Ep 3. Chocolate: Impossible

In the third episode of season 11 of Restaurant: Impossible, titled "Chocolate: Impossible," host Robert Irvine travels to Cocoa Beach, Florida to try and save the Cocoa Grill - a restaurant with a focus on chocolate that has been struggling to stay afloat.

Upon arrival, Robert finds an outdated and dirty restaurant that hasn't been updated since the 1990s. The chef and owner, Chris, has a passion for chocolate but lacks the culinary skills and business savvy to succeed, leading to tensions between him and his staff.

Robert quickly assesses the restaurant's issues, including a lack of proper training, inconsistent dishes, and a poorly organized and uninviting dining space. He even brings in a local chocolate expert to help elevate the menu and showcase the cocoa that the restaurant is known for.

Throughout the episode, Robert and his team work tirelessly to transform the restaurant in just two days, tackling tasks such as deep cleaning, painting, and gutting the kitchen to create a more efficient workspace. They also create new decor elements and a fresh menu, including entrees such as chocolate-covered pork chops and desserts like a chocolate-infused bread pudding.

However, not everything goes smoothly, as Chris struggles to let go of control over the restaurant and clashes with the chocolate expert brought in by Robert. Additionally, tensions between staff members come to a head, creating a stressful environment for everyone involved.

In the end, Robert pulls off a stunning transformation, with the Cocoa Grill now boasting a clean and modern space, a well-trained staff, and a delicious menu that emphasizes the unique use of chocolate in savory dishes. The future of the restaurant looks promising, but only time will tell if the changes made will bring financial success and harmony to the team.