Pete’s Butcher Block Bar
Pete’s Butcher Block Bar (originally Pete's Cutting Board Reuben Tavern & Grill) in Chesterfield, Michigan remains open as of October 2026 — 1 year and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 57% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Pete's Ruined Tavern" |
| Season | Season 9, Episode 26 |
| Originally aired | March 16, 2025 |
| Original name | Pete's Cutting Board Reuben Tavern & Grill |
| Relaunched as | Pete’s Butcher Block Bar |
| Location | Chesterfield, Michigan |
| Address | 50225 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield, MI 48051 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 3.9★ from 27 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 16, 2025Bar Rescue episode “Pete's Ruined Tavern” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Pete's Cutting Board Reuben Tavern & Grill, relaunched as Pete’s Butcher Block Bar, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Pete's Cutting Board Reuben Tavern & Grill as Pete’s Butcher Block Bar.
The bar was renamed Pete's Butcher Block Bar, but Pete did not keep the name, settling instead on Pete's Cutting Board and Reuben Tavern. Reviews are positive, with a few complaints about dishes.
What happened next
The rescue was led by chef Jason Santos. Pete's Butcher Block Bar remained open in Chesterfield, Michigan, but the name it traded under was unclear: its social media profiles and its Google and Yelp listings all continued to use the original Pete's Cutting Board name.
Quick answers
Is Pete’s Butcher Block Bar still open?
Pete’s Butcher Block Bar (originally Pete's Cutting Board Reuben Tavern & Grill) in Chesterfield, Michigan remains open as of October 2026 — 1 year and 7 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 57% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Pete's Cutting Board Reuben Tavern & Grill?
Jon Taffer relaunched Pete's Cutting Board Reuben Tavern & Grill under a new name: Pete’s Butcher Block Bar. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 9, Episode 26 (“Pete's Ruined Tavern”), first aired March 16, 2025.
Where is Pete’s Butcher Block Bar located?
Pete’s Butcher Block Bar is located at 50225 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield, MI 48051.
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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