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Is BJ's Barbecue Still Open? Update (Sparks, NV)

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As of September 2026, BJ's Barbecue is listed open on bjsbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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bjsbbq.com ·
Secondary source
ediblerenotahoe.com ·

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What the source shows: The 2026-09-08 site check found current weekly operating hours and a working online-ordering link on BJ's own website.

  • Season / episode Season 42, Episode 9
  • Original air date
  • Address 80 E Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured BJ's Nevada Barbecue for its pork pastrami sandwich and breakfast chicken-fried steak, according to Edible Reno-Tahoe. The family-owned barbecue restaurant, established in 1986 and owned by Jay Rathmann, has served slow-smoked meats and homemade comfort food in Sparks for decades, according to Edible Reno-Tahoe. The episode, part of season 42's "Smoked, Fried, and Aged," aired March 6, 2026. The restaurant also promotes catering for parties and other special events on its website. In September 2026, BJ's website listed current Tuesday-through-Saturday operating hours, noted the restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays, and offered a working online-ordering link, according to bjsbbq.com. BJ's Nevada Barbecue is also reviewed on Yelp and Tripadvisor among Sparks-area barbecue restaurants, and can be reached directly by phone, according to its website.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 42, Episode 9
Original air date
Episode title
Smoked, Fried, and Aged
What was featured
Pork pastrami sandwich and breakfast chicken-fried steak
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
BJ's Barbecue

Frequently asked questions

Is BJ's Barbecue still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, BJ's Barbecue is listed open on bjsbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to BJ's Barbecue after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured BJ's Nevada Barbecue for its pork pastrami sandwich and breakfast chicken-fried steak, according to Edible Reno-Tahoe. As of September 2026, BJ's Barbecue is listed open on bjsbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is BJ's Barbecue located?

80 E Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured BJ's Barbecue?

Season 42, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired March 6, 2026. The episode is titled “Smoked, Fried, and Aged”.

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

BJ's Nevada Barbecue is also reviewed on Yelp and Tripadvisor among Sparks-area barbecue restaurants, and can be reached directly by phone, according to its website. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
80 E Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
bjsbbq.com

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