Is DBC Bar & Grill (Daiquiri Bay Café) Still Open? Update (Metairie, LA)
Current status
As of September 2026, DBC Bar & Grill (Daiquiri Bay Café) is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 14, 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: A Google Places listing shows the business operational, and Restaurant Guru's listing, updated 2026-08-14, lists current daily hours for the same Veterans Memorial Boulevard address.
- Season / episode Season 4, Episode 10
- Original air date
- Address 1001 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005
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What happened after Food Paradise?
Food Paradise's 2012 'Drive Thru Paradise' episode featured Daiquiri Bay Cafe's frozen daiquiris and bar-and-grill menu. Daiquiri Bay Cafe operates as a bar and grill on Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Metairie, Louisiana, a New Orleans suburb, known for specialty drinks such as its "Tropical Island" and "Jungle Juice" combinations. According to a Google Places listing, the business remains operational. Restaurant Guru's listing for the business, updated 2026-08-14, lists current daily hours of 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. at the same address. The business's Facebook page could not be accessed during this check due to access restrictions. Together, the Google Places listing and Restaurant Guru's 2026-updated hours listing indicate the restaurant continues to operate at its Metairie location, featured on the show as DBC Bar & Grill.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Season / episode
- Season 4, Episode 10
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Drive Thru Paradise
- What was featured
- Daiquiri Bay Cafe's frozen daiquiris and bar menu, 'Drive Thru Paradise' (2012)
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- DBC Bar & Grill (Daiquiri Bay Café)
Frequently asked questions
Is DBC Bar & Grill (Daiquiri Bay Café) still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, DBC Bar & Grill (Daiquiri Bay Café) is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 14, 2026.
What happened to DBC Bar & Grill (Daiquiri Bay Café) after Food Paradise?
Food Paradise's 2012 'Drive Thru Paradise' episode featured Daiquiri Bay Cafe's frozen daiquiris and bar-and-grill menu. As of September 2026, DBC Bar & Grill (Daiquiri Bay Café) is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 14, 2026.
Where is DBC Bar & Grill (Daiquiri Bay Café) located?
1001 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured DBC Bar & Grill (Daiquiri Bay Café)?
Season 4, Episode 10 of Food Paradise, first aired 2012. The episode is titled “Drive Thru Paradise”.
Is DBC Bar & Grill (Daiquiri Bay Café) still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?
Food Paradise's 2012 'Drive Thru Paradise' episode featured Daiquiri Bay Cafe's frozen daiquiris and bar-and-grill menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 1001 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005
- Venue type
- bar
- Official website
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Louisiana
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Sources
- restaurantguru.com — https://restaurantguru.com/Daiquiri-Bay-Cafe-New-Orleans
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