Restaurant Impossible Updates

Here is where I will keep updated statistics of the restaurants that have appeared on Restaurant Impossible.  This will be continually updated, so feel free to bookmark it and share it with others.

There are relevant links to the updates from this site, as well as links to reasons why restaurants have closed or have sold their restaurants.

I have kept comments available on this page, so if you see anything I may have missed or have any updates regarding a restaurant status, feel free to leave a comment.  If you just have a general comment about a specific episode, please leave that comment in the episode update on the site.

Running Total Of Episodes That Have Aired - 114 of 194 Restaurants Have Closed, 3 Restaurants Have Sold, and 77 of 194 Restaurants Are Still Open with the same owners.


Season Nineteen (2021) - 2 of 2 Restaurants Open

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
1	From Across the Pond	Colleyville, TX	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Owner Lee is very thankful for the makeover. Full Original Update.
2	Fun Time Cafe	Joshua, TX	Open	Still open and the reviews are mixed.  They were happy with the makeover. Full Original Update.

Season Eighteen (2021) - 24 of 24 Restaurants Open

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
1	Don Luis Restaurant	Billings, MT	Open	Still open and reviews have been mostly positive with people liking the food, decor and service. Full Original Update.
2	Boutte's Bayou Restaurant	Lafitte, LA	Open	Still open and reviews have been mostly positive with people liking the food, atmosphere and makeover. Full Original Update.
3	Cafe No Fur	Las Vegas, NV	Open	Still open and reviews have been mixed.  Restaurant was operating as drive-thru during pandemic, but it is fully open again. Full Original Update.
4	The Emporium	Hawk Springs, WY	Open	Still open and reviews have been all positive. Reviews before makeover were also good. Full Original Update.
5	Cosentino's Ristorante	Geneva, NY	Open	Still open and reviews have are mixed with some complaints about service. Full Original Update.
6	Millonzi's Restaurant	Fairplay, CO	Open	Still open and reviews are mostly positive and some mention how packed the restaurant was. Full Original Update.
7	Cafe Di Francesca's	Buffalo, NY	Open	Still open and reviews are mostly positive have definitely improved from before. Full Original Update.
8	Park Vue Soul Food Bar and Restaurant	Buffalo, NY	Open	Still open and reviews are mostly positive with people liking the food. Restaurant is having trouble finding staff to expand hours. Full Original Update.
9	Polaris Street Cafe	Las Vegas, NV	Open	Still open and the reviews were very positive both before and after the makeover. Full Original Update.
10	Burnt Offerings	Las Vegas, NV	Open	Still open and the reviews were positive both before and after the makeover. Impacted by decreased tourism. Full Original Update.
11	The Anchor	Louisville, TN	Open	Still open and the reviews are positive with people liking the food and atmosphere. Full Original Update.
12	Mr. B's Southern Kitchen	Tampa, FL	Open	Still open and the reviews are positive with people liking the food and new updates. Full Original Update.
13	Z Fish House	Loudon, TN	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive but some regulars don't like the menu changes. Full Original Update.
14	Turnpike's Rest Stop	Springhill, FL	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive before and after the makeover. Still serving big portions. Full Original Update.
15	Deraney's Two City Tavern	Barnesville, GA	Open	Still open and the reviews are mixed. Doesn't have social media at the moment. Full Original Update.
16	J's Restaurant	Waveland, MS	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Owners have same menu with Robert's additions. Full Original Update.
17	Big Tom's Backyard Bar & Grill	Cleveland, TN	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Similar menu with Robert's additions. Full Original Update.
18	Grille No. 13	Waldorf, MD	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Operates as a bar too, but makeover was only for the restaurant area. Full Original Update.
19	Soul Food in the Park	York, PA	Open	Still open and the minimal reviews are positive. Open limited hours. Full Original Update.
20	Ship Inn	Exton, PA	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Listed for sale for over $2 million. Full Original Update.
21	On the Bayou	Milwaukee, WI	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Hours listed online are confusing. Full Original Update.
22	A Pizza Melody	Las Vegas, NV	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Owners thankful for the makeover. Full Original Update.
23	Mexican Village	Milwaukee, WI	Open	Still open and the reviews are mixed. Full Original Update.
24	Gaston's Bistro	Orland Hills, IL	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Full Original Update.

Season Seventeen (2020) - 4 of 4 Restaurants Open

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
4	Ginger Monkey	Chandler, AZ	Open	Still open and reviews have been mostly positive. Weren't bad before the makeover. Restaurant currently listed for sale. Full Original Update.
3	T Phillip's Ale House and Grill	Glendora, CA	Open	Still open and the reviews have been positive since the makeover despite government shutdowns. Site is available for lease. Full Original Update.
2	Habanera and the Guero	Houston, TX	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Reviews were positive before the makeover as well. Some think the location is bad. Full Original Update.
1	Loyd Have Mercy	Titusville, FL	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Reviews were positive before the makeover as well. Had restaurant inspection violations a few months after makeover. Full Original Update.

