BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is a popular American casual dining chain famous for its handcrafted beers, Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, and its iconic, world-renowned Pizookie dessert. If you're looking to watch a Padre game (like me) or grab a late-night bite, this high-energy hub in the heart of La Jolla is your best bet. It features a large distribution of big-screen TVs throughout the restaurant and maintains a lively, bustling atmosphere (especially during happy hour). I ordered the bone-in wings with traditional buffalo sauce and a side of fries 9/10. The sauce was thick and glossy. Each wing was perfectly coated with a sharp vinegar tang, rich melted butter, and some heat from the cayenne pepper. The fries were extremely salty (literally had to scrape off the salt from each french fry). My cousin ordered a half-rack of baby back pork ribs 9/10. The meat was falling-off-the-bone. Perfectly seasoned and nicely coated with a house made tangy bbq sauce! For dessert we shared the pumpkin Pizookie! That chocolate drizzle- chef's kiss! Overall, service was impeccable! Our server was friendly, attentive, and very polite! Kind of surprised I don't come here more often! Cheers ya'll. read more

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I know people love this place. I've tried over the years and gone to different locations. I'm just not a fan and probably never will be. That being said my Bestie loves it here. It's her happy place. We were doing some pre-wedding shopping at Nordstrom Rack and all met up here for dinner and drinks. I did not order any anything to eat, but I did see a ceramic bathtub cocktail reminiscent of bobby Mcgee's Old bathtub/toilet drinks. This really excited me my mom threw my bathtub away. The bathtub that every Barbie doll took a bath in when I was a kid. Before getting way too excited I realize that this might be an acrylic or plastic tub. I asked the server and they told me it was ceramic my excitement level rose again. Then I asked do I have to buy the sugary glow cube rubber, ducky beverage or can I swap it out for another beverage. The news was even better. I didn't need to buy the beverage at all. I could buy the bathtub for 10 bucks. So yes, I ordered the bathtub and I also ordered a margarita on the side I managed to swipe a bite of my husband's food. What more do I need? The excitement of my BJ's ceramic bath bathtub remake of a bobby Mcgee's bathtub made my day. Thank you, BJ's I imagine my friend will force me to come back. Can you have a ceramic toilet by then please read more

Just not worth it. The pizza was like Pizza Hut but drier yet saucy as well. The dessert cookie was like pillsbury premade that'sbeen refroze then thawed and cooked. No good. Ice cream was good. Looooong wait for the food even though we preordered to go. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Like Pizza Hut but drier yet saucy - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

We went here for lunch. They have nice specials which are priced reasonably and they include a mini Pazooki. I thought that was great and really enjoyed what I ordered. This location also has a few nice outdoor patios which would be nice for a get together with a group. read more

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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE @ LA JOLLA Parking is available right out front, and it's usually super easy since the restaurant is located in a small plaza. We came on a Thursday night, and there were hardly any people, so we had no trouble finding parking or getting seated. However, we came back on a Tuesday, and it was a completely different experience. The parking lot was packed, and we ended up waiting about 30 minutes for a table. If you're visiting on another weekday, though, you likely won't have much of a wait. The main reason my boyfriend and I came was for their $13 Pizookie Meal Deal, which is such an amazing value. It includes an entrée of your choice and a mini Pizookie, making it perfect if you're craving both dinner and dessert. I ordered the Double Smash Burger with fries and upgraded my dessert to the S'mores Pizookie. Oh my gosh, the S'mores Pizookie was one of the best desserts I've ever had. It was cooked to perfection, perfectly gooey, sweet, and absolutely delicious. I loved it so much that I came back again just for it. It's honestly something I've been dreaming about ever since. The Double Smash Burger was also really good, with fresh, crispy fries on the side. My boyfriend ordered the chicken sandwich, and I actually thought it was even juicier and more flavorful than my burger. That being said, I still really enjoyed my meal and would happily order it again. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere with plenty of indoor seating, and they also offer outdoor seating if you prefer eating outside. Overall, this is a great spot for a casual meal, especially if you want to take advantage of the Pizookie deal. I'll definitely be back! read more

