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

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

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a nice atmosphere with plenty of indoor seating, and they also offer outdoor seating if you prefer eating outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was great. We sat at the outdoor patio area. It was a hot day, by 5pm we were feeling the ocean breeze[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was not packed as I expected which came to a big surprise. That made the vibe even better[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean restrooms is a plus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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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

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 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect spot for happy hour, chill vibes, and big portions with friends[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would you try this? https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gMDr5e/ read more

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

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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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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 [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting outside on the patio on warm summer evening at this spot is a recommend![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Do it! read more

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

We went for a birthday celebration for our adult son on a Thursday night in July. This is our second time in this restaurant, and it has a variety of dinner items for everyone. The prices were reasonable, and we especially like the nightly specials. The food portion is big. It is a very busy restaurant and our server tried his best to be attentive. They gave a "free" dessert with candle to celebrate our son's birthday. 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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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

Pretty good for what it is. It's bar food. Nothing more. It hit the spot, and I have to meet the character limit to post 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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My husband and I came in from out-of-town Saturday evening, and wanted to come here for dinner. We knew it would probably be a bit of a wait given the world cup showing, but when we arrived, the hostess quoted us 10-15 minutes. 30 minutes later, we checked to see where we were only for the hostess to say that reservations were now coming in and they wouldn't be able to seat us for "a really long time". When we asked about how much longer, she said she couldn't tell and that it would "probably be really long." So we basically waited 30 minutes, double what we were quoted, only to find out we would never be seated. Super disappointing and unorganized. 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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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was roudy, very loud bar like scene.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But fun if you wanna go out and watch football games or other sports games.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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

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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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came to the La Jolla BJ's to celebrate a birthday and the atmosphere was absolutely electric! It's always so energetic here, making it the perfect spot for a fun night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with some drinks and shared a Deep Dish Pizza (the crust is always perfect) and a side of crispy fries. The best part? Since it was a birthday, we got a FREE Pizookie! There's nothing like that warm cookie and cold ice cream to finish the meal. Service was quick and the team was super friendly. 10/10 experience! 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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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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Cassiduy she was amazing great costumer service I will be back here 10/10000 recommend this place read more

Came in on a Tuesday during happy hour and had a pretty disappointing experience. The wait time to be seated was extremely long, even though I could see several empty tables open. When I finally sat down and tried to order the happy hour pizza, I was told they were completely out of it. I ended up getting the small burgers instead, but they were just okay--a bit dry. Definitely didn't live up to expectations for a happy hour visit. read more

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

Stopped in after Comic Con. Prime rib special was a great deal. Drinks were decent and reasonably priced. We had a large party and were seated outside. Overall our food was pretty good. Who doesn't like a Pizookie for dessert? We were too full after our meals so we ended up taking the Pizookies home. Nice warm chewy cookies topped with ice cream. Yum! Our server was nice but seemed a bit overwhelmed with the crowd of people that day. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Clam Chowder, Prime Rib, Honey Sriracha Brussels & Sprouts Garlic Shrimp With Parmesan Toast - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

We were told it would be a 5 minute wait, which turned into 30 minutes. They identified the table we would get, and it was waiting to be cleaned. However it took 30 minutes for them to take 3 plates and 3 cups from the table. Save your time, and drive to another location. read more

I love ordering take out from this location because it's easy to park and the food quality is just as good as if you were dining in. I appreciate how great they package the pizookie to go! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating and parking at this location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is good and they get busy in the evenings and weekends. read more

I spent 8 days in La Jolla and visited this place three times. The menu offers options for all tastes. I appreciated the quick checkout service at the table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom was clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the food was delicious. read more

It is the little things that make a place excel or bomb. Today, our waitress Brandi never offered a second glass of ice tea. I ordered the unlimited soup and salad combo. She never asked if I wanted more of anything. When it came to dessert, I had to remind her that mine came with a pizookie. She never checked back to see if we needed anything or if everything was tasting good. The soup I chose was the broccoli cheddar. It was very tasty, but they never seem to serve it hot. My husband ordered the Ahi tuna salad. Rather than put the wasabi on the edge of the plate, it drizzled into the salad. I guess both the servers and the kitchen had a particularly bad day today. read more

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Overall great experience every time! The meal pizookie deal is awesome and so affordable. The fries stood out to me most. I don't know what they do but they're so crispy and light. And BJ's pizookie are a classic. However, I think the big pizookie is a little expensive because the cookie part is pretty thin, but still really delicious and fun. read more

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Food was okay. We sat outside by the fire & 30 minutes before closing they turned off the fire & the lights leaving us in the dark. Served was okay & the alcoholic beverages were pretty decent. We give 3 out of 5 stars just due to service and how we were treated. read more