Season Sixteen (2019-2020) - 11 of 12 Restaurants Open, 1 of 12 Restaurants Closed

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
12	Taverna Trela	Delray Beach, FL	Closed	Still open and the reviews are somewhat negative. No working website or Facebook page when episode aired. Closed in 2020. Full Original Update.
11	Lil G's Kajun Restaurant	Belle Chasse, LA	Open	Still open and the reviews are positive about the food, but there are some negative reviews about service. Full Original Update.
10	Blue Orleans	Chattanooga, TN	Open	Still open and the reviews are very positive with a few negative about service. Full Original Update.
9	The Balcony	Larose, LA	Open	Still open and the reviews available are pretty much all positive. Full Original Update.
8	Drake's Place	Ferguson, MO	Open	Still open and the reviews are very positive, but were also very positive before the makeover. Full Original Update.
7	Garrett's Mill & Brewing Company	Garrettsville, OH	Open	Still open and the reviews are mixed, but have improved from before. People love the view and the makeover. Full Original Update.
6	Carmine's Chianti Cow	Port Jervis, NY	Open	Still open and the reviews are mixed. Dropped the Carmine's from the name during makeover and goes still by Chianti Cow. Full Original Update.
5	Foxfire Grill	Alexandria, VA	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. They were also positive before the makeover. Full Original Update.
4	Perella's Ristorante	Warren, RI	Open	Still open and the reviews are mixed but somewhat improved from before the makeover. Full Original Update.
3	Edgar's Restaurant	Akron, OH	Open	Still open and the reviews are mostly positive. Glenn has kept a lot of the menu changes, but did add some items back. Full Original Update.
2	Rossini Cucina Italiana	Ridgeland, MS	Open	Still open and the reviews are mixed. Mixed reviews about the food and negative reviews about prices. Has kept menu, but started adding items back. Full Original Update.
1	Southern Grille of Ellendale	Ellendale, DE	Open	Still open and the reviews are mixed. Positive reviews about food, but negative reviews about service. Full Original Update.

Season Fifteen(2019) - 6 of 8 Restaurants Open, 2 of 8 Restaurants Closed

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
8	Madison Street Retro Diner	Muncie, IN	Open	Still open and the reviews are mixed. The restaurant said the increased business allowed them to buy another grill and they now server breakfast all day. Full Original Update.
7	Besse's on Clear Lake	Tomahawk, WI	Open	Still open and the reviews are somewhat negative with complaints about service.  The restaurant is listed for sale, but also was before the makeover. Full Original Update.
6	Al's Seafood	Essex, MD	Open	Still open and the reviews are mixed since the makeover. Full Original Update.
5	Rosie's Diner	North Chemsford, MA	Open	Still open with somewhat positive reviews. People say it has been busy. Full Original Update.
4	Mike Audia's Restaurant - Catering	Nutter Fort, WV	Closed	Still open with somewhat positive reviews. Make has the community rooting for his success. Full Original Update. Closed in January 2020 when landlord decided to sell the building.
3	Chez Olga	Grand Rapids, MI	Open	Still open with very positive reviews (especially for the food), but the reviews before the makeover were also positive. Full Original Update.
2	McLanks Family Restaurant	Columbia, MO	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews.  Sheila said business improved since the makeover, but locals say it always looks empty. Owner/Son was arrested for homicide in May 2021. Closed in June 2021.  Full Original Update.
1	Josephine's Cooking	Chicago, IL	Open	Still open with mixed reviews.  The restaurant opened another location shortly after the Restaurant Impossible makeover. Full Original Update.

Season Fourteen(2019) - 3 of 4 Restaurants Open, 1 of 4 Restaurants Closed

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
4	Copper Steer Steakhouse	Safford, AZ	Open	Still open with mixed reviews.  The restaurant is currently for sale. Full Original Update.
3	Incredible Cafe	San Diego, CA	Open	Still open with mostly positive reviews. People love the work Restaurant Impossible did, but there are a few complaints about higher prices. Full Original Update.
2	Filomena's Italian Kitchen and Market	Costa Mesa, CA	Open	Still open with mostly positive reviews. The reviews were also good before the makeover. Full Original Update.
1	Rosie's Cafe	Escondido, CA	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews for the food and positive reviews for the atmosphere and service.  Full Original Update. Rosie was involved in a serious motorcycle accident and RI filmed another episode to raise money. The restaurant closed in March 2020 - Info on closure.

