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Is Mabel's BBQ Still Open? Update (Cleveland, OH)

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

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mabelsbbqcle.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, shows current 2026-copyrighted content and functioning online ordering, and Google Places lists the business as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 35, Episode 8
  • Original air date
  • Address 2050 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Mabel's BBQ appeared in Food Network's 'Super Chefs' episode (aired 2022-04-29), showcasing chef Michael Symon's Cleveland-style barbecue restaurant, part of a group that also includes his flagship Lola and the BSpot burger chain, according to Symon's Wikipedia biography (revised 2026-08-18). Symon is a Cleveland native of Greek, Sicilian, and Slovak descent who has appeared on Iron Chef America, The Chew, and Food Feuds, per the same source, and has been credited with helping revive Downtown Cleveland's restaurant scene. Mabel's BBQ operates on Cleveland's East 4th Street. According to the restaurant's own website (accessed 2026-09-08), current pages describe a Cleveland barbecue concept with whiskey and bourbon offerings, spirit flights, catering, carry-out, and online ordering, and the site's copyright notice reads 2026. Google Places lists the business as operational.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 35, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
Food Network Super Chefs
What was featured
Chef Michael Symon's Cleveland barbecue restaurant featured in the Super Chefs episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Mabel's BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mabel's BBQ still open in 2026?

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

What happened to Mabel's BBQ after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Mabel's BBQ appeared in Food Network's 'Super Chefs' episode (aired 2022-04-29), showcasing chef Michael Symon's Cleveland-style barbecue restaurant, part of a group that also includes his flagship Lola and the BSpot burger chain, according to Symon's Wikipedia biography (revised 2026-08-18). As of September 2026, Mabel's BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Mabel's BBQ located?

2050 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Mabel's BBQ?

Season 35, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired April 29, 2022. The episode is titled “Food Network Super Chefs”.

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Visit info

Address
2050 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
mabelsbbqcle.com

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Sources

  • mabelsbbqcle.com — http://mabelsbbqcle.com/
  • Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Symon
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.498934999999996,-81.6902588

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