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Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill
Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill (originally AJ’s on the River) in Gibsonton, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 4 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 83% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Rescue on the River" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 21 |
| Originally aired | May 22, 2022 |
| Original name | AJ’s on the River |
| Relaunched as | Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill |
| Location | Gibsonton, Florida |
| Address | 9808 Vaughn St, Gibsonton, FL 33534 |
| Yelp | As Jerry's Dockside Bar and Grill |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- May 22, 2022Bar Rescue episode “Rescue on the River” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of AJ’s on the River, relaunched as Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched AJ’s on the River as Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill.
Owner Jerry was happy with the Bar Rescue experience and publicly thanked Taffer when the episode aired. The bar remains open in Gibsonton.
What happened next
Owner Jerry was openly pleased with the rescue: on the day the episode aired, the bar's Facebook page posted a photograph of a staff member with Taffer and thanked him for rescuing the bar. Jerry's Dockside Bar and Grill was still open in Gibsonton in 2024, trading on the river under Taffer's name.
Quick answers
Is Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill still open?
Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill (originally AJ’s on the River) in Gibsonton, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 4 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 83% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename AJ’s on the River?
Jon Taffer relaunched AJ’s on the River under a new name: Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 8, Episode 21 (“Rescue on the River”), first aired May 22, 2022.
Where is Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill located?
Jerry’s Dockside Bar and Grill is located at 9808 Vaughn St, Gibsonton, FL 33534.
Sources: Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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