Menu
First Course: Charcuterie: Rabbit, Pickled Turnips & Yellow Beets in Chicken & Rabbit Broth
Second Course: Bouillabaisse: Halibut, Dungeness Crab, Bay Scallops with Shellfish Broth
Third Course: Beef Bourguignon: Braised Short Rib, Garlic Puree, Mushrooms & Carrots
Fourth Course: Baked Bouberes, St. Agur Blue Cheese, Roasted Radish & Stone Fruit Compote
Fifth Course: Almond Cake Macaron with Coconut Custard & Caramel Buttercream

What Happened?
Well, most viewers might say Josie happened. Kristen goes home in maybe the biggest upset since Tre's exit back in Season 3.

Menu
First Course: Thai Style Crab and Shrimp Salad with Caramel Fish Sauce and Peanuts or Ham and Pork Pate with Mushrooms, Braised Mustard Seeds, Duck Fat Coated Crostini
Second Course: Poached Salmon in Warm Tomato Water, Clams, Mushrooms and Tomatillo Jam or Crispy Skin Pork Belly with Green Apple and Sweet Potato Puree
Third Course: Almond Joy Cake with Malted Chocolate Mousse, in Banana Coconut Puree or Cracker Jack Ice Cream, Cherries and Frozen Peanut Butter

What Happened?
The men's biggest problem was not delineating an expeditor from the beginning. They switched up the position a few times, which the judges saw, thanks to an open kitchen. Ultimately, though, Ty-Lor was the one sent packing for two poor dishes. 

Menu
First Course: Summer Peach Salad with Pickled Shallots, Bacon Vinaigrette, Candied Pistachios or Mozzarella Filled Arancino and Celery Salad
Second Course: Braised Short Rib over Thai Basil Potato Puree, Appleslaw or Grilled Halibut with Spanish Chorizo, Fennel and Sherry Salad
Third Course: Schaum Torte with Vanilla Meringue & Champagne Berries or Hazelnut Creme Italian Doughnuts with Banana Sugar Glaze

What Happened?
The ladies should be thankful for a closed kitchen! While Lindsay and Sarah ganged up on Beverly, they still put out great food, securing a win for the team and an individual win for Beverly (a win Sarah though Lindsay deserved.)

Menu
First Course: Frisée and Shaved Asparagus Salad with Egg and Chorizo or Crudo of Fluke, Grapes, Peppercorn Vinaigrette and Lemon Zest
Second Course: Roasted Monkfish with Kalamata Olives, Peperonata, and Parsley or Braised Pork Belly, Octopus with White Beans
Third Course: Ricotta Gnudi, Oxtail Sauce, Arugula and Lemon Zest or Slow Cooked Lamp Chop, Cauliflower Puree, Turmeric, and Honey
Fourth Course: Duo of Peaches: Unripened Peach and Sweet Peach with Coconut Foam and Powder

What Happened:
Mike and Executive Chef Marcel clashed in the kitchen, leaving teammate Angelo to admit that he would've fired Mike if it were a real kitchen. But what really put Marcel over the edge, what sent him home, was a poorly-received dessert.

Menu
Appetizer: Bag of Potato Chips with Fried Herbs and Sea Salt 
First Course: Raw Tuna Belly and Fried Chicken Skin with Chilies and Lime or Bacon, Egg, and Cheese with Homemade Focaccia
Second Course: Chicken Fried Codfish, Brussels Kraut and Ginger Beer or Pork Shoulder with Grits, Cheddar Cheese, Green Chilies, Corona and Lime Sauce
Third Course: Amaretto Cake with Candied Lemon Peel and Cappuccino Mousse or Blueberry Pie with Dry Ice Cream

What Happened?
Although Dale was team captain, Richard took the reins on a progressive menu, creating classic fare in a new way. The men not only won, but Richard took home the win. 

Menu
First Course: Confit of Tomato Soup, Squash, and Olive Crouton or Crudo of Black Bass and Yellowtail Snapper with Meyer Lemon-Caper Relish
Second Course: Striped Bass, Stewed Spinach, Chorizo, and Clams or Slow-Baked Turbot, Eggplant Caviar, and Black Olive Jus
Third Course: Pan-Seared Lamb Chop, English Pea Pureé, Smoked Bacon, and Parmesan Foam or Seared Rib Eye Steak, Crushed Walnut Potatoes, and Balsamic Fig Reduction

What Happened?
The team decides to put Alex front-of-house and also kinda cook his dish for him. But, Team EVOO wins, taking Alex's elimination off the table.

Menu
First Course: Chilled Sweet Corn Soup with Maryland Blue Crab Salad or Beet Salad with Warm Chorizo-Citrus Vinaigrette
Second Course: Oakwood Grilled Strip Steak with Roasted Sunchoke and Maitake Mushrooms or Pan-Roasted Halibut, Fennel Marmalade, and Tomato-Fennel Emulsion
Third Course: Crispy Aged Goat Cheese and Strawberry-Rhubarb Relish or Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart and Blackberry-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

What Happened? 
Well, they sort of bombed. But perhaps the biggest bombshell was what Kevin dropped at Judges' Table, expressing his belief that Alex should go home.

Menu
First Course: Chicken and Squid "Pasta" and Smoke Arctic Char
Second Course: Duo of Beef and Cod and Billi-bi Sauce
Third Course: Pear Pithivier and Chocolate Ganache

What Happened? 
The name? Questionable. The food? Undeniable. Team members Michael V., Bryan V., Robin, and Eli certainly had their personal issues in the kitchen, but they created food earning them the compliment of "best Restaurant Wars restaurant ever!"