Season Thirteen(2016) - 4 of 8 Restaurants Open, 4 of 8 Restaurants Closed

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
8	Broad Street Bistro	North Versailles, PA	Open	Still open with pretty much all positive reviews. People like the makeover, food and service. Full Original Update.
7	Cray Eatery & Drinkery - Renamed Factory on 4th	Columbus, OH	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews and a lot of negative reviews about service.  The positive reviews seem to like the food. Full Original Update. Closed around 8/2016
6	So Natural Organic Restaurant	Harker Heights, TX	Open	Still open with pretty much all positive reviews both before and after the makeover. Reported 50% increase in business. Full Original Update.
5	SiP Bistro	Holly Springs, NC	Closed	Still open with mostly positive reviews complimenting decor and food.  Some complaints about service. Full Original Update. Closed in October 2017.
4	Peppino's Ristorante Italiano	Oviedo, FL	Closed	Still open with mostly negative reviews with a lot of complaints about wait times for food. Closed in January 2020. Full Original Update.
3	BFE Bar and Grill - Renamed Pointers Grill at Hancock Landing	Waynesboro, GA	Open	Still open with mostly positive reviews, but a few complaints about service. There was a murder at restaurant a year before makeover. Restaurant location near a power plant. Full Original Update.
2	De Rican Chef	Virginia Beach, VA	Open	Still open with mostly positive reviews, but the reviews were also positive before the makeover. Full Original Update.
1	Starlite Restaurant & Pizza	West Orange, NJ	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews that are better than before the makeover.  People like the pizza. Restaurant is behind on taxes. Closed in late 2020/early 2021. Full Original Update.

Season Twelve (2015) - 1 of 7 Restaurants Open, 2 of 7 Restaurants Closed

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
7	La Casa Bianca	Whitehouse Station, NJ	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews. Full Original Update. Closed some time around March 2016 and the property is up for lease.
6	Cape Horn Family Restaurant	Red Lion, PA	Closed	Still open with a lot of complaints about prices for the area. Does not have a Facebook Page or website. Full Original Update.  Closed in August 2016
5	Stella's Dine Inn	New Kensington, PA	Open	Still open with all positive reviews.  Reviews before the makeover were also positive.  Full Original Update.
4	Ellendale's Restaurant	Nashville, TN	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews.  Owner appeared on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives for another one of her restaurants.  Full Original Update. Closed in July 2018
3	Copper Still CD Vodka Lounge & Eatery	Crestwood, IL	Closed	Still open with limited reviews. Opened about 8 months before the Restaurant Impossible makeover, and didn't seem to be struggling.  Full Original Update.  Moved to another location in 2016. That location later closed
2	Lake Arrowhead Sports Grille	Blue Jay, CA	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews and complaints about service and high prices vs. quality of food. Keeps an up-to-date Facebook page.  Full Original Update. Closed in March 2018
1	Theresa's Restaurant	Bradenton, FL	Closed	Still open with mostly positive reviews but mixed reviews about the owner.  Closed in early 2021.  Full Original Update.

Season Eleven (2015) - 3 of 8 Restaurants Open, 5 of 8 Restaurants Closed

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
8	The JuJu Bag Cafe	New Orleans, LA	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews. Not very active on Facebook.  Full Original Update. The restaurant closed in 2018
7	Caffe Positano/ Tornatore's Pizzeria	Orlando, FL	Open	Still open with above average reviews.  Had good reviews before the makeover too. Restaurant is happy with makeover. Full Original Update.
6	Gigi's Music Cafe	Sunrise, FL	Open	Still open with minimal reviews. Keeps an up-to-date Facebook Page. Expanded and renovated shortly before RI visited. Full Original Update.
5	Lyon's Pharmacy	Elkton, MD	Closed	Still open with minimal reviews. Keeps an up-to-date Facebook Page. Full Original Update. Closed in 10/2017
4	Zest Bistro - Lemon Tree Grocer	Downers Grove, IL	Closed	People like the food but there are complaints about service. Full Original Update. Closed at the end of 2015 for renovations with plans to reopen. They never reopened.
3	CocoaModa	Calvert, TX	Open	Still open with no post RI reviews.  Had great reviews before RI came to do the makeover. Only serves dinners on Friday and Saturday. Full Original Update.  No longer serves dinners.  Chef Ken was injured in a near fatal ladder fall.
2	Valentino's Trattoria / Italian Bistro	Summerville, SC	Closed	Still open with average to above average reviews. Keeps an up-to-date Facebook page.  Full Original Update. Closed in late 2015
1	Whabah Steakhouse	Bowling Green, KY	Closed	Still open with a lot of negative reviews with complaints about service. Restaurant is supposedly up for sale.  Full Original Update. Closed just months after the show aired - Info on the closing.

Season Ten (2014-2015) - 1 of 7 Restaurants Open, 6 of 7 Restaurants Closed

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
7	Bene Pizza and Pasta	Omaha, NE	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews.  Complaints about mediocre food/service.   Full Original Update.  Closed in July 2015 - More info on the closing.
6	Dog and Pony Ale House	Renton, WA	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews.  People like the drink selection but are mixed on the food/menu.   Full Original Update. Closed around late 2018/early 2019.
5	Zoog's Caveman Cookin'	Port Hadlock, WA	Closed	Still open with some negative reviews about their food.  People like the decor.  Full Original Update. Closed in 3/2015 - More information on the closing.
4	Mystic Treats	Ashland, OR	Closed	Closed before the episode even aired. Makeover in November 2014, closed in December 2014 due to being behind on rent.  More detailed info on the closing.
3	Shade Tree Customs & Cafe	Albuquerque, NM	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews.  Keeps an up to date Facebook page. Full Original Update. Closed in November 2015 - More info on Closure.
2	Knife & Fork Gastropub	San Antonio, TX	Closed	Still open with some positive reviews.  Owners did not like their Restaurant Impossible experience and said the show cost them money. Full Original Update.  Closed some time in late 2015.
1	Mama E's Wings and Waffles	Oklahoma City, OK	Open	Still open with mostly positive reviews.  Does not have a website or Facebook page. Full Original Update.

