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Dimples
Dimples in Burbank, California has closed. It closed in January 2015 — 1 year and 9 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 57% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Karaoke Katastrophe" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 8 |
| Originally aired | March 31, 2013 |
| Original name | Dimples |
| Location | Burbank, California |
| Address | 3413 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91505 |
| Yelp | As Dimples |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 31, 2013Bar Rescue episode “Karaoke Katastrophe” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Dimples, filmed earlier.
- January 2015Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Dimples for the relaunch.
Dimples closed in January 2015 after a $165 million mixed-use development was approved for its Burbank site. At closure it held a 2.5-star Yelp rating.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, sales at Dimples were up 30%, owner Sal Ferraro had begun paying down his debt, and cook Roberto had returned to the kitchen. Sal had also begun restoring memorabilia removed during the rescue. In an interview with the Los Angeles Daily News, he gave the show a mixed verdict, saying it did '50% good, 50% bad,' objecting to the removal of his dance floor and sign while crediting new carpeting, bar stools, a sound system and a cash register. Dimples closed in January 2015 after the city approved a $165 million mixed-use development for its site. Sal later sought to reopen elsewhere without success, and the site was demolished and redeveloped.
Quick answers
Is Dimples still open?
Dimples in Burbank, California has closed. It closed in January 2015 — 1 year and 9 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 57% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
When did Dimples close?
Dimples closed in January 2015.
Where is Dimples located?
Dimples was located at 3413 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91505.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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