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The Cajun Belle
The Cajun Belle (originally Grinders) in Santa Clarita, California has closed. It closed in July 2019 — 3 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 71% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners in 2017.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Demolition Man" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 51 |
| Originally aired | May 1, 2016 |
| Original name | Grinders |
| Relaunched as | The Cajun Belle |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners in 2017 |
| Location | Santa Clarita, California |
| Address | 18283 Soledad Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91387 |
| Yelp | As The Cajun Belle |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- May 1, 2016Bar Rescue episode “Demolition Man” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Grinders, relaunched as The Cajun Belle, filmed earlier.
- 2017Sold to new owners.
- July 2019Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Grinders as The Cajun Belle.
The Cajun Belle closed in July 2019. It had been sold to a new owner in September 2017. Reviews were mostly positive both after filming and under the new ownership.
What happened next
Sales jumped by more than 35% in the six weeks after the rescue, and the professional renovation resolved the bar's ADA and fire-code problems, easing regulatory pressure from the city of Santa Clarita. In September 2017, Dave sold The Cajun Belle to new owners, who kept the name and décor. The bar closed in July 2019.
Quick answers
Is The Cajun Belle still open?
The Cajun Belle (originally Grinders) in Santa Clarita, California has closed. It closed in July 2019 — 3 years and 2 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 71% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners in 2017.
What did Jon Taffer rename Grinders?
Jon Taffer relaunched Grinders under a new name: The Cajun Belle. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 51 (“Demolition Man”), first aired May 1, 2016.
When did The Cajun Belle close?
The Cajun Belle closed in July 2019.
Where is The Cajun Belle located?
The Cajun Belle was located at 18283 Soledad Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91387.
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.
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