What Happened to Angel's BBQ After Man v. Food? (Savannah, GA)

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As of September 2026, Angel's BBQ has closed — confirmed via wtoc.com, August 14, 2016.

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Google ·

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What the source shows: WTOC reported on 2016-08-14 that Angel's BBQ closed after more than 10 years in business, and Google Places currently marks the business permanently closed.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 23
  • Original air date
  • Address 21 W Oglethorpe Ln, Savannah, GA 31401

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food (S4E23, aired 2011-11-09) featured Angel's BBQ for its Voodoo Juice Challenge, a pulled-pork sandwich doused in extremely hot sauce that contestants had to finish within five minutes. Angel's BBQ operated on West Oglethorpe Lane in downtown Savannah and was known for its housemade barbecue sauces, according to WTOC. WTOC reported on 2016-08-14 that the family-run restaurant closed after more than 10 years in business, citing family caregiving needs. Google Places currently lists the business as permanently closed, with no successor restaurant listed at the address.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 23
Original air date
Episode title
What was featured
the Voodoo Juice Challenge, a hot pulled-pork sandwich eaten in five minutes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Angel's BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Angel's BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Angel's BBQ has closed — confirmed via wtoc.com, August 14, 2016.

What happened to Angel's BBQ after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Angel's BBQ has closed — confirmed via wtoc.com, August 14, 2016.

Is Angel's BBQ permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Angel's BBQ has closed — confirmed via wtoc.com, August 14, 2016. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Angel's BBQ located?

21 W Oglethorpe Ln, Savannah, GA 31401. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Angel's BBQ?

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

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Address
21 W Oglethorpe Ln, Savannah, GA 31401
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • wtoc.com — https://www.wtoc.com/story/32754037/angels-bbq-closes-for-last-time-saturday/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=32.0765805,-81.09372130000001

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