My husband was feeling like rib dinner so he went an got take away from BJ!s. We haven't done take out there for a while. It was $44 for a rack of ribs and 2 sides plus corn bread. I remember back in the day when I first started going there it was like $14.99. Times sure have changed. I wish the ribs were more tender, the pork wasn't falling off the bone, but flavorful with the medium sauce. We had the potato salad and coleslaw. I remember when the sides came in much larger containers. We received 3 small pieces of corn bread, which is so yummy! I like the lunch special better, 3 nice size ribs and two sides with corn bread and a drink for less than $20. read more

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This place is a Reno institution, and if you haven't had their food, you're missing out. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, perfect for a barbecue place. Everyone was really friendly. Our server, Kelsea, greeted us and took our drink order soon after we sat down. We both ordered one of the lunch specials that came with two ribs, a pulled pork slider, Kickass Fries, and a drink. It arrived quickly and was a lot of food. The ribs were meaty, the pork slider was overflowing with tender pulled pork, and the Kickass Fries were, well... kickass. If you've never had them, they're fries covered with a generous amount of pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese, with sour cream on the side. If you order them off the main menu, they can also be customized several different ways. We were really happy with both the food and the service, and we'll definitely be back in the near future. read more

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Really, really bad! That's how I would describe the food here at BJ's BBQ! My husband and I went on Saturday evening around 5 pm. There was a short wait; it was somewhat busy, but not as busy as it should have been for a Saturday night. I had the baked potato with the beef, and opted for the three-meat sampler. The potato was a good size with decent presentation, and perfectly made. The sampler seemed smaller, with very small meat portions--pulled pork, brisket, and finally pork ribs. I dug into my potato, which was cooked perfectly, but the brisket was all fat--I mean all fat. My husband's brisket was also all fat, along with large fat chunks in the pulled pork. I couldn't eat the pulled pork, so left pretty much the entire portion. The ribs were the top of the rack with four ribs; again, the top one was all fat, and the other three were pretty good. The dry rub could have used a bit more salt, but overall, it was tasty. The server was a bit annoyed when I shared my observation after the meal. I didn't want to say anything during the meal, as we didn't have time for the meat replacement to come out. Overall, I gave BJ's a two-star rating based solely on the food. The meal was quite expensive, making a second visit unlikely, so I probably won't be back. read more

The lunch offer of crazy ass fries with 2 ribs a pork slider and a drink was pretty amazing. Our server was very good. She took great care of us! I love the down home feel of the restaurant and highly recommend BJs for any meal. A real gem in an overwhelming number of far less places to eat. read more

I've been in a few times and everything I've had is always delicious! The service is always exemplary and the atmosphere reminds me of a diner vibe. But, my favorite day to visit is always on Wednesday, which is their weekly Beef Ribs day! I love Beef Ribs and they're always difficult to find. This place does them well. Always delicious and it's a filling meal no matter what size you order. You can get 3 ribs or a full slab...the order of 3 is always enough for me with the 2 sides and cornbread! if you love Beef Ribs as much as I do, this is worth the visit. Check it out to see what YOU think! read more

Smoked pastrami Ruben on Thursdays special was by far the best sandwich I've had in the 40 years in Reno/Sparks. Thank you I can't wait for next Thursday read more

Another 5 star meal and service. Seated quickly, drinks always filled promptly and food arrives hot, fresh and quickly. The best thing is is that they bring out your special changes / orders made exactly as requested. A great place for people watching, along with a killer view of the kitchen and prep areas! Don't forget to join the club! It's a great way to save money or get "free food"! read more

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Great Service, food, and atmosphere! Stopped by for some breakfast this go round and they did not disappoint. Well worth it so make sure to get out and support the local eateries that help make Northern Nevada the special place it is. Hey but don't take my word for it check it out for yourself. read more

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We had lunch there today to get our fave calamaris. But the funny thing (and frustrating) , was they failed to deliver it as our appetizer because they had problems in the kitchen. Someone must have not put the tab or maybe it was forgotten. Appetizers are suppose to be served before your entree. Anyway, things happen and we've been there several times and it does not stop us from going there. I ordered Shrimp Scampi. It was pretty good, though i'm not a fan of angel hair. But having that aside, it was decent taste but i wished they'd marinated the shrimp or else it would not have so much taste when mixed with noodles. I say 7/10. read more

