Ep 5. Caribbean Catastrophe

In the season 15 episode 5 of Restaurant: Impossible, titled "Caribbean Catastrophe," host Robert Irvine travels to a restaurant in Florida that is struggling to keep its doors open. The restaurant, Island Time, is a Caribbean-themed establishment that has been in operation for over a decade but has fallen on hard times in recent years.

Upon arriving at Island Time, Robert discovers that the restaurant is in dire need of his help. The atmosphere is lackluster, the food is bland and uninspiring, and the staff is demoralized. Robert quickly realizes that owner Kathy is overwhelmed and lacks the experience needed to turn the restaurant around.

Robert gets to work right away, assessing the restaurant's strengths and weaknesses and developing a plan to improve the menu and revamp the décor. He meets with the kitchen staff to taste the existing dishes and provides them with feedback on how to improve the flavors and presentation.

Meanwhile, Robert also starts working on the restaurant's interior, which he deems as outdated and unappealing. He enlists the help of a local designer to transform the space into a vibrant and welcoming environment that matches the restaurant's Caribbean theme.

As the renovation progresses, Robert begins to see changes in the staff's attitude and work ethic. They begin to take pride in their work and become more motivated to succeed. Robert also works with Kathy to teach her essential skills to run a successful restaurant, from improving customer service to managing staff effectively.

After a hectic 48 hours, the show culminates in a grand reopening of Island Time. The restaurant is transformed with new décor and an updated menu that highlights Caribbean flavors and fresh ingredients. Customers are blown away by the changes and the improved quality of the food, and the staff is reinvigorated by the success of the reopening.

In the end, Robert leaves Island Time with the satisfaction of having helped a struggling business get back on track. The show demonstrates the power of a great chef and business mentor in turning around a struggling restaurant and giving it a new lease of life.