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We were seated by Hanna and the seat was still wet. My wife asked if she can wipe it down and she stated that it will still look like that. That comment ruined our evening. When our server jewel K came up to us and greeted us with a smile or evening, turn out to be better she always checked in on us. Food was good. read more

Will come back to. Needed to check in before leaving then I will finish the review so far so good. The hostess was friendly and helpful. The waiter came to the table fairly quickly to take our orders. read more

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06.14.2026 Sunday Went here to celebrate my daughter's post college graduation ceremony. Party of 20+. We made reservations a month in advance for 430-5pm time frame. BJ's kept my reservation. As we arrived we were greeted by the host and immediately sat us down. My party ordered drinks and appetizers. All were being delivered as other people were arriving and ordering. I was happy about our waiter/waitress taking the initiative to handle orders. I wish I knew their names, they were doing a fantastic job! Appetizers, main entrees, pizza, and beverages were all arriving promptly. The quality of food was fantastic. All was delicious. The ambiance was great. We sat at the outdoor patio area. It was a hot day, by 5pm we were feeling the ocean breeze. It was not packed as I expected which came to a big surprise. That made the vibe even better. Clean restrooms is a plus. Plenty of parking, but all is pending on the day of time. We happen to get lucky with available parking. Since it is close to UCSD, this is definitely a spot to host any event. Staff is friendly and professional! Kudos to them. Delicious food and awesome service, exceeded my expectations. I will definitely will be back if I am in the area. Great experience. Thank you! read more

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Stopped for a quick or what we thought was going to be lunch. We were greeted right away but the food took such a long time to come out. We asked for some ketchup which never arrived until we were almost done with our meal. They had one server for a lunch rush and the restaurant was not full so I'm not sure if it was a delay in service or the kitchen. We were never asked if we wanted another soup or salad for the lunch meal we had. Other customers were getting irritated and were asking to close out their bill and cancel their dessert orders. Highly disappointed on the amount of time it took to enjoy a simple lunch. read more

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This is a Happy Hour review for BJ's. Recommendation: YES ! I was seeking a margarita and some HH food, and BJ's did it for me. My order of a Happy Hour Brewhouse Margarita ($6) arrived in a large simple glass, salted rim, too much ice, a slice of lime and orange, and some margarita mix, which was a bit light on alcoholic content. I found to be just right, all things considered. My solid food order was Happy Hour Chips & Dips ($4) which was a large tray supporting containers of good guacamole and tasty salsa, accompanied by a generous amount of fresh, warm corn chips. Perfect food for Happy Hour ! The server was Taylar D, soft-spoken, and very efficient. Good job ! read more

Casual night at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse and it did NOT disappoint Deep dish pizza loaded, drinks flowing, but the real star? the Pizookie Warm, gooey, crispy edges + cold ice cream = instant happiness Perfect spot for happy hour, chill vibes, and big portions with friends Would you try this? https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gMDr5e/ read more

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse served up a bountiful bowl of clam chowder, tender flavorful medium-well ribeye, and an eye catching pizookie Dubai style. Staff were helpful throughout our large group (seven people) dining experience. read more

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COLE GENUINELY TOOK CARE OF US, COLE IS MY GENUINE GOAT, theres nothing better than walking into a BJ's and hearing that Cole will be your server #ColeFanClub read more

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We came here for an office lunch with a fairly large group of about 10 people and were seated on the outdoor patio. Unfortunately, the service was pretty slow from the start. It took quite a while for someone to come take our orders, and we waited even longer just to get water for the table. As a vegetarian, I found the menu pretty limited when it came to main dishes. I ended up ordering the Protein Bowl without any meat. Nothing on the plate was warm, and several of the ingredients, especially the corn and beans, tasted like they came straight from a can. For a dish that cost around $20, I expected a lot more. Overall, the experience was disappointing, and I wouldn't recommend this place if you're vegetarian and looking for substantial meal options. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Protein bowl - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