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This breakfast is delicious! I was blown away with the options. Everything I read made my mouth water. They also have great deals on mimosas! Which I am a huge fan of. The service is impeccable! Everyone kind and attentive! Felt like I was back in the south! The restaurant its self was rustic and felt homie. I truly enjoyed my time there. read more

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What a wonderful evening at BJ's barbecue in Sparks Nevada, they were nine of us in our waitress was beyond great. She made sure we had all our orders and in all our drinks and kept calming around to make sure everything was all right with us all the food that we had we all stated it was delicious the ribs, the salad that pulled pork sandwiches they had a potato with pulled pork, sour cream and the kids all ate it so we definitely book could be going back because the place was crowded but our service was still outstanding. Thank you BJ's for a wonderful evening. read more

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Friendly staff and great service. Ordered a barbecue sampler plate with pulled pork, chicken, and their award winning ribs. All 3 meats were moist, very tender and tasty. Will be back! read more

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My friend and I were wanting Corned beef being as though it was St. Patrick's Day . BJ's is a well known local favorite and I hadn't been here for a very long time. My friend practically lives on sandwiches so I trusted her judgement here. I have to admit I hadn't had a Corned Beef sandwich in a very long time. BJ's hadn't changed inside since I was there ions ago., which is fine. That down home Western theme works well with BBQ. We both ordered the Corned Beef on Rye which included a side, mine I ordered coleslaw and hers with fries. The waitress was very pleasant and provided us with extra napkins which we definitely needed. Our eyes popped out of our heads when the sandwiches arrived, they were generously piled with the beef on a nice marbled rye. It took a minute to cut it in half. And as I bit into it was tender and delicious. I spread on this great ground spicy mustard which made it even better. The coleslaw was really good with just the right balance of tart and sweet. Both of us could only finish half and Togo boxes were in order. I will make a comment about the price, over $20 dollars for that sandwich, but It definitely was enough for two meals and we both left extremely satisfied. read more

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Service was fine, my family enjoyed the food, I didn't but I'm not a huge bbq person so nothing against them.

Craving bbq? This place has you covered. Great food at decent prices. It was a little crowded when we went so I'd recommend calling beforehand. We ordered a little bit of everything. The ribs were great as well as the brisket. The corn bread stood out as well. We'll be going back for sure soon. read more

BJ's Nevada Barbecue - Beef Brisket and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Food, service, and prices are all in line! Good food, great service, reasonable prices. I've been eating this family's preparations since it opened. That's a lot of meals! This family is awesome. read more

Great choice for your next BBQ meal. Ample parking is available. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. There are lots of options on the menu. The prices were fair for the amount of food we got. My husband and I went for lunch. We sat at the bar and had prompt friendly service. We placed our order and the server said the the food would be right out. She wasn't kidding!! We got our hot, delicious food within what seemed just a few minutes after we ordered. My husband ordered the Crazy Ass platter and I ordered a Pulled Pork sandwich with a side of mashed potatoes. We both opted for the mild sauce which didn't disappoint. We were both full fairly quickly and brought leftovers home. We will be sure to come back soon to try other items on the menu. read more

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BJ's BBQ delivers comfort food done right, with heart behind every bite. The BBQ is flavorful, perfectly cooked, and exactly what you want when you're craving something hearty and satisfying--but what really sets them apart is the people. Their catering experience is absolutely top-notch. From start to finish, everything was seamless: generous portions, crowd-pleasing flavors, and food that arrived hot and ready to impress. It was clear they take just as much pride in catering as they do in their restaurant. BJ's BBQ is proudly family-owned, and you can feel it in the care, consistency, and warmth they bring to every interaction. This isn't just BBQ--it's a business built on family, community, and seriously good food. A local favorite for very good reason. read more

Pretty good local BBQ joint with nofrill and friendly service. It's popular with locals and the ribs are tasty. I chose the hot sauce and it's not spicy at all. The ribs are moist and tender so no complaints there. I'm glad they have the option to order ribs only with no sides because I typically don't care for the sides in most BBQ places. The price is decent. The place looks like a decent BBQ place with a large parking lot. The atmosphere is lively even on a Tuesday night because of the locals. Tuesday is the tri tip day but I couldn't try it because I really can't stuff anymore food after 7 ribs. The service is fairly friendly with prompt ordering and water refill so absolutely no complaints there. Overall it's a great choice if you fancy BBQ especially if you are coming from CA like I am. read more

