Overall a very pleasant experience. Due to my food sensitivities, I looked up their allergen menu ahead of time and discovered I could consume two items on the menu: ginger beer, and Enlightened Strawberry Fields Salad (comes with grilled chicken on top). I visited this establishment on Sunday 5/11/25 with three other individuals, one of whom had made reservations for us ahead of time. Thank goodness for the reservation, because the restaurant was full to capacity, even the bar area was completely occupied. I arrived a bit before the reservation time, sat at the bar and ordered a Ginger Beer (a delectable non-alcoholic drink). Cassie was the bartender, and very friendly and attentive. When the reservation time arrived, our party was directed to our booth, which could have used a good wiping down on the seats and a good sweep under the table, but the table top was clean and we all sat down. With it being so busy, I'm not surprised the seating and floor were not spotless. The rest of the group ordered two appetizers: Fried Couscous Mac & Cheese Balls, and Chicken Pot Stickers, of which they all loved both items, but truly raved about the Fried Couscous Mac & Cheese Balls. One individual ordered a BJ's IPA and really enjoyed it as well. One individual ordered the Chicken Alfredo and it was a bit on the dry side, and the waitress obligingly brought them more Alfredo sauce. Other than that, all four of us enjoyed our meals. My Enlightened Strawberry Fields Salad (without cheese or pecans) was very fresh and tasty. Since I'm limited on what I can eat here, I may or may not return...but that has nothing to do with the quality of the food , the service, or the environment. read more

I have to update my review as my last visit was disappointing unfortunately... we were there for almost three hours, waited for our appetizer for almost 1 hour; entrees for 1 hour; and dessert for almost 30 min. My food (sandwich) was cold and soggy and the fries were missing... we saw a bunch of people leave because they were not getting greeted, we saw people next to us getting the wrong food orders or just waiting for a long time like us. We did have a new server but everyone else in other sections seemed to be okay. I am not sure what happened as this has not been an issue before here or anywhere else when a server is new. Perhaps they were slammed? Short staffed? No idea. I also had two coupons and asked the server to scan my barcode as stated on the app so I could use them together (he asked another server if that was allowed and he said yes). Then he tried my phone numbers and "nothing came up" and apparently management just said "sorry, at least we got your birthday dessert off"... even though I had the app right in front them? oh well I guess. Had to ask for a box 3-4 times. It was just painful. By the time we finished our appetizer we wanted to go home but couldn't. I wanted to express these concerns in person but my husband did not let me due to the server being new, which I understood. I'll continue to come in because my husband loves it, but I really wish new servers got more training or less tables, as he expressed concern on having so many tables on his second day, maybe he was overwhelmed. read more

"We visited BJ's Brewhouse last night to celebrate my daughter's 15th birthday with a group of about 15 people. We called ahead to let them know we were coming and made it clear that checks would be separate per family. They assigned us two servers--one was excellent, the other was subpar. Early in the evening, a few of the girls went to the bathroom to take TikToks (as teenagers do). A manager followed them in, abruptly opened the door, and stood watching them. We didn't think much of it at first, but then the behavior escalated. After that first incident, the manager began lingering around our area--moving chairs, checking our check, and doing odd things just to stay nearby. She then walked away and began speaking to the other servers, and suddenly every employee in the restaurant was staring at our table. It was obvious we were being watched. The girls made another trip to the bathroom, and this time the manager sent an employee to watch them and actually videotape them inside the bathroom. I went over to ask the manager what was happening. She politely said, 'No sir,' and continued hovering. When it came time to settle our checks, we noticed that an 18% gratuity had been automatically added--something that was not done when we visited in January with an even larger group. Here's what really confirms what this was about: After all of this happened, three white young ladies went to the exact same bathroom. They were in there just as long as our girls were. Nobody followed them. Nobody watched them. Nobody videotaped them. They were left completely alone. And to the waitresses who were just trying to do their jobs under that manager--I'm sorry. You missed out on the $100 tip I was planning on giving each of you. But that doesn't matter. She made her point, and now I'm making mine. So to the night manager: I want to thank you for not having the integrity to answer the question honestly when I asked if there was an issue. But it's hard to explain away racism. It's hard to explain that you just don't like when Black kids exist in your space. I want to thank you for giving my children a complex about being Black in your restaurant. I guess it's good they learn early that there are people who will treat them differently for no reason other than the color of their skin. Train your staff better. Do better." read more

