Restaurants on the Edge

An Ontario eatery's delectable view can’t save its messy menu and interior, but an overhaul with fresh, local flavor brings the outdoor bounty inside.

An infusion of authentic aloha spirit just might salvage an Italian restaurant that sits empty despite its stunning view of Hawaii’s Keauhou Bay.

Unique regional dishes and a thoughtful rebuild elevate a bereft St. Lucia bolt-hole into a chic shack with an ambiance to match its idyllic view.

In Costa Rica’s Playas del Coco, the experts resuscitate a flailing seafood restaurant by turning up the vibrance with healthy local flavors.

Increased competition threatens to leave a hip, historic Ljubljana bar-cafe stuck in Slovenia’s past. But with a cool update, it gets its groove back.

Inspired by Southwestern culture and Arizona's sweeping desert vistas, the trio brings balance to a badly reviewed bistro and its chaotic menu.

A lakeside pub in Canada’s Okanagan Valley transforms from a franchise clone with seasonal tourist trade into a cozy year-round magnet for locals.

Two expats’ washed-up St. Croix eatery goes from dark man cave to bright beach bar with the additions of regional seafood and decor — and a swingset.

A cafe in a scenic Hong Kong fishing village resembles a gift shop without shoppers. The solution: rebranding, a tastier menu and a lot of feng shui.

In Tobermory, Canada, the team takes a harborside bar and grill from foundering to fabulous with a fresh Caribbean menu and a sleek tiki patio style.