I have been wanting to try this place for a while, and I recently got the opportunity to go with a group of people! I tried the lucky ducky cocktail and the Korean sweet & spicy chicken sandwich. The cocktail came in a fun, bathtub-shaped container, filled with a plastic duck and decorative ice cubes that lit up. It tasted sweet with a hint of coconut after each sip, and I loved the display, but I felt that it was a bit pricey. The service was a little slow, but I enjoyed my Korean sweet & spicy chicken sandwich, served with a side of fries. The sandwich was messy - I needed so many napkins - but it was not overly sweet. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd definitely come back here again with a group. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Korean Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

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I came here today, October 3rd, and unfortunately, I did not have a good experience. I'm 19 and I also work in food service, so I completely understand that working in this industry can be exhausting and that everyone has bad days. However, being tired or having a bad day does not give you a reason to be rude or disrespectful toward customers. My friends and I were actually really excited to eat here. We were having a great time at first and were looking forward to enjoying our food together. It was also my friend's birthday, and I had a surprise planned for her. Unfortunately, I couldn't even properly let our server know about the birthday surprise because of how impatient and dismissive she was being. It also took about 40 minutes just to get a cookie. I completely understand that you guys may have been busy, but if there was going to be a long wait, we should have been told beforehand. At least let customers know the expected wait time so they can decide whether they want to wait. What bothered me the most was the way we were treated. We were rushed while trying to decide what to order and were spoken to in a way that felt very disrespectful. Just because we're young doesn't mean we should be treated like kids. We're customers, and we deserve to be treated with kindness and respect like anyone else. I understand having a stressful or exhausting day, especially working in food service, but that doesn't excuse being rude or bratty toward customers. We came in excited to celebrate and have a good time, and unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. Better communication, patience, kindness, and basic respect would have made a huge difference. read more

I don't really go to BJ's for the food but I love their pizookies. This location gets very packed and parking can also be limited because it's in a busy plaza. This time I got the cookie butter, dubai chocolate, and strawberry shortcake pizookies. All of them were amazing, I couldn't pick a favorite. We had to wait about 15 minutes after ordering but they came out warm and goey. Pizookies are the perfect sweet treat! read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Food here is good, but service lacks! On a Sunday night waiting 20 minutes for a pizookie is kinda whack. Best thing I ate here was the new smash burger! read more

BJ's is always open late and we came here just for that since we arrived in LaJolla late in the evening and was hungry. We also have this in the Bay Area and it's pretty slow service though. This place is a little faster service. Food is good. Good for groups or just to hang out at the bar to watch sports. We shared their BJ's personal pizza and new sampler platter. The sampler had bbq tri-tip sliders, mozzarella sticks, chicken wings and spinach queso dip. Everything was good but I really liked their pizza and chicken wings the best. Oh I chose the lemon pepper flavored wings with bone-in. We also had blue moon beer tap. Would have loved to have Pzookie dessert but I couldn't fit anymore food in me. LOL. Those are a must have! Inside the restaurant was decent and seemed new but so dark inside to see what I was reading on the menu or trying to eat my food. Servicer was good, friendly and she tried her best to accommodate us while waiting for our meals. Would come here again. [108R,2025] read more

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Each fall I look forward to the arrival of BJ's pumpkin ale! Stopped by for a delicious early dinner. Service is impeccable, ambiance is relaxing and comfortable. Plus they have numerous flat screen tv's playing various sports. So if you're into watching sports this is a good place to go. read more

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My group and I had a wonderful experience at this BJ's location a few nights ago! The food was wonderful, as it is at most locations. The atmosphere is typically with you would expect from this chain, although the bathrooms were specifically well kept and had a nice cool ambience to them that I particularly like with restrooms; when the lights are too bright, and when the vibe is off in the restroom, that's something I take note of, and this was the opposite in all the best ways. What really sit out was the service: our server, Jasmine, did a phenomenal job. She was extremely friendly, made excellent suggestions, and she earned compliments and appreciation from the entire table. I want to make sure that she gets the recognition that she has more than earned. In short, we all had a great time and we would be down to visit this location again. read more

