"Kitchen Nightmares" and "Bar Rescue" have a similar premise, but one show has a much better track record when it comes to saving struggling businesses. Bar rescue vs Kitchen Nightmares remodels I feel like bar rescue remodels are just straight up better. The tickets systems are better and Jon is really much more about the numbers.
Gordon just kinda goes in, says "how gross, here are some chairs and get your family together, k bye". What do yall think? Spirits on Bourbon was likely the biggest success from Bar Rescue.
That's just from all the episodes I've watched though- certainly haven't seen them all but I actually remember the name of that place so that's gotta count for something haha. Reply reply More repliesMore replies peacelovecraftbeer Reply reply judgementforeveryone. There should be a bar rescue/kitchen nightmares crossover There is plenty of restaurants that also have bars so both Jon and Gordon can both do their thing.
Plus them together would be hilarious. Our full 2026 Kitchen Nightmares open or closed list shows updates for every restaurant that was featured on Gordon Ramsay's show. 1.
Kitchen Nightmares (2007-) For fervent fans of 'Bar Rescue,' ' Kitchen Nightmares ' is an absolute must-watch, delivering an engrossing blend of business makeovers and culinary transformations. With lots of options, including Kitchen Nightmares, a show with the mission of helping to revive struggling restaurants, and even movies like Road House, a film that is set in a bar, deciding what to watch after Bar Rescue will really just depend on your mood. Vote up the best movies and shows like Bar Rescue, so other fans know what to watch next.
I have this weird habit of really enjoying business shows - Shark Tank, Bar Rescue, Kitchen Nightmares, Pawn Stars, American Restoration, etc while I'm eating. Pretty much every episode of kitchen nightmares and bar rescue involve the hosts getting so angry that they explode with rage and shout in a way most would view as frightening, borderline psychotic behavior. So, then, how dare I say Jon Taffer is any better? They appear to be doing the same thing.
Despite its unique setting, the core values of 'Bar Rescue' and 'Endor' combine to create a culinary legend, while 'Bar Rescue' takes another original, Inc. Kitchen Nightmares (2007-): What are some of the worst nightmares you've ever heard of?