Gordon Ramsay has a global restaurant empire and a slew of Michelin stars to his name – but he's probably best known as the sweary chef from the riotous Fox TV favorite Kitchen Nightmares. On the show, Ramsay visits struggling restaurants and uses his years of expertise to try to turn them around. That normally means changing the décor, updating the menu, and giving the owners a much-needed dose of reality. Amazingly, some of these joints are still open – and thriving – today. We've found the best Kitchen Nightmares restaurants that are actually worth a visit. 

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the still-open spots featured on Kitchen Nightmares – counting down to the best of all.  

Our selections are based on the restaurants included in the Fox show that are still open, as well as genuine user reviews, awards, and accolades. They're also regularly checked and updated.