I am a big fan of brewhouses and this was very nice surprise. I am visiting Tucson and was surprised to find that this is a chain. They are non-existent on the east coast. The restaurant itself is large with a very open lay out and high ceilings. The settings is typical of restaurant/breweries. The waitstaff was friendly and service was excellent. We had a new server who was with his trainer. The Beer: BJ's offers the typical 'Sampler' of their brews - 6 styles at 5ozs each for $9. As far as styles goes nothing special here: Blond, Hefewiezen, Pale Ale, Red Ale, Porter, Stout. I found all of the drinkable except the Pale Ale which is heavily hopped (I don't care for Pale Ales in general so take that into consideration). The Hefewiezen was surprising light and crisp with a citrus flavor. The Surprise: BerryBurst Cider - apparently they also brew their own cider and this is sweet and fruity and delicious. The Food: I had an open faced meatloaf topped with mashed potatoes and onion crisps, which was very tasty and for the price more than enough food. Overall 4 stars for quality of food, beverages, service and price. If you want a casual atmosphere and beers and dinner with friends with out the price then this is a great choice.
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Holly S.
Went here for lunch, got the double deluxe burger added avocado and chipotle mayo it was a huge burger and so delicious left very satisfied, will return to eat here again, next time will ask if I can get this burger in a single patty versus the two it's made with!!
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E N.
I usually like to budget but it was a friend's night out so I couldn't say "NO" when BJ's was suggested. Lets face it no one likes to be the debby downer. For one entree, and a third of a dessert plus tip I payed $17... Eh... Is all I can say, by no means was the food bad, but for the portion size, and the overall quality I'd rather take my change somewhere else. One thing that they can boast are their pizookies. Those little chocolate chip cookies (which come in varying flavors) serves as a throne that the ice cream sits on and it melts away both in your mouth and on the cookies, and sometimes on your face as you shovel it in as fast as you can. One of my favorite fat kid fixes. For a chain it isn't bad but that's all that there is to be said.
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Caleb T.
The cookie desert was amazing!!
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Tracy K.
Grata place to meet friends, have a good craft beer and pizza. Lots of TVs to watch sports in the bar. They even put the Kansas game on for me...although not not the big screen... Arizona was playing too.
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Chanel G.
BJ's isn't anything special but it's not anything horrible either. The mac and cheese is pretty good. I had the parmesan crusted chicken sandwich on the lunch menu. It wasn't anything spectacular but it wasn't half bad. I would opt for the wedge cut fries next time though, not a fan of the thin cut. What I really like about BJs is their huge tv they have for watching Wildcat games. They have a couple house brews that aren't terrible and then a couple of other drafts. Plus, the service is always super friendly.
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Andrew A.
Here is an example of why chain restaurants are so popular but so bad. Huge menu so you can feed even the most finicky of kids.....but I've been there many times at different locations and the food is never above average.
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Joan G.
I am a fan of this restaurant and the Tucson location was no different. Great service, AMAZING pizzookie's and good food. If you don't know what a pizzokie is, it is a cookie fresh baked and warm and served with ice cream and amazing! They have great burgers and deep dish pizza's. My favorite is the 5 meat pizza and the chrispy jalapeno burger. THey have a rewards program that you can use your card or now they also have a phone app that you can use. You earn points and can get money off after so many points.
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Gilbert T.
This place is really clean and beautiful. I love eating at places that feel like they have been taken care of. The food itself was pretty good. Again, not the best, but it was still an enjoyable meal. The wife and I ordered a pizza, which was kinda pricey. The service was not horrible, was not the best in that the server did not refill our drinks as fast as I would like. Overall, it's a nice place near the Tucson Mall if you want a good pizza and nice ambiance.
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Anthony H.
I like BJ's. There menu is large and has many options. From a baked potato as a meal, to their delicious pizza, huge salads, and creative appetizers. Also, I have head this is the best place to get a pazookie. I feel overwhelmed when looking at the menu since there are so many (too many) options. Service is usally pretty good. We have had a few bad experiences there, not many. The place is always packed but seating wait is no longer than 1/2 hour. The place is really nicely decorated and the atmoshpere is pretty neat. What I like about this place is their beer selection. Brewed locally, they have house beers that apply to any taste. Lightswitch Lager, Brewhouse Blonde, Harvest Hefeweisen, Piranha Pale Ale, Jeremiah Red, Nutty Brewnette, P.M. Porter, Tatonka Stout, and a seasonal beer for every season. They really have every shade you can be thirsty for. None of it is the best in any category I have tried, but it is not bad for enjoying with a better than average meal. Plus, they have these 1/2 gallon "growlers" (like glass jugs" that you can fill with the beer of your choice to take home.
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Jen P.
We did have to wait 30 mins (but on a Friday after work, come on who wouldnt expect that) and once seated recieved a half off coupon for a pizza! nice touch BJs!!! Beer was yummy, calamari as an app was delicious (not greasy) and the turkey burger with fries was a great way to wrap up a rough week. Our server, Octavio?, was friendly but not pushy while being patient as we were deep in conversation. We will be back for our half off pizza and hope to catch their rocking happy hour at the bar sometime too! PS apparently you can call ahead which we will utilize next time ;)
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Kayla B.
I don't think i will be going back any time soon. The service was terrible to be quite honest. The waiter seemed in over his head and did not know what he was doing. our waters were constantly unattended , the appetizer took 45 minutes to get to the table. The people next to us got there meals before we even got our appetizer and they were seated after us. The server also screwed up the specials, drink specials, the bills, and what drinks we ordered. We were nice enough about it but I know I wont be going to BJ's for quite some time.
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Steven G.
I love BJ's!! (hehe) I've never had a problem here and I actually just went here because I just recently turned 21. Their service is pretty good and their food is amazing. I highly recommend any of the pastas which are even great for sharing because they come in such large portions. They also have a great drinks menu and I would recommend one of their own brewed beers but I don't remember the name. (It's the one thats similar to Blue Moon in taste). More about the service, my waitress was very nice and one of my friends even got another pizza because something was wrong with their first one which is unheard of in many places. My favorite dish is definitely the Cajun Pasta with Shrimp, its actually my go-to entree at BJs. Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 P.S. free pazookie on your birthday? definitely deserves a 5 star :p
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Preston B.
This place is kinda hit or miss. Sometimes its alright and sometimes its just downright gross. The service is pretty bad and again sometimes the food is good. I love the bar and the beer set up and all the bartenders are super friendly. Good place to go if nothing else sounds good or youre craving a pazookie.
I had gone to BJs a few times before and not thought it was anything special, but a friend and I decided to stop in after work and I was pleasantly surprised! The food wasn't anything special but it was inexpensive compared to some places and better than I remembered! The pasta was well sauced and the noodles just right, the spice in mine was not overwhelming but still had a nice kick. I didn't order any alcohol but the soda was perfectly soda like haha. The pazookies are amazing as always and they have added a few flavors since I last went in! I got the cookies and creme mini which was a perfect size for one person since they are very rich! Service was very friendly and the resturant was nice and clean! I will return!
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Christi T.
Had my first bison burger at BJ's and I'm happy to say that it was a great one too. It was perfectly cooked to medium rare and seasoned well. The bison burger that they offer is a barbecue style with a tangy barbecue sauce and a side of slaw dressed with a tangy vinaigrette that accompanies the burger perfectly. I have always really liked BJ's, they have a great atmosphere and cozy ambience. The service has always been really well as the servers seem to be well trained and very knowledgable about the restaurant and what they have to offer. The wait for food is never too long either. Just long enough to enjoy a drink from their bar.
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Mike H.
I don't normally review chains, but this location stands out. The bartender was friendly and capable, the place is spotless, and the patrons are nice, as well. I had the Mac and Cheese, and the Cornbread Aioli appetizers, and it was just enough for a nice lunch. The light lager was tasty, and it was a very enjoyable way to spend 2 hours. I'll be back. It all adds up to 4 stars.
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NikO D.
I love their lunch specials! I got the 1/2 sandwich & soup/salad combo. I ordered the Tomato & Mozzarella Salad w/ Balsamic dressing, and the Roasted Turkey Cobb Sandwich (w/ the bleu cheese dressing on the side). Everything was delicious. Except the bleu cheese dressing....sweet blue cheese dressing? No thank you. Salad was really good! (See my photo). All for just $7.95! I have had some of their other sandwiches, pizzas, salads and appetizers, most of which were delicious. I don't like their iced tea, yet I always make the mistake of ordering it! It didn't have a strong flavor, and it always tastes like it had been sitting out for a while. :( However, they have Rootbeer on tap....and it is DELICIOUS!! :) Customer service at this location is usually pretty good. Sometimes when it is busy, service can be slow, but they are always friendly. Sometimes they have really good seasonal beer on tap... :)
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C H.
2nd visit this month and 2nd great visit. Lillie in the bar is amazing! Casual and comfortable, while friendly and knowledgeable. Happy hours 3p-7p every day (even weekends) will bring us back often. :)
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Robert F.
Good food. Exellent hot wings. But the beer is the hi light. Tatonka and Jeremiah Red .
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Dawn R.
We always love our dining experience at BJs!!!!
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Paulina N.
The food is usually good. However, the service is always lacking no matter what time of day or day of the week. I wish there was more I could say, but I'm never really impressed with this place. Especially this location.
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Gerald S.
At least once or twice while in town for the gem shows in late January, the family demands a dinner more in line with what we consider comfort food. I may prefer to gorge on Indian, Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine, and my family goes along willingly. Still, I know with me working most of the day and leaving them at the hotel to play, they need something that is fun to eat. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse fills the bill. The place is large and bustling. Mixed group of people at dinner time, with the happy hour folks mingling around the bar, and those of us in for a meal scattered around either along the bright windows, or deeper inside where it feels cool and dark. While fairly typical of the latest variant of the modern roadhouse, it does it very well. I get to drink a few interesting local craft beers, and my son gets his favorite drink of all time - root beer. Once he tasted it he was mellow the rest of the night. I took a sip. Smooth, light, sweet, and chill. It was okay that he had nearly a pitcher of it. He would remember it for a lifetime. BJ's seemed to be about pizza and beer, and we saw no reason to stray far from their wheelhouse on the first visit. 2010 was our first sit down, and I still remember the deep dish pies as overwhelmingly thick and overloaded with terrific flavor and texture. The BBQ Chicken Pizza was enough for 6 people, and the Flatbread Roasted Veggie and Goat Cheese a crispy, glorious treat. We ordered both of these for the 3 of us, and ended up taking most of it back to the hotel for the next day. The following visit, we had a simpler design; one Flatbread Pizza, One Crispy Jalapeno Burger, Wedge Salad and Gourmet Mac & Cheese for the young man. All very good, and less to take back with us. We were a happy clan, especially after trying a Pizookie, their signature dessert. If you love cookie dough, this is for you - baked cookie dough topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a square of Dark Chocolate. It is one delicious hot mess. Sitting back here on the East Coast as I write this, I can still recall the total satisfaction from the experiences at BJ's. It makes me dream of returning next year for more of the same pleasures.
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Kiara F.
I went there for my birthday and the wait was too long, it took about 10 minutes for a waiter to come. Once we ordered, it took over thirty minutes. We complained and they compensated for the food with appetizers. But just as the appetizers came, the food came. And the food was...... okay. It wasn't that good to me and it wasn't a god experience.
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Dieu C.
What is good? Everything. Both food & service. You can never go wrong with BJ's. I have always been a firm believer that you should generally stick to ordering only what a restaurant is known for, such as getting pizza (instead of pasta) at a pizzeria or pho (instead of a rice dish) at a pho restaurant. BJ's is well known for their deep dish pizzas and brewing their own beer. The last thing I would want to do is to offend anyone, but who orders steak at BJ's? If you ask me, it is quite uncommon. My little sister, being the steak novice that she was, decided to order ribeye despite my dissuasions. No one hates being wrong more than I do...and boy was I in for a surprise! Who ended up eating most of the steak and came back the next two days for ribeye? ME. Call me crazy, but I like the ribeye here way more than Morton's. It is tender, juicy, well marinated, and a mouthful of yummy. Anddd you get it for the bargain price of twenty bucks! My other most recent discovery at BJ's was their gourmet mac n cheese under the Small Bites section. BEST THING EVER. The mac n cheese is extra cheesy, has large bacon pieces throughout, and Goldfish chip crumbs baked on top to add an extra crunch kick. And of course, you never leave BJ's without ordering a Pizookie, which is always an absolute must for me. If you can't finish full size or your buddy doesn't have stomach space to share, you can get the smaller portion. Random note: It recently dawned on me what "Pizookie" means...PIZZA COOKIE! Get it? :)
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Maude O.
The food and service by IanM was terrific! Topped off my meal off with a caramel pizookie. Yummy! My first time there and definitely not my last whenever I go to Tuscon!
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Miriam C.
I am continuously impressed with the service and the overall 'ness' of this place. The beers are all even keel, so if you looking for interesting microbrews, this might not be it. But they have a good lineup. The food at this place is a step above chills/Applebee's, and the kitchen does an excellent job. I've never waited here (even for takeout) for over 25 mins. Ever. Even on a fri night. The service is super excellent.
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Anthony S.
Is it a chain? Yes! Is it the best Beer you ever had? No! But it's well made, it's clean and free of off flavors, and still a big step up from the big 2! Some of the specialty beers are actually very tasty! Goliath Imperial Red is a big beast, and if you're a hop lover like me, you'll appreciate it! Food IMHO is actually quite good compared to other chains! The pizza though pricey is tasty! The Bison Burger is a winner! So take it for what it is, and again don't take my word for it, try it yourself!
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Jeff S.
I can't get enough of this place! The servers are amazing! The food is great. The beer is wonderful, and I love the root beer. I have not ordered anything on their menu that wasn't delicious. Go now, and have a great meal.
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Mark S.
I had the house sirloin with horseradish mash potatoes and cesar salad. Tyler was my sever and is outstanding sever being very prompt and efficient. The sirloin was hot and cooked perfectly. I thought the horseradish mash potatoes were delicious and flavorful. I hear they have a rewards program and really good lunch specials.
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Arielle Z.
Awesome restaurant! The cream soda is so so good! i ordered the unlimited soup and salad, and the broccoli cheddar soup is stellar, probably the best I've ever had! Salads were great, fresh, and unique! Service itself was great, but the only thing greater than all of that was the prices! Just under 8 dollars for unlimited soup & salad! Will most definitely be returning to BJ's!
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Jinny H.
I went to BJ's to watch the football game with a few of my friends. We knew that other places, like Applebee's or any other restaurant on campus (ex. Frog and Firkin) would be super crowded, so we sought out another place that wouldn't be too packed. I'm glad that we chose to go to BJ's. It wasn't crowded at all and we could focus on the game and have conversations without having to shout. We sat in the bar area, so there were lots of TV screens. The bar atmosphere was awesome as well, with the bottles organized in a very neat manner. The service and the management here was amazing. The server checked in quite often, and was very attentive. When I walked into the restaurant, a waiter immediately asked me if I was looking for a group of people, and walked me to them. Although there was a good amount of people within the restaurant, he made sure to make us feel cared for. I had one of the best services that I've experienced. I got a cider and a salad, both of which were delicious. The cider wasn't strong at all; it was fruity and sweet, just the way that I wanted it. I believe it's one of the more popular kinds of cider that they have, and I can see why. I would recommend it. As for the salad, I got the Asian salad with the dressing on the side. The salad was huge - I couldn't finish it all, but I enjoyed every bite of it. Lastly, I want to comment on the restaurant's cleanliness. I know that I sometimes take restaurants and their level of cleanliness for granted, but I've gone to some restaurants where their service and food is fine, but their restaurant is unclean. BJ's was spotless, both in the restaurant and in the bathroom. I was impressed, actually, by how clean it was. So... 5 stars pretty much sums this place up. Great service, great food, great atmosphere.
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Taylor B.
I see no reason not to give it 5 stars! My wife and I both really wanted a good burger! My wife got the Brisket Bacon Burger(picture below) and I got the Crispy Jalapeño Burger! They bot were amazing, I added bacon to mine for $1 and it made it even better. I got the skinny fries and my wife got he wedges, after seeing the skinny fries I thought I got dropped off but they were actually more tasty than the wedge fries! We don't usually get dessert but we got a pizzoki! It was amazing! Service was great, we loved our server. She was very polite and personable. We will come back for sure!
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Jennifer Y.
Super yummy feel good food. Staff is great and we like coming here. Pazooki is always a must.
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Marnel C.
Don't waste your money here! Frozen food and 'junk lettuce' salads! If you want a beer and/or dessert, check it out.. But for "Real" food, go somewhere else!
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Jacque H.
Every time my husband and I go to BJs we always walk out extremely happy. We love the atmosphere and enjoy sitting at the bar. Their bar not only has their own brewed beers, which are all excellent, but a large variety of other draft beers as well. Every time we go we always eat something different and really enjoy it. Their chocolate pazookie is to die for! Also, they food is very well priced. I do not have one bad thing to say about the restaurant and I will eat there again and again.
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Rose C.
We went with a large family group and it turned out OK. Which is saying a lot these days. The menu is very extensive and has some unique things on it. I had the "knife and fork" Pot Roast Sandwich and it was really yummy. I've had the Meatloaf sandwich at our Reno, NV venue and it was good too. Everyone else agreed their entrees were "good". Anyway, the service was a little slow and we had to flag the server down a couple of times but overall a pretty safe bet for comfort food.
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CJ F.
It was good. Food was good. Hard cider on the menu. I like the atmosphere (Except the TVs all being on sports, is it a sports bar? I didn't think it was.) We will go back. After reading other reviews, I'm definitely trying the cookie dessert next time.
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Mark B.
I have never had a bad meal or bad service at this location. Great place for family get togethers. Main complaint is that the menu is too big and it is tough to decide what to order.
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Maria R.
We decided to have lunch at BJ's because we had a received a gift card. We ordered some appetizers, I ordered a calzone, my husband ordered a fish entree. When I received my calzone it was missing the ricotta cheese. Manager offered to replace it but we were almost done with lunch and it took quite a bit of time to get our entrees so I declined and picked out a dessert instead. I was pretty stoked because they had white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie. So we ordered the 3 mini pizookie dessert with peanut butter, chocolate chip, and white chocolate macadamia nut - a little something for everyone. It took a really really long time to come out (3 yr old had time to go to the bathroom 3x) and when it did instead of my white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie, what they had made was a white chocolate raspberry pizookie. I was so disappointed. The server offered to get another but since it had taken too long to get the first one and our children were already antsy we declined. Overall service and food were mediocre. We will not be back.
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Christopher S.
BJ's has an excellent variety of quality beers. I think its a good place to spend time while waiting for the crowd to arrive at Pearl since that club is right across the street. They could be more accomidating with the TV's and sports but that's not their aim.
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Justin R.
BJs is very affordable and delicious brewery food. Unlike Gentle Bens, BJs is more classy and has much better food. Their pizza is very good and the beer is affordable. There is never a wait and the food is always above par.
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Jeffrey A.
Well, I always love checking out new breweries either here in town or when I travel. I have been fortunate enough to get to experience some great beers all over the country and world. Unfortunately, this place does not appear on that list. Well, lets start with the redeeming qualities. The food has been pretty decent for the price point. I don't think it's great but, it hasn't left me turned off. All things considered, I think one would be pretty contented with the food. I have had the burgers which were pretty good and a chicken sandwich that I really did enjoy. The problem with this place, which I might add that calls itself a brewery, is that the beer is hardly passable. I tried a sampler to get a feel for all their beers and I was severely disappointed. The only beer that I considered drinkable was their red. I love wheat beers but their wheat smelled like hot dogs to me. Seriously, hot dogs. I couldn't even get through it. I was even more disappointed when I found out they aren't even brewing on site, so the brewery label is a misnomer. Fibbers I say. They actually brew in a central location in Phoenix and truck it out to their locations. I wouldn't necessarily mind that but I hate being lied to. All in all they rate a 2 because the food was good but the beer was abismal. IF you like the beer here then good for you but I, for the life of me, can't see how anyone could. The beer is definitely not YUM. It's anti-YUM
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H P.
i went here for lunch recently, the broadway and craycroft branch. had the grilled ham and cheese with tomato bisque. it just wasn't very good. the sandwich was too hard and crusty in texture, with not enough cheese, and made it really difficult and messy to eat. it was cut in vertical pieces so i could dip in the soup, which was too thick with cheese. the sandwich could have been yummy if it was a little thinner and more delicate, maybe battered with panko and lightly fried? it needs a light, crispy texture more than a hard, crusty one. and the tomato bisque needs more flavor and needs to be less viscous. i wanted more of a mom cooked comfort food feel to it, but it tasted like bruschetta sauce. the vanilla creme we ordered also did not come in frosted glasses as advertised and was not what we were expecting. we were expecting some whipped cream and more of a float taste and texture, but it tasted just like cream soda and just seemed like they added some syrup to club soda. not bad, but not that great either, a little underwhelming. it was very crowded, and we were told there were no tables inside and the hostess led us outside, then back in because they were clearing tables and she said something opened up inside. i cut them some slack because they just opened and are getting the bugs worked out. service was prompt and friendly, however. at the oracle branch, the avocado spring rolls and potstickers are the best thing. one thing that makes me question quality control is the sheer size of their menus. it is insane, and must make the chef's job a nightmare. a solid 10 pages chock full of various types of dishes from multiple cuisine origins. they need to trim it down to the dishes that are really good. must be hell for the kitchen staff, and i certainly don't envy their job.
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Steven L.
Not bad, not bad at all. It's a chain restaurant though I don't believe they exist on the east coast so I'm only familiar with them through my two lunch experiences in Tucson. I've been to both the Oracle Rd. and the Broadway locations. Both were about on par with each other in terms of service and food. They have your typical Americana fare, bar food, pastas, and the like. They serve some micro brews and their bar is OK at drink making. Both times I've gone here were Saturdays for lunch and both times were full house. Only one section off to the side had few diners in it. It's a family style place, but much better than your typical Applebee's, Chili's, etc. Give this place a go for something easy if you and your friends can't decide on any local places.
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Carianne C.
I come here often because it is close to my office. Today at lunch I was underwhelmed, mostly due to sloppy presentation. The ketchup bottle that was brought to the table was dirty and almost empty. The roasted beef dip sandwhich was good as usual, but the plate was greasy underneath when I moved it - ew. The barbeque sauce that I requested for my french fries tasted rancid.
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Mindy S.
I hate chain restaurants, but this one is actually pretty decent. They have a HUGE menu, and great lunch specials, not to mention a good beer selection. They're open pretty late, and service is generally fast and friendly. Oh, and GIANT baked potatoes!
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Roger T.
It was a random Tuesday afternoon, I was feeling hungry...as usual...then I thought of a new place to try. Bam! It hit me, I always drove by this restaurant and told myself I would try it one day! First thing that caught my eye was the beautiful building which is pretty eye catching! Well whoever designed this place did a good job because it worked at catching someone's attention! To begin with I started my appetizer with their "Thai shrimp lettuce wraps"....one word...mouthgasm! I'm a Thai guy myself and so my standards for Thai style and food are pretty high, however I must say I was quite impressed! The plate consisted of 4 lettuce leafs each with diced grilled shrimps, carrots, onions and mango salsa. You get this delicious taste of the slightly sweet glazed sauce with a hint of spice in it, in which all us Thai people love spice! Only complaint would be I wish I had more, just because it was so good but I knew this is just the appetizer! So calm yourself down Roger, let's make it to the main dish! After several debates with my stomach I decided to not order another appetizer dish, instead I went ahead and ordered a deep dish "Mediterranean Pizza". Why Pizza you ask? Well from hearing from family and friends, I've heard they made pretty good pizza and I still search for the best pizza in town. The Mediterranean pizza consisted of grilled chicken, basil pesto, roasted garlic, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and sliced peperoncinis. Mouth watering? Yes! It was pretty darn tasty! The taste of the sun-dried tomatoes just nearly knocked me off my seat and I swear I didn't have a drink! Overall I was satisfied, impressed here. I would definitely return again and recommend this place to new customers!
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Ben D.
Went to Bj's tonight...not very busy. Ordered a pizza and it came out lukewarm. Bartender sent it back to be heated up. Manager was there and was told about the situation and disappeared into the kitchen to check . The pizza came back out room temperature AGAIN...never saw or spoke to the manager (hiding in the kitchen I guess). Bartender offered free dessert but we just wanted hot pizza...took the leftovers and heated it up in the toaster oven...bartender tried but manager was useless
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Maile C.
Friendly service, meh food. Clam chowder had the largest clams I'd ever seen, which made up for the odd taste. Plain house salad maybe out of a bag. Might be a good place for folks who like to watch sports.
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Amanda B.
Well, BJ's is officially off my list for at least a year. This last time in, service was terrible. We received some of our drinks right away. Half of our waters were missing and they brought the wrong beer. Twenty minutes later our waiter decided to take our order. Twenty more minutes later waiter decided to ask if we want more drinks. After saying yes, he does not clear the emptys. This annoys me. If you have a free hand, take the empty glass. Ten minutes later says sorry the appetizer is running behind will be soon. Another ten minutes pass. Time check, been here an hour and the appetizer is finally coming out. Ten minutes later food arrives. For the price and quality of this chain, it is not worth spending close to two hours for a week night dinner. And they did not even comp the appetizer. Done.
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Cheryl M.
I like BJ's but don't love it. I wouldn't mind coming here for a football game to do some beer tasting, but as for the food, I think its just average. Not superb but not completely distasteful. Our service is usually always good which is nice. Honestly when you give me a huge restaurant with a menu that takes me an hour to get through, I usually shy away. The menu is so big and the portions are huge, so if that's for you, this place may be a 5. For me however, it brings my ratings down. Like I said, I'll come back for football!
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Roy P.
It was great beer and outstanding appetizers! Especially the chicken wings were perfect. The roast beef sandwich was also a winner. We will be back !
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Pam N.
Food was very good as usual. Unfortunately the server we had was less then attentive. Failed to bring me another beverage when I ordered one. Was more interested in socializing with other staff then taking care of the patrons. Too bad.
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Chris G.
Good beer, I enjoy their Jeremiah red. Great. Happy hour specials and good food. Food was good, had the pot stickers and they were good. Bartender was friendly and attentive good place for happy hour
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Vanessa Y.
I've really got to give BJ's 5 stars because of the plethora of options they have on their menu. Every Sunday evening my husband and I toss ideas as to what we want for dinner, whether it's Italian, American, or Mercian, BJ's has it. I've always been extremely pleased with every meal I've gotten there and I am particularly obsessed with their fries! They are so crisp it could eat them all. I highly recommend going to BJ's and if you do, you have to try their pizookies!
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Sylvia M.
DELICIOUS salads and a full menu late night? How did I get so lucky! The service is always spot on during late night too which is pretty rare.
(5)
Tiffany S.
Yes, it "chainy", but in this case it has all the best things about a chain and none of the bad things. It is always consistent, and good. The service is always great. First off, I love the decor. It has a blend of upscale and down home that makes it feel like you're going out but not straying to far. Sometimes that's nice, ya know? The beer is better than average, after all it a brewery! I love the seasonal blends, lightswitch and hefe. They also participate in local events, which makes it feel a little more local than the average chain. The menu is one of those massive lists of all sorts of crowd pleasing things. The pizza is good (sweet pig is my fav). The fries are fresh and the burgers decent.
(3)
Sam W.
Food is excellent, their Pizookie is a must try. Have yet to have a beer that I liked. They have baked potatoes the size of a football. Go for the food but order their imported beer.
(3)
Stewart C.
Yikes... This is the second time I've been in and for sure the last. Went there with a buddy and his parents for a dinner and to watch the fiesta bowl. Got a kinda cool booth, I'll give them that. My menu had multiple bloody fingerprints on it, yeah blood, no mistaking it. I gave it to the waitress and made a point to her that somebody REALLY needed to clean it. Doubt it happened but whatever, I didn't want to start the meal with some talk about blood and a manager coming over and apoligizing... I can get over it. I ordered a Bud, the waitress really wanted me to get one of their beers almost to the point of annoying. The food was pretty lame and took almost 25 min between app and entree... that's a heck of a fire time. We had some fried articokes or something to start. So boring I can barely rememeber them. I had a Jalapeno burger and so did my buddies dad, a new item of theirs apparently. My buddies dad had to send his back cause the meat was actually raw! Cold! and mine was scortched... uh weird! His mods were all wrong too. The manager was acutally first to the table for checkbacks and she handled the whole thing well except it took almost 20 min to get another burger at MR... should of been a priority back there. We took it togo. My buddies mom and him got lettace cups that they described as "obnoxious" and "way better at PF Changs!" The waitress said sorry and "enjoy what you can."... Check Please!
(1)
Joe B.
Great fish tacos! Good IPA. Fabulous waitress, Tess, who not only recommended a great appetizer (fried artichoke), but also recommended an outstanding hike on a nearby trial! Friendly, professional, and knowledgable - if everyone else on the staff here is as together as Tess, my hat's off to whoever is doing the training. What a great introduction to Tucson hospitality'
(4)
Sandy S.
Sliders were good. Thai chicken salad had almost no mango, could not taste the salad dressing or find anything but lettuce and some avocado. Very low value. For 11.50 i expect a really nice salad. Manage did not seem to bothered by it. Lots of places to eat with better food for the money. JMHO!
(3)
Allie D.
Second time here in the past month! Great service. Mario the curly haired bartender is awesome and holds a nice conversation. Such a relief to not deal with the 'awkward server' we are all so familiar with! Try their home brews! Delicious pink cider, forget the exact name, but try it! Love love love this place!
(5)
Caryn S.
Traveling with 3 children and 8 adults, we for sure wanted firm reservations for a Saturday night dinner, but when we got there at 6:30, we had to wait for a party of 20 to clear out. 40 minute delay with 3 hungry children? Not pretty. We had studied the menu and asked to order drinks and food at once, which couldn't be done because another table ahead of us was waiting to order their food. So drinks first. Then the kids' meals (a nice gesture, but then they were done eating before we even started). I ordered the Mediterranean pasta, which was supposed to include Kalamata olives and capers (not a one on the plate) and sun dried tomatoes (two pieces). No bread served with the pasta; doesn't that seem odd? Don't count on taking anything home either. Portions aren't that large. We'll try someplace else next time.
(3)
Joan G.
I am a fan of this restaurant and the Tucson location was no different. Great service, AMAZING pizzookie's and good food. If you don't know what a pizzokie is, it is a cookie fresh baked and warm and served with ice cream and amazing! They have great burgers and deep dish pizza's. My favorite is the 5 meat pizza and the chrispy jalapeno burger. THey have a rewards program that you can use your card or now they also have a phone app that you can use. You earn points and can get money off after so many points.
(4)
Christi T.
Had my first bison burger at BJ's and I'm happy to say that it was a great one too. It was perfectly cooked to medium rare and seasoned well. The bison burger that they offer is a barbecue style with a tangy barbecue sauce and a side of slaw dressed with a tangy vinaigrette that accompanies the burger perfectly. I have always really liked BJ's, they have a great atmosphere and cozy ambience. The service has always been really well as the servers seem to be well trained and very knowledgable about the restaurant and what they have to offer. The wait for food is never too long either. Just long enough to enjoy a drink from their bar.
(4)
Jennifer Y.
Super yummy feel good food. Staff is great and we like coming here. Pazooki is always a must.
(5)
Marnel C.
Don't waste your money here! Frozen food and 'junk lettuce' salads! If you want a beer and/or dessert, check it out.. But for "Real" food, go somewhere else!
(1)
K O.
Friendly service, large variety of food, and a cheap lunch menu! The bruschetta bites and mini pizzas are super yummy. :)
(4)
Brandon S.
I've been here a few times and it is a present dinning in experience every time food is great! I love he lighting and that's its a bit dim and just feels comfortable
(5)
Chanel G.
BJ's isn't anything special but it's not anything horrible either. The mac and cheese is pretty good. I had the parmesan crusted chicken sandwich on the lunch menu. It wasn't anything spectacular but it wasn't half bad. I would opt for the wedge cut fries next time though, not a fan of the thin cut. What I really like about BJs is their huge tv they have for watching Wildcat games. They have a couple house brews that aren't terrible and then a couple of other drafts. Plus, the service is always super friendly.
(3)
Andrew A.
Here is an example of why chain restaurants are so popular but so bad. Huge menu so you can feed even the most finicky of kids.....but I've been there many times at different locations and the food is never above average.
(2)
Gilbert T.
This place is really clean and beautiful. I love eating at places that feel like they have been taken care of. The food itself was pretty good. Again, not the best, but it was still an enjoyable meal. The wife and I ordered a pizza, which was kinda pricey. The service was not horrible, was not the best in that the server did not refill our drinks as fast as I would like. Overall, it's a nice place near the Tucson Mall if you want a good pizza and nice ambiance.
(4)
Dieu C.
What is good? Everything. Both food & service. You can never go wrong with BJ's. I have always been a firm believer that you should generally stick to ordering only what a restaurant is known for, such as getting pizza (instead of pasta) at a pizzeria or pho (instead of a rice dish) at a pho restaurant. BJ's is well known for their deep dish pizzas and brewing their own beer. The last thing I would want to do is to offend anyone, but who orders steak at BJ's? If you ask me, it is quite uncommon. My little sister, being the steak novice that she was, decided to order ribeye despite my dissuasions. No one hates being wrong more than I do...and boy was I in for a surprise! Who ended up eating most of the steak and came back the next two days for ribeye? ME. Call me crazy, but I like the ribeye here way more than Morton's. It is tender, juicy, well marinated, and a mouthful of yummy. Anddd you get it for the bargain price of twenty bucks! My other most recent discovery at BJ's was their gourmet mac n cheese under the Small Bites section. BEST THING EVER. The mac n cheese is extra cheesy, has large bacon pieces throughout, and Goldfish chip crumbs baked on top to add an extra crunch kick. And of course, you never leave BJ's without ordering a Pizookie, which is always an absolute must for me. If you can't finish full size or your buddy doesn't have stomach space to share, you can get the smaller portion. Random note: It recently dawned on me what "Pizookie" means...PIZZA COOKIE! Get it? :)
(5)
Maude O.
The food and service by IanM was terrific! Topped off my meal off with a caramel pizookie. Yummy! My first time there and definitely not my last whenever I go to Tuscon!
(5)
Miriam C.
I am continuously impressed with the service and the overall 'ness' of this place. The beers are all even keel, so if you looking for interesting microbrews, this might not be it. But they have a good lineup. The food at this place is a step above chills/Applebee's, and the kitchen does an excellent job. I've never waited here (even for takeout) for over 25 mins. Ever. Even on a fri night. The service is super excellent.
(5)
Anthony S.
Is it a chain? Yes! Is it the best Beer you ever had? No! But it's well made, it's clean and free of off flavors, and still a big step up from the big 2! Some of the specialty beers are actually very tasty! Goliath Imperial Red is a big beast, and if you're a hop lover like me, you'll appreciate it! Food IMHO is actually quite good compared to other chains! The pizza though pricey is tasty! The Bison Burger is a winner! So take it for what it is, and again don't take my word for it, try it yourself!
(3)
Jeff S.
I can't get enough of this place! The servers are amazing! The food is great. The beer is wonderful, and I love the root beer. I have not ordered anything on their menu that wasn't delicious. Go now, and have a great meal.
(5)
Mark S.
I had the house sirloin with horseradish mash potatoes and cesar salad. Tyler was my sever and is outstanding sever being very prompt and efficient. The sirloin was hot and cooked perfectly. I thought the horseradish mash potatoes were delicious and flavorful. I hear they have a rewards program and really good lunch specials.
(4)
NikO D.
