for the bar.

Jack's Ale House is open.

They kept the new name, Jack's Fire Dept.

Reviews are mostly positive with a few complaints on service.

Lickety Split is closed.

Lickety Split / 2nd State Lounge closed in October 2015.

The owners had reverted back a lot of Jon's changes within a few months.

Plush is closed.

Plush / Osteria Calabria closed in May 2015 after the building was sold.

They were hoping to reopen but failed to do so.

Dirty Rooster is closed.

Dirty Rooster / Lake Marie Lodge closed in December 2015.

They closed after Scott sued Robert.

The state added more tax for comped alcohol shown during the episode.

Y-Not III is closed.

Y-Not III / Nick's House closed in May 2016.

The building was demolished in July 2016.

Packy's Pub is closed.

Packy's Pub / Campbell's Irish Pub and closed in April 2022.

It was put up for sale for $350,000 in December 2017.

The bar was sold in April 2022.

Business after Bar Rescue had improved 74%.

Second Base is closed.

The bar closed in February 2025.

Jon had walked out before finishing the episode.

Underground Wonder Bar is closed.

Underground Wonder Bar closed in September 2017.

The building had been up for sale since the beginning of 2017.

They did not keep the name Jon gave them, Clear Bar

Toucans Oceanside Bar and Grill is open.

The bar was renamed to Bonny Read's Toucan Hideout.

Reviews are mostly positive with food being highly rated and the odd complaint about service.

Heat Restaurant and Lounge is closed.

Heat Restaurant and Lounge / Ele Lounge closed in August 2015.

Prior to closure sales were up 30%.

The staff were again dancing for tips.

The club was gutted upon its closure.

Sandbar Sports Grill is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

There is praise for the staff, outside area and food.

Friar Tucks is closed.

Friar Tucks / Stein Haus Brau & Brats closed in December 2015.

Many locals weren't a fan of the new paintjob.

The Los Angeles Brewing Company is closed.

The Los Angeles Brewing Company / LA Brew Co closed in April 2015.

The closure was due to the suspension of their liquor licence.

The Holding Company is open.

The bar was renamed to Patriot House.

Reviews are positive but many patrons have said that the bar is quiet.

Mandala Lounge is closed.

Mandala Lounge / 38th Floor Bar closed in April 2016.

The appearance on Bar Rescue wasn't enough to save them due to declining sales and high debts.

Park 77 is closed.

Park 77 / The Lister closed in March/April 2021.

Yelp reviews are mostly negative.

There are complaints of a run down bar, lack of food and drunk patrons.

Google reviews were more positive with the bartenders being praised.

The Bullpen Bar is closed.

The Bullpen Bar / Oak Tavern closed in Jan 2022.

Murphy's Law Irish Pub is closed.

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub closed in October 2016.

They closed after failing to sell the business.

Six Point Inn / Over Easy Bar and Breakfast is open.

Reviews are mixed with some complaints of poor service and bad tasting drinks.

Most of the praise is for the atmosphere, bartenders and breakfasts.

The Palace is open.

The bar was renamed to Menara but they didn't keep the name.

Reviews are mostly positive.

There were a few complaints about customer service and the valet service.

Tonic Lounge is closed.

Tonic lounge closed in January 2017.

They closed after the building was sold to new owners who decided not to renew the lease.

Reviews were positive with customers enjoying the atmosphere, drinks and live bands.

New owners bought the business in March 2017 and reopened as Panic Room.

This closed in August 2019.

Brix Wine Bar is open.

Brix Wine Bar / Brix Sunset Beach closed in 2021

They are now owned by another Bar Rescue owner.

Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the food, staff and atmosphere.

Pro's Sports Bar is open.

Pro's was renamed to BR Steak.

Reviews after the episode are mixed.

There was praise for the food but some complaints about service and drinks.

Myerz PourHouse is open.

The bar was renamed to The Study Lounge.

There are new owners as of 2018.

Reviews are mixed with some negative comments about bartenders.

There is praise for atmosphere in the bar.

Caribe Night Club is open.

The bar was renamed to La Luz Ultra Lounge.

Reviews are very mixed, there are with complaints of poor service and high prices.

Molly Malone's is open.

Molly Malone's was renamed to Way Point Saloon.

Reviews of the bar are positive with praise for the food and a few minor complaints on service.

Royal Oaks Bar and Grill is open.

