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Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar in Chula Vista, California remains open as of October 2026 — 6 years and 5 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 | "A Silver Dollar Saved Is a Silver Dollar Earned" |
| Season | Season 7, Episode 13 |
| Originally aired | June 7, 2020 |
| Original name | Silver Dollar |
| Location | Chula Vista, California |
| Address | 341 3rd Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 3.7★ from 103 reviews |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- June 7, 2020Bar Rescue episode “A Silver Dollar Saved Is a Silver Dollar Earned” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Silver Dollar, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name Silver Dollar for the relaunch.
The Silver Dollar remains open in Chula Vista. Post-show reviews were generally positive, with ratings of 3.5 stars on Yelp and 4.1 stars on Google.
What happened next
After the rescue, Norma was made a manager and Mike Jr. left his other job to work at the bar full-time, and business improved. The Silver Dollar closed for a period during the Covid-19 pandemic under health restrictions before fully reopening, and it remained open in Chula Vista in 2023. Post-show reviews were generally favourable rather than poor: the bar held a 3.5-star rating on Yelp and a 4.1-star rating on Google, reviewers described a busy bar, and the business was regarded as one of the season's success stories.
Quick answers
Is Silver Dollar still open?
Silver Dollar in Chula Vista, California remains open as of October 2026 — 6 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 89% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is Silver Dollar located?
Silver Dollar is located at 341 3rd Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910.
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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