I love their lunch specials! I got the 1/2 sandwich & soup/salad combo. I ordered the Tomato & Mozzarella Salad w/ Balsamic dressing, and the Roasted Turkey Cobb Sandwich (w/ the bleu cheese dressing on the side). Everything was delicious. Except the bleu cheese dressing....sweet blue cheese dressing? No thank you. Salad was really good! (See my photo). All for just $7.95! I have had some of their other sandwiches, pizzas, salads and appetizers, most of which were delicious. I don't like their iced tea, yet I always make the mistake of ordering it! It didn't have a strong flavor, and it always tastes like it had been sitting out for a while. :( However, they have Rootbeer on tap....and it is DELICIOUS!! :) Customer service at this location is usually pretty good. Sometimes when it is busy, service can be slow, but they are always friendly. Sometimes they have really good seasonal beer on tap... :)
(4)
Robert F.
Good food. Exellent hot wings. But the beer is the hi light. Tatonka and Jeremiah Red .
(4)
Gerald S.
At least once or twice while in town for the gem shows in late January, the family demands a dinner more in line with what we consider comfort food. I may prefer to gorge on Indian, Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine, and my family goes along willingly. Still, I know with me working most of the day and leaving them at the hotel to play, they need something that is fun to eat. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse fills the bill. The place is large and bustling. Mixed group of people at dinner time, with the happy hour folks mingling around the bar, and those of us in for a meal scattered around either along the bright windows, or deeper inside where it feels cool and dark. While fairly typical of the latest variant of the modern roadhouse, it does it very well. I get to drink a few interesting local craft beers, and my son gets his favorite drink of all time - root beer. Once he tasted it he was mellow the rest of the night. I took a sip. Smooth, light, sweet, and chill. It was okay that he had nearly a pitcher of it. He would remember it for a lifetime. BJ's seemed to be about pizza and beer, and we saw no reason to stray far from their wheelhouse on the first visit. 2010 was our first sit down, and I still remember the deep dish pies as overwhelmingly thick and overloaded with terrific flavor and texture. The BBQ Chicken Pizza was enough for 6 people, and the Flatbread Roasted Veggie and Goat Cheese a crispy, glorious treat. We ordered both of these for the 3 of us, and ended up taking most of it back to the hotel for the next day. The following visit, we had a simpler design; one Flatbread Pizza, One Crispy Jalapeno Burger, Wedge Salad and Gourmet Mac & Cheese for the young man. All very good, and less to take back with us. We were a happy clan, especially after trying a Pizookie, their signature dessert. If you love cookie dough, this is for you - baked cookie dough topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a square of Dark Chocolate. It is one delicious hot mess. Sitting back here on the East Coast as I write this, I can still recall the total satisfaction from the experiences at BJ's. It makes me dream of returning next year for more of the same pleasures.
(4)
Kiara F.
I went there for my birthday and the wait was too long, it took about 10 minutes for a waiter to come. Once we ordered, it took over thirty minutes. We complained and they compensated for the food with appetizers. But just as the appetizers came, the food came. And the food was...... okay. It wasn't that good to me and it wasn't a god experience.
(1)
Mike H.
I don't normally review chains, but this location stands out. The bartender was friendly and capable, the place is spotless, and the patrons are nice, as well. I had the Mac and Cheese, and the Cornbread Aioli appetizers, and it was just enough for a nice lunch. The light lager was tasty, and it was a very enjoyable way to spend 2 hours. I'll be back. It all adds up to 4 stars.
(4)
C H.
2nd visit this month and 2nd great visit. Lillie in the bar is amazing! Casual and comfortable, while friendly and knowledgeable. Happy hours 3p-7p every day (even weekends) will bring us back often. :)
(4)
Stephanie M.
My husband and I frequent this place for date nights. We order the avocado egg rolls with a great white pizza every time and there's a reason why we do. It's frackin' delicious! We also occasionally get a glass of Jeremiah red, very good fruity beer. Recently we ordered out and got the cheeseburger pizza and oh my lord... Let me tell you, it might just be our regular. It's literally a burger and the bun is the pizza dough. Heart attack central! Love this place. I don't know anyone who hasn't been to BJ's so I guess my review is more of a recommendation, try the Great White or Cheeseburger pizza with a glass of Jeremiah Red!
(5)
Scott V.
Pricing was a little high but pretty typical for chain restaurants. Food was good and service was great.
(4)
Ed M.
Nice spot for a quick lunch. Burger was good as were the fries. This restaurant has high top tables in the bar area as well as booths and tables for a more quiet conversation. Nice enough to have a quick business lunch or meal with an old friend. It's a brewhouse, so it is geared for drinking beer and has a bit of a sports bar atmosphere. Think of a classier version of Buffalo Wild Wings. Slightly more upscale.
(3)
Kirstin B.
The best thing BJs has going for them is their beer menu. Lots of variety and don't forget to check out their mixed beers on page 2 of the beer list. I tried the Black Velvet (berry beer + porter) today and it was tasty. Their food is fine. Nothing terrible, nothing stellar. We come here when the local places are closed on Sunday. Portions are good and price isn't unreasonable. In short, if you come enjoy the beer and use their food to sponge it up so you can have a second.
(3)
Allie D.
Second time here in the past month! Great service. Mario the curly haired bartender is awesome and holds a nice conversation. Such a relief to not deal with the 'awkward server' we are all so familiar with! Try their home brews! Delicious pink cider, forget the exact name, but try it! Love love love this place!
(5)
Chris G.
Good beer, I enjoy their Jeremiah red. Great. Happy hour specials and good food. Food was good, had the pot stickers and they were good. Bartender was friendly and attentive good place for happy hour
(4)
Vanessa Y.
I've really got to give BJ's 5 stars because of the plethora of options they have on their menu. Every Sunday evening my husband and I toss ideas as to what we want for dinner, whether it's Italian, American, or Mercian, BJ's has it. I've always been extremely pleased with every meal I've gotten there and I am particularly obsessed with their fries! They are so crisp it could eat them all. I highly recommend going to BJ's and if you do, you have to try their pizookies!
(5)
Sylvia M.
DELICIOUS salads and a full menu late night? How did I get so lucky! The service is always spot on during late night too which is pretty rare.
(5)
Roger T.
It was a random Tuesday afternoon, I was feeling hungry...as usual...then I thought of a new place to try. Bam! It hit me, I always drove by this restaurant and told myself I would try it one day! First thing that caught my eye was the beautiful building which is pretty eye catching! Well whoever designed this place did a good job because it worked at catching someone's attention! To begin with I started my appetizer with their "Thai shrimp lettuce wraps"....one word...mouthgasm! I'm a Thai guy myself and so my standards for Thai style and food are pretty high, however I must say I was quite impressed! The plate consisted of 4 lettuce leafs each with diced grilled shrimps, carrots, onions and mango salsa. You get this delicious taste of the slightly sweet glazed sauce with a hint of spice in it, in which all us Thai people love spice! Only complaint would be I wish I had more, just because it was so good but I knew this is just the appetizer! So calm yourself down Roger, let's make it to the main dish! After several debates with my stomach I decided to not order another appetizer dish, instead I went ahead and ordered a deep dish "Mediterranean Pizza". Why Pizza you ask? Well from hearing from family and friends, I've heard they made pretty good pizza and I still search for the best pizza in town. The Mediterranean pizza consisted of grilled chicken, basil pesto, roasted garlic, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and sliced peperoncinis. Mouth watering? Yes! It was pretty darn tasty! The taste of the sun-dried tomatoes just nearly knocked me off my seat and I swear I didn't have a drink! Overall I was satisfied, impressed here. I would definitely return again and recommend this place to new customers!
(4)
Ben D.
Went to Bj's tonight...not very busy. Ordered a pizza and it came out lukewarm. Bartender sent it back to be heated up. Manager was there and was told about the situation and disappeared into the kitchen to check . The pizza came back out room temperature AGAIN...never saw or spoke to the manager (hiding in the kitchen I guess). Bartender offered free dessert but we just wanted hot pizza...took the leftovers and heated it up in the toaster oven...bartender tried but manager was useless
(1)
Maile C.
Friendly service, meh food. Clam chowder had the largest clams I'd ever seen, which made up for the odd taste. Plain house salad maybe out of a bag. Might be a good place for folks who like to watch sports.
(3)
Arielle Z.
Awesome restaurant! The cream soda is so so good! i ordered the unlimited soup and salad, and the broccoli cheddar soup is stellar, probably the best I've ever had! Salads were great, fresh, and unique! Service itself was great, but the only thing greater than all of that was the prices! Just under 8 dollars for unlimited soup & salad! Will most definitely be returning to BJ's!
(5)
Pam N.
Food was very good as usual. Unfortunately the server we had was less then attentive. Failed to bring me another beverage when I ordered one. Was more interested in socializing with other staff then taking care of the patrons. Too bad.
(3)
Emir A.
Usually very happy with this place, great steak friendly service but does take a long time for the food to come out to the table
(4)
Tiffany S.
Yes, it "chainy", but in this case it has all the best things about a chain and none of the bad things. It is always consistent, and good. The service is always great. First off, I love the decor. It has a blend of upscale and down home that makes it feel like you're going out but not straying to far. Sometimes that's nice, ya know? The beer is better than average, after all it a brewery! I love the seasonal blends, lightswitch and hefe. They also participate in local events, which makes it feel a little more local than the average chain. The menu is one of those massive lists of all sorts of crowd pleasing things. The pizza is good (sweet pig is my fav). The fries are fresh and the burgers decent.
(3)
Sam W.
Food is excellent, their Pizookie is a must try. Have yet to have a beer that I liked. They have baked potatoes the size of a football. Go for the food but order their imported beer.
(3)
Patrick S.
Anyplace with a good choice of draft brews is top notch in my book! I happened to be at the soft opening because my dad was invited and have been going back ever since. I've mostly sat in the bar area, and have never had a bad experience. I like the food here, but have mostly enjoyed the offerings from the taps. The only reason I took away a star is because it's a chain. I usually like to go local.
(4)
Aviva S.
it is an ok restaurant. I think this restaurant does need restaurant impossible. The servos is very slow. They do scerew your bill up lot. It takes them a long time to get you your drink even if its water. Living in a dessert you need water but when your thirsty its too late and your already dehydrated. The noise level is very high you can't have a conversation with the person a cross from you. You have to almost yell, also you say what did you say a lot.
(2)
Emir A.
Came in here multiple times and have always been satisfied other then the last time, service is alright the desserts take forever, just upset they took off the New York strip steak, instead I ordered the ribeye, way too much fat on it, their mashed potatoes and rice pilaf is to die for.
(4)
Amanda B.
Well, BJ's is officially off my list for at least a year. This last time in, service was terrible. We received some of our drinks right away. Half of our waters were missing and they brought the wrong beer. Twenty minutes later our waiter decided to take our order. Twenty more minutes later waiter decided to ask if we want more drinks. After saying yes, he does not clear the emptys. This annoys me. If you have a free hand, take the empty glass. Ten minutes later says sorry the appetizer is running behind will be soon. Another ten minutes pass. Time check, been here an hour and the appetizer is finally coming out. Ten minutes later food arrives. For the price and quality of this chain, it is not worth spending close to two hours for a week night dinner. And they did not even comp the appetizer. Done.
(2)
Cheryl M.
I like BJ's but don't love it. I wouldn't mind coming here for a football game to do some beer tasting, but as for the food, I think its just average. Not superb but not completely distasteful. Our service is usually always good which is nice. Honestly when you give me a huge restaurant with a menu that takes me an hour to get through, I usually shy away. The menu is so big and the portions are huge, so if that's for you, this place may be a 5. For me however, it brings my ratings down. Like I said, I'll come back for football!
(3)
Roy P.
It was great beer and outstanding appetizers! Especially the chicken wings were perfect. The roast beef sandwich was also a winner. We will be back !
(4)
Bob H.
had the best apps , the new brusssel sprouts w/spicy cream sauce were damn good real good awful good. corn fritters also way better than we thought they could be. kudos on Shannon d for the over the top service again. still don't know why they got rid of the simple turkey sandwich, but the new tavern slice pizza was a good addition
(5)
Peter H.
We have had lunch here several times, and enjoyed it. One word if you can get there prior to noon you'll get seated promptly and served quickly. Good food & atmosphere. Their new Black & Blue House berger is out of this world.
(4)
John D.
This is not the kind of place you want to venture into on a Friday or Saturday night and expect to be seated and served quickly. If you want to give BJs a shot--and you should!--try to go during the week when it's a little less hectic. Otherwise it's going to be a miserable experience that isn't worth the wait. Okay, so this isn't starting off as a very complimentary review, but I swear it's getting there. If you're heading into any kind of chain restaurant like this one you have to temper your expectations. You've been to a restaurant like this before and it was good enough to come back to but it's not going to be your first choice if someone is looking for a real "taste of Tucson." You know how this goes: You start with getting an alcoholic beverage because you notice they make their own beer. It's almost $7 a glass but you don't drink all the time so why not live a little? You order the Snakebite and before you can figure out how the two different beers stay out of each other's way inside the glass, you've already drank half of it. Now you have to order. There's so many choices on the menus--burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza--that instead of sending the waiter away for "one more minute" for the twelfth time you just order a burger that has jalapenos on it. Burgers are delicious, you say, and jalapenos on burgers are even better. The appetizer you forgot your ordered arrives fairly quickly and it's fried artichokes. They're delicious because come on, they're fried. By the time the burger arrives you're so far into your first (and only) pint that you consume the whole thing and then think about how good it was afterward. You tip the waiter more than you probably would have normally--but he was attentive and awesome and deserves it--and head on your way. In short, BJs delivers if that's the kind of establishment you're looking for. Just don't go looking for it on a Friday night and expect to be in and out within a reasonable amount of time. Go on the weekday and enjoy yourself more.
(4)
Jason J.
Coming to Tucson for a few months on and off, I was excited to find that the area has quite a few breweries and brewpubs. My doctor hasn't diagnosed it yet, but I'm positive I have OCD when it comes to visiting such establishments, especially ones that I have not been to before. All the symptoms are there, I swear. After some quick internetting, BJ's came up as a contender. Since I was already nearby that night, I decided it was due time to check this place out. While parking I couldn't help but notice how big the building was and how many cars were parked in the lot. Walking in is a bit overwhelming, in a massive sports-bar kind of way. The place reminds me of a Chili's or Applebee's in its design. I bellied up to the bar during a NFL game with Team A and Team B playing on the big screen and ordered my first beer, the Tatonka stout. It was spicy, sweet, and delicious. Not having had lunch that day, I quickly ordered some food to fight off the immediate buzz it gave me. Being as ravenous and carnivorous as I was, I ordered the five meat hand tossed pizza on the bartendress' recommendation as well as the mac and cheese with crush Cheez-Its on top and ham inside. Both were duly inhaled and I settled on my next beer choice, the seasonal IPA. Slightly dry, it was fruity and balanced. How good was it? I drank it all. Overall, the the beers were tasty and the food was decent. The service was excellent as well. My only gripe is that the place is not my kind of joint being a really large sports-bar with a massive menu. I found out while I was there that it was a chain, which explains the menu with pictures in it. Would I go back? Maybe. But first I have to burn through this list of other brewpubs in Tucson.
(3)
Keri W.
I'm new to the area and my boyfriend and I decided to try BJ's to see if it was any good. We were very pleased! The service was outstanding, we always got drink refills before we actually needed them, which was wonderful. Our server even kindly checked the prices of some alcoholic drinks for me before I ordered any blindly. I ordered the classic burger with crispy thin fries and my boyfriend order the fish and chips. They were awesome! The burger was cooked to perfection and just melted in my mouth and the fries were great too. I tried a piece of the fried fish and it also sort of melted in your mouth. We had the option to choose either thin crispy fries or thick-cut seasoned fries and we loved both options. The handcrafted rootbeer (what my boyfriend got) was the best I've ever had and he absolutely loved it as well. I ordered the Pomegranate Sunset to drink which has Stoli Razberi Vodka, PAMA Pomegranate liqueur, Fresh Lemonade, Orange Juice and Monin Pomegranate and it was SO GOOD! One of the best drinks I've had. We also ordered the Pizookie for dessert, which is a big warm chocolate chunk cookie with vanilla ice cream on top. It was to die for!! I suggest saving some room for dessert when you go here! They have so much variety on their menu, from American food, to Mexican, to Italian, to Asian. We can't wait to go back and try the deep dish pizza! Definitely my favorite place to eat in Tucson thus far.
(5)
Caryn S.
Traveling with 3 children and 8 adults, we for sure wanted firm reservations for a Saturday night dinner, but when we got there at 6:30, we had to wait for a party of 20 to clear out. 40 minute delay with 3 hungry children? Not pretty. We had studied the menu and asked to order drinks and food at once, which couldn't be done because another table ahead of us was waiting to order their food. So drinks first. Then the kids' meals (a nice gesture, but then they were done eating before we even started). I ordered the Mediterranean pasta, which was supposed to include Kalamata olives and capers (not a one on the plate) and sun dried tomatoes (two pieces). No bread served with the pasta; doesn't that seem odd? Don't count on taking anything home either. Portions aren't that large. We'll try someplace else next time.
(3)
V F T.
I've been there so many times I forget, though it's not because I love it, it's because it's "there" and a good spot to hang out with friends or for a business meeting. Brews on tap - Very good selection, but expensive, especially for Tucson. Food - Overpriced menu & sub-par quality, what a shame, more like an Appleby's, (Yuck!). Ambience - Loud, though that's OK with a younger crowd or a good place to hang out regardless of your age. So in my opinion why does BJ's have 2 thriving Tucson operations? Like I said, convenient locations, big boxey spaces and decent brews. There are much better restaurants out there but not as easy to get to, so when in need of a meeting place that everyone seems to know how to get to it's BJ's. Well that's Tucson for 'ya!
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Monica E.
We had a bottle of Sterling Chardonnay with fried artichoke, calamari, sliders and burger melt with wedge fries. Dan is a wonderful bartender -- very attentive and kind. But this is just another chain. There is nothing spectacular. Everything was good -- well, except the fried artichoke, which tasted like a bundle of fried batter. The wedge fries were better than I expected. They tasted less like fries and more like potatoes -- much lighter and more flavorful. Everything else was pretty standard. Only complaint: There were some sketchy folks at the bar. One just stared. And I asked another guy if the seats were taken and he said, "Doesn't look like it. But there are phantoms." WHAT?!
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Ron R.
Hold on!! The salads here rock!! The Santa Fe blackened chicken salad was actually a hearty meal! I'm usually a high carb, pasta, pizza kind of guy so salads aren't really my thing. I was totally surprised! It just looks really hard to look tough with a salad in front of you. My Yelp reputation is at stake here! I was drinking a beer so I think I'm good;)
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Stu M.
Cold pizza, bad service, no wonder it's never busy (unlike most BJ's)! Does corporate ever read these reviews?
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Russ R.
I like the food and service. Two problems....I go here every Sunday for about 5 hours to watch football. The atmosphere for sports is unique in that there aren't the usual screaming maniacs like in other sports bars. They have a great, huge 4-screen monitor right over the bar. They manage to get 4 different games on these screens, but there are 3 or 4 others in the bar area that should have the other games, but they're always set to the same 4 as the big screen. This shouldn't be that tough to figure out. Also, the A/C is set so low that I've seen at least 3 parties just leave or leave early if they were dressed in shorts and short sleeves. It is always FREEZING!!! I always wear heavy jeans and take my thickest coat, even when it's 100 degrees outside. I don't understand the philosophy with this. I know every degree of A/C in my 2500 sq ft house costs me about $50-$75 per month. I can only imagine what it must be for this huge building. How do you justify running away customers while burning big bucks by turning a really nice environment into a meat locker? Crazy.
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Stewart C.
Yikes... This is the second time I've been in and for sure the last. Went there with a buddy and his parents for a dinner and to watch the fiesta bowl. Got a kinda cool booth, I'll give them that. My menu had multiple bloody fingerprints on it, yeah blood, no mistaking it. I gave it to the waitress and made a point to her that somebody REALLY needed to clean it. Doubt it happened but whatever, I didn't want to start the meal with some talk about blood and a manager coming over and apoligizing... I can get over it. I ordered a Bud, the waitress really wanted me to get one of their beers almost to the point of annoying. The food was pretty lame and took almost 25 min between app and entree... that's a heck of a fire time. We had some fried articokes or something to start. So boring I can barely rememeber them. I had a Jalapeno burger and so did my buddies dad, a new item of theirs apparently. My buddies dad had to send his back cause the meat was actually raw! Cold! and mine was scortched... uh weird! His mods were all wrong too. The manager was acutally first to the table for checkbacks and she handled the whole thing well except it took almost 20 min to get another burger at MR... should of been a priority back there. We took it togo. My buddies mom and him got lettace cups that they described as "obnoxious" and "way better at PF Changs!" The waitress said sorry and "enjoy what you can."... Check Please!
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Joe B.
Great fish tacos! Good IPA. Fabulous waitress, Tess, who not only recommended a great appetizer (fried artichoke), but also recommended an outstanding hike on a nearby trial! Friendly, professional, and knowledgable - if everyone else on the staff here is as together as Tess, my hat's off to whoever is doing the training. What a great introduction to Tucson hospitality'
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Sandy S.
Sliders were good. Thai chicken salad had almost no mango, could not taste the salad dressing or find anything but lettuce and some avocado. Very low value. For 11.50 i expect a really nice salad. Manage did not seem to bothered by it. Lots of places to eat with better food for the money. JMHO!
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Nick B.
Love the crested chicken Parmesan. Service is hot or miss but atmosphere is good for dates for two or larger parties.
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Christina C.
I have always loved BJ's from the moment I stepped in. Service is good, pizza always well cooked. When I order my usual Burger it is always well-done the way I LIKE IT. Portions of food is generous for the price in my opinion. Broccoli cheese soup is very good, lots of broccoli and they top it off with extra graded cheese. Jambalaya has a little spice/kick to it and lots of shrimp. Save room for dessert! Chocolate Chip Pizooki is amaaaazing :) It comes out nice and warm topped with vanilla ice cream and whip cream if you desire.
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Ray C.
At this time of my visit, I had my sesame chicken salad and it was just OK. Because of the chicken was COLD.. It was supposed to be hot and fresh.. Again it depends on the chef on that evening.
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E K.
Pros: food was delicious Cons: service was awful! We went in with a group and they couldnt get or keep the orders straight. They had 3 waiters/waitresses taking our orders no wonder they were confused. A friend ordered a fancy drink. When she got it it wasnt the drink she ordered. When she was 3/4 of the way through it the server came by with the correct drink she was supposed to get and demanded that she needed to take the old one back to the bar. Bad service in general.
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Dawn R.
We always love our dining experience at BJs!!!!
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Paulina N.
The food is usually good. However, the service is always lacking no matter what time of day or day of the week. I wish there was more I could say, but I'm never really impressed with this place. Especially this location.
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Anthony H.
I like BJ's. There menu is large and has many options. From a baked potato as a meal, to their delicious pizza, huge salads, and creative appetizers. Also, I have head this is the best place to get a pazookie. I feel overwhelmed when looking at the menu since there are so many (too many) options. Service is usally pretty good. We have had a few bad experiences there, not many. The place is always packed but seating wait is no longer than 1/2 hour. The place is really nicely decorated and the atmoshpere is pretty neat. What I like about this place is their beer selection. Brewed locally, they have house beers that apply to any taste. Lightswitch Lager, Brewhouse Blonde, Harvest Hefeweisen, Piranha Pale Ale, Jeremiah Red, Nutty Brewnette, P.M. Porter, Tatonka Stout, and a seasonal beer for every season. They really have every shade you can be thirsty for. None of it is the best in any category I have tried, but it is not bad for enjoying with a better than average meal. Plus, they have these 1/2 gallon "growlers" (like glass jugs" that you can fill with the beer of your choice to take home.
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Jen P.
We did have to wait 30 mins (but on a Friday after work, come on who wouldnt expect that) and once seated recieved a half off coupon for a pizza! nice touch BJs!!! Beer was yummy, calamari as an app was delicious (not greasy) and the turkey burger with fries was a great way to wrap up a rough week. Our server, Octavio?, was friendly but not pushy while being patient as we were deep in conversation. We will be back for our half off pizza and hope to catch their rocking happy hour at the bar sometime too! PS apparently you can call ahead which we will utilize next time ;)
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Steven G.
I love BJ's!! (hehe) I've never had a problem here and I actually just went here because I just recently turned 21. Their service is pretty good and their food is amazing. I highly recommend any of the pastas which are even great for sharing because they come in such large portions. They also have a great drinks menu and I would recommend one of their own brewed beers but I don't remember the name. (It's the one thats similar to Blue Moon in taste). More about the service, my waitress was very nice and one of my friends even got another pizza because something was wrong with their first one which is unheard of in many places. My favorite dish is definitely the Cajun Pasta with Shrimp, its actually my go-to entree at BJs. Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 P.S. free pazookie on your birthday? definitely deserves a 5 star :p
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Ambrosia R.
I've been here a few times, and been moderately impressed with the food each time. My husband and I are fairly picky about pizza, since it's one of the dishes we regularly make at home, but BJ's pizza holds up extremely well - their chicken-pesto appetizer pizza in particular is tasty. Also, I love the avocado egg rolls - just the sort of creative fusion of flavors that I like to see in a restaurant. Professional drinker that I am, I tried their brew sampler the first time we went. It was a bit of a mixed bag; the blonde and stout offerings were both surprisingly bland with little complexity of flavor. On the other hand, their Piranha Pale Ale was beyond reproach - crisp and refreshing and featuring an herby finish that to this day I can't quite identify. It was easily one of my favorite pales that I've ever tried. I also tried one of their cocktails on a different trip - a raspberry lemon drop, if memory serves - and while I liked the idea, the execution really lacked pizzazz. I'm certain I could come up with something better, given the ingredients and some time to experiment. On the whole, I'd recommend the place for lunch over dinner: the service was rather slower during dinner hour, and the light coming in through the windows at lunch helped the atmosphere of the place quite a bit. But I'll almost definitely go back again. Still have most of the cocktail menu to try, after all...
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Mark S.
Way overpriced and way tasteless. Never had such a bland calzone in my life. Didn't even know that was possible!!! I will not be returning. 2nd star only because the waitress was nice.
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Danielle B.
Never have eaten a meal here. I'm writing a review on the Pizookie! They are awesome and a must try. My friends and I will go here just for the Pizookie. Soft, warm, large cookie with ice cream. Can't ask for more.
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RaeRae C.
Last Tuesday my sister and I arrived at the establishment around 4PM, she was craving the cookie thing they had so we thought we'd stop by at a less hectic time. The restaurant was relatively empty. We stood in the lobby area for a good 3 minutes before someone noticed and seated us. We did not get our menus until another while has passed. But I can count the clock all I want. The main point is, the restaurant was slow, there was no reason why the service has to mirror the rate of which customers are coming. If it weren't for the delicious half-melted cookie topped with ice-cream, as well as my whiny younger sibling, I would not have waited for our waiter when she finally made her way over.
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Rachael J.
This location must be hit or miss. I guess today I had a hit! Went at lunch time on a Thurs and the place was packed. Actually had to wait about 5-10 mins. My server was very attentive. I had multiple refills and she was happy to answer our questions and make substitutions (which seems to drive so many servers bonkers). I had no problem finding an affordable lunch option. for $12.50 including tip I had an iced tea and a lunched sized salad which was much better than I expected and I left full and satisfied. I think people may come to BJ's with their expectations a bit too high. I gave it a 4/5 star rating taking into account that this is not, nor will ever be a fine-dining establishment. This is essentially a nicer Applebee's with a good beer selection on tap. They have a large menu with lots of your standard American bar food options as well as a good selection of salads, samplers and gluten-free options. Prices are a bit higher (though not unreasonable in my opinion) than many other chain restaurants of this caliber but I thought it was worth it to have a more extensive menu and decent beer.
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Steve F.
Slow service. Three of our group served long before two others. Server friendly, but clearly could care less. My barbacoa tacos were nearly meatless. My wife's chicken tacos meaty and tasty.
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Kathy C.
We stopped here on Friday afternoon around 1:30 ish for lunch. We sat in the bar and was served quickly. We ordered from the lunch menu. I ordered the MahiMahi Fish Tacos and my son ordered pizza and a ceasar salad. I ordered iced tea to drink, my son had water. We both enjoyed our lunches, but decided we'd try something else on our next visit, as they didn't stand out to us. I would come back again, the menu had lots of options for lunch specials.
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Karl S.
It's a chain brewpub. Decent beers. Decent food (The avocado rolls arevery good.). Service good. But, I'd rather spend my money in local establishments.
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Kim H.
My review is primarily because of the service - excellent all the way around. We were greated with a genuine hello by the hostess when we entered and our server made great eye contact (and even knealt down at the table to meet my kids at eye level.) She was very attentive and didn't act rushed even though we could tell she was busy. The food was basic bar fair, nothing spectacular but everything was hot and the items the server suggested were good. I know this is a chain, but I would recommend it as dependable for families.
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Bob H.
had the best apps , the new brusssel sprouts w/spicy cream sauce were damn good real good awful good. corn fritters also way better than we thought they could be. kudos on Shannon d for the over the top service again. still don't know why they got rid of the simple turkey sandwich, but the new tavern slice pizza was a good addition
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Peter H.
We have had lunch here several times, and enjoyed it. One word if you can get there prior to noon you'll get seated promptly and served quickly. Good food & atmosphere. Their new Black & Blue House berger is out of this world.
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John D.
This is not the kind of place you want to venture into on a Friday or Saturday night and expect to be seated and served quickly. If you want to give BJs a shot--and you should!--try to go during the week when it's a little less hectic. Otherwise it's going to be a miserable experience that isn't worth the wait. Okay, so this isn't starting off as a very complimentary review, but I swear it's getting there. If you're heading into any kind of chain restaurant like this one you have to temper your expectations. You've been to a restaurant like this before and it was good enough to come back to but it's not going to be your first choice if someone is looking for a real "taste of Tucson." You know how this goes: You start with getting an alcoholic beverage because you notice they make their own beer. It's almost $7 a glass but you don't drink all the time so why not live a little? You order the Snakebite and before you can figure out how the two different beers stay out of each other's way inside the glass, you've already drank half of it. Now you have to order. There's so many choices on the menus--burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza--that instead of sending the waiter away for "one more minute" for the twelfth time you just order a burger that has jalapenos on it. Burgers are delicious, you say, and jalapenos on burgers are even better. The appetizer you forgot your ordered arrives fairly quickly and it's fried artichokes. They're delicious because come on, they're fried. By the time the burger arrives you're so far into your first (and only) pint that you consume the whole thing and then think about how good it was afterward. You tip the waiter more than you probably would have normally--but he was attentive and awesome and deserves it--and head on your way. In short, BJs delivers if that's the kind of establishment you're looking for. Just don't go looking for it on a Friday night and expect to be in and out within a reasonable amount of time. Go on the weekday and enjoy yourself more.
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Christina C.
I have always loved BJ's from the moment I stepped in. Service is good, pizza always well cooked. When I order my usual Burger it is always well-done the way I LIKE IT. Portions of food is generous for the price in my opinion. Broccoli cheese soup is very good, lots of broccoli and they top it off with extra graded cheese. Jambalaya has a little spice/kick to it and lots of shrimp. Save room for dessert! Chocolate Chip Pizooki is amaaaazing :) It comes out nice and warm topped with vanilla ice cream and whip cream if you desire.
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Ray C.
At this time of my visit, I had my sesame chicken salad and it was just OK. Because of the chicken was COLD.. It was supposed to be hot and fresh.. Again it depends on the chef on that evening.
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Kayla B.
I don't think i will be going back any time soon. The service was terrible to be quite honest. The waiter seemed in over his head and did not know what he was doing. our waters were constantly unattended , the appetizer took 45 minutes to get to the table. The people next to us got there meals before we even got our appetizer and they were seated after us. The server also screwed up the specials, drink specials, the bills, and what drinks we ordered. We were nice enough about it but I know I wont be going to BJ's for quite some time.
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Lorie A.
the best part of the meal was the order of kettle chips. Sadly, the meal went down hill from there. I ordered a california burger that came on toast (?) The server said that it did say that in the menu, but honestly the light was so low and poorly placed I must have missed it. The very gracious server did offer to switch it to a bun, which I took him up on, and I was pleased that very hot, seemingly fresh fries came back with the burger. But that burger :( Ordered as medium, it was over-well and dry. And the "California" on it was tasteless: green chile, avocado, chipotle mayo? It tasted bland with no mingling of flavors. Seasoned wedge fries were good, though. We also got the mini 'pizcookie" sampler. Overcooked tube cookies baked to a rock in the bottom of a tin pan. Topped with a scoop of ice cream it was edible, but only half the cookies could be removed even when mooshed in with the ice cream. With a price of $8 for a speciality pomegranate drink and $8 for a coconut and lime martini, you'd think that there was at least a slight buzz of happy hour on me. Nope. I've never spent so much on such weak drinks. maybe their strong point is the beer? but there are too many other local brew houses with menus that aren't meant to stay in the shadows.
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Preston B.
This place is kinda hit or miss. Sometimes its alright and sometimes its just downright gross. The service is pretty bad and again sometimes the food is good. I love the bar and the beer set up and all the bartenders are super friendly. Good place to go if nothing else sounds good or youre craving a pazookie.
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David L.
I am a big fan of brewhouses and this was very nice surprise. I am visiting Tucson and was surprised to find that this is a chain. They are non-existent on the east coast. The restaurant itself is large with a very open lay out and high ceilings. The settings is typical of restaurant/breweries. The waitstaff was friendly and service was excellent. We had a new server who was with his trainer. The Beer: BJ's offers the typical 'Sampler' of their brews - 6 styles at 5ozs each for $9. As far as styles goes nothing special here: Blond, Hefewiezen, Pale Ale, Red Ale, Porter, Stout. I found all of the drinkable except the Pale Ale which is heavily hopped (I don't care for Pale Ales in general so take that into consideration). The Hefewiezen was surprising light and crisp with a citrus flavor. The Surprise: BerryBurst Cider - apparently they also brew their own cider and this is sweet and fruity and delicious. The Food: I had an open faced meatloaf topped with mashed potatoes and onion crisps, which was very tasty and for the price more than enough food. Overall 4 stars for quality of food, beverages, service and price. If you want a casual atmosphere and beers and dinner with friends with out the price then this is a great choice.
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Holly S.
Went here for lunch, got the double deluxe burger added avocado and chipotle mayo it was a huge burger and so delicious left very satisfied, will return to eat here again, next time will ask if I can get this burger in a single patty versus the two it's made with!!
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E N.
I usually like to budget but it was a friend's night out so I couldn't say "NO" when BJ's was suggested. Lets face it no one likes to be the debby downer. For one entree, and a third of a dessert plus tip I payed $17... Eh... Is all I can say, by no means was the food bad, but for the portion size, and the overall quality I'd rather take my change somewhere else. One thing that they can boast are their pizookies. Those little chocolate chip cookies (which come in varying flavors) serves as a throne that the ice cream sits on and it melts away both in your mouth and on the cookies, and sometimes on your face as you shovel it in as fast as you can. One of my favorite fat kid fixes. For a chain it isn't bad but that's all that there is to be said.
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Caleb T.
The cookie desert was amazing!!
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Tracy K.
Grata place to meet friends, have a good craft beer and pizza. Lots of TVs to watch sports in the bar. They even put the Kansas game on for me...although not not the big screen... Arizona was playing too.
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Jacque H.
Every time my husband and I go to BJs we always walk out extremely happy. We love the atmosphere and enjoy sitting at the bar. Their bar not only has their own brewed beers, which are all excellent, but a large variety of other draft beers as well. Every time we go we always eat something different and really enjoy it. Their chocolate pazookie is to die for! Also, they food is very well priced. I do not have one bad thing to say about the restaurant and I will eat there again and again.
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Rose C.
We went with a large family group and it turned out OK. Which is saying a lot these days. The menu is very extensive and has some unique things on it. I had the "knife and fork" Pot Roast Sandwich and it was really yummy. I've had the Meatloaf sandwich at our Reno, NV venue and it was good too. Everyone else agreed their entrees were "good". Anyway, the service was a little slow and we had to flag the server down a couple of times but overall a pretty safe bet for comfort food.