They returned their old menu but kept the other changes.

The bar is busier but the post show rush has worn off.

Martini Brothers Burger Bar is open.

The bar renamed to Federal.

Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the drinks, food and bartenders.

Ripper's Rock House is closed.

Ripper's Rock House / Tim Owens Travelers Tavern closed in September 2016.

They closed due to their busy schedules.

Tim was on tour and Micah had a landscaping business to run.

Filling Station Pub is open.

The bar was renamed to Off Base Bar.

Reviews after the Bar Rescue episode was filmed are very mixed.

There were many 1 star reviews on Yelp but reviews on Google are more positive.

The Hooch is closed.

The Hooch / Proving Ground closed in May 2016.

They closed after the bar was sold as Chandra ran out of money.

She seemed to have blamed Bar Rescue for closing.

The Arena is closed.

The Arena closed in July 2016.

They closed after owner Mike was sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for tax evasion.

Jazz Katz is closed.

Jazz Katz / Back Beat Piano Bar closed in 2016.

They had closed after failing to raise funds to remain open.

They had launched a GoFundMe campaign.

Chix on Dix is closed.

Chix on Dix / Power Strip and closed in June 2016.

The building was put up for sale for $1 million.

They later dropped the price to $500,000.

Mac & Chester's SRO is open.

The bar was renamed to Boulder Lodge Bar & Grill.

They later changed their name to Back to the SRO Bar & Grill.

In January 2018, the building was listed up for sale for $1million.

Reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the food they serve.

Van Goghz is open.

The bar was renamed to Crafted.

Shortly after the rescue more of the reviews were negative with some not liking the shortened menu.

The more recent reviews are mostly positive.

Dale 1891 is closed.

Dale 1891 / Cayman Cove closed in June 2019.

The bar closed as the owners wanted more time to spend with their family.

Reviews were negative before they closed.

O’Kelleys Irish Pub is closed.

O’Kelleys Irish Pub / Pastimes on 4th closed in July 2017.

Reviews after the episode was filmed are average.

There were complaints on the cleanliness and service at the bar.

Freaki Tiki is closed.

Freaki Tiki / Frankie T's closed in February 2017.

They had abandoned Jon's concept for the bar.

Instead, they branded themselves as a dive bar with a nautical theme.

George and Dragon is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the food.

There are complaints on slow service and the off-putting exterior.

Grinders is closed.

Grinders / The Cajun Belle closed in July 2019.

They closed after being sold to a new owner in September 2017.

Reviews were mostly positive both after the episode was filmed and with the new ownership.

The Bridge Lounge is open.

The bar was renamed to The Bridge: A Local’s Bar.

Reviews are mixed with compliments to the karaoke and drink prices.

There are complaints about Gary after he was rehired as manager.

Cirivello's is closed.

The Aging Room at Cirivello’s closed in July 2017.

The bar closed after they lost their liquor licence and had no option but to close.

Prior to the closure patrons found them unexpectedly closed.

Reviews were mixed, with ether 1 or 5 stars on Yelp.

City Bistro is closed.

City Bistro / The Beechwood closed sometime in 2019/20.

Both cooks hired in the episode left within 6 months.

Reviews were mixed after the filming of the episode.

Baseline Sports Bar is open.

The bar was renamed to Brick and Barley.

They scrapped many of the changes made including the cocktail menu and uniforms.

AJ sold the bar to General Manager Whitney in May 2022.

Reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the wings but there are some complaints on service.

Black Light District Rock & Roll Lounge is closed.

Black Light District closed in July 2018.

Jon had walked out of the bar and did not carry on with the rescue.

The owner David was subject to a lot of online criticism after the episode aired.

The Gallopin' Goose is open.

Reviews are mixed and it appears the food is hit and miss.

Scott the owner referred to the show as an hour long commercial for the bar.

He made more improvements to the bar including covering the patio.

Bar Rescue Season 5

25 Bars
Aired: August 2016 to September 2017

Champagne's Cafe is open.

The bar has positive reviews.

Jon revisited the bar in 2020 after the bar struggled during shutdowns.

The Wheel House Bar is open.

The bar was renamed to Derby's Bar & Grill.

Reviews are mostly positive with the odd complaint on atmosphere.

City Bar is closed.

City Bar / The Bradley closed after being sold on 30th June 2016.

Celebrities Sports Grill is closed.

