I can't believe I am saying this, because of my desire to stay away from chain/boxed restaurants, but I like this place! So far the staff have been very helpful and friendly. The fried jalapeño burger is amazing, great mix of flavors, and spice. They have real food...My wife loves the salads. You can eat here, get good food, and even eat healthy....But please save room for the Pazookies!!! little cookie cakes that are to die for! I love the cookies and cream Pizookie, but I have tried a few others and all are amazing!!!
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Madeleine F.
We love BJs, but we only go and sit in the bar area. The service isn't that good anywhere else in the place. They have a great happy hour menu and the drinks are reasonably priced. In the fall, be sure to get their pumpkin beer. It is amazing!!
(4)
N I.
I came to BJ's shortly after it was opened since I love beer and brewhouses. Initially I was disappointed because their beer is fairly mediocre. I've tried a few items on their food menu and most of them were just ok, until I had their deep dish pizza and pizzokie. Those two things are the saving grace for this place. I am not a huge fan of deep dish pizza, but their deep dish pizza dough tastes amazing. The pizzokie is amazing. I've tried several of them, but their oreo cookie pizzokie is by far the best. Service can be hit or miss. There were times where they are really slow and not terribly friendly, but there are a few servers who really do a great job and make you feel welcome. Their mobile app is neat as it lets you "call ahead" your spot, and this place can get pretty busy on weekends. One thing that was disappointing is that one day they ran out of mini deep dish pizzas. I don't know that this is a fact, but if you can still serve medium or large pizzas, wouldn't you be able to make a mini pizza, too? Unless, you are using pre-cut frozen dough. If that's the case, that's pretty disappointing. It tastes great, but it just bugs me that it would be frozen or pre-made in some other manner. I still return occasionally for a black & tan, deep dish pepperoni and ham, and an oreo pizzokie.
(3)
Willie M.
Service is average. Servers had there fingers in my food upon delivery. Went to the restroom and my same server was in there with severe diarrhea, while she was on the cell phone. Turned away all food that came afterwards.
(2)
Tony H.
100's of beers, awesome signature apps & meals. Unique selection of pizzas. Hood for singles or a family and very affordable. Service is consistent. Been here multiple times. Check it out
(5)
Jackie G.
I went to grab drinks and some food on a Friday night. The dining area had a wait of 30 min. I sat at the bar my waitress looked like he didn't want to be there. I ordered barbecue wings and brewhouse blonde. I asked for my wings to be cooked well done there weren't. I enjoyed the brewhouse blonde beer. It's great atmosphere and great to watch basketball games. Since they have numerous TVs mounted on there walls.
(3)
Ashley Z.
The first few times i visited this location, i received an excellent meal with a longer than usual wait time. The last time i went was horrible service. My friends and i were told an hour wait when there were about a dozen empty tables clearly visible and no other people waiting. We chose to sit at the bar. No one approached us. We asked 3 staff members if someone would wait on us, finally the 4th did. Again, slow service and the waitress had a major attitude. Overall, the food is good and the facilities are clean. Disappointed in the service. Unfortunately there arent a lot of nice late night places to go in the Laurel area so this place will have to do
(2)
J C.
Food is great, pizza is yummy, kinda high compared to other restaurants, service sucks, there are a very few who actually seem like they like there job, overall ok
(3)
Kai S.
I eat here at least 3 times a month. The customer service is ok i guess. No, they need work. The food is amazing though, I never had a dish I didn't like. The parmesan crusted chicken is bar far my favorite item on the menu, its a must try. The pizza is great, everything is just so good. And the salted caramel cookie with ice cream on top...OMG...I can't.....literally....
(5)
Diane K.
I should have stock in this company by now! I have made my way thru this huge menu and it is all excellent food! Not to mention the craft beer selection nice bar area also the service is great and I find I am going there exclusively with my besties! O I forgot to mention the non alcohol drinks such as peach tea have been highly recommended. I cannot say enough about this brew house! It's all good!
(5)
CanUHandleTheTruth S.
Hoping they have change the new manager, until then Galaxy Nail Spa team won't coming, thx for nothing
(5)
Cheeyaka I.
I did a girls night out here with some friends and we definitely had a great time. It was on one of those game nights, so the bar was packed with a bunch of folks watching a football game. I rolled up in there with 4 other girls and the attention from the males was crazy. Unfortunately for them, all the other girls were married but hey single ladies, this might just be your spot to meet a nice guy out and about. We even got free drinks from the bartender. No complaints at all. The food was good, the menu is very extensive like a Cheesecake factory kinda deal so it was slightly overwhelming but the service was good and quick. All in all, we had a good time and I wouldn't mind checking this spot out again.
(4)
Angela O.
The food quality was mediocre and the food prices were too high. The service wasn't great. I was disappointed. The long island ice tea I ordered was terrible and since there wasn't a price on the menu I was shocked to see it was 10.50. Everything about this place was off.
Horrible service waited for 20 minutes to be seated not even busy at all, this place is racial profiles white couple in front of me got seated immediately when we walking just same time.
(1)
Laila M.
The food here is always good. But the customer service is lacking. Our waitresses acted as though she wanted to be anywhere but here. She rudely dumped our plates on the table. Never checked in on us while happily talking to other patrons. And just really came of as rude and inconsiderate. This has been pretty consistent with our experience. Last time we came our waitress disappeared for over twenty minutes in the back and another waitress named Daniele had to get us water and help us. All in all new servers need to be hired. Edited**** We actually talked to the Manager and she let us know this was her best server. And the servers attitude went down hill after she found out we asked to talk to a manager. She didn't look at us just rudely placed the check down and haughtily walked away. The same when she picked up the check. We won't ever be returning. If you're having a bad day and work in the front lines with customers. Call out don't come in. Don't ruin others experiences by not even pretending to be friendly.
