Great service. It's a family business, and it was fun interacting with them! Food is fresh so expect a 20-25 minute wait. I got the wings, and they were massive! It tasted so yummy. I also got the onion rings which hit the spot. Definitely a cool place to stop by for some soul food. read more

BJ's Restaurant - wings and onion rings - Soul Food Near Me - Beacon, New York

I'll jump right to it: the sides are amazing. The collard greens are the best I've ever had; the potato salad might be, too. And the corn bread? I don't even like corn bread that much, usually, but I could go into BJ's just for that. Everything was fantastic. And the mains? I had both fried chicken and ribs. Both were delicious, very fresh, and tasty. I would probably just get some BBQ on the side because I like dipping sauces, lol. The overall ambiance and service were great, very friendly. But the food is the star for sure. Check it out ASAP! read more

So glad to have met Brenda and decided to have eaten here, considering the several choices Main st. has. Shared a delicious fish and chips with my sister and ordered a slice of each of the coconut pie and if I remember the second one was called lemon on lemon? read more

BJ's Restaurant - Fish and chips - Soul Food Near Me - Beacon, New York

Visiting Beacon and this was our first stop. Crazy enough as soon as we finished and was waiting for our uber to go back to our hotel..one of the local told us we had to try the food from here! Everything was perfect from the omelette to waffles to burgers and even the meatloaf! The highlight from here are the chicken wings! It was so good we came the next day just for the wings! read more

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Been here on several occasions the protein is always prepared well but sometimes the sides can be a hit or miss. However, today the sites were delicious mac & cheese collard greens and candy yams excellent very busy today for Saturday. Beacon New York was bustling with people and BJ's was bustling with customers. It's always a family oriented atmosphere. read more

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Very friendly staff and amazing food been here several times and the vibe is always the same

Delicious fish n chips, onion rings, fries and soups. The best part about it was the woman who ran in the place made you feel like you are an invited guest at her home. This was a truly special experience. read more

Great food and drink. Good specials. Good service too. Take out is easy too. Will continue to frequent this restaurant when in the area read more

It's good old-fashioned home cooking done right, hearty portions, and at a reasonable price. Our server was pleasant enough. They're still in Covid mode. Servers wear masks and there's sanitizer by the entrance. No Artisanal ingredients, no fancy descriptions, but when you know your ingredients; and you know your craft; the results are always incomparable and totally satisfying. My fried whiting wasn't greasy, the Mac & cheese was good. No complaints. No "Summer of Love" artwork or fancy fonts on the walls or menu. Read some reviews that said everything is canned or boxed. Whenever you see those U S Foods trucks coming out of a restaurant row what do you think was in the truck? Unless you're going to a high end restaurant; chances are pretty good they went to Restaurant Depot or U S Foods to get their ingredients a lot of it premade. All I want is a satisfying meal, sufficient portions, clean place and decent service. read more

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I had an interesting experience here to say the least... so 1 star off for a personal situation that was odd. However, the food was good. Salmon cake a bit dry, the catfish is where it's at. read more

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Wowwww oxtail was bomb, fried fish, collard greens, perfect cornbread, rice and peas al dente! Best part is the yellow cake with chocolate icing my fave childhood dessert made well, soft with not too sweet icing. Just wish she made sweet tea but yea I know this ain't the south! Well seasoned flavorful delish homestyle goodness. Thank you Brenda, her mom and team! read more

Great food and great people. They are closed now, ill have great memories of this place.

The service was great the woman at the counter is lovely, the food on the other hand was not. The fish I got was falling a part almost as if it was bad, not flaky like fish normally is. The Mac and cheese tasted like it was from a frozen dinner and my green beans had no flavor except for a hint of vinegar. The corn bread was not good either it tasted like it was refried in old butter. read more

Miss Barbara is one of the best soulful restaurants in the Hudson Valley. She has been in business for over 40 years and still going.

I love BJs and that it's one of the last long standing original local restaurants in Beacon. The food is great and the owners are kind that gives a real soul food charm. read more

This place has great soul food for a reasonable price. It is a local black owned business too so that's a major plus! We were first a bit confused about the service set up as it is similar to a pizzeria where you get your own drinks but also get waiter service. But let's get to the tasty food - we got a five wing dinner with coleslaw and yams side as well as bbq ribs as a side. The food takes about 15-20 minutes to come so just be prepared if you have plans after. The wings were fried to perfection -super crispy but juicy. I think most would probably want the food to be more salted but I like my food less salty. The coleslaw and yams were a nice contrast with the brown sugar, vinegar, and mayo to cut the grease from the wings. The bbq ribs were pretty tender, covered with ample bbq sauce but would taste even better if they were in the oven longer to get some caramelization. The service was great and the ambiance is a bit like an old diner. It seems to be a local fav spot as many said hi to the chef. It's great to see a business have that type of relationship with its local customers! Food: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Price: 5/5 read more