Celebrities Sports Grill / The Victory Bar closed a month after the show was filmed.

Reviews were negative in the short span they remained open.

YNot Sports Pub & Grub is closed.

YNot Sports Pub & Grub / Forbidden Pub closed in August 2017.

The owners didn't keep the new name.

They had reverted to the original set up of the bar.

Russell City Grill & Sports Bar is closed.

Russell City Grill & Sports Bar / Fogline Bar & Grill closed after the owner was convicted of drug offences.

Reviews were mixed with some patrons branding the bar run down and some had issues with service.

Schafer's Bar & Grill is closed.

They were very vocal that they didn't like the changes made during Bar Rescue.

They renamed the bar to Scorpion Lounge & Steakhouse in 2019, before closing in 2020.

Reviews were mixed with complaints on rude staff and poor service on Yelp.

Sam Jordan's Bar and Grill is closed.

Sam Jordan's closed in November 2019.

They closed due to their high debts and was put up for sale in May 2019.

It was removed from sale for a few months whilst they tried to keep the business going.

The bar was put back up for sale in July 2019.

The Tradewinds is open.

Sales increased but reviews have been mixed.

Brickhouse Bar and Grill is closed.

Brickhouse Bar and Grill / Garrison Tavern and closed in August 2017.

Fort One Bar and Lounge is closed.

Fort One Bar and Lounge / The Roc closed in August 2019.

Triple Nickel Tavern is open.

They have moved location to across the street from their previous location.

Reviews are positive with compliments to the friendly bar staff, atmosphere and drink offerings.

St8 Pub / State Pub is closed.

St8 Pub / State Pub / Downstairs Bar + Kitchen closed in July 2017.

The bar was sold to new owners.

Summit House Grill And Tap is closed.

Summit House Grill And Tap closed in July 2018 for a remodel and failed to reopen.

The Dugout is open.

They reverted to their previous name, not keeping the name Jon gave them.

Reviews are mixed with complaints on service and inappropriate staff behaviour.

The reviews have improved since 2020.

Speakeasy Bar and Grill is closed.

Speakeasy Bar and Grill / Second Line Co closed in January 2018.

They closed after the owners decided to sell the bar.

Big Mike's Sports Bar and Grill is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the food.

There are some complaints on service.

Desi Romano's Sports Bar and Grill is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the food, drinks and service.

Casual Tap is closed.

Casual Tap closed in September 2016.

The bar was closed at the time of the visit and failed to reopen after Jon's visit.

Paddy's Pub is closed.

The bar was later renamed to Oasis Bar.

Paddy's Pub / Pat's Courtyard Bar closed in September 2017.

Jack's Place is closed.

Jack's Place / Regan Lounge and closed in September 2017.

They closed after a fire gutted the building after the bar had shut for the evening.

It had caused over $500,000 of damage.

Liquid Lounge is closed.

Tidal Bay Beach Bar closed in January 2019.

Bartender Lola left in October 2018.

They lost their liquor licence in January 2019.

Reviews were mostly positive after the episode was aired.

Sidelines Sports Grill and Bar is open.

The bar was renamed to Lake House Bar & Grill.

Reviews are mixed with both compliments and complaints about the food and service.

Rockin' Rhonda's is open.

The bar was renamed to Rhonda's A Neighborhood Bar.

Reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the drinks and staff.

There is the odd complaint about poor service.

Lucky Leprechaun is closed.

Lucky Leprechaun / Lucky's Corner Pocket closed in December 2018.

The bar closed when owner Georgiann sold the bar as she wanted to retire.

In January 2019, the bar reopened with new owners as Fireside Lounge and Billiards.

Bar Rescue Season 6

41 Bars
Aired: March 2018 to September 2019

Game Time Sports Grill is closed.

Game Time Sports Grill / The Legacy Bar and Grille closed in January 2021.

They closed due to increasing debts after a delay in permission to reopen after a health directive.

Reviews were mostly positive with compliments to the food.

Havana Mix Cigar is open.

The bar was renamed to Robusto By Havana Mix.

Reviews are very positive with praise for the food, atmosphere, cigars and drinks.

Paladino's is closed.

Paladino's / Theory closed in July 2018 after being sold to new owners.

They had swapped between the two names a few times prior to closure.

King's Duck Inn is closed.

King's Duck Inn closed in March 2022.

The business was put up for sale via auction in February 2021 and later for sale on Loopnet.

