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Kitchen Nightmares: Every Restaurant, Open or Closed

Kitchen Nightmares ran on Fox (2007–2014, 2023–). Our own records span 118 episodes across 10 seasons (2007–2026) and 108 locations across 20 states: 31 are recorded open, 63 closed, 12 renamed, relocated or under new ownership, and 2 unconfirmed. Every one carries its own dated source and a confidence label — nothing here is an undated "closed."

Kitchen Nightmares by the numbers

  • 108 locations tracked
  • 29% recorded open
  • 58% recorded closed
  • 20 states covered
  • 82 at verified confidence

Counts are recomputed on every build from the published dataset. They describe what we have researched and dated, not the show's full run.

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Seasons and episodes

  • Season 1 — 10 episodes, 10 restaurants tracked
  • Season 2 — 12 episodes, 11 restaurants tracked
  • Season 3 — 13 episodes, 11 restaurants tracked
  • Season 4 — 14 episodes, 12 restaurants tracked
  • Season 5 — 16 episodes, 14 restaurants tracked
  • Season 6 — 14 episodes, 13 restaurants tracked
  • Season 7 — 8 episodes, 6 restaurants tracked
  • Season 8 — 10 episodes, 10 restaurants tracked
  • Season 9 — 10 episodes, 10 restaurants tracked
  • Season 10 — 11 episodes, 11 restaurants tracked

Season 1

Ep. Episode Air date Restaurant
1 Peter's September 19, 2007 Peter's
2 Dillon's September 26, 2007 Dillon's
3 The Mixing Bowl October 3, 2007 The Mixing Bowl
4 Seascape October 10, 2007 Seascape
5 The Olde Stone Mill October 17, 2007 The Olde Stone Mill
6 Sebastian's November 7, 2007 Sebastian's
7 Finn McCool's November 14, 2007 Finn McCool's
8 Lela's November 21, 2007 Lela's
9 Campania November 28, 2007 Campania
10 The Secret Garden December 12, 2007 M on High

Season 2

Ep. Episode Air date Restaurant
2 Handlebar September 11, 2008 Handlebar
3 Giuseppi's September 18, 2008 Giuseppi's
4 Trobiano's September 25, 2008 Trobiano's
5 Black Pearl September 25, 2008 Black Pearl
6 J Willy's October 30, 2008 J Willy's
7 Hannah & Mason's November 6, 2008 Hannah & Mason's
8 Jack's Waterfront November 6, 2008 Brownie's on the Lake
9 Sabatiello's November 13, 2008 Sabatiello's
10 Fiesta Sunrise November 13, 2008 Fiesta Sunrise
11 Sante La Brea November 20, 2008 Wirtshaus
12 Cafe 36 November 20, 2008 Cafe 36

Season 3

Ep. Episode Air date Restaurant
1 Hot Potato Cafe January 29, 2010 Lloyd Whiskey Bar
2 Flamangos February 2, 2010 The Junction
3 Bazzini February 5, 2010 Bazzini
4 Mojito February 25, 2010 Mojito
5 Lido di Manhattan Beach March 4, 2010 Lido Di Manhattan
6 Le Bistro March 11, 2010 Le Bistro
7 Casa Roma March 12, 2010 Casa Roma
8 Mama Rita's March 19, 2010 Mama Rita's
9 Anna Vincenzo's March 26, 2010 Anna Vincenzo's
11 Fleming May 7, 2010 Fleming
12 Sushi-Ko May 14, 2010 Sushi-Ko

Season 4

Ep. Episode Air date Restaurant
1 Spanish Pavilion January 21, 2011 Spanish Pavilion
2 Classic American January 28, 2011 Classic American
3 PJ's Steakhouse February 4, 2011 Manor Oktoberfest
5 Grasshopper Also February 18, 2011 Segovia Meson
6 Davide February 25, 2011 Davide
7 Down City March 11, 2011 Circe Restaurant & Bar
9 Cafe Tavolini March 25, 2011 Cafe Tavolini
10 Kingston Cafe April 15, 2011 Kingston Cafe
11 La Frite April 29, 2011 La Frite
12 Capri May 6, 2011 Capri Club
13 Zeke's May 13, 2011 Porter & Luke's
14 Oceana May 20, 2011 Oceana

Season 5

Ep. Episode Air date Restaurant
1 Blackberry's September 23, 2011 Blackberry's
2 Leone's September 30, 2011 Leone's
3 Mike & Nellie's October 7, 2011 Mike & Nellie's
4 Luigi's D'Italia October 14, 2011 Luigi's D'Italia
6 Burger Kitchen November 4, 2011 Burger Kitchen
8 The Greek at the Harbor November 18, 2011 The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood
9 Michon's January 13, 2012 Michon's
10 El Greco January 20, 2012 El Greco
12 Park's Edge February 3, 2012 Park's Edge
13 Spin-A-Yarn Steakhouse February 10, 2012 Spin-A-Yarn Steakhouse
14 Charlie's February 17, 2012 Charlie's
15 Cafe Hon February 24, 2012 Cafe Hon
16 Chiarella's March 23, 2012 Chiarella's
17 Zocalo March 30, 2012 Zocalo

