We actually only went to this place only because we tried going to Mike Duffy's but found out when we got there they were closed on Sundays. PJ's was across the street so we thought we would go ahead and try it. We are so glad we did. The hostess greeted us at the door. Service was great! We didn't have to wait long for our waitress to take our food or drink order. Food was good, and the waitress made sure to check up on us from time to time. We noticed the staff members were on the ball...plates were taken away when food was done, tables were quickly cleaned when people left, asked if you needed a refill if your soda was low, etc. , which we seem to rarely see these days when we go out to eat. Other restaurants could take lessons on how their staff could be. Prices were comparable to other similar places we have gone to eat. We definitely will be back and would recommend this place. read more

Not as good as before ownership change, salad was supposed to be chopped, they charged for extra dressing

Went here last night for dinner. We ordered onion rings, spinach artichoke dip, deluxe pizza, and the chicken strips. everything was hot and fresh but overall-decent tasting. The service was great though. Our waitress was very attentive! If you are looking for a casual spot to get a drink and watch sports this is the place. read more

Food is typical bar food, well executed. Service is prompt and friendly. Ambiance varies by where you sit, but it is inviting and comfortable. read more

The burgers are delicious. I has the tavern burger and my sister and her husband had the Swiss melt burger. I substituted cole slaw for the accompanying fries and my sister substituted onion rings, which was a generous, tasty portion. My brother-in-law's fries were good. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. The manager was a less friendly, but I'm sure he has his challenges in today's service industry. Overall, it was a good impromptu meal and couple of drinks on a Sunday afternoon. I will return. read more

Stopped by to watch the Blues game and grab a burger. Old school bar with lots of regulars hanging out. The service was pretty laid back. Ordered a burger and fries based on a recommendation from a friend. The burger was char-broiled and good flavor. Fries and salad pretty average. The waitress was not sure of the kind of beers they carried. Other than that a decent spot to pop in for a burger and drink. read more

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Not sure what happened but new flash, a tuna melt is a warm sandwich, mine was basically cold tuna salad with a slice of cold cheese on toast. Skip the tuna melt and go with beef and brick. read more

The food here is GOOD, portions are the right size for the price, and the service is friendly and reliable. We adore the avocado ranch, sandwiches are delicious and their French fries are seriously tasty and high end for fries. However, the restaurant overall needs a big facelift or makeover. It's dark and dated; the teal and red/maroon interior walls make it dark and closed in. The wood walls are beautiful, booths are in great condition. But with so many new restaurants that have opened in Kirkwood, this old faithful needs a facelift and some reviving to bring in a younger clientele. Also, some new non-AB beers on tap would help bring in new blood too. read more

Outstanding, despite the boring name. Great wings. Solid burgers. Ambience is pleasant.

We followed the STL burger week suggestions but did NOT sample here as no carry out of $8 burgers was offered as at most other partitioning restaurants... . With Covid concerns we prefer take out. read more

We sat down outside and kicked back in the beautiful warm Autumn weather. Great patio outside. Do you have any huge bowls of salads? Why yes, yes we do. And they are chock full of goodness! Tried to be a little healthy even though, hello?? we are in a tavern? They did have some great choices, even a vegetarian sandwich just loaded with vegetables and cheese of my choice.. Great customer service by the by.. as I was sounding a little like Sally in the old movie reference "When Harry met Sally". The waitress did not bat an eye and went along with whatever we asked for. read more

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Average at best . Went for lunch with a couple colleagues, and just not all that good . Ordered blue cheese burger .... Kind of hard to screw that up but was Overcooked and lacking in flavor ..... just not all that good read more

THE BEST RESTAURANT!! The bar tenders are the best. The owner is amazing. The food is delicious. Family friendly!! read more

We didn't know where to find the hostess, so we sat ourselves. I didn't mind the slow service. My grilled chicken breast had no flavor. Fries are good. read more

This was one of the worst dining experiences I have had. We were seated immediately on a Friday at 6PM... in what could only be called the "family section". It was a back room with several LOUD arcade games and six other families. The children were all running around and our table was closest to the games so we were constantly hearing parents attempt to referee their children or corral them back to their table. I don't mind children at all, but it was absolutely unenjoyable for a meal. The food was mediocre. I had a burger that was clearly frozen and burnt. My daughter's kids' grilled cheese was so unappetizing and dry, she wouldn't even touch it. The waitress and even busboy were very kind, however the service and wait times were ridiculous. We didn't get our drinks for almost 15 minutes and weren't even asked for our meal orders for another 10 minutes. Finally, the bathrooms were disgusting. Worst than a gas station bathroom. I didn't even want to wash my hands in there. We would never go back to this place and would r suggest it to anyone. read more