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CJ F.
It was good. Food was good. Hard cider on the menu. I like the atmosphere (Except the TVs all being on sports, is it a sports bar? I didn't think it was.) We will go back. After reading other reviews, I'm definitely trying the cookie dessert next time.
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Mark B.
I have never had a bad meal or bad service at this location. Great place for family get togethers. Main complaint is that the menu is too big and it is tough to decide what to order.
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Kaboom J.
Worst experience ever! Horrible service, food was awful, painfully over priced, way too loud, we were there for 2 agonizing hours. 2! Never to return, wish I could give negative stars
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Jen W.
I heard someone earlier in the week talking about a gluten-free pizza cookie with ice cream at BJ's. I decided to meet up with my friend there. BJ's is a bit upper-priced, but the portions are plentiful. My friend got jambalaya, and I got the Santa Fe Chicken Salad without tortilla strips. I felt like I had a clean meal in a relaxing atmosphere. I paid about $20 for my meal. Overall, the tap sodas, beers, appetizers, and prices are not the best in the city, but I find it much better than Cheesecake Factory for a similar experience (take groups, celebrate something, food for enough pickier eaters, alcohol available)...
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Melissa W.
They have hard cider! Food is great too. I'd describe it as upscale bar food.
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Steven L.
Not bad, not bad at all. It's a chain restaurant though I don't believe they exist on the east coast so I'm only familiar with them through my two lunch experiences in Tucson. I've been to both the Oracle Rd. and the Broadway locations. Both were about on par with each other in terms of service and food. They have your typical Americana fare, bar food, pastas, and the like. They serve some micro brews and their bar is OK at drink making. Both times I've gone here were Saturdays for lunch and both times were full house. Only one section off to the side had few diners in it. It's a family style place, but much better than your typical Applebee's, Chili's, etc. Give this place a go for something easy if you and your friends can't decide on any local places.
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Carianne C.
I come here often because it is close to my office. Today at lunch I was underwhelmed, mostly due to sloppy presentation. The ketchup bottle that was brought to the table was dirty and almost empty. The roasted beef dip sandwhich was good as usual, but the plate was greasy underneath when I moved it - ew. The barbeque sauce that I requested for my french fries tasted rancid.
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Mindy S.
I hate chain restaurants, but this one is actually pretty decent. They have a HUGE menu, and great lunch specials, not to mention a good beer selection. They're open pretty late, and service is generally fast and friendly. Oh, and GIANT baked potatoes!
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Laura F.
Just tried this place - very disappointed. The prices were ridiculous ($12 for a cobb salad?) and the food was, quite literally, inedible. For a "brewhouse" (the beer is obviously not brewed here) the beer was overpriced and tasted only marginally better than a High Life. Our food (one small calzone and one cobb salad) took 50 minutes to materialize after we ordered. The server was great, though - I felt very bad that she had to deal with such a terribly managed restaurant. Bad ingredients, bad food, bad beer, high prices. What a gem.
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Maria R.
We decided to have lunch at BJ's because we had a received a gift card. We ordered some appetizers, I ordered a calzone, my husband ordered a fish entree. When I received my calzone it was missing the ricotta cheese. Manager offered to replace it but we were almost done with lunch and it took quite a bit of time to get our entrees so I declined and picked out a dessert instead. I was pretty stoked because they had white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie. So we ordered the 3 mini pizookie dessert with peanut butter, chocolate chip, and white chocolate macadamia nut - a little something for everyone. It took a really really long time to come out (3 yr old had time to go to the bathroom 3x) and when it did instead of my white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie, what they had made was a white chocolate raspberry pizookie. I was so disappointed. The server offered to get another but since it had taken too long to get the first one and our children were already antsy we declined. Overall service and food were mediocre. We will not be back.
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Christopher S.
BJ's has an excellent variety of quality beers. I think its a good place to spend time while waiting for the crowd to arrive at Pearl since that club is right across the street. They could be more accomidating with the TV's and sports but that's not their aim.
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Justin R.
BJs is very affordable and delicious brewery food. Unlike Gentle Bens, BJs is more classy and has much better food. Their pizza is very good and the beer is affordable. There is never a wait and the food is always above par.
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Jeffrey A.
Well, I always love checking out new breweries either here in town or when I travel. I have been fortunate enough to get to experience some great beers all over the country and world. Unfortunately, this place does not appear on that list. Well, lets start with the redeeming qualities. The food has been pretty decent for the price point. I don't think it's great but, it hasn't left me turned off. All things considered, I think one would be pretty contented with the food. I have had the burgers which were pretty good and a chicken sandwich that I really did enjoy. The problem with this place, which I might add that calls itself a brewery, is that the beer is hardly passable. I tried a sampler to get a feel for all their beers and I was severely disappointed. The only beer that I considered drinkable was their red. I love wheat beers but their wheat smelled like hot dogs to me. Seriously, hot dogs. I couldn't even get through it. I was even more disappointed when I found out they aren't even brewing on site, so the brewery label is a misnomer. Fibbers I say. They actually brew in a central location in Phoenix and truck it out to their locations. I wouldn't necessarily mind that but I hate being lied to. All in all they rate a 2 because the food was good but the beer was abismal. IF you like the beer here then good for you but I, for the life of me, can't see how anyone could. The beer is definitely not YUM. It's anti-YUM
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H P.
i went here for lunch recently, the broadway and craycroft branch. had the grilled ham and cheese with tomato bisque. it just wasn't very good. the sandwich was too hard and crusty in texture, with not enough cheese, and made it really difficult and messy to eat. it was cut in vertical pieces so i could dip in the soup, which was too thick with cheese. the sandwich could have been yummy if it was a little thinner and more delicate, maybe battered with panko and lightly fried? it needs a light, crispy texture more than a hard, crusty one. and the tomato bisque needs more flavor and needs to be less viscous. i wanted more of a mom cooked comfort food feel to it, but it tasted like bruschetta sauce. the vanilla creme we ordered also did not come in frosted glasses as advertised and was not what we were expecting. we were expecting some whipped cream and more of a float taste and texture, but it tasted just like cream soda and just seemed like they added some syrup to club soda. not bad, but not that great either, a little underwhelming. it was very crowded, and we were told there were no tables inside and the hostess led us outside, then back in because they were clearing tables and she said something opened up inside. i cut them some slack because they just opened and are getting the bugs worked out. service was prompt and friendly, however. at the oracle branch, the avocado spring rolls and potstickers are the best thing. one thing that makes me question quality control is the sheer size of their menus. it is insane, and must make the chef's job a nightmare. a solid 10 pages chock full of various types of dishes from multiple cuisine origins. they need to trim it down to the dishes that are really good. must be hell for the kitchen staff, and i certainly don't envy their job.
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Taylor B.
I see no reason not to give it 5 stars! My wife and I both really wanted a good burger! My wife got the Brisket Bacon Burger(picture below) and I got the Crispy Jalapeño Burger! They bot were amazing, I added bacon to mine for $1 and it made it even better. I got the skinny fries and my wife got he wedges, after seeing the skinny fries I thought I got dropped off but they were actually more tasty than the wedge fries! We don't usually get dessert but we got a pizzoki! It was amazing! Service was great, we loved our server. She was very polite and personable. We will come back for sure!
I had gone to BJs a few times before and not thought it was anything special, but a friend and I decided to stop in after work and I was pleasantly surprised! The food wasn't anything special but it was inexpensive compared to some places and better than I remembered! The pasta was well sauced and the noodles just right, the spice in mine was not overwhelming but still had a nice kick. I didn't order any alcohol but the soda was perfectly soda like haha. The pazookies are amazing as always and they have added a few flavors since I last went in! I got the cookies and creme mini which was a perfect size for one person since they are very rich! Service was very friendly and the resturant was nice and clean! I will return!
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Ed M.
Nice spot for a quick lunch. Burger was good as were the fries. This restaurant has high top tables in the bar area as well as booths and tables for a more quiet conversation. Nice enough to have a quick business lunch or meal with an old friend. It's a brewhouse, so it is geared for drinking beer and has a bit of a sports bar atmosphere. Think of a classier version of Buffalo Wild Wings. Slightly more upscale.
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Kirstin B.
The best thing BJs has going for them is their beer menu. Lots of variety and don't forget to check out their mixed beers on page 2 of the beer list. I tried the Black Velvet (berry beer + porter) today and it was tasty. Their food is fine. Nothing terrible, nothing stellar. We come here when the local places are closed on Sunday. Portions are good and price isn't unreasonable. In short, if you come enjoy the beer and use their food to sponge it up so you can have a second.
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Emir A.
Usually very happy with this place, great steak friendly service but does take a long time for the food to come out to the table
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E K.
Pros: food was delicious Cons: service was awful! We went in with a group and they couldnt get or keep the orders straight. They had 3 waiters/waitresses taking our orders no wonder they were confused. A friend ordered a fancy drink. When she got it it wasnt the drink she ordered. When she was 3/4 of the way through it the server came by with the correct drink she was supposed to get and demanded that she needed to take the old one back to the bar. Bad service in general.
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Jason J.
Coming to Tucson for a few months on and off, I was excited to find that the area has quite a few breweries and brewpubs. My doctor hasn't diagnosed it yet, but I'm positive I have OCD when it comes to visiting such establishments, especially ones that I have not been to before. All the symptoms are there, I swear. After some quick internetting, BJ's came up as a contender. Since I was already nearby that night, I decided it was due time to check this place out. While parking I couldn't help but notice how big the building was and how many cars were parked in the lot. Walking in is a bit overwhelming, in a massive sports-bar kind of way. The place reminds me of a Chili's or Applebee's in its design. I bellied up to the bar during a NFL game with Team A and Team B playing on the big screen and ordered my first beer, the Tatonka stout. It was spicy, sweet, and delicious. Not having had lunch that day, I quickly ordered some food to fight off the immediate buzz it gave me. Being as ravenous and carnivorous as I was, I ordered the five meat hand tossed pizza on the bartendress' recommendation as well as the mac and cheese with crush Cheez-Its on top and ham inside. Both were duly inhaled and I settled on my next beer choice, the seasonal IPA. Slightly dry, it was fruity and balanced. How good was it? I drank it all. Overall, the the beers were tasty and the food was decent. The service was excellent as well. My only gripe is that the place is not my kind of joint being a really large sports-bar with a massive menu. I found out while I was there that it was a chain, which explains the menu with pictures in it. Would I go back? Maybe. But first I have to burn through this list of other brewpubs in Tucson.
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Keri W.
I'm new to the area and my boyfriend and I decided to try BJ's to see if it was any good. We were very pleased! The service was outstanding, we always got drink refills before we actually needed them, which was wonderful. Our server even kindly checked the prices of some alcoholic drinks for me before I ordered any blindly. I ordered the classic burger with crispy thin fries and my boyfriend order the fish and chips. They were awesome! The burger was cooked to perfection and just melted in my mouth and the fries were great too. I tried a piece of the fried fish and it also sort of melted in your mouth. We had the option to choose either thin crispy fries or thick-cut seasoned fries and we loved both options. The handcrafted rootbeer (what my boyfriend got) was the best I've ever had and he absolutely loved it as well. I ordered the Pomegranate Sunset to drink which has Stoli Razberi Vodka, PAMA Pomegranate liqueur, Fresh Lemonade, Orange Juice and Monin Pomegranate and it was SO GOOD! One of the best drinks I've had. We also ordered the Pizookie for dessert, which is a big warm chocolate chunk cookie with vanilla ice cream on top. It was to die for!! I suggest saving some room for dessert when you go here! They have so much variety on their menu, from American food, to Mexican, to Italian, to Asian. We can't wait to go back and try the deep dish pizza! Definitely my favorite place to eat in Tucson thus far.
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V F T.
I've been there so many times I forget, though it's not because I love it, it's because it's "there" and a good spot to hang out with friends or for a business meeting. Brews on tap - Very good selection, but expensive, especially for Tucson. Food - Overpriced menu & sub-par quality, what a shame, more like an Appleby's, (Yuck!). Ambience - Loud, though that's OK with a younger crowd or a good place to hang out regardless of your age. So in my opinion why does BJ's have 2 thriving Tucson operations? Like I said, convenient locations, big boxey spaces and decent brews. There are much better restaurants out there but not as easy to get to, so when in need of a meeting place that everyone seems to know how to get to it's BJ's. Well that's Tucson for 'ya!
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Monica E.
We had a bottle of Sterling Chardonnay with fried artichoke, calamari, sliders and burger melt with wedge fries. Dan is a wonderful bartender -- very attentive and kind. But this is just another chain. There is nothing spectacular. Everything was good -- well, except the fried artichoke, which tasted like a bundle of fried batter. The wedge fries were better than I expected. They tasted less like fries and more like potatoes -- much lighter and more flavorful. Everything else was pretty standard. Only complaint: There were some sketchy folks at the bar. One just stared. And I asked another guy if the seats were taken and he said, "Doesn't look like it. But there are phantoms." WHAT?!
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Ron R.
Hold on!! The salads here rock!! The Santa Fe blackened chicken salad was actually a hearty meal! I'm usually a high carb, pasta, pizza kind of guy so salads aren't really my thing. I was totally surprised! It just looks really hard to look tough with a salad in front of you. My Yelp reputation is at stake here! I was drinking a beer so I think I'm good;)
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Stu M.
Cold pizza, bad service, no wonder it's never busy (unlike most BJ's)! Does corporate ever read these reviews?
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Russ R.
I like the food and service. Two problems....I go here every Sunday for about 5 hours to watch football. The atmosphere for sports is unique in that there aren't the usual screaming maniacs like in other sports bars. They have a great, huge 4-screen monitor right over the bar. They manage to get 4 different games on these screens, but there are 3 or 4 others in the bar area that should have the other games, but they're always set to the same 4 as the big screen. This shouldn't be that tough to figure out. Also, the A/C is set so low that I've seen at least 3 parties just leave or leave early if they were dressed in shorts and short sleeves. It is always FREEZING!!! I always wear heavy jeans and take my thickest coat, even when it's 100 degrees outside. I don't understand the philosophy with this. I know every degree of A/C in my 2500 sq ft house costs me about $50-$75 per month. I can only imagine what it must be for this huge building. How do you justify running away customers while burning big bucks by turning a really nice environment into a meat locker? Crazy.
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Kaboom J.
Worst experience ever! Horrible service, food was awful, painfully over priced, way too loud, we were there for 2 agonizing hours. 2! Never to return, wish I could give negative stars
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Stephanie M.
My husband and I frequent this place for date nights. We order the avocado egg rolls with a great white pizza every time and there's a reason why we do. It's frackin' delicious! We also occasionally get a glass of Jeremiah red, very good fruity beer. Recently we ordered out and got the cheeseburger pizza and oh my lord... Let me tell you, it might just be our regular. It's literally a burger and the bun is the pizza dough. Heart attack central! Love this place. I don't know anyone who hasn't been to BJ's so I guess my review is more of a recommendation, try the Great White or Cheeseburger pizza with a glass of Jeremiah Red!
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Christi T.
Had my first bison burger at BJ's and I'm happy to say that it was a great one too. It was perfectly cooked to medium rare and seasoned well. The bison burger that they offer is a barbecue style with a tangy barbecue sauce and a side of slaw dressed with a tangy vinaigrette that accompanies the burger perfectly. I have always really liked BJ's, they have a great atmosphere and cozy ambience. The service has always been really well as the servers seem to be well trained and very knowledgable about the restaurant and what they have to offer. The wait for food is never too long either. Just long enough to enjoy a drink from their bar.
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Jennifer Y.
Super yummy feel good food. Staff is great and we like coming here. Pazooki is always a must.
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Joan G.
I am a fan of this restaurant and the Tucson location was no different. Great service, AMAZING pizzookie's and good food. If you don't know what a pizzokie is, it is a cookie fresh baked and warm and served with ice cream and amazing! They have great burgers and deep dish pizza's. My favorite is the 5 meat pizza and the chrispy jalapeno burger. THey have a rewards program that you can use your card or now they also have a phone app that you can use. You earn points and can get money off after so many points.
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Rayne M.
I had gone to BJs a few times before and not thought it was anything special, but a friend and I decided to stop in after work and I was pleasantly surprised! The food wasn't anything special but it was inexpensive compared to some places and better than I remembered! The pasta was well sauced and the noodles just right, the spice in mine was not overwhelming but still had a nice kick. I didn't order any alcohol but the soda was perfectly soda like haha. The pazookies are amazing as always and they have added a few flavors since I last went in! I got the cookies and creme mini which was a perfect size for one person since they are very rich! Service was very friendly and the resturant was nice and clean! I will return!
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Jinny H.
I went to BJ's to watch the football game with a few of my friends. We knew that other places, like Applebee's or any other restaurant on campus (ex. Frog and Firkin) would be super crowded, so we sought out another place that wouldn't be too packed. I'm glad that we chose to go to BJ's. It wasn't crowded at all and we could focus on the game and have conversations without having to shout. We sat in the bar area, so there were lots of TV screens. The bar atmosphere was awesome as well, with the bottles organized in a very neat manner. The service and the management here was amazing. The server checked in quite often, and was very attentive. When I walked into the restaurant, a waiter immediately asked me if I was looking for a group of people, and walked me to them. Although there was a good amount of people within the restaurant, he made sure to make us feel cared for. I had one of the best services that I've experienced. I got a cider and a salad, both of which were delicious. The cider wasn't strong at all; it was fruity and sweet, just the way that I wanted it. I believe it's one of the more popular kinds of cider that they have, and I can see why. I would recommend it. As for the salad, I got the Asian salad with the dressing on the side. The salad was huge - I couldn't finish it all, but I enjoyed every bite of it. Lastly, I want to comment on the restaurant's cleanliness. I know that I sometimes take restaurants and their level of cleanliness for granted, but I've gone to some restaurants where their service and food is fine, but their restaurant is unclean. BJ's was spotless, both in the restaurant and in the bathroom. I was impressed, actually, by how clean it was. So... 5 stars pretty much sums this place up. Great service, great food, great atmosphere.
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Taylor B.
I see no reason not to give it 5 stars! My wife and I both really wanted a good burger! My wife got the Brisket Bacon Burger(picture below) and I got the Crispy Jalapeño Burger! They bot were amazing, I added bacon to mine for $1 and it made it even better. I got the skinny fries and my wife got he wedges, after seeing the skinny fries I thought I got dropped off but they were actually more tasty than the wedge fries! We don't usually get dessert but we got a pizzoki! It was amazing! Service was great, we loved our server. She was very polite and personable. We will come back for sure!
Don't waste your money here! Frozen food and 'junk lettuce' salads! If you want a beer and/or dessert, check it out.. But for "Real" food, go somewhere else!
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K O.
Friendly service, large variety of food, and a cheap lunch menu! The bruschetta bites and mini pizzas are super yummy. :)
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Brandon S.
I've been here a few times and it is a present dinning in experience every time food is great! I love he lighting and that's its a bit dim and just feels comfortable
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Chanel G.
BJ's isn't anything special but it's not anything horrible either. The mac and cheese is pretty good. I had the parmesan crusted chicken sandwich on the lunch menu. It wasn't anything spectacular but it wasn't half bad. I would opt for the wedge cut fries next time though, not a fan of the thin cut. What I really like about BJs is their huge tv they have for watching Wildcat games. They have a couple house brews that aren't terrible and then a couple of other drafts. Plus, the service is always super friendly.
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Andrew A.
Here is an example of why chain restaurants are so popular but so bad. Huge menu so you can feed even the most finicky of kids.....but I've been there many times at different locations and the food is never above average.
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Gilbert T.
This place is really clean and beautiful. I love eating at places that feel like they have been taken care of. The food itself was pretty good. Again, not the best, but it was still an enjoyable meal. The wife and I ordered a pizza, which was kinda pricey. The service was not horrible, was not the best in that the server did not refill our drinks as fast as I would like. Overall, it's a nice place near the Tucson Mall if you want a good pizza and nice ambiance.
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Allie D.
Second time here in the past month! Great service. Mario the curly haired bartender is awesome and holds a nice conversation. Such a relief to not deal with the 'awkward server' we are all so familiar with! Try their home brews! Delicious pink cider, forget the exact name, but try it! Love love love this place!
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Chris G.
Good beer, I enjoy their Jeremiah red. Great. Happy hour specials and good food. Food was good, had the pot stickers and they were good. Bartender was friendly and attentive good place for happy hour
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Vanessa Y.
I've really got to give BJ's 5 stars because of the plethora of options they have on their menu. Every Sunday evening my husband and I toss ideas as to what we want for dinner, whether it's Italian, American, or Mercian, BJ's has it. I've always been extremely pleased with every meal I've gotten there and I am particularly obsessed with their fries! They are so crisp it could eat them all. I highly recommend going to BJ's and if you do, you have to try their pizookies!
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Dieu C.
What is good? Everything. Both food & service. You can never go wrong with BJ's. I have always been a firm believer that you should generally stick to ordering only what a restaurant is known for, such as getting pizza (instead of pasta) at a pizzeria or pho (instead of a rice dish) at a pho restaurant. BJ's is well known for their deep dish pizzas and brewing their own beer. The last thing I would want to do is to offend anyone, but who orders steak at BJ's? If you ask me, it is quite uncommon. My little sister, being the steak novice that she was, decided to order ribeye despite my dissuasions. No one hates being wrong more than I do...and boy was I in for a surprise! Who ended up eating most of the steak and came back the next two days for ribeye? ME. Call me crazy, but I like the ribeye here way more than Morton's. It is tender, juicy, well marinated, and a mouthful of yummy. Anddd you get it for the bargain price of twenty bucks! My other most recent discovery at BJ's was their gourmet mac n cheese under the Small Bites section. BEST THING EVER. The mac n cheese is extra cheesy, has large bacon pieces throughout, and Goldfish chip crumbs baked on top to add an extra crunch kick. And of course, you never leave BJ's without ordering a Pizookie, which is always an absolute must for me. If you can't finish full size or your buddy doesn't have stomach space to share, you can get the smaller portion. Random note: It recently dawned on me what "Pizookie" means...PIZZA COOKIE! Get it? :)
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Maude O.
The food and service by IanM was terrific! Topped off my meal off with a caramel pizookie. Yummy! My first time there and definitely not my last whenever I go to Tuscon!
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Miriam C.
I am continuously impressed with the service and the overall 'ness' of this place. The beers are all even keel, so if you looking for interesting microbrews, this might not be it. But they have a good lineup. The food at this place is a step above chills/Applebee's, and the kitchen does an excellent job. I've never waited here (even for takeout) for over 25 mins. Ever. Even on a fri night. The service is super excellent.
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Anthony S.
Is it a chain? Yes! Is it the best Beer you ever had? No! But it's well made, it's clean and free of off flavors, and still a big step up from the big 2! Some of the specialty beers are actually very tasty! Goliath Imperial Red is a big beast, and if you're a hop lover like me, you'll appreciate it! Food IMHO is actually quite good compared to other chains! The pizza though pricey is tasty! The Bison Burger is a winner! So take it for what it is, and again don't take my word for it, try it yourself!
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Jeff S.
I can't get enough of this place! The servers are amazing! The food is great. The beer is wonderful, and I love the root beer. I have not ordered anything on their menu that wasn't delicious. Go now, and have a great meal.
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Mark S.
I had the house sirloin with horseradish mash potatoes and cesar salad. Tyler was my sever and is outstanding sever being very prompt and efficient. The sirloin was hot and cooked perfectly. I thought the horseradish mash potatoes were delicious and flavorful. I hear they have a rewards program and really good lunch specials.
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Gerald S.
At least once or twice while in town for the gem shows in late January, the family demands a dinner more in line with what we consider comfort food. I may prefer to gorge on Indian, Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine, and my family goes along willingly. Still, I know with me working most of the day and leaving them at the hotel to play, they need something that is fun to eat. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse fills the bill. The place is large and bustling. Mixed group of people at dinner time, with the happy hour folks mingling around the bar, and those of us in for a meal scattered around either along the bright windows, or deeper inside where it feels cool and dark. While fairly typical of the latest variant of the modern roadhouse, it does it very well. I get to drink a few interesting local craft beers, and my son gets his favorite drink of all time - root beer. Once he tasted it he was mellow the rest of the night. I took a sip. Smooth, light, sweet, and chill. It was okay that he had nearly a pitcher of it. He would remember it for a lifetime. BJ's seemed to be about pizza and beer, and we saw no reason to stray far from their wheelhouse on the first visit. 2010 was our first sit down, and I still remember the deep dish pies as overwhelmingly thick and overloaded with terrific flavor and texture. The BBQ Chicken Pizza was enough for 6 people, and the Flatbread Roasted Veggie and Goat Cheese a crispy, glorious treat. We ordered both of these for the 3 of us, and ended up taking most of it back to the hotel for the next day. The following visit, we had a simpler design; one Flatbread Pizza, One Crispy Jalapeno Burger, Wedge Salad and Gourmet Mac & Cheese for the young man. All very good, and less to take back with us. We were a happy clan, especially after trying a Pizookie, their signature dessert. If you love cookie dough, this is for you - baked cookie dough topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a square of Dark Chocolate. It is one delicious hot mess. Sitting back here on the East Coast as I write this, I can still recall the total satisfaction from the experiences at BJ's. It makes me dream of returning next year for more of the same pleasures.
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Kiara F.
I went there for my birthday and the wait was too long, it took about 10 minutes for a waiter to come. Once we ordered, it took over thirty minutes. We complained and they compensated for the food with appetizers. But just as the appetizers came, the food came. And the food was...... okay. It wasn't that good to me and it wasn't a god experience.
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Mike H.
I don't normally review chains, but this location stands out. The bartender was friendly and capable, the place is spotless, and the patrons are nice, as well. I had the Mac and Cheese, and the Cornbread Aioli appetizers, and it was just enough for a nice lunch. The light lager was tasty, and it was a very enjoyable way to spend 2 hours. I'll be back. It all adds up to 4 stars.
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NikO D.
I love their lunch specials! I got the 1/2 sandwich & soup/salad combo. I ordered the Tomato & Mozzarella Salad w/ Balsamic dressing, and the Roasted Turkey Cobb Sandwich (w/ the bleu cheese dressing on the side). Everything was delicious. Except the bleu cheese dressing....sweet blue cheese dressing? No thank you. Salad was really good! (See my photo). All for just $7.95! I have had some of their other sandwiches, pizzas, salads and appetizers, most of which were delicious. I don't like their iced tea, yet I always make the mistake of ordering it! It didn't have a strong flavor, and it always tastes like it had been sitting out for a while. :( However, they have Rootbeer on tap....and it is DELICIOUS!! :) Customer service at this location is usually pretty good. Sometimes when it is busy, service can be slow, but they are always friendly. Sometimes they have really good seasonal beer on tap... :)
(4)
C H.
2nd visit this month and 2nd great visit. Lillie in the bar is amazing! Casual and comfortable, while friendly and knowledgeable. Happy hours 3p-7p every day (even weekends) will bring us back often. :)
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Robert F.
Good food. Exellent hot wings. But the beer is the hi light. Tatonka and Jeremiah Red .
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Stephanie M.
My husband and I frequent this place for date nights. We order the avocado egg rolls with a great white pizza every time and there's a reason why we do. It's frackin' delicious! We also occasionally get a glass of Jeremiah red, very good fruity beer. Recently we ordered out and got the cheeseburger pizza and oh my lord... Let me tell you, it might just be our regular. It's literally a burger and the bun is the pizza dough. Heart attack central! Love this place. I don't know anyone who hasn't been to BJ's so I guess my review is more of a recommendation, try the Great White or Cheeseburger pizza with a glass of Jeremiah Red!
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Scott V.
Pricing was a little high but pretty typical for chain restaurants. Food was good and service was great.
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Ed M.
Nice spot for a quick lunch. Burger was good as were the fries. This restaurant has high top tables in the bar area as well as booths and tables for a more quiet conversation. Nice enough to have a quick business lunch or meal with an old friend. It's a brewhouse, so it is geared for drinking beer and has a bit of a sports bar atmosphere. Think of a classier version of Buffalo Wild Wings. Slightly more upscale.
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Kirstin B.
The best thing BJs has going for them is their beer menu. Lots of variety and don't forget to check out their mixed beers on page 2 of the beer list. I tried the Black Velvet (berry beer + porter) today and it was tasty. Their food is fine. Nothing terrible, nothing stellar. We come here when the local places are closed on Sunday. Portions are good and price isn't unreasonable. In short, if you come enjoy the beer and use their food to sponge it up so you can have a second.
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Roger T.
It was a random Tuesday afternoon, I was feeling hungry...as usual...then I thought of a new place to try. Bam! It hit me, I always drove by this restaurant and told myself I would try it one day! First thing that caught my eye was the beautiful building which is pretty eye catching! Well whoever designed this place did a good job because it worked at catching someone's attention! To begin with I started my appetizer with their "Thai shrimp lettuce wraps"....one word...mouthgasm! I'm a Thai guy myself and so my standards for Thai style and food are pretty high, however I must say I was quite impressed! The plate consisted of 4 lettuce leafs each with diced grilled shrimps, carrots, onions and mango salsa. You get this delicious taste of the slightly sweet glazed sauce with a hint of spice in it, in which all us Thai people love spice! Only complaint would be I wish I had more, just because it was so good but I knew this is just the appetizer! So calm yourself down Roger, let's make it to the main dish! After several debates with my stomach I decided to not order another appetizer dish, instead I went ahead and ordered a deep dish "Mediterranean Pizza". Why Pizza you ask? Well from hearing from family and friends, I've heard they made pretty good pizza and I still search for the best pizza in town. The Mediterranean pizza consisted of grilled chicken, basil pesto, roasted garlic, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and sliced peperoncinis. Mouth watering? Yes! It was pretty darn tasty! The taste of the sun-dried tomatoes just nearly knocked me off my seat and I swear I didn't have a drink! Overall I was satisfied, impressed here. I would definitely return again and recommend this place to new customers!
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Ben D.
Went to Bj's tonight...not very busy. Ordered a pizza and it came out lukewarm. Bartender sent it back to be heated up. Manager was there and was told about the situation and disappeared into the kitchen to check . The pizza came back out room temperature AGAIN...never saw or spoke to the manager (hiding in the kitchen I guess). Bartender offered free dessert but we just wanted hot pizza...took the leftovers and heated it up in the toaster oven...bartender tried but manager was useless
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Maile C.
Friendly service, meh food. Clam chowder had the largest clams I'd ever seen, which made up for the odd taste. Plain house salad maybe out of a bag. Might be a good place for folks who like to watch sports.
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Arielle Z.
Awesome restaurant! The cream soda is so so good! i ordered the unlimited soup and salad, and the broccoli cheddar soup is stellar, probably the best I've ever had! Salads were great, fresh, and unique! Service itself was great, but the only thing greater than all of that was the prices! Just under 8 dollars for unlimited soup & salad! Will most definitely be returning to BJ's!
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Pam N.
Food was very good as usual. Unfortunately the server we had was less then attentive. Failed to bring me another beverage when I ordered one. Was more interested in socializing with other staff then taking care of the patrons. Too bad.
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Emir A.
Usually very happy with this place, great steak friendly service but does take a long time for the food to come out to the table
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Sylvia M.
DELICIOUS salads and a full menu late night? How did I get so lucky! The service is always spot on during late night too which is pretty rare.
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Tiffany S.
Yes, it "chainy", but in this case it has all the best things about a chain and none of the bad things. It is always consistent, and good. The service is always great. First off, I love the decor. It has a blend of upscale and down home that makes it feel like you're going out but not straying to far. Sometimes that's nice, ya know? The beer is better than average, after all it a brewery! I love the seasonal blends, lightswitch and hefe. They also participate in local events, which makes it feel a little more local than the average chain. The menu is one of those massive lists of all sorts of crowd pleasing things. The pizza is good (sweet pig is my fav). The fries are fresh and the burgers decent.
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Sam W.
Food is excellent, their Pizookie is a must try. Have yet to have a beer that I liked. They have baked potatoes the size of a football. Go for the food but order their imported beer.
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Patrick S.
Anyplace with a good choice of draft brews is top notch in my book! I happened to be at the soft opening because my dad was invited and have been going back ever since. I've mostly sat in the bar area, and have never had a bad experience. I like the food here, but have mostly enjoyed the offerings from the taps. The only reason I took away a star is because it's a chain. I usually like to go local.
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Aviva S.
it is an ok restaurant. I think this restaurant does need restaurant impossible. The servos is very slow. They do scerew your bill up lot. It takes them a long time to get you your drink even if its water. Living in a dessert you need water but when your thirsty its too late and your already dehydrated. The noise level is very high you can't have a conversation with the person a cross from you. You have to almost yell, also you say what did you say a lot.
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Emir A.
Came in here multiple times and have always been satisfied other then the last time, service is alright the desserts take forever, just upset they took off the New York strip steak, instead I ordered the ribeye, way too much fat on it, their mashed potatoes and rice pilaf is to die for.
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Amanda B.
Well, BJ's is officially off my list for at least a year. This last time in, service was terrible. We received some of our drinks right away. Half of our waters were missing and they brought the wrong beer. Twenty minutes later our waiter decided to take our order. Twenty more minutes later waiter decided to ask if we want more drinks. After saying yes, he does not clear the emptys. This annoys me. If you have a free hand, take the empty glass. Ten minutes later says sorry the appetizer is running behind will be soon. Another ten minutes pass. Time check, been here an hour and the appetizer is finally coming out. Ten minutes later food arrives. For the price and quality of this chain, it is not worth spending close to two hours for a week night dinner. And they did not even comp the appetizer. Done.
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Cheryl M.
I like BJ's but don't love it. I wouldn't mind coming here for a football game to do some beer tasting, but as for the food, I think its just average. Not superb but not completely distasteful. Our service is usually always good which is nice. Honestly when you give me a huge restaurant with a menu that takes me an hour to get through, I usually shy away. The menu is so big and the portions are huge, so if that's for you, this place may be a 5. For me however, it brings my ratings down. Like I said, I'll come back for football!
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Roy P.
It was great beer and outstanding appetizers! Especially the chicken wings were perfect. The roast beef sandwich was also a winner. We will be back !
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Bob H.
had the best apps , the new brusssel sprouts w/spicy cream sauce were damn good real good awful good. corn fritters also way better than we thought they could be. kudos on Shannon d for the over the top service again. still don't know why they got rid of the simple turkey sandwich, but the new tavern slice pizza was a good addition
(5)
Peter H.
We have had lunch here several times, and enjoyed it. One word if you can get there prior to noon you'll get seated promptly and served quickly. Good food & atmosphere. Their new Black & Blue House berger is out of this world.
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John D.
This is not the kind of place you want to venture into on a Friday or Saturday night and expect to be seated and served quickly. If you want to give BJs a shot--and you should!--try to go during the week when it's a little less hectic. Otherwise it's going to be a miserable experience that isn't worth the wait. Okay, so this isn't starting off as a very complimentary review, but I swear it's getting there. If you're heading into any kind of chain restaurant like this one you have to temper your expectations. You've been to a restaurant like this before and it was good enough to come back to but it's not going to be your first choice if someone is looking for a real "taste of Tucson." You know how this goes: You start with getting an alcoholic beverage because you notice they make their own beer. It's almost $7 a glass but you don't drink all the time so why not live a little? You order the Snakebite and before you can figure out how the two different beers stay out of each other's way inside the glass, you've already drank half of it. Now you have to order. There's so many choices on the menus--burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza--that instead of sending the waiter away for "one more minute" for the twelfth time you just order a burger that has jalapenos on it. Burgers are delicious, you say, and jalapenos on burgers are even better. The appetizer you forgot your ordered arrives fairly quickly and it's fried artichokes. They're delicious because come on, they're fried. By the time the burger arrives you're so far into your first (and only) pint that you consume the whole thing and then think about how good it was afterward. You tip the waiter more than you probably would have normally--but he was attentive and awesome and deserves it--and head on your way. In short, BJs delivers if that's the kind of establishment you're looking for. Just don't go looking for it on a Friday night and expect to be in and out within a reasonable amount of time. Go on the weekday and enjoy yourself more.