Season Nine (2014) - 5 of 13 Restaurants Open, 8 of 13 Restaurants Closed

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
13	Papa C's Eastside Cafe	Fairport, NY	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews as recent as 7/2015. Newest reviews are better. A lot of complaints about service.  Full Original Update. Closed in December 2016
12	Abudanza	Wilbraham, MA	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews as recent as 2/2015. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. Opened another restaurant location a month after the makeover  Full Original Update.  Closed in 4/2015 - Info on the closing.
11	Padre Rita Grill	South Padre Island, TX	Open	Still open with more negative than positive reviews. Lot of 1-star reviews, but recent reviews are more positive. Keeps an up to date Facebook page.  Full Original Update.
10	Mamma Lucrezia's	Bellefonte, PA	Open	Still open with mixed reviews, but a lot of recent 5-star reviews. Cooking with fresh ingredients and started to serve lunch. Full Original Update.
9	Green Beret Club - Renamed Smoke Bomb Grille	Fort Bragg, NC	Open	This was a military special, which turned the club into more of a restaurant. People didn't like that or RI taking down photos of soldiers. RI may not have had much input though. Full Original Update.
8	Spicy Bar & Grill	Falls Church, VA	Closed	The restaurant was sold to new owners before the episode aired. Full Original Update.  That restaurant is now closed
7	El Bistro - Renamed Renae's Corner	Titusville, PA	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. Restaurant was listed for sale before the episode aired. Full Original Update. Closed in 1/2015 - Info on the closing.
6	Uncle Andy's Diner	South Portland, ME	Closed	Still open with below average reviews due to service and cleanliness. Full Original Update. Closed in May 2020 - More info on closure.
5	The Country Cow Restaurant & Bar	Campton, NH	Open	Still open mostly positive reviews and people love the location. Full Original Update.  Owners changed name to The Covered Bridge Farm Table Restaurant & Bar. Restaurant is currently for sale.
4	Pomona Golf & Country Club	Egg Harbor City, NJ	Open	Still open with only a few reviews since the makeover. More of a 9-hole Golf Course than a restaurant. Full Original Update.
3	Paul's Bar and Bowling	Paterson, NJ	Closed	Still open with average to above average reviews. More of a Bar/Bowling alley than a restaurant. Closed in September 2020. Full Original Update.
2	Marie's at Ummat Cafe	Atlanta, GA	Closed	Still open with a lot of positive reviews for their food. Better reviews as of late. Full Original Update.  Restaurant closed in 2018
1	Fork Diner	Calhoun, GA	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews as recent as 9/2014. Complaints about small menu/high prices. Restaurant trying to raise $25,000 for through a fundraiser for unpaid debts. Full Original Update. Closed in 10/2014 - More Info on Closing.

Season Eight (2014) - 1 of 12 Restaurants Open, 11 of 12 Restaurants Closed

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
12	Portu-Greek Cafe	Hudson, FL	Closed	Still open with above average reviews. Lot of recent 5-star reviews. Restaurant was listed for sale before the episode even aired. Full Original Update. Closed in 2017
11	Grace's Place Bagels & Deli	Palm Coast, FL	Closed	Still open with a lot of below average reviews as recent as 5/2014. Complaints about the restaurant and the makeover. Had to close for a day in 9/2014 due to rodent activity found during restaurant inspection. Full Original Update. Closed for good in 11/2014, again, due to rats - Info on the closing.
10	Big Jim's Bama Q	Hammondville, AL	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews as recent as 9/2015. Does not have an up to date website or Facebook Page. Full Original Update. Closed some time in early 2016.
9	Cave Inn BBQ	Winter Garden, FL	Closed	Still open with average to above average reviews as recent as 5/2014. Owners were on 24 Hour Restaurant Battle. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. Full Original Update. Closed in 10/2014 - Info on the Closing.
8	Bumbinos Italian Ristorante	Orange City, FL	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews as recent as 6/2014. Added old menu items back to new menu. Full Original Update. Closed in 8/2014 just 4 months after the show aired - More info on the closing.
7	Bryant's Seafood World	Hueytown, AL	Closed	Still open with minimal reviews as recent as 5/2015, which are mixed. Some complaints about prices. Closed sometime in late 2015. Full Original Update.
6	Urban Roots	Oklahoma City, OK	Closed	Still open with mostly positive reviews as recent as 1/2015. Reviews weren't too bad before the makeover. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. Full Original Update. Closed in June 2015 - Info on the closing.
5	Gratifi Kitchen and Bar	Houston, TX	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews as recent as 7/2015. A lot of complaints about service. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. Closed in 7/2016.  Full Original Update.
4	Mama Della's NY City Pizzeria	Baton Rouge, LA	Closed	Still open with above average reviews as recent as 3/2014. Had above average reviews before the Restaurant Impossible visit. Still some complaints about owner Barry. Full Original Update. Closed in late 2014 - Info on the closing.
3	Pasion Latin Fusion	Albuquerque, NM	Closed	Still open with above average reviews as recent as 4/2017. Had above average reviews before the Restaurant Impossible visit. One of the best reviewed restaurants from the show. Full Original Update. Closed on June 1, 2017
2	Tootie's Texas BBQ	Cathedral City, CA	Closed	Still open with good reviews to start, but bad reviews recently. Full Original Update. The owner Eileen passed away in 5/2014 (Link). Restaurant closed in 2/2015 - Info on the closing.
1	Mill Creek Cattle Co. (BBQ)	Redlands, CA	Open	Still open with average reviews. Full Original Update.