(2)
De'Leisa N.
Much better service but still had to wait for refills and the check. Extreme Veggie Pizza good. I forgot the name of the dessert but the chocolate chip cookie with ice cream is the bomb.com . 5 stars. I worked it off by beating my boyfriend in Michael Jackson experience on the Wii...lol. Strong 3.5.
(3)
Tonny T.
Thursday night, I was told there's 25 minute wait, but ended up getting seated after 5 minutes because there was a section of a few empty tables that were ready for people to sit. The hostesses/ushers at managing the front were "meh", both on attitude and service. Summary: Cool server (Carolina? I think her name was) Good beers Ok food
(3)
Joseph W.
First time here with the wife and kids. I enjoyed the beer sampler, since I couldn't figure out what beer I wanted. I had the salmon with the cherry flavored sauce. The waitress was great she came around every few minutes to check on us. It was crowded to be a new place, but I will definitely come back again. Almost for got the dessert. Don't remember the name but it had a cookie at the bottom and chocolate Ice cream on top and a chocolate sauce. NICE NICE NICE
(5)
Rhonda S.
Whenever I visit California, I usually go to a BJ's. It's a good chain with great food. Now, lets talk about the Laurel location. I have given them two tries and both times it took forever. The first time we arrived around 7pm and ordered a glass of wine, 4 waters, 1 pizza, 1 appetizer and a pazookie for dessert. Easy enough. The wine took 20 minutes to come out and the whole dining experience took about two and a half hours. That's how slow service is. The food was pretty good, but I don't have all day to sit at this establishment. The second time I ordered carryout. I parked in the alloted space and called the number on the sign upon arrival as directed and..... no answer. It took about 3 minutes for someone to pickup. Finally a friendly guy came out to our car and took my card back in to charge it. What is this, 1992? With all of the technology now available, as well as credit fraud, why does BJ's force this kid to run all over the place? Get an Ipad and let the customer swipe their own card. I mean, I have been to locations where you can pay on your phone at the table, so why this antiquated method of payment? After all of this, our food still wasn't ready and we ended up waiting about 20 minutes for carryout we called in 30 minutes prior. This location needs help. I have visited the Gainesville, Va location as well and they are on point. I am not sure if the Laurel location needs new management, training, or if it sucks because it's Laurel, but seriously get with it if you want good clientele to continue to come.
(2)
K B.
Good food, service and atmosphere. Pricing is average and as expected. Large menu and selection of food and beer. It was busy when we came late on a Saturday night, but only waited 5 min to be seated. Our server was friendly and attentive. We had the mahi mahi tacos and Hawaiian mahi mahi and both were very good.
(4)
Demetrius B.
Just awful spinach dip was lackluster. The worst part is I'm a frequent dinner and try to be prepared with everything to eliminate hassle. I ordered 3 waters and my appetizer, entre, and dessert all together. Another person delivers the drinks and has a sidebar with my waiter at the table are you sure you need all these drinks. Very unprofessional smh
(1)
Andrea F.
I've been to this restaurant a few times now, and I really enjoy it. My first time, I went during lunch with a friend and sat at their bar. Since it was slow, the bartender was always there when we needed her. I enjoyed their deep dish pizza (which is now something I get every time), along with trying my friends BBQ Lunch Platter. The chicken was sooo good!! I went back another time with a different friend. She was very indecisive, and despite being busy, the waitress was patient. She also gave great recommendations. I tried the deep dish lasagna, which I wish had more pasta. I found it to be a bit over loaded with cheese. My friend ordered a mixed drink that was recommended by the waitress as well. We found the drink to be entirely too strong and sweet, so it was hard for her to finish. At my third visit, I took my boyfriend, who has a gluten allergy. He had the gluten free pizza and really enjoyed being able to pick his own toppings. I ordered the deep dish pizza again, and had a side of their fires (they are to die for!!) Overall we had a great visit, with one exception. We were seated near the bar area, where there was a large group of extremely LOUD women. Although that was no fault of the restaurant, it did hinder the experience just a bit. At my most recent visit, I took my office staff for lunch. I again had the deep dish pizza, but this time with a Cesar salad. My boss had the BBQ platter that I recommended, two of the girls has Chicken Club Sandwiches with fries but they were only able to finish half, as they were large portions. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Our waiter was slightly less attentive, but it was a busy lunch hour. One thing they did was constantly brought out new soda before someone would finish. It was nice but I found it odd they never asked if anyone would like water or a different drink. I have found that their food is great, and their service is sometimes a little off. Overall I really like this new addition to Laurel!
(4)
Steven F.
Not too shabby a place. I haven't had the opportunity to sample any of the in-house brews due to going there with my family (I will not drink in front of my children), but the food is awesome. If you're in the area and would like to try out a good place to eat, this is the place.
(5)
Duane Q.
Was ok and nothing great I heard good reviews about it but food was just average first and last time eating here.
(2)
Tylvia E.
I have been here only once, and I plan to go back so I will probably update this review. One of my best friend's and I went here post-workout, so we were looking for some healthier options. I ordered the watermelon salad which was delish! The feta cheese and watermelon worked amazingly together. Next, we split the pork chops entree. I was great, and I would order this again. My only complaint was the Brussel sprouts which were brutally roasted. No dessert this this!
(4)
Steve E.
