The BEST episodes of Kitchen Nightmares (US) season 4

Every episode of Kitchen Nightmares (US) season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Kitchen Nightmares (US) season 4!

Gordon Ramsay's British series gets made over for American Television. In this series, Ramsay will hit the road to help many a struggling restaurant find the path to success in just one week.

Last Updated: 12/18/2024Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
Greek at the Harbor
star
7.78
119 votes

#1 - Greek at the Harbor

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2011

Chef Ramsay visits The Greek at the Harbor, an eatery in Ventura Harbor, Cal., and observes poor service and variable food quality.

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Burger Kitchen (2)
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7.61
286 votes

#2 - Burger Kitchen (2)

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2011

Chef Ramsay pays a visit to Burger Kitchen in Los Angeles in order to revamp the bland menu and to revive the tired establishment with a fresh look and a renewed vibe fit for the hip Hollywood crowd.

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Park's Edge
star
7.54
210 votes

#3 - Park's Edge

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/2012

Chef Ramsay visits Atlanta, GA, to help the owners of contemporary American restaurant Park’s Edge refresh their menu and service. Although the owners of Park’s Edge take pride in their diverse menu and innovative dining experience, Chef Ramsay is shocked by the restaurant’s lack of cohesiveness in the kitchen, inattentive service and disorganized management. Find out if Chef Ramsay’s advice will be enough to help the restaurant regain its elegance and stylish flair.

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Michon's
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7.43
197 votes

#4 - Michon's

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/13/2012

Chef Ramsay heads to the Peach state eatery Michon's Smoked Meats & Seafood restaurant for a much needed update. Find out if Chef Ramsay's advice and guidance will be enough to keep this establishment in College Park, GA, open.

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Burger Kitchen (1)
star
7.30
283 votes

#5 - Burger Kitchen (1)

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2011

Chef Ramsay visits the Burger Kitchen in Los Angeles in hope of revamping the menu and reviving the establishment.

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El Greco
star
7.30
216 votes

#6 - El Greco

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/2012

Chef Ramsay heads to the lone star state to give Austin, Texas eatery El Greco a much-needed update that would still maintain family-held traditions. Dismayed by the careless treatment of traditional Greek cuisine and sub-par service, Chef Ramsay must intervene before the restaurant owners are forced to shut El Greco’s doors for good. Find out if Chef Ramsay’s advice and guidance will be enough to keep this establishment open.

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Revisited #7
star
7.28
192 votes

#7 - Revisited #7

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2012

Over the years, Chef Gordon Ramsay has helped numerous restaurant owners get back on their feet by helping them refresh their menus, customer service and business outlook – but once he leaves, do restaurateurs stick with it -- Chef Ramsay heads to Southern California to check up on La Frite in Sherman Oaks, Kingston Café in Pasadena and Capri in Eagle Rock to see firsthand if his advice has changed the restaurants for good. He also visits Harrison, NJ, to find out if the owners of family restaurant Spanish Pavilion have mended their problems outside the kitchen, or if their disagreements are too much for their business to handle. Tune in to see if Chef Ramsay will be pleased with the restaurants’ progress, or will he have to stage yet more dramatic and emotional interventions.

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Mike and Nellie's
star
7.23
239 votes

#8 - Mike and Nellie's

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2011

Ramsay tries to help the owners of an Oakhurst, N.J., restaurant called Mike and Nellie's turn their business around.

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Leone's
star
7.21
223 votes

#9 - Leone's

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2011

Chef Ramsay visits Leone's, an Italian eatery in Montclair, N.J., in hope of keeping the restaurant from being closed.

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Blackberry's
star
7.11
258 votes

#10 - Blackberry's

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2011

Chef Ramsay heads to New Jersey in hope of helping the owners of Blackberry's improve their service and food quality.

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Revisited #6
star
7.03
183 votes

#11 - Revisited #6

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2011

Chef Ramsay returns to eateries he's helped in the past, including DownCity in Providence, R.I.; Classic American in West Babylon, N.Y.; and Davide in Boston.

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Spin a Yarn
star
6.97
246 votes

#12 - Spin a Yarn

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2012

Chef Ramsay visits Fremont, CA, to help out 50-year-old steakhouse and banquet center Spin-A-Yarn. Despite the restaurant's rich history as an old-time hideaway and meeting place, the restaurant's bland menu and outdated decor are long overdue for visual and culinary makeover. Shocked by the restaurant's inconsistent service and disorganized kitchen staff, Chef Ramsay is put to the test to give the steakhouse a refreshed menu and ambience. Find out if Chef Ramsay succeeds in updating the restaurant's image or if it will remain stuck in its old ways.

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Zocalo
star
6.84
242 votes

#13 - Zocalo

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/30/2012

Chef Gordon Ramsay visits University City, Pennsylvania, in the heart of West Philadelphia. The thriving neighborhood houses Zocalo, an authentic Mexican restaurant run by longtime employees-turned-owners Greg and Mary Russell.

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Café Hon
star
6.82
226 votes

#14 - Café Hon

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/24/2012

Chef Ramsay heads to Baltimore, MD, and immediately has his hands full when he visits Café Hon, a Southern Comfort eatery in need not only of a restaurant renovation but also a public image makeover. The owner of Café Hon has come under fire from the city of Baltimore for trademarking the word "Hon," a term of endearment for Baltimore culture. Find out if the restaurant revamp and renewed public image will be enough to win back the city of Baltimore and revive its tradition of southern comfort cooking.

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Luigi's
star
6.80
275 votes

#15 - Luigi's

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2011

Chef Ramsay lends his expertise to the owners of a failing California eatery called Luigi's.

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Chiarella's
star
6.72
202 votes

#16 - Chiarella's

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/23/2012

Chef Ramsay visits the "City of Brotherly Love" to check in on family-owned Italian restaurant Chiarella's. Although the Philadelphia eatery boasts over 30 years of business, Chef Ramsay is shocked by the restaurant's outdated menu, sloppy service and disorganized staff. Find out if Chef Ramsay is able to infuse the restaurant with classic Italian flair and revive its lackluster dining experience.

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Charlie's
star
6.56
198 votes

#17 - Charlie's

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/17/2012

Chef Ramsay visits Charlie's in La Verne, CA to help the owners of the Italian bistro refresh its outdated look and update the menu's bland and unoriginal options. Displeased by the wishy-washy service, unappetizing dishes and old-fashioned ambiance, Chef Ramsay has his work cut out for him to turn the restaurant's luck around. Find out if Chef Ramsay can infuse the restaurant with authentic Italian elegance or if the restaurant's woes are too much for even Chef Ramsay to tackle.

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