Explore 79+ Beautiful Bar Rescue Kitchen Not To Be Missed

For eight seasons and counting, Bar Rescue has been captivating viewers with its thrilling and often chaotic attempts to turn around struggling bars. And while the show's focus is on the bar itself, one crucial element that is often featured is the kitchen. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top 10 Bar Rescue kitchen nightmares, from the first season to the most recent.

In the very first episode of Bar Rescue, host Jon Taffer and his team visit The Abbey, the oldest bar in America. The kitchen is in complete disarray, with old and expired food, dirty equipment, and a lack of proper training for the staff. Taffer brings in chef Brian Duffy to revamp the menu and train the kitchen staff, resulting in a successful rescue for The Abbey.

In this episode, Taffer visits a bar in Denver called the Zanzibar Brews. The kitchen is divided between two head chefs, causing major problems and inconsistency in the food. Taffer brings in chef Tiffany Derry to help unite the kitchen and create a new menu. However, the owners are resistant to change and the rescue ultimately fails.

In the third season, Taffer visits The Sandbar Sports Grill in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The kitchen is in a sticky situation, with moldy and expired food, as well as an untrained staff. Taffer brings in chef Aaron McCargo Jr. to revamp the menu and train the kitchen staff. Despite some initial resistance from the owners, the rescue is ultimately successful.

This episode takes place in Cleveland, Ohio, at a bar called Bar 702. The kitchen is run by two sisters who have conflicting ideas and a lack of communication, resulting in chaos and poor food quality. Taffer brings in chef Vic Vegas to create a new menu and help the sisters work together. The rescue is a success, but unfortunately, the sisters end up selling the bar a few months later.

The fifth season takes us to Los Angeles, where Taffer visits a bar called Back to the Bar. The owner is at odds with his son, who is the kitchen manager, causing major issues in the kitchen. Taffer brings in chef Jason Santos to revamp the menu and train the kitchen staff. Despite some resistance from the owner, the rescue is ultimately successful.

In this episode, Taffer visits a bar in Chicago called The Firewater Saloon. The kitchen is run by the owner's daughter, who is struggling to keep up with the demands of the bar. Taffer brings in chef Ryan Scott to revamp the menu and help the daughter gain confidence in the kitchen. The rescue is a success, but unfortunately, the bar is still struggling financially.

Season 7 takes us to Las Vegas, where Taffer visits a bar called The Alibi. The kitchen is in crisis, with a lack of organization and communication, resulting in poor food quality and service. Taffer brings in chef Jason Santos to revamp the menu and help the kitchen operate more efficiently. The rescue is a success, but the bar ultimately closes down a few months later.

In this episode, Taffer visits a bar in New York called The Bungalow Bar and Restaurant. The kitchen is in a desperate situation, with expired food, dirty equipment, and a lack of proper training. Taffer brings in chef Aaron McCargo Jr. to revamp the menu and train the kitchen staff. Despite some initial resistance from the owners, the rescue is ultimately successful.

The most recent season of Bar Rescue takes us to New Jersey, where Taffer visits the Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill. The kitchen is a nightmare, with expired and moldy food, as well as a lack of proper training for the staff. Taffer brings in chef Jason Santos to revamp the menu and train the kitchen staff. The rescue is a success, but unfortunately, the owners end up selling the bar a few months later.