BJ's Restaurant & Brewery

Elite '08

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Joshua W.

Mesa, AZ

There are quite a few things that are great about BJ's Brewery.  First off, their beer offerings are better than average and very consistent, no matter which BJ's you go to.  They fall short of the beer offerings from such brew houses as Four Peaks and Sonora Brew Pub (then again what beers come close to being as good), but they are solid offerings nonetheless.  I highly recommend the Pale Ale and the Stout.  Secondly, they have a great happy hour.  $1 off beers, $2 off all appetizers, and half off mini pizzas.  The mini pizzas are very good, and they have a wide range of great appetizers, all of which are quite tasty.  And for those of you with a sweet tooth, they have a pizookie that is to die for.  The regular menu items are divers and very good.  I used to go to the Chandler location a couple times a week and have had most items on the menu, all of which left me very satisfied.

The restaurants is large in size, with a nice bar area and large screen TVs you can see from pretty much anywhere you sit.  They are also very family friendly, and can get quite crowded, especially on the weekends.  Despite the place being packed, and our server being the only one in the bar area, service was very good and very friendly.  They also have a take-out option (similar to what Chili's does), and I saw quite a few people while I was here take advantage of this service.

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David K.

Scottsdale, AZ

BJ's is a very consistent restaurant. I have been them all over the West Coast and they all taste great. It is a great place for beer lover's because they brew their own brew, that's actually pretty good unlike some brewery's. For the underage or non-beer drinkers they also have draft root beer which is absolutely amazing.  There specializes are massive potatoes and pizza. To be honest the pizza is good but not great. It is suppose to be Chicago style deep dish but comes up short for true Chi-town pizza lovers. The potatoes, which are there own meals, are unlike anything I've ever had. They are very filling and very good. My favorite is the Blackened Chicken which comes with a potatoes, spiced chicken, cheese, red peppers, and Alfredo sauce to dip your bites in.  Also the sandwiches are great. The French Dip and BBQ Beef is highly recommended. If you have room for dessert, the freshly made cookie and ice cream called poozkie is great.

A little secret is about BJ's is that all of the lunch specials that are said to be over at 4, are always available if you ask. The best is the half potato and soup/salad. I recommend the calm chowder, it is a hefty portion that can be a meal in itself.

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Elite '08

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Kelly B.

Phoenix, AZ

This place is a pretty mediocre restaurant for vegetarians who don't drink.  The only reason I've been back a couple times is because my fella likes their pizza... they also serve massive baked-potatoes.

Last night they wouldn't serve me a Gardenburger because there is spinach in it.  I understand that they are looking out for our best interests (so I don't get sick and so they don't get sued) but since it isn't FRESH spinach it seemed a little excessive.  The FDA lifted the ban, get over it and gimme my sammich!

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Ann Marie K.

Scottsdale, AZ

When I was first brought to BJ's with a friend I was a little skeptical of the huge menu and the fact that it wasn't busy, but I was pleasantly surprised by their deep dish pizza which still keeps me coming back. Nowadays there is always a wait for this hot spot at Desert Ridge. Although BJ's does do a good pizza nothing about the restaurant or service really stands out to me. The service has always been hit or miss in my experience, and the huge menu can actually be a little daunting. One time while feeling like a healthier option I tried the other famous item on the menu the big baked potato. The potato was extremely dry and lacking in advertised size, so I left hungry and disappointed. Although average, I would recommend BJ's for dates and group gatherings as it is an open atmosphere with a menu that can please just about any one. Also if you have room after dinner try the pizookie! They have mastered this favorite dessert of mine, and it is offered in four different flavors.

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