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Jason J.
Coming to Tucson for a few months on and off, I was excited to find that the area has quite a few breweries and brewpubs. My doctor hasn't diagnosed it yet, but I'm positive I have OCD when it comes to visiting such establishments, especially ones that I have not been to before. All the symptoms are there, I swear. After some quick internetting, BJ's came up as a contender. Since I was already nearby that night, I decided it was due time to check this place out. While parking I couldn't help but notice how big the building was and how many cars were parked in the lot. Walking in is a bit overwhelming, in a massive sports-bar kind of way. The place reminds me of a Chili's or Applebee's in its design. I bellied up to the bar during a NFL game with Team A and Team B playing on the big screen and ordered my first beer, the Tatonka stout. It was spicy, sweet, and delicious. Not having had lunch that day, I quickly ordered some food to fight off the immediate buzz it gave me. Being as ravenous and carnivorous as I was, I ordered the five meat hand tossed pizza on the bartendress' recommendation as well as the mac and cheese with crush Cheez-Its on top and ham inside. Both were duly inhaled and I settled on my next beer choice, the seasonal IPA. Slightly dry, it was fruity and balanced. How good was it? I drank it all. Overall, the the beers were tasty and the food was decent. The service was excellent as well. My only gripe is that the place is not my kind of joint being a really large sports-bar with a massive menu. I found out while I was there that it was a chain, which explains the menu with pictures in it. Would I go back? Maybe. But first I have to burn through this list of other brewpubs in Tucson.
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Keri W.
I'm new to the area and my boyfriend and I decided to try BJ's to see if it was any good. We were very pleased! The service was outstanding, we always got drink refills before we actually needed them, which was wonderful. Our server even kindly checked the prices of some alcoholic drinks for me before I ordered any blindly. I ordered the classic burger with crispy thin fries and my boyfriend order the fish and chips. They were awesome! The burger was cooked to perfection and just melted in my mouth and the fries were great too. I tried a piece of the fried fish and it also sort of melted in your mouth. We had the option to choose either thin crispy fries or thick-cut seasoned fries and we loved both options. The handcrafted rootbeer (what my boyfriend got) was the best I've ever had and he absolutely loved it as well. I ordered the Pomegranate Sunset to drink which has Stoli Razberi Vodka, PAMA Pomegranate liqueur, Fresh Lemonade, Orange Juice and Monin Pomegranate and it was SO GOOD! One of the best drinks I've had. We also ordered the Pizookie for dessert, which is a big warm chocolate chunk cookie with vanilla ice cream on top. It was to die for!! I suggest saving some room for dessert when you go here! They have so much variety on their menu, from American food, to Mexican, to Italian, to Asian. We can't wait to go back and try the deep dish pizza! Definitely my favorite place to eat in Tucson thus far.
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Caryn S.
Traveling with 3 children and 8 adults, we for sure wanted firm reservations for a Saturday night dinner, but when we got there at 6:30, we had to wait for a party of 20 to clear out. 40 minute delay with 3 hungry children? Not pretty. We had studied the menu and asked to order drinks and food at once, which couldn't be done because another table ahead of us was waiting to order their food. So drinks first. Then the kids' meals (a nice gesture, but then they were done eating before we even started). I ordered the Mediterranean pasta, which was supposed to include Kalamata olives and capers (not a one on the plate) and sun dried tomatoes (two pieces). No bread served with the pasta; doesn't that seem odd? Don't count on taking anything home either. Portions aren't that large. We'll try someplace else next time.
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V F T.
I've been there so many times I forget, though it's not because I love it, it's because it's "there" and a good spot to hang out with friends or for a business meeting. Brews on tap - Very good selection, but expensive, especially for Tucson. Food - Overpriced menu & sub-par quality, what a shame, more like an Appleby's, (Yuck!). Ambience - Loud, though that's OK with a younger crowd or a good place to hang out regardless of your age. So in my opinion why does BJ's have 2 thriving Tucson operations? Like I said, convenient locations, big boxey spaces and decent brews. There are much better restaurants out there but not as easy to get to, so when in need of a meeting place that everyone seems to know how to get to it's BJ's. Well that's Tucson for 'ya!
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Monica E.
We had a bottle of Sterling Chardonnay with fried artichoke, calamari, sliders and burger melt with wedge fries. Dan is a wonderful bartender -- very attentive and kind. But this is just another chain. There is nothing spectacular. Everything was good -- well, except the fried artichoke, which tasted like a bundle of fried batter. The wedge fries were better than I expected. They tasted less like fries and more like potatoes -- much lighter and more flavorful. Everything else was pretty standard. Only complaint: There were some sketchy folks at the bar. One just stared. And I asked another guy if the seats were taken and he said, "Doesn't look like it. But there are phantoms." WHAT?!
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Ron R.
Hold on!! The salads here rock!! The Santa Fe blackened chicken salad was actually a hearty meal! I'm usually a high carb, pasta, pizza kind of guy so salads aren't really my thing. I was totally surprised! It just looks really hard to look tough with a salad in front of you. My Yelp reputation is at stake here! I was drinking a beer so I think I'm good;)
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Stu M.
Cold pizza, bad service, no wonder it's never busy (unlike most BJ's)! Does corporate ever read these reviews?
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Russ R.
I like the food and service. Two problems....I go here every Sunday for about 5 hours to watch football. The atmosphere for sports is unique in that there aren't the usual screaming maniacs like in other sports bars. They have a great, huge 4-screen monitor right over the bar. They manage to get 4 different games on these screens, but there are 3 or 4 others in the bar area that should have the other games, but they're always set to the same 4 as the big screen. This shouldn't be that tough to figure out. Also, the A/C is set so low that I've seen at least 3 parties just leave or leave early if they were dressed in shorts and short sleeves. It is always FREEZING!!! I always wear heavy jeans and take my thickest coat, even when it's 100 degrees outside. I don't understand the philosophy with this. I know every degree of A/C in my 2500 sq ft house costs me about $50-$75 per month. I can only imagine what it must be for this huge building. How do you justify running away customers while burning big bucks by turning a really nice environment into a meat locker? Crazy.
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Stewart C.
Yikes... This is the second time I've been in and for sure the last. Went there with a buddy and his parents for a dinner and to watch the fiesta bowl. Got a kinda cool booth, I'll give them that. My menu had multiple bloody fingerprints on it, yeah blood, no mistaking it. I gave it to the waitress and made a point to her that somebody REALLY needed to clean it. Doubt it happened but whatever, I didn't want to start the meal with some talk about blood and a manager coming over and apoligizing... I can get over it. I ordered a Bud, the waitress really wanted me to get one of their beers almost to the point of annoying. The food was pretty lame and took almost 25 min between app and entree... that's a heck of a fire time. We had some fried articokes or something to start. So boring I can barely rememeber them. I had a Jalapeno burger and so did my buddies dad, a new item of theirs apparently. My buddies dad had to send his back cause the meat was actually raw! Cold! and mine was scortched... uh weird! His mods were all wrong too. The manager was acutally first to the table for checkbacks and she handled the whole thing well except it took almost 20 min to get another burger at MR... should of been a priority back there. We took it togo. My buddies mom and him got lettace cups that they described as "obnoxious" and "way better at PF Changs!" The waitress said sorry and "enjoy what you can."... Check Please!
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Joe B.
Great fish tacos! Good IPA. Fabulous waitress, Tess, who not only recommended a great appetizer (fried artichoke), but also recommended an outstanding hike on a nearby trial! Friendly, professional, and knowledgable - if everyone else on the staff here is as together as Tess, my hat's off to whoever is doing the training. What a great introduction to Tucson hospitality'
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Sandy S.
Sliders were good. Thai chicken salad had almost no mango, could not taste the salad dressing or find anything but lettuce and some avocado. Very low value. For 11.50 i expect a really nice salad. Manage did not seem to bothered by it. Lots of places to eat with better food for the money. JMHO!
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Nick B.
Love the crested chicken Parmesan. Service is hot or miss but atmosphere is good for dates for two or larger parties.
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Christina C.
I have always loved BJ's from the moment I stepped in. Service is good, pizza always well cooked. When I order my usual Burger it is always well-done the way I LIKE IT. Portions of food is generous for the price in my opinion. Broccoli cheese soup is very good, lots of broccoli and they top it off with extra graded cheese. Jambalaya has a little spice/kick to it and lots of shrimp. Save room for dessert! Chocolate Chip Pizooki is amaaaazing :) It comes out nice and warm topped with vanilla ice cream and whip cream if you desire.
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Ray C.
At this time of my visit, I had my sesame chicken salad and it was just OK. Because of the chicken was COLD.. It was supposed to be hot and fresh.. Again it depends on the chef on that evening.
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E K.
Pros: food was delicious Cons: service was awful! We went in with a group and they couldnt get or keep the orders straight. They had 3 waiters/waitresses taking our orders no wonder they were confused. A friend ordered a fancy drink. When she got it it wasnt the drink she ordered. When she was 3/4 of the way through it the server came by with the correct drink she was supposed to get and demanded that she needed to take the old one back to the bar. Bad service in general.
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Dawn R.
We always love our dining experience at BJs!!!!
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Paulina N.
The food is usually good. However, the service is always lacking no matter what time of day or day of the week. I wish there was more I could say, but I'm never really impressed with this place. Especially this location.
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Anthony H.
I like BJ's. There menu is large and has many options. From a baked potato as a meal, to their delicious pizza, huge salads, and creative appetizers. Also, I have head this is the best place to get a pazookie. I feel overwhelmed when looking at the menu since there are so many (too many) options. Service is usally pretty good. We have had a few bad experiences there, not many. The place is always packed but seating wait is no longer than 1/2 hour. The place is really nicely decorated and the atmoshpere is pretty neat. What I like about this place is their beer selection. Brewed locally, they have house beers that apply to any taste. Lightswitch Lager, Brewhouse Blonde, Harvest Hefeweisen, Piranha Pale Ale, Jeremiah Red, Nutty Brewnette, P.M. Porter, Tatonka Stout, and a seasonal beer for every season. They really have every shade you can be thirsty for. None of it is the best in any category I have tried, but it is not bad for enjoying with a better than average meal. Plus, they have these 1/2 gallon "growlers" (like glass jugs" that you can fill with the beer of your choice to take home.
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Jen P.
We did have to wait 30 mins (but on a Friday after work, come on who wouldnt expect that) and once seated recieved a half off coupon for a pizza! nice touch BJs!!! Beer was yummy, calamari as an app was delicious (not greasy) and the turkey burger with fries was a great way to wrap up a rough week. Our server, Octavio?, was friendly but not pushy while being patient as we were deep in conversation. We will be back for our half off pizza and hope to catch their rocking happy hour at the bar sometime too! PS apparently you can call ahead which we will utilize next time ;)
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Steven G.
I love BJ's!! (hehe) I've never had a problem here and I actually just went here because I just recently turned 21. Their service is pretty good and their food is amazing. I highly recommend any of the pastas which are even great for sharing because they come in such large portions. They also have a great drinks menu and I would recommend one of their own brewed beers but I don't remember the name. (It's the one thats similar to Blue Moon in taste). More about the service, my waitress was very nice and one of my friends even got another pizza because something was wrong with their first one which is unheard of in many places. My favorite dish is definitely the Cajun Pasta with Shrimp, its actually my go-to entree at BJs. Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 P.S. free pazookie on your birthday? definitely deserves a 5 star :p
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Ambrosia R.
I've been here a few times, and been moderately impressed with the food each time. My husband and I are fairly picky about pizza, since it's one of the dishes we regularly make at home, but BJ's pizza holds up extremely well - their chicken-pesto appetizer pizza in particular is tasty. Also, I love the avocado egg rolls - just the sort of creative fusion of flavors that I like to see in a restaurant. Professional drinker that I am, I tried their brew sampler the first time we went. It was a bit of a mixed bag; the blonde and stout offerings were both surprisingly bland with little complexity of flavor. On the other hand, their Piranha Pale Ale was beyond reproach - crisp and refreshing and featuring an herby finish that to this day I can't quite identify. It was easily one of my favorite pales that I've ever tried. I also tried one of their cocktails on a different trip - a raspberry lemon drop, if memory serves - and while I liked the idea, the execution really lacked pizzazz. I'm certain I could come up with something better, given the ingredients and some time to experiment. On the whole, I'd recommend the place for lunch over dinner: the service was rather slower during dinner hour, and the light coming in through the windows at lunch helped the atmosphere of the place quite a bit. But I'll almost definitely go back again. Still have most of the cocktail menu to try, after all...
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Mark S.
Way overpriced and way tasteless. Never had such a bland calzone in my life. Didn't even know that was possible!!! I will not be returning. 2nd star only because the waitress was nice.
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Danielle B.
Never have eaten a meal here. I'm writing a review on the Pizookie! They are awesome and a must try. My friends and I will go here just for the Pizookie. Soft, warm, large cookie with ice cream. Can't ask for more.
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RaeRae C.
Last Tuesday my sister and I arrived at the establishment around 4PM, she was craving the cookie thing they had so we thought we'd stop by at a less hectic time. The restaurant was relatively empty. We stood in the lobby area for a good 3 minutes before someone noticed and seated us. We did not get our menus until another while has passed. But I can count the clock all I want. The main point is, the restaurant was slow, there was no reason why the service has to mirror the rate of which customers are coming. If it weren't for the delicious half-melted cookie topped with ice-cream, as well as my whiny younger sibling, I would not have waited for our waiter when she finally made her way over.
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Rachael J.
This location must be hit or miss. I guess today I had a hit! Went at lunch time on a Thurs and the place was packed. Actually had to wait about 5-10 mins. My server was very attentive. I had multiple refills and she was happy to answer our questions and make substitutions (which seems to drive so many servers bonkers). I had no problem finding an affordable lunch option. for $12.50 including tip I had an iced tea and a lunched sized salad which was much better than I expected and I left full and satisfied. I think people may come to BJ's with their expectations a bit too high. I gave it a 4/5 star rating taking into account that this is not, nor will ever be a fine-dining establishment. This is essentially a nicer Applebee's with a good beer selection on tap. They have a large menu with lots of your standard American bar food options as well as a good selection of salads, samplers and gluten-free options. Prices are a bit higher (though not unreasonable in my opinion) than many other chain restaurants of this caliber but I thought it was worth it to have a more extensive menu and decent beer.
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Steve F.
Slow service. Three of our group served long before two others. Server friendly, but clearly could care less. My barbacoa tacos were nearly meatless. My wife's chicken tacos meaty and tasty.
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Kathy C.
We stopped here on Friday afternoon around 1:30 ish for lunch. We sat in the bar and was served quickly. We ordered from the lunch menu. I ordered the MahiMahi Fish Tacos and my son ordered pizza and a ceasar salad. I ordered iced tea to drink, my son had water. We both enjoyed our lunches, but decided we'd try something else on our next visit, as they didn't stand out to us. I would come back again, the menu had lots of options for lunch specials.
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Karl S.
It's a chain brewpub. Decent beers. Decent food (The avocado rolls arevery good.). Service good. But, I'd rather spend my money in local establishments.
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Kim H.
My review is primarily because of the service - excellent all the way around. We were greated with a genuine hello by the hostess when we entered and our server made great eye contact (and even knealt down at the table to meet my kids at eye level.) She was very attentive and didn't act rushed even though we could tell she was busy. The food was basic bar fair, nothing spectacular but everything was hot and the items the server suggested were good. I know this is a chain, but I would recommend it as dependable for families.
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Kayla B.
I don't think i will be going back any time soon. The service was terrible to be quite honest. The waiter seemed in over his head and did not know what he was doing. our waters were constantly unattended , the appetizer took 45 minutes to get to the table. The people next to us got there meals before we even got our appetizer and they were seated after us. The server also screwed up the specials, drink specials, the bills, and what drinks we ordered. We were nice enough about it but I know I wont be going to BJ's for quite some time.
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Lorie A.
the best part of the meal was the order of kettle chips. Sadly, the meal went down hill from there. I ordered a california burger that came on toast (?) The server said that it did say that in the menu, but honestly the light was so low and poorly placed I must have missed it. The very gracious server did offer to switch it to a bun, which I took him up on, and I was pleased that very hot, seemingly fresh fries came back with the burger. But that burger :( Ordered as medium, it was over-well and dry. And the "California" on it was tasteless: green chile, avocado, chipotle mayo? It tasted bland with no mingling of flavors. Seasoned wedge fries were good, though. We also got the mini 'pizcookie" sampler. Overcooked tube cookies baked to a rock in the bottom of a tin pan. Topped with a scoop of ice cream it was edible, but only half the cookies could be removed even when mooshed in with the ice cream. With a price of $8 for a speciality pomegranate drink and $8 for a coconut and lime martini, you'd think that there was at least a slight buzz of happy hour on me. Nope. I've never spent so much on such weak drinks. maybe their strong point is the beer? but there are too many other local brew houses with menus that aren't meant to stay in the shadows.
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Preston B.
This place is kinda hit or miss. Sometimes its alright and sometimes its just downright gross. The service is pretty bad and again sometimes the food is good. I love the bar and the beer set up and all the bartenders are super friendly. Good place to go if nothing else sounds good or youre craving a pazookie.
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David L.
I am a big fan of brewhouses and this was very nice surprise. I am visiting Tucson and was surprised to find that this is a chain. They are non-existent on the east coast. The restaurant itself is large with a very open lay out and high ceilings. The settings is typical of restaurant/breweries. The waitstaff was friendly and service was excellent. We had a new server who was with his trainer. The Beer: BJ's offers the typical 'Sampler' of their brews - 6 styles at 5ozs each for $9. As far as styles goes nothing special here: Blond, Hefewiezen, Pale Ale, Red Ale, Porter, Stout. I found all of the drinkable except the Pale Ale which is heavily hopped (I don't care for Pale Ales in general so take that into consideration). The Hefewiezen was surprising light and crisp with a citrus flavor. The Surprise: BerryBurst Cider - apparently they also brew their own cider and this is sweet and fruity and delicious. The Food: I had an open faced meatloaf topped with mashed potatoes and onion crisps, which was very tasty and for the price more than enough food. Overall 4 stars for quality of food, beverages, service and price. If you want a casual atmosphere and beers and dinner with friends with out the price then this is a great choice.
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Holly S.
Went here for lunch, got the double deluxe burger added avocado and chipotle mayo it was a huge burger and so delicious left very satisfied, will return to eat here again, next time will ask if I can get this burger in a single patty versus the two it's made with!!
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E N.
I usually like to budget but it was a friend's night out so I couldn't say "NO" when BJ's was suggested. Lets face it no one likes to be the debby downer. For one entree, and a third of a dessert plus tip I payed $17... Eh... Is all I can say, by no means was the food bad, but for the portion size, and the overall quality I'd rather take my change somewhere else. One thing that they can boast are their pizookies. Those little chocolate chip cookies (which come in varying flavors) serves as a throne that the ice cream sits on and it melts away both in your mouth and on the cookies, and sometimes on your face as you shovel it in as fast as you can. One of my favorite fat kid fixes. For a chain it isn't bad but that's all that there is to be said.
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Caleb T.
The cookie desert was amazing!!
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Tracy K.
Grata place to meet friends, have a good craft beer and pizza. Lots of TVs to watch sports in the bar. They even put the Kansas game on for me...although not not the big screen... Arizona was playing too.
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Jacque H.
Every time my husband and I go to BJs we always walk out extremely happy. We love the atmosphere and enjoy sitting at the bar. Their bar not only has their own brewed beers, which are all excellent, but a large variety of other draft beers as well. Every time we go we always eat something different and really enjoy it. Their chocolate pazookie is to die for! Also, they food is very well priced. I do not have one bad thing to say about the restaurant and I will eat there again and again.
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Rose C.
We went with a large family group and it turned out OK. Which is saying a lot these days. The menu is very extensive and has some unique things on it. I had the "knife and fork" Pot Roast Sandwich and it was really yummy. I've had the Meatloaf sandwich at our Reno, NV venue and it was good too. Everyone else agreed their entrees were "good". Anyway, the service was a little slow and we had to flag the server down a couple of times but overall a pretty safe bet for comfort food.
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CJ F.
It was good. Food was good. Hard cider on the menu. I like the atmosphere (Except the TVs all being on sports, is it a sports bar? I didn't think it was.) We will go back. After reading other reviews, I'm definitely trying the cookie dessert next time.
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Mark B.
I have never had a bad meal or bad service at this location. Great place for family get togethers. Main complaint is that the menu is too big and it is tough to decide what to order.
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Kaboom J.
Worst experience ever! Horrible service, food was awful, painfully over priced, way too loud, we were there for 2 agonizing hours. 2! Never to return, wish I could give negative stars
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Jen W.
I heard someone earlier in the week talking about a gluten-free pizza cookie with ice cream at BJ's. I decided to meet up with my friend there. BJ's is a bit upper-priced, but the portions are plentiful. My friend got jambalaya, and I got the Santa Fe Chicken Salad without tortilla strips. I felt like I had a clean meal in a relaxing atmosphere. I paid about $20 for my meal. Overall, the tap sodas, beers, appetizers, and prices are not the best in the city, but I find it much better than Cheesecake Factory for a similar experience (take groups, celebrate something, food for enough pickier eaters, alcohol available)...
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Melissa W.
They have hard cider! Food is great too. I'd describe it as upscale bar food.
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Steven L.
Not bad, not bad at all. It's a chain restaurant though I don't believe they exist on the east coast so I'm only familiar with them through my two lunch experiences in Tucson. I've been to both the Oracle Rd. and the Broadway locations. Both were about on par with each other in terms of service and food. They have your typical Americana fare, bar food, pastas, and the like. They serve some micro brews and their bar is OK at drink making. Both times I've gone here were Saturdays for lunch and both times were full house. Only one section off to the side had few diners in it. It's a family style place, but much better than your typical Applebee's, Chili's, etc. Give this place a go for something easy if you and your friends can't decide on any local places.
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Carianne C.
I come here often because it is close to my office. Today at lunch I was underwhelmed, mostly due to sloppy presentation. The ketchup bottle that was brought to the table was dirty and almost empty. The roasted beef dip sandwhich was good as usual, but the plate was greasy underneath when I moved it - ew. The barbeque sauce that I requested for my french fries tasted rancid.
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Mindy S.
I hate chain restaurants, but this one is actually pretty decent. They have a HUGE menu, and great lunch specials, not to mention a good beer selection. They're open pretty late, and service is generally fast and friendly. Oh, and GIANT baked potatoes!
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Laura F.
Just tried this place - very disappointed. The prices were ridiculous ($12 for a cobb salad?) and the food was, quite literally, inedible. For a "brewhouse" (the beer is obviously not brewed here) the beer was overpriced and tasted only marginally better than a High Life. Our food (one small calzone and one cobb salad) took 50 minutes to materialize after we ordered. The server was great, though - I felt very bad that she had to deal with such a terribly managed restaurant. Bad ingredients, bad food, bad beer, high prices. What a gem.
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Patrick S.
Anyplace with a good choice of draft brews is top notch in my book! I happened to be at the soft opening because my dad was invited and have been going back ever since. I've mostly sat in the bar area, and have never had a bad experience. I like the food here, but have mostly enjoyed the offerings from the taps. The only reason I took away a star is because it's a chain. I usually like to go local.
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Aviva S.
it is an ok restaurant. I think this restaurant does need restaurant impossible. The servos is very slow. They do scerew your bill up lot. It takes them a long time to get you your drink even if its water. Living in a dessert you need water but when your thirsty its too late and your already dehydrated. The noise level is very high you can't have a conversation with the person a cross from you. You have to almost yell, also you say what did you say a lot.
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Maria R.
We decided to have lunch at BJ's because we had a received a gift card. We ordered some appetizers, I ordered a calzone, my husband ordered a fish entree. When I received my calzone it was missing the ricotta cheese. Manager offered to replace it but we were almost done with lunch and it took quite a bit of time to get our entrees so I declined and picked out a dessert instead. I was pretty stoked because they had white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie. So we ordered the 3 mini pizookie dessert with peanut butter, chocolate chip, and white chocolate macadamia nut - a little something for everyone. It took a really really long time to come out (3 yr old had time to go to the bathroom 3x) and when it did instead of my white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie, what they had made was a white chocolate raspberry pizookie. I was so disappointed. The server offered to get another but since it had taken too long to get the first one and our children were already antsy we declined. Overall service and food were mediocre. We will not be back.
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Christopher S.
BJ's has an excellent variety of quality beers. I think its a good place to spend time while waiting for the crowd to arrive at Pearl since that club is right across the street. They could be more accomidating with the TV's and sports but that's not their aim.
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Justin R.
BJs is very affordable and delicious brewery food. Unlike Gentle Bens, BJs is more classy and has much better food. Their pizza is very good and the beer is affordable. There is never a wait and the food is always above par.
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Jeffrey A.
Well, I always love checking out new breweries either here in town or when I travel. I have been fortunate enough to get to experience some great beers all over the country and world. Unfortunately, this place does not appear on that list. Well, lets start with the redeeming qualities. The food has been pretty decent for the price point. I don't think it's great but, it hasn't left me turned off. All things considered, I think one would be pretty contented with the food. I have had the burgers which were pretty good and a chicken sandwich that I really did enjoy. The problem with this place, which I might add that calls itself a brewery, is that the beer is hardly passable. I tried a sampler to get a feel for all their beers and I was severely disappointed. The only beer that I considered drinkable was their red. I love wheat beers but their wheat smelled like hot dogs to me. Seriously, hot dogs. I couldn't even get through it. I was even more disappointed when I found out they aren't even brewing on site, so the brewery label is a misnomer. Fibbers I say. They actually brew in a central location in Phoenix and truck it out to their locations. I wouldn't necessarily mind that but I hate being lied to. All in all they rate a 2 because the food was good but the beer was abismal. IF you like the beer here then good for you but I, for the life of me, can't see how anyone could. The beer is definitely not YUM. It's anti-YUM
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H P.
i went here for lunch recently, the broadway and craycroft branch. had the grilled ham and cheese with tomato bisque. it just wasn't very good. the sandwich was too hard and crusty in texture, with not enough cheese, and made it really difficult and messy to eat. it was cut in vertical pieces so i could dip in the soup, which was too thick with cheese. the sandwich could have been yummy if it was a little thinner and more delicate, maybe battered with panko and lightly fried? it needs a light, crispy texture more than a hard, crusty one. and the tomato bisque needs more flavor and needs to be less viscous. i wanted more of a mom cooked comfort food feel to it, but it tasted like bruschetta sauce. the vanilla creme we ordered also did not come in frosted glasses as advertised and was not what we were expecting. we were expecting some whipped cream and more of a float taste and texture, but it tasted just like cream soda and just seemed like they added some syrup to club soda. not bad, but not that great either, a little underwhelming. it was very crowded, and we were told there were no tables inside and the hostess led us outside, then back in because they were clearing tables and she said something opened up inside. i cut them some slack because they just opened and are getting the bugs worked out. service was prompt and friendly, however. at the oracle branch, the avocado spring rolls and potstickers are the best thing. one thing that makes me question quality control is the sheer size of their menus. it is insane, and must make the chef's job a nightmare. a solid 10 pages chock full of various types of dishes from multiple cuisine origins. they need to trim it down to the dishes that are really good. must be hell for the kitchen staff, and i certainly don't envy their job.
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Scott V.
Pricing was a little high but pretty typical for chain restaurants. Food was good and service was great.
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Melissa W.
They have hard cider! Food is great too. I'd describe it as upscale bar food.
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Emir A.
Came in here multiple times and have always been satisfied other then the last time, service is alright the desserts take forever, just upset they took off the New York strip steak, instead I ordered the ribeye, way too much fat on it, their mashed potatoes and rice pilaf is to die for.
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Jen W.
I heard someone earlier in the week talking about a gluten-free pizza cookie with ice cream at BJ's. I decided to meet up with my friend there. BJ's is a bit upper-priced, but the portions are plentiful. My friend got jambalaya, and I got the Santa Fe Chicken Salad without tortilla strips. I felt like I had a clean meal in a relaxing atmosphere. I paid about $20 for my meal. Overall, the tap sodas, beers, appetizers, and prices are not the best in the city, but I find it much better than Cheesecake Factory for a similar experience (take groups, celebrate something, food for enough pickier eaters, alcohol available)...
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Ambrosia R.
I've been here a few times, and been moderately impressed with the food each time. My husband and I are fairly picky about pizza, since it's one of the dishes we regularly make at home, but BJ's pizza holds up extremely well - their chicken-pesto appetizer pizza in particular is tasty. Also, I love the avocado egg rolls - just the sort of creative fusion of flavors that I like to see in a restaurant. Professional drinker that I am, I tried their brew sampler the first time we went. It was a bit of a mixed bag; the blonde and stout offerings were both surprisingly bland with little complexity of flavor. On the other hand, their Piranha Pale Ale was beyond reproach - crisp and refreshing and featuring an herby finish that to this day I can't quite identify. It was easily one of my favorite pales that I've ever tried. I also tried one of their cocktails on a different trip - a raspberry lemon drop, if memory serves - and while I liked the idea, the execution really lacked pizzazz. I'm certain I could come up with something better, given the ingredients and some time to experiment. On the whole, I'd recommend the place for lunch over dinner: the service was rather slower during dinner hour, and the light coming in through the windows at lunch helped the atmosphere of the place quite a bit. But I'll almost definitely go back again. Still have most of the cocktail menu to try, after all...
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RaeRae C.
Last Tuesday my sister and I arrived at the establishment around 4PM, she was craving the cookie thing they had so we thought we'd stop by at a less hectic time. The restaurant was relatively empty. We stood in the lobby area for a good 3 minutes before someone noticed and seated us. We did not get our menus until another while has passed. But I can count the clock all I want. The main point is, the restaurant was slow, there was no reason why the service has to mirror the rate of which customers are coming. If it weren't for the delicious half-melted cookie topped with ice-cream, as well as my whiny younger sibling, I would not have waited for our waiter when she finally made her way over.
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Rachael J.
This location must be hit or miss. I guess today I had a hit! Went at lunch time on a Thurs and the place was packed. Actually had to wait about 5-10 mins. My server was very attentive. I had multiple refills and she was happy to answer our questions and make substitutions (which seems to drive so many servers bonkers). I had no problem finding an affordable lunch option. for $12.50 including tip I had an iced tea and a lunched sized salad which was much better than I expected and I left full and satisfied. I think people may come to BJ's with their expectations a bit too high. I gave it a 4/5 star rating taking into account that this is not, nor will ever be a fine-dining establishment. This is essentially a nicer Applebee's with a good beer selection on tap. They have a large menu with lots of your standard American bar food options as well as a good selection of salads, samplers and gluten-free options. Prices are a bit higher (though not unreasonable in my opinion) than many other chain restaurants of this caliber but I thought it was worth it to have a more extensive menu and decent beer.
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Steve F.
Slow service. Three of our group served long before two others. Server friendly, but clearly could care less. My barbacoa tacos were nearly meatless. My wife's chicken tacos meaty and tasty.
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Kathy C.
We stopped here on Friday afternoon around 1:30 ish for lunch. We sat in the bar and was served quickly. We ordered from the lunch menu. I ordered the MahiMahi Fish Tacos and my son ordered pizza and a ceasar salad. I ordered iced tea to drink, my son had water. We both enjoyed our lunches, but decided we'd try something else on our next visit, as they didn't stand out to us. I would come back again, the menu had lots of options for lunch specials.
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Karl S.
It's a chain brewpub. Decent beers. Decent food (The avocado rolls arevery good.). Service good. But, I'd rather spend my money in local establishments.
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Kim H.
My review is primarily because of the service - excellent all the way around. We were greated with a genuine hello by the hostess when we entered and our server made great eye contact (and even knealt down at the table to meet my kids at eye level.) She was very attentive and didn't act rushed even though we could tell she was busy. The food was basic bar fair, nothing spectacular but everything was hot and the items the server suggested were good. I know this is a chain, but I would recommend it as dependable for families.
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Mark S.
Way overpriced and way tasteless. Never had such a bland calzone in my life. Didn't even know that was possible!!! I will not be returning. 2nd star only because the waitress was nice.
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Danielle B.
Never have eaten a meal here. I'm writing a review on the Pizookie! They are awesome and a must try. My friends and I will go here just for the Pizookie. Soft, warm, large cookie with ice cream. Can't ask for more.
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Lorie A.
the best part of the meal was the order of kettle chips. Sadly, the meal went down hill from there. I ordered a california burger that came on toast (?) The server said that it did say that in the menu, but honestly the light was so low and poorly placed I must have missed it. The very gracious server did offer to switch it to a bun, which I took him up on, and I was pleased that very hot, seemingly fresh fries came back with the burger. But that burger :( Ordered as medium, it was over-well and dry. And the "California" on it was tasteless: green chile, avocado, chipotle mayo? It tasted bland with no mingling of flavors. Seasoned wedge fries were good, though. We also got the mini 'pizcookie" sampler. Overcooked tube cookies baked to a rock in the bottom of a tin pan. Topped with a scoop of ice cream it was edible, but only half the cookies could be removed even when mooshed in with the ice cream. With a price of $8 for a speciality pomegranate drink and $8 for a coconut and lime martini, you'd think that there was at least a slight buzz of happy hour on me. Nope. I've never spent so much on such weak drinks. maybe their strong point is the beer? but there are too many other local brew houses with menus that aren't meant to stay in the shadows.
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Laura F.
Just tried this place - very disappointed. The prices were ridiculous ($12 for a cobb salad?) and the food was, quite literally, inedible. For a "brewhouse" (the beer is obviously not brewed here) the beer was overpriced and tasted only marginally better than a High Life. Our food (one small calzone and one cobb salad) took 50 minutes to materialize after we ordered. The server was great, though - I felt very bad that she had to deal with such a terribly managed restaurant. Bad ingredients, bad food, bad beer, high prices. What a gem.
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Nick B.
Love the crested chicken Parmesan. Service is hot or miss but atmosphere is good for dates for two or larger parties.
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K O.
Friendly service, large variety of food, and a cheap lunch menu! The bruschetta bites and mini pizzas are super yummy. :)
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Brandon S.
I've been here a few times and it is a present dinning in experience every time food is great! I love he lighting and that's its a bit dim and just feels comfortable
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Very Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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David L.
I am a big fan of brewhouses and this was very nice surprise. I am visiting Tucson and was surprised to find that this is a chain. They are non-existent on the east coast. The restaurant itself is large with a very open lay out and high ceilings. The settings is typical of restaurant/breweries. The waitstaff was friendly and service was excellent. We had a new server who was with his trainer. The Beer: BJ's offers the typical 'Sampler' of their brews - 6 styles at 5ozs each for $9. As far as styles goes nothing special here: Blond, Hefewiezen, Pale Ale, Red Ale, Porter, Stout. I found all of the drinkable except the Pale Ale which is heavily hopped (I don't care for Pale Ales in general so take that into consideration). The Hefewiezen was surprising light and crisp with a citrus flavor. The Surprise: BerryBurst Cider - apparently they also brew their own cider and this is sweet and fruity and delicious. The Food: I had an open faced meatloaf topped with mashed potatoes and onion crisps, which was very tasty and for the price more than enough food. Overall 4 stars for quality of food, beverages, service and price. If you want a casual atmosphere and beers and dinner with friends with out the price then this is a great choice.
(4)Holly S.
Went here for lunch, got the double deluxe burger added avocado and chipotle mayo it was a huge burger and so delicious left very satisfied, will return to eat here again, next time will ask if I can get this burger in a single patty versus the two it's made with!!
(4)E N.
I usually like to budget but it was a friend's night out so I couldn't say "NO" when BJ's was suggested. Lets face it no one likes to be the debby downer. For one entree, and a third of a dessert plus tip I payed $17... Eh... Is all I can say, by no means was the food bad, but for the portion size, and the overall quality I'd rather take my change somewhere else. One thing that they can boast are their pizookies. Those little chocolate chip cookies (which come in varying flavors) serves as a throne that the ice cream sits on and it melts away both in your mouth and on the cookies, and sometimes on your face as you shovel it in as fast as you can. One of my favorite fat kid fixes. For a chain it isn't bad but that's all that there is to be said.
