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Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill
Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill in Chalmette, Louisiana remains open as of October 2026 — 9 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 98% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Google listing checked Oct 29, 2026: active.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Desi, You Got Some 'Splainin' To Do" |
| Season | Season 5, Episode 20 |
| Originally aired | April 2, 2017 |
| Original name | Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill |
| Location | Chalmette, Louisiana |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.1★ from 74 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 2, 2017Bar Rescue episode “Desi, You Got Some 'Splainin' To Do” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill for the relaunch.
Reviews are mostly positive, with compliments for the food, drinks and service.
What happened next
Sales rose 12% in the six weeks after the rescue. Desi stopped giving out free drinks and managed the bar more actively, though he continued to struggle with handing more control to Lindsey. The bar remains open in Chalmette and posts regularly on Facebook; in 2024, its posts centred on food specials such as fried fish and gumbo, a 'Steakout' event and $6 martini deals.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 5: 18 of 25 bars have closed (72%). |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | One of 5 rescued bars in Louisiana; 3 still open. |
Quick answers
Is Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill still open?
Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill in Chalmette, Louisiana remains open as of October 2026 — 9 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 98% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill located?
Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill is in Chalmette, Louisiana.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.