BJ's Nevada Barbecue - 7 pork ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

What can you say but the best of the best come with an appetite, soups great, chilli is insane, breakfast amazing, ribs and meats done to perfection and if you see the boss give him a high five from the Castillo's read more

The kick Ass fries are to die for!!! So full of flavor and just incredible! Love their breakfast burritos and the option to get 1/2 orders of things! Service is always incredible and the restaurant is always clean! Definitely recommend giving them a try! read more

Just recently moved out here for work, and As a born n raised Texan I gotta say, this place hit the spot with their BBQ, the potato salad, Mac n cheese, corn bread, brisket were allll on point! And don't get me started on their homemade hot links! Also I might add it took about 10 minutes after ordering to get our food. The waitress was great and the place was very much what you'd expect a good BBQ place to look like. read more

I had the smokestack pretzel at an event, in June. Wow! I never took a photo but I haven't been able to forget it! It was a loaded pretzel topped with brisket, cheese, peppers, onions, and more! So good!!! I plan to try it again, and some more items, with photos! I will review again then! read more

Great bbq! We usually order takeout. But dining in is also a good option. Either way service is very efficient. The personnel is very friendly, they make everyone feel welcome. Ambience is comfortable, not too loud. Generous portions. I wish they had corn on the cob on the menu. read more

I actually tried BJ's at a Yelp event and was blown away. The ribs and sides they provided were excellent. Decided to try their actual restaurant and wasn't disappointed. I tried the tritip sandwich with was good. Personally, I wasn't impressed with the bbq sauce, but I'll give it another shot. The meat was well cooked and good. I enjoyed the sides, especially the sweet potato crunch! Try this if you like enjoy sweets. Really enjoyed the restaurant setting and environment. Felt right at home for a western style restaurant. The server was friendly but slow to take our order. I don't think this reflects the restaurant as much as it does the situation/server. I'd definitely try BJ's again and would recommend to friends. read more

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BJs BBQ in Sparks smelled like smokey barbecue heaven when we walked in. I think they have the best corned beef hash in town. (Tied with The Stone House, maybe) Even the tiny applesauce is great. The grits are amazing! Lightning fast service with a smile. read more

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Excellent food and service. Everything was very delicious and the staff was very friendly and professional. I will definitely be back read more

BJ's Nevada Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Fantastic Experience from Start to Finish! This was our first time here, and we had a great experience from beginning to end. We arrived on a Friday at dinner time with a group of six adults and two children. Despite the busy hour, we were seated within five minutes, and our food arrived in about 15--impressive! The service was excellent--friendly, efficient, and attentive. The portions were huge, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. It's definitely a lively and noisy place, but the fun and welcoming atmosphere made it all part of the experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The ambiance was nice, about what you'd expect for a bbq joint, and they were able to accommodate our large party. Service was friendly and efficient. The brisket was a tiny bit on the dry side but that didn't stop me from eating it. The cornbread was great and oh my goodness the sweet potato crunch was incredible. Get that or fail at life. The portion sizes were also plentiful. read more

Loved the food! We tried the tri-tip, ribs and bbq chicken. This was the second time we tried the ribs and I still think they are the best thing on the menu. The sides were just as tasty, beans, Mac and cheese and sweet potato crunch. The sweet potato crunch is like a mashed sweet potato with nuts. Service was pretty good and everyone was very laid back. The restaurant itself is nice and cozy and smells perfectly of bbq :) read more

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Amazing food! Had the brisket with mac and cheese and dirty rice--everything was absolutely delicious. The brisket was tender and flavorful, the sides were perfectly seasoned, and the whole meal hit the spot. This place is a great little hole-in-the-wall BBQ joint with tons of character. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! Food was delivered fast with a smile! read more

BJ's Nevada Barbecue - Brisket. Dirty rice. Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Ordered half a pound of brisket and tri tip. Unfortunately th brisket was overcooked or dry. Also tri tip was flavorless, too chewey as well. Mayhe it was just that batch of meat that we ordered but definitely not worth spending all that money for. Also got country potatoes and was not told it had bacon in them. My brother is allergic to pork so that was a really bad experience. read more

