Restaurant Makeover
Each episode involves the complete makeover of a restaurant in dire need of a renovation. From the menu to the decor to the exterior, every element is completely transformed by the star designer and chef along with their crew of carpenters. Without any input, restaurant owners hand over the keys to their restaurants,give a check for 15000. dollars and come back in 5 days for the big reveal. With their hearts in their mouths the designers and chefs wait to see what the owners think. This is Restaurant Makeover.
- 2005-2009
- 5 seasons
- Food Network
- Documentary, Reality
Each episode involves the complete makeover of a restaurant in dire need of a renovation. From the menu to the decor to the exterior, every element is completely transformed by the star designer and chef along with their crew of carpenters. Without any input, restaurant owners hand over the keys to their restaurants,give a check for 15000. dollars and come back in 5 days for the big reveal. With their hearts in their mouths the designers and chefs wait to see what the owners think. This is Restaurant Makeover.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2005 - 2006
Episode 1
Higher Groundz Cafe
Episode 2
Innocenti
Owner Tony gets his tired rundown restaurant redone with help from son Mike. Designer Meredith Heron does a sleek sophisticated Mediterranean style. Chef Lynn Crawford uses her muscle and cleans the kitchen. Lynn then works on the menu with Chef Jenny.
Episode 3
College Street Bar
Episode 4
First Class Delights
Designer Cherie Stinson makes owners Alison and Courtney's dream of a Caribbean restaurant come true. Chef Lynn Crawford goes to the market for fresh island ingredients with mom, Grace. And Lynn works with Chef Arrington using the ingredients. Hanging the new sign puts Igor's crew behind on the redo.
Episode 5
Montana Roadhouse
Episode 6
Town Grill
Owners David and Scott just want Designer Cherie Stinson to do a minor face lift to the restaurant. Her design is a total redo. Chef Jason Rosso remodels the kitchen. He uses the skills of Chef Andrew to expand the already great menu.
Episode 7
Bravi
Top designer Glen Pelosi and Executive Chef Massimo Capra take on the challenge of the owner of "Bravi" to turn his restaurant into Toronto's best wine bar.
Episode 8
Simply Thai
Tue, Sep 22, 2026
Chef Corbin Tomaszeski and designer Cheryl Torrenueva offer their expertise to "Simply Thai" Restaurant in Vancouver, where they encourage an owner who is steeped in tradition to embrace change, or risk closing after 10 years in business.
Episode 9
Ossawippi Express Dining Cars
Mon, Jul 31, 2006
Designer Robin De Groot turns the Ossawippi Express Dining Cars in Orillia from a tourist trap into a chic restaurant. Top Chef David Adjey works with Chef David to inspire him to cook using local fresh market ingredients.
Episode 10
Aftermath Café
Sun, Jan 1, 2006
Episode 11
High Point Restaurant
Designer Meredith Heron brightens up Highpoint Restaurant so food becomes the focus at this family diner instead of the bar.Executive Chef David Adjey shows house Chef Bill the right way to do old school diner food from scratch.
Episode 12
Monkey Bar and Grill
Executive Chef Lynn Crawford works with owner Chef Richard to be passionate again and cook some updated dishes with the produce from organic farmer David Coalmeyer. Designer Glen Peloso has to call owner Melissa and delay the reveal a day because the custom renovation was behind at Monkey Bar and Grill.
Episode 13
The Empress Restaurant
Owners Brian and Mark risk their homes to save their restaurant on the boat Empress of Canada. Top Designer Lisa North makes her design work on the boat thru all the setbacks . Executive Chef Brad Long and house Chef Pat improve the old boring buffet menu to a more modern buffet.