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What Happened to 17th Street Bar & Grill After Best Thing I Ever Ate?

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As of September 2026, 17th Street Bar & Grill has closed — confirmed via Yelp, August 2026.

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Secondary source
Tripadvisor

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What the source shows: Yelp's Marion listing carries a 'CLOSED' heading, updated August 2026, for the 2700 17th Street address, while the related Murphysboro location under the same ownership continues to be listed as open on Yelp.

  • Season / episode Season 5, Episode 3
  • Address 2700 17th Street, Marion, IL 62959
  • Current name 17th Street Barbecue

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The Best Thing I Ever Ate's 'Smoky' episode (Food Network) featured 17th Street Bar & Grill for its slow-smoked barbecue, cooked over apple wood and served with housemade sides. The restaurant is part of the 17th Street Barbecue group founded by three-time Grand World Champion pitmaster Mike Mills, whose flagship location operates in nearby Murphysboro, Illinois; this location sits on 17th Street in Marion. Yelp's listing for the Marion address carries a 'CLOSED' heading, updated August 2026, with no current hours or menu posted. Tripadvisor's page for the same address does not show an explicit closure notice and still lists customer reviews, so the two platforms disagree on the location's current status; the Murphysboro location, under the same ownership, continues to be listed separately as active.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Smoky
What was featured
slow-smoked barbecue plate
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
17th Street Bar & Grill

Frequently asked questions

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

As of September 2026, 17th Street Bar & Grill has closed — confirmed via Yelp, August 2026.

What happened to 17th Street Bar & Grill after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The Best Thing I Ever Ate's 'Smoky' episode (Food Network) featured 17th Street Bar & Grill for its slow-smoked barbecue, cooked over apple wood and served with housemade sides. As of September 2026, 17th Street Bar & Grill has closed — confirmed via Yelp, August 2026.

Is 17th Street Bar & Grill permanently closed?

As of September 2026, 17th Street Bar & Grill has closed — confirmed via Yelp, August 2026. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

What is 17th Street Bar & Grill called now?

Now: 17th Street Barbecue (formerly 17th Street Bar & Grill). As of September 2026, 17th Street Bar & Grill has closed — confirmed via Yelp, August 2026.

Where is 17th Street Bar & Grill located?

2700 17th Street, Marion, IL 62959. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured 17th Street Bar & Grill?

Season 5, Episode 3 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Smoky”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Tripadvisor's page for the same address does not show an explicit closure notice and still lists customer reviews, so the two platforms disagree on the location's current status; the Murphysboro location, under the same ownership, continues to be listed separately as active. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is 17th Street Bar & Grill still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

Yelp's listing for the Marion address carries a 'CLOSED' heading, updated August 2026, with no current hours or menu posted. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
2700 17th Street, Marion, IL 62959
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/17th-street-barbecue-marion
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g36322-d941836-Reviews-17th_Street_Barbecue-Marion_Illinois.html
  • 17bbq.com — https://17bbq.com/

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