(3)Caleb T.
The cookie desert was amazing!!
(4)Tracy K.
Grata place to meet friends, have a good craft beer and pizza. Lots of TVs to watch sports in the bar. They even put the Kansas game on for me...although not not the big screen... Arizona was playing too.
(4)Chanel G.
BJ's isn't anything special but it's not anything horrible either. The mac and cheese is pretty good. I had the parmesan crusted chicken sandwich on the lunch menu. It wasn't anything spectacular but it wasn't half bad. I would opt for the wedge cut fries next time though, not a fan of the thin cut. What I really like about BJs is their huge tv they have for watching Wildcat games. They have a couple house brews that aren't terrible and then a couple of other drafts. Plus, the service is always super friendly.
(3)Andrew A.
Here is an example of why chain restaurants are so popular but so bad. Huge menu so you can feed even the most finicky of kids.....but I've been there many times at different locations and the food is never above average.
(2)Joan G.
I am a fan of this restaurant and the Tucson location was no different. Great service, AMAZING pizzookie's and good food. If you don't know what a pizzokie is, it is a cookie fresh baked and warm and served with ice cream and amazing! They have great burgers and deep dish pizza's. My favorite is the 5 meat pizza and the chrispy jalapeno burger. THey have a rewards program that you can use your card or now they also have a phone app that you can use. You earn points and can get money off after so many points.
(4)Gilbert T.
This place is really clean and beautiful. I love eating at places that feel like they have been taken care of. The food itself was pretty good. Again, not the best, but it was still an enjoyable meal. The wife and I ordered a pizza, which was kinda pricey. The service was not horrible, was not the best in that the server did not refill our drinks as fast as I would like. Overall, it's a nice place near the Tucson Mall if you want a good pizza and nice ambiance.
(4)Anthony H.
I like BJ's. There menu is large and has many options. From a baked potato as a meal, to their delicious pizza, huge salads, and creative appetizers. Also, I have head this is the best place to get a pazookie. I feel overwhelmed when looking at the menu since there are so many (too many) options. Service is usally pretty good. We have had a few bad experiences there, not many. The place is always packed but seating wait is no longer than 1/2 hour. The place is really nicely decorated and the atmoshpere is pretty neat. What I like about this place is their beer selection. Brewed locally, they have house beers that apply to any taste. Lightswitch Lager, Brewhouse Blonde, Harvest Hefeweisen, Piranha Pale Ale, Jeremiah Red, Nutty Brewnette, P.M. Porter, Tatonka Stout, and a seasonal beer for every season. They really have every shade you can be thirsty for. None of it is the best in any category I have tried, but it is not bad for enjoying with a better than average meal. Plus, they have these 1/2 gallon "growlers" (like glass jugs" that you can fill with the beer of your choice to take home.
(4)Jen P.
We did have to wait 30 mins (but on a Friday after work, come on who wouldnt expect that) and once seated recieved a half off coupon for a pizza! nice touch BJs!!! Beer was yummy, calamari as an app was delicious (not greasy) and the turkey burger with fries was a great way to wrap up a rough week. Our server, Octavio?, was friendly but not pushy while being patient as we were deep in conversation. We will be back for our half off pizza and hope to catch their rocking happy hour at the bar sometime too! PS apparently you can call ahead which we will utilize next time ;)
(4)Kayla B.
I don't think i will be going back any time soon. The service was terrible to be quite honest. The waiter seemed in over his head and did not know what he was doing. our waters were constantly unattended , the appetizer took 45 minutes to get to the table. The people next to us got there meals before we even got our appetizer and they were seated after us. The server also screwed up the specials, drink specials, the bills, and what drinks we ordered. We were nice enough about it but I know I wont be going to BJ's for quite some time.
(2)Steven G.
I love BJ's!! (hehe) I've never had a problem here and I actually just went here because I just recently turned 21. Their service is pretty good and their food is amazing. I highly recommend any of the pastas which are even great for sharing because they come in such large portions. They also have a great drinks menu and I would recommend one of their own brewed beers but I don't remember the name. (It's the one thats similar to Blue Moon in taste). More about the service, my waitress was very nice and one of my friends even got another pizza because something was wrong with their first one which is unheard of in many places. My favorite dish is definitely the Cajun Pasta with Shrimp, its actually my go-to entree at BJs. Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 P.S. free pazookie on your birthday? definitely deserves a 5 star :p
(5)Preston B.
This place is kinda hit or miss. Sometimes its alright and sometimes its just downright gross. The service is pretty bad and again sometimes the food is good. I love the bar and the beer set up and all the bartenders are super friendly. Good place to go if nothing else sounds good or youre craving a pazookie.
(3)Heather K.
Went there yesterday with a friend, my son and a friend of his. We started with 3 appetizers the calamari(my son loves), the new corn and bacon bites (my choice) the bacon aoli was great and avocado egg rolls(they needed something crunchy inside). For the entrée my friend got shrimp scampi she said it was good, my son's friend got chicken alfredo also good, my son got steak with mash potatoes and asparagus. The asparagus still had the hard (end) tips not broken off. The plate needed more color. I got the fish and chips which I only at half of. The batter was tasteless and didn't stick to the fish. It also was very greasy. We ended with a Pizzoki. We had the tri-sample which we picked peanut butter, chocolate chip and whit chocolate chip with macadamia nut. The peanut butter was the best. We thought. I will be back but not for fish and chips.
(3)Rayne M.
I had gone to BJs a few times before and not thought it was anything special, but a friend and I decided to stop in after work and I was pleasantly surprised! The food wasn't anything special but it was inexpensive compared to some places and better than I remembered! The pasta was well sauced and the noodles just right, the spice in mine was not overwhelming but still had a nice kick. I didn't order any alcohol but the soda was perfectly soda like haha. The pazookies are amazing as always and they have added a few flavors since I last went in! I got the cookies and creme mini which was a perfect size for one person since they are very rich! Service was very friendly and the resturant was nice and clean! I will return!
(4)Christi T.
Had my first bison burger at BJ's and I'm happy to say that it was a great one too. It was perfectly cooked to medium rare and seasoned well. The bison burger that they offer is a barbecue style with a tangy barbecue sauce and a side of slaw dressed with a tangy vinaigrette that accompanies the burger perfectly. I have always really liked BJ's, they have a great atmosphere and cozy ambience. The service has always been really well as the servers seem to be well trained and very knowledgable about the restaurant and what they have to offer. The wait for food is never too long either. Just long enough to enjoy a drink from their bar.
(4)Mike H.
I don't normally review chains, but this location stands out. The bartender was friendly and capable, the place is spotless, and the patrons are nice, as well. I had the Mac and Cheese, and the Cornbread Aioli appetizers, and it was just enough for a nice lunch. The light lager was tasty, and it was a very enjoyable way to spend 2 hours. I'll be back. It all adds up to 4 stars.
(4)NikO D.
I love their lunch specials! I got the 1/2 sandwich & soup/salad combo. I ordered the Tomato & Mozzarella Salad w/ Balsamic dressing, and the Roasted Turkey Cobb Sandwich (w/ the bleu cheese dressing on the side). Everything was delicious. Except the bleu cheese dressing....sweet blue cheese dressing? No thank you. Salad was really good! (See my photo). All for just $7.95! I have had some of their other sandwiches, pizzas, salads and appetizers, most of which were delicious. I don't like their iced tea, yet I always make the mistake of ordering it! It didn't have a strong flavor, and it always tastes like it had been sitting out for a while. :( However, they have Rootbeer on tap....and it is DELICIOUS!! :) Customer service at this location is usually pretty good. Sometimes when it is busy, service can be slow, but they are always friendly. Sometimes they have really good seasonal beer on tap... :)
(4)C H.
2nd visit this month and 2nd great visit. Lillie in the bar is amazing! Casual and comfortable, while friendly and knowledgeable. Happy hours 3p-7p every day (even weekends) will bring us back often. :)
(4)Robert F.
Good food. Exellent hot wings. But the beer is the hi light. Tatonka and Jeremiah Red .
(4)Dawn R.
We always love our dining experience at BJs!!!!
(5)Paulina N.
The food is usually good. However, the service is always lacking no matter what time of day or day of the week. I wish there was more I could say, but I'm never really impressed with this place. Especially this location.
(3)Gerald S.
At least once or twice while in town for the gem shows in late January, the family demands a dinner more in line with what we consider comfort food. I may prefer to gorge on Indian, Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine, and my family goes along willingly. Still, I know with me working most of the day and leaving them at the hotel to play, they need something that is fun to eat. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse fills the bill. The place is large and bustling. Mixed group of people at dinner time, with the happy hour folks mingling around the bar, and those of us in for a meal scattered around either along the bright windows, or deeper inside where it feels cool and dark. While fairly typical of the latest variant of the modern roadhouse, it does it very well. I get to drink a few interesting local craft beers, and my son gets his favorite drink of all time - root beer. Once he tasted it he was mellow the rest of the night. I took a sip. Smooth, light, sweet, and chill. It was okay that he had nearly a pitcher of it. He would remember it for a lifetime. BJ's seemed to be about pizza and beer, and we saw no reason to stray far from their wheelhouse on the first visit. 2010 was our first sit down, and I still remember the deep dish pies as overwhelmingly thick and overloaded with terrific flavor and texture. The BBQ Chicken Pizza was enough for 6 people, and the Flatbread Roasted Veggie and Goat Cheese a crispy, glorious treat. We ordered both of these for the 3 of us, and ended up taking most of it back to the hotel for the next day. The following visit, we had a simpler design; one Flatbread Pizza, One Crispy Jalapeno Burger, Wedge Salad and Gourmet Mac & Cheese for the young man. All very good, and less to take back with us. We were a happy clan, especially after trying a Pizookie, their signature dessert. If you love cookie dough, this is for you - baked cookie dough topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a square of Dark Chocolate. It is one delicious hot mess. Sitting back here on the East Coast as I write this, I can still recall the total satisfaction from the experiences at BJ's. It makes me dream of returning next year for more of the same pleasures.
(4)Kiara F.
I went there for my birthday and the wait was too long, it took about 10 minutes for a waiter to come. Once we ordered, it took over thirty minutes. We complained and they compensated for the food with appetizers. But just as the appetizers came, the food came. And the food was...... okay. It wasn't that good to me and it wasn't a god experience.
(1)Dieu C.
What is good? Everything. Both food & service. You can never go wrong with BJ's. I have always been a firm believer that you should generally stick to ordering only what a restaurant is known for, such as getting pizza (instead of pasta) at a pizzeria or pho (instead of a rice dish) at a pho restaurant. BJ's is well known for their deep dish pizzas and brewing their own beer. The last thing I would want to do is to offend anyone, but who orders steak at BJ's? If you ask me, it is quite uncommon. My little sister, being the steak novice that she was, decided to order ribeye despite my dissuasions. No one hates being wrong more than I do...and boy was I in for a surprise! Who ended up eating most of the steak and came back the next two days for ribeye? ME. Call me crazy, but I like the ribeye here way more than Morton's. It is tender, juicy, well marinated, and a mouthful of yummy. Anddd you get it for the bargain price of twenty bucks! My other most recent discovery at BJ's was their gourmet mac n cheese under the Small Bites section. BEST THING EVER. The mac n cheese is extra cheesy, has large bacon pieces throughout, and Goldfish chip crumbs baked on top to add an extra crunch kick. And of course, you never leave BJ's without ordering a Pizookie, which is always an absolute must for me. If you can't finish full size or your buddy doesn't have stomach space to share, you can get the smaller portion. Random note: It recently dawned on me what "Pizookie" means...PIZZA COOKIE! Get it? :)
(5)Maude O.
The food and service by IanM was terrific! Topped off my meal off with a caramel pizookie. Yummy! My first time there and definitely not my last whenever I go to Tuscon!
(5)Miriam C.
I am continuously impressed with the service and the overall 'ness' of this place. The beers are all even keel, so if you looking for interesting microbrews, this might not be it. But they have a good lineup. The food at this place is a step above chills/Applebee's, and the kitchen does an excellent job. I've never waited here (even for takeout) for over 25 mins. Ever. Even on a fri night. The service is super excellent.
(5)Anthony S.
Is it a chain? Yes! Is it the best Beer you ever had? No! But it's well made, it's clean and free of off flavors, and still a big step up from the big 2! Some of the specialty beers are actually very tasty! Goliath Imperial Red is a big beast, and if you're a hop lover like me, you'll appreciate it! Food IMHO is actually quite good compared to other chains! The pizza though pricey is tasty! The Bison Burger is a winner! So take it for what it is, and again don't take my word for it, try it yourself!
(3)Jeff S.
I can't get enough of this place! The servers are amazing! The food is great. The beer is wonderful, and I love the root beer. I have not ordered anything on their menu that wasn't delicious. Go now, and have a great meal.
(5)Mark S.
I had the house sirloin with horseradish mash potatoes and cesar salad. Tyler was my sever and is outstanding sever being very prompt and efficient. The sirloin was hot and cooked perfectly. I thought the horseradish mash potatoes were delicious and flavorful. I hear they have a rewards program and really good lunch specials.
(4)Arielle Z.
Awesome restaurant! The cream soda is so so good! i ordered the unlimited soup and salad, and the broccoli cheddar soup is stellar, probably the best I've ever had! Salads were great, fresh, and unique! Service itself was great, but the only thing greater than all of that was the prices! Just under 8 dollars for unlimited soup & salad! Will most definitely be returning to BJ's!
(5)Jinny H.
I went to BJ's to watch the football game with a few of my friends. We knew that other places, like Applebee's or any other restaurant on campus (ex. Frog and Firkin) would be super crowded, so we sought out another place that wouldn't be too packed. I'm glad that we chose to go to BJ's. It wasn't crowded at all and we could focus on the game and have conversations without having to shout. We sat in the bar area, so there were lots of TV screens. The bar atmosphere was awesome as well, with the bottles organized in a very neat manner. The service and the management here was amazing. The server checked in quite often, and was very attentive. When I walked into the restaurant, a waiter immediately asked me if I was looking for a group of people, and walked me to them. Although there was a good amount of people within the restaurant, he made sure to make us feel cared for. I had one of the best services that I've experienced. I got a cider and a salad, both of which were delicious. The cider wasn't strong at all; it was fruity and sweet, just the way that I wanted it. I believe it's one of the more popular kinds of cider that they have, and I can see why. I would recommend it. As for the salad, I got the Asian salad with the dressing on the side. The salad was huge - I couldn't finish it all, but I enjoyed every bite of it. Lastly, I want to comment on the restaurant's cleanliness. I know that I sometimes take restaurants and their level of cleanliness for granted, but I've gone to some restaurants where their service and food is fine, but their restaurant is unclean. BJ's was spotless, both in the restaurant and in the bathroom. I was impressed, actually, by how clean it was. So... 5 stars pretty much sums this place up. Great service, great food, great atmosphere.
(5)Taylor B.
I see no reason not to give it 5 stars! My wife and I both really wanted a good burger! My wife got the Brisket Bacon Burger(picture below) and I got the Crispy Jalapeño Burger! They bot were amazing, I added bacon to mine for $1 and it made it even better. I got the skinny fries and my wife got he wedges, after seeing the skinny fries I thought I got dropped off but they were actually more tasty than the wedge fries! We don't usually get dessert but we got a pizzoki! It was amazing! Service was great, we loved our server. She was very polite and personable. We will come back for sure!
(5)Jennifer Y.
Super yummy feel good food. Staff is great and we like coming here. Pazooki is always a must.
(5)Marnel C.
Don't waste your money here! Frozen food and 'junk lettuce' salads! If you want a beer and/or dessert, check it out.. But for "Real" food, go somewhere else!
(1)Jacque H.
Every time my husband and I go to BJs we always walk out extremely happy. We love the atmosphere and enjoy sitting at the bar. Their bar not only has their own brewed beers, which are all excellent, but a large variety of other draft beers as well. Every time we go we always eat something different and really enjoy it. Their chocolate pazookie is to die for! Also, they food is very well priced. I do not have one bad thing to say about the restaurant and I will eat there again and again.
(4)Rose C.
We went with a large family group and it turned out OK. Which is saying a lot these days. The menu is very extensive and has some unique things on it. I had the "knife and fork" Pot Roast Sandwich and it was really yummy. I've had the Meatloaf sandwich at our Reno, NV venue and it was good too. Everyone else agreed their entrees were "good". Anyway, the service was a little slow and we had to flag the server down a couple of times but overall a pretty safe bet for comfort food.
(3)CJ F.
It was good. Food was good. Hard cider on the menu. I like the atmosphere (Except the TVs all being on sports, is it a sports bar? I didn't think it was.) We will go back. After reading other reviews, I'm definitely trying the cookie dessert next time.
(4)Mark B.
I have never had a bad meal or bad service at this location. Great place for family get togethers. Main complaint is that the menu is too big and it is tough to decide what to order.
(4)Maria R.
We decided to have lunch at BJ's because we had a received a gift card. We ordered some appetizers, I ordered a calzone, my husband ordered a fish entree. When I received my calzone it was missing the ricotta cheese. Manager offered to replace it but we were almost done with lunch and it took quite a bit of time to get our entrees so I declined and picked out a dessert instead. I was pretty stoked because they had white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie. So we ordered the 3 mini pizookie dessert with peanut butter, chocolate chip, and white chocolate macadamia nut - a little something for everyone. It took a really really long time to come out (3 yr old had time to go to the bathroom 3x) and when it did instead of my white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie, what they had made was a white chocolate raspberry pizookie. I was so disappointed. The server offered to get another but since it had taken too long to get the first one and our children were already antsy we declined. Overall service and food were mediocre. We will not be back.
(2)Christopher S.
BJ's has an excellent variety of quality beers. I think its a good place to spend time while waiting for the crowd to arrive at Pearl since that club is right across the street. They could be more accomidating with the TV's and sports but that's not their aim.
(3)Justin R.
BJs is very affordable and delicious brewery food. Unlike Gentle Bens, BJs is more classy and has much better food. Their pizza is very good and the beer is affordable. There is never a wait and the food is always above par.
(4)Jeffrey A.
Well, I always love checking out new breweries either here in town or when I travel. I have been fortunate enough to get to experience some great beers all over the country and world. Unfortunately, this place does not appear on that list. Well, lets start with the redeeming qualities. The food has been pretty decent for the price point. I don't think it's great but, it hasn't left me turned off. All things considered, I think one would be pretty contented with the food. I have had the burgers which were pretty good and a chicken sandwich that I really did enjoy. The problem with this place, which I might add that calls itself a brewery, is that the beer is hardly passable. I tried a sampler to get a feel for all their beers and I was severely disappointed. The only beer that I considered drinkable was their red. I love wheat beers but their wheat smelled like hot dogs to me. Seriously, hot dogs. I couldn't even get through it. I was even more disappointed when I found out they aren't even brewing on site, so the brewery label is a misnomer. Fibbers I say. They actually brew in a central location in Phoenix and truck it out to their locations. I wouldn't necessarily mind that but I hate being lied to. All in all they rate a 2 because the food was good but the beer was abismal. IF you like the beer here then good for you but I, for the life of me, can't see how anyone could. The beer is definitely not YUM. It's anti-YUM
(2)H P.
i went here for lunch recently, the broadway and craycroft branch. had the grilled ham and cheese with tomato bisque. it just wasn't very good. the sandwich was too hard and crusty in texture, with not enough cheese, and made it really difficult and messy to eat. it was cut in vertical pieces so i could dip in the soup, which was too thick with cheese. the sandwich could have been yummy if it was a little thinner and more delicate, maybe battered with panko and lightly fried? it needs a light, crispy texture more than a hard, crusty one. and the tomato bisque needs more flavor and needs to be less viscous. i wanted more of a mom cooked comfort food feel to it, but it tasted like bruschetta sauce. the vanilla creme we ordered also did not come in frosted glasses as advertised and was not what we were expecting. we were expecting some whipped cream and more of a float taste and texture, but it tasted just like cream soda and just seemed like they added some syrup to club soda. not bad, but not that great either, a little underwhelming. it was very crowded, and we were told there were no tables inside and the hostess led us outside, then back in because they were clearing tables and she said something opened up inside. i cut them some slack because they just opened and are getting the bugs worked out. service was prompt and friendly, however. at the oracle branch, the avocado spring rolls and potstickers are the best thing. one thing that makes me question quality control is the sheer size of their menus. it is insane, and must make the chef's job a nightmare. a solid 10 pages chock full of various types of dishes from multiple cuisine origins. they need to trim it down to the dishes that are really good. must be hell for the kitchen staff, and i certainly don't envy their job.
(2)Steven L.
Not bad, not bad at all. It's a chain restaurant though I don't believe they exist on the east coast so I'm only familiar with them through my two lunch experiences in Tucson. I've been to both the Oracle Rd. and the Broadway locations. Both were about on par with each other in terms of service and food. They have your typical Americana fare, bar food, pastas, and the like. They serve some micro brews and their bar is OK at drink making. Both times I've gone here were Saturdays for lunch and both times were full house. Only one section off to the side had few diners in it. It's a family style place, but much better than your typical Applebee's, Chili's, etc. Give this place a go for something easy if you and your friends can't decide on any local places.
(3)Carianne C.
I come here often because it is close to my office. Today at lunch I was underwhelmed, mostly due to sloppy presentation. The ketchup bottle that was brought to the table was dirty and almost empty. The roasted beef dip sandwhich was good as usual, but the plate was greasy underneath when I moved it - ew. The barbeque sauce that I requested for my french fries tasted rancid.
(2)Mindy S.
I hate chain restaurants, but this one is actually pretty decent. They have a HUGE menu, and great lunch specials, not to mention a good beer selection. They're open pretty late, and service is generally fast and friendly. Oh, and GIANT baked potatoes!
(4)Roger T.
It was a random Tuesday afternoon, I was feeling hungry...as usual...then I thought of a new place to try. Bam! It hit me, I always drove by this restaurant and told myself I would try it one day! First thing that caught my eye was the beautiful building which is pretty eye catching! Well whoever designed this place did a good job because it worked at catching someone's attention! To begin with I started my appetizer with their "Thai shrimp lettuce wraps"....one word...mouthgasm! I'm a Thai guy myself and so my standards for Thai style and food are pretty high, however I must say I was quite impressed! The plate consisted of 4 lettuce leafs each with diced grilled shrimps, carrots, onions and mango salsa. You get this delicious taste of the slightly sweet glazed sauce with a hint of spice in it, in which all us Thai people love spice! Only complaint would be I wish I had more, just because it was so good but I knew this is just the appetizer! So calm yourself down Roger, let's make it to the main dish! After several debates with my stomach I decided to not order another appetizer dish, instead I went ahead and ordered a deep dish "Mediterranean Pizza". Why Pizza you ask? Well from hearing from family and friends, I've heard they made pretty good pizza and I still search for the best pizza in town. The Mediterranean pizza consisted of grilled chicken, basil pesto, roasted garlic, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and sliced peperoncinis. Mouth watering? Yes! It was pretty darn tasty! The taste of the sun-dried tomatoes just nearly knocked me off my seat and I swear I didn't have a drink! Overall I was satisfied, impressed here. I would definitely return again and recommend this place to new customers!
(4)Ben D.
Went to Bj's tonight...not very busy. Ordered a pizza and it came out lukewarm. Bartender sent it back to be heated up. Manager was there and was told about the situation and disappeared into the kitchen to check . The pizza came back out room temperature AGAIN...never saw or spoke to the manager (hiding in the kitchen I guess). Bartender offered free dessert but we just wanted hot pizza...took the leftovers and heated it up in the toaster oven...bartender tried but manager was useless
(1)Maile C.
Friendly service, meh food. Clam chowder had the largest clams I'd ever seen, which made up for the odd taste. Plain house salad maybe out of a bag. Might be a good place for folks who like to watch sports.
(3)Amanda B.
Well, BJ's is officially off my list for at least a year. This last time in, service was terrible. We received some of our drinks right away. Half of our waters were missing and they brought the wrong beer. Twenty minutes later our waiter decided to take our order. Twenty more minutes later waiter decided to ask if we want more drinks. After saying yes, he does not clear the emptys. This annoys me. If you have a free hand, take the empty glass. Ten minutes later says sorry the appetizer is running behind will be soon. Another ten minutes pass. Time check, been here an hour and the appetizer is finally coming out. Ten minutes later food arrives. For the price and quality of this chain, it is not worth spending close to two hours for a week night dinner. And they did not even comp the appetizer. Done.
(2)Cheryl M.
I like BJ's but don't love it. I wouldn't mind coming here for a football game to do some beer tasting, but as for the food, I think its just average. Not superb but not completely distasteful. Our service is usually always good which is nice. Honestly when you give me a huge restaurant with a menu that takes me an hour to get through, I usually shy away. The menu is so big and the portions are huge, so if that's for you, this place may be a 5. For me however, it brings my ratings down. Like I said, I'll come back for football!
(3)Roy P.
It was great beer and outstanding appetizers! Especially the chicken wings were perfect. The roast beef sandwich was also a winner. We will be back !
(4)Pam N.
Food was very good as usual. Unfortunately the server we had was less then attentive. Failed to bring me another beverage when I ordered one. Was more interested in socializing with other staff then taking care of the patrons. Too bad.
(3)Chris G.
Good beer, I enjoy their Jeremiah red. Great. Happy hour specials and good food. Food was good, had the pot stickers and they were good. Bartender was friendly and attentive good place for happy hour
(4)Vanessa Y.
I've really got to give BJ's 5 stars because of the plethora of options they have on their menu. Every Sunday evening my husband and I toss ideas as to what we want for dinner, whether it's Italian, American, or Mercian, BJ's has it. I've always been extremely pleased with every meal I've gotten there and I am particularly obsessed with their fries! They are so crisp it could eat them all. I highly recommend going to BJ's and if you do, you have to try their pizookies!
(5)Sylvia M.
DELICIOUS salads and a full menu late night? How did I get so lucky! The service is always spot on during late night too which is pretty rare.
(5)Tiffany S.
Yes, it "chainy", but in this case it has all the best things about a chain and none of the bad things. It is always consistent, and good. The service is always great. First off, I love the decor. It has a blend of upscale and down home that makes it feel like you're going out but not straying to far. Sometimes that's nice, ya know? The beer is better than average, after all it a brewery! I love the seasonal blends, lightswitch and hefe. They also participate in local events, which makes it feel a little more local than the average chain. The menu is one of those massive lists of all sorts of crowd pleasing things. The pizza is good (sweet pig is my fav). The fries are fresh and the burgers decent.
(3)Sam W.
Food is excellent, their Pizookie is a must try. Have yet to have a beer that I liked. They have baked potatoes the size of a football. Go for the food but order their imported beer.
(3)Stewart C.
Yikes... This is the second time I've been in and for sure the last. Went there with a buddy and his parents for a dinner and to watch the fiesta bowl. Got a kinda cool booth, I'll give them that. My menu had multiple bloody fingerprints on it, yeah blood, no mistaking it. I gave it to the waitress and made a point to her that somebody REALLY needed to clean it. Doubt it happened but whatever, I didn't want to start the meal with some talk about blood and a manager coming over and apoligizing... I can get over it. I ordered a Bud, the waitress really wanted me to get one of their beers almost to the point of annoying. The food was pretty lame and took almost 25 min between app and entree... that's a heck of a fire time. We had some fried articokes or something to start. So boring I can barely rememeber them. I had a Jalapeno burger and so did my buddies dad, a new item of theirs apparently. My buddies dad had to send his back cause the meat was actually raw! Cold! and mine was scortched... uh weird! His mods were all wrong too. The manager was acutally first to the table for checkbacks and she handled the whole thing well except it took almost 20 min to get another burger at MR... should of been a priority back there. We took it togo. My buddies mom and him got lettace cups that they described as "obnoxious" and "way better at PF Changs!" The waitress said sorry and "enjoy what you can."... Check Please!
(1)Joe B.
Great fish tacos! Good IPA. Fabulous waitress, Tess, who not only recommended a great appetizer (fried artichoke), but also recommended an outstanding hike on a nearby trial! Friendly, professional, and knowledgable - if everyone else on the staff here is as together as Tess, my hat's off to whoever is doing the training. What a great introduction to Tucson hospitality'
(4)Sandy S.
Sliders were good. Thai chicken salad had almost no mango, could not taste the salad dressing or find anything but lettuce and some avocado. Very low value. For 11.50 i expect a really nice salad. Manage did not seem to bothered by it. Lots of places to eat with better food for the money. JMHO!
(3)Allie D.
Second time here in the past month! Great service. Mario the curly haired bartender is awesome and holds a nice conversation. Such a relief to not deal with the 'awkward server' we are all so familiar with! Try their home brews! Delicious pink cider, forget the exact name, but try it! Love love love this place!
(5)Caryn S.
Traveling with 3 children and 8 adults, we for sure wanted firm reservations for a Saturday night dinner, but when we got there at 6:30, we had to wait for a party of 20 to clear out. 40 minute delay with 3 hungry children? Not pretty. We had studied the menu and asked to order drinks and food at once, which couldn't be done because another table ahead of us was waiting to order their food. So drinks first. Then the kids' meals (a nice gesture, but then they were done eating before we even started). I ordered the Mediterranean pasta, which was supposed to include Kalamata olives and capers (not a one on the plate) and sun dried tomatoes (two pieces). No bread served with the pasta; doesn't that seem odd? Don't count on taking anything home either. Portions aren't that large. We'll try someplace else next time.
(3)Joan G.
I am a fan of this restaurant and the Tucson location was no different. Great service, AMAZING pizzookie's and good food. If you don't know what a pizzokie is, it is a cookie fresh baked and warm and served with ice cream and amazing! They have great burgers and deep dish pizza's. My favorite is the 5 meat pizza and the chrispy jalapeno burger. THey have a rewards program that you can use your card or now they also have a phone app that you can use. You earn points and can get money off after so many points.
(4)Christi T.
Had my first bison burger at BJ's and I'm happy to say that it was a great one too. It was perfectly cooked to medium rare and seasoned well. The bison burger that they offer is a barbecue style with a tangy barbecue sauce and a side of slaw dressed with a tangy vinaigrette that accompanies the burger perfectly. I have always really liked BJ's, they have a great atmosphere and cozy ambience. The service has always been really well as the servers seem to be well trained and very knowledgable about the restaurant and what they have to offer. The wait for food is never too long either. Just long enough to enjoy a drink from their bar.
(4)Jennifer Y.
Super yummy feel good food. Staff is great and we like coming here. Pazooki is always a must.
(5)Marnel C.
Don't waste your money here! Frozen food and 'junk lettuce' salads! If you want a beer and/or dessert, check it out.. But for "Real" food, go somewhere else!
(1)K O.
Friendly service, large variety of food, and a cheap lunch menu! The bruschetta bites and mini pizzas are super yummy. :)
(4)Brandon S.
I've been here a few times and it is a present dinning in experience every time food is great! I love he lighting and that's its a bit dim and just feels comfortable
(5)Chanel G.
BJ's isn't anything special but it's not anything horrible either. The mac and cheese is pretty good. I had the parmesan crusted chicken sandwich on the lunch menu. It wasn't anything spectacular but it wasn't half bad. I would opt for the wedge cut fries next time though, not a fan of the thin cut. What I really like about BJs is their huge tv they have for watching Wildcat games. They have a couple house brews that aren't terrible and then a couple of other drafts. Plus, the service is always super friendly.
(3)Andrew A.
Here is an example of why chain restaurants are so popular but so bad. Huge menu so you can feed even the most finicky of kids.....but I've been there many times at different locations and the food is never above average.
(2)Gilbert T.
This place is really clean and beautiful. I love eating at places that feel like they have been taken care of. The food itself was pretty good. Again, not the best, but it was still an enjoyable meal. The wife and I ordered a pizza, which was kinda pricey. The service was not horrible, was not the best in that the server did not refill our drinks as fast as I would like. Overall, it's a nice place near the Tucson Mall if you want a good pizza and nice ambiance.
(4)Dieu C.
What is good? Everything. Both food & service. You can never go wrong with BJ's. I have always been a firm believer that you should generally stick to ordering only what a restaurant is known for, such as getting pizza (instead of pasta) at a pizzeria or pho (instead of a rice dish) at a pho restaurant. BJ's is well known for their deep dish pizzas and brewing their own beer. The last thing I would want to do is to offend anyone, but who orders steak at BJ's? If you ask me, it is quite uncommon. My little sister, being the steak novice that she was, decided to order ribeye despite my dissuasions. No one hates being wrong more than I do...and boy was I in for a surprise! Who ended up eating most of the steak and came back the next two days for ribeye? ME. Call me crazy, but I like the ribeye here way more than Morton's. It is tender, juicy, well marinated, and a mouthful of yummy. Anddd you get it for the bargain price of twenty bucks! My other most recent discovery at BJ's was their gourmet mac n cheese under the Small Bites section. BEST THING EVER. The mac n cheese is extra cheesy, has large bacon pieces throughout, and Goldfish chip crumbs baked on top to add an extra crunch kick. And of course, you never leave BJ's without ordering a Pizookie, which is always an absolute must for me. If you can't finish full size or your buddy doesn't have stomach space to share, you can get the smaller portion. Random note: It recently dawned on me what "Pizookie" means...PIZZA COOKIE! Get it? :)
(5)Maude O.
The food and service by IanM was terrific! Topped off my meal off with a caramel pizookie. Yummy! My first time there and definitely not my last whenever I go to Tuscon!
(5)Miriam C.
I am continuously impressed with the service and the overall 'ness' of this place. The beers are all even keel, so if you looking for interesting microbrews, this might not be it. But they have a good lineup. The food at this place is a step above chills/Applebee's, and the kitchen does an excellent job. I've never waited here (even for takeout) for over 25 mins. Ever. Even on a fri night. The service is super excellent.
(5)Anthony S.
Is it a chain? Yes! Is it the best Beer you ever had? No! But it's well made, it's clean and free of off flavors, and still a big step up from the big 2! Some of the specialty beers are actually very tasty! Goliath Imperial Red is a big beast, and if you're a hop lover like me, you'll appreciate it! Food IMHO is actually quite good compared to other chains! The pizza though pricey is tasty! The Bison Burger is a winner! So take it for what it is, and again don't take my word for it, try it yourself!
(3)Jeff S.
I can't get enough of this place! The servers are amazing! The food is great. The beer is wonderful, and I love the root beer. I have not ordered anything on their menu that wasn't delicious. Go now, and have a great meal.
(5)Mark S.
I had the house sirloin with horseradish mash potatoes and cesar salad. Tyler was my sever and is outstanding sever being very prompt and efficient. The sirloin was hot and cooked perfectly. I thought the horseradish mash potatoes were delicious and flavorful. I hear they have a rewards program and really good lunch specials.
(4)NikO D.
I love their lunch specials! I got the 1/2 sandwich & soup/salad combo. I ordered the Tomato & Mozzarella Salad w/ Balsamic dressing, and the Roasted Turkey Cobb Sandwich (w/ the bleu cheese dressing on the side). Everything was delicious. Except the bleu cheese dressing....sweet blue cheese dressing? No thank you. Salad was really good! (See my photo). All for just $7.95! I have had some of their other sandwiches, pizzas, salads and appetizers, most of which were delicious. I don't like their iced tea, yet I always make the mistake of ordering it! It didn't have a strong flavor, and it always tastes like it had been sitting out for a while. :( However, they have Rootbeer on tap....and it is DELICIOUS!! :) Customer service at this location is usually pretty good. Sometimes when it is busy, service can be slow, but they are always friendly. Sometimes they have really good seasonal beer on tap... :)
(4)Robert F.
Good food. Exellent hot wings. But the beer is the hi light. Tatonka and Jeremiah Red .
(4)Gerald S.
