First time here and thought it was a great experience. Service is super fast and we ordered appetizer and dinner at same time. We didn't have the appetizer too long then our food came shortly afterwards. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip for an appetizer and it was good. Ordered the beef dip French dip for dinner and it was ok, a bit dry even with the au jus. The ambience is casual setting with semi loud music. The show stealer was the dessert- the double chocolate pizookie! So delicious! read more

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Awesome service right from walking in the door! Great food, cold beer, and a great waitress Samantha! What's not to love! Definitely will be back, and Soon!!! Thank you for a great experience!! read more

My husband has been telling me about the pizookie at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse and was really excited to have me try it. While we were in Indiana, I got the chance to try it and the other food at BJ's. While we had to wait 10 minutes for a table on a Monday, the wait was well worth it. We had each ahd he pizookie meal. I had the strawberry fields salad. This was a great salad with fresh ingredients. My husband had the personal BBQ chicken pizza. I loved the BBQ sauce but the caramelized crust was the best part of the pizza. For dessert, the pizookie (pizza cookie) came with the meal. The pizookie was amazing and the perfect end to our meal. Our server was nice and friendly. I will definitely be coming back to BJ's! read more

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I'll say the best thing we had was the pizookie! It was so delicious. The drinks were good! My mom didn't like her margarita but everyone else was satisfied. We also ordered a spinach dip and we're not the biggest fan of it. Overall service was good and attentive. Would i come back for food? No, but a drink and cookie will do. read more

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Hubby and I stopped in around mid-day, tired, and hungry. The restaurant was not very busy and we were seated immediately. The menu is a big one, but the Brewhouse Bites Sampler caught hubby's eye and we went with that--understood we would be splitting it. Our server, Samantha, was very friendly, happy to be accommodating. The sampler definitely required a beer and what better place...Then, the mini(!) strawberry shortcake seemed the perfect end to a delightful meal. We loved everything on the sampler and it was just the right amount for two seniors. There was music, but it wasn't eardrum splitting and the restaurant appeared generally clean (neither of us used the restrooms). The only qualms about returning would be the price--steep for those on a small or limited budget. read more

They have a pretty large menu so you should find something for everyone here. But it's low quality chain restaurant food with average service but priced high. We had a positive interaction being seated. After that things were just okay and nothing to rave about. Waited a little long to even be acknowledged. The server had a few large groups. Although it's not too difficult to even say "I'll be with you in a moment" or have someone else in the restaurant at least bring water to the table. We tried the mozzarella sticks (tasted frozen and warm, not hot), also I tried the $19 Thursday special of sirloin steak with two sides and a dessert cookie. We also had the spicy chicken sandwich with fries and a side of onion rings. Do not order any of these items. I've done the work for you. I had a side salad with my dinner as a choice for my side. It was drowning in dressing. The sirloin steak was tough and it was a strange cut of meat. The roasted veggies as my other side were overcooked and did not taste fresh. The spicy chicken sandwich was equivalent to mcdonald's, but the sauces were way too spicy and no explanation was given as to what they were. The fries were just okay. But the six onion rings we received were tough and chewy and terrible. Being diabetic I couldn't eat the dessert but was bringing it home to someone else. I think that may have been the only positive food item we had. If I came here again it would be to try the brews at the bar for a game or meeting friends. Not for dinner. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Six onion rings and spicy chicken sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Merrillville, Indiana

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I usually go to BJs in Orland Park but was invited for a birthday celebration at this location last night I will NEVER come here again. Our server Aaron was slow and not attentive. My husband ordered his steak medium and it came out like shoe leather and it took over 30 minutes for a refire and it was still overcooked. We had finished my meal which was shrimp scampi pasta before his meal came out we were ready to leave. The place was clean and bathroom were in order music was good but service gets a 3 out of 10. Food gets 5 out of 10. I really want my 100 back so I can go to Orland Park today. read more

This restaurant I rate a 5 star the food and service was just great. I would rate them a 10 if I could. Sonys D was a great sever she made sure we got our food on time and it was hot. I would highly recommended this restaurant. read more