On 1/17/25 my party of 12 was seated outside. Due to some hiccups with the host/manager we ended up switching from a table that only sat 8 of us to a table that finally sat all. The manager working this night apologized and gave us complimentary appetizers of our choice for the whole table to share. This was so nice of her and definitely made our friend's birthday. Our server was Ryan M (according to the reciept). He was so attentive and very kind. He had an excellent customer service and truly served with a smile. We all ordered a wide range throughout the menu and the food is typical BJ quality meal. He knew where the orders were intended for and routinely checked on us for any additional concerns or requests. I was able to apply BOTH my $10 coupons to the bill through the BJ's iPad checkout thingy, after showing proof/rewards by providing your associated phone number to the app. I personally am not a fan of BJ's food for the cost of everything, however, I do give them credit for having Daily Deals and for offering meal deals/rewards. Half of us got a deal that came with an entree with a (small) pizookie of limited flavors. The pizookie is one of the main reasons why I think anyone should try BJ's at least once in their life. The food is decent, but it is more the fact that this place can hold large parties, has a huge selection of alcohol, is a good place for watching sports/television, etc. Dining Hack: Download BJ's app to obtain free rewards and pizookie! read more

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Great neighborhood spot for a bite and drink. Their happy hour is fantastic, service is fast, patio is fun, and food is delicious for the happy hour prices. The regular menu outside of happy hour is a bit pricey. Their place can get busy so plan for a 15-20 mins wait during busy hours. read more

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

And we're back! This time we brought friends and we had the most brilliant time. Jeremy was our incredible waiter: kind, friendly, and amazingly social - we loved him! Also, how he gracefully handled the three course round of food and drinks between all 8 of us (including four kids) was just amazing. His warm personality resonated and I can't thank him enough for making our evening all the better. Definitely five stars just for him! Now on to the food. Deliciousness all the way. We got two orders of the mozzarella sticks because BJs has perfected them - super gooey cheesy goodness! Our entrees varied from the ribeye (cooked to perfection), smash burgers, and the chicken parmesan. It was insanely busy but our food arrived hot, tasty, and in a timely manner. Our friends had never been and they loved absolutely everything, food, ambience, value and commented that they'd be back! Until next time BJ's - which is in about two weeks - thanks again! read more

The food is consistently good and the service is usually pretty great. They run out of my friend's and mine favorite stout (Guinness) quite regularly, but that criticism is for management or perhaps the bar manager, if there is such a thing. That does put a damper on things going forward, I simply can't say it doesn't. The first thought is, "Should we leave?," but usually we're a little too hungry to start all over with something else. The wait staff is usually very apologetic and sweet when they bring back the horrible news, but still it stiiings. We've started dining at an Irish pub that's farther away because an Irish pub will always have the good stuff, but it is inconvenient and, because I'm not alone it takes planning. All of this I say because of the "meh" that three stars implies. Food good. Service, usually very good. Inventory awareness, not so good. Sawee :-( read more

The overall experience was quite impressive. It left me and my wife comfortable and satisfied. The service was superb, quick and friendly. Our server Jaime was fantastic as was the food we ordered. We met the manager,Kat, , who graciously checked on our experience and thanked us for our patronage. Thank you Kat and your wonderful crew for an excellent meal read more

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

Nate was 10/10. Very hospitable, super nice. His recommendation hit the spot. Will come back. read more

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

What a disappointing experience. This place always packed with college students. We tried coming here twice before, but it was always so crowded that we actually just ended up eating elsewhere. What was annoying is that the second time we were here, the waiter completely forgot about us, never called our name, and let multiple other parties that came after us in. We should have known by then that God is trying to save us from this bullet, but we didn't listen and tried our luck a third time. We were seated outside since my friend had a dog. It was chilly and we told our waiter multiple times to turn the overhead heater on, but he kept saying it's broken. So we were stuck out in the cold the entire time. We ordered drinks, which took 30 minutes to come out. It was Happy Hour and all domestic drinks are $4. The waiter interestingly told me that a bottle of Heineken was considered one of the domestic drinks, which pleasantly surprised me since I didn't think the U.S. has taken over Dutch yet for this to be considered a domestic beer. My friend also asked for a taster for a stout. It took about 30 minutes for all our drinks to come out. I don't know if they went to the Ralph's next door to buy my Heineken or not, but that should not have taken 30 minutes to bring out a bottle of beer. The food then took another 45 minutes to come out and all I ordered was a strawberry chicken salad. The salad was fine, maybe just a bit too much balsamic vinaigrette, but overall not bad. When we asked for the check, we realized that my friend was charged for her taster, which was close to $4. This was essentially half the price of her actual drink. Should have told her that the taster was actually gonna cost her, so she could have just bought the actual drink. Also, which places charge for tasters?? I guess this one does . The waiter also told me that Heineken was actually not one of the domestic drinks. Surprise surprise. He blamed it on his manager for telling him the wrong information, but charged me for the full price anyway instead of the Happy Hour price. So my bottle of Heineken (probably they bought from Ralph's next door) was actually $8. This whole experience was just overall off putting. We felt like our server was not transparent at all. Combined with the extremely long wait for the drinks and food, this place is a joke. We should have known that we were not meant to try this BJ when we couldn't get in the first two times. But unfortunately we didn't listen and got quite screwed over. Would not recommend this place. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place to wait while charging a car nearby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tip: Place was packed, yet bar tables don't require hostess seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had Dry rubbed wings and they were great. Really. Quick service. In and out and back on the road. read more