BJ&#x27;s Restaurant &amp; Brewhouse

A nice chill spot with room indoors and out. Beers: 4+ No…read morebad beers of 8 samples (flights). War and Peach. A sour that you should try. Mild sour notes and very full of flavor. Nice! Not like most sours. Jalepeno Cream Ale is ok and not overpowering. It is a niche style and opinions will be broad. Cyber Donk Hazy IPA. A good Hazy with a little bit of bittering hop in there. Interesting hop mix. You Shall Not Mash New Zealand IPA. Had a lot of flavors in the profile. Too many? That's up to you. MILF Stout (Gold in TxCraft)- Milk Stout that fits the style. Not my top style and I'm sure Milk Stout lovers will like. Grand Cru Belgian Strong. This one had flavor mix that were somewhat different than expected for this style. Interesting brew that is good, yet different. I want to try it again and compare notes. East of Zealand Sour (Kiwi kumquat). Another nice one that you should try. Mild sour notes and flavorful refreshing brew! Food: 4+ Both the Ruben and Bold/Spicy Burger were good! We had sweet potato fries and they too on point. All seemed fresh and no issues had.

We got to town from driving 1200 miles late. We wanted to celebrate with green beer for St Patrick…read moreday. Mt husband called and they said we can pop in so long we were gone by 8pm. Considering it's a Sunday that a HUGE win. They were friendly and we didn't feel burdensome or rushed. Such a pleasure to visit this place. Can't wait to come back and chill here. Their patio is huge too.

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Be back for more pies and beers this coming Saturday. Meeting the girls for birthday lunch! Love…read morethis place!

Gives chill hangout spot vibes upon first entering in and offers quick walk up ordering service…read more The pizza itself however was of average quality. Better than most in the area but the sauce and cheese did not seem fresh. I will say the crust on the edges was crispy and has seasoning which was good, but the dough was thicker and chewier than I expected. This being said, I will say that if I lived in the area I would absolutely come back to catch a good game, decent pizza, and maybe try some of their many unique craft beers.

Tossing a pizza six feet in the air. Impressive Wow.

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

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4 pours and one to spare

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3.8(344 reviews)

35.4 mi

Rebecca was amazing, her husband Miguel prepared the most delicious meals. This power couple blew…read moreus away. We wanted to take them home with us!

1 star is generous. We stopped here on a drive back to Austin. From the reviews and photos we…read moreexpected something completely different. No server - seated by the bartender. He was nice and took our order. I chose this restaurant specifically for the incredible looking breakfast plate that included thick bacon and sausage - and roasted tomatoes, which I absolutely love with breakfast, and a side salad. What we were served was a JOKE. A burned biscuit, 1 piece of dirty bacon (not 2), a hockey puck sausage (not organic sausage), 2 little raw tomatoes and a salad topped with shredded cheese. I laughed out loud when it was put on the table. $19 for a $10 plate of food that should have been sent back. We also got the burger for $24 which was TINY. Not once did anyone come back to our table to ask how the food was or if we needed anything. We were hungry and in a hurry, and my partner is embarrassed to send food back, so I let it slide. We ate and chased someone down to pay the check. One of the worst dining experiences of my life.

Roasted root vegetables from Barnett's current dinner menu in downtown Waco, Texas.

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Grilled chicken was seasoned perfectly

3West Alehouse & Grill

3.3(158 reviews)

2.8 mi

A special spot with great food, drinks, service and sports viewing. We went to see a Texas Tech…read moregame, the staff located station and showed the game. Moved games around on tvs for all guests. Enjoy the sports and fun time atmosphere!

I got the hot honey ranch wings and truffle fries. The fries were cooked to a crisp. I didn't eat…read morehalf of them because they were more like chips. The wings were a little soggy and the first wing I had was super dry, the rest weren't as bad. I got it to go, the inside was very nice. Seemed like a nice place to go watch a game and hangout.