Season Seven (2013 - 2014) - 9 of 12 Restaurants Closed, 3 of 12 Restaurants Still Open

 

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
13	Estrada's Restaurant	Daly City, CA	Closed	Still open with mixed reviews as recent as 7/2015. Reviews as of late are more positive. Full Original Update. Restaurant closed in 2/2019 - More info on closure.
12	Hillbillies Restaurant	Murphys, CA	Open	Still open with mixed reviews as recent as 6/2015. Owner was also on Cupcake Wars. Full Original Update.
11	Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill	Auburn, WA	Open	Still open with mixed reviews as recent as 6/2015. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page.  Had permit issues and has replaced some RI changes to put back pool tables. Operates more like a bar.  Full Original Update.
10	Heather's Country Kitchen	Plains, MT	Closed	Still open with minimal reviews, but recent reviews are positive. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. Full Original Update. Closed in 2017
9	Goombazz Big City Eatzz	Rock Island, IL	Closed	Still open with below average reviews as recent as 1/2014. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. Full Original Update. Goombazz closed in 2/2014 - More information on the closing.
8	LBI Pancake House/ Ship Point Firehouse	Ship Bottom, NJ	N/A	Not applicable as this was a Holiday Impossible special to help Hurricane Sandy victims.
7	Mike La Susa's Italian Restaurant	Oak Creek, WI	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 7/2015. Complaints about the menu and prices. Had better reviews before Restaurant Impossible.  Full Original Update. Closed in November 2015
6	Seven	La Porte, IN	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 11/2013. Keeps an up to date Facebook. Restaurant was listed for sale before episode aired. Full Original Update. Closed in 9/2014 - More information on the closing.
5	Georgia Boy Cafe	Hagerstown, MD	Closed	Still open with average to below average reviews as recent as 11/2013. Keeps an up to date Facebook. Full Original Update. Closed in 7/2014 - More Information on the closing.
4	Coach Lamp Restaurant	Louisville, KY	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 5/2015. Better reviews as of late. Keeps an up to date Facebook. Full Original Update. Closed in 9/2015 and removed all RI updates/suggestions.  Rebranded as Brooke and Billy's Bites, Bourbon, and Brews.
3	Windsor 75 Restaurant	Windsor, CT	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 7/2015. Keeps an up to date Facebook. Full Original Update. Closed at the end of August 2015.
2	Ducky's Family Restaurant	Kokomo, IN	Closed	Still open with average to above average reviews as recent as 10/2013. The restaurant is up for sale before the episode aired. Full Original Update. Closed in 12/2013 due to unpaid taxes.  More info on the closing.
1	Mama Campisi's	St. Louis, MO	Open	Still open with average to above average reviews as recent as 7/2015. Keeps an up to date Facebook page. Full Original Update