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Cole was very attentive and friendly! We were a big party and he served us with great service. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Food is on par and I love that BJ's has different deals every day. The only issue is how long everything takes. My friend and I were there for almost two hours, and it was just the two of us. The pizookies are always delicious and definitely live up to the hype. But if you're looking for a quick bite or have plans after, BJ's might not be the best choice. The place is usually loud and crowded, so expect a busy atmosphere. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Ordered 11 items through the BJ's app the night before for an 11:45 AM pickup the next day, Tuesday, September 22. Plenty of lead time. This wasn't a rush order. I showed up at 11:39A, early. Just wanted them to know I was there and ready to take the food as soon as it was ready. Was told it would be another 10 minutes. Came back at 11:52, still nothing. The hostesses were doing their best and kept checking for me, that's not on them. What's on the restaurant is that a small pickup order placed with over 14 hours notice somehow wasn't ready 20 minutes past the pickup time. The guy who turned out to be the executive manager (and a shareholder, per his business card) walked past me carrying soda bottles, asked if I needed help, said he'd check, and vanished. Never came back. I had to ask a hostess to physically go get him from his office. Food finally showed up at 12:05, 20 minutes late. Two orders of fries had spilled loose into the takeout bag instead of staying in their containers. I had a meeting starting at noon half a mile away and now I was walking in late holding a bag of soggy fries. When the manager finally reappeared, I asked what happened in the kitchen. He wouldn't answer. Just said they were understaffed. I asked if he ran the place. He said yes. A Tuesday lunch with one guy at the bar and maybe six other people in the whole restaurant, and they still couldn't execute an 11-item pickup order on time. If you're a shareholder and you can't staff your own restaurant to handle a slow Tuesday, you don't get to shrug and blame "understaffed" like it's weather. He asked what he could do to "make it right". I said that he couldn't make it right because getting it to me on time was what could have made it right. 20 years in La Jolla, used this location for convenience a handful of times. Never again. Skip it. read more

Been here a couple times but this most recent visit was great. All four of us ordered off the $13 meal that includes a mini pizookie. There are a handful of dishes to choose from, like a personal pizza, burger, and chicken parmigiana pasta. Also tried the wings and chips with salsa and guac. I ordered the pasta and it was a solid meal. Came with a hearty piece of chicken and good heap of noodles. No complaints about the apps. Enjoyed my hibiscus mezcalrita. Loved that we all picked different flavored Pizookie. The cookies n cream pizookie was too good. Our server was great and checked up on us frequently. Super friendly; I think her name was Cassidy. read more

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We were a group of 18 for lunch today, were very pleased with the seating, food and service. Hard to accommodate such a large group, especially since we needed separate checks. Would go again. read more

Stopped in for Happy Hour. Cold beer! Great service! Ordered Sliders and Mini Deep Dish. Sliders tasted great (x4) but mini deep dish pizza was too soft and doughy and didn't taste that good. Place was very clean. Parking was a little limited I'd come back but not order the pizza. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Happy Hour Menu (as of Aug 2025) - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Hate to give one star reviews.. This place is run down significantly since we been here few years ago. From the plastic wrapped menu, to the table and silverware- everything feels sticky and unhealthy. Ordered 3- course weekend special. Wedge salad was ok, but prime rib steak and baked potato were extremely poor quality. Seems to be that steak was cooked before and not even grilled...Total disappointment. Did not expect that from the reputable brand restaurant in the heart of La Jolla. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful. Definitely not recommend this location for food wise read more

I would rate this place a 3.9. The food was good, it's a chain restaurant. The service was decent, about 20 minute wait time for food. The ambiance was roudy, very loud bar like scene. But fun if you wanna go out and watch football games or other sports games. The ahi salad was not good, so definitely skip that. But the pazookie was amazing, most of the food here is good. I've been here so many times and the food definitely is up and down in terms of freshness/preparedness, but overall a better chain than most. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ahi salad - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Attended the last Beer Pairing Dinner at BJ's La Jolla on July 13th. Let me just say that it was so much fun! Camryn and Johnny were FANTASTIC! The food was good and the atmosphere was enjoyable. Sitting outside on the patio on warm summer evening at this spot is a recommend! Do it! read more