My 3rd time here but first time sitting at the bar by myself. I was here to watch the NBA Finals game 3. The bartender did not have a name tag or introduced himself or maybe I didn't hear him. Ambience was not loud, i was able to talk on the phone with no problem. I ordered the shrimp tacos(3) with a side of nacho chips and a Brewhouse Blonde, one of my favorite beers here and it complimented the tacos well. The shrimp tacos where good and came with 2 sauces (green creamy spinach yogurt flavor and a red hot spicy flavor). Both sauces were delish on the tacos. I then realized the bar has a beer I recently was introduced to and like "Big Wave" from Kona, Hawaii. my tab came out to around $22-23.00. I left $30.00 because I didnt' want to dig in my wallet for exact change and tip.
(4)
John H.
Despite being open for a few months now, I only managed to dine here on for the first time on Friday night. I had the fish and chips which were pretty good. The waiter was also able to score some cocktail sauce for me ( which is rare because most places don't even serve it with their fish and chips, which is beyond me!) Nice atmosphere and the crowd was pretty lively. It's a shame they don"t have live music here, it would be the icing on the cake. Great place check it out!
(4)
Eric L.
We had a mediocre experience on our first occasion and decided to come again and try different items. Overall, the food is decent, but not great including their signature pizza. It can get quite loud and many people in here are just getting drunk so it borders on not being a family friendly environment. The service was also pretty slow on our last trip and the restaurant was not full. I can't find a good reason to come back. There are many places like BJ's in the area.
(2)
Patricia L.
The food is okay, nothing to rave about. Had the spinach stuffed and the Cherry Chipotle Salmon. Appetizer took 30 minutes, dinner took 55 minutes and its only Wednesday. If speed does not improve this location will not last as there is too much competition with just as good food if not better and quicker service. Waiter was friendly.
(2)
Pat H.
Great food and service! Definitely a place to visit even though service can be a little slow sometimes, however, the food is worth the wait.
(4)
Mama M.
Decor: outstanding. Food: delectable Service: ummmm, dont know if BJ's is hiring experienced staff...Daniel (black lady with blonde hair) took and unusually long time to take my order....she does NOT know how to multitask....LOOOOOOOVED ERIC behind the bar!!!! Awesome personality and great bar artist. I'll be back.....
(4)
J.K. Y.
Came in for a late dinner on a weeknight. We were greeted promptly and seated pretty quickly. The restaurant seems to pride itself on its selection of beers, so if you're not a big beer drinker you might be missing out on what this place has to offer. The food itself wasn't bad tasting, but the kitchen definitely needs to work on it's prepping. I had a California Chicken Club sandwich, the avocado slices that came with my sandwich still had rind attached! The kitchen just sliced the avocado like a tomato and put it on my sandwich! Also another person in my party ordered the flatbread pizza. The entire pizza arrived unsliced and my dinner guest had to cut it herself with a knife & fork. I would give this place another chance but at the same time I'm not going out of my way to dine here again either.
(2)
Kisha D.
We went to eat here the week after it opened and it was a little unorganized to say the least, but the food was ok. Nothing to rave about ... just ok.
(3)
Janet H.
3.5 stars rounding up. not bad, not wow'ed, pretty solid chain. we had the mango thai salad and definitely enjoyed it. we also had their bison burger and it was decent, not over-done, cooked well, just lacked a bit of flavor. we also had their flat bread appetizer (which came out at the same time as our meal, and so the table got a bit crowded fast), that was ok as well. all-in-all it's not bad. it is a chain and it has the typical solid chain feel/taste/comfort. like other BJ's i've been to, this is similar to the rest to make me feel like it'll be consistent in quality, hopefully. this is in the new laurel towne center and just opened up. having said that, the servers were all trying to get use to the menu, as are we of them being around (wasn't sure what came with the bison burger.. cole slaw? a side? fries?). so i give them a little lee-way in that regards. with that in mind, they were definitely trying and were on top of filling our drinks, taking away our plates, etc. our particular server seemed a bit nervous!, but i think that wasn't because of the patrons but actually the other waiter watching from behind, all the time.. guess he was a newby in training.. poor guy =P
(4)
Sarah M.
As a new brewery in Laurel I was excited to join. But I won't be returning here. First of all its a lawsuit waiting to happen. The floors are super slippery, it feels like you're ice skating & even the staff will admit it to you. The food is pretty pricey $25 for a pizza. (It was good.) The handicap section is not Accommodating as well, it's too tight & uncomfortable. The main reason for the such low review is the management. He did take a percentage off the bill but I wasn't complaining to get things for free. I won't be returning.
(2)
Cheavaun C.
Great service!! Had us seated soon as we walked in. Happy hour prices are good. Southern fried chicken was top notch!!! Will be returning.
(5)
S W.
I've been to BJs three times so far and I've yet to be disappointed. They still serve salads the way they used to...HUGE! It's our new favorite spot. It gets very crowded so I always put us in the wait list. And their drinks are great as well. The wait staff very friendly.
(5)
Jackie A.
I might have given this restaurant three stars, had my food arrived hot, instead of barely lukewarm and had my waitress spoke English, that was understandable. My child and I devoured the stuffed mushrooms, upon arrival. It wasn't that they were delish, it's just that we were hungry. Though nicely seasoned and amply stuffed, those caps would have been even better, had the butter been bubbly hot and the mushroom crumb topping, crisped from under the broiler. What a yummy concept, to have my hamburger bun encrusted with parmesan - to bad it arrived burnt. Once again, my burger was flavorful and cooked as I requested, but it too, was served just warmed and kinda hard - as if it had been sitting under that heated lamp, a bit too long. The dessert looked heavenly, though my rule of thumb is - if the meal isn't great; it's unlikely that the dessert won't be either. So, we skipped the dessert.
(2)
Pina R.
I like this place! I was visiting for the weekend and came here for lunch I like the fact that they have a beer sampler. That was pretty good. I ordered the mahi-mahi tacos that was pretty delicious; anyhow the food and the crowd and staff are good and the service was prompt. I really like this place and will come here again next time I visit. It's in an open shopping mall.
