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Is Tubby's Tank House Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Thunderbolt, GA)

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As of September 2026, Tubby's Tank House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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tubbysthunderbolt.com ·
Secondary source
Yelp ·

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What the source shows: Tubby's website (checked 2026-09-08) shows current hours, online ordering, and 2026 copyright under the Tubby's Seafood name; Yelp's listing (updated 2026-07) shows no closure marker.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 23
  • Original air date
  • Address 2909 River Dr, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
  • Current name Tubby's Seafood

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food (S4E23, aired 2011-11-09) featured Tubby's Tank House, a seafood restaurant on the water in Thunderbolt, Georgia, just outside Savannah. The restaurant's website, checked on 2026-09-08, showed current hours, an online ordering system, and 2026 copyright dates, now branded on its homepage as Tubby's Seafood, though its About page still carries the Tubby's Tank House name. Yelp's listing for the restaurant, updated in July 2026, showed no closure marker and continuing customer activity, consistent with the business remaining open at 2909 River Dr.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 23
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
fresh Lowcountry seafood at a riverside Thunderbolt seafood house
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tubby's Tank House

Frequently asked questions

Is Tubby's Tank House still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Tubby's Tank House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Tubby's Tank House after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Tubby's Tank House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What is Tubby's Tank House called now?

Now: Tubby's Seafood (formerly Tubby's Tank House). As of September 2026, Tubby's Tank House is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Tubby's Tank House located?

2909 River Dr, Thunderbolt, GA 31404. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Tubby's Tank House?

Season 4, Episode 23 of Man v. Food, first aired November 9, 2011.

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Address
2909 River Dr, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
tubbysthunderbolt.com

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