Kitchen Nightmares: Full List of Restaurants That Closed After Gordon Ramsay’s Visit

Maya CurtaincallJuly 10, 2025Last Updated: July 10, 2025

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Every Kitchen Nightmares Restaurant That Closed Down After the Show

Many fans of Kitchen Nightmares often wonder what happened to the restaurants featured on the show after their episode aired. While celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay offers valuable insights and support to struggling establishments, not all of them manage to survive the tough restaurant industry — even after his intervention.

Over the course of the series, Ramsay visited dozens of eateries across the United States, offering critiques, revamping menus, and giving each location a fighting chance. However, the numbers tell a stark story: more than 70 restaurants have closed their doors after appearing on the show.

Why Do So Many Kitchen Nightmares Restaurants Shut Down?

While Ramsay provides helpful strategies and upgrades, several factors contribute to closures — poor management, unresolved internal conflicts, financial issues, or a failure to implement lasting change. Some owners revert to old habits, while others struggle with debts too deep to recover from. This list sheds light on the fate of each restaurant.

Closed Restaurants by Season

Below is a breakdown of all the Kitchen Nightmares restaurants that have closed since their appearance, organized by season:

Season 1 Closures

Peter’s – Dec 2008
Dillon’s – 2009
The Mixing Bowl – Jan 2009
Seascape – Aug 2007
Sebastian’s – Jan 2008
Finn McCool’s – Mar 2012
Lela’s – 2007
Campania – Jan 2011
The Secret Garden – 2015
The Olde Stone Mill – 2018

Season 2 Closures

Handlebar – 2009
Guiseppi’s – Jul 2009
Trobiano’s – 2011
Black Pearl – 2009
J Willy’s – Feb 2009
Hannah & Mason’s – Feb 2010
Jack’s Waterfront – Dec 2010
Sabatiello’s – Nov 2008
Fiesta Sunrise – Sep 2008
Santé La Brea – Jun 2011
Cafe 36 – Apr 2009
La Riviera – 2010

Season 3 Closures

Hot Potato Cafe – Aug 2010
Bazzini – Jun 2010
Mojito – Mar 2016
Casa Roma – Jul 2017
Mama Rita’s – Dec 2010
Anna Vincenzo’s – Apr 2010
Fleming – Oct 2010
Sushi-Ko – Aug 2009

Season 4 Closures

Season 5 Closures

Blackberry’s – Mar 2013
Mike & Nellie’s – Jan 2012
Burger Kitchen – Feb 2012
Michon’s – Aug 2013
El Greco – Dec 2011
Park’s Edge – Jul 2013
Charlie’s Italian – Aug 2012
Cafe Hon – Apr 2022
Chiarella’s – Jun 2015
Zocalo – Jan 2013

Season 6 Closures

La Galleria – Nov 2018
Mama Maria’s – Feb 2023
Barefoot Bob’s – Dec 2016
Levanti’s – Nov 2013
Sam’s Kabob Room – Jan 2014
Nino’s Italian – Aug 2016
Mill Street Bistro – Feb 2016
Prohibition Grille – Jul 2017
Chappy’s – Oct 2014
Amy’s Baking Company – Sep 2015
Ms Jean’s – Oct 2023

Season 7 Closures

Old Neighborhood – May 2016
Kati Allo – Apr 2014
Mangia Mangia – Nov 2014
Bella Luna – Nov 2013
Zayna Flaming Grill – 2024

Season 8 Closures

Da Mimmo – Sep 2024
South Brooklyn Foundry – Jul 2024

Season 9 Closures

Kindred – Dec 2024

Final Thoughts

Kitchen Nightmares is a reminder that running a successful restaurant involves more than great food — leadership, adaptability, and financial acumen are just as critical. For many of these restaurants, the show provided a final chance to turn things around, but only a few managed to endure.