Pulled pork fries

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Shiner peach

Bare Arms Brewing

4.4(75 reviews)

33.5 mi

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Great selection of beers spanning many styles. I sampled the IPA's and can recommend any of them…read more Had a burger with Brisket and highly recommend it. On both visits the staff was fantastic.

Great food, great beers, great service! This place is kind…read moreof tucked away and not that simple to access from I-35 as the map took me a strange way. Glad I found it. The tacos were sublime!

Brewery doors and a pickup that was similar to mine.

Java stout... mmm mmm good

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Bare Arms

OakFire Pizza And Brewing

4.4(110 reviews)

5.2 mi

Perfect place to stop after spending a day in the water. The food was tasty and the service was…read morefast. The restaurant is quaint and relaxed.

Great service. Nice restaurant…read more Food was good! Margherita pizza was good. Would come back for sure

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Nolan Creek Brewery

4.6(17 reviews)

5.1 mi

Always friendly, always helpful, pet friendly, delicious bar food. Large screens to view Texas…read moregames.

Few of us visited to try it out and overall that make standard/good beer. Most brews were to…read morestyle. Small place and easy going staff. Wear Shorts Schwartz (schwarzbier) was good as was Coyotes Call (Dark Lager). Both easy drinking that the masses can enjoy. Oh, Rhinestone Kolsch Boy as well fit the same profile. All 3 chill beers. USA 250 (Strong Ale) hit a home run! Nice, smooth beer that would a "sneak attack" if one did not notice the punch hidden in the easily liked flavor profile. A nice surprise of the group. Smoke Signals Bamberg (Smoked Lager) was ok however it had no smoke notes; so while good as a beer, it was a style mismatch of sorts. Azacca Hazy (Single Hop Hazy) was ok. It didn't phone home and it blended into the mix. Good for the masses and maybe a pass for the hop heads in the group. Overall a chill place that is worth a try.

Beltonator Dopplebock, one of many craft beers we brew.

Inside taproom during summer event

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Outside front patio seating

Barrow Brewing Company

4.5(141 reviews)

13.6 mi

Basic converted brewery. Sit at the bar or enjoy the multiple large tables. Service is order at…read morethe bar. Multiple options. Games to pick and play. We came on trivia night which was fun.

Cool lil spot with food trucks and great beers that we enjoyed for our lunch stop on a Saturday…read moreafter a long day of exploring Salado. There was ample seating and it was nice to walk to the nearby creek/river for some pics.

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Kick Flip IPA and GS Lemonades

Waco Ale Company

4.3(99 reviews)

35.2 mi

Waco Ale is a pretty decent spot to get a beer in the Downtown Waco area. The beer is pretty good,…read moreand the food is good as well. Honestly, the only thing I was disappointed by (and the only reason I gave it 3 stars) is the use of ai slop on the menu. Ya'll -- in this day and age, ai slop pictures are only going to hurt you. Go back to whatever menu you had before you made this one, because it sucks.

Solid beer limited food menu and no AC - staff indifferent - website suggested more food optionsread more

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Jane B.

8 years ago

Breaks my heart to give BJ's only 2 stars. They were our favorite spot for the first couple years we moved to the area. But everything went down hill. The staff has crazy high turnover, including management! Management now is rude and the food is sad. We've had staff tell us everything is just frozen/microwave. Everything has been either over-dressed, too dry or over cooked. The last time I was there; my wine glass was dirty - used. When the manager was notified he said "It's just a dirty glass!" On the plus, they are open late when most places are closed and they have good beer. read more

Albert D.

Elite 24

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1 year ago

I'm not a fan of chain restaurants. I have to make long drives on I35 from Mexico to Canada and I can get hungry. I'll stop for a bite and a couple of beers. BJs does the job. Real wings (not the boneless) are tasty. The burgers are good. Portions can be small. Granted I like to eat but I've left there still hungry and have found myself eating gas station food which indeed I love. Service can be slow which is tough on me when I'm driving with a deadline. Most customers seem to like this place. They leave happy. I guess most people enjoy BJs. read more

Marissa T.