(5)
Michael S.
Five stars from me, my boss and i went in for lunch, first time to any BJ's. It was crowded, but our server was great, refilled our drinks, explained the menu, i got the Southern Fried Chicken dish, it was amazing, freshly battered golden brown, not tough in anyway, you can tell the chicken is fresh and they change the grease as they should. The dish i got was huge and only $7.75. My boss got the personal pizza and was happy with it as well. Will surely be back.
(4)
Michelle S.
I hate that I'm even giving this place one star. It was our first time coming to this restaurant, and upon walking in, we were told it would be 15-20 minutes to get a table. No problem! 10 minutes in the hostess asked if we wanted the table "over there" (in the bar). We said, "sure, no problem". As we stood there, she says, " you can go on over there". *** This is super disappointing since we didn't know "which" table we were walking to, and there was no greeting or any kind of service at this point. Once we arrive to this table... It was dirty, and not even ready. So we go back to the hostess, and she says, "just go over there and sit down, they will clean it for you soon". Once we wait for THAT to happen, we sit and wait for a server to come over and get our drink orders or ANYTHING for that matter, and 10 minutes later..(no joke) he comes with a napkin and says, " I'll be with you in a minute". 15 minutes for that, 10 minutes for refills and 20 minutes for the overall checkout process. For nonalcoholic drinks, appetizer and two burgers, it took 1 hour and 45 minutes. Quite disappointing. For the food aspect: Burgers were over greasy, and one was overcooked. Fries were thin type fries and floppy. The California flat bread was great (the best part of the entire visit). Overall, I will NEVER step foot in this place EVER again. Worst $45 I've ever spent.
(1)
Kerri B.
We decided on BJ's for our 25th anniversary dinner. The service, top-notch. We had spinach topped mushrooms for an appetizer, amazing. We both ordered the rib eye steak. All I can say, is don't! Unless of course, you LOVE salt. Could not enjoy the wonderful taste of a great cut of meat because the salt was way too potent. Dessert, I believe it's called cookies and cream pizookie. YES!!! Order two!!!
(3)
Yuwa A.
I'm familiar with the Woodland Hills Location in Los Angeles. My favorite dessert is the chocolate chip pizzokie. I visited the new location in Laurel and I had an awesome time. The burger was delish! I tried the salted caramel pizzokie but I didn't like it. Oh service was great! I give this place a 5 star!!!
(5)
Rianna D.
Our deep dish was delicious! We ordered a sampler and got 12 of their hand crafted beers, liked all of them. :D our waiter was soooo friendly and the atmosphere was great. We cant wait to go back! We walked to the movie theatre after dinner and it didnt take long, great location.
(5)
Kristin P.
Me and my husband and my son just went there for lunch and we will definitely be back for sure we loved the beer and food ! The dessert was amazing we had s'more with peanut butter it was amazing love love love !
(5)
John T.
First time here, Slow service and ran out of burgers at 5pm on a Monday night.. How do you run out of a staple like burgers especially on a Monday night? Cancelled our entrees and asked for our check which took another 20 mins to get. Manager was apologetic but I'm leaving hungry...Big disappointment, go somewhere else.
(1)
Jennifer C.
I went back a second time last week with my boss and a few others from office, having had a great experience the first time around. As usual the wait time was 20 - 25 minutes but we found a spot in the bar area. The service was great but unfortunately someone in our party got food poisoning from the fish. Bummer to be up for four hours throwing up. Go, but don't order the salmon.
(3)
Gamal H.
My wife brought me back a pulled pork sandwich. It was amazing! Definitely the best I have had in this area. Famous Daves has an OK pulled pork sandwich and Red Hot & Blue has lost a step with theirs. This place has an all around great one. Big, stuffed with meat, soft bun and they got the Cole slaw right. Not runny so when I put the slaw on my sandwich and bit in, not a bunch of juice dripping out. They went with slaw chunks which gave a nice crunch when you bit in. I'm not a fries person but these were nice and seasoned. They gave the fries that resembled shoe strings, reminded me of the ones I would get at Houstons. Only reason I didn't give 5 because I got the sandwich cold by the time it reached me from wife's travel and I had to warm up in the microwave. It was really enjoyable even reheated so I would love to taste it fresh out the kitchen while dining in. I highly recommend!
(4)
Kerri W.
This is one of those times I should have listened to the reviews... Granted it was quite busy for a Tuesday night but the service was atrocious and I saw enough servers and bussers around that I was expected a better experience. First off, we felt extremely rushed to order everything. It was my friend and I's first time here so we were checking out all our options. Our drinks didn't come out for a very long time, and after asking if they would be out soon they miraculously arrived leading me to believe the bar wasn't as backed up as the server stated. We ordered our appetizer first then the server came back to take out entree order. Lo and behold our entree came out before the appetizer! Which of course was then blamed on the kitchen as well. Honestly the only reason I gave this a one star was because the food was pretty good and the drinks were pretty good as well especially for the reasonable price. As for the service itself, we felt extremely rushed and if I'm going to be rushed I at least expect the product to come out quickly.. Which it did not. When our entree arrived before our appetizer we didn't even have any silverware and after asking for some, we waited for a bit then received two forks on top of a black napkin. I had already looked around and saw other customers with black napkin rolls of silverware so wondered why we did not receive the same thing. I then had to ask for a second napkin since we had only received one and also for the side of sour cream I had ordered that did not come out with the food. I also asked the food runner when he brought the food out but didn't get it then either. I was made to feel like I was being demanding but all I was asking for were items necessary for eating the meal that I shouldn't have had to ask for. And to top it all off our food and drinks were cleared while we still had a few bites and sips left but if our server bothered to ask us we would have asked for a few more minutes to finish. Then she dropped off the check without a word and without asking us if we wanted dessert. Which we had ready decided we did want and had to try and add on as our server zoomed by. Just so disappointed with our experience even though the food was good...
