Chilleen’s On 17
Chilleen’s On 17 (originally Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ) in Black Canyon City, Arizona remains open as of October 2026 — 13 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
Google listing checked Oct 29, 2026: active.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "A Horse Walks Into a Bar" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 9 |
| Originally aired | April 7, 2013 |
| Original name | Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ |
| Relaunched as | Chilleen’s On 17 |
| Location | Black Canyon City, Arizona |
| Address | 33150 S Coldwater Rd Black Canyon City, AZ 85324 |
| @chilleenson17 | |
| Yelp | As Chilleen's On 17 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 7, 2013Bar Rescue episode “A Horse Walks Into a Bar” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ, relaunched as Chilleen’s On 17, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ as Chilleen’s On 17.
Chilleen's On 17 remained open in Black Canyon City, under Aleah Chilleen's ownership after she bought out Scott in 2016. Reviews were generally positive on Google and Facebook at 4.5 stars, compared with 3.5 stars on Yelp.
What happened next
Two months after the rescue, sales were up and owners Scott and Donna Chilleen were in a stronger financial position, although bankruptcy remained unresolved. The business later emerged from bankruptcy, with sales up more than 40%, and Donna stopped drinking in the bar. In a Season 4 Back to the Bar revisit, Taffer called the bar a complete success. Scott and Donna later divorced, and in 2016 their daughter Aleah bought Scott out completely, ending his involvement. In 2021, Scott, while allegedly driving drunk, crashed his truck, killing his girlfriend and seriously injuring a co-worker. In January 2024 he was convicted on eight counts, including vehicular homicide under the influence. Chilleen's On 17 remained open in 2024.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 3: 25 of 40 bars have closed (62%). |
|---|---|
| Arizona | One of 16 rescued bars in Arizona; 8 still open. |
Quick answers
Is Chilleen’s On 17 still open?
Chilleen’s On 17 (originally Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ) in Black Canyon City, Arizona remains open as of October 2026 — 13 years and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. No rescued bar with a recorded closing date has lasted longer.
What did Jon Taffer rename Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ?
Jon Taffer relaunched Kid Chilleen's Badass BBQ under a new name: Chilleen’s On 17. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 3, Episode 9 (“A Horse Walks Into a Bar”), first aired April 7, 2013.
Where is Chilleen’s On 17 located?
Chilleen’s On 17 is located at 33150 S Coldwater Rd Black Canyon City, AZ 85324.
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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