Classic American restaurant/sports bar. There are tons of spots to sit on floor and at bar, vast options to eat on the menu, TVs to watch different sporting events, and waiters constantly checking in on you. The food comes out decently fast, large portions and seems like good quality. Our table got the enlightened chicken salad: which was very big and fresh, the roast beef sandwich: which was huge and came with fries and coleslaw, and the classic burger: cooked at medium, which came with fries. The food honestly exceeded my expectations. Enjoyable meal. read more

When I go to BJ's, I'm usually picking up takeout. When you go through the front door and over to the left is the takeout counter. All the times I've been there. It's been the same woman working and she is so nice and amazing. She really gives above and beyond. The food is really good and the Pazooki's are great. read more

Love this place! Lexington is my second home and when I'm here I always return to BJ's. The staff is so cool and friendly, it's like I'm a regular...okay, maybe I am . Also, the garlic shrimp is read more

Well, we did not receive the same service today. It took quite a while to be greeted once we were seated. Our server was very mumbly so we had to ask him to repeat everything he said. We had our hearts set on sweet potato fries only to find out well after we placed our order that they were out. Not only was this disappointing but it extended our wait time to receive our food. We ordered an appetizer, queso, which was very plain and overpriced for chips and dip. For our entrees, we ordered the Philly cheesesteak and Italian chicken parm. The Philly had a decent spice to it, which was much more profound given we couldn't find our waiter for refills. We were undecided on a dessert so we went with the pizookie trio. All in all, we like the menu variety and the food was satisfactory, but service today was a major let down. read more

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Our waiter was Jessica J, absolutely wonderful! She was quick, our food came out on time, it was hot, and delicious! We ate all the pizza before we could take a picture... we also had the couscous Mac n cheese and the wings! Everything was just delicious! Despite a busy night, the ambiance was great, it wasn't too loud or overly stimulating! We will visit again soon!! read more

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I will always recommend this place. The food is incredible, the service is fast and friendly, they have an exceptional beer list and cocktail menu, dessert is some of the best you can find. I always get the Parmesan crusted chicken and it is to die for. My husband gets the jambalaya and thinks that it is one of the best things on the menu. You can't go wrong with whatever you get here even their soups are delicious. The restaurant is clean and the vibe is nice, very open. If you're looking for great food, a good environment and fast friendly service. This is where you need to go! read more

Very disappointed in our meals. My Seared Ahi tuna salad was so drenched in dressing that it was soggy. My husband had the opposite problem, his chicken Alfredo was severely lacking in sauce. The noodles were actually stuck together in places. The highlight of the night was the wedge salad. No refills offered on our water or coffee and minimal service. read more

My wife and I visited this restaurant Saturday September 27th. The wait was less than 5 minutes, then we were seated in the bar area. We didn't ask for this area but that was not a problem. We waited at least five minutes and no waiter/waitress came to our table. There were 3 employees( or people that dressed like wait staff) standing against the wall talking). The place was not that busy. A manager walked past our table along with a waitress that looked to be training another employee and they did not stop. We got up and went to the hostess station and informed the hostess that we had waited long enough for service and we would be leaving. No attempt was made to get us to stay. Seemed like a common occurrence. Barry J. read more

Had chip salsa and home made quac app , very good and plenty to share for happy hour $4 . Also had shrimp and garlic toast , also plenty to share for happy, very tasty ! Service in bar tables was excellent , our server Tyranny , was excellent ! read more

I've never been so dissatisfied with a restaurant. It's like they just slapped me in the face and laughed because I was the customer. I ordered a meal that includes a pzookie. We waited and waited for our desserts. Everyone in my party got their pzookies except me. So we waited longer. Eventually everyone else finished theirs. The waitress finally came back w the bills and said she was just told they were out of the one I requested. After asking for another flavor, she was like 'our kitchen is so backed up, I'm not sure how long it will take.' Mind you, we'd already been there almost 2 hours as the kitchen was so backed up. We had to leave at this point. She said the manager will give you a gift card. When I finally got it, it was only $5. The mini pzookie was 5.59. Not even enough for one. Mind you we already paid for it. The nerve and disrespect for customers by management is terrible. Makes me what to just shred up the card and never return. read more