BJ's Restaurant - chicken wings with yams and coleslaw - Soul Food Near Me - Beacon, New York

I understand that it's a small business, and the menu clearly states " prices are subject to change and any given moment". Though even then I wouldn't have paid the amount I did for a second tier chopped BBQ chicken sandwich on a flimsy patty bun, that fell apart. Fact was I was incredibly hungry, so I finished what I ordered, though I certainly won't eat here again. read more

Food is nothing special just deep fried food. Took an hour to get meat loaf. In my opinion the diner in town is a much better value and experience. read more

Southern charm and food at it's finest... here in the Hudson Valley! The prices were super reasonable and the food was so good that I wish I was a regular. I was meeting a couple of friends here early in the morning on Thursday and walked about 30 minutes from my airbnb. The walk was beautiful and I didn't realize how hungry I was until I walked in. The scent of fresh cornbread, grits, eggs, and coffee permeated the already deliciously fresh air. It took me probably 10 minutes to figure out what I wanted to eat since everything I witnessed coming out of the kitchen looked great. I ended up ordering 3 eggs over-easy, sausage, bacon, and homefries (which comes with a side of toast). I'm pretty sure I spent more time looking over the menu then I did actually eating... seriously. It was that good. I tried a piece of my friends cornbread and it's pretttty up there with some of the best cornbread I've ever had. It was fluffy, moists, and layered with flavor. Oh and I love that the coffee is self-serve too since one of my pet-peeves is under-poured coffee. Even better than the food was the service. True southern hospitality at it's finest. I could so see myself moving up here and making this one of my local go-to spots. read more

BJ's Restaurant - Sausage, eggs, bacon, homefries, toast and a coffee! - Soul Food Near Me - Beacon, New York

Nursing a hangover is no easy feat, and my susceptibility to this fate seems to increase with age. A hearty, greasy meal is usually a good antidote but I initially led our group to a healthy spot focused on overpriced salad and quiche options. Our group scrunched their noses at the lackluster menu and so I led us to plan B, BJs, and boy oh boy was I glad I did. The restaurant provided flavors, value, and hospitality, which just might be the secret ingredients to get on the road to recovering from the previous night. You're really spoiled for choice at BJ's, because like a good diner you can order breakfast or dinner at any time of day. I ordered 2 scrambled eggs with American cheese and a salmon cake. The salmon cake had a bit too much flour and was the only item we got I wasn't thrilled about. The pancakes we ordered were crisp on the edges and fluffy in the interior, and the home fries my breakfast platter came with were perfectly spiced. I'd skip the mac n cheese, which didn't have enough bite to it, but the corn bread wonderfully toasted and buttery, as our server promised. The coffee here is great and self serve. Ambience wise, the restaurant doesn't seem like it's been updated at all in the 40+ years they've been open, but I think it adds to the charm of the place. On top of that our server was extremely warm and helpful, making me feel right at home. BJ's is a winner. read more

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Best value in the Putnam Dutchess area All homemade food Great menu and you can feed a family without going broke Excellent for food to go Excellent for single people and couples Totally no frills nonjudgmental Giant cakes!! Don't believe yelps hours just call them read more

BJ's Restaurant - Big yellow cake!!! PS open till 9 not 5 - Soul Food Near Me - Beacon, New York

Great soul food when you're in the mood, dinner comes with2 sides and the collard greens were super delicious. I will be going back soon, want to try the sweet potato pie read more

Food is always delicious! Staff treats you like family. My kids and I come here all the time... desserts are in a rotation but all of the options are soooo good just order your usual favorite or try something new...you won't be disappointed. We've had breakfast lunch and dinner. Our favorites are the biscuit sandwich, chicken and waffles, potato salad, corn bread. read more

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This is old Beacon. A holdover from before the high end coffee shops, the tattooed young'uns, and the artisanal everything moved in. Admittedly, it's not much to look at (and the service could use some work too); it's basically an old, decrepit diner. The booth we sat in was so poorly set up that the table was about an inch from my stomach, and a foot and a half away from hers. With nobody else in the entire place at prime brunchtime (we probably could've moved to a better table), my wife looked at me and whispered, "Where did you bring me?!" I asked how angry she was, and it was about an 8. But then we got our food. She got a sausage, egg and cheese on an essentially perfect biscuit. Judging by the tiny bite I got, it was the finest I've had in quite some time. Best of all, it was $3. Literally, $3. Even. My chicken and waffles came in at a comparatively astronomical $9.95, but I've paid more than double for a much smaller portion (I didn't finish it all - a rarity), and I've rarely been as pleased with the fry on the chicken. Juicy, crisp, excellent. With just a little hot sauce, some butter and syrup for the waffle, this was a perfect meal. After we finished up, utterly satisfied for a remarkably reasonable $13, my wife let me know her anger was all the way down to a 3. That may sound bad still, but it's as good as it gets since she married me. read more