Season Six (2013) - 11 of 13 Restaurants Closed, 2 of 13 Restaurants Still Open

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
13	Aponte's Pizzeria	Mason, Ohio	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 7/2015. Reviews were better before the makeover. Many people like the old pizza and menu better.  Most recent reviews are better. Full Original Update. Aponte's closed in late 2018.
12	Benner Street Restaurant	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Closed	Still open with average to below average reviews as recent as 7/2013. Complaints about smaller menu and higher prices.  Full Original Update. Closed in 9/2014 - More info on closing.
11	Edible's - Renamed Hurley's American Grille	Horsham, Pennsylvania	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 8/2014.  Renamed Hurley's American Grille during episode. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page.   Full Original Update. Closed in December 2014 - More info on the closing.
10	Kalico Kitchen	Douglas, Michigan	Closed	Still open with below average reviews as recent as 11/2013.  There seems to be a lot of issues.  Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. Restaurant is up for sale right now.   Full Original Update. The Restaurant closed in 12/2013 - Info on closing
9	Angelo's Restaurant	Woodstock, Illinois	Closed	Still open with below average reviews as recent as 12/2013.  Full Original Update. Closed in 12/2013 - Information on the closing.
8	Pier West	Twin Lakes, Wisconsin	Closed	Still open with average to below average reviews as recent as 11/2013.  Full Original Update. Closed in 1/2014 - Information on the closing.
7	Pinehurst Country Lodge	Greeley, Pennsylvania	Closed	Still open with average to above average reviews as recent as 7/2015.  Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. Hired a new chef in August 2013  Full Original Update. Closed in 10/2015 - More info on the closing
6	Bryan's Smokehouse Bar-B-Q & Catering	Lufkin, Texas	Closed	Still open with below average reviews as recent as 10/2013.  Bad food/service, and high prices.  Full Original Update. Restaurant was sold in 2/2014 - More info on the sale and a bit of controversy. Closed in late 2014
5	Wagon Wheel	Smyrna, Delaware	Closed	Still open with below average reviews as recent as 8/2014.  Full Original Update. Closed in 9/2014 - More info on the closing.
4	Mom & Dad's Italian   Restaurant	DeFuniak Springs, Florida	Open	Still open with above average reviews as recent as 1/2015.  Had good reviews before the RI visit.  Keep an up to date Facebook Page.  Full Original Update
3	Smitty's Restaurant	Clearwater, Florida	Closed	Still open with minimal reviews.  Had a bug problem on the episode, and still had bugs at an inspection a month after RI makeover.  Full Original Update. Closed in 7/2014 - Info on the closing.
2	Old World Italian Restaurant	Murrells Inlet,   South Carolina	Closed	Still open with average to above average reviews as recent as 6/2013.  Had good reviews before the RI visit. Full Original Update.  Closed in 9/2013.  Information on the closing.
1	Joe Willy's Seafood House	Fishkill, NY	Open	Still open with average to above average reviews as recent as 7/2015.  Full Original Update

Season Five (2012-2013) - 12 of 13 Restaurants Closed, 1 of 13 Restaurants still Open

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
13	Sweet Tea's	Pineville, North Carolina	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 7/2014.  Full Original Update. Closed in 7/2014 - Information on the closing.
12	Soup To Nuts Diner	Tavares, Florida	Closed	Still open with terrible reviews as recent as 3/2013.     Will have to watch this one. Full Original Update. UPDATE - Closed on 5/14/2013 - Info On Closing.
11	Caseyville Café	Caseyville, Illinois	Closed	Still open with terrible reviews as recent as 9/2013.  Will have to watch this one.  Full Original Update. UPDATE - Closed in 2/2014. Information on the closing.
10	Maniaci's Italian Bistro	Mohnton, Pennsylvania	Closed	Still open with limited reviews, but the reviews are pretty average.  Reviews as recent as 10/2013.  Keeps up to date Facebook Page. Full Original Update. UPDATE - Closed in 4/2014 - Information on the closing.
9	Dinner Bell	Madison, Tennessee	Closed	Had average to bad reviews and closed in April 2013.   Owner badmouthed RI experience after it aired.  Full Original Update.  Closed on 4/16/2013 - Info on Closing
8	Nanny Goats Cafe and Feed Bin	Kilgore, Texas	Closed	The owner sold the restaurant before the episode even aired.  Still operated under the name Nanny Goats Café.  Full Original Update. The new Nanny Goats closed in November 2013.
7	Sapori D'Italia	Fountain Hills, Arizona	Open	Still open with good to very good reviews as recent as 7/2015.  One of the best reviewed restaurants from the show.  Full Original Update
6	Windseeker Restaurant	The Dalles, Oregon	Closed	Pretty bad reviews as of late regarding the food and service.  Reviews as recent as 11/2014.  Full Original Update.. Listed for sale in 11/2013. Closed around March 2015.
5	Whiskey Creek Steakhouse	Keyport, Washington	Closed	Despite negative reviews to start, many of the newer reviews are positive.  Reviews as recent as 9/2013.  Keeps up to date Facebook Page. Moved their restaurant in 7/2013 to a location across the street. Full Original Update. New ownership as of 11/2013 (Facebook link). Closed in August 2016
4	Rising Sun   Bistro	Kalispell,    Montana	Closed	Still Open with average to above average reviews as recent as 3/2014.  Lot of complaints about service. Currently listed For Sale. Full Original Update. Closed in 3/2014 - Info on the closing.
3	Bronk’s Bar and Grill	Lake City, Minnesota	Closed	Still Open with average to above average reviews as recent as 8/2013. Some complaints about service.  Keeps an up to date Facebook page.  Full Original Update.  UPDATE - Closed in 11/2013 - Info on the Closing.
2	Rohrer's Tavern	North Bend,  Ohio	Closed	Still Open with average reviews as recent as 1/2014.  Better reviews as of late.  Keeps an up to date Facebook page.  Full Original Update. UPDATE - Closed in 4/2013 - Info on the closing.
1	Poco's on the Boulevard	Kansas City, Missouri	Closed	Still Open with pretty good reviews, although there are some 1-star ones.  Better reviews as of late. Moved to a smaller location in 3/2015. Closed some time in early 2016.  Full Original Update