Serena sold the business to spend more time with her family.

Joe's Thirsty Lizard Bar and Grill is closed.

Joe's Thirsty Lizard / The Iron Horse closed in August 2019.

The bar was sold to new owners and became the Lazy Lizard.

This closed in February 2020.

Club Platinum is open.

Reviews are mostly positive with some complaints on dancers.

Cap'n Odies Lounge is open.

There are mostly positive reviews with praise for the atmosphere.

There are both compliments and complaints of the service and bartenders.

Copper Rocket Pub is open.

The bar was sold to new owners two months after the Bar Rescue makeover.

Reviews are mostly very positive after the new owners bought the bar.

The Cave Sports Bar is open.

Reviews are positive with praise for the drinks, sports and atmosphere.

Barley Pop's Bar and Grill is open.

The bar was renamed to The Valley Saloon but changed the the name back.

Shortly after the episode was filmed a health inspection uncovered cockroaches, fruit flies and rotten food.

No Name Saloon is closed.

They closed after closing temporarily due to building issues.

On Facebook, the owners said they were in a lawsuit with the previous owner of the building

Reviews were mostly positive with some patrons saying that the bar has gone downhill.

Phish Heads is open.

The bar was renamed to Phish Tales.

Reviews are positive with many patrons enjoying the food and there are positive comments about staff.

The Airliner is open.

The bar has new owners after being sold in November 2019.

The new owners renovated the bar and it relaunched with a more upmarket vibe.

Blue Water Daiquiri and Oyster Bar is closed.

Blue Water / Sydney an Australian Beach Club closed in January 2019.

A poor health inspection in October 2018 reported dead rodents and birds.

There was evidence of a live infestation amongst other cleanliness issues.

El K'Rajo Beach Bar is open.

There are compliments for the view, food, drinks and the bar staff.

There is the odd complaint of poor service or the drinks being overpriced.

Fatballs Sports Bar and Grill is closed.

Fatballs closed in May 2019 after owner Tony sold the bar.

Tony quickly changed the name back as customers thought the bar had closed and sales declined.

The Wanted Saloon is open.

The bar was renamed to The Dickson Bar but they changed the name back.

The bar was sold to new new owners.

The couple decided to sell to focus on their newborn son.

Britestar Tavern is open.

There are excellent reviews of the drinks, service, bartenders and atmosphere.

Island Bar and Grill is closed.

Island Bar and Grill / Island Lounge closed in March 2018.

It closed after their licence was revoked following a shooting outside the bar by a bouncer.

The bar was viewed as unsafe by the city officials.

Shibo is closed.

Shibo closed in May 2023.

There were mostly positive reviews with compliments to the food.

There were some negative comments on service.

Country Nights is open.

The bar was renamed to Madame Dalia’s Country Bar.

They dropped the Madame from the name as it made them sound like a brothel.

Sales had improved since appearing on the show.

RJ'S Replay is open.

The bar was renamed to Frozen Cactus.

Reviews are mixed with some customers loving the friendly service.

Others complain of poor food and bad service.

The Original Hideout is open.

Sales were up 20% after their appearance on the show.

Reviews are mostly positive.

Crossroads Grille is closed.

Crossroads Grille / Gaddy Shack closed in March 2018.

It closed shortly after Bar Rescue filmed the episode.

Many of the staff went to work at their other bar DONKS after the bar closed.

UNLV College of Hospitality is open.

They are hosting events three times a week.

The Recovery Room is open.

The bar was renamed to The Baseline.

Reviews are mostly positive about drinks and service.

There are some complaints about the pizza.

Kiva Lounge and Bar is open.

The bar was renamed to The Morgue before quickly being changed back.

The bar has new owners.

It was sold in October 2019 and reviews prior to the sale were mixed.

Miles and Henry have opened four more bars.

Eliphino is closed.

The Shattered Bar closed in October 2018.

It closed before the episode was aired due to a delay in the airing of the episode.

This led to them missing out on the increased trade following an airing.

LIV Bar and Restaurant is closed.

Halo Restaurant and Bar closed in May 2019.

They closed just days after the episode aired.

The China Grove Trading Post is closed.

The China Grove Trading Post / The Tipsy Bull and closed in October 2018.

It closed after the owners sold the bar.

A new bar called Mr Jim's Trading Post opened in it's place.

Gil and Rick's Sports Bar and Pizzeria is open.

