The WORST episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Every episode of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations!
Join best-selling author and professional chef Anthony Bourdain as he travels the world seeking the ultimate dining experience. He will hit locales from the well known to those off the beaten path, from New Jersey to Iceland and points in between. Along his journey, the adventuring Bourdain will share his no holds barred experience of the food and customs that flavor the different cultures of the world in a way that only he can.
#1 - Off the Charts
Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/22/2012
Tony experiences Day of the Dead, a Halloween party & heads to Iraq.
#2 - Seven Deadly Sins
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/8/2012
No Reservations serves a refresher course on the 7 Deadly Sins.
#3 - Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/17/2012
In this special we dive into the holy trinity, Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll.
#4 - What Were We Thinking Special
Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/6/2010
The one-hour “What Were We Thinking?” special offers an after-hours look into the past five years of filming NO RESERVATIONS – a world of comical indecision and dysfunction, mixed with heartwarming stories, breathtaking backdrops…and of course, plenty of local libations. Filmed with Bourdain and executive producers, Chris Collins and Lydia Tenaglia, “What Were We Thinking?” takes a light-hearted look back at 100 memorable adventures. Over the course of the day renowned chefs and celebrity fans of the show including David Chang, Eric Ripert, Ted Nugent, Marky Ramone, and Ty Burell will be providing special messages.
#5 - Burgundy
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/1/2012
Chef, television host and Burgundy native Ludo Lefebvre, rediscovers the place of his birth on a road trip with Tony in a classic Citroen DS.
#6 - Austin
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/3/2012
Tony visits Austin, Texas, during the annual South by Southwest music festival and hangs out with the band Sleigh Bells for a seafood boil.
#7 - Madrid
Season 6 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/13/2010
Tony visited Madrid, Spain's capital city, during the 2010 World Cup when this large and diverse country came together.
#8 - Mexico
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2009
Anthony Bourdain discovers the beauty behind the street food of Mexico.
#9 - Issues Special
Season 6 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/6/2010
Tony and Michael Ruhlman prepare a holiday dinner that goes awry. Chefs Mario Batali, David Chang and Duff Goldman pay Tony a visit.
#10 - Making of India
Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/30/2010
Behind the scenes of the making of the Kerala, India episode.
#11 - Caribbean Island Hopping
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/5/2010
Anthony Bourdain travels to the Grenadine Islands to sample local cuisine and explore the Caribbean lifestyle. He tries scuba-diving, fishing and hunting for local delicacies.
#12 - Harbin, China
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/15/2010
Tony arrives in the dead of winter in Harbin, China, a season that defines the Dongbei people and the nature of their cuisine. Tony samples hearty stews, mountains of dumplings and the sharp flavors of pickled and preserved vegetables.
#13 - Hong Kong
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/3/2007
Tony travels to the Mecca of Asian cooking–Hong Kong. The combinations of styles, cultures, and flavors fascinate Tony.
#14 - Maine
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/12/2010
Anthony Bourdain travels to Portland and Rockland, Maine for fresh seafood and more.
#15 - Panama
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2010
Tony travels to Panama, which is rumored to have originated from an Amerindian word meaning "an abundance of fish." One of Tony's stops includes the Mercado de Mariscos, a swank new fish market to sample the national go-to dish: ceviche.
#16 - Liberia
Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/19/2010
Tony visits Liberia on the west coast of Africa and gets a taste of the local food and culture.
#17 - Kerala, India
Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/26/2010
Tony visits Kerala in southwestern India and samples many spicy and flavorful dishes, from street food to home-cooked meals. Also: Indian actor Mammootty invites the host to visit him on the set of his action film.
#18 - Dominican Republic
Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/29/2012
Nearing toward the end of his final tour, Anthony Bourdain travels to the Caribbean for fresh fish and more in the Dominican Republic.
#19 - Penang
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/4/2012
In Penang, Tony Bourdain discovers a beautiful rice and shrimp dish wrapped in a banana leaf that he can't get enough of, then eats fresh snapper on Monkey Beach which surprisingly lives up to its name.
#20 - Japan: Cook It Raw
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2012
Tony heads to Japan for the gastronomic event that is, "Cook it Raw," which brings together some of the best chefs in the world and throws them into an unfamiliar environment with unknown ingredients.
#21 - Lisbon
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2012
Once the center of the richest empire in Europe, Lisbon now faces one of the worst financial crises in the EU. But even as it struggles with rising debt and unemployment, Tony finds out that Lisbon is experiencing a cultural and culinary renaissance.
#22 - Food Porn 2
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/19/2010
Tony has never been shy when it comes to expressing his feelings toward, well, pretty much anything. With the help of a few friends, including the illustrious Ron Jeremy, Tony gears up for Food Porn, round 2.
#24 - Romania
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2008
Tony and Zamir have had many adventures. This time they're in Romania to celebrate Zamir's birthday. Along the way, they learn about vampires, communists, and the strong cultural history of Romania.
#25 - Into the Fire NY
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2008
Tony has been away from Brasserie Les Halles, where he last worked as a chef nearly a decade ago. Given the opportunity to spend another day on the job; he re-evaluates his skills in the kitchen, his love of New York and his life as a chef.