Menu
First Course: Asparagus and Six-Minute Egg and Arctic Char Tartine
Second Course: Bouillabaise Consumme and Seared Trout
Third Course: Pork Three Ways and Lame with Carrot Jam

What Happened?
There weren't only problems in the kitchen, but problems on the floor as Laurine failed the rest of her team at front-of-house. Were the problems in the back caused by the problems in the front? Who knows! All we know is this restaurant found their mission ... impossible.

Menu 
Starter: Whole Wheat Naan Bread with Garlic Oil First Course: Curried Carrot Soup with Raita & Smoked Paprika Oil or Seared Scallop with Chickpea Cake, Masala Tomato Sauce & Arugula Salad 
Second Course: Cinnamon and Saffron Braised Lamb Shank with Israeli Couscous & Olives or Seared Red Snapper with White Lentil Tabouli, Tomato Water & Pea Shoots
Third Course: Spiced Chocolate Cake with Crème Fromage & Cashew Brittle or Baklava Cigars with Fig & Minted Frozen Yogurts

What Happened? 
Radhika may have been Executive Chef, but she relinquished much of her control to her treammates, and though Tom admits in his blog that "the food may have been better at Sahana, the overall package was better at Sunset."

Menu 
Amuse Bouche: Egg Roll with Vegetables & Sweet Chili Sauce
First Course: Coconut Red Curry Bisque with Shrimp Dumplings or Tuna and Salmon Sashimi with Radish Salad & Yuzu Vinaigrette 
Second Course: Hoisin Braised Short Ribs with Ginger & Vegetables or Seared Black Cod with Chinese Cabbage & Lime Chili Sauce
Third Course: Ginger and Lemongrass Panna Cotta with Peaches & Ginger Honey or Orange Chocolate Rice Parfait with Grapefruit Jelly & Pineapple Palate
Cleanser: Frozen Mango Lollipops with Dark Chocolate & Mint
 

What Happened?
Despite a kind of strip club-sounding name, Fabio's straight-up domination of the front-of-house and Stefan's playful dessert gave this team a slight advantage.

Menu
First Course: Spicy Coconut Shrimp Laksa or Pork and Pickled Plum Pot-stickers
Second Course: Braised Short Ribs with Pickled Red Cabbage and Apple Basil Salad or Butterscotch Miso Scallops with Spicy Eggplant and Pickled Long Beans
Third Course: Halo-halo with Cantaloupe, Coconut, Kiwi, Avocado and Candied Nuts or Mango Sticky Rice with Toasted Coconut

What Happened?
Sure they all have background in Asian cooking, and the assistance of questionably gone-too-soon Jennifer, but when you have Anthony Bourdain judging your Laksa, you better hope it doesn't taste like "wood chips."

Menu 
First Course: Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Ras el Hanout Spices or Linguine and Clams with Sausage and Horseradish Crème Fraîche
Second Course: Trout with Cauliflower or "Lamb Squared": Lamb Loin and Braised Lamb Shank
Third Course: Gorgonzola Cheesecake with Sweet Potato Purée and Concord Grape Sauce or Banana “Scallops” with Banana Guacamole and Chocolate Ice Cream

What Happened?
Nikki came back to help this winning team with their fresh pasta, and Stephanie won a trip for two to Barcelona, Spain.

Menu
First Course: Seared sea scallop on corn and black truffle custard or wild king salmon with macadamia nut pesto and grapefruit
Second Course: Chilled carrot and ginger soup or lobster salad with arugula and caramelized cauliflower
Third Course: Wild mushroom and gorgonzola crusted beef tenderloin on smoked fingerling potatoes or monkfish with mascarpone potatoes
Dessert: Apple & brioche bread pudding with cinnamon and brandy anglaise.

What Happened? 
Perhaps a little help from Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone and a change of a name was all this restaurant needed to bring their new American cuisine the win.

Menu
First Course: Tuna tartare with egg vinaigrette, nicoise olive puree and herb salad or poussin with mint gnocchi, sweet pea purée, carrots and hazelnuts
Second Course: Halibut with grapes and braised leeks or lamb with white beans and haricots vert
Dessert: Panna cotta with fresh berries or sweet crêpes with dark chocolate and orange Grand Marnier sauce.

What Happened? 
Despite the fact that the chefs were given two episodes to make their restaurants work, in one of the biggest upsets in Top Chef history, Tre Wilcox was sent home. Tom said, "Tre was the chef. The buck stops with him. He should've pushed CJ. I don't think he tried the lobster -- he dumped it on CJ and said it was his deal."

Menu
First Course: Barbecue Coffee Chicken Wing
Second Course: Tempura Vegetables & Mozzarella with Cornichon Aioli
Third Course: "The Best Burger Ever" with House Made Chips
Course 4: Oreo Lemon Pie

What Happened?
There was no winner this episode, but this group's upscale diner was saved by Marcel's tempura vegetables.

Menu
First Course: Fried Meatball on Crostini with Parsley Pesto
Second Course: Linguini with Walnut Parsley Pesto & Roasted Mushrooms
Third Course: Roasted Pork Loin, Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Creamy Polenta
Course 4: Watermelon "Gnocchi" with Cabrales & Asiago Cream

What Happened? 
Named after the combined names of the three chefs' girlfriends, the customers didn't find a perfect match. In fact, Sam's watermelon "gnocchi" is still named by Gail Simmons as the worst thing she's ever eaten on the show.

Menu
Appetizer Tuna Tartare with Pita Chips
Entrée: Roast Chicken with Fall Vegetables and Natural Jus
Dessert: Fruit Crisp

What Happened?
Sure, Dave and Tiffani's tension produced one of the most recognizable catchphrases in Top Chef history -- "I'm not your bitch, bitch" -- but that didn’t stop this dynamic trio from taking home the win, and winning Dave a trip to the Cannes Film Festival.