I didn't know BJ's has a $13 meal deal that has a small dish with a small pizookie! Such a great deal and it's perfect if you don't want to feel too stuffed. Our server was great and always checked up on us. read more

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Had a wonderful lunch, tri-tip, baked potato and salad. Food was perfect and service even better. Garvey was excellent; timing was perfect.

This is a fabulous restaurant! We had the best server, Quenton, and couldn't ask for better service always with a smile! We had burgers for lunch- yummy but the french fries were fantastic!!!The menu is varied, steaks looked delicious, and it was clean and neat - even the rest room was perfect!!! Thank you to Quenton and all the staff and Manager!!! read more

First it was a going away celebration for one of our nurses in our team. Seated outside and ordered from happy hour menu. Our server was Andrea and she was great . Loud outside with cars driving by . The mozzarella sticks had the pull and the pizzas were good. Chips and guacamole nothing special . Forgot about the slider we had too was okay . Food is so so here but service was great . read more

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Great staff, great food. Wonderful to have them in the neighborhood. Avocado rolls are the best!

Always consistent, always good, always fun service, always lively - and the food came quickly and it was piping hot - husband had a salad that looked better before he mixed it - sorry - and I wanted a small pizza - ham and pineapple - thank you very much! - nice and deep dish and hot hot hot. The beer was cold and delicious and though from a tap, did not give us that tap headache you can get from nasty tap lines. Cheers to clean tap lines! Just happy to not have to cook in my moms tiny electric kitchen, and just relax with a few beers while someone else cooked! read more

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i will be returning to this establishment again just because o cole. w service, w food, w ambience, w server, w cole #colefanclub #wcole #cole4lifer read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - THE GOAT COLE AND THE TABLE - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

very good service from cole. ive taken over this review, cole is a crazy good server #cole4life read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

WE LOVE PIZOOKIE TUESDAY!!! We came around 9pm and it was PACKED, but we got a seat pretty quick for a table of 3. Dubai chocolate pizookie (7/10): I've been looking forward to this for forever. The pizookie is just a brownie with some pistachio spread and knafeh. However I feel like I was kinda underwhelmed because there wasn't enough pistachio and I felt like I was just eating a brownie with knafeh. Monkey bread pizookie (8.7/10): Wow, the first couple of bites I didn't care for this but the more I ate, the more hooked I got. The monkey bread tastes like a bunch of cinnamon roll chunks, but everything was so soft and fresh! This pizookie was so big, my friends and I couldn't even finish it. I would definitely get this again! Chicken bacon ranch piadina (8/10): For a $13 meal with pizookie included, the portion was really big. The piadina came out nice and crunchy, with a lottt of cheese. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Dubai chocolate pizookie, monkey bread pizookie, chicken ranch piadina $13 meal deal - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Absolutely horrible experience we didn't even get to sit down it was so poorly managed. Walked up as a party of 2 was told a 1 hour wait. Okay got on the waitlist. Our number was put in wrong so we had to go back and check. Then told 15 minutes 4 separate times and then told even if we get sat it will be a 2 hour wait for food. So now i'm waiting almost 4 hours for food and to get seated? Multiple parties of at least 20 were sat so you can't inform us that theres 2 large parties when we first walk up i'm absolutely sure it was known these parties were coming and if they didn't and got sat before us thats even more ridiculous. I've worked in the service industry before so I completely understand a busy day but not informing your walk ins of a 4 hour wait is horrible customer service and shows how poor management is. I've been to Bjs plenty of times over 10 years and have never experienced such poor service before. Will never be coming back to this location again. We are actively still waiting just to see how long our "1 hour wait" is by the way currently sitting at 2 hours and 30 minutes read more