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 - 101 of 140 Restaurants Have Closed, 3 Restaurants Have Sold, and 36 of 140 Restaurants Are Still Open with the same owners.
Season Thirteen(2016) - 6 of 8 Restaurants Open, 2 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 | |
| 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 | Open | Still open with mostly negative reviews with a lot of complaints about wait times for food. 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 | Open | Still open with mixed reviews that are better than before the makeover. People like the pizza. Restaurant is behind on taxes. Full Original Update. |
| 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 | Open | Still open with mixed reviews. Owner appeared on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives for another one of her restaurants. Full Original Update. |
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 | |
| 1 | Theresa's Restaurant | Bradenton, FL | Open | Still open with mostly positive reviews but mixed reviews about the owner. Will open a few nights for dinner soon. Does not have a website or Facebook page. 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 | |
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 | |
1 | Whabah Steakhouse | Bowling Green, KY |
Closed |
Season Ten (2014-2015) - 2 of 7 Restaurants Open, 5 of 7 Restaurants Closed
| Episode | Restaurant | City | Status | Comments |
7 | Bene Pizza and Pasta | Omaha, NE |
Closed | |
6 | Dog and Pony Ale House | Renton, WA | Open | Still open with mixed reviews. People like the drink selection but are mixed on the food/menu. Full Original Update. |
5 | Zoog's Caveman Cookin' | Port Hadlock, WA | Closed | |
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 | |
| 2 | Knife & Fork Gastropub | San Antonio, TX | Closed | |
| 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) - 8 of 13 Restaurants Open, 5 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 | |
| 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 |
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| 6 | Uncle Andy's Diner | South Portland, ME | Open |
Still open with below average reviews due to service and cleanliness. Full Original Update. |
| 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 |
| 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 | Open |
Still open with average to above average reviews. More of a Bar/Bowling alley than a restaurant. Full Original Update. |
| 2 | Marie's at Ummat Cafe | Atlanta, GA | Open |
Still open with a lot of positive reviews for their food. Better reviews as of late. Full Original Update. |
| 1 | Fork Diner | Calhoun, GA |
Closed |
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 |
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| 11 | Grace's Place Bagels & Deli | Palm Coast, FL | Closed |
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| 10 | Big Jim's Bama Q | Hammondville, AL | Closed |
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| 9 | Cave Inn BBQ | Winter Garden, FL |
Closed |
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| 8 | Bumbinos Italian Ristorante | Orange City, FL |
Closed |
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| 7 | Bryant's Seafood World | Hueytown, AL |
Closed |
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| 6 | Urban Roots | Oklahoma City, OK |
Closed |
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| 5 | Gratifi Kitchen and Bar | Houston, TX | Closed |
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| 4 | Mama Della's NY City Pizzeria | Baton Rouge, LA | Closed |
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| 3 | Pasion Latin Fusion | Albuquerque, NM | Closed |
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| 2 | Tootie's Texas BBQ | Cathedral City, CA | Closed | |
| 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 |
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| 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 | |
| 9 | Goombazz Big City Eatzz | Rock Island, IL | Closed |
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| 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 | |
| 6 | Seven | La Porte, IN | Closed | |
| 5 | Georgia Boy Cafe | Hagerstown, MD | Closed |
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| 4 | Coach Lamp Restaurant | Louisville, KY | Closed | |
| 3 | Windsor 75 Restaurant | Windsor, CT | Closed | |
| 2 | Ducky's Family Restaurant | Kokomo, IN | Closed | |
| 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) - 10 of 13 Restaurants Closed, 3 of 13 Restaurants Still Open
| Episode | Restaurant | City | Status | Comments |
| 13 | Aponte's Pizzeria | Mason, Ohio | Open | 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 |
| 12 | Benner Street Restaurant | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Closed |
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| 11 | Edible's - Renamed Hurley's American Grille | Horsham, Pennsylvania | Closed | |
| 10 | Kalico Kitchen | Douglas, Michigan | Closed |
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| 9 | Angelo's Restaurant | Woodstock, Illinois | Closed | |
| 8 | Pier West | Twin Lakes, Wisconsin | Closed |
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| 7 | Pinehurst Country Lodge | Greeley, Pennsylvania | Closed | |
| 6 | Bryan's Smokehouse Bar-B-Q & Catering | Lufkin, Texas | Closed |
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| 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 | |
| 2 | Old World Italian Restaurant | Murrells Inlet, South Carolina | Closed |
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| 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 | |
| 12 | Soup To Nuts Diner | Tavares, Florida | Closed |
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| 11 | Caseyville Café | Caseyville, Illinois | Closed | |
| 10 | Maniaci's Italian Bistro | Mohnton, Pennsylvania | Closed | |
| 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 | |
| 3 | Bronk’s Bar and Grill | Lake City, Minnesota | Closed |
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| 2 | Rohrer's Tavern | North Bend, Ohio | Closed | |
| 1 | Poco's on the Boulevard | Kansas City, Missouri | Closed |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 9 | Michele's | Corry, Pennsylvania | Closed | |
| 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 | |
| 4 | Italian Village | Milmont Park, Pennsylvania | Closed | |
| 3 | Zandi's Grill | Millersville, Maryland | Closed | |
| 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 | |
| 10 | Ristorante Barolo | Aptos, California | Closed |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 12 | Mad Cactus | Strongsville, Ohio | Closed | |
| 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 |
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| 7 | Scrimmages | Wilmington, Delaware | Closed |
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| 6 | Pastori's | Ellington, Connecticut | Closed | |
| 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. Reviews as recent as 6/2014. 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 as recent as 7/2015. 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 |
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| 6 | Secret Garden Cafe | Jacksonville, Florida | Sold | |
| 5 | Meglio's | Bridgeton, Missouri | Closed | |
| 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 |
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*1/21/14 - Sold restaurants are only restaurants that have been sold and are still operating under the same name. Main Dish, Nanny Goat's, Ristorante Barolo moved to closed. Pelican Grill moved to sold as it is under new ownership.
*1/21/14 - Sold restaurants are only restaurants that have been sold and are still operating under the same name. Main Dish, Nanny Goat's, Ristorante Barolo moved to closed. Pelican Grill moved to sold as it is under new ownership.
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