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Is Bludso's Bar & Que Still Open? Update (Los Angeles, CA)

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As of September 2026, Bludso's Bar & Que is listed open on bludsosbbq.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 restaurant's own website returned HTTP 200 with a live online ordering widget active during a 2026-09-08 check, and Google Places listed the business as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 34, Episode 4
  • Original air date
  • Address 609 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
  • Current name Bludso's BBQ

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Bludso's Bar & Que appeared in the June 2021 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Takeout: Real Deal Delivery' (S34E4), one of several past guest restaurants Guy Fieri and Hunter Fieri revisited by video chat for a takeout-focused show. The Los Angeles barbecue restaurant is led by pitmaster Kevin Bludso and specializes in Texas-style smoked meats, according to its own website, which now operates as Bludso's BBQ with locations on La Brea Avenue and in Santa Monica. The La Brea location sits at 609 N La Brea Ave in the Mid-City neighborhood. A check of the business's website on September 8, 2026 found it returning normally with a working online ordering system for pickup and delivery, and Google Places listed the business status as operational, according to Google. The website also lists catering, a retail shop for sauces and rubs, and nationwide barbecue shipping among its current offerings.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 34, Episode 4
Original air date
Episode title
Takeout: Real Deal Delivery
What was featured
Kevin Bludso's Texas-style smoked barbecue for delivery and takeout
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Bludso's Bar & Que

Frequently asked questions

Is Bludso's Bar & Que still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Bludso's Bar & Que is listed open on bludsosbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Bludso's Bar & Que after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Bludso's Bar & Que appeared in the June 2021 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode 'Takeout: Real Deal Delivery' (S34E4), one of several past guest restaurants Guy Fieri and Hunter Fieri revisited by video chat for a takeout-focused show. As of September 2026, Bludso's Bar & Que is listed open on bludsosbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Bludso's Bar & Que called now?

Now: Bludso's BBQ (formerly Bludso's Bar & Que). As of September 2026, Bludso's Bar & Que is listed open on bludsosbbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Bludso's Bar & Que located?

609 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Bludso's Bar & Que?

Season 34, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired June 11, 2021. The episode is titled “Takeout: Real Deal Delivery”.

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Address
609 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
bludsosbbq.com

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