I ordered the classic reuben. The place was slow on a cold sunday evening and the food came out fast. However, a little more time was warranted as it was lousy. The reuben was cold, the bread on one side of the sandwich was lightly toasted on the griddle while the other side was not toasted properly. This made the sandwich soggy and I had to eat it with a knife and fork. The fries were overcooked and hard. Properly toasting the bread on both sides and finishing the sandwich in a hot oven would have made it acceptable. It still would have been bland but not as terrible as it was. We never saw our server again until we were almost finished. I was hungry and didn't want to make a big deal out of it in front of my girlfriend but the meal was lousy. read more

Just enjoyed a great dinner at PJ's. Having moved out of town, It's been several years since I've visited PJ's but it's as good as ever. Clean, comfortable, nice people and great food and service. I had the pork tenderloin with wild rice and veggies. Cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. I highly recommend it. read more

Last night after the hostesses at Duffy's "forgot" to put our name down and relegated us to the end of a 45 minute wait my group of 8 were hungry and disgusted with Duffy's. We walked across the street and had excellent service and smiling faces! We did get the last table but they were helpful and gracious (unlike the too bad so sad for you across the street). We had a variety of drinks, appetizers, pizza and sandwiches. I really like the atmosphere here. I would recommend this place without hesitation. read more

Great food! Mini tacos, Caesar wrap, pizza, burger and BBQ sandwich! Great prices and cold beer!

It is here and there is an adjoining parking lot. They serve alcohol. They have a menu. read more

Had lunch here yesterday with husband and two small granddaughters. Mid-afternoon and few tables occupied. Food was very good but service was severely lacking. Several young waitresses seemed attentive to their nearby tables while our older waitress had little interest in our wellbeing! I observed her behind the bar 'visiting' with patrons. Once our food was delivered, she disappeared. She laughed when I said I took napkins off of a nearby table bc she hadn't been around. Never got a refill on tea or kids lemonade. We were ready to leave and had to wait on check to be delivered. She was very nice but made this an unpleasant experience! Will not be coming back. read more

Great restaurant in the heart of Kirkwood. I went with my family on a Thursday evening and we got seated immediately. The server was prompt and brought us drinks quickly. I ordered a cheeseburger and it was cooked perfectly to my request. The fries that came with the burger were probably the best fries I have ever had at a restaurant. Parking can be an issue but that is to be expected for the Kirkwood area. read more

We came here looking for French onion soup. Read reviews and they were on other websites praising the soup. I read another couple reviews saying their version of the french dip was delicious. I came in and was a little disappointed. I know that this is a bar and I didn't expect a lot, but the reviews I read hyped me up for something more than I encountered. We were sat pretty much immediately in a wooden booth to the left of the bar. The girl who served us was busy, making drinks and being the general waitress for tables and booths at the same time. It was dark, and "dingy" but we hoped for the best. The food was only OK, although the people were nice enough. We probably won't return, as Bar and bar food isn't our scene. read more

Been coming to this Kirkwood gem for 6 years now. Love it! The food, service and atmosphere

When I get charged 16.00 for a pitcher of beer I will not be returning. The service was good. The food was fine but not returning

Just hosted a surprise birthday here for my father. The experience was nothing but wonderful. Friendly and helpful staff. Food was amazing. Great drink selection. Everyone that came had a blast. Big thanks Paul, Jeff, and Amanda for helping us throw such a successful bash! read more

Had a great relaxing lunch. Taco salad and French onion soup was outstanding. Great service

I would rate PJ's 3/5 but my boyfriend, Sean, would probably give them 4/5 or 5/5 if he actually gave a crap about writing reviews on Yelp, lol. First of all, as another reviewer mentioned, this is the very definition of a "neighborhood bar" and the service is most definitely always friendly. You will feel welcome here even if you're out of state/just visiting/don't live in the neighborhood. I think going to PJ's is like stepping back into his childhood for him since he pretty much grew up in Kirkwood. I'm not from St. Louis at all, so maybe I don't really get the charm this place has. But I will say we've been here twice and both times I felt like I'd been here many times before when I clearly hadn't....like a bizarre sense of pseudo-nostalgia. We've sat on their patio once and it was pretty nice during the summer. Nothing super spectacular but not bad either. The inside is dark and they have all sorts of sport jerseys up on the wall too. The food to me, is kind of boring. It tastes like they just went to Sam's club and purchased a big bulk box of those little fried mini taco things and heated them up in a deep fryer. Yeah. Not too exciting. But that's exactly why he enjoys the place so much. It's uh, boring? Not superfancy gourmet or anything. Just plain, decent, food...and good service. I think their food would be better if it was a little more imaginative. As in if they had their own special sauces or something kind of like how Syberg's does it. According to the sign, they've been around since 1996 so I guess the place has a devoted local crowd that goes repeatedly. Anyway, I really wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but since we were in the neighborhood, we decided to stop by. I told him I could make him the same food they make if we stopped at Sam's Club on the way home but he got angry when I said that..... hehe. read more