(1)
Kisha S.
I go here all the time with friends, took Mom and Grandma for Mother's Day and they LOVED IT this place never disappoints! From the drinks to the food to the wonderful staff it's always a great visit. Laurel really needed a place like this
(5)
Elaine H.
Went here for lunch. We had a beer flight you get to choose 4 for $6.95 the calamari was ok just a bit greasy but the clam chowder is out of this world, loaded with clams. Try it in one of their toasted bread bowls. Make a great meal!
(5)
Isaiah E.
Terrible. The parking sucks and we waited for our RESERVED seat for a long periolodically time. The tables are nasty.
(1)
Milton C.
Worse service ever! Don't come here unless to want to wait 20 minutes to order, 40 more minutrs to get your food;15 to get the check and after 10 minutes they still have my credit card and holding me hostage! No food is worth that abuse!
(1)
Melinda R.
The wait was LONG but I had a huge party of 20... but once we were seated we all agreed it was worth the wait. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, big portions, and a friendly waiter even sang a solo rendition of happy birthday to me upon request after I caught him singing while cleaning a nearby table! The mgr apologized for the wait and all was well!
(5)
Prissy C.
Went here for dinner this past Sunday for the first time. I tried the scallops dish because I love scallops not realizing it was under it's"Enlighted section of menu meaning healthier options. And not only was it only 370 calories it was filling and very good.
(4)
Jodi K.
2 stars for the atmosphere and that's it! I've gone twice and both times they completely screwed up my order. The first time I had to wait 40 minutes just to tell them my med rare steak was med well! I'm not a fan. For just opening, they need to get it together!
(2)
Lisa B.
Love love this place. Its our weekly lunch spot. The ribs are awesome. The jambalaya is wonderful. Great atmosphere and the bar attendant (blonde hair) is wonderful.
(5)
Barbara R.
Very slow, not enough staff, didn't like the mani tacos, the salmon was good, drinks were great,
(3)
Jack K.
Very nice experience. I liked my cheeseburger--large, well-prepared and fresh ingredients. I order the fried artichokes on a total whim (I am not an artichoke guy). These were awesome, slightly addictive. Our server was very nice and attentive.
(4)
Jayme D.
The food here is great. There is so much to choose from. The house beers are great! Hefeweizen and Oasis are my favs! I will be back!
(5)
Trina B.
Called ahead for seating at 4:30. Arrived at 4:15. Didn't get seated until almost 5pm. I was furious and management didn't seam to care. The Hostess had a terrible attitude which is not good for customer service. The food was just okay after all that. Will not be dining here again.
(2)
Kyra M.
Went here today on A whim and I must say I am glad I did. For an app we had the pork loaded fries. I am not a fan of this appetizer as the shoe string fries are not my favorite also the green sauce I was not a fan it was tangy and bitter not ideal. For drinks we both did the sampler of 4. Which we enjoyed but the ones you end up not wanting you are stuck with. As for the meals I got the Southern Fried Chicken which was tender juicy crisp and well seasoned. My BF got the ribeye which had fat all the way through which he is not a fan of. The desert was delicious, we ordered the 3 trials i forget the name. We got the peanut butter smores one, cookies and cream, and salted caramel. Delicious heaven, I don't typically eat desert but the waiter talked us into it and I am glad I did. Overall I will def go back. Want to try the pork chops when we go back and the alcohol root beer float.
(4)
Daniel M.
Great service, great beer, extremely good pizza, horrible burgers. It is a pizza and beer place and they do those two things great.
(4)
Shelley R.
Really good food, great beer selection. Our server, Ryan was awesome. Made awesome selections and recommendations for us. It was busy when we came, but he made us feel like we were his only table. The food runner was less than pleasant though. He basically threw the plates on the table. And when we asked if he could clear the couple of empty plates, he rolled his eyes, huffed and snatched the plates from my hands. He was probably having a bad day. Other than him, I had a great experience.
(4)
Patricia J.
First visit, was great stop. I had the jambalaya which was perfect, presentation was also nice. The service was great. Low lights, overly eager guys walking around stalking for dirty dishes was annoying. My service was great.
(4)
D W.
Good food...nice atmosphere...we live the root beer! Lots of choices for wings...the burgers are great (they are huge)! The kids menu offer lots of choices too! Try the beignets for dessert...delicious!
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Joe J.
If you don't mind a crowd, and a potential wait if you don't book yourself on the guest list. Then this is the place. I took my lady here for valentines day, and we had an amazing time. The only draw back is getting seated in a area with a loud large group, when you're trying to have an intimate conversation. However watching a woman order an entree and have damn near every appetizer on the menu being brought to her at the same damn time, while punishing cups/shots of alcohol was very entertaining/impressive to say the least. The food was really the highlight of the evening. I had a rack of ribs that wouldn't quit, and she ordered the jambalaya. We were both thoroughly impressed with our food, and that was especially good seeing as how it was a special night for us. I will repeat though that this place seems to stay packed, but the food and service i received was excellent. Sometimes a place is so packed because they are just good. There is a high demand for there services, and they seem to be delivering quite well. With all the people visiting here I'm sure you'll read a bad review or 2, but remember that a--holes eat out too. This is one place i will say you should judge for yourself. I may not do valentines day here again, but I'm damn sure going back! The food/Service the wait . I'm a fan.
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Brian L.
