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Is Salty's BBQ & Catering Still Open? Update (Bakersfield, CA)

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As of September 2026, Salty's BBQ & Catering is listed open on visitbakersfield.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The Visit Bakersfield tourism directory lists Salty's BBQ & Catering as an active business at 9425 Rosedale Highway, and delivery-platform listings (DoorDash, Grubhub) for the restaurant are still live, with no closure signal found.

  • Season / episode Season 22, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 9425 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93312

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On 'Roadtrippin'' (aired 2015-02-27), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives stopped at Salty's BBQ & Catering in Bakersfield, California, where Guy Fieri sampled the Salty's Special Sandwich alongside oak-grilled tri-tip and smoky pulled pork. The barbecue restaurant built its menu around slow-cooked, oak-fired meats served counter-style. According to the Visit Bakersfield tourism directory, checked 2026-09-08, Salty's BBQ & Catering remains active at 9425 Rosedale Highway; delivery listings on DoorDash and Grubhub also show the business currently taking orders. The company has since expanded, operating a second Bakersfield location at 6801 White Lane that opened in September 2014, according to a Grubhub restaurant listing.

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), this appearance in the "Fun in the Sun" episode, which aired 2017-07-28, revisited Salty's BBQ & Catering in Bakersfield, California. According to Bakersfield.com, owner Jeff Salters founded the barbecue restaurant in 2010 at 9425 Rosedale Highway, rubbing, marinating, grilling, and smoking tri-tip and chicken on his rig in full view of customers waiting in line, and the business later added a second location at 6801 White Lane on September 22, 2014. Guy Fieri originally praised the restaurant's chicken for its tenderness, fall-off-the-bone texture, and smoke flavor when Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives first visited in March 2015, per Flavortownusa's episode guide. The restaurant also offers full-service catering for private events and large parties, according to the same source.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 22, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Roadtrippin'
What was featured
Salty's Special Sandwich, oak-grilled tri-tip and pulled pork
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Salty's BBQ & Catering
Season / episode
Season 27, Episode 4
Original air date
Episode title
Fun in the Sun
What was featured
oak-grilled tri-tip and smoked chicken at a Bakersfield BBQ spot
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Salty's BBQ & Catering

Frequently asked questions

Is Salty's BBQ & Catering still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Salty's BBQ & Catering is listed open on visitbakersfield.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Salty's BBQ & Catering after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On 'Roadtrippin'' (aired 2015-02-27), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives stopped at Salty's BBQ & Catering in Bakersfield, California, where Guy Fieri sampled the Salty's Special Sandwich alongside oak-grilled tri-tip and smoky pulled pork. As of September 2026, Salty's BBQ & Catering is listed open on visitbakersfield.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Salty's BBQ & Catering located?

9425 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93312. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Salty's BBQ & Catering?

Season 22, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired February 27, 2015. The episode is titled “Roadtrippin'”.

Is Salty's BBQ & Catering still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The barbecue restaurant built its menu around slow-cooked, oak-fired meats served counter-style. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
9425 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
saltysbbq.com

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Sources

  • visitbakersfield.com — https://www.visitbakersfield.com/directory/saltys-bbq-and-catering/
  • saltysbbq.com — https://www.saltysbbq.com/
  • Grubhub — https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/saltys-bbq--catering-6801-white-ln-bakersfield/1182413
  • foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/ca/bakersfield/saltys-bbq-and-catering-restaurant
  • bakersfield.com — https://www.bakersfield.com/saltys-serves-up-killer-barbecue-on-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/article_0d11d9e3-bb7c-5e31-98cd-0ed080435b13.html
  • flavortownusa.com — https://www.flavortownusa.com/locations/804/saltys-bbq-and-catering

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