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Who Runs King's Duck Inn Now? Bar Rescue Update (Merritt Island, FL)

New owners verified

As of September 2026, King's Duck Inn operates under new ownership — confirmed via kingsduck.net, September 2026.

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kingsduck.net ·
Secondary source
Yelp ·

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What the source shows: The business's own website, copyrighted 2026, lists current hours and a customer review stating the location is open again after a remodel under new ownership as Kings Duck Bar & Grill LLC; a separate active Yelp listing for the address corroborates current operation.

  • Season / episode Season 6, Episode 4
  • Original air date
  • Address 4155 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
  • Current name Kings Duck Bar & Grill

Address

4155 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953

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What happened after Bar Rescue?

King's Duck Inn was a working-class bar near Merritt Island's Kennedy Space Center, long popular with space-center employees, that had operated for close to sixty years by the time Bar Rescue's "Ground Control to Major Jon" episode aired in April 2018. The episode centered on strain in the mother-daughter relationship running the bar day to day, alongside the general disrepair common to bars featured on the show. As part of the renovation, Jon Taffer's team gave the space a theme paying tribute to the nearby space program, along with a new menu and specialty drinks built around that identity.

The rescue produced a period of stability, but it did not last permanently. The owner attempted to sell the bar through an auction in 2021 that did not succeed, and, according to Yelp and local business listings, the property changed hands in a sale completed in 2022, ending the bar's original ownership. New owners took over the address at 4155 North Courtenay Parkway and reopened the business under a new name and legal entity, Kings Duck Bar & Grill LLC, following a remodel.

The relaunch under new ownership is well documented. The business's own website, copyrighted 2026, lists current hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily along with a redesigned menu built around wings, burgers, pizza, and seafood, plus catering and event-hosting services. A featured customer review on the site reads, "Glad this place is open again! The remodel turned out fantastic!" The current ownership's website also notes plans to add outdoor seating starting in October, alongside a rewards program for repeat customers. Yelp separately carries two listings tied to the address: an older one still labeled King's Duck Inn is marked closed, reflecting the pre-2022 business, while a second Yelp listing for the address shows the venue as active, consistent with the current Kings Duck Bar & Grill operation. The bar continues to serve the North Merritt Island area from the same location it occupied during its run on Bar Rescue, though under different owners and a modestly updated name than the one the show gave it.

Featured on Bar Rescue

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 4
Original air date
Episode title
Ground Control to Major Jon
What was featured
strained family-run space-coast bar, rescue space theme, later new ownership
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
King's Duck Inn

Frequently asked questions

Is King's Duck Inn still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, King's Duck Inn operates under new ownership — confirmed via kingsduck.net, September 2026.

What happened to King's Duck Inn after Bar Rescue?

King's Duck Inn was a working-class bar near Merritt Island's Kennedy Space Center, long popular with space-center employees, that had operated for close to sixty years by the time Bar Rescue's "Ground Control to Major Jon" episode aired in April 2018. As of September 2026, King's Duck Inn operates under new ownership — confirmed via kingsduck.net, September 2026.

What is King's Duck Inn called now?

Now: Kings Duck Bar & Grill (formerly King's Duck Inn). As of September 2026, King's Duck Inn operates under new ownership — confirmed via kingsduck.net, September 2026.

Where is King's Duck Inn located?

4155 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured King's Duck Inn?

Season 6, Episode 4 of Bar Rescue, first aired April 1, 2018. The episode is titled “Ground Control to Major Jon”.

Who owns King's Duck Inn now?

As of September 2026, King's Duck Inn operates under new ownership — confirmed via kingsduck.net, September 2026. We name individual owners only where a source we cite names them.

Did the makeover last at King's Duck Inn?

The episode first aired April 1, 2018. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026 — 8 years later —: As of September 2026, King's Duck Inn operates under new ownership — confirmed via kingsduck.net, September 2026.

What do reviews say since Bar Rescue?

A featured customer review on the site reads, "Glad this place is open again! We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is King's Duck Inn still using the Bar Rescue menu or branding?

As part of the renovation, Jon Taffer's team gave the space a theme paying tribute to the nearby space program, along with a new menu and specialty drinks built around that identity. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
4155 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Venue type
bar
Official website
kingsduck.net

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Sources

  • kingsduck.net — https://kingsduck.net/
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/kings-duck-inn-merritt-island
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/kings-duck-inn-merritt-island-2

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