Season 6

Ep. Episode Air date Restaurant
1 La Galleria 33 October 26, 2012 La Galleria 33
3 Mama Maria's November 9, 2012 Mama Maria's
4 Ms. Jean's Southern Cuisine November 16, 2012 Ms. Jean's Southern Cuisine
5 Barefoot Bob's December 7, 2012 Barefoot Bob's
7 Olde Hitching Post Restaurant & Tavern January 25, 2013 Olde Hitching Post Restaurant & Tavern
8 Levanti's Italian Restaurant February 1, 2013 Levanti's Italian Restaurant
9 Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room February 15, 2013 Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room
10 Nino's Italian Restaurant February 22, 2013 Nino's Italian Restaurant
11 Mill Street Bistro March 1, 2013 Mill Street Bistro
13 Yanni's March 15, 2013 Yanni's
14 Prohibition Grille April 26, 2013 Prohibition Grille
15 Chappy's May 3, 2013 Chappy's
16 Amy's Baking Company May 10, 2013 Amy's Baking Company

Season 7

Ep. Episode Air date Restaurant
2 Pantaleone's April 11, 2014 Pantaleone's
3 Old Neighborhood April 18, 2014 Old Neighborhood
4 Kati Allo April 18, 2014 Kati Allo
5 Mangia Mangia April 25, 2014 Mangia Mangia
7 Zayna Flaming Grill May 2, 2014 Zayna Flaming Grill
9 Bella Luna May 16, 2014 Bella Luna

Season 8

Ep. Episode Air date Restaurant
1 Bel Aire September 25, 2023 Bel Aire
2 Bask 46 October 2, 2023 Bask 46
3 In the Drink October 9, 2023 In the Drink
4 Da Mimmo October 16, 2023 Da Mimmo
5 Juicy Box November 6, 2023 Juicy Box
6 Love Bites November 13, 2023 Love Bites
7 El Cantito November 20, 2023 El Cantito
8 South Brooklyn November 27, 2023 South Brooklyn
9 Max's December 4, 2023 Max's
10 Diwan December 4, 2023 Diwan

Season 9

Ep. Episode Air date Restaurant
1 Iberville January 7, 2025 Iberville
3 Voleos January 21, 2025 Voleo's
4 Kindred January 28, 2025 Kindred
5 3 Southern Girls February 4, 2025 3 Southern Girls
6 Kings Blu Jam February 11, 2025 Country Scrambled Cafe
7 Verdict February 18, 2025 Verdict
8 Grumpy George February 25, 2025 Grumpy George
9 Leo's March 4, 2025 Leo's
10 Blake's Place March 11, 2025 Blake's Place
11 Simmer Down March 18, 2025 Simmer Down

Season 10

Ep. Episode Air date Restaurant
1 Freddy's Steak House July 21, 2026 Freddy's Steak House
2 4 Star Diner July 21, 2026 4 Star Diner
3 Love on the Blu July 28, 2026 Love on the Blu
4 Borelli's Pizzeria August 4, 2026 Borelli's Pizzeria
5 Renate's German Restaurant August 11, 2026 Renate's German Restaurant
6 Boodles Restaurant August 18, 2026 Boodles Restaurant
7 Cafe Notte August 25, 2026 Cafe Notte
8 Golden Girls September 1, 2026 Quinn's Family Restaurant
9 Lyla's Family Restaurant September 8, 2026 Lyla's Family Restaurant
11 Wick 'n Ore Kitchen & Tap September 15, 2026 Wick 'n Ore Kitchen & Tap
12 Firenze Restaurant & Pizzeria September 15, 2026 Firenze Restaurant & Pizzeria

About Kitchen Nightmares

Kitchen Nightmares aired on Fox (2007–2014, 2023–) in a rescue format. We list it here in plain text only: no logos, no title-card artwork, no episode stills. The show name is used to identify which episodes featured which restaurants — nothing on this site is affiliated with or endorsed by any network or production company.

Season and episode facts on this hub were compiled from public sources including the show's Wikipedia article . Facts only — never its wording.

Frequently asked questions

How many Kitchen Nightmares restaurants are still open?

Of the 108 locations we track, 31 are recorded open and 63 are recorded closed as of the dates shown on each page. Another 12 changed name, address or ownership rather than simply closing.

Which states does this show cover?

New York, California, New Jersey, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Texas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, Florida, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Washington, Arizona, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Tennessee.

How current are these statuses?

Every record shows the date it was last checked and the source it rests on. If you find one that's out of date, tell us — we aim to resolve corrections within about a week and downgrade a page's confidence label rather than leave a disputed claim standing.