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Here I am in Manila, Philippines for the past almost 10 years and as I'm going home I'm thinking how hungry I am and could go for some of that good, no, GREAT food I used to get at BJ's. Man oh man, don't I miss those delicious meals, especially those home-made cakes and she slices them BIG, too! Never again will I ever eat so good, but the other thought is, probably how much healthier I am, too! :) Still, I'd almost do anything to get a plate and order something right now. If there were International Delivery services for food, I'd be putting my order in now. read more

BJ's Restaurant - Soul Food Near Me - Beacon, New York

Their food is home cooked, made to order which makes it taste great! Prices are very reasonable and service is great too.

Chicken wings and oxtail truly hit the spot and were delicious. The wait for the food was a little longer than anticipated but worth the wait. If you're looking for a flavorful, hardy meal after hiking or trip to Bannerman Island, it's worth the stop. read more

The food is great!!! Very delicious! Cooked with love! I recommend this restaurant! Because the food is fresh and a lot of people order, you may have to wait a while so order ahead. read more

The fried chicken took soooo long, when it was finally served it was burnt on the outside and literally raw in the center. Completely killed our appetite. Starting to worry about getting sick from it. read more

BJ's prepare traditional Southern style food. There is board with whats available for the day , 95% of it is tasty. There several plates available. Mix n match what you want. Its best to call ahead since food takes 15 min. Very good place. The other places are cute but this place is the truth ! read more

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I was super happy to support this black owned establishment in Beacon. The food was definitely reasonably priced for the portions. I got the whiting (3 pieces) with rice and gravy, and the collard greens. The greens were simple but well flavored and I liked that the whiting was fried in a way where I didn't taste all the little bones. Heads up - there is a bit of a wait for the food, but I didn't mind. As my order was to go, we wandered along Main St. to check out other stores. Also, it's so hard to find good sweet potato pie these days so to see it here was delightful! And it tasted good as well. Tbh, my Beacon food experience has been underwhelming (looking at you specifically, Baja 328), so it was nice to find this piece of southern comfort. read more

The fried fish . Cornbread and French fries were very good . I enjoyed my meal . Fish and Chips

Delicious classic soul food. I got the fried fish and was happy to see that the restaurant used a corn meal batter. I grew up in the south and was happy to have this style of fried fish. read more

If you're looking for great soul food, and desserts, Bj"s will not disappoint. Fried chicken, fried fish, oxtails, collard greens, potato salad just a few of my favorites. Let me not forget the lemon cake or sweet potato pie. Friendly service and you'll always run into a friend to sit and enjoy your delicious meal with. Mrs. Barbara and Brenda cut no corners . Stop in , stop by. Dine in , take out. Main st. Beacon ny, best soul food in town read more

Food comes out at a slightly slower pace than normal, but what comes out is hearty and solid. Simple comfort foods, generous portions, reasonable prices, and consistently good to the palette. Perfect belly stuffer after a full day of hiking! Easily one of my favorite spots on Main Street! read more

BJ's Restaurant - pig feet w/my choice of 2 sides - Soul Food Near Me - Beacon, New York

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Great soul food when you're in the mood, dinner comes with2 sides and the collard greens were super delicious. I will be going back soon, want to try the sweet potato pie... read more

We visited twice the and the same results I asked was the food ie: side homemade. She said " Yes" the Mac and cheese was Stouffers. It wasn't bakedmac and cheese it was microwave. The Cabbage taste like water. The Sweet potato pie smelled like lard and it was old . You couldn't give me free gift card to return. Nope!! read more

I moved from Beacon a couple of months ago and still have dreams about Bj's fried chicken, mac and cheese, and colored greens. Their food never fails to disappoint. The chicken is always cooked to perfection. Juicy on the inside with a crunch on the outside. I would eat this meal on repeat for months until my arteries clogged and I died a happy death. Go. read more

So yesterday i was looking for a place to eat breakfast and i stumbled upon Bjs Restaurant. It was small and looked pretty ordinary. Drinks and coffee are self served. By the looks of it i thought the food was going to be horrible. Now for the food.. I ordered French toast with eggs and ham. My friend had the chicken and waffles. All i have to say is .....THIS IS THE BEST BREAKFAST I EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!! Please run to this location if you want good breakfast!! read more

BJ's Restaurant - French toast - Soul Food Near Me - Beacon, New York

This place is sooo good. Every time I'm in beacon I always stop here for breakfast. Grits are amazing!!! The food isn't anything fancy or extra, but it is just really well done with simple ingredients. Highly recommend that you stop by! read more