Ep 6. Mama Lee's

In season 3 episode 6 of Restaurant: Impossible, host Robert Irvine and his team travel to a struggling restaurant called Mama Lee's. Located in San Antonio, Texas, Mama Lee's has been open for 8 years but has been struggling financially for the past 2 years. The restaurant is owned by Lee and her daughter, Jessica. Lee has a passion for food and cooking but lacks business sense, while Jessica handles the business side of things but doesn't have much interest in the restaurant industry.

When Robert arrives, he meets with Lee and Jessica to discuss their restaurant's issues. Robert quickly realizes that the root of the problem is the outdated menu and décor. Mama Lee's serves traditional Southern food, but the menu is confusing and overwhelming, and the décor is outdated and uninviting. Robert also discovers that the freezer is full of expired food, which is a major health violation.

To get to work, Robert enlists the help of his design team to give Mama Lee's a much-needed makeover. They get to work redoing the dining room, installing new flooring and lighting, and adding a fresh coat of paint. The team also overhauls the menu to make it more approachable for customers. Robert helps Lee and Jessica to simplify the menu and highlights the restaurant's signature dishes.

Robert brings in some industry experts to help revamp the kitchen. The chef teaches Lee and Jessica how to properly cook and season their dishes, while a consultant helps them with inventory and ordering. Robert also introduces a new cook, Michelle, to the restaurant to help them with the kitchen workload.

During the renovation process, tensions run high between Lee and Jessica. Jessica is frustrated with her mother's lack of business sense and her tendency to get distracted while cooking, which puts a strain on their business. However, Robert helps them to work through their issues and refocus on the goal of making Mama Lee's a successful restaurant.

After the renovation is complete, it's time for the grand re-opening. The restaurant is completely transformed, with a new menu, new décor, and a new energy. Lee and Jessica are thrilled with the changes and are ready to start fresh and take their restaurant to the next level.

The customers are also impressed with the changes. They love the new menu and the updated décor, and many of them say that they will definitely be coming back to Mama Lee's. Robert is pleased with the success of the project and is glad that he was able to help Lee and Jessica save their restaurant.

Overall, season 3 episode 6 of Restaurant: Impossible offers an inspiring look at the power of transformation. Through the help of Robert Irvine and his team, Mama Lee's goes from a struggling restaurant to a thriving business with a bright future ahead.