The bar was renamed to Sauced Bar Pizzeria and Sandwiches.

They have had a number of health inspections that uncovered issues with cleanliness, food storage and preparation.

New England's Ale House Grille is closed.

New England's Ale House Grille / Das Brauhaus closed in May 2019.

It closed due to Tara struggling to juggle the bar with her family.

Reviews are mostly positive after the episode was filmed.

Thunderbolt Bar and Grill is closed.

The bar was renamed to Thunderbird KSC Tavern and Ray took over.

They closed in 2024.

Reviews had declined prior to the closure, they were initially more positive.

Whiskey Girl Saloon is closed.

Whiskey Girl Saloon / The Stampede Saloon closed in July 2019.

They closed after sales declined at the bar but reopened three weeks later before closing again.

Reviews are positive after the episode was filmed.

Harbor Point Club and Grill is closed.

The bar was renamed to JB Taco but was changed back by the owners.

They changed the name again to Rocket's Sports Bar & Grill in May 2019.

It closed in early 2020.

Drunken Donkey Bar and Grill is open.

The bar was renamed to Butcher & Brew Pub.

Reviews are excellent with compliments to the food and service and the odd complaint.

Buffalo City Bar and Grille is open.

It is open under new management as son Frankie took over ownership of the bar.

Reviews are mixed with both good and bad reviews of food, drinks and service.

Stix & Stones Bar and Grill is closed.

They didn't keep the new name for long.

Stix and Stones Bar / Pit Stop Bar and BB closed in 2020 and was listed for sale.

They briefly closed in July 2019 for a few weeks before deciding to reopen.

Reviews were mostly positive although a few claim that they have gone back to their old ways.

Edge of Town is open.

The bar was renamed to Water’s Edge Bar & Grill.

Reviews are mostly positive with complaints on smoking being allowed in the bar.

The owners have appeared on Bar Rescue previously with Longshots Sports Bar.

Wildefire Bistro is closed.

Wildfire Bistro / The Prime Bar closed in 2020.

The previous owners had sold the bar in July 2019.

Reviews were mixed with compliments to the food but complaints on service.

G.I. Jodi's Bar and Grill is open.

The bar was renamed to Malloy's Bar & Grille.

Reviews are mostly positive and compliment the food and service.

The Fifth Amendment is closed.

They closed in March 2021.

Reviews were mixed.

Most customers praise the atmosphere and the drinks.

There are some complaints about Brad the owner but many reviews appear fake.

Bar Rescue Season 7

7 Bars
Aired: March to September 2020

SacTown Sports Bar and Grill is open.

The bar was renamed to Brannan Manor Restaurant and Spirits.

Reviews are very mixed on both service and food, customers either love or hate the experience.

Lucky 66 Bowl is closed.

It was renamed to The Great 66 Entertainment Center but they reverted to Lucky 66.

They closed after being unable to reopen following state closures during the pandemic.

Linda Lou's Time For Two is closed.

Linda Lou's Time For Two / Pursers Bar closed in December 2019.

The bar was listed for sale for $200,000 in January and sold fairly quickly.

The Union is open.

The bar was renamed to The Midway.

Reviews are mixed and many regulars didn't like the changes.

There were complaints about the small menu, lack of tables open and uncleaned bathrooms.

VFW Post 6216 is open.

The patrons are enjoying the changes made during the show which included a complete remodel of the kitchen.

Membership sign ups have increased.

The Sandbar Brewery and Grill is closed.

The Sandbar Brewery and Grill / Playa Island Bar closed in November 2019.

They had changed their name back after Jon left.

The Grant Bar and Lounge is closed.

The Grant Bar / Leia's closed in May 2022.

It closed after they had their late night permit revoked by the City.

Reviews are mostly positive with good food, praise for the dance floor and drinks but some complaints on service.

The Broadway Club is open.

The bar was renamed to The Roost Bar.

Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the food and service.

They no longer serve fried chicken and made claims about the show on social media.

They claim that the show was trying to pressure them to drink on the job.

Rob Ben's Restaurant and Lounge is open.

It was renamed to Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul.

Reviews are mostly positive with customers enjoying the service and the food.

The shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles get rave reviews.

Kalaveraz Cocina-Cantina is closed.

Kalaveraz Cocina-Cantina / Sierra Madre Cantina closed in September 2024.

Reviews were very mixed after the show.

