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Is Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole Still Open?

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As of September 2026, Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for the First Avenue South address, updated September 2026, shows active customer reviews and posted hours with no closure notice.

  • Season / episode Season 6, Episode 4
  • Original air date
  • Address 5606 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole in Seattle, Washington, in the 'A Burger, A Bowl and a Slice' episode (S6E4), which aired 2009-04-27, spotlighting the chili and barbecue menu at the Georgetown-neighborhood bar. Slim's Last Chance operates in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood on First Avenue South. Since the episode aired, the business has continued operating: according to Yelp, a listing updated September 2026 shows active customer reviews and posted hours with no closure notice. Wikipedia's article on the business, last revised 2026-07-11, describes it in the present tense as an operating restaurant. Delivery platforms DoorDash and order.online also list the business as currently accepting online orders.

On Food Paradise's 'Chili Paradise' episode (2012), Slim's Last Chance appeared for its chili and burgers at the roadhouse in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood. The business's own website, current as of a September 2026 check with a 2026 copyright notice, describes itself as a chili shack and watering hole serving chili, burgers, and live music on the outskirts of downtown Seattle. The site listed Thursday-through-Sunday hours, with kitchen service tied to show nights.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 4
Original air date
Episode title
A Burger, A Bowl and a Slice
What was featured
the chili shack and watering hole's chili and barbecue menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole
Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 6
Original air date
Episode title
Chili Paradise
What was featured
chili and roadhouse burgers with live music in Georgetown
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole

Frequently asked questions

Is Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole in Seattle, Washington, in the 'A Burger, A Bowl and a Slice' episode (S6E4), which aired 2009-04-27, spotlighting the chili and barbecue menu at the Georgetown-neighborhood bar. As of September 2026, Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole located?

5606 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole?

Season 6, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired April 27, 2009. The episode is titled “A Burger, A Bowl and a Slice”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Since the episode aired, the business has continued operating: according to Yelp, a listing updated September 2026 shows active customer reviews and posted hours with no closure notice. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole in Seattle, Washington, in the 'A Burger, A Bowl and a Slice' episode (S6E4), which aired 2009-04-27, spotlighting the chili and barbecue menu at the Georgetown-neighborhood bar. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
5606 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Venue type
bar
Official website
slimslastchance.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/slims-last-chance-seattle
  • Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slim%27s_Last_Chance
  • DoorDash — https://www.doordash.com/store/slim's-last-chance-chili-shack-seattle-25573970/
  • slimslastchance.com — http://www.slimslastchance.com/

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