Bad experience from the get go. Got my name in over the phone and when we arrived we were told 5 or 10 minutes. We waited over half an hour. My food was cold. We left before one of the guys got their dessert because we'd been there almost 2 hours. And the checks were wrong. And it was freezing. Horrible! read more

Our dinner experience was acceptable. Our server was great, attentive and kind. However, my burger was incorrect and I received exactly 5 onion rings. I had asked for my cheeseburger plain and it still arrived with sauce all over it. I ended up receiving a new burger with my same 5 cold onion rings. My son's chicken was good and the app flatbread was okay too. Dessert was probably the best course. Expect the noise level to be high! read more

So, I'm in Lexington for work and this was an easy place to stop for a snack. Let me be clear, I am NOT a huge fan of chain restaurants...I like local trendy places....but I was happy I stopped in and would go back just for the amazingly friendly service. I only had the three dip trio, but it was delicious. The artichoke dip and guacamole were really good and the chips are warm, salty and crisp....SO good. I was pleasantly surprised! read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Three dip trio! - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

BJs is our go to for margaritas and pizza. The food quality is consistent. Noce place for casual good meal. The seri ice is good and hostesses are polite. My only and major negative is that the air conditioning is always on full blast to the point of discomfort. I wanted another marg but it was sooooo cold I decided to leave so that I could go outside to warm up instead. Bring a blanket :) read more

BJ's Brewhouse in Lexington never disappoints! The chicken wings with the dry rub have my vote for the best in town--cooked to perfection, seasoned just right, and full of flavor. Whether you're here for the food, the drinks, or the great atmosphere, this place delivers every time. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a solid meal and a great dining experience! The service was very good too. read more

The salted caramel cookie is supposed to come with a toffee cookie. But it came with a chocolate chunk cookee for someone that can't eat chocolate, it was a waste of money. I won't be coming here again. read more

i made a reservation a week in advance for 7 people on saturday at 7:15, the day of the reservation come and guess what? they tell me it's gonna be a three and half hour wait. excuse me? absolutely not. why would i, a person who planned ahead knowing she had a large group and was coming in on a holiday, wait three hours for a table when I made a reservation. the staff lacks competence and overall demeanor as I called to ask why I was being told my reservation would take three hours, and they told me that it "wasn't their problem." its ridiculous to put up with this for mediocre bar food. read more

Amazing service, great management. Was very friendly. Jerrica was an amazing server and took such good care of us! Got the smash burger and was wonderful. 10/10 experience will definitely be back read more

Our waitress Marissa was very proficient and excellent. My ribeye was cooked to medium when I wanted medium rare and when she went to check on us, we told her of my complaint. She got another plate to take my steak to show the chef and made the comment that she thought they were cooking my steak a little too long. But shortly after that, they brought out a new ribeye that was cooked medium rare. I had green beans and asparagus as my side. My husband had the tri-tip with pork ribs. They left the wet rub on the outside and just made the steak with the dry rub. He really enjoyed it. My friends had never been to BJ's before; so this was an experience for them. They had a cheese pizza and had leftovers. Very good. And BJ's chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and coleslaw. She also thought the food was good. Overall, we will continue taking people back here over and over throughout the years. read more

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Looking for American cuisine after a night of entertainment, you should stop by BJ's. This restaurant is within the confines of the Fayette Mall parking lot. My group arrived 1 hour before this location was set to close and our service was really good. The food was satisfying and the experience was festive. read more

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Great food and desserts, Lot of tables and booths waitress was friendly and fast. Great service. Environment is great. read more

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All three meals that we ordered were delicious. The problem was that the server never asked if we needed a refill of our water or alcohol drinks. My water was empty when my food was delivered. He was never even around to ask for anything. read more

Tried this for the first time recently and it was okay. The food I ordered was a bit greasy and I didn't love it. Atmosphere was fine. They have a bunch of tvs to watch sports. read more

Food and service was not good over all. Steak was horrible and chicken extremely hard and rubbery. Didnt see our server all night

Service was great and the food was good . The waiter was very pleasant and very friendly.