Customers either loved the food and decor or disliked the food and received incorrect orders.

Pepe's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina is open.

The bar was renamed to Par Bar briefly before returning to Pepe'.

Reviews from regulars are mostly positive with praise for food and service.

One review says that nothing has changed except for the updated decor.

Bottoms Up Bar and Grill is open.

Filming took place shortly before being forced to close due to restrictions.

They reopened and reviews are good.

Silver Dollar is open.

Reviews are very mixed after the episode was filmed with some praising the bar for service and drinks.

Others complain of a long wait, dirty bar and a negative atmosphere due to regular arguments and fights.

Pineapple Hill Saloon and Grill is open.

It was renamed to Renz Social House is open.

After Bar Rescue, reviews are mostly positive with compliments to the bartenders, food and service.

Rena has started a GoFundMe to return the original name and sign.

Jolt'n Joe's Gaslamp is closed.

The bar was renamed to The Gaslamp.

They closed in April 2021 after they were evicted by their landlord.

He filed for eviction with the court, despite a ban on evictions at the time.

Armadillo Grill is open.

The bar was renamed to Brenda's Inferno.

They have temporarily closed a number of times and limited reviews are mostly positive.

There are compliments for drinks, food and service.

Bar Rescue Season 8

23 Bars
Aired: May 2021 - June 2022

Paradise Cantina is closed.

They closed suddenly in November 2024 and the phone was disconnected.

Reviews were mostly positive and Rob reported takings the first month after the show were good.

Capo’s Restaurant and Speakeasy is open.

Reviews are positive with praise for the atmosphere, service and food.

Cork & Thorn is open.

Reviews are positive with praise for the vibe of the bar, drinks, service and food.

La Casona Bar and Grill is closed.

They closed in January 2022.

Reviews after the show are very mixed with customers both loving and hating the food and service at the bar.

Nevada Brew Works is open.

Reviews after the show are mostly positive with praise for the range of beers on offer and food.

Badlands Saloon is open.

Reviews after the show are mostly positive with praise for the atmosphere and some complaints about some bartenders.

VFW Post 10054 is open.

Reviews after the show are mostly positive with praise for the food.

They have renovated the kitchen and made other improvements.

Griff's Bar and Billiards is open.

Reviews after the show are mostly positive with praise for the cleanliness.

Gary was fired shortly after the rescue.

Ninja Karaoke is open.

Reviews after the show are mostly positive with praise for the entertainment.

The County Line Lounge and Grille is closed.

The County Line Lounge and Grille / The Billy Bar closed after the bar was sold.

The bar was listed for sale in March 2023 and sold shortly after.

Reviews after the show are very positive with praise for the atmosphere, bartenders and food.

True Grit Tavern is closed.

The bar was renamed to The Roost.

The bar closed in December 2024.

They closed as the owners wanted to focus on a new marketing business.

Reviews were mostly positive after the episode with customers liking the new food.

Gilly's Sports Bar is open.

It was renamed to Stadium Club Bar & Grill.

Reviews are mostly positive after the episode with some complaints about service.

They changed the name back to Gilly's shortly after filming.

Ace's Sports Hangar is closed.

Ace's Sports Hangar / Ace’s A Sporting Bar And Grill closed after the sold the bar.

They sold the bar in February 2022.

Reviews were mostly positive after the episode with some minor complaints about food and service.

The Brick Tavern is open.

Reviews are mostly positive after the episode with compliments to the food.

The bar was renamed to Char Bar & BBQ and they have kept the new name.

G Willicker's is open.

It was renamed to The GW.

Reviews are mostly positive and the sisters have praised the show to local press.

Confetti's Bar & Grill is open.

The bar was renamed to Tropica Bar & Cafe.

Reviews are mostly positive with some complaints about service of food.

SandTown Pub is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

They didn't keep the new name JJ's Chicken Bar as there was another chicken place called JJ's nearby.

JF Kicks is open.

Reviews are mostly positive especially about the food they serve.

They changed their name back from Jimmy's shortly after filming.

Cerealholic Cafe & Bar is closed.

Cerealholic Cafe & Bar / The Loft closed in August 2022 due to family issues.

They kept the new name and reviews were mostly positive after the show.

AJ’s on the River is open.

The bar was renamed to Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill and they have kept the new name.

Reviews are very positive especially about the food.

The Forge is closed.