Season Four (2012) - 10 of 13 restaurants Closed, 2 of 13 restaurants Open, 1 restaurant Sold

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
13	Oleander Bar And Grill	Olean, New York	Closed	Still open with average to below average reviews as recent as 9/2013. Keeps an up to date Facebook page.  Full Original Update. Closed in 11/2013 - Info on the Closing.
12	Valley Inn	Palos Hills, Illinois	Open	Still open with average reviews as recent as 5/2015. A lot of bad filtered reviews on Yelp.  Keeps an up to date Facebook page.  Full Original Update
11	Whistle Stop	Hot Springs, Arkansas	Closed	Closed in February of 2013, with the owner blaming everyone else.  Episode originally aired October 2012 - Full Original Update
10	Maple Tree Cafe	Las Vegas, Nevada	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 8/2013. Mostly below average reviews lately. Opened 2 additional locations in Lucky's Lounge, which was stated in the Full Original Update. Closed in 10/2013 - Info on the closing.
9	Michele's	Corry, Pennsylvania	Closed	Still open, with very few reviews, which are poor.  Most recent review 1/2015.  Full original update.  Closed mid to late 2015 according to online reviews.
8	Paliani's Restaurant	Burton, Michigan	Closed	Closed at the end of 2012 - Information on the closing.  Episode originally aired September 2012.  Full Original Update.
7	Frankie's	Three Rivers, Michigan	Sold	Still open with average to below average reviews as recent as 11/2014.  Keeps an up to date Facebook page. Full Original Update. Sold and under new management
6	Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant	Lebanon, New Hampshire	Open	Still open with average to above average reviews as recent as 7/2015.  Has an up to date Twitter Account.  Full Original Update
5	Stella's Italian Restaurant	Stratford, Connecticut	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 5/2014.  Keeps their Facebook page up to date.  Full Original Update. Closed in 5/2014 - Info on the closing.
4	Italian Village	Milmont Park, Pennsylvania	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 12/2013.  Full Original Update. Closed in 7/2014 - Information on the closing.
3	Zandi's Grill	Millersville, Maryland	Closed	Still open with average reviews to above average reviews.  Reviews as recent as 11/2014.  Closed in Early 2015 - Info on the closing.
2	The Main Dish	Meridianville, Alabama	Closed	Sold the business in February of 2013.  Show aired July 2012.  Here is a post on their facebook page about it.
1	Longbranch Steak and Seafood	Fayetteville, Georgia	Closed	Closed in August of 2012, just a month after the show aired in July 2012.  Having cockroaches didn't help.

Season Three (2012) - 9 of 12 restaurants Closed, 2 of 12 restaurants still Open, 1 of 12 restaurants Sold

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
13	Horton's Kids	Washington, DC	N/A	Not applicable as it was for charity and is not a restaurant
12	Pollard's Bar-B-Que	Memphis, Tennessee	Open	Still open with pretty good reviews.  Reviews as recent as 7/2015. Very good reviews lately.  Keeps an up to date Facebook page.
11	University Grill	Burlington, North Carolina	Closed	Still open with average reviews.  Reviews as recent as 3/2013. UPDATE - Closed in June 2013 - Information on the Closing
10	Ristorante     Barolo	Aptos,        California	Closed	Still open with average to bad reviews.  Reviews as recent as 5/2013.  UPDATE - Sold in May 2013 - Details on the restaurant being sold. New restaurant occupies the space.
9	Pappas Restaurant	Benicia, California	Closed	Closed as of 3/24/2013.  Had average to bad reviews.  Update on the Closing
8	Mama Lee's Soul Food Restaurant	San Antonio,    Texas	Closed	Still open with average to above average reviews.  Reviews as recent as 5/2013.  Closed 6/2013.  Information on the Closing.
7	Pelican Grill	Seabrook, Texas	Sold	Still open with average reviews.  Only open for breakfast and lunch.  Reviews as recent as 9/2013. New ownership as of September 2013.
6	Valley View	Quarryville, Pennsylvania	Closed	Closed on March 8, 2012, before the Restaurant Impossible episode even aired.  RI episode aired March 12, 2012
5	Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse	Tupelo,    Mississippi	Open	Still open with pretty good reviews as recent as 6/2015. Above average reviews lately.
4	Del's	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Closed	Still open with a lot of terrible and 1 star reviews.  Reviews as recent as 2/2015.  Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. Closed in May 2015 - Info on the closing.
3	Anna Maria's	Dunmore, Pennsylvania	Closed	Still open with so-so reviews.  Reviews as recent as 5/2013.  Closed in August 2013.  Information on the Closing.
2	Chatterbox	Windham, New Hampshire	Closed	Closed as of January 2013.  According to comments on their facebook page, they supposedly closed due to vandalism, and never reopened.  Will watch this one to see if it reopens.  Update - Closed for good and a new restaurant is taking over the space.
1	Moss' Prime Rib & Spaghetti House	Elyria, Ohio	Closed	Still open, however the owner recently tried to sell the restaurant at an auction in Dec. 2012.  The restaurant didn't sell at auction, but remains open for now.  Closed in April 2013 - Info on Closing