Great variety of beers! And Bjs pizzas are the best pizza i ever tasted! And smores pazooki! Omg!!!!! The best! very reasonable price! Love it!
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C. J.
Michael was my server and he did a great job. He was upbeat, funny, and very helpful. The happy hour options are not all that great, but great customer service made it worth the visit.
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Jason J.
if only you knew how terrible their dish washing operation.(or at least was a few months ago) this is the only reason i don't go there, and i liked the food. but that's how serious it is
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erwin g.
nice looking building and setup... service is not good. even for not so busy hour. waitress forgot half our order and did not check on us. did not bring my water after I kindly asked her for it 4 times. not happy and will never come back.
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Melissa Q.
This past Friday my friends and I called ahead to reserve a spot at the restaurant. What a horrid customer service experience! It took us 30 minutes to get a table even as we called ahead. And the waitress 'Latasha' treated us in a very unfriendly way. She rushed us with the checks. My corn fritters were over cooked, and my ahi poke had two little, measly pieces of avocado. This is definitely a hit or miss experience because a couple of weekends ago, I went to the bar and had a good time with great food. Maybe this is a place to visit on a less busy night.
I went in yesterday just because I wanted to try the West Coast renowned Pizookie. This was their 2nd day being opened for business. The service was great! The food was great! And the Pizookie.........WAS EVERYTHING! I ordered 1/2 Chocolate Chip & 1/2 White Chocolate Macadamia. The kitchen messed up & made 1 of each. So they gave me both at no additional charge! WINNING!!!!!!!!!
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Joelyne K.
My husband and I have been there a handful of times and have tried to give them the benefit of the doubt because they are a new location. Unfortunately, each time has been the same and we actually take tally now of how many times we think they will mess up our order(s), before we arrive. For one, they are extremely slow. They do not refill your drinks unless you ask and no matter what you order, don't expect them to get it right. I wish I was exaggerating but I am not. It is truly a shame because their food is very good and they are going to loose business over this. While their food is good, they are very stingy on the vegetable toppings on pizza and pastas. If you ask for mushrooms, I literally think they count 3-4 of them and throw them on your plate, just to say they gave you extra. Then they charge you $2.00 for the extra toppings. It is ridiculous. Same goes for other vegetables. They are very skimpy on pasta portions as well. The service is horrendous. After eating our meals, we sat at our table for 30 minutes before the server came back and then asked, "oh would you like your check"? As if we wanted to be there the entire night! Plain and simple, they have great food but service sucks! Be warned.
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Lisa M.
First there, and no rush to return. My waitress wasn't really friendly either was the hostess. Not to impressed with this place...
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Bryan K.
A lot of beers on tap. Home brews are decent. I would recommend getting a flight (sample of 4). Their IPA and Stout were good. Had a burger that was greasy and lacked any real flavor. This is a new place and they're working on a lot of kinks which affects the customer service, but the staff works hard and tried to accommodate as best they can. I sat at the bar and they seemed overwhelmed mostly because things are new and there are bound to be issues. I'd give this place a shot again
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J. M.
Came in on a whim looking for dinner. It was a Tuesday night and they were pretty busy. Most of the tables had someone at them. It apparently was half-priced wine night. They have about 30 national as well as craft beers on tap. They also have 11 house beers on tap that BJ's allegedly brews, uh, somewhere, but not here apparently. Food arrived in a relatively timely manner. I tried the carnitas fries which were served in a deep mini pizza dish. The fries were okay on top, but got way too soggy on the bottom. I got a small 9" pizza which was warm, not hot, and some of the cheese looked like it was just starting to melt. The pizza is deep dish, which I usually like, and it is similar but not as good as Pizzeria Uno's, in my personal opinion. The service was okay. At first they were checking on me too much, then when I wanted to pay my bill, I had to wait. Overall, the prices for the quality of food they serve are a little too high. For 1 soda, 1 beer, 1 appetizer and a rather small pizza it was almost $40 with tip for one person. I give them a "Meh.", and can't say that I would come back...
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Gagandeep K.
I'm from California, so when I heard that there was a bjs restaurant opening nearby, I was thrilled to go there. I've been going to BJS for the past 7 years so I know what to expect. My visit there yesterday 11-28-14 for lunch with my husband was Ok. It could've been better. The prices for some reason we're higher then cali. Also the menu was different. For appetizer, I ordered shrimp thai lettuce wraps and they were delicious. My husband ordered a small Mediterranean pizza and enjoyed it. I ordered lunch size pasta which on the menu was $8.95 (it was 8 something) but was charged 13+ for it. Their reason was because I ordered shrimp instead of chicken. I wish I was informed prior to ordering that 8 small shrimps on my pasta would've been $5 extra. And when you can count your meat, it's not good. I was not very happy with that. Our server apologized and that's about it. Overall service was good. Our food came out on time. Prices are high here so be prepared.
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Martha A.
Bad service!!! I got better attention at the bar then at a table!!! Food was reheated took forever to get glass of water!!!! Needs improvement!!!!
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Chance H.
The manager was not helpful. We received a free entree but was told that because we did not purchase a steak that the entrees we ordered did not qualify. We will make our point with corporate. Then I asked about purchasing a growler and was told that because of Maryland they cannot sell growlers of beer. This is ridiculous because every other brew pub i.e. DuClaw and Pub Dog sell growlers. This is ridiculous. At least the waiter was good.
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Brad C.
Excellent food. Lindsay was great. Very knowledgeable of the menu and super friendly.
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J S.