Absolutely disgusting experience. I ordered a hamburger and it came out pink as hell in the middle, like straight-up raw. Looked like they just waved it over the grill and sent it out. That's not rare, that's unsafe and nasty. I couldn't even finish it because I didn't feel like gambling with food poisoning. Then I go to the bathroom, and it was even worse. There was literally a puddle of piss under the urinal, like somebody just dumped a bucket of piss and left it sitting there. The whole place reeked. It looked like no one had cleaned it in forever. I can't believe a restaurant with "brew house" in the name would think it's acceptable to serve raw food AND have bathrooms that disgusting. I don't care how good the atmosphere or drinks are supposed to be, if the kitchen is sending out raw meat and the bathrooms are a piss bucket, that tells you everything about how they run this place. Absolutely gross. Never again. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Pink as it get - Breweries Near Me - Merrillville, Indiana

So... went back again at a friend's request. The service could've been better. She overcharged BOTH of our meals and we had to request refills more than once. The food was fine. The parking situation is the same - plenty. Would I go back? NOT at my own request but, again, I would if a friend wanted. read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Breweries Near Me - Merrillville, Indiana

The good news is the burgers were pretty good, even though they were luke-warm. We ordered online, and they told us to pick up at 7:10. I was there at 7:05 and the bag was there waiting form me (picked it up inside at takeout counter). Waited on right away and drove straight home (10 minutes). Fries were inedible...not hot at all. My burger was ordered medium rare, was well done (probably from sitting). So they do have good food (in my opinion), but if you order takeout, be there plenty early. An aside...we order takeout from BJ's because their restaurant music is not to my taste....at all. Tonight there was no music to be heard! read more

Today was my first visit - myself, my daughter, and granddaughter enjoyed a fantastic lunch today. The customer service from the time we walked through the door was fantastic. I specifically want to acknowledge our server Stephanie. Her friendliness and attention to detail was outstanding!!! Also, The decor of the restaurant is great and the music playing was!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Savannah was wonderful and We had a great dinner (avocado rolls as an appetizer, a Santa Fe Salad and a Protein Bowl with shrimp), as well. Savannah was friendly, fun and truly kind. We will return! read more

Hi, I have to say BJ'S is a very family friendly place. We had a mix up with our reservations for 20 people. The manager said, "No Worries, Come on In" he made us all feel welcome. The ambiance is calming especially for my nephew who is autistic with sound and light sensitivity. The waiter, I'm not sure how spell it but Gueraldo, sorry I forgot. But, he was "Awesome". He not only gave great service but the way he gave samples for the kids to occupy them along with the coloring pages while we wait. The food was delicious especially the steak and cheddar and broccoli bread bowl, yummy . You have to go and check this out. We have plans to come back, bringing my mother-in-law for her birthday . I love restaurants were you feel at home. Thanks BJ'S see ya soon. Tia read more

Food was really mediocre, my wife's burger, the smash burger and it looked like a slider party. My six dollar side of fries was smaller than a small at McDonald's. Not impressed, we were going to buy the gift card but stopped because we won't be back for a while. Did you change your fries? read more

Very friendly staff, great deals, meals have been consistently good. Management is on point. Mgmt Presence, including table touching on every visit which is impressive since it's been later in the evening every time. read more

Because BJ's is close to home I keep going back hoping for a better experience. After 6 times in the past 2 years, its been disappointing. The two stars I've given are for the wonderful beer selections, both their own brews and the assortment of others. The food is "ok" the staff although friendly, are slow as death with absolutely no sense of urgency whatsoever. It hasn't been just MY service, but as I sit and wait for my food and/or bar order you can clearly watch the other servers and staff. At best they "mosey" as tgey go about their service. Even when the restaurant is relatively empty, the service is slow at best. I believe in tipping well for good, or great service. So to be honest I feel bad tipping poorly. My example, my most recent check came to just over $63 before tax. Usually I would tip $17-20 for good service. I left $12 because the service I received did NOT warrant $10. This in my opinion this is a management issue. When management is nowhere to be found in the dining area to coach & mentor staff, the result is you get what you get. I will not be going back there again, no matter how close they are, 6 strikes is enough.. read more

