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Is 17th Street Bar and Grill Still Open? Update (Murphysboro, IL)

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As of September 2026, 17th Street Bar and Grill is listed open on 17bbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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17bbq.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website (17bbq.com), checked 2026-09-08, carried a 2026 copyright, was last modified 2026-09-06, and listed current weekly operating hours.

  • Season / episode Season 1, Episode 6
  • Address 32 N 17th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
  • Current name 17th Street Barbecue

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode featured 17th Street Bar and Grill's barbecue, built around pitmaster Mike Mills' competition-honed pork shoulder, ribs, and seasoning blends. The restaurant is a barbecue restaurant and catering operation in Murphysboro, Illinois, and its website, 17bbq.com, describes it as a long-running barbecue destination associated with Mills and his daughter Amy Mills. According to 17bbq.com, checked 2026-09-08, the site carried a 2026 copyright and had last been modified on 2026-09-06, two days earlier. The same check found posted weekly hours, including Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the restaurant listed as closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays through August. The website also listed ongoing sections for catering, a company blog, cook-off history, and press coverage, alongside consulting and retail offerings under the Mills family's OnCue Consulting and merchandise shop, reflecting the same barbecue-focused business that appeared on the episode.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 6
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Barbecue Paradise
What was featured
Award-winning barbecued pork shoulder and ribs from pitmaster Mike Mills
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
17th Street Bar and Grill

Frequently asked questions

Is 17th Street Bar and Grill still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, 17th Street Bar and Grill is listed open on 17bbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to 17th Street Bar and Grill after Food Paradise?

The episode featured 17th Street Bar and Grill's barbecue, built around pitmaster Mike Mills' competition-honed pork shoulder, ribs, and seasoning blends. As of September 2026, 17th Street Bar and Grill is listed open on 17bbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is 17th Street Bar and Grill called now?

Now: 17th Street Barbecue (formerly 17th Street Bar and Grill). As of September 2026, 17th Street Bar and Grill is listed open on 17bbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is 17th Street Bar and Grill located?

32 N 17th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured 17th Street Bar and Grill?

Season 1, Episode 6 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Barbecue Paradise”.

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Address
32 N 17th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
17bbq.com

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