At least once or twice while in town for the gem shows in late January, the family demands a dinner more in line with what we consider comfort food. I may prefer to gorge on Indian, Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine, and my family goes along willingly. Still, I know with me working most of the day and leaving them at the hotel to play, they need something that is fun to eat. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse fills the bill. The place is large and bustling. Mixed group of people at dinner time, with the happy hour folks mingling around the bar, and those of us in for a meal scattered around either along the bright windows, or deeper inside where it feels cool and dark. While fairly typical of the latest variant of the modern roadhouse, it does it very well. I get to drink a few interesting local craft beers, and my son gets his favorite drink of all time - root beer. Once he tasted it he was mellow the rest of the night. I took a sip. Smooth, light, sweet, and chill. It was okay that he had nearly a pitcher of it. He would remember it for a lifetime. BJ's seemed to be about pizza and beer, and we saw no reason to stray far from their wheelhouse on the first visit. 2010 was our first sit down, and I still remember the deep dish pies as overwhelmingly thick and overloaded with terrific flavor and texture. The BBQ Chicken Pizza was enough for 6 people, and the Flatbread Roasted Veggie and Goat Cheese a crispy, glorious treat. We ordered both of these for the 3 of us, and ended up taking most of it back to the hotel for the next day. The following visit, we had a simpler design; one Flatbread Pizza, One Crispy Jalapeno Burger, Wedge Salad and Gourmet Mac & Cheese for the young man. All very good, and less to take back with us. We were a happy clan, especially after trying a Pizookie, their signature dessert. If you love cookie dough, this is for you - baked cookie dough topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a square of Dark Chocolate. It is one delicious hot mess. Sitting back here on the East Coast as I write this, I can still recall the total satisfaction from the experiences at BJ's. It makes me dream of returning next year for more of the same pleasures.
(4)Kiara F.
I went there for my birthday and the wait was too long, it took about 10 minutes for a waiter to come. Once we ordered, it took over thirty minutes. We complained and they compensated for the food with appetizers. But just as the appetizers came, the food came. And the food was...... okay. It wasn't that good to me and it wasn't a god experience.
(1)Mike H.
I don't normally review chains, but this location stands out. The bartender was friendly and capable, the place is spotless, and the patrons are nice, as well. I had the Mac and Cheese, and the Cornbread Aioli appetizers, and it was just enough for a nice lunch. The light lager was tasty, and it was a very enjoyable way to spend 2 hours. I'll be back. It all adds up to 4 stars.
(4)C H.
2nd visit this month and 2nd great visit. Lillie in the bar is amazing! Casual and comfortable, while friendly and knowledgeable. Happy hours 3p-7p every day (even weekends) will bring us back often. :)
(4)Stephanie M.
My husband and I frequent this place for date nights. We order the avocado egg rolls with a great white pizza every time and there's a reason why we do. It's frackin' delicious! We also occasionally get a glass of Jeremiah red, very good fruity beer. Recently we ordered out and got the cheeseburger pizza and oh my lord... Let me tell you, it might just be our regular. It's literally a burger and the bun is the pizza dough. Heart attack central! Love this place. I don't know anyone who hasn't been to BJ's so I guess my review is more of a recommendation, try the Great White or Cheeseburger pizza with a glass of Jeremiah Red!
(5)Scott V.
Pricing was a little high but pretty typical for chain restaurants. Food was good and service was great.
(4)Ed M.
Nice spot for a quick lunch. Burger was good as were the fries. This restaurant has high top tables in the bar area as well as booths and tables for a more quiet conversation. Nice enough to have a quick business lunch or meal with an old friend. It's a brewhouse, so it is geared for drinking beer and has a bit of a sports bar atmosphere. Think of a classier version of Buffalo Wild Wings. Slightly more upscale.
(3)Kirstin B.
The best thing BJs has going for them is their beer menu. Lots of variety and don't forget to check out their mixed beers on page 2 of the beer list. I tried the Black Velvet (berry beer + porter) today and it was tasty. Their food is fine. Nothing terrible, nothing stellar. We come here when the local places are closed on Sunday. Portions are good and price isn't unreasonable. In short, if you come enjoy the beer and use their food to sponge it up so you can have a second.
(3)Allie D.
Second time here in the past month! Great service. Mario the curly haired bartender is awesome and holds a nice conversation. Such a relief to not deal with the 'awkward server' we are all so familiar with! Try their home brews! Delicious pink cider, forget the exact name, but try it! Love love love this place!
(5)Chris G.
Good beer, I enjoy their Jeremiah red. Great. Happy hour specials and good food. Food was good, had the pot stickers and they were good. Bartender was friendly and attentive good place for happy hour
(4)Vanessa Y.
I've really got to give BJ's 5 stars because of the plethora of options they have on their menu. Every Sunday evening my husband and I toss ideas as to what we want for dinner, whether it's Italian, American, or Mercian, BJ's has it. I've always been extremely pleased with every meal I've gotten there and I am particularly obsessed with their fries! They are so crisp it could eat them all. I highly recommend going to BJ's and if you do, you have to try their pizookies!
(5)Sylvia M.
DELICIOUS salads and a full menu late night? How did I get so lucky! The service is always spot on during late night too which is pretty rare.
(5)Roger T.
It was a random Tuesday afternoon, I was feeling hungry...as usual...then I thought of a new place to try. Bam! It hit me, I always drove by this restaurant and told myself I would try it one day! First thing that caught my eye was the beautiful building which is pretty eye catching! Well whoever designed this place did a good job because it worked at catching someone's attention! To begin with I started my appetizer with their "Thai shrimp lettuce wraps"....one word...mouthgasm! I'm a Thai guy myself and so my standards for Thai style and food are pretty high, however I must say I was quite impressed! The plate consisted of 4 lettuce leafs each with diced grilled shrimps, carrots, onions and mango salsa. You get this delicious taste of the slightly sweet glazed sauce with a hint of spice in it, in which all us Thai people love spice! Only complaint would be I wish I had more, just because it was so good but I knew this is just the appetizer! So calm yourself down Roger, let's make it to the main dish! After several debates with my stomach I decided to not order another appetizer dish, instead I went ahead and ordered a deep dish "Mediterranean Pizza". Why Pizza you ask? Well from hearing from family and friends, I've heard they made pretty good pizza and I still search for the best pizza in town. The Mediterranean pizza consisted of grilled chicken, basil pesto, roasted garlic, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and sliced peperoncinis. Mouth watering? Yes! It was pretty darn tasty! The taste of the sun-dried tomatoes just nearly knocked me off my seat and I swear I didn't have a drink! Overall I was satisfied, impressed here. I would definitely return again and recommend this place to new customers!
(4)Ben D.
Went to Bj's tonight...not very busy. Ordered a pizza and it came out lukewarm. Bartender sent it back to be heated up. Manager was there and was told about the situation and disappeared into the kitchen to check . The pizza came back out room temperature AGAIN...never saw or spoke to the manager (hiding in the kitchen I guess). Bartender offered free dessert but we just wanted hot pizza...took the leftovers and heated it up in the toaster oven...bartender tried but manager was useless
(1)Maile C.
Friendly service, meh food. Clam chowder had the largest clams I'd ever seen, which made up for the odd taste. Plain house salad maybe out of a bag. Might be a good place for folks who like to watch sports.
(3)Arielle Z.
Awesome restaurant! The cream soda is so so good! i ordered the unlimited soup and salad, and the broccoli cheddar soup is stellar, probably the best I've ever had! Salads were great, fresh, and unique! Service itself was great, but the only thing greater than all of that was the prices! Just under 8 dollars for unlimited soup & salad! Will most definitely be returning to BJ's!
(5)Pam N.
Food was very good as usual. Unfortunately the server we had was less then attentive. Failed to bring me another beverage when I ordered one. Was more interested in socializing with other staff then taking care of the patrons. Too bad.
(3)Emir A.
Usually very happy with this place, great steak friendly service but does take a long time for the food to come out to the table
(4)Tiffany S.
Yes, it "chainy", but in this case it has all the best things about a chain and none of the bad things. It is always consistent, and good. The service is always great. First off, I love the decor. It has a blend of upscale and down home that makes it feel like you're going out but not straying to far. Sometimes that's nice, ya know? The beer is better than average, after all it a brewery! I love the seasonal blends, lightswitch and hefe. They also participate in local events, which makes it feel a little more local than the average chain. The menu is one of those massive lists of all sorts of crowd pleasing things. The pizza is good (sweet pig is my fav). The fries are fresh and the burgers decent.
(3)Sam W.
Food is excellent, their Pizookie is a must try. Have yet to have a beer that I liked. They have baked potatoes the size of a football. Go for the food but order their imported beer.
(3)Patrick S.
Anyplace with a good choice of draft brews is top notch in my book! I happened to be at the soft opening because my dad was invited and have been going back ever since. I've mostly sat in the bar area, and have never had a bad experience. I like the food here, but have mostly enjoyed the offerings from the taps. The only reason I took away a star is because it's a chain. I usually like to go local.
(4)Aviva S.
it is an ok restaurant. I think this restaurant does need restaurant impossible. The servos is very slow. They do scerew your bill up lot. It takes them a long time to get you your drink even if its water. Living in a dessert you need water but when your thirsty its too late and your already dehydrated. The noise level is very high you can't have a conversation with the person a cross from you. You have to almost yell, also you say what did you say a lot.
(2)Emir A.
Came in here multiple times and have always been satisfied other then the last time, service is alright the desserts take forever, just upset they took off the New York strip steak, instead I ordered the ribeye, way too much fat on it, their mashed potatoes and rice pilaf is to die for.
(4)Amanda B.
Well, BJ's is officially off my list for at least a year. This last time in, service was terrible. We received some of our drinks right away. Half of our waters were missing and they brought the wrong beer. Twenty minutes later our waiter decided to take our order. Twenty more minutes later waiter decided to ask if we want more drinks. After saying yes, he does not clear the emptys. This annoys me. If you have a free hand, take the empty glass. Ten minutes later says sorry the appetizer is running behind will be soon. Another ten minutes pass. Time check, been here an hour and the appetizer is finally coming out. Ten minutes later food arrives. For the price and quality of this chain, it is not worth spending close to two hours for a week night dinner. And they did not even comp the appetizer. Done.
(2)Cheryl M.
I like BJ's but don't love it. I wouldn't mind coming here for a football game to do some beer tasting, but as for the food, I think its just average. Not superb but not completely distasteful. Our service is usually always good which is nice. Honestly when you give me a huge restaurant with a menu that takes me an hour to get through, I usually shy away. The menu is so big and the portions are huge, so if that's for you, this place may be a 5. For me however, it brings my ratings down. Like I said, I'll come back for football!
(3)Roy P.
It was great beer and outstanding appetizers! Especially the chicken wings were perfect. The roast beef sandwich was also a winner. We will be back !
(4)Bob H.
had the best apps , the new brusssel sprouts w/spicy cream sauce were damn good real good awful good. corn fritters also way better than we thought they could be. kudos on Shannon d for the over the top service again. still don't know why they got rid of the simple turkey sandwich, but the new tavern slice pizza was a good addition
(5)Peter H.
We have had lunch here several times, and enjoyed it. One word if you can get there prior to noon you'll get seated promptly and served quickly. Good food & atmosphere. Their new Black & Blue House berger is out of this world.
(4)John D.
This is not the kind of place you want to venture into on a Friday or Saturday night and expect to be seated and served quickly. If you want to give BJs a shot--and you should!--try to go during the week when it's a little less hectic. Otherwise it's going to be a miserable experience that isn't worth the wait. Okay, so this isn't starting off as a very complimentary review, but I swear it's getting there. If you're heading into any kind of chain restaurant like this one you have to temper your expectations. You've been to a restaurant like this before and it was good enough to come back to but it's not going to be your first choice if someone is looking for a real "taste of Tucson." You know how this goes: You start with getting an alcoholic beverage because you notice they make their own beer. It's almost $7 a glass but you don't drink all the time so why not live a little? You order the Snakebite and before you can figure out how the two different beers stay out of each other's way inside the glass, you've already drank half of it. Now you have to order. There's so many choices on the menus--burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza--that instead of sending the waiter away for "one more minute" for the twelfth time you just order a burger that has jalapenos on it. Burgers are delicious, you say, and jalapenos on burgers are even better. The appetizer you forgot your ordered arrives fairly quickly and it's fried artichokes. They're delicious because come on, they're fried. By the time the burger arrives you're so far into your first (and only) pint that you consume the whole thing and then think about how good it was afterward. You tip the waiter more than you probably would have normally--but he was attentive and awesome and deserves it--and head on your way. In short, BJs delivers if that's the kind of establishment you're looking for. Just don't go looking for it on a Friday night and expect to be in and out within a reasonable amount of time. Go on the weekday and enjoy yourself more.
(4)Jason J.
Coming to Tucson for a few months on and off, I was excited to find that the area has quite a few breweries and brewpubs. My doctor hasn't diagnosed it yet, but I'm positive I have OCD when it comes to visiting such establishments, especially ones that I have not been to before. All the symptoms are there, I swear. After some quick internetting, BJ's came up as a contender. Since I was already nearby that night, I decided it was due time to check this place out. While parking I couldn't help but notice how big the building was and how many cars were parked in the lot. Walking in is a bit overwhelming, in a massive sports-bar kind of way. The place reminds me of a Chili's or Applebee's in its design. I bellied up to the bar during a NFL game with Team A and Team B playing on the big screen and ordered my first beer, the Tatonka stout. It was spicy, sweet, and delicious. Not having had lunch that day, I quickly ordered some food to fight off the immediate buzz it gave me. Being as ravenous and carnivorous as I was, I ordered the five meat hand tossed pizza on the bartendress' recommendation as well as the mac and cheese with crush Cheez-Its on top and ham inside. Both were duly inhaled and I settled on my next beer choice, the seasonal IPA. Slightly dry, it was fruity and balanced. How good was it? I drank it all. Overall, the the beers were tasty and the food was decent. The service was excellent as well. My only gripe is that the place is not my kind of joint being a really large sports-bar with a massive menu. I found out while I was there that it was a chain, which explains the menu with pictures in it. Would I go back? Maybe. But first I have to burn through this list of other brewpubs in Tucson.
(3)Keri W.
I'm new to the area and my boyfriend and I decided to try BJ's to see if it was any good. We were very pleased! The service was outstanding, we always got drink refills before we actually needed them, which was wonderful. Our server even kindly checked the prices of some alcoholic drinks for me before I ordered any blindly. I ordered the classic burger with crispy thin fries and my boyfriend order the fish and chips. They were awesome! The burger was cooked to perfection and just melted in my mouth and the fries were great too. I tried a piece of the fried fish and it also sort of melted in your mouth. We had the option to choose either thin crispy fries or thick-cut seasoned fries and we loved both options. The handcrafted rootbeer (what my boyfriend got) was the best I've ever had and he absolutely loved it as well. I ordered the Pomegranate Sunset to drink which has Stoli Razberi Vodka, PAMA Pomegranate liqueur, Fresh Lemonade, Orange Juice and Monin Pomegranate and it was SO GOOD! One of the best drinks I've had. We also ordered the Pizookie for dessert, which is a big warm chocolate chunk cookie with vanilla ice cream on top. It was to die for!! I suggest saving some room for dessert when you go here! They have so much variety on their menu, from American food, to Mexican, to Italian, to Asian. We can't wait to go back and try the deep dish pizza! Definitely my favorite place to eat in Tucson thus far.
(5)Caryn S.
Traveling with 3 children and 8 adults, we for sure wanted firm reservations for a Saturday night dinner, but when we got there at 6:30, we had to wait for a party of 20 to clear out. 40 minute delay with 3 hungry children? Not pretty. We had studied the menu and asked to order drinks and food at once, which couldn't be done because another table ahead of us was waiting to order their food. So drinks first. Then the kids' meals (a nice gesture, but then they were done eating before we even started). I ordered the Mediterranean pasta, which was supposed to include Kalamata olives and capers (not a one on the plate) and sun dried tomatoes (two pieces). No bread served with the pasta; doesn't that seem odd? Don't count on taking anything home either. Portions aren't that large. We'll try someplace else next time.
(3)V F T.
I've been there so many times I forget, though it's not because I love it, it's because it's "there" and a good spot to hang out with friends or for a business meeting. Brews on tap - Very good selection, but expensive, especially for Tucson. Food - Overpriced menu & sub-par quality, what a shame, more like an Appleby's, (Yuck!). Ambience - Loud, though that's OK with a younger crowd or a good place to hang out regardless of your age. So in my opinion why does BJ's have 2 thriving Tucson operations? Like I said, convenient locations, big boxey spaces and decent brews. There are much better restaurants out there but not as easy to get to, so when in need of a meeting place that everyone seems to know how to get to it's BJ's. Well that's Tucson for 'ya!
(2)Monica E.
We had a bottle of Sterling Chardonnay with fried artichoke, calamari, sliders and burger melt with wedge fries. Dan is a wonderful bartender -- very attentive and kind. But this is just another chain. There is nothing spectacular. Everything was good -- well, except the fried artichoke, which tasted like a bundle of fried batter. The wedge fries were better than I expected. They tasted less like fries and more like potatoes -- much lighter and more flavorful. Everything else was pretty standard. Only complaint: There were some sketchy folks at the bar. One just stared. And I asked another guy if the seats were taken and he said, "Doesn't look like it. But there are phantoms." WHAT?!
(3)Ron R.
Hold on!! The salads here rock!! The Santa Fe blackened chicken salad was actually a hearty meal! I'm usually a high carb, pasta, pizza kind of guy so salads aren't really my thing. I was totally surprised! It just looks really hard to look tough with a salad in front of you. My Yelp reputation is at stake here! I was drinking a beer so I think I'm good;)
(4)Stu M.
Cold pizza, bad service, no wonder it's never busy (unlike most BJ's)! Does corporate ever read these reviews?
(1)Russ R.
I like the food and service. Two problems....I go here every Sunday for about 5 hours to watch football. The atmosphere for sports is unique in that there aren't the usual screaming maniacs like in other sports bars. They have a great, huge 4-screen monitor right over the bar. They manage to get 4 different games on these screens, but there are 3 or 4 others in the bar area that should have the other games, but they're always set to the same 4 as the big screen. This shouldn't be that tough to figure out. Also, the A/C is set so low that I've seen at least 3 parties just leave or leave early if they were dressed in shorts and short sleeves. It is always FREEZING!!! I always wear heavy jeans and take my thickest coat, even when it's 100 degrees outside. I don't understand the philosophy with this. I know every degree of A/C in my 2500 sq ft house costs me about $50-$75 per month. I can only imagine what it must be for this huge building. How do you justify running away customers while burning big bucks by turning a really nice environment into a meat locker? Crazy.
(3)Stewart C.
Yikes... This is the second time I've been in and for sure the last. Went there with a buddy and his parents for a dinner and to watch the fiesta bowl. Got a kinda cool booth, I'll give them that. My menu had multiple bloody fingerprints on it, yeah blood, no mistaking it. I gave it to the waitress and made a point to her that somebody REALLY needed to clean it. Doubt it happened but whatever, I didn't want to start the meal with some talk about blood and a manager coming over and apoligizing... I can get over it. I ordered a Bud, the waitress really wanted me to get one of their beers almost to the point of annoying. The food was pretty lame and took almost 25 min between app and entree... that's a heck of a fire time. We had some fried articokes or something to start. So boring I can barely rememeber them. I had a Jalapeno burger and so did my buddies dad, a new item of theirs apparently. My buddies dad had to send his back cause the meat was actually raw! Cold! and mine was scortched... uh weird! His mods were all wrong too. The manager was acutally first to the table for checkbacks and she handled the whole thing well except it took almost 20 min to get another burger at MR... should of been a priority back there. We took it togo. My buddies mom and him got lettace cups that they described as "obnoxious" and "way better at PF Changs!" The waitress said sorry and "enjoy what you can."... Check Please!
(1)Joe B.
Great fish tacos! Good IPA. Fabulous waitress, Tess, who not only recommended a great appetizer (fried artichoke), but also recommended an outstanding hike on a nearby trial! Friendly, professional, and knowledgable - if everyone else on the staff here is as together as Tess, my hat's off to whoever is doing the training. What a great introduction to Tucson hospitality'
(4)Sandy S.
Sliders were good. Thai chicken salad had almost no mango, could not taste the salad dressing or find anything but lettuce and some avocado. Very low value. For 11.50 i expect a really nice salad. Manage did not seem to bothered by it. Lots of places to eat with better food for the money. JMHO!
(3)Nick B.
Love the crested chicken Parmesan. Service is hot or miss but atmosphere is good for dates for two or larger parties.
(4)Christina C.
I have always loved BJ's from the moment I stepped in. Service is good, pizza always well cooked. When I order my usual Burger it is always well-done the way I LIKE IT. Portions of food is generous for the price in my opinion. Broccoli cheese soup is very good, lots of broccoli and they top it off with extra graded cheese. Jambalaya has a little spice/kick to it and lots of shrimp. Save room for dessert! Chocolate Chip Pizooki is amaaaazing :) It comes out nice and warm topped with vanilla ice cream and whip cream if you desire.
(5)Ray C.
At this time of my visit, I had my sesame chicken salad and it was just OK. Because of the chicken was COLD.. It was supposed to be hot and fresh.. Again it depends on the chef on that evening.
(3)E K.
Pros: food was delicious Cons: service was awful! We went in with a group and they couldnt get or keep the orders straight. They had 3 waiters/waitresses taking our orders no wonder they were confused. A friend ordered a fancy drink. When she got it it wasnt the drink she ordered. When she was 3/4 of the way through it the server came by with the correct drink she was supposed to get and demanded that she needed to take the old one back to the bar. Bad service in general.
(3)Dawn R.
We always love our dining experience at BJs!!!!
(5)Paulina N.
The food is usually good. However, the service is always lacking no matter what time of day or day of the week. I wish there was more I could say, but I'm never really impressed with this place. Especially this location.
(3)Anthony H.
I like BJ's. There menu is large and has many options. From a baked potato as a meal, to their delicious pizza, huge salads, and creative appetizers. Also, I have head this is the best place to get a pazookie. I feel overwhelmed when looking at the menu since there are so many (too many) options. Service is usally pretty good. We have had a few bad experiences there, not many. The place is always packed but seating wait is no longer than 1/2 hour. The place is really nicely decorated and the atmoshpere is pretty neat. What I like about this place is their beer selection. Brewed locally, they have house beers that apply to any taste. Lightswitch Lager, Brewhouse Blonde, Harvest Hefeweisen, Piranha Pale Ale, Jeremiah Red, Nutty Brewnette, P.M. Porter, Tatonka Stout, and a seasonal beer for every season. They really have every shade you can be thirsty for. None of it is the best in any category I have tried, but it is not bad for enjoying with a better than average meal. Plus, they have these 1/2 gallon "growlers" (like glass jugs" that you can fill with the beer of your choice to take home.
(4)Jen P.
We did have to wait 30 mins (but on a Friday after work, come on who wouldnt expect that) and once seated recieved a half off coupon for a pizza! nice touch BJs!!! Beer was yummy, calamari as an app was delicious (not greasy) and the turkey burger with fries was a great way to wrap up a rough week. Our server, Octavio?, was friendly but not pushy while being patient as we were deep in conversation. We will be back for our half off pizza and hope to catch their rocking happy hour at the bar sometime too! PS apparently you can call ahead which we will utilize next time ;)
(4)Steven G.
I love BJ's!! (hehe) I've never had a problem here and I actually just went here because I just recently turned 21. Their service is pretty good and their food is amazing. I highly recommend any of the pastas which are even great for sharing because they come in such large portions. They also have a great drinks menu and I would recommend one of their own brewed beers but I don't remember the name. (It's the one thats similar to Blue Moon in taste). More about the service, my waitress was very nice and one of my friends even got another pizza because something was wrong with their first one which is unheard of in many places. My favorite dish is definitely the Cajun Pasta with Shrimp, its actually my go-to entree at BJs. Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 P.S. free pazookie on your birthday? definitely deserves a 5 star :p
(5)Ambrosia R.
I've been here a few times, and been moderately impressed with the food each time. My husband and I are fairly picky about pizza, since it's one of the dishes we regularly make at home, but BJ's pizza holds up extremely well - their chicken-pesto appetizer pizza in particular is tasty. Also, I love the avocado egg rolls - just the sort of creative fusion of flavors that I like to see in a restaurant. Professional drinker that I am, I tried their brew sampler the first time we went. It was a bit of a mixed bag; the blonde and stout offerings were both surprisingly bland with little complexity of flavor. On the other hand, their Piranha Pale Ale was beyond reproach - crisp and refreshing and featuring an herby finish that to this day I can't quite identify. It was easily one of my favorite pales that I've ever tried. I also tried one of their cocktails on a different trip - a raspberry lemon drop, if memory serves - and while I liked the idea, the execution really lacked pizzazz. I'm certain I could come up with something better, given the ingredients and some time to experiment. On the whole, I'd recommend the place for lunch over dinner: the service was rather slower during dinner hour, and the light coming in through the windows at lunch helped the atmosphere of the place quite a bit. But I'll almost definitely go back again. Still have most of the cocktail menu to try, after all...
(4)Mark S.
Way overpriced and way tasteless. Never had such a bland calzone in my life. Didn't even know that was possible!!! I will not be returning. 2nd star only because the waitress was nice.
(2)Danielle B.
Never have eaten a meal here. I'm writing a review on the Pizookie! They are awesome and a must try. My friends and I will go here just for the Pizookie. Soft, warm, large cookie with ice cream. Can't ask for more.
(4)RaeRae C.
Last Tuesday my sister and I arrived at the establishment around 4PM, she was craving the cookie thing they had so we thought we'd stop by at a less hectic time. The restaurant was relatively empty. We stood in the lobby area for a good 3 minutes before someone noticed and seated us. We did not get our menus until another while has passed. But I can count the clock all I want. The main point is, the restaurant was slow, there was no reason why the service has to mirror the rate of which customers are coming. If it weren't for the delicious half-melted cookie topped with ice-cream, as well as my whiny younger sibling, I would not have waited for our waiter when she finally made her way over.
(3)Rachael J.
This location must be hit or miss. I guess today I had a hit! Went at lunch time on a Thurs and the place was packed. Actually had to wait about 5-10 mins. My server was very attentive. I had multiple refills and she was happy to answer our questions and make substitutions (which seems to drive so many servers bonkers). I had no problem finding an affordable lunch option. for $12.50 including tip I had an iced tea and a lunched sized salad which was much better than I expected and I left full and satisfied. I think people may come to BJ's with their expectations a bit too high. I gave it a 4/5 star rating taking into account that this is not, nor will ever be a fine-dining establishment. This is essentially a nicer Applebee's with a good beer selection on tap. They have a large menu with lots of your standard American bar food options as well as a good selection of salads, samplers and gluten-free options. Prices are a bit higher (though not unreasonable in my opinion) than many other chain restaurants of this caliber but I thought it was worth it to have a more extensive menu and decent beer.
(4)Steve F.
Slow service. Three of our group served long before two others. Server friendly, but clearly could care less. My barbacoa tacos were nearly meatless. My wife's chicken tacos meaty and tasty.
(2)Kathy C.
We stopped here on Friday afternoon around 1:30 ish for lunch. We sat in the bar and was served quickly. We ordered from the lunch menu. I ordered the MahiMahi Fish Tacos and my son ordered pizza and a ceasar salad. I ordered iced tea to drink, my son had water. We both enjoyed our lunches, but decided we'd try something else on our next visit, as they didn't stand out to us. I would come back again, the menu had lots of options for lunch specials.
(4)Karl S.
It's a chain brewpub. Decent beers. Decent food (The avocado rolls arevery good.). Service good. But, I'd rather spend my money in local establishments.
(3)Kim H.
My review is primarily because of the service - excellent all the way around. We were greated with a genuine hello by the hostess when we entered and our server made great eye contact (and even knealt down at the table to meet my kids at eye level.) She was very attentive and didn't act rushed even though we could tell she was busy. The food was basic bar fair, nothing spectacular but everything was hot and the items the server suggested were good. I know this is a chain, but I would recommend it as dependable for families.
(4)Bob H.
had the best apps , the new brusssel sprouts w/spicy cream sauce were damn good real good awful good. corn fritters also way better than we thought they could be. kudos on Shannon d for the over the top service again. still don't know why they got rid of the simple turkey sandwich, but the new tavern slice pizza was a good addition
(5)Peter H.
We have had lunch here several times, and enjoyed it. One word if you can get there prior to noon you'll get seated promptly and served quickly. Good food & atmosphere. Their new Black & Blue House berger is out of this world.
(4)John D.
This is not the kind of place you want to venture into on a Friday or Saturday night and expect to be seated and served quickly. If you want to give BJs a shot--and you should!--try to go during the week when it's a little less hectic. Otherwise it's going to be a miserable experience that isn't worth the wait. Okay, so this isn't starting off as a very complimentary review, but I swear it's getting there. If you're heading into any kind of chain restaurant like this one you have to temper your expectations. You've been to a restaurant like this before and it was good enough to come back to but it's not going to be your first choice if someone is looking for a real "taste of Tucson." You know how this goes: You start with getting an alcoholic beverage because you notice they make their own beer. It's almost $7 a glass but you don't drink all the time so why not live a little? You order the Snakebite and before you can figure out how the two different beers stay out of each other's way inside the glass, you've already drank half of it. Now you have to order. There's so many choices on the menus--burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza--that instead of sending the waiter away for "one more minute" for the twelfth time you just order a burger that has jalapenos on it. Burgers are delicious, you say, and jalapenos on burgers are even better. The appetizer you forgot your ordered arrives fairly quickly and it's fried artichokes. They're delicious because come on, they're fried. By the time the burger arrives you're so far into your first (and only) pint that you consume the whole thing and then think about how good it was afterward. You tip the waiter more than you probably would have normally--but he was attentive and awesome and deserves it--and head on your way. In short, BJs delivers if that's the kind of establishment you're looking for. Just don't go looking for it on a Friday night and expect to be in and out within a reasonable amount of time. Go on the weekday and enjoy yourself more.
(4)Christina C.
I have always loved BJ's from the moment I stepped in. Service is good, pizza always well cooked. When I order my usual Burger it is always well-done the way I LIKE IT. Portions of food is generous for the price in my opinion. Broccoli cheese soup is very good, lots of broccoli and they top it off with extra graded cheese. Jambalaya has a little spice/kick to it and lots of shrimp. Save room for dessert! Chocolate Chip Pizooki is amaaaazing :) It comes out nice and warm topped with vanilla ice cream and whip cream if you desire.
(5)Ray C.
At this time of my visit, I had my sesame chicken salad and it was just OK. Because of the chicken was COLD.. It was supposed to be hot and fresh.. Again it depends on the chef on that evening.
(3)Kayla B.
I don't think i will be going back any time soon. The service was terrible to be quite honest. The waiter seemed in over his head and did not know what he was doing. our waters were constantly unattended , the appetizer took 45 minutes to get to the table. The people next to us got there meals before we even got our appetizer and they were seated after us. The server also screwed up the specials, drink specials, the bills, and what drinks we ordered. We were nice enough about it but I know I wont be going to BJ's for quite some time.
(2)Lorie A.
the best part of the meal was the order of kettle chips. Sadly, the meal went down hill from there. I ordered a california burger that came on toast (?) The server said that it did say that in the menu, but honestly the light was so low and poorly placed I must have missed it. The very gracious server did offer to switch it to a bun, which I took him up on, and I was pleased that very hot, seemingly fresh fries came back with the burger. But that burger :( Ordered as medium, it was over-well and dry. And the "California" on it was tasteless: green chile, avocado, chipotle mayo? It tasted bland with no mingling of flavors. Seasoned wedge fries were good, though. We also got the mini 'pizcookie" sampler. Overcooked tube cookies baked to a rock in the bottom of a tin pan. Topped with a scoop of ice cream it was edible, but only half the cookies could be removed even when mooshed in with the ice cream. With a price of $8 for a speciality pomegranate drink and $8 for a coconut and lime martini, you'd think that there was at least a slight buzz of happy hour on me. Nope. I've never spent so much on such weak drinks. maybe their strong point is the beer? but there are too many other local brew houses with menus that aren't meant to stay in the shadows.
(2)Preston B.
This place is kinda hit or miss. Sometimes its alright and sometimes its just downright gross. The service is pretty bad and again sometimes the food is good. I love the bar and the beer set up and all the bartenders are super friendly. Good place to go if nothing else sounds good or youre craving a pazookie.
(3)David L.
I am a big fan of brewhouses and this was very nice surprise. I am visiting Tucson and was surprised to find that this is a chain. They are non-existent on the east coast. The restaurant itself is large with a very open lay out and high ceilings. The settings is typical of restaurant/breweries. The waitstaff was friendly and service was excellent. We had a new server who was with his trainer. The Beer: BJ's offers the typical 'Sampler' of their brews - 6 styles at 5ozs each for $9. As far as styles goes nothing special here: Blond, Hefewiezen, Pale Ale, Red Ale, Porter, Stout. I found all of the drinkable except the Pale Ale which is heavily hopped (I don't care for Pale Ales in general so take that into consideration). The Hefewiezen was surprising light and crisp with a citrus flavor. The Surprise: BerryBurst Cider - apparently they also brew their own cider and this is sweet and fruity and delicious. The Food: I had an open faced meatloaf topped with mashed potatoes and onion crisps, which was very tasty and for the price more than enough food. Overall 4 stars for quality of food, beverages, service and price. If you want a casual atmosphere and beers and dinner with friends with out the price then this is a great choice.
(4)Holly S.
Went here for lunch, got the double deluxe burger added avocado and chipotle mayo it was a huge burger and so delicious left very satisfied, will return to eat here again, next time will ask if I can get this burger in a single patty versus the two it's made with!!
(4)E N.
I usually like to budget but it was a friend's night out so I couldn't say "NO" when BJ's was suggested. Lets face it no one likes to be the debby downer. For one entree, and a third of a dessert plus tip I payed $17... Eh... Is all I can say, by no means was the food bad, but for the portion size, and the overall quality I'd rather take my change somewhere else. One thing that they can boast are their pizookies. Those little chocolate chip cookies (which come in varying flavors) serves as a throne that the ice cream sits on and it melts away both in your mouth and on the cookies, and sometimes on your face as you shovel it in as fast as you can. One of my favorite fat kid fixes. For a chain it isn't bad but that's all that there is to be said.
(3)Caleb T.
The cookie desert was amazing!!
(4)Tracy K.
Grata place to meet friends, have a good craft beer and pizza. Lots of TVs to watch sports in the bar. They even put the Kansas game on for me...although not not the big screen... Arizona was playing too.
(4)Jacque H.
Every time my husband and I go to BJs we always walk out extremely happy. We love the atmosphere and enjoy sitting at the bar. Their bar not only has their own brewed beers, which are all excellent, but a large variety of other draft beers as well. Every time we go we always eat something different and really enjoy it. Their chocolate pazookie is to die for! Also, they food is very well priced. I do not have one bad thing to say about the restaurant and I will eat there again and again.
(4)Rose C.
We went with a large family group and it turned out OK. Which is saying a lot these days. The menu is very extensive and has some unique things on it. I had the "knife and fork" Pot Roast Sandwich and it was really yummy. I've had the Meatloaf sandwich at our Reno, NV venue and it was good too. Everyone else agreed their entrees were "good". Anyway, the service was a little slow and we had to flag the server down a couple of times but overall a pretty safe bet for comfort food.
(3)CJ F.
It was good. Food was good. Hard cider on the menu. I like the atmosphere (Except the TVs all being on sports, is it a sports bar? I didn't think it was.) We will go back. After reading other reviews, I'm definitely trying the cookie dessert next time.
(4)Mark B.
I have never had a bad meal or bad service at this location. Great place for family get togethers. Main complaint is that the menu is too big and it is tough to decide what to order.
(4)Kaboom J.
Worst experience ever! Horrible service, food was awful, painfully over priced, way too loud, we were there for 2 agonizing hours. 2! Never to return, wish I could give negative stars
(1)Jen W.