The Forge / Crowne Irish Pub closed in July 2022.

Reviews were mixed after the show.

Throwbacks / Murphy's Arcade Bar & Pizza is open.

Reviews are mostly positive.

They didn't keep the new name that Jon gave them and have made some changes to the interior of the bar.

JJ's Sports Bar & Grill is open.

The bar was renamed to JJ'S Sports Cafe.

Reviews are mostly positive with some negative comments on the service.

Rockabillies is open.

It was renamed to Bar Retro.

Reviews are mostly positive about the food, service and music.

Hideaway Bar & Grill is closed.

They closed in August 2023.

Jon did not rescue the bar and walked away on the second day.

Reviews are mostly negative after the episode, with complaints about being towed, service and food quality.

360 Lounge Reloaded is open.

The bar was renamed to Rio Ultra Lounge.

They kept the new name and reviews are mostly positive.

There are a few complaints about service.

Colorado Cork and Keg is closed.

Colorado Cork and Keg / Valerie’s Brew House closed in August 2024.

They announced the closure on Facebook

Reviews were very positive after filming with praise for the food, drinks and service.

Blue Sports Grille is open.

The bar was renamed to Colorado Champions Sports Cafe.

They kept the new name and reviews are very positive with praise for the new burgers and service.

CJ's Patio Grill is open.

Reviews are very positive with the new burgers being a big hit.

Corner Pocket II is closed.

Corner Pocket II / The Gateway Pub and Grill closed in June 2024 due to a high level of violence and attacks.

They lost their alcohol permits in April 2024 after a law enforcement officer was shot.

Papa Joe's Sports Bar is open.

It was renamed to Layla’s Pizza Pub.

Reviews are very positive with praise for the pizza, service and atmosphere.

Corner Cafe Bar & Grill is open.

The bar was renamed to Country Barn.

Reviews are positive with praise for the new food.

They increased their opening times to meet the demand.

Strikers is open.

It was renamed to Bullseye Sports Bar and Kitchen.

Reviews are positive with customers loving the food and the prices.

VFW Post 9644 is open.

The changes have been well received and memberships are up.

Firehouse Sports Pub is open.

The bar is renamed to Dave's Firehouse.

Reviews are mostly positive but Dave is considering selling the bar.

Latitudes Bar and Grill is open.

It is renamed to Latitudes Island Bar & Grill.

Reviews are mostly positive with compliments on the food and service.

Bar Rescue Season 9

27 Bars
Aired: February 2024 - Present

Skip and Jan’s Sports Bar is open.

It was renamed to Natalie's Bar and Grill and they have kept the name.

Reviews are mostly positive and have improved since appearing on the show.

Wildkats Records Bar and Grill is open.

It was renamed to Bay Street Sports Grill and they have kept the name.

Reviews are mostly positive with praise for food and service.

Hogwash Saloon is open.

It was renamed to Skybox Ultra Sports Lounge and they have kept the name.

Reviews are mostly positive with positive comments on their beer selection and service.

The Thirsty Ox is open.

It was renamed to Foxy Ox but they did not keep the name.

Reviews are mostly positive with some complaints on service.

High 5 Grille is closed.

High 5 Grille / Cinco Cantina closed in January 2024.

This was two months after the episode was filmed and before the show was aired.

Arnold’s Lounge is open.

Reviews are very mixed.

The food seems to be criciticised often.

Finesse Lounge is closed.

Finesse Lounge / 47 Social closed in December 2024.

They did not keep the new name.

The closure was sudden and not announced and reviews were mostly positive.

La Perla Sports Cantina is open.

The bar was renamed to La Perla Sports Club.

They have kept the new name.

Reviews are mostly positive with some complaints about the music played.

Playoffs Sports Lounge is open.

Reviews were mostly positive with praise for the food and drinks.

Epic Lounge is open.

The bar was renamed to Epic Live and they have kept the same name.

Reviews are mostly positive with a few complaints on events.

One11 Boca Raton is open.

It was renamed to Boca Luna Luxe Lounge and they have kept the new name.

Reviews are mostly positive with praise for the new decor, food and service.

Los Cocos is open.

The bar was renamed to Three Tides and they have kept the new name.

Reviews are mostly positive and the changes have been well received.

VFW Post 1689 is open.

Memberships and bookings of the hall for functions have both improved.

Reviews are mostly positive and the improvements have been noticed and well received.

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