Restaurant Rivals

In each hour-long episode of Restaurant Rivals, Jon Taffer and Robert Irvine put their guiding principles to the test, using their trademark combination of tough love and sharp business acumen to help a pair of struggling restaurant owners back to profitability. With the flip of a coin, Robert and Jon pick which restaurant they will make-over. Their mission: create a new menu and make improvements to the restaurant and staff within 24 hours before a head-to-head dining service determines the winner. Each restaurant is judged on select criteria by a group of guests dining at both establishments, including quality of food, atmosphere, and service. With bragging rights on the line, Jon and Robert pull out all the stops to determine who is the top dog to earn the ultimate victory at the end of the third episode.

The Gloves Are Off
Season 1: Episode 1
Episode Date: March 3, 2022
Description: With the flip of a coin, Robert and Jon pick which restaurant they will make-over. Their mission: create a new menu and make improvements to the restaurant and staff within 24 hours before a head-to-head dining service determines the winner.
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Rivals On The Ropes
Season 1: Episode 2
Episode Date: March 3, 2022
Description: Robert Irvine and Jon Taffer continue their high-stakes battle as they head to East Los Angeles, where two family-owned restaurants located across the street from each other have a decade-long rivalry. Owners at both Sage Restaurant and Spin Lounge blindly believe their food and drinks are best but suffer from more issues than they realize. Jon and Robert dive into each business and uncover lack of leadership, substandard ingredients, and rundown decor that are holding both locations back from succeeding.
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The Final Showdown
Season 1: Episode 3
Episode Date: March 3, 2022
Description: Robert Irvine and Jon Taffer are heading into the title bout for best restaurant rescuer in the business. The final showdown takes place in the San Fernando Valley where rival restaurants, Blaqhaus and Mardi Gras Tuesday, are both staking claim of being the best Southern restaurant in town. Jon and Robert have their work cut out for them as they are confronted with over-the-top décor, untrained staff, flavorless food, and a crisis of control where one owner is too hands-on and another who isn’t involved enough.
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