I heard someone earlier in the week talking about a gluten-free pizza cookie with ice cream at BJ's. I decided to meet up with my friend there. BJ's is a bit upper-priced, but the portions are plentiful. My friend got jambalaya, and I got the Santa Fe Chicken Salad without tortilla strips. I felt like I had a clean meal in a relaxing atmosphere. I paid about $20 for my meal. Overall, the tap sodas, beers, appetizers, and prices are not the best in the city, but I find it much better than Cheesecake Factory for a similar experience (take groups, celebrate something, food for enough pickier eaters, alcohol available)...
(4)Melissa W.
They have hard cider! Food is great too. I'd describe it as upscale bar food.
(4)Steven L.
Not bad, not bad at all. It's a chain restaurant though I don't believe they exist on the east coast so I'm only familiar with them through my two lunch experiences in Tucson. I've been to both the Oracle Rd. and the Broadway locations. Both were about on par with each other in terms of service and food. They have your typical Americana fare, bar food, pastas, and the like. They serve some micro brews and their bar is OK at drink making. Both times I've gone here were Saturdays for lunch and both times were full house. Only one section off to the side had few diners in it. It's a family style place, but much better than your typical Applebee's, Chili's, etc. Give this place a go for something easy if you and your friends can't decide on any local places.
(3)Carianne C.
I come here often because it is close to my office. Today at lunch I was underwhelmed, mostly due to sloppy presentation. The ketchup bottle that was brought to the table was dirty and almost empty. The roasted beef dip sandwhich was good as usual, but the plate was greasy underneath when I moved it - ew. The barbeque sauce that I requested for my french fries tasted rancid.
(2)Mindy S.
I hate chain restaurants, but this one is actually pretty decent. They have a HUGE menu, and great lunch specials, not to mention a good beer selection. They're open pretty late, and service is generally fast and friendly. Oh, and GIANT baked potatoes!
(4)Laura F.
Just tried this place - very disappointed. The prices were ridiculous ($12 for a cobb salad?) and the food was, quite literally, inedible. For a "brewhouse" (the beer is obviously not brewed here) the beer was overpriced and tasted only marginally better than a High Life. Our food (one small calzone and one cobb salad) took 50 minutes to materialize after we ordered. The server was great, though - I felt very bad that she had to deal with such a terribly managed restaurant. Bad ingredients, bad food, bad beer, high prices. What a gem.
(2)Maria R.
We decided to have lunch at BJ's because we had a received a gift card. We ordered some appetizers, I ordered a calzone, my husband ordered a fish entree. When I received my calzone it was missing the ricotta cheese. Manager offered to replace it but we were almost done with lunch and it took quite a bit of time to get our entrees so I declined and picked out a dessert instead. I was pretty stoked because they had white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie. So we ordered the 3 mini pizookie dessert with peanut butter, chocolate chip, and white chocolate macadamia nut - a little something for everyone. It took a really really long time to come out (3 yr old had time to go to the bathroom 3x) and when it did instead of my white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie, what they had made was a white chocolate raspberry pizookie. I was so disappointed. The server offered to get another but since it had taken too long to get the first one and our children were already antsy we declined. Overall service and food were mediocre. We will not be back.
(2)Christopher S.
BJ's has an excellent variety of quality beers. I think its a good place to spend time while waiting for the crowd to arrive at Pearl since that club is right across the street. They could be more accomidating with the TV's and sports but that's not their aim.
(3)Justin R.
BJs is very affordable and delicious brewery food. Unlike Gentle Bens, BJs is more classy and has much better food. Their pizza is very good and the beer is affordable. There is never a wait and the food is always above par.
(4)Jeffrey A.
Well, I always love checking out new breweries either here in town or when I travel. I have been fortunate enough to get to experience some great beers all over the country and world. Unfortunately, this place does not appear on that list. Well, lets start with the redeeming qualities. The food has been pretty decent for the price point. I don't think it's great but, it hasn't left me turned off. All things considered, I think one would be pretty contented with the food. I have had the burgers which were pretty good and a chicken sandwich that I really did enjoy. The problem with this place, which I might add that calls itself a brewery, is that the beer is hardly passable. I tried a sampler to get a feel for all their beers and I was severely disappointed. The only beer that I considered drinkable was their red. I love wheat beers but their wheat smelled like hot dogs to me. Seriously, hot dogs. I couldn't even get through it. I was even more disappointed when I found out they aren't even brewing on site, so the brewery label is a misnomer. Fibbers I say. They actually brew in a central location in Phoenix and truck it out to their locations. I wouldn't necessarily mind that but I hate being lied to. All in all they rate a 2 because the food was good but the beer was abismal. IF you like the beer here then good for you but I, for the life of me, can't see how anyone could. The beer is definitely not YUM. It's anti-YUM
(2)H P.
i went here for lunch recently, the broadway and craycroft branch. had the grilled ham and cheese with tomato bisque. it just wasn't very good. the sandwich was too hard and crusty in texture, with not enough cheese, and made it really difficult and messy to eat. it was cut in vertical pieces so i could dip in the soup, which was too thick with cheese. the sandwich could have been yummy if it was a little thinner and more delicate, maybe battered with panko and lightly fried? it needs a light, crispy texture more than a hard, crusty one. and the tomato bisque needs more flavor and needs to be less viscous. i wanted more of a mom cooked comfort food feel to it, but it tasted like bruschetta sauce. the vanilla creme we ordered also did not come in frosted glasses as advertised and was not what we were expecting. we were expecting some whipped cream and more of a float taste and texture, but it tasted just like cream soda and just seemed like they added some syrup to club soda. not bad, but not that great either, a little underwhelming. it was very crowded, and we were told there were no tables inside and the hostess led us outside, then back in because they were clearing tables and she said something opened up inside. i cut them some slack because they just opened and are getting the bugs worked out. service was prompt and friendly, however. at the oracle branch, the avocado spring rolls and potstickers are the best thing. one thing that makes me question quality control is the sheer size of their menus. it is insane, and must make the chef's job a nightmare. a solid 10 pages chock full of various types of dishes from multiple cuisine origins. they need to trim it down to the dishes that are really good. must be hell for the kitchen staff, and i certainly don't envy their job.
(2)Taylor B.
I see no reason not to give it 5 stars! My wife and I both really wanted a good burger! My wife got the Brisket Bacon Burger(picture below) and I got the Crispy Jalapeño Burger! They bot were amazing, I added bacon to mine for $1 and it made it even better. I got the skinny fries and my wife got he wedges, after seeing the skinny fries I thought I got dropped off but they were actually more tasty than the wedge fries! We don't usually get dessert but we got a pizzoki! It was amazing! Service was great, we loved our server. She was very polite and personable. We will come back for sure!
(5)Heather K.
Went there yesterday with a friend, my son and a friend of his. We started with 3 appetizers the calamari(my son loves), the new corn and bacon bites (my choice) the bacon aoli was great and avocado egg rolls(they needed something crunchy inside). For the entrée my friend got shrimp scampi she said it was good, my son's friend got chicken alfredo also good, my son got steak with mash potatoes and asparagus. The asparagus still had the hard (end) tips not broken off. The plate needed more color. I got the fish and chips which I only at half of. The batter was tasteless and didn't stick to the fish. It also was very greasy. We ended with a Pizzoki. We had the tri-sample which we picked peanut butter, chocolate chip and whit chocolate chip with macadamia nut. The peanut butter was the best. We thought. I will be back but not for fish and chips.
(3)Rayne M.
I had gone to BJs a few times before and not thought it was anything special, but a friend and I decided to stop in after work and I was pleasantly surprised! The food wasn't anything special but it was inexpensive compared to some places and better than I remembered! The pasta was well sauced and the noodles just right, the spice in mine was not overwhelming but still had a nice kick. I didn't order any alcohol but the soda was perfectly soda like haha. The pazookies are amazing as always and they have added a few flavors since I last went in! I got the cookies and creme mini which was a perfect size for one person since they are very rich! Service was very friendly and the resturant was nice and clean! I will return!
(4)Ed M.
Nice spot for a quick lunch. Burger was good as were the fries. This restaurant has high top tables in the bar area as well as booths and tables for a more quiet conversation. Nice enough to have a quick business lunch or meal with an old friend. It's a brewhouse, so it is geared for drinking beer and has a bit of a sports bar atmosphere. Think of a classier version of Buffalo Wild Wings. Slightly more upscale.
(3)Kirstin B.
The best thing BJs has going for them is their beer menu. Lots of variety and don't forget to check out their mixed beers on page 2 of the beer list. I tried the Black Velvet (berry beer + porter) today and it was tasty. Their food is fine. Nothing terrible, nothing stellar. We come here when the local places are closed on Sunday. Portions are good and price isn't unreasonable. In short, if you come enjoy the beer and use their food to sponge it up so you can have a second.
(3)Emir A.
Usually very happy with this place, great steak friendly service but does take a long time for the food to come out to the table
(4)E K.
Pros: food was delicious Cons: service was awful! We went in with a group and they couldnt get or keep the orders straight. They had 3 waiters/waitresses taking our orders no wonder they were confused. A friend ordered a fancy drink. When she got it it wasnt the drink she ordered. When she was 3/4 of the way through it the server came by with the correct drink she was supposed to get and demanded that she needed to take the old one back to the bar. Bad service in general.
(3)Jason J.
Coming to Tucson for a few months on and off, I was excited to find that the area has quite a few breweries and brewpubs. My doctor hasn't diagnosed it yet, but I'm positive I have OCD when it comes to visiting such establishments, especially ones that I have not been to before. All the symptoms are there, I swear. After some quick internetting, BJ's came up as a contender. Since I was already nearby that night, I decided it was due time to check this place out. While parking I couldn't help but notice how big the building was and how many cars were parked in the lot. Walking in is a bit overwhelming, in a massive sports-bar kind of way. The place reminds me of a Chili's or Applebee's in its design. I bellied up to the bar during a NFL game with Team A and Team B playing on the big screen and ordered my first beer, the Tatonka stout. It was spicy, sweet, and delicious. Not having had lunch that day, I quickly ordered some food to fight off the immediate buzz it gave me. Being as ravenous and carnivorous as I was, I ordered the five meat hand tossed pizza on the bartendress' recommendation as well as the mac and cheese with crush Cheez-Its on top and ham inside. Both were duly inhaled and I settled on my next beer choice, the seasonal IPA. Slightly dry, it was fruity and balanced. How good was it? I drank it all. Overall, the the beers were tasty and the food was decent. The service was excellent as well. My only gripe is that the place is not my kind of joint being a really large sports-bar with a massive menu. I found out while I was there that it was a chain, which explains the menu with pictures in it. Would I go back? Maybe. But first I have to burn through this list of other brewpubs in Tucson.
(3)Keri W.
I'm new to the area and my boyfriend and I decided to try BJ's to see if it was any good. We were very pleased! The service was outstanding, we always got drink refills before we actually needed them, which was wonderful. Our server even kindly checked the prices of some alcoholic drinks for me before I ordered any blindly. I ordered the classic burger with crispy thin fries and my boyfriend order the fish and chips. They were awesome! The burger was cooked to perfection and just melted in my mouth and the fries were great too. I tried a piece of the fried fish and it also sort of melted in your mouth. We had the option to choose either thin crispy fries or thick-cut seasoned fries and we loved both options. The handcrafted rootbeer (what my boyfriend got) was the best I've ever had and he absolutely loved it as well. I ordered the Pomegranate Sunset to drink which has Stoli Razberi Vodka, PAMA Pomegranate liqueur, Fresh Lemonade, Orange Juice and Monin Pomegranate and it was SO GOOD! One of the best drinks I've had. We also ordered the Pizookie for dessert, which is a big warm chocolate chunk cookie with vanilla ice cream on top. It was to die for!! I suggest saving some room for dessert when you go here! They have so much variety on their menu, from American food, to Mexican, to Italian, to Asian. We can't wait to go back and try the deep dish pizza! Definitely my favorite place to eat in Tucson thus far.
(5)V F T.
I've been there so many times I forget, though it's not because I love it, it's because it's "there" and a good spot to hang out with friends or for a business meeting. Brews on tap - Very good selection, but expensive, especially for Tucson. Food - Overpriced menu & sub-par quality, what a shame, more like an Appleby's, (Yuck!). Ambience - Loud, though that's OK with a younger crowd or a good place to hang out regardless of your age. So in my opinion why does BJ's have 2 thriving Tucson operations? Like I said, convenient locations, big boxey spaces and decent brews. There are much better restaurants out there but not as easy to get to, so when in need of a meeting place that everyone seems to know how to get to it's BJ's. Well that's Tucson for 'ya!
(2)Monica E.
We had a bottle of Sterling Chardonnay with fried artichoke, calamari, sliders and burger melt with wedge fries. Dan is a wonderful bartender -- very attentive and kind. But this is just another chain. There is nothing spectacular. Everything was good -- well, except the fried artichoke, which tasted like a bundle of fried batter. The wedge fries were better than I expected. They tasted less like fries and more like potatoes -- much lighter and more flavorful. Everything else was pretty standard. Only complaint: There were some sketchy folks at the bar. One just stared. And I asked another guy if the seats were taken and he said, "Doesn't look like it. But there are phantoms." WHAT?!
(3)Ron R.
Hold on!! The salads here rock!! The Santa Fe blackened chicken salad was actually a hearty meal! I'm usually a high carb, pasta, pizza kind of guy so salads aren't really my thing. I was totally surprised! It just looks really hard to look tough with a salad in front of you. My Yelp reputation is at stake here! I was drinking a beer so I think I'm good;)
(4)Stu M.
Cold pizza, bad service, no wonder it's never busy (unlike most BJ's)! Does corporate ever read these reviews?
(1)Russ R.
I like the food and service. Two problems....I go here every Sunday for about 5 hours to watch football. The atmosphere for sports is unique in that there aren't the usual screaming maniacs like in other sports bars. They have a great, huge 4-screen monitor right over the bar. They manage to get 4 different games on these screens, but there are 3 or 4 others in the bar area that should have the other games, but they're always set to the same 4 as the big screen. This shouldn't be that tough to figure out. Also, the A/C is set so low that I've seen at least 3 parties just leave or leave early if they were dressed in shorts and short sleeves. It is always FREEZING!!! I always wear heavy jeans and take my thickest coat, even when it's 100 degrees outside. I don't understand the philosophy with this. I know every degree of A/C in my 2500 sq ft house costs me about $50-$75 per month. I can only imagine what it must be for this huge building. How do you justify running away customers while burning big bucks by turning a really nice environment into a meat locker? Crazy.
(3)Kaboom J.
Worst experience ever! Horrible service, food was awful, painfully over priced, way too loud, we were there for 2 agonizing hours. 2! Never to return, wish I could give negative stars
(1)Stephanie M.
My husband and I frequent this place for date nights. We order the avocado egg rolls with a great white pizza every time and there's a reason why we do. It's frackin' delicious! We also occasionally get a glass of Jeremiah red, very good fruity beer. Recently we ordered out and got the cheeseburger pizza and oh my lord... Let me tell you, it might just be our regular. It's literally a burger and the bun is the pizza dough. Heart attack central! Love this place. I don't know anyone who hasn't been to BJ's so I guess my review is more of a recommendation, try the Great White or Cheeseburger pizza with a glass of Jeremiah Red!
(5)Christi T.
Had my first bison burger at BJ's and I'm happy to say that it was a great one too. It was perfectly cooked to medium rare and seasoned well. The bison burger that they offer is a barbecue style with a tangy barbecue sauce and a side of slaw dressed with a tangy vinaigrette that accompanies the burger perfectly. I have always really liked BJ's, they have a great atmosphere and cozy ambience. The service has always been really well as the servers seem to be well trained and very knowledgable about the restaurant and what they have to offer. The wait for food is never too long either. Just long enough to enjoy a drink from their bar.
(4)Jennifer Y.
Super yummy feel good food. Staff is great and we like coming here. Pazooki is always a must.
(5)Joan G.
I am a fan of this restaurant and the Tucson location was no different. Great service, AMAZING pizzookie's and good food. If you don't know what a pizzokie is, it is a cookie fresh baked and warm and served with ice cream and amazing! They have great burgers and deep dish pizza's. My favorite is the 5 meat pizza and the chrispy jalapeno burger. THey have a rewards program that you can use your card or now they also have a phone app that you can use. You earn points and can get money off after so many points.
(4)Rayne M.
I had gone to BJs a few times before and not thought it was anything special, but a friend and I decided to stop in after work and I was pleasantly surprised! The food wasn't anything special but it was inexpensive compared to some places and better than I remembered! The pasta was well sauced and the noodles just right, the spice in mine was not overwhelming but still had a nice kick. I didn't order any alcohol but the soda was perfectly soda like haha. The pazookies are amazing as always and they have added a few flavors since I last went in! I got the cookies and creme mini which was a perfect size for one person since they are very rich! Service was very friendly and the resturant was nice and clean! I will return!
(4)Jinny H.
I went to BJ's to watch the football game with a few of my friends. We knew that other places, like Applebee's or any other restaurant on campus (ex. Frog and Firkin) would be super crowded, so we sought out another place that wouldn't be too packed. I'm glad that we chose to go to BJ's. It wasn't crowded at all and we could focus on the game and have conversations without having to shout. We sat in the bar area, so there were lots of TV screens. The bar atmosphere was awesome as well, with the bottles organized in a very neat manner. The service and the management here was amazing. The server checked in quite often, and was very attentive. When I walked into the restaurant, a waiter immediately asked me if I was looking for a group of people, and walked me to them. Although there was a good amount of people within the restaurant, he made sure to make us feel cared for. I had one of the best services that I've experienced. I got a cider and a salad, both of which were delicious. The cider wasn't strong at all; it was fruity and sweet, just the way that I wanted it. I believe it's one of the more popular kinds of cider that they have, and I can see why. I would recommend it. As for the salad, I got the Asian salad with the dressing on the side. The salad was huge - I couldn't finish it all, but I enjoyed every bite of it. Lastly, I want to comment on the restaurant's cleanliness. I know that I sometimes take restaurants and their level of cleanliness for granted, but I've gone to some restaurants where their service and food is fine, but their restaurant is unclean. BJ's was spotless, both in the restaurant and in the bathroom. I was impressed, actually, by how clean it was. So... 5 stars pretty much sums this place up. Great service, great food, great atmosphere.
(5)Taylor B.
I see no reason not to give it 5 stars! My wife and I both really wanted a good burger! My wife got the Brisket Bacon Burger(picture below) and I got the Crispy Jalapeño Burger! They bot were amazing, I added bacon to mine for $1 and it made it even better. I got the skinny fries and my wife got he wedges, after seeing the skinny fries I thought I got dropped off but they were actually more tasty than the wedge fries! We don't usually get dessert but we got a pizzoki! It was amazing! Service was great, we loved our server. She was very polite and personable. We will come back for sure!
(5)Heather K.
Went there yesterday with a friend, my son and a friend of his. We started with 3 appetizers the calamari(my son loves), the new corn and bacon bites (my choice) the bacon aoli was great and avocado egg rolls(they needed something crunchy inside). For the entrée my friend got shrimp scampi she said it was good, my son's friend got chicken alfredo also good, my son got steak with mash potatoes and asparagus. The asparagus still had the hard (end) tips not broken off. The plate needed more color. I got the fish and chips which I only at half of. The batter was tasteless and didn't stick to the fish. It also was very greasy. We ended with a Pizzoki. We had the tri-sample which we picked peanut butter, chocolate chip and whit chocolate chip with macadamia nut. The peanut butter was the best. We thought. I will be back but not for fish and chips.
(3)Marnel C.
Don't waste your money here! Frozen food and 'junk lettuce' salads! If you want a beer and/or dessert, check it out.. But for "Real" food, go somewhere else!
(1)K O.
Friendly service, large variety of food, and a cheap lunch menu! The bruschetta bites and mini pizzas are super yummy. :)
(4)Brandon S.
I've been here a few times and it is a present dinning in experience every time food is great! I love he lighting and that's its a bit dim and just feels comfortable
(5)Chanel G.
BJ's isn't anything special but it's not anything horrible either. The mac and cheese is pretty good. I had the parmesan crusted chicken sandwich on the lunch menu. It wasn't anything spectacular but it wasn't half bad. I would opt for the wedge cut fries next time though, not a fan of the thin cut. What I really like about BJs is their huge tv they have for watching Wildcat games. They have a couple house brews that aren't terrible and then a couple of other drafts. Plus, the service is always super friendly.
(3)Andrew A.
Here is an example of why chain restaurants are so popular but so bad. Huge menu so you can feed even the most finicky of kids.....but I've been there many times at different locations and the food is never above average.
(2)Gilbert T.
This place is really clean and beautiful. I love eating at places that feel like they have been taken care of. The food itself was pretty good. Again, not the best, but it was still an enjoyable meal. The wife and I ordered a pizza, which was kinda pricey. The service was not horrible, was not the best in that the server did not refill our drinks as fast as I would like. Overall, it's a nice place near the Tucson Mall if you want a good pizza and nice ambiance.
(4)Allie D.
Second time here in the past month! Great service. Mario the curly haired bartender is awesome and holds a nice conversation. Such a relief to not deal with the 'awkward server' we are all so familiar with! Try their home brews! Delicious pink cider, forget the exact name, but try it! Love love love this place!
(5)Chris G.
Good beer, I enjoy their Jeremiah red. Great. Happy hour specials and good food. Food was good, had the pot stickers and they were good. Bartender was friendly and attentive good place for happy hour
(4)Vanessa Y.
I've really got to give BJ's 5 stars because of the plethora of options they have on their menu. Every Sunday evening my husband and I toss ideas as to what we want for dinner, whether it's Italian, American, or Mercian, BJ's has it. I've always been extremely pleased with every meal I've gotten there and I am particularly obsessed with their fries! They are so crisp it could eat them all. I highly recommend going to BJ's and if you do, you have to try their pizookies!
(5)Dieu C.
What is good? Everything. Both food & service. You can never go wrong with BJ's. I have always been a firm believer that you should generally stick to ordering only what a restaurant is known for, such as getting pizza (instead of pasta) at a pizzeria or pho (instead of a rice dish) at a pho restaurant. BJ's is well known for their deep dish pizzas and brewing their own beer. The last thing I would want to do is to offend anyone, but who orders steak at BJ's? If you ask me, it is quite uncommon. My little sister, being the steak novice that she was, decided to order ribeye despite my dissuasions. No one hates being wrong more than I do...and boy was I in for a surprise! Who ended up eating most of the steak and came back the next two days for ribeye? ME. Call me crazy, but I like the ribeye here way more than Morton's. It is tender, juicy, well marinated, and a mouthful of yummy. Anddd you get it for the bargain price of twenty bucks! My other most recent discovery at BJ's was their gourmet mac n cheese under the Small Bites section. BEST THING EVER. The mac n cheese is extra cheesy, has large bacon pieces throughout, and Goldfish chip crumbs baked on top to add an extra crunch kick. And of course, you never leave BJ's without ordering a Pizookie, which is always an absolute must for me. If you can't finish full size or your buddy doesn't have stomach space to share, you can get the smaller portion. Random note: It recently dawned on me what "Pizookie" means...PIZZA COOKIE! Get it? :)
(5)Maude O.
The food and service by IanM was terrific! Topped off my meal off with a caramel pizookie. Yummy! My first time there and definitely not my last whenever I go to Tuscon!
(5)Miriam C.
I am continuously impressed with the service and the overall 'ness' of this place. The beers are all even keel, so if you looking for interesting microbrews, this might not be it. But they have a good lineup. The food at this place is a step above chills/Applebee's, and the kitchen does an excellent job. I've never waited here (even for takeout) for over 25 mins. Ever. Even on a fri night. The service is super excellent.
(5)Anthony S.
Is it a chain? Yes! Is it the best Beer you ever had? No! But it's well made, it's clean and free of off flavors, and still a big step up from the big 2! Some of the specialty beers are actually very tasty! Goliath Imperial Red is a big beast, and if you're a hop lover like me, you'll appreciate it! Food IMHO is actually quite good compared to other chains! The pizza though pricey is tasty! The Bison Burger is a winner! So take it for what it is, and again don't take my word for it, try it yourself!
(3)Jeff S.
I can't get enough of this place! The servers are amazing! The food is great. The beer is wonderful, and I love the root beer. I have not ordered anything on their menu that wasn't delicious. Go now, and have a great meal.
(5)Mark S.
I had the house sirloin with horseradish mash potatoes and cesar salad. Tyler was my sever and is outstanding sever being very prompt and efficient. The sirloin was hot and cooked perfectly. I thought the horseradish mash potatoes were delicious and flavorful. I hear they have a rewards program and really good lunch specials.
(4)Gerald S.
At least once or twice while in town for the gem shows in late January, the family demands a dinner more in line with what we consider comfort food. I may prefer to gorge on Indian, Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine, and my family goes along willingly. Still, I know with me working most of the day and leaving them at the hotel to play, they need something that is fun to eat. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse fills the bill. The place is large and bustling. Mixed group of people at dinner time, with the happy hour folks mingling around the bar, and those of us in for a meal scattered around either along the bright windows, or deeper inside where it feels cool and dark. While fairly typical of the latest variant of the modern roadhouse, it does it very well. I get to drink a few interesting local craft beers, and my son gets his favorite drink of all time - root beer. Once he tasted it he was mellow the rest of the night. I took a sip. Smooth, light, sweet, and chill. It was okay that he had nearly a pitcher of it. He would remember it for a lifetime. BJ's seemed to be about pizza and beer, and we saw no reason to stray far from their wheelhouse on the first visit. 2010 was our first sit down, and I still remember the deep dish pies as overwhelmingly thick and overloaded with terrific flavor and texture. The BBQ Chicken Pizza was enough for 6 people, and the Flatbread Roasted Veggie and Goat Cheese a crispy, glorious treat. We ordered both of these for the 3 of us, and ended up taking most of it back to the hotel for the next day. The following visit, we had a simpler design; one Flatbread Pizza, One Crispy Jalapeno Burger, Wedge Salad and Gourmet Mac & Cheese for the young man. All very good, and less to take back with us. We were a happy clan, especially after trying a Pizookie, their signature dessert. If you love cookie dough, this is for you - baked cookie dough topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a square of Dark Chocolate. It is one delicious hot mess. Sitting back here on the East Coast as I write this, I can still recall the total satisfaction from the experiences at BJ's. It makes me dream of returning next year for more of the same pleasures.
(4)Kiara F.
I went there for my birthday and the wait was too long, it took about 10 minutes for a waiter to come. Once we ordered, it took over thirty minutes. We complained and they compensated for the food with appetizers. But just as the appetizers came, the food came. And the food was...... okay. It wasn't that good to me and it wasn't a god experience.
(1)Mike H.
I don't normally review chains, but this location stands out. The bartender was friendly and capable, the place is spotless, and the patrons are nice, as well. I had the Mac and Cheese, and the Cornbread Aioli appetizers, and it was just enough for a nice lunch. The light lager was tasty, and it was a very enjoyable way to spend 2 hours. I'll be back. It all adds up to 4 stars.
(4)NikO D.
I love their lunch specials! I got the 1/2 sandwich & soup/salad combo. I ordered the Tomato & Mozzarella Salad w/ Balsamic dressing, and the Roasted Turkey Cobb Sandwich (w/ the bleu cheese dressing on the side). Everything was delicious. Except the bleu cheese dressing....sweet blue cheese dressing? No thank you. Salad was really good! (See my photo). All for just $7.95! I have had some of their other sandwiches, pizzas, salads and appetizers, most of which were delicious. I don't like their iced tea, yet I always make the mistake of ordering it! It didn't have a strong flavor, and it always tastes like it had been sitting out for a while. :( However, they have Rootbeer on tap....and it is DELICIOUS!! :) Customer service at this location is usually pretty good. Sometimes when it is busy, service can be slow, but they are always friendly. Sometimes they have really good seasonal beer on tap... :)
(4)C H.
2nd visit this month and 2nd great visit. Lillie in the bar is amazing! Casual and comfortable, while friendly and knowledgeable. Happy hours 3p-7p every day (even weekends) will bring us back often. :)
(4)Robert F.
Good food. Exellent hot wings. But the beer is the hi light. Tatonka and Jeremiah Red .
(4)Stephanie M.
My husband and I frequent this place for date nights. We order the avocado egg rolls with a great white pizza every time and there's a reason why we do. It's frackin' delicious! We also occasionally get a glass of Jeremiah red, very good fruity beer. Recently we ordered out and got the cheeseburger pizza and oh my lord... Let me tell you, it might just be our regular. It's literally a burger and the bun is the pizza dough. Heart attack central! Love this place. I don't know anyone who hasn't been to BJ's so I guess my review is more of a recommendation, try the Great White or Cheeseburger pizza with a glass of Jeremiah Red!
(5)Scott V.
Pricing was a little high but pretty typical for chain restaurants. Food was good and service was great.
(4)Ed M.
Nice spot for a quick lunch. Burger was good as were the fries. This restaurant has high top tables in the bar area as well as booths and tables for a more quiet conversation. Nice enough to have a quick business lunch or meal with an old friend. It's a brewhouse, so it is geared for drinking beer and has a bit of a sports bar atmosphere. Think of a classier version of Buffalo Wild Wings. Slightly more upscale.
(3)Kirstin B.
The best thing BJs has going for them is their beer menu. Lots of variety and don't forget to check out their mixed beers on page 2 of the beer list. I tried the Black Velvet (berry beer + porter) today and it was tasty. Their food is fine. Nothing terrible, nothing stellar. We come here when the local places are closed on Sunday. Portions are good and price isn't unreasonable. In short, if you come enjoy the beer and use their food to sponge it up so you can have a second.
(3)Roger T.
It was a random Tuesday afternoon, I was feeling hungry...as usual...then I thought of a new place to try. Bam! It hit me, I always drove by this restaurant and told myself I would try it one day! First thing that caught my eye was the beautiful building which is pretty eye catching! Well whoever designed this place did a good job because it worked at catching someone's attention! To begin with I started my appetizer with their "Thai shrimp lettuce wraps"....one word...mouthgasm! I'm a Thai guy myself and so my standards for Thai style and food are pretty high, however I must say I was quite impressed! The plate consisted of 4 lettuce leafs each with diced grilled shrimps, carrots, onions and mango salsa. You get this delicious taste of the slightly sweet glazed sauce with a hint of spice in it, in which all us Thai people love spice! Only complaint would be I wish I had more, just because it was so good but I knew this is just the appetizer! So calm yourself down Roger, let's make it to the main dish! After several debates with my stomach I decided to not order another appetizer dish, instead I went ahead and ordered a deep dish "Mediterranean Pizza". Why Pizza you ask? Well from hearing from family and friends, I've heard they made pretty good pizza and I still search for the best pizza in town. The Mediterranean pizza consisted of grilled chicken, basil pesto, roasted garlic, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and sliced peperoncinis. Mouth watering? Yes! It was pretty darn tasty! The taste of the sun-dried tomatoes just nearly knocked me off my seat and I swear I didn't have a drink! Overall I was satisfied, impressed here. I would definitely return again and recommend this place to new customers!
(4)Ben D.
Went to Bj's tonight...not very busy. Ordered a pizza and it came out lukewarm. Bartender sent it back to be heated up. Manager was there and was told about the situation and disappeared into the kitchen to check . The pizza came back out room temperature AGAIN...never saw or spoke to the manager (hiding in the kitchen I guess). Bartender offered free dessert but we just wanted hot pizza...took the leftovers and heated it up in the toaster oven...bartender tried but manager was useless
(1)Maile C.
Friendly service, meh food. Clam chowder had the largest clams I'd ever seen, which made up for the odd taste. Plain house salad maybe out of a bag. Might be a good place for folks who like to watch sports.
(3)Arielle Z.
Awesome restaurant! The cream soda is so so good! i ordered the unlimited soup and salad, and the broccoli cheddar soup is stellar, probably the best I've ever had! Salads were great, fresh, and unique! Service itself was great, but the only thing greater than all of that was the prices! Just under 8 dollars for unlimited soup & salad! Will most definitely be returning to BJ's!
(5)Pam N.
Food was very good as usual. Unfortunately the server we had was less then attentive. Failed to bring me another beverage when I ordered one. Was more interested in socializing with other staff then taking care of the patrons. Too bad.
(3)Emir A.
Usually very happy with this place, great steak friendly service but does take a long time for the food to come out to the table
(4)Sylvia M.
DELICIOUS salads and a full menu late night? How did I get so lucky! The service is always spot on during late night too which is pretty rare.
(5)Tiffany S.
Yes, it "chainy", but in this case it has all the best things about a chain and none of the bad things. It is always consistent, and good. The service is always great. First off, I love the decor. It has a blend of upscale and down home that makes it feel like you're going out but not straying to far. Sometimes that's nice, ya know? The beer is better than average, after all it a brewery! I love the seasonal blends, lightswitch and hefe. They also participate in local events, which makes it feel a little more local than the average chain. The menu is one of those massive lists of all sorts of crowd pleasing things. The pizza is good (sweet pig is my fav). The fries are fresh and the burgers decent.
(3)Sam W.
Food is excellent, their Pizookie is a must try. Have yet to have a beer that I liked. They have baked potatoes the size of a football. Go for the food but order their imported beer.
(3)Patrick S.
Anyplace with a good choice of draft brews is top notch in my book! I happened to be at the soft opening because my dad was invited and have been going back ever since. I've mostly sat in the bar area, and have never had a bad experience. I like the food here, but have mostly enjoyed the offerings from the taps. The only reason I took away a star is because it's a chain. I usually like to go local.
(4)Aviva S.
it is an ok restaurant. I think this restaurant does need restaurant impossible. The servos is very slow. They do scerew your bill up lot. It takes them a long time to get you your drink even if its water. Living in a dessert you need water but when your thirsty its too late and your already dehydrated. The noise level is very high you can't have a conversation with the person a cross from you. You have to almost yell, also you say what did you say a lot.
(2)Emir A.
Came in here multiple times and have always been satisfied other then the last time, service is alright the desserts take forever, just upset they took off the New York strip steak, instead I ordered the ribeye, way too much fat on it, their mashed potatoes and rice pilaf is to die for.
(4)Amanda B.
Well, BJ's is officially off my list for at least a year. This last time in, service was terrible. We received some of our drinks right away. Half of our waters were missing and they brought the wrong beer. Twenty minutes later our waiter decided to take our order. Twenty more minutes later waiter decided to ask if we want more drinks. After saying yes, he does not clear the emptys. This annoys me. If you have a free hand, take the empty glass. Ten minutes later says sorry the appetizer is running behind will be soon. Another ten minutes pass. Time check, been here an hour and the appetizer is finally coming out. Ten minutes later food arrives. For the price and quality of this chain, it is not worth spending close to two hours for a week night dinner. And they did not even comp the appetizer. Done.
(2)Cheryl M.
I like BJ's but don't love it. I wouldn't mind coming here for a football game to do some beer tasting, but as for the food, I think its just average. Not superb but not completely distasteful. Our service is usually always good which is nice. Honestly when you give me a huge restaurant with a menu that takes me an hour to get through, I usually shy away. The menu is so big and the portions are huge, so if that's for you, this place may be a 5. For me however, it brings my ratings down. Like I said, I'll come back for football!
(3)Roy P.
It was great beer and outstanding appetizers! Especially the chicken wings were perfect. The roast beef sandwich was also a winner. We will be back !
(4)Bob H.
had the best apps , the new brusssel sprouts w/spicy cream sauce were damn good real good awful good. corn fritters also way better than we thought they could be. kudos on Shannon d for the over the top service again. still don't know why they got rid of the simple turkey sandwich, but the new tavern slice pizza was a good addition
(5)Peter H.
We have had lunch here several times, and enjoyed it. One word if you can get there prior to noon you'll get seated promptly and served quickly. Good food & atmosphere. Their new Black & Blue House berger is out of this world.
(4)John D.