Not only was the food on point but the service by Adriana was magnificent. She treated my annoying party of 6 with the upmost respect. Patiently waiting on on each with care and attention. Even the ambiance of the place was welcoming....we did not wish to leave. Thank you Adriana for your welcoming smile and sweet personality. read more

Had another great meal at BJ's. Love the extensive menu... there's always a good option. Food is always fresh and well prepared. Great in-house brewed beer as well. The pleasant wait staff and reasonable prices makes for a great dinner out with the family. read more

Go to restaurant in Merrillville and food is good. Get take out or door dash and I wouldn't give it To my local raccoon population. Sliders- burnt no ketchup or onions-just plain Soup tasted like vomit Missing item that was ordered Again, go to the restaurant it's good if you do DoorDash eat at your own risk read more

This place is trash with trash employees. Bartender was on drugs, kept disappearing for 20 minute at a time. We were literally her only customers yet she could not remember our order. After the second time it came out wrong, she swore everything would be fine. The veggie burger has cheese in it... that's right the burger that she swore is vegan has cheese in it. Been to many BJs but this one is the worst, no wonder it was empty on a Saturday night. Horrible read more

I like this chain but as soon as i walked in the hostess didn't even acknowledge me. I went and sat at the bar to order a drink and dinner. And sat and sat and nothing. Typical scenario, overworked and understaffed with poor training. Only one person behind the bar and didn't reach out to say she would get to me. Another waitress walked by without a word. I would have stuck around if anyone had said Hi, welcome to BJs, we'll be right with you. Pretty simple customer service etiquette. I left and went to Mission BBQ for the best brisket sandwich ever. Management needs to do a better job of training. read more

Okay first to start is with the food. It is so delicious and the wings are so moist when I tried them. I got the New house Bite Sampler and let me tell you. Best wings ever and I am definitely coming back because the chips were really good and crunchy and the slider were nice and perfectly savory and rich in flavor. Next is the spooky pazookie which was rich in delicacy. The ice cream mixed with the hot soft cookie toasts up my mouth with the moist cookie. The service was amazing . It was fast and it was amazingly good. It went by super fast and are waitress was so nice and friendly. Lastly the ambiance was so old timey and looked so beautiful. So coming again! read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Half eaten brew house Bite sampler - Breweries Near Me - Merrillville, Indiana

yum, we asked for bone in wings and got boneless, but it was pretty good. the pizookie was scrumptious, it is sooo good. amazing. yum. read more

Straight trash, to expensive for the quality of food u get. Nothing I had tasted good, but it might be what I ordered. The place looks good but I had better food in my jr high cafeteria. Service was just average, nothing good or bad read more

Every time I've come here the service is great and the food is so good! The bartenders are very good also. I love the outside seatin!

Coincidentally this was my second time at a BJs in a couple days. The previous visit (a different location) I had considered the Chicken peanut Thai noodles but chickened out because it would definitely be branching out for me. This time our very friendly bartender described them to me and told me they were one of his favorites on the menu. So I said, Let's go for it!! OMGEEE! It was so absolutely delicious!! The chicken was very tender and not dry, it was nice and spicy and very flavorful without being overwhelming. I definitely recommend the bar at BJs and the Spicy Chicken Peanut noodles! read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Spicy peanut chicken noodles - Breweries Near Me - Merrillville, Indiana

First time here. Reminds you of how Chili's first started out but alittle but more up scale. Tons of seating and a large menu. So many choices it was intimidating. Decided on the deep dish nachos with chili and it was very good. Tried the ice cream dessert special and it really didn't look like the picture but holy s#*t, it was amazing. Only down side is they advertised their pumpkin beer but didn't have any left. But their beer selection is huge. Definitely coming back. I think it would it would be a date night or a laid back family dinner. read more

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Didn't have cream soda, didn't give me a menu and kept asking what I wanted, and most of all made me change table multiple times. step it up bjs I expect better read more