We live to sit at the bar when we come here. Heather is the best bartender in town. Friendly and very hard working. She out paces the other bartenders by a mile. Keeps the bar humming!! We live Heather! read more

I have been to BJ at least once a month for lunch. Why? Great lunch menu offerings that don't break your bank, food quality n taste, and great service. My last two times, Connor was our wait staff. He was the best of their staff in my opinion. I could tell that Connor enjoys his job- friendly, helpful, great service, cares to show that he wants you to hv a good dining experience at BJ. My last time, we ordered their Mon. half priced large pizza. The manager brought out our order n even put the first slices on our plates. One helpful suggestion, the women's rest room door has been banging loudly. You can hear it all over the dining room. Please get it fixed or adjusted. BJ is now one of my most favorite places for lunch in Lexington. read more

My sister, brother-in-law and I were in town for the Boy's State Basketball tournament and wanted to experience something different. BJ's was recommended by a friend. Everything about this place was amazing....the food, the white sangria and our service were outstanding. I ordered the brisket and bacon burger which was absolutely delish and cooked perfectly. I'm a sucker for a good white/peach sangria and this one hit the spot. My sister and BIL had the ribs and they enjoyed every bite. It wasn't as pricey as you would expect from such a beautiful atmosphere. It was worth every penny. I will definitely be back for another experience. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Brisket burger with bacon and white sangria! - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Disappointing first visit. Positives: nice menu, nice venue, friendly staff and very good beer selections Negatives: very slow service; salads mixed up; food quality "meh"; restrooms not clean. Will try again; but, only if in that area, as many other sites with better experiences nearby read more

I don't give 1 star reviews because every restaurant has a bad night and maybe we were a victim on this night.... My wife and I decided to eat here tonight because we love their food and usually have an enjoyable experience. Read on and hope that this is just a hand full of employees having an off night. I know COVID has changed things but you decide on the rest. I like the check in system where they page you when your table is ready. The hostess was stellar and should be running this place because she knew customer service unlike the rest of the group we were paired with tonight. After our 50 minute wait (no big deal given the pandemic and Friday night), we got our table that was in the bar area. Our waiter came up to us and took our drink orders and when he returned we ordered and appetizer which a runner delivered. That was the last we saw of any service or care on this night 9/19/2020. We were ghosted from there as we watched this waiter walk by us time after time over the next 25 minutes serving tables all around us. I went to the carry out stand and asked to speak to the manager but the person wouldn't get him so I asked for change and slapped an estimated payment plus "undeserved" tip on the table. My wife decided she wanted to make sure the manager knew that they might want to step it up in the future. The same kid suddenly found the manager for her and I listened in. He did not care or apologize about the situation. We just weren't important enough and I get it so will definitely take that into account on future trips out when figuring out where to eat with family and groups. We went to Roosters from there and got seated right away, watched the Lakers game and never had to look around for service. If we ever decide to step foot back in this establishment, I hope to write a 5 star review. read more

Food was ok. They keep the restaurant so cold everyone keeps their coat on while eating. Ruins the experience.

My wife and I stopped in here one evening when we were in this town. We decided to get the jalapeño burger and it was fantastic.

One of my favorite restaurants for a cheat meal. Tonight I had the Wednesday special ($10 loaded burgers & bottomless fries). I had the bacon cheeseburger. Since I was having a cheat meal and partaking in bottomless fries, I opted to trade my beef patty for a turkey patty. I feel like I made a great decision. The turkey patty was thick, juicy and well seasoned. My burger was absolutely delicious! I was able to shave some calories off the burger while I enjoyed my 2 orders of fries. Our server was great. She checked on us periodically and kept drinks refilled. Food orders came out quickly with no issues. Unfortunately I was stuffed after my burger & fries so I had no room for my favorite dessert, the pizookie. Luckily for me, they were having a promotion where you add $1 to your bill and it gets donated to No Kid Hungry. In return for your donation, you get a card for a free Pizookie on a future visit. So I'll be back soon for my dessert! read more

