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Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul
Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul (originally Rob Ben's Restaurant & Lounge) in Emeryville, California remains open as of October 2026 — 6 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 89% 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 | "Beast Rescue" |
| Season | Season 7, Episode 9 |
| Originally aired | April 26, 2020 |
| Original name | Rob Ben's Restaurant & Lounge |
| Relaunched as | Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul |
| Location | Emeryville, California |
| Address | 3627 San Pablo Ave Emeryville, CA 94608 |
| Yelp | As Rob Ben's Restaurant & Lounge |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 26, 2020Bar Rescue episode “Beast Rescue” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Rob Ben's Restaurant & Lounge, relaunched as Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Rob Ben's Restaurant & Lounge as Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul.
It was renamed to Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul. Reviews are mostly positive, with customers enjoying the service and the food. The shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles get rave reviews.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, sales at Rob Ben's were up and the bar was losing less money to overpouring and other problems. The restaurant, relaunched as Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul, remains open in Emeryville, holding four stars on Yelp from more than 184 reviews. Reviewers praise the service and the food, with the shrimp and grits and the chicken and waffles singled out.
Quick answers
Is Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul still open?
Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul (originally Rob Ben's Restaurant & Lounge) in Emeryville, California remains open as of October 2026 — 6 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 89% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Rob Ben's Restaurant & Lounge?
Jon Taffer relaunched Rob Ben's Restaurant & Lounge under a new name: Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 7, Episode 9 (“Beast Rescue”), first aired April 26, 2020.
Where is Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul located?
Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul is located at 3627 San Pablo Ave Emeryville, CA 94608.
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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