This is not the kind of place you want to venture into on a Friday or Saturday night and expect to be seated and served quickly. If you want to give BJs a shot--and you should!--try to go during the week when it's a little less hectic. Otherwise it's going to be a miserable experience that isn't worth the wait. Okay, so this isn't starting off as a very complimentary review, but I swear it's getting there. If you're heading into any kind of chain restaurant like this one you have to temper your expectations. You've been to a restaurant like this before and it was good enough to come back to but it's not going to be your first choice if someone is looking for a real "taste of Tucson." You know how this goes: You start with getting an alcoholic beverage because you notice they make their own beer. It's almost $7 a glass but you don't drink all the time so why not live a little? You order the Snakebite and before you can figure out how the two different beers stay out of each other's way inside the glass, you've already drank half of it. Now you have to order. There's so many choices on the menus--burgers, sandwiches, pasta, pizza--that instead of sending the waiter away for "one more minute" for the twelfth time you just order a burger that has jalapenos on it. Burgers are delicious, you say, and jalapenos on burgers are even better. The appetizer you forgot your ordered arrives fairly quickly and it's fried artichokes. They're delicious because come on, they're fried. By the time the burger arrives you're so far into your first (and only) pint that you consume the whole thing and then think about how good it was afterward. You tip the waiter more than you probably would have normally--but he was attentive and awesome and deserves it--and head on your way. In short, BJs delivers if that's the kind of establishment you're looking for. Just don't go looking for it on a Friday night and expect to be in and out within a reasonable amount of time. Go on the weekday and enjoy yourself more.
(4)Jason J.
Coming to Tucson for a few months on and off, I was excited to find that the area has quite a few breweries and brewpubs. My doctor hasn't diagnosed it yet, but I'm positive I have OCD when it comes to visiting such establishments, especially ones that I have not been to before. All the symptoms are there, I swear. After some quick internetting, BJ's came up as a contender. Since I was already nearby that night, I decided it was due time to check this place out. While parking I couldn't help but notice how big the building was and how many cars were parked in the lot. Walking in is a bit overwhelming, in a massive sports-bar kind of way. The place reminds me of a Chili's or Applebee's in its design. I bellied up to the bar during a NFL game with Team A and Team B playing on the big screen and ordered my first beer, the Tatonka stout. It was spicy, sweet, and delicious. Not having had lunch that day, I quickly ordered some food to fight off the immediate buzz it gave me. Being as ravenous and carnivorous as I was, I ordered the five meat hand tossed pizza on the bartendress' recommendation as well as the mac and cheese with crush Cheez-Its on top and ham inside. Both were duly inhaled and I settled on my next beer choice, the seasonal IPA. Slightly dry, it was fruity and balanced. How good was it? I drank it all. Overall, the the beers were tasty and the food was decent. The service was excellent as well. My only gripe is that the place is not my kind of joint being a really large sports-bar with a massive menu. I found out while I was there that it was a chain, which explains the menu with pictures in it. Would I go back? Maybe. But first I have to burn through this list of other brewpubs in Tucson.
(3)Keri W.
I'm new to the area and my boyfriend and I decided to try BJ's to see if it was any good. We were very pleased! The service was outstanding, we always got drink refills before we actually needed them, which was wonderful. Our server even kindly checked the prices of some alcoholic drinks for me before I ordered any blindly. I ordered the classic burger with crispy thin fries and my boyfriend order the fish and chips. They were awesome! The burger was cooked to perfection and just melted in my mouth and the fries were great too. I tried a piece of the fried fish and it also sort of melted in your mouth. We had the option to choose either thin crispy fries or thick-cut seasoned fries and we loved both options. The handcrafted rootbeer (what my boyfriend got) was the best I've ever had and he absolutely loved it as well. I ordered the Pomegranate Sunset to drink which has Stoli Razberi Vodka, PAMA Pomegranate liqueur, Fresh Lemonade, Orange Juice and Monin Pomegranate and it was SO GOOD! One of the best drinks I've had. We also ordered the Pizookie for dessert, which is a big warm chocolate chunk cookie with vanilla ice cream on top. It was to die for!! I suggest saving some room for dessert when you go here! They have so much variety on their menu, from American food, to Mexican, to Italian, to Asian. We can't wait to go back and try the deep dish pizza! Definitely my favorite place to eat in Tucson thus far.
(5)Caryn S.
Traveling with 3 children and 8 adults, we for sure wanted firm reservations for a Saturday night dinner, but when we got there at 6:30, we had to wait for a party of 20 to clear out. 40 minute delay with 3 hungry children? Not pretty. We had studied the menu and asked to order drinks and food at once, which couldn't be done because another table ahead of us was waiting to order their food. So drinks first. Then the kids' meals (a nice gesture, but then they were done eating before we even started). I ordered the Mediterranean pasta, which was supposed to include Kalamata olives and capers (not a one on the plate) and sun dried tomatoes (two pieces). No bread served with the pasta; doesn't that seem odd? Don't count on taking anything home either. Portions aren't that large. We'll try someplace else next time.
(3)V F T.
I've been there so many times I forget, though it's not because I love it, it's because it's "there" and a good spot to hang out with friends or for a business meeting. Brews on tap - Very good selection, but expensive, especially for Tucson. Food - Overpriced menu & sub-par quality, what a shame, more like an Appleby's, (Yuck!). Ambience - Loud, though that's OK with a younger crowd or a good place to hang out regardless of your age. So in my opinion why does BJ's have 2 thriving Tucson operations? Like I said, convenient locations, big boxey spaces and decent brews. There are much better restaurants out there but not as easy to get to, so when in need of a meeting place that everyone seems to know how to get to it's BJ's. Well that's Tucson for 'ya!
(2)Monica E.
We had a bottle of Sterling Chardonnay with fried artichoke, calamari, sliders and burger melt with wedge fries. Dan is a wonderful bartender -- very attentive and kind. But this is just another chain. There is nothing spectacular. Everything was good -- well, except the fried artichoke, which tasted like a bundle of fried batter. The wedge fries were better than I expected. They tasted less like fries and more like potatoes -- much lighter and more flavorful. Everything else was pretty standard. Only complaint: There were some sketchy folks at the bar. One just stared. And I asked another guy if the seats were taken and he said, "Doesn't look like it. But there are phantoms." WHAT?!
(3)Ron R.
Hold on!! The salads here rock!! The Santa Fe blackened chicken salad was actually a hearty meal! I'm usually a high carb, pasta, pizza kind of guy so salads aren't really my thing. I was totally surprised! It just looks really hard to look tough with a salad in front of you. My Yelp reputation is at stake here! I was drinking a beer so I think I'm good;)
(4)Stu M.
Cold pizza, bad service, no wonder it's never busy (unlike most BJ's)! Does corporate ever read these reviews?
(1)Russ R.
I like the food and service. Two problems....I go here every Sunday for about 5 hours to watch football. The atmosphere for sports is unique in that there aren't the usual screaming maniacs like in other sports bars. They have a great, huge 4-screen monitor right over the bar. They manage to get 4 different games on these screens, but there are 3 or 4 others in the bar area that should have the other games, but they're always set to the same 4 as the big screen. This shouldn't be that tough to figure out. Also, the A/C is set so low that I've seen at least 3 parties just leave or leave early if they were dressed in shorts and short sleeves. It is always FREEZING!!! I always wear heavy jeans and take my thickest coat, even when it's 100 degrees outside. I don't understand the philosophy with this. I know every degree of A/C in my 2500 sq ft house costs me about $50-$75 per month. I can only imagine what it must be for this huge building. How do you justify running away customers while burning big bucks by turning a really nice environment into a meat locker? Crazy.
(3)Stewart C.
Yikes... This is the second time I've been in and for sure the last. Went there with a buddy and his parents for a dinner and to watch the fiesta bowl. Got a kinda cool booth, I'll give them that. My menu had multiple bloody fingerprints on it, yeah blood, no mistaking it. I gave it to the waitress and made a point to her that somebody REALLY needed to clean it. Doubt it happened but whatever, I didn't want to start the meal with some talk about blood and a manager coming over and apoligizing... I can get over it. I ordered a Bud, the waitress really wanted me to get one of their beers almost to the point of annoying. The food was pretty lame and took almost 25 min between app and entree... that's a heck of a fire time. We had some fried articokes or something to start. So boring I can barely rememeber them. I had a Jalapeno burger and so did my buddies dad, a new item of theirs apparently. My buddies dad had to send his back cause the meat was actually raw! Cold! and mine was scortched... uh weird! His mods were all wrong too. The manager was acutally first to the table for checkbacks and she handled the whole thing well except it took almost 20 min to get another burger at MR... should of been a priority back there. We took it togo. My buddies mom and him got lettace cups that they described as "obnoxious" and "way better at PF Changs!" The waitress said sorry and "enjoy what you can."... Check Please!
(1)Joe B.
Great fish tacos! Good IPA. Fabulous waitress, Tess, who not only recommended a great appetizer (fried artichoke), but also recommended an outstanding hike on a nearby trial! Friendly, professional, and knowledgable - if everyone else on the staff here is as together as Tess, my hat's off to whoever is doing the training. What a great introduction to Tucson hospitality'
(4)Sandy S.
Sliders were good. Thai chicken salad had almost no mango, could not taste the salad dressing or find anything but lettuce and some avocado. Very low value. For 11.50 i expect a really nice salad. Manage did not seem to bothered by it. Lots of places to eat with better food for the money. JMHO!
(3)Nick B.
Love the crested chicken Parmesan. Service is hot or miss but atmosphere is good for dates for two or larger parties.
(4)Christina C.
I have always loved BJ's from the moment I stepped in. Service is good, pizza always well cooked. When I order my usual Burger it is always well-done the way I LIKE IT. Portions of food is generous for the price in my opinion. Broccoli cheese soup is very good, lots of broccoli and they top it off with extra graded cheese. Jambalaya has a little spice/kick to it and lots of shrimp. Save room for dessert! Chocolate Chip Pizooki is amaaaazing :) It comes out nice and warm topped with vanilla ice cream and whip cream if you desire.
(5)Ray C.
At this time of my visit, I had my sesame chicken salad and it was just OK. Because of the chicken was COLD.. It was supposed to be hot and fresh.. Again it depends on the chef on that evening.
(3)E K.
Pros: food was delicious Cons: service was awful! We went in with a group and they couldnt get or keep the orders straight. They had 3 waiters/waitresses taking our orders no wonder they were confused. A friend ordered a fancy drink. When she got it it wasnt the drink she ordered. When she was 3/4 of the way through it the server came by with the correct drink she was supposed to get and demanded that she needed to take the old one back to the bar. Bad service in general.
(3)Dawn R.
We always love our dining experience at BJs!!!!
(5)Paulina N.
The food is usually good. However, the service is always lacking no matter what time of day or day of the week. I wish there was more I could say, but I'm never really impressed with this place. Especially this location.
(3)Anthony H.
I like BJ's. There menu is large and has many options. From a baked potato as a meal, to their delicious pizza, huge salads, and creative appetizers. Also, I have head this is the best place to get a pazookie. I feel overwhelmed when looking at the menu since there are so many (too many) options. Service is usally pretty good. We have had a few bad experiences there, not many. The place is always packed but seating wait is no longer than 1/2 hour. The place is really nicely decorated and the atmoshpere is pretty neat. What I like about this place is their beer selection. Brewed locally, they have house beers that apply to any taste. Lightswitch Lager, Brewhouse Blonde, Harvest Hefeweisen, Piranha Pale Ale, Jeremiah Red, Nutty Brewnette, P.M. Porter, Tatonka Stout, and a seasonal beer for every season. They really have every shade you can be thirsty for. None of it is the best in any category I have tried, but it is not bad for enjoying with a better than average meal. Plus, they have these 1/2 gallon "growlers" (like glass jugs" that you can fill with the beer of your choice to take home.
(4)Jen P.
We did have to wait 30 mins (but on a Friday after work, come on who wouldnt expect that) and once seated recieved a half off coupon for a pizza! nice touch BJs!!! Beer was yummy, calamari as an app was delicious (not greasy) and the turkey burger with fries was a great way to wrap up a rough week. Our server, Octavio?, was friendly but not pushy while being patient as we were deep in conversation. We will be back for our half off pizza and hope to catch their rocking happy hour at the bar sometime too! PS apparently you can call ahead which we will utilize next time ;)
(4)Steven G.
I love BJ's!! (hehe) I've never had a problem here and I actually just went here because I just recently turned 21. Their service is pretty good and their food is amazing. I highly recommend any of the pastas which are even great for sharing because they come in such large portions. They also have a great drinks menu and I would recommend one of their own brewed beers but I don't remember the name. (It's the one thats similar to Blue Moon in taste). More about the service, my waitress was very nice and one of my friends even got another pizza because something was wrong with their first one which is unheard of in many places. My favorite dish is definitely the Cajun Pasta with Shrimp, its actually my go-to entree at BJs. Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 P.S. free pazookie on your birthday? definitely deserves a 5 star :p
(5)Ambrosia R.
I've been here a few times, and been moderately impressed with the food each time. My husband and I are fairly picky about pizza, since it's one of the dishes we regularly make at home, but BJ's pizza holds up extremely well - their chicken-pesto appetizer pizza in particular is tasty. Also, I love the avocado egg rolls - just the sort of creative fusion of flavors that I like to see in a restaurant. Professional drinker that I am, I tried their brew sampler the first time we went. It was a bit of a mixed bag; the blonde and stout offerings were both surprisingly bland with little complexity of flavor. On the other hand, their Piranha Pale Ale was beyond reproach - crisp and refreshing and featuring an herby finish that to this day I can't quite identify. It was easily one of my favorite pales that I've ever tried. I also tried one of their cocktails on a different trip - a raspberry lemon drop, if memory serves - and while I liked the idea, the execution really lacked pizzazz. I'm certain I could come up with something better, given the ingredients and some time to experiment. On the whole, I'd recommend the place for lunch over dinner: the service was rather slower during dinner hour, and the light coming in through the windows at lunch helped the atmosphere of the place quite a bit. But I'll almost definitely go back again. Still have most of the cocktail menu to try, after all...
(4)Mark S.
Way overpriced and way tasteless. Never had such a bland calzone in my life. Didn't even know that was possible!!! I will not be returning. 2nd star only because the waitress was nice.
(2)Danielle B.
Never have eaten a meal here. I'm writing a review on the Pizookie! They are awesome and a must try. My friends and I will go here just for the Pizookie. Soft, warm, large cookie with ice cream. Can't ask for more.
(4)RaeRae C.
Last Tuesday my sister and I arrived at the establishment around 4PM, she was craving the cookie thing they had so we thought we'd stop by at a less hectic time. The restaurant was relatively empty. We stood in the lobby area for a good 3 minutes before someone noticed and seated us. We did not get our menus until another while has passed. But I can count the clock all I want. The main point is, the restaurant was slow, there was no reason why the service has to mirror the rate of which customers are coming. If it weren't for the delicious half-melted cookie topped with ice-cream, as well as my whiny younger sibling, I would not have waited for our waiter when she finally made her way over.
(3)Rachael J.
This location must be hit or miss. I guess today I had a hit! Went at lunch time on a Thurs and the place was packed. Actually had to wait about 5-10 mins. My server was very attentive. I had multiple refills and she was happy to answer our questions and make substitutions (which seems to drive so many servers bonkers). I had no problem finding an affordable lunch option. for $12.50 including tip I had an iced tea and a lunched sized salad which was much better than I expected and I left full and satisfied. I think people may come to BJ's with their expectations a bit too high. I gave it a 4/5 star rating taking into account that this is not, nor will ever be a fine-dining establishment. This is essentially a nicer Applebee's with a good beer selection on tap. They have a large menu with lots of your standard American bar food options as well as a good selection of salads, samplers and gluten-free options. Prices are a bit higher (though not unreasonable in my opinion) than many other chain restaurants of this caliber but I thought it was worth it to have a more extensive menu and decent beer.
(4)Steve F.
Slow service. Three of our group served long before two others. Server friendly, but clearly could care less. My barbacoa tacos were nearly meatless. My wife's chicken tacos meaty and tasty.
(2)Kathy C.
We stopped here on Friday afternoon around 1:30 ish for lunch. We sat in the bar and was served quickly. We ordered from the lunch menu. I ordered the MahiMahi Fish Tacos and my son ordered pizza and a ceasar salad. I ordered iced tea to drink, my son had water. We both enjoyed our lunches, but decided we'd try something else on our next visit, as they didn't stand out to us. I would come back again, the menu had lots of options for lunch specials.
(4)Karl S.
It's a chain brewpub. Decent beers. Decent food (The avocado rolls arevery good.). Service good. But, I'd rather spend my money in local establishments.
(3)Kim H.
My review is primarily because of the service - excellent all the way around. We were greated with a genuine hello by the hostess when we entered and our server made great eye contact (and even knealt down at the table to meet my kids at eye level.) She was very attentive and didn't act rushed even though we could tell she was busy. The food was basic bar fair, nothing spectacular but everything was hot and the items the server suggested were good. I know this is a chain, but I would recommend it as dependable for families.
(4)Kayla B.
I don't think i will be going back any time soon. The service was terrible to be quite honest. The waiter seemed in over his head and did not know what he was doing. our waters were constantly unattended , the appetizer took 45 minutes to get to the table. The people next to us got there meals before we even got our appetizer and they were seated after us. The server also screwed up the specials, drink specials, the bills, and what drinks we ordered. We were nice enough about it but I know I wont be going to BJ's for quite some time.
(2)Lorie A.
the best part of the meal was the order of kettle chips. Sadly, the meal went down hill from there. I ordered a california burger that came on toast (?) The server said that it did say that in the menu, but honestly the light was so low and poorly placed I must have missed it. The very gracious server did offer to switch it to a bun, which I took him up on, and I was pleased that very hot, seemingly fresh fries came back with the burger. But that burger :( Ordered as medium, it was over-well and dry. And the "California" on it was tasteless: green chile, avocado, chipotle mayo? It tasted bland with no mingling of flavors. Seasoned wedge fries were good, though. We also got the mini 'pizcookie" sampler. Overcooked tube cookies baked to a rock in the bottom of a tin pan. Topped with a scoop of ice cream it was edible, but only half the cookies could be removed even when mooshed in with the ice cream. With a price of $8 for a speciality pomegranate drink and $8 for a coconut and lime martini, you'd think that there was at least a slight buzz of happy hour on me. Nope. I've never spent so much on such weak drinks. maybe their strong point is the beer? but there are too many other local brew houses with menus that aren't meant to stay in the shadows.
(2)Preston B.
This place is kinda hit or miss. Sometimes its alright and sometimes its just downright gross. The service is pretty bad and again sometimes the food is good. I love the bar and the beer set up and all the bartenders are super friendly. Good place to go if nothing else sounds good or youre craving a pazookie.
(3)David L.
I am a big fan of brewhouses and this was very nice surprise. I am visiting Tucson and was surprised to find that this is a chain. They are non-existent on the east coast. The restaurant itself is large with a very open lay out and high ceilings. The settings is typical of restaurant/breweries. The waitstaff was friendly and service was excellent. We had a new server who was with his trainer. The Beer: BJ's offers the typical 'Sampler' of their brews - 6 styles at 5ozs each for $9. As far as styles goes nothing special here: Blond, Hefewiezen, Pale Ale, Red Ale, Porter, Stout. I found all of the drinkable except the Pale Ale which is heavily hopped (I don't care for Pale Ales in general so take that into consideration). The Hefewiezen was surprising light and crisp with a citrus flavor. The Surprise: BerryBurst Cider - apparently they also brew their own cider and this is sweet and fruity and delicious. The Food: I had an open faced meatloaf topped with mashed potatoes and onion crisps, which was very tasty and for the price more than enough food. Overall 4 stars for quality of food, beverages, service and price. If you want a casual atmosphere and beers and dinner with friends with out the price then this is a great choice.
(4)Holly S.
Went here for lunch, got the double deluxe burger added avocado and chipotle mayo it was a huge burger and so delicious left very satisfied, will return to eat here again, next time will ask if I can get this burger in a single patty versus the two it's made with!!
(4)E N.
I usually like to budget but it was a friend's night out so I couldn't say "NO" when BJ's was suggested. Lets face it no one likes to be the debby downer. For one entree, and a third of a dessert plus tip I payed $17... Eh... Is all I can say, by no means was the food bad, but for the portion size, and the overall quality I'd rather take my change somewhere else. One thing that they can boast are their pizookies. Those little chocolate chip cookies (which come in varying flavors) serves as a throne that the ice cream sits on and it melts away both in your mouth and on the cookies, and sometimes on your face as you shovel it in as fast as you can. One of my favorite fat kid fixes. For a chain it isn't bad but that's all that there is to be said.
(3)Caleb T.
The cookie desert was amazing!!
(4)Tracy K.
Grata place to meet friends, have a good craft beer and pizza. Lots of TVs to watch sports in the bar. They even put the Kansas game on for me...although not not the big screen... Arizona was playing too.
(4)Jacque H.
Every time my husband and I go to BJs we always walk out extremely happy. We love the atmosphere and enjoy sitting at the bar. Their bar not only has their own brewed beers, which are all excellent, but a large variety of other draft beers as well. Every time we go we always eat something different and really enjoy it. Their chocolate pazookie is to die for! Also, they food is very well priced. I do not have one bad thing to say about the restaurant and I will eat there again and again.
(4)Rose C.
We went with a large family group and it turned out OK. Which is saying a lot these days. The menu is very extensive and has some unique things on it. I had the "knife and fork" Pot Roast Sandwich and it was really yummy. I've had the Meatloaf sandwich at our Reno, NV venue and it was good too. Everyone else agreed their entrees were "good". Anyway, the service was a little slow and we had to flag the server down a couple of times but overall a pretty safe bet for comfort food.
(3)CJ F.
It was good. Food was good. Hard cider on the menu. I like the atmosphere (Except the TVs all being on sports, is it a sports bar? I didn't think it was.) We will go back. After reading other reviews, I'm definitely trying the cookie dessert next time.
(4)Mark B.
I have never had a bad meal or bad service at this location. Great place for family get togethers. Main complaint is that the menu is too big and it is tough to decide what to order.
(4)Kaboom J.
Worst experience ever! Horrible service, food was awful, painfully over priced, way too loud, we were there for 2 agonizing hours. 2! Never to return, wish I could give negative stars
(1)Jen W.
I heard someone earlier in the week talking about a gluten-free pizza cookie with ice cream at BJ's. I decided to meet up with my friend there. BJ's is a bit upper-priced, but the portions are plentiful. My friend got jambalaya, and I got the Santa Fe Chicken Salad without tortilla strips. I felt like I had a clean meal in a relaxing atmosphere. I paid about $20 for my meal. Overall, the tap sodas, beers, appetizers, and prices are not the best in the city, but I find it much better than Cheesecake Factory for a similar experience (take groups, celebrate something, food for enough pickier eaters, alcohol available)...
(4)Melissa W.
They have hard cider! Food is great too. I'd describe it as upscale bar food.
(4)Steven L.
Not bad, not bad at all. It's a chain restaurant though I don't believe they exist on the east coast so I'm only familiar with them through my two lunch experiences in Tucson. I've been to both the Oracle Rd. and the Broadway locations. Both were about on par with each other in terms of service and food. They have your typical Americana fare, bar food, pastas, and the like. They serve some micro brews and their bar is OK at drink making. Both times I've gone here were Saturdays for lunch and both times were full house. Only one section off to the side had few diners in it. It's a family style place, but much better than your typical Applebee's, Chili's, etc. Give this place a go for something easy if you and your friends can't decide on any local places.
(3)Carianne C.
I come here often because it is close to my office. Today at lunch I was underwhelmed, mostly due to sloppy presentation. The ketchup bottle that was brought to the table was dirty and almost empty. The roasted beef dip sandwhich was good as usual, but the plate was greasy underneath when I moved it - ew. The barbeque sauce that I requested for my french fries tasted rancid.
(2)Mindy S.
I hate chain restaurants, but this one is actually pretty decent. They have a HUGE menu, and great lunch specials, not to mention a good beer selection. They're open pretty late, and service is generally fast and friendly. Oh, and GIANT baked potatoes!
(4)Laura F.
Just tried this place - very disappointed. The prices were ridiculous ($12 for a cobb salad?) and the food was, quite literally, inedible. For a "brewhouse" (the beer is obviously not brewed here) the beer was overpriced and tasted only marginally better than a High Life. Our food (one small calzone and one cobb salad) took 50 minutes to materialize after we ordered. The server was great, though - I felt very bad that she had to deal with such a terribly managed restaurant. Bad ingredients, bad food, bad beer, high prices. What a gem.
(2)Patrick S.
Anyplace with a good choice of draft brews is top notch in my book! I happened to be at the soft opening because my dad was invited and have been going back ever since. I've mostly sat in the bar area, and have never had a bad experience. I like the food here, but have mostly enjoyed the offerings from the taps. The only reason I took away a star is because it's a chain. I usually like to go local.
(4)Aviva S.
it is an ok restaurant. I think this restaurant does need restaurant impossible. The servos is very slow. They do scerew your bill up lot. It takes them a long time to get you your drink even if its water. Living in a dessert you need water but when your thirsty its too late and your already dehydrated. The noise level is very high you can't have a conversation with the person a cross from you. You have to almost yell, also you say what did you say a lot.
(2)Maria R.
We decided to have lunch at BJ's because we had a received a gift card. We ordered some appetizers, I ordered a calzone, my husband ordered a fish entree. When I received my calzone it was missing the ricotta cheese. Manager offered to replace it but we were almost done with lunch and it took quite a bit of time to get our entrees so I declined and picked out a dessert instead. I was pretty stoked because they had white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie. So we ordered the 3 mini pizookie dessert with peanut butter, chocolate chip, and white chocolate macadamia nut - a little something for everyone. It took a really really long time to come out (3 yr old had time to go to the bathroom 3x) and when it did instead of my white chocolate macadamia nut pizookie, what they had made was a white chocolate raspberry pizookie. I was so disappointed. The server offered to get another but since it had taken too long to get the first one and our children were already antsy we declined. Overall service and food were mediocre. We will not be back.
(2)Christopher S.
BJ's has an excellent variety of quality beers. I think its a good place to spend time while waiting for the crowd to arrive at Pearl since that club is right across the street. They could be more accomidating with the TV's and sports but that's not their aim.
(3)Justin R.
BJs is very affordable and delicious brewery food. Unlike Gentle Bens, BJs is more classy and has much better food. Their pizza is very good and the beer is affordable. There is never a wait and the food is always above par.
(4)Jeffrey A.
Well, I always love checking out new breweries either here in town or when I travel. I have been fortunate enough to get to experience some great beers all over the country and world. Unfortunately, this place does not appear on that list. Well, lets start with the redeeming qualities. The food has been pretty decent for the price point. I don't think it's great but, it hasn't left me turned off. All things considered, I think one would be pretty contented with the food. I have had the burgers which were pretty good and a chicken sandwich that I really did enjoy. The problem with this place, which I might add that calls itself a brewery, is that the beer is hardly passable. I tried a sampler to get a feel for all their beers and I was severely disappointed. The only beer that I considered drinkable was their red. I love wheat beers but their wheat smelled like hot dogs to me. Seriously, hot dogs. I couldn't even get through it. I was even more disappointed when I found out they aren't even brewing on site, so the brewery label is a misnomer. Fibbers I say. They actually brew in a central location in Phoenix and truck it out to their locations. I wouldn't necessarily mind that but I hate being lied to. All in all they rate a 2 because the food was good but the beer was abismal. IF you like the beer here then good for you but I, for the life of me, can't see how anyone could. The beer is definitely not YUM. It's anti-YUM
(2)H P.
i went here for lunch recently, the broadway and craycroft branch. had the grilled ham and cheese with tomato bisque. it just wasn't very good. the sandwich was too hard and crusty in texture, with not enough cheese, and made it really difficult and messy to eat. it was cut in vertical pieces so i could dip in the soup, which was too thick with cheese. the sandwich could have been yummy if it was a little thinner and more delicate, maybe battered with panko and lightly fried? it needs a light, crispy texture more than a hard, crusty one. and the tomato bisque needs more flavor and needs to be less viscous. i wanted more of a mom cooked comfort food feel to it, but it tasted like bruschetta sauce. the vanilla creme we ordered also did not come in frosted glasses as advertised and was not what we were expecting. we were expecting some whipped cream and more of a float taste and texture, but it tasted just like cream soda and just seemed like they added some syrup to club soda. not bad, but not that great either, a little underwhelming. it was very crowded, and we were told there were no tables inside and the hostess led us outside, then back in because they were clearing tables and she said something opened up inside. i cut them some slack because they just opened and are getting the bugs worked out. service was prompt and friendly, however. at the oracle branch, the avocado spring rolls and potstickers are the best thing. one thing that makes me question quality control is the sheer size of their menus. it is insane, and must make the chef's job a nightmare. a solid 10 pages chock full of various types of dishes from multiple cuisine origins. they need to trim it down to the dishes that are really good. must be hell for the kitchen staff, and i certainly don't envy their job.
(2)Scott V.
Pricing was a little high but pretty typical for chain restaurants. Food was good and service was great.
(4)Melissa W.
They have hard cider! Food is great too. I'd describe it as upscale bar food.
(4)Emir A.
Came in here multiple times and have always been satisfied other then the last time, service is alright the desserts take forever, just upset they took off the New York strip steak, instead I ordered the ribeye, way too much fat on it, their mashed potatoes and rice pilaf is to die for.
(4)Jen W.
I heard someone earlier in the week talking about a gluten-free pizza cookie with ice cream at BJ's. I decided to meet up with my friend there. BJ's is a bit upper-priced, but the portions are plentiful. My friend got jambalaya, and I got the Santa Fe Chicken Salad without tortilla strips. I felt like I had a clean meal in a relaxing atmosphere. I paid about $20 for my meal. Overall, the tap sodas, beers, appetizers, and prices are not the best in the city, but I find it much better than Cheesecake Factory for a similar experience (take groups, celebrate something, food for enough pickier eaters, alcohol available)...
(4)Ambrosia R.
I've been here a few times, and been moderately impressed with the food each time. My husband and I are fairly picky about pizza, since it's one of the dishes we regularly make at home, but BJ's pizza holds up extremely well - their chicken-pesto appetizer pizza in particular is tasty. Also, I love the avocado egg rolls - just the sort of creative fusion of flavors that I like to see in a restaurant. Professional drinker that I am, I tried their brew sampler the first time we went. It was a bit of a mixed bag; the blonde and stout offerings were both surprisingly bland with little complexity of flavor. On the other hand, their Piranha Pale Ale was beyond reproach - crisp and refreshing and featuring an herby finish that to this day I can't quite identify. It was easily one of my favorite pales that I've ever tried. I also tried one of their cocktails on a different trip - a raspberry lemon drop, if memory serves - and while I liked the idea, the execution really lacked pizzazz. I'm certain I could come up with something better, given the ingredients and some time to experiment. On the whole, I'd recommend the place for lunch over dinner: the service was rather slower during dinner hour, and the light coming in through the windows at lunch helped the atmosphere of the place quite a bit. But I'll almost definitely go back again. Still have most of the cocktail menu to try, after all...
(4)RaeRae C.
Last Tuesday my sister and I arrived at the establishment around 4PM, she was craving the cookie thing they had so we thought we'd stop by at a less hectic time. The restaurant was relatively empty. We stood in the lobby area for a good 3 minutes before someone noticed and seated us. We did not get our menus until another while has passed. But I can count the clock all I want. The main point is, the restaurant was slow, there was no reason why the service has to mirror the rate of which customers are coming. If it weren't for the delicious half-melted cookie topped with ice-cream, as well as my whiny younger sibling, I would not have waited for our waiter when she finally made her way over.
(3)Rachael J.
This location must be hit or miss. I guess today I had a hit! Went at lunch time on a Thurs and the place was packed. Actually had to wait about 5-10 mins. My server was very attentive. I had multiple refills and she was happy to answer our questions and make substitutions (which seems to drive so many servers bonkers). I had no problem finding an affordable lunch option. for $12.50 including tip I had an iced tea and a lunched sized salad which was much better than I expected and I left full and satisfied. I think people may come to BJ's with their expectations a bit too high. I gave it a 4/5 star rating taking into account that this is not, nor will ever be a fine-dining establishment. This is essentially a nicer Applebee's with a good beer selection on tap. They have a large menu with lots of your standard American bar food options as well as a good selection of salads, samplers and gluten-free options. Prices are a bit higher (though not unreasonable in my opinion) than many other chain restaurants of this caliber but I thought it was worth it to have a more extensive menu and decent beer.
(4)Steve F.
Slow service. Three of our group served long before two others. Server friendly, but clearly could care less. My barbacoa tacos were nearly meatless. My wife's chicken tacos meaty and tasty.
(2)Kathy C.
We stopped here on Friday afternoon around 1:30 ish for lunch. We sat in the bar and was served quickly. We ordered from the lunch menu. I ordered the MahiMahi Fish Tacos and my son ordered pizza and a ceasar salad. I ordered iced tea to drink, my son had water. We both enjoyed our lunches, but decided we'd try something else on our next visit, as they didn't stand out to us. I would come back again, the menu had lots of options for lunch specials.
(4)Karl S.
It's a chain brewpub. Decent beers. Decent food (The avocado rolls arevery good.). Service good. But, I'd rather spend my money in local establishments.
(3)Kim H.
My review is primarily because of the service - excellent all the way around. We were greated with a genuine hello by the hostess when we entered and our server made great eye contact (and even knealt down at the table to meet my kids at eye level.) She was very attentive and didn't act rushed even though we could tell she was busy. The food was basic bar fair, nothing spectacular but everything was hot and the items the server suggested were good. I know this is a chain, but I would recommend it as dependable for families.
(4)Mark S.
Way overpriced and way tasteless. Never had such a bland calzone in my life. Didn't even know that was possible!!! I will not be returning. 2nd star only because the waitress was nice.
(2)Danielle B.
Never have eaten a meal here. I'm writing a review on the Pizookie! They are awesome and a must try. My friends and I will go here just for the Pizookie. Soft, warm, large cookie with ice cream. Can't ask for more.
(4)Lorie A.
the best part of the meal was the order of kettle chips. Sadly, the meal went down hill from there. I ordered a california burger that came on toast (?) The server said that it did say that in the menu, but honestly the light was so low and poorly placed I must have missed it. The very gracious server did offer to switch it to a bun, which I took him up on, and I was pleased that very hot, seemingly fresh fries came back with the burger. But that burger :( Ordered as medium, it was over-well and dry. And the "California" on it was tasteless: green chile, avocado, chipotle mayo? It tasted bland with no mingling of flavors. Seasoned wedge fries were good, though. We also got the mini 'pizcookie" sampler. Overcooked tube cookies baked to a rock in the bottom of a tin pan. Topped with a scoop of ice cream it was edible, but only half the cookies could be removed even when mooshed in with the ice cream. With a price of $8 for a speciality pomegranate drink and $8 for a coconut and lime martini, you'd think that there was at least a slight buzz of happy hour on me. Nope. I've never spent so much on such weak drinks. maybe their strong point is the beer? but there are too many other local brew houses with menus that aren't meant to stay in the shadows.
(2)Laura F.
Just tried this place - very disappointed. The prices were ridiculous ($12 for a cobb salad?) and the food was, quite literally, inedible. For a "brewhouse" (the beer is obviously not brewed here) the beer was overpriced and tasted only marginally better than a High Life. Our food (one small calzone and one cobb salad) took 50 minutes to materialize after we ordered. The server was great, though - I felt very bad that she had to deal with such a terribly managed restaurant. Bad ingredients, bad food, bad beer, high prices. What a gem.
(2)Nick B.
Love the crested chicken Parmesan. Service is hot or miss but atmosphere is good for dates for two or larger parties.
(4)K O.
Friendly service, large variety of food, and a cheap lunch menu! The bruschetta bites and mini pizzas are super yummy. :)
(4)Brandon S.
I've been here a few times and it is a present dinning in experience every time food is great! I love he lighting and that's its a bit dim and just feels comfortable
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