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Let me preface this review by stating that I chose this establishment for an impromptu birthday dinner because we had eaten here before and had a wonderful experience I was hoping to repeat. That being said, we did not have an opportunity to make reservations, as our original dining choice was cancelled due to a power outage. So arriving at BJ's, we were told there would be a 40-50 minute wait. But as explained, I felt based on previous experience that it was worth the wait, and almost said that to another group who were frustrated with their own wait time. We were a party of seven, so I knew the staff would need time to prepare, and we all waited patiently until a table was ready. We were seated at a table meant for 6, after 50 minutes exactly, so I didn't want to argue & took the chair in the walkway. We were met by a spunky waitress who was the best part of the experience (you rock Angel!). I ordered a beer flight & an old fashioned, and was impressed with the beer flight selection, having left it "dealer's choice" for our waitress to decide. She did great, having asked what types of beers I normally enjoy. Along with drinks, we ordered the calamari appetizer, which arrived in great time, and my two sons devoured it with no complaints. The beer flight really hit the spot, but unfortunately that's where the whole visit dropped off. The food took an incredibly long time to arrive, and while we were willing to wait, everything arrived cold. My mom's boneless wings and my own chicken sandwich were not even heating-lamp lukewarm. When we requested her wings be redone, even just microwaved, what we received back was clearly dunked in a frier and then tossed with buffalo sauce (she had ordered them dry rub). The boys ate their burgers, and my wife, father, sister, and myself just suffered through food that, given its temperature, was no better than something you would pick up in a gas station. Completely unacceptable, especially for the price. I can safely say I will never dine here again, except perhaps to just try the beer & an appetizer, but I (and my family) are the type that will go a decade or more of never gracing an establishment after a bad experience, there are just too many other options out there to give second chances, and that's just the reality. Service was excellent, drinks were great, appetizer was good, but the main course, after an extended wait, not worth the money. We let the waitress know, but are not the kind to complain or demand anything extra, we just won't come back. read more

Don't really now how I feel about this place. Reasonably priced but the menu is all over the place. If they just focused on a couple of items, this place would be great. The drink prices are very high two domestic beers for $12. Service was good very friendly and helpful workers. Just not impressed with the food quality. Don't think I'll be going back. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Mini Cheese Pizza - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Sad they have been out of bone in wings the past few times I have went over the past couple months. But the drinks and the food is always on point here. Our server was amazing and very quick with us. Everything we have tried here has been amazing,(unfortunately I don't have pics of all) but some of the things we have tried are, Ribeye, salads, chicken sandwich, salmon, bone in wings, kids burgers and pasta and turkey club. Nothing has disappointed! read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Kid starter fruit and garlic knot - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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So, it's Christmas time, but for many of us adults- yours truly included, although this time of year holds significant faith meaning, Christmas as that magical, wonderful holiday we remember from our childhood is, sadly, long gone. Our family has had such medical challenges these past couple years. I won't bore you with the details, but suffice it to say - it's not been easy by any stretch of the imagination. So finding Christmas is even more difficult when you've been roughed up and beaten down a bit by life. There is one thing that still makes my old(er) heart think Christmas and holiday season. Every year for many years now, in a tradition started way back when, a dear couple of friends who we only see about once a year, come to town on the same Friday in December each year and we meet up and have an early dinner together. I always have the pleasurable distinction of choosing the restaurant. This year - after my husband had a stroke in late 2019, nearly losing our lives to COVID in early 2020 and all the recovery aftermath from that, along with multiple oncologist visits this year and finally some wonderful news... we needed this dinner more than ever. This year I chose BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse. And I'm very glad I did. I chose BJs because I know there have have great food as we've had them deliver to our home all during the quarantine -- but another reason that I chose them is because they have such a varied and extensive menu. And they did not disappoint tonight. Everyone from one of the staff members named Logan, who I spoke to Thursday evening, along with his manager who helped me book a table even though the online app said no tables were available- to the staff who greeted us at the door --to our wonderful waitress and the excellent chef -- all these people helped to make this Christmas comeback dinner a resounding success. Yes, the food was delicious. My friend ordered New Orleans Jambalaya which he enjoyed immensely. His wife had the Parmesan encrusted chicken and my hubby and I, who are watching how much we eat, split an entree of lemon thyme chicken that was wonderful. And as we lingered over desert and refills of soda and as we again shared smiles and stories of our children and caught up on all the news... it happened! -- suddenly all the stress and gloom from the past two years slipped away and there --over desert at BJ's- I felt the spirit of the holiday season come back to me in the midst of good friends and good food and good service -- the perfect combination for old(ish) folks to find the smiles and the joy that represent the holiday season we remember. So I want to give a big shout out thank you to BJ's and their crew -- you had no way of knowing that the group of just another four people you seated on Friday night - had been looking forward to this evening together for a long time-- nor could you have known how much it meant to them to see one another and break bread together - but your service and food and atmosphere and staff were the perfect gift wrap to the gift of friendship we were sharing. Thank you, BJ's for playing your part in helping me to rediscover the spirit of this season -- spending quality time with those you love. Merry Christmas from the Coleman's. read more

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