We noticed PJ's Tavern while we went to an establishment across the street and made sure to get back to try it. We were not disappointed! Its your typical type of pub food with the darkish pub atmosphere. The restaurant itself isn't huge but it seats plenty. We were seated right away and our drinks were brought out immediately. The wait staff was very nice, and it was nice that our drinks were being filled by anyone who was working there because they never got empty that way. Our food came out fresh and pretty fast and yay for their fries as they were great and seasoned! Can't find that around here much anymore!! We are marking this on our list of places to hit up for a game or two. I'm sure the ambiance during a STL game is great! read more

I live in Kirkwood and have been coming here for years....on a very regular basis. Its a neighborhood restaurant and bar first and foremost, so nobody is going to rave about any particular dish or sandwich being one worth dying for. What makes this place great in my mind is its close to home, its in downtown Kirkwood, the owner and some of staff that know us always greet us with a smile and hello and the food and service are always good (as far as bar food goes). I recommend their St. Louis style pizza, Turkey Club, BLT (tons of bacon) , French Onion Soup, and the hot wings. Great place to hang-out with friends or a family dinner in the game room in back. The bar is a decent size, so there is usually room during the week if you want to watch a game on one of the many tvs in the bar area. Stop in, see your neighbors and enjoy! read more

What's there to say, cold beer and good food. Friendly service. Has become regular haunt when reuben urge is too strong to resist. read more

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Went for lunch to celebrate a friend's birthday. Seemed like a cool place, and I am always down for Irish pubs. Ordered the tuna melt sandwich with fries so nothing fancy. The food was tasty but not exactly worth the wait. It took a substantial amount of time before we actually got the food...at which point I was starving. Granted we had a group of 8-10 folks, but it did not seem as though the restaurant was packed and busy. Probably would not frequent PJ's unless it involved a work lunch - primarily because it is close to work and nothing else. It has potential and again would recommend giving it a shot under 'normal' circumstances if you will. The servers and greeters were cordial and overall was not a bad experience...just sloowww. read more

I've been coming to PJs for 30 tears or more. Last week I had a small goodbye party for a friend who is going cruising so we used tHe little nook. The service was perfect, the food just fine, and the experience just wonderful. I give PJs 5 stars, not a place for gourmet eats, but as a welcoming, wonderful neighborhood place that continues to satisfy. Btw,the chili with onions and the pastrami sandwich never disappoint. read more

Service is on point and food is consistent. The burgers are tasty and the salmon always tastes good. Nice place with good people.

Great neighborhood bar and grill. Laid back staff that learns your name if you routinely stop in for a meal or a drink. The kind of place that you can have a conversation with strangers at the bar. Bar food and cheap drinks- plenty of TVs if you want to watch sports. read more

Used to go here a lot. Well, "used to" looks something like this...., Sat at the bar. Busy scene, wife ordered the "salt lick" also known as the French dip. Au jus probably had a pound of salt in it. I ordered the steak sandwich. It was pretty good. Getting a beer refill, not so good. Understand busy, but I'm sitting in front of two bartenders. I asked the one with purple hair for a refresh on beer, she proceeded to walk on by but gave the ceremonial "I'm listening to you, but fucking hurry up" as she proceeded to walk away. If you are jot interested in me, well I can't be too interested in tipping you, whatever your name is. Personalized service? Absolutely not read more

Great local restaurant. Terrific burgers, good cobb salad. Indoor and oudoor in season. read more

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This place is the definition of a neighborhood bar. Granted, the only times I've been here I've been dining with the local police who are regulars... not because I'm a trouble maker - shush - but because my dad was a cop in this town forever and many of the cops are like my pseudo-uncles. But the service here is truly outstanding and I'm always treated like family. The food is pretty standard and I can always count on it to be good - it's nothing to write home about, but I've never had a bad meal either. Prices are always right... at least I think they are because someone else is always picking up the tab.... but it's Kirkwood - how bad can the prices be? Overall, it's a great spot to grab a bite to eat, have a drink, and feel like you're always welcome - because you are. read more

Laid back bar with their music at a decent volume?? Hurrah! Came here on a Saturday night to meet up with a few friends and got some amazing service. I was only drinking water, but even though my drink was technically free, the glass was never empty. You have to appreciate that in a bar tender. That said, everyone else had their drinks filled regularly as well. I was impressed considering the place was pretty packed and it was a Saturday night. The ONLY thing dragging this down to three from 4 stars is the fact that it was REALLY smoky in the place. I mean, my lungs actually hurt like they used to in my smoking days the next morning. I guess I just can't roll with the smokiness the way I used to. read more

Another great patio place in St. Louis! This patio is not as massive as others, but it's a nice quiet spot in downtown Kirkwood. The inside of the restaurant/bar itself is dark with many tables. It even has a back room for those with little ones. I always try to separate myself and my kids from those without kids for everyone's enjoyment. The menu here is mostly burgers and sandwiches, but they have toasted ravioli as an appetizer as well as good chicken quesadillas. This is definitely a hangout for an older crowd. Not a good spot if you're looking for some action! read more