15 years ago

Big fan of Bj's. The prices are good and the menu selection is HUGE, all of which i have tried many different plates. Haven't come across anything yet that i didn't like. I visit there often during my lunch breaks. Service is quick and not often do I have to wait long for my food. Only down fall is there is always a wait on the weekends and its hard to get service at the bar while waiting. Over all BJ's is one my favorite places to visit. I highly recommend it! read more

Adria F.

10 months ago

I had a really good experience at BJ's Brewhouse. The menu has a lot of options, so there's something for everyone, and the food came out fresh and hot. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere was fun and relaxed, making it a great place to go with friends. Overall, it's a solid spot for good food, drinks, and a laid-back dining experience. read more

Piotr W.

15 years ago

For the 2 years I was stationing on Fort Hood BJs was one of my favorite restaurants in the area. The pizzas are amazing and the country fried chicken is HUGE!!! I also like their original beers and if you are lucky you can get nice beer glass - I have entire set;) Anyways restaurant has very modern design, it is very clean, in style, service is great and food is delicious! MUST GO! read more

LaShavio L.

709

3 years ago

Had an absolutely delightful experience at BJ's in Temple. The food was truly delicious and lived up to the reputation. What stood out even more was the service - our server, Cameron, did a fantastic job. Attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, he made our dining experience memorable. Highly recommend this place, and kudos to Cameron for outstanding service! read more

Molly R.

176

6 years ago

This restaurant is awesome. The food is always a 9 out of 10 and the service follows the same rating. The atmosphere is quiet and the lights are the perfect level so that they don't blind you while you're eating. I always enjoy eating here and I would give it a 9 out of 10 overall every time I've been there. I'll definitely continue to eat here. read more

Russell R.

6 years ago

My wife and I love eating here. The food is always a 9 out of 10 and so is the service. We love the dim lighting and the quiet atmosphere. There is also a large, a good list of beers and the price is definitely worth the quality you get here. I'd give the whole experience at BJ's a 9! We will definitely keep returning. read more

Bill K.

582

210

11 years ago

The food is good. We got the new vege penne. Tasty. Their root beer is excellent and a must try if you like root beer. It is a bottomless glass. Our waiter had several issues but they made it right. The new monkey bread with ice cream desert is quite nice. Recommended. read more

Rosita H.

11 years ago

I love this place, it has excellent customer service, excellent food, and I love coming here, and always want to come back! I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a good place to eat read more

Jeff J.

2 years ago

Great experience for a first time visiting here passing through town and stopped at BJ's this location that did not disappoint and the service and atmosphere was amazing on par with all BJ's read more

Kevin H.

104

10 years ago

Good food, pricey, service was horrible. Place needs new management. 1430 almost no one in the place. Got our drinks fairly quickly but then waitress didn't come back for almost 20 minutes. read more

Chastity C.

11 years ago

I have been here a hundred times and the food was awesome. This time the food was over cooked and had to send back two dishes. Ended up having to go get food somewhere else. read more

Seleese T.

405

9 years ago

Great place for a lunch. Soup and Salad is perfect! I always use my rewards and have used BJ's for several group meetings, birthdays and dinners! read more

Rouel T.

2 years ago

place was chill and the drinks where god, justin was great and service was amazing. apps where hot and fast and they really ended the night right read more

Kandis F.

2 years ago

Amazing servic, from start to finish the host was great and started the night off great. Out server was sweet and killed the recommendation.

Mike S S.

2 years ago

Man the pizza and blond beer were a perfect match really made my night. That Salas was perfect, and my wifes burger was also great

Sandra M.

10 years ago

This is as good as it gets!! the food is the best I have put in my mouth since before my mom past..... I will be back with friends

Carole C.

4 years ago

Yes yes yes. You can not go wrong! Meeting friends or dinner or sitting at the bar for some drinks and an appetizer! Love it!

Joe M.

2 years ago

Once again the service was perfect! the food is always amazing and never misses. Justin is great and is alwys there with a smile

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