My Restaurant Rules Australia

The contestants were off to a sizzling start as the race to build the ruling restaurant began. A quiet dinner wasn't on any of the contestants' minds as they sized up their competition at The Stokehouse in Melbourne.

After the first few days of frantic renovation, the couples are just realising that $50,000 won't get them far.

After being granted the welcome extra cash, they were paid a visit from a not-so-welcome caller.

The five contending couples have had a tense week as the ultimate restaurant challenge heats up.

The five couples were put on their guard this week as Patrick Collins, one of The Bank's judges, conducted surprise spot checks of each of the restaurant sites.