I have been to other BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse locations before, so I was eager to check this new one out. WORST. IDEA. EVER. I would have given it zero stars, if possible. My date and I went to celebrate a major life accomplishment and were hoping for a special evening--it was "special," all right. First, they messed up a very straight forward drink order. After we had placed our order, the waitress came by to tell us that both different cuts of meat we had ordered were sold out. That is *somewhat* understandable, but that is the kind of thing of which you inform someone BEFORE handing them a menu and letting them set their heart upon it. A salad came with additional ingredients that were not mentioned in its menu description that were disgusting, and, had they been mentioned would have prevented it from being ordered. Furthermore, our waitress was slow, inattentive, and inefficient. When she finally got around to bringing the check (which we had to ask her for four times), it was wrong. We spent about 45 minutes there unnecessarily. Go to this restaurant if you're looking for a long night of frustration, subpar service, and second- or third-choice menu items.
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Chrissy L.
Chic, modern & still very family friendly. The environment gives me an upscale TGIFridays vibe with a mind blowing drink selection! I've been here twice and I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. The staff were all very friendly and the restrooms were clean. Oh- if you will be visiting the movies they currently have a special if you purchase your tickets from them.
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Meg L.
To be so new, this place went down hill fast in my book. Came here once and loved it. Place was new, food was good, people were nice. 2nd go around --- it wasn't worth my time & money. Food didn't meet expectations. Wait was long. We were rushed in and out #3 & 4 --- gave it more chances. Both times for happy hour. Was disappointed time #3 because appetizers were too expensive to be so small. Skipped the apps and got burgers time #4... Couldn't finish the burger it was so greasy....
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Joshua A.
My family and i step into BJ's for a bite after a long day of travel so we figured go with the chain place that had decent Yelp reviews. The hostess was sweet to the kids, quick, polite, and knowledgeable about the menu. Our server was training, I assume because she had a tag along but didn't say why, they were polite and knowledgeable at the beginning. We order a few apps, the were okay, not how the menu described or pictured ( few things different) but no real issue. Then we waited 30 minutes our food, no drink refills, and one dish out of seven came out and we all drooled while only one plate of food was on the table. We had been told the fryer went down but the only dish at our table that needed frying was the fried chicken and that was the only dish at the table. I ordered a pizza because It had a whole menu page and the server mentioned it so I figured it's a dish they do well. BUZZZZZ! Wrong answer, go to Harris Teeter for pizza (I did after) it is in the same plaza, cheaper and tastes 100% better. The best part of the night was the Root Beer they make in house but I only had one glass because after the servers could see we were bothered they stayed sparse Would not bother with this place try Mission BBQ (same plaza too).
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Courtney K.
Bottom Line: Better than most chain restaurants with a decent beer selection. Located in the Towne Center at Laurel. I'm really not a fan of chain restaurants but I never mind a trip to places like BJ's or Cheesecake Factory because I generally find that the staff is a little more refined, the food is better quality and the drink options are plentiful. Here is my take on the Laurel BJ's: - The menu at BJs weighs about three pounds and is as long and varied as that as the Cheesecake Factory's. Having said that, the nice thing about BJs is there is something on the menu for everyone. Although BJ's is known for their pizza, my favorite dish is the Parmesan crusted chicken with blanched brocolli and cheddar mashed potatoes. - As should be expected when you have "Brewhouse" in the name, BJs offers a great selection of drought craft beer and their house beer is decent as well. Their beer menu is nicely displayed on the wall in three sections: craft beer, BJ's house brew, and local craft beer. I'm not one for girly-fruity drinks but on a hot summer day I actually do like their BJ's Berry Burst cider. It doesn't taste much like a cider to me but rather a carbonated fruit drink, but not too thick, sweet or heavy. - This BJs isn't as large as other locations I've been too but that is ok with me since less people means less noise. The open air concept here and lots of hard surfaces can make for a noisy experience but during off-peak times the restaurant is quite comfortable.
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Beverly H.
Let me start out by saying that I LOVE that Laurel now has a BJ's. It's a hip, nice looking chain with good management. As one other reviewer mentioned, the vibe is cool. I also like their happy hour options including the $5 lemondrop martinis. Their black and blue burger is the BEST in this area! When i stray past the burger, though, I sometimes get disappointed. Sometimes the other meals come out well, other times, not so much....Management is great, though, and if they give you a bad meal and you complain they will redo it for you...
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Lilly E.
Husband and I had been traveling for a few hours and after settling at our hotel went in search of some food. We didn't want to eat heavy since it was 9:30pm so we were just gonna have some appetizers and drinks. We were greeted by the manager who was very welcoming. Our server, Tamara, was super sweet and I asked her to pick me a nice crisp white wine and since they were half price that made it taste even better. She chose Kendall Jackson Chardonnay and it was perfect. Husband had Hefeweizen which he gets nostalgic over since he used to live in Germany. Then we ordered the fried calamari - perfectly cooked - wasn't chewy - it was golden. The garlic aioli dipping sauce was yummy! Husband ordered a flatbread that had bacon/chicken/avocado - he was enjoying it. I had the stuffed mushrooms - it was full of flavor - spinach pesto was very good! We enjoyed our time here and there was a lot of people for that time of night during the work week. If we lived closer we'd probably come here more often.
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Mercy M.
I really wanted to give this place 5 stars because the food is delicious but I really enjoy great customer service when I go out and they did not have that. I ordered the avocado rolls which were delicious. For my main course I ordered the rib eye well done. Fifteen minutes after I placed my order the manager (Mark) came over and told me they were out of rib eyes. He asked if I wanted the sirloin steak instead. After looking at the picture on the menu I agreed. My steak came out fifteen minutes after my friends food came out. When it came out, I noticed it looked nothing like the picture. It looked like a toddlers plate of food. I tried to brush it off. When cutting it open it was pink! I specifically asked for well done. I asked our waitress for Mark. He came over and apologized and asked if I wanted a new one. It would take fifteen minutes to cook. I gave up and told him I didn't want anything. He said that I should pick something else so I picked the deep dish ravioli. It was delicious. Mark took care of me and it was on the house. Our waitress was horrible. She tried to remember everyones order instead on writing it down. She messed up my order and another friends order. She then started to get attitude when Mark got involved. We had to keep reminding her about to go boxes and drinks. It was just bad. I felt bad for Mark because I'm sure he had better stuff to than to do the waitress job. Come to this place for food. If you want awesome customer service go somewhere else unless Mark is there.