Currently waiting at the 45 minute mark of order a couple cheeseburger. Super slow, It's not busy, we came into restaurant at 2:15 pm on Saturday 8/3/2024. Server is nice and checked on us once during this time. It's 3:10 now. UGH NOT RETURNING Place is 2/3rds empty. Guest services, thank you for the surprising quick response, but I will not return as we live over a hour away. We were looking for a nice place to eat and it's very nice inside. Server said there was three new cooks working, I understand perhaps slower service in that situation but that's poor management to schedule like that. But the odd thing was both tables next to us received their burgers before we did and we were there roughly 10 minutes before them. Wish I could have responded privately, but that wasn't available. read more

Amazing New England clam chowder. We followed it up with authentic fish and chips. Beer battered and more than two people could finish. Excellent drinks, wonderful atmosphere. read more

BJ's is a great place for lunch or dinner any time the food is delicious they also have a big beer n wine selection service is very good and we like the lively Atmosphere read more

Came here last Saturday for dinner around 9:30pm. The wait was like 30 minutes, even though once seating, all the tables in house weren't even full. So I'm thinking short staffed. Once we ordered our food, it took over 45 mins for our food to arrive. The table next to us had not received their dinner either. Plates of food were coming out the kitchen so slow. Once the food actually came, we were only half way pleased. The burger meat was UNDERWHELMINGLY BLAND! Not even a pinch of salt. Same for the meatballs in the spaghetti. Just so TASTELESS MEAT. The kids mac and cheese was over cooked noodles and sticky cheese from the kraft box that we immediately returned. The only thing that seemed to be edible with flavor was the soup, and my Italiano Vegetable Penne pasta. Definitely not an impressive experience at this location read more

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My friend and I went out for lunch and chose to sit on the pleasant patio, which had mounted TVs. I ordered the AHI poke appetizer, which was delightful-light, refreshing, and served with chips that I really enjoyed. My friend opted for chicken salad, but found it a bit, lacking in toppings and had to ask for extra dressing. Our waiter did an excellent job gauging when to return to check on us. read more

Wow. Where do I start? One of the worst service experiences I have ever had. Forgot my drink. Forgot my side. Forgot my to go order. Went to BJ's because of the consistency. Definitely not consistent anymore. Won't be back. If there was zero stars, I would leave it.. read more

Tonight we had an early dinner at BJ's to celebrate a birthday. We were greeted by a hostess and seated promptly. Our server, Jessica, was informative and attentive and did not rush our table yet met our needs throughout the experience. Our appetizer was hot and fresh. Salads were crisp and tasty. He and I both had prime rib cooked medium rare to perfection with well seasoned sides. Our guest had the top sirloin cooked medium to perfection. Of course we wrapped up our meals with pizzouki's! Wonderful night celebration! read more

Excellent food and service by Maria! She was pleasant and informative about the specials and deals. Great Job

I've eaten here every time I'm in town. It's always been good , yet this time I ordered a wedge salad and was very disappointed. It was a nice size of wedge lettuce yet the bacon, onion, blue cheese crumbs, and tomatoes were sparse. read more

Excellent service by Jonathan our server. I like that they have flavored iced teas and lemonades. I had the berry tea and it was refreshing. My boyfriend had the strawberry lemonade and it was very intense. Intense as in sour and sugary. I had the classic chicken sandwich. It was delicious. My boyfriend had the boneless wings. They have interesting flavors for their sauces. They have a large menu. Plenty of beer and non-alcoholic drink options. I would return if in the area. read more

The best place around if you're looking for good quality food and a mellow bar to have dinner/watch the game after a long day. The atmosphere and service are always positive and on point. Bartenders Hailey and Ari are amazing and seem to always be on their A-game. And never let a drink go dry, or anyone finish their meal without checking on them a few times. I'd be lying to myself if I gave anything less than 5 stars. BJ's is a must stop spot if you're passing thru Merrillville. You won't regret it read more

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Bone in pork chop w/ mandarin glaze - Breweries Near Me - Merrillville, Indiana

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