Kitchen Nightmares

10 Worst Episodes of Kitchen Nightmares

Chef Ramsay attempts to do the impossible: turn one ordinary and empty restaurant into the most popular, sought-after venue in town. There's no time for polite small talk as he embarks on his mission to turn around the fortunes of each restaurant in just one week and save them from their living nightmares.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

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Kitchen Nightmares - S1E11

#10 - Revisited: Gordon Returns (Season 1 - Episode 11)

Chef Gordon Ramsay wants to see if all of his hard work paid off, when he returns to check up on six of the failing restaurants he helped turn around.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 45 votes.

Kitchen Nightmares - S3E13

#9 - Zeke's (Season 3 - Episode 13)

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Chef Ramsay heads to New Orleans, LA, to help transform Zeke's Restaurant. Will he be able to breathe new life and add some spice into this Southern eatery?

The episode was rated 7.38 from 55 votes.

Kitchen Nightmares - S1E4

#8 - Seascape (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Chef Gordon Ramsay visits Seascape, a mother and son run restaurant located in Islip, NY. Ramsay must work together with a hard-headed chef, along with an inexperienced owner, to make some much needed changes to bring the customers back and to save the mother and son relationship.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 203 votes.

Kitchen Nightmares - S3E9

#7 - Café Tavolini (Season 3 - Episode 9)

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Chef Ramsay's next restaurant project is Café Tavolini in Bridgeport, CT. Find out if his experience and expertise will help transform the eatery into a success or if Café Tavolini will have to shut its doors.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 75 votes.

Kitchen Nightmares - S4E5

#6 - Revisited #1 (Season 4 - Episode 5)

Chef Ramsay returns to eateries he's helped in the past, including DownCity in Providence, R.I.; Classic American in West Babylon, N.Y.; and Davide in Boston.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 82 votes.

Kitchen Nightmares - S4E1

#5 - Blackberry's (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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Chef Ramsay heads to New Jersey in hope of helping the owners of Blackberry's improve their service and food quality.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 129 votes.

Kitchen Nightmares - S4E16

#4 - Chiarella's (Season 4 - Episode 16)

Chef Ramsay visits the "City of Brotherly Love" to check in on family-owned Italian restaurant Chiarella's. Although the Philadelphia eatery boasts over 30 years of business, Chef Ramsay is shocked by the restaurant's outdated menu, sloppy service and disorganized staff. Find out if Chef Ramsay is able to infuse the restaurant with classic Italian flair and revive its lackluster dining experience.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 39 votes.

Kitchen Nightmares - S3E8

#3 - Revisited #2 (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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Over the years, Chef Gordon Ramsay has helped numerous restaurant owners get back on their feet by laying the groundwork for their failing restaurants to succeed. It's been a while since Chef Ramsay first paid a visit to these restaurants, so he decides to check in with some of the restaurant owners he has helped in the past and find out if his advice has been put to good use. Find out if he will be pleased with the restaurants' progress or if he will find even more problems than before.

The episode was rated 7.22 from 68 votes.

Kitchen Nightmares - S2E13

#2 - Revisited #1 (Season 2 - Episode 13)

Chef Ramsay revisits Handlebar (Long Island), Casa Roma (Lancaster) and Black Pearl (New York).

The episode was rated 7.11 from 27 votes.

Kitchen Nightmares - S4E15

#1 - Café Hon (Season 4 - Episode 15)

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Chef Ramsay heads to Baltimore, MD, and immediately has his hands full when he visits Café Hon, a Southern Comfort eatery in need not only of a restaurant renovation but also a public image makeover. The owner of Café Hon has come under fire from the city of Baltimore for trademarking the word "Hon," a term of endearment for Baltimore culture. Find out if the restaurant revamp and renewed public image will be enough to win back the city of Baltimore and revive its tradition of southern comfort cooking.

The episode was rated 7.03 from 32 votes.

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