AJ's on the River Is Now Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill
Current status
As of September 2026, realitytvrevisited.com lists this address as Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: RealityTVRevisited reported the on-air rename to Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill under continuing owner Jerry Clark, and a Google Places record for that name is operational at the same address.
- Season / episode Season 8, Episode 21
- Original air date
- Address 9808 Vaughn St, Gibsonton, FL 33534
- Current name Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill
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What happened after Bar Rescue?
AJ's on the River, a bar on the Alafia River in Gibsonton, Florida, popular with boaters who could tie up directly at the property, was featured on Bar Rescue in the episode 'Rescue on the River,' which aired 2022-05-22 during the show's eighth season. As with other episodes, Jon Taffer's team assessed the bar's drink program, service, and layout before making changes for a relaunch.
According to RealityTVRevisited, a website covering outcomes for reality-show businesses, the bar was owned going into the episode by Jerry Clark, a former police officer who bought the business in 2016 and ran it with his son, Patrick. RealityTVRevisited reported that the on-air rescue renamed the business from AJ's on the River to Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill, with the Clark family continuing to run it under the new name afterward.
A Google Places record checked on 2026-09-08 lists a business named Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill as operational at 9808 Vaughn St, Gibsonton, FL 33534 — the same address associated with AJ's on the River — consistent with the reported rename rather than a change in ownership. A Yelp page for the address is still filed under the original name, 'AJ's on the River,' with 130 reviews and 142 photos logged, suggesting some directories have not been updated to reflect the 2022 rebrand even though the business itself continued operating under the new name.
No reporting was found describing a subsequent closure, second rename, or change of ownership at the Vaughn Street address since the 2022 relaunch. One search was used for this record, which surfaced RealityTVRevisited's account of the ownership history and rename. Because the clearest evidence of the rename comes from a single dated tracker article rather than two independently dated sources or an official record, this entry is carried as reported rather than verified confidence, even though the underlying Google Places listing supports continued operation under the new name.
Featured on Bar Rescue
- Show
- Bar Rescue
- Season / episode
- Season 8, Episode 21
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Rescue on the River
- What was featured
- A Gibsonton, Florida riverside boat-up bar Jon Taffer helped relaunch.
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- AJ's on the River
Frequently asked questions
Is AJ's on the River still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, realitytvrevisited.com lists this address as Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to AJ's on the River after Bar Rescue?
AJ's on the River, a bar on the Alafia River in Gibsonton, Florida, popular with boaters who could tie up directly at the property, was featured on Bar Rescue in the episode 'Rescue on the River,' which aired 2022-05-22 during the show's eighth season. As of September 2026, realitytvrevisited.com lists this address as Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What is AJ's on the River called now?
Now: Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill (formerly AJ's on the River). As of September 2026, realitytvrevisited.com lists this address as Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is AJ's on the River located?
9808 Vaughn St, Gibsonton, FL 33534. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured AJ's on the River?
Season 8, Episode 21 of Bar Rescue, first aired May 22, 2022. The episode is titled “Rescue on the River”.
Did the makeover last at AJ's on the River?
The episode first aired May 22, 2022. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026 — 4 years later —: As of September 2026, realitytvrevisited.com lists this address as Jerry's Dockside Bar & Grill; reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026, not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What do reviews say since Bar Rescue?
A Yelp page for the address is still filed under the original name, 'AJ's on the River,' with 130 reviews and 142 photos logged, suggesting some directories have not been updated to reflect the 2022 rebrand even though the business itself continued operating under the new name. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
Is AJ's on the River still using the Bar Rescue menu or branding?
A Yelp page for the address is still filed under the original name, 'AJ's on the River,' with 130 reviews and 142 photos logged, suggesting some directories have not been updated to reflect the 2022 rebrand even though the business itself continued operating under the new name. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 9808 Vaughn St, Gibsonton, FL 33534
- Venue type
- bar
- Official website
- None found
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Florida
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Sources
- realitytvrevisited.com — https://www.realitytvrevisited.com/2022/11/bar-rescue-ajs-on-the-river.html
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/ajs-on-the-river-gibsonton
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