Always have great food and the staff there is amazing!!! Friday night for the fish fry or Saturday for the seafood boil, the brisket is great any day of the week. Oh and the fresh cinnamon rolls for breakfast makes a great start for the day!!! This is my favorite place for great meal! read more

I dropped by BJ's Nevada Barbecue to get their Wednesday Weekday Special: 3 BBQ Beef Ribs platter. As soon as walked up to the restaurant, the mouth-watering aroma of BBQ filled the air and as I walked through the door, I was warmly greeted by their hostess/cashier. I placed my order and didn't have to wait long until receiving my to-go order. The food was plentiful, aside from the ribs I also received 2 side items: dirty rice and potato salad plus a cornbread muffin. All the food tasted good, I especially liked the cornbread and the dirty rice. I also got a container of bourbon bbq sauce and it had a pretty strong bourbon taste. Overall, this was great initial visit: the staff were super-nice, the food was tasty, good portions and decent price. I look forward to coming back and trying the other items on their menu. read more

in a parking lot with random/homeless which was noticed outside, be aware of safety the restaurant was clean great service from the staff food togo was great, ordered the bbq feast with 1/2 pork ribs, 1/2 beef brisket, 1/2 bbq chicken with 2 sides macaroni and cheese and bbq beans pork ribs were great, flavor, and not dry beef brisket was moist and soft bbq chicken was soft, not dry, and tender it includes 2 sides which I selected macaroni and cheese with bbq beans the macaroni was light in flavor bbq beans were great I like how their bbq sauces are warm and thin, so its not super thick and dry great bbq, will be back for more in the near future! read more

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We were told about the updated brunch menu and it did not disappoint! We were seated promptly and had the friendliest server! She had excellent recommendations for the cocktail menu, as well as the type of bbq sauce would be best for my brisket. We were tucked into a corner and the atmosphere was lively, without being overwhelming. We enjoyed the jalapeño cocktail and strawberry mimosas and definitely plan to visit again real soon! read more

BJ's Nevada Barbecue - Brisket and eggs! - Barbeque Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

This place almost nailed it, and we'd definitely come back - but there were a few hiccups that kept it from being a perfect BBQ experience. Let's start with the good: the food is legit. The brisket was juicy and full of flavor, ribs were tender with just the right smoky bark, and the portions? Absolutely generous. Our table feasted on everything from BBQ fries loaded with meat and cheese to classic plates with mac & cheese, baked beans, cornbread, and potato salad. Everyone left full and happy in the food department. But the ordering situation was a bit of a mess. We were handed brunch menus at 1:45pm, placed our orders right around 2pm, and then the server came back to say brunch had ended. Two of us had to completely reorder - and while the lunch/dinner menu was way more exciting, others at our table were stuck with what they originally picked and would've liked the chance to switch too. Service was friendly but could have been more organized with communication - especially since it clearly impacted our meal decisions. Drinks were cold, the vibe was casual and lively, and we appreciated the fun Cajun specials they advertise (we'll be back for that seafood boil!). If they can tighten up the front-of-house logistics, this could easily be a five-star BBQ spot. As it stands, 3.5 stars for great food, solid drinks, and a slightly fumbled guest experience. read more

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We came for an early dinner and were seated at a table in the bar which was full of employees laughing and gossiping, probably should have asked for a booth in the dining room, but whatever. We ordered the bad ass fries. The chili was almost sweet and the fries were cold and sprinkled with unmelted cheese. A quick pop under the broiler would have made so much better. The brisket was tasty, and not too fatty. We also had the western bacon cheddar burger. It was good. The onion rings could use some seasoning to the batter. They were kind of bland. Burger itself was good and huge! The corn bread was kind of boring. Need to add some cheese or green chilis to make it a little more exciting. The service was excellent. The Jack honey and lemonade cocktail was delicious! read more

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I am writing because the parking lot SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! How about getting on the management company and re-stripping the parking spots. You're losing a lot of parking because we can't see any of the lines. Pakring all over the place. Also, how about a little more meat on the ribs?? Getting a little cheap on the amount found, but otherwise good food and service. Open back up on Sunday for breakfast please!!!!! read more

Absolutely will not disappoint. Old school BBQ at it's best. Service, value, great food. read more