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Is Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill Still Open? (Houston, TX)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Season 26 Houston, Texas

Current status

Open

As of October 2026, Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill is listed open on coolrunningsjamaicangrill.com, reviewed by our team on September 21, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What the source shows: Re-checked Sept 2026: Yelp's listing (updated June 2026) and an active Toast ordering page both show the restaurant operating at 8270 W Bellfort Ave with posted hours; the official site is live though largely JS-rendered. How we decide a status →

What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill in southwest Houston for the 'Goin' International' episode, which aired 2017-04-07, spotlighting the restaurant's Jamaican and Caribbean menu. Cool Runnings is a casual grill on West Bellfort Avenue serving Caribbean fare to the Houston area. In September 2026 the restaurant's own website, coolrunningsjamaicangrill.com, was live with an active online ordering option and site branding matching the business name, according to coolrunningsjamaicangrill.com. Google Places also lists Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill as an operating business at the same Bellfort Avenue address.

No ownership change, relocation, or closure has been reported for the restaurant since its 2017 appearance on the show, and its online ordering system continues to function for customers seeking its Jamaican and Caribbean dishes. The restaurant's branding on its website remains consistent with the name used during its television appearance.

The episode Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Season 26

Episode 9
Aired
Title: Goin' International · What was featured: Jamaican and Caribbean grill specialties
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  1. coolrunningsjamaicangrill.com http://coolrunningsjamaicangrill.com/
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Record ddd-0943 · checked by Cal Marchetti.