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LaToya E.
I wanted to wait until I made a few visits before writing a review for this place, mostly because i thought maybe they were just having a bad day.. I guess I was wrong! Each time I went the same problem presented itself, the service was extremely lacking! The wait staff would barely check on us and would frequently forget things. Once I went with a large group and the waitress took everyones order except mine and walked away from the table.. she was flagged down and brought back to only realize she knew she skipped me. The first time I went my dinner guest had to get up, go find the waitress and bring her back to our table to take our orders! The only reason I have returned is because the drinks are decent! As far as the food its been a real hit or miss.. The deep dish pizzas are good and ive had a few appetizers that ive enjoyed (the sliders are my favorite) but sometimes ive been disappointed with the food. The worst offender was the California Chicken club that came out so burned others at the table could smell it!
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Toya J.
BJ's is cool if you want a drink and a few small plates. Not necessarily the place you should come to expecting top notch food and quality dining. The food 3 stars, the customer service is more like 4 stars. When we arrived they were ready and prepared; took no time for them to come around and get our orders. The one lady waiter was holding it down, she was very attentive and courteous. We were able to enjoy happy hour prices on our drinks due to a server giving us incorrect info over the phone a week prior; Happy Hour is from 3 to 6 then it stops and picks up later that night from 10 until. The server told us 3 to 10pm, so the manager Jared was kind enough to honor what we were originally told. This is a good place to come back to watch a game, drop into quickly. They have quite a few vegetarian selections and a lite calorie menu as well. We sampled the avocado rolls (spring rolls) served hot with a soy dipping sauce. I had the chicken lemon thyme dish with mash potatoes; sounded and looked better than it tasted, by sole reason of the seasoning and sauces being average. The chicken wings weren't bad; fried hard and crispy, drizzled with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. My HH special lemon drops were decent. Not a bad choice for a casual group after work. It was cool, I can say for our first PG UYE this was a pretty good choice-a common meeting ground with affordable drinks and food prices. I'd definately stick with happy hour.
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Sean F.
Slow, slow service. I've been pretty excited about the couple new craft beer places popping up around Laurel and didn't think twice about meeting up with some co-workers for the happiest of hours. Unfortunately this slowly turned into the saddest of hours. The place is pretty nice and the hostess was friendly, courteous but then the downhill slide began. I got to happy hour at BJ's with about 45 minutes to go. Order a beer, the house stout in nitro, and asked for a happy hour specials menu. At the same time my coworker ordered a bottle of Budlight. 20 minutes later none of the three had arrived. I understand a nitro beer doesn't pour quickly but a bottle of bud and a specials menu shouldn't take anymore than 10 minutes at most. 15 minutes later her beer came out a little warm, my beer came out fine and the food menu came out finally. 25 minutes later our server came back around but it was now past happy hour prices and I had no interest in spending any more money at BJ's. I can't say you should steer clear but be wary. I ended up meeting up with another and eating elsewhere. Side note: My nitro house stout was one of the better stouts I've had. It had a creamy, smooth mouthfeel and good notes of chocolate on the nose and coffee in the body. It would've probably pair well with that chocolate brownie pizookie but I never had the opportunity to try that combo. Pro tip might be to grab a seat at the bar instead of the dining floor.
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Christina S.
I've drove past this restaurant a few times and figured I'd finally come in and give it a try. Man was I impressed. The dining room areas was competent full. Always a good sign. The hostess told us that there was one booth at the bar available so we sat there and were greeted almost instantaneously. My boyfriend and I each got a couple of their specialty beers which we were both pleased with. He ordered a deep dish pizza of some sort and I ordered the spicy pig tavern pizza. Both were amazing. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We will be coming back and I can't wait for my next visit.
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Hope L.
Went here on a Thursday night to meet a group of friends. Upon arrival I gave the hostess our name for reservations, she looked up the reservations, told me she would be right back and that was that. She was gone for about 15 min. Finally another hostess came up and I asked her was everything ok and she said "yes, she is getting your table ready.". I'm thinking geesh would've been nice if the 1st hostess had shared with me why she was leaving instead of giving me a weird look (like uh oh your reservation isn't on here), say she'll be back and leave me with thoughts of "is everything ok? what's going on?". She returned about 15 minutes later and showed me to our table. It was a long table set up for about 15 people. Seating arrangement definitely could've been a little better. It was a little cramped because we were right up against a wall and the path between us and the next table was very small. Our waitress came over shortly after and introduced herself. Her name is Carolina and she was a doll. Unfortunately, throughout the night you could tell that she was overwhelmed because we had to wait a good 20 min before we placed appetizer orders, she was gone for long periods of time throughout the meal. Especially at times we really needed her. Like to order more drinks, clear the dishes off the table, etc. The entire ordering, eating, process was long/delayed. I'm assuming they were short staff but I really don't know. Here's what I ordered and what I thought about my food; Cajun Pasta - I added shrimp for a extra few dollars. The shrimp were very small and when I am paying a nice coin for a pasta dish with shrimp I expect for my shrimp to look like what I paid for. That was a little disappointing. Overall dish was a little too oily but it was good. Not sure if I would order this again but if I do I would leave the shrimp out. