Best New Restaurant

Two delectable new restaurants serving Italian cuisine face off in three daunting challenges.

Two innovative restaurants making waves with their shared plates concepts face off. Miami's The Federal is run by a powerhouse couple who put their life savings into the restaurant. In Austin, Swift's Attic is the creative brainchild of an experienced culinary dream team.

The Church Key in Los Angeles entertains diners with its dim sum and drink carts, while Restaurant Jezebel in Austin promises customized menus for its diners.

R House in Miami features globally inspired cuisine. Barlata Tapas Bar specializes in authentic Spanish cuisine to Austin.

Two restaurants nationally known for their amazing burgers face off.

Two restaurants serving European fare tangle in a food fight. Included: a married couple's French-inspired bistro in California.

Two restaurants specializing in high-end cuisine in a casual atmosphere battle it out. Morgan's BBQ serves up authentic Texas barbecue in the heart of Brooklyn. Miami trendsetter Buns & Buns is winning fans over with globally-inspired, high-quality ingredients, dishes and specialty breads.

Two restaurants with intimate dining rooms, seasonal menus and a passion for nose-to-tail cooking face off. The Pines from Brooklyn, New York is run by a young crew with serious chops. Across the country in Pasadena, California, a veteran chef is drawing diners with his seasonal Italian menu.

Four winning restaurants return to compete in the semifinals and find out the semifinal round in reality started weeks ago when secret diners were sent to investigate all of the restaurants. Two restaurants are eliminated from the competition on the spot.

The remaining four winning restaurants arrive to discover the competition has already commenced as a new group of secret diners visited all of the restaurants. In a second round of immediate elimination, two restaurants are sent home from the competition on the spot.

The competition to find the Best New Restaurant comes to a head as the last two restaurants standing face off.