Season Two (2011-2012) - 13 of 16 Restaurants Closed, 3 of 16 Restaurants still Open,

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
18	Hoffman's Bistro and Patisserie	Santa Cruz, California	Closed	Open with average to above average reviews.  A lot of reviews and Facebook page kept up to date. Closed in 1/2018.
17	Sullivan's	Fruita, Colorado	Closed	Closed according to Yelp and Urbanspoon.  Closed as of July 2012.  Episode originally aired January 2012
16	Wildcat Café	Canton, Ohio	N/A	Not Applicable as this was for a school cafeteria makeover.
15	St. James Soup Kitchen	Newark, New Jersey	N/A	Not Applicable as this was a charity and not a restaurant.
14	Coffee's Boilin' Pot	Madisonville, Louisiana	Closed	Closed in July 2012.  Episode originally aired November 2011.  A new restaurant with a new owner is currently at the location.
13	McShane's	East Syracuse, New York	Closed	Open and very good reviews regarding the food they are serving, especially the chicken. Facebook page is up to date.  McShane's Closed on 5/24/2013 and plan to open a food truck - Info on Closing
12	Mad Cactus	Strongsville, Ohio	Closed	Still open, but tons of bad reviews, and there are also rumors going around that it will be closing.  Will have to check back soon.  From an article in Sept. 2012 - "Old menu is back, and owner says if Robert Irvine returned, 'I'd lock the door.' Closed July 2013 - Info on Closing
11	Cap'n and the Cowboy	Port Charlotte, Florida	Closed	Closed in November of 2012. A facebook post on their page blamed the landlord for charging way too much for the lease.
10	The Trails   Eatery	San Diego, California	Open	Seems to be thriving as a lot of reviews say how packed the place is.  Reviews as recent as 7/2015. Owner Stacey Poon-Kinney was on Food Network Star.
9	Off Street Cafe	Cerritos, California	Open	Average to slightly above average reviews.  Reviews as recent as 7/2015.  Most recent reviews are very good.  Keeps an up to date Facebook Page
8	Mamma D's	Pipersville, Pennsylvania	Closed	Pretty good reviews as of late.  Reviews as recent as 8/2013.  Keeps an up to date Facebook page.  Closed in 10/2013 - Info on the closing.
7	Scrimmages	Wilmington, Delaware	Closed	Not many reviews. The ones there are average to bad.  Reviews as recent as 6/2013.  Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. Closed and a new restaurant took over in 3/2014
6	Pastori's	Ellington, Connecticut	Closed	Average to below average reviews as recent as 3/2014.  Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. Closed in June 2014 - More info on the closing.
5	Snooty Fox	Indianapolis,   Indiana	Closed	Closed in October of 2011 after 29 years in business.  Episode originally aired in August 2011.  Article on the closing.
4	County Fare	Stafford, Virginia	Closed	Closed in October of 2011.  Episode originally aired in July 2011, so not long after that. Article just months after where the owner said they were still struggling.
3	Sweet Tea	Chapin, South Carolina	Closed	Closed in November of 2011.  Episode originally aired July 2011, so not long after that.  A new restaurant with new owners has opened in its location.
2	La Stanza	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Closed	Minimal reviews, but most are good. Received a 26 out of 30 from Zagat for food.  Seems to have closed in late 2014/early 2015.
1	Dodge City	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania	Open	Still open with average to above average reviews. Keeps an up to date Facebook Page

Season One (2011) - 6 of 7 restaurants Closed, 1 of 7 restaurants Sold, 0 of 7 restaurants still Open,

Episode	Restaurant	City	Status	Comments
7	Flood Tide	Mystic,    Connecticut	Closed	Still Open with pretty good reviews as recent as 8/2013.  Keeps an up to date Facebook Page. Closed in 11/2013 - Info on the closing.
6	Secret Garden Cafe	Jacksonville,    Florida	Sold	Still open and getting good reviews as recent as 3/2013.  Keeps an up to date Facebook Page.  Sold to new owners in January 2012 (See Question 13)
5	Meglio's	Bridgeton, Missouri	Closed	Still Open with some good, some bad reviews.  Closed in Jan. 2015 - More info on the closing.
4	Salt Works II	Wilmington, North Carolina	Closed	Still open with average reviews as recent as 6/2015.  Keeps an up to date Facebook Page.  Closed in November 2015 - Info on the closing.
3	Rascal's BBQ and Crab House	New Castle, Delaware	Closed	Closed for some time.  A new Restaurant opened in its location with different owners. That restaurant closed just months after the opening
2	Mainelli's	Providence, Rhode Island	Closed	Closed as of early 2012.  Episode aired 1/2012.  Property was for sale for some time after.
1	Villari's	Palmyra, New Jersey	Closed	Still open with a lot of bad 1 star reviews on Tripadvisor. Reviews as recent as 8/2014.  Villari's was rebranded as a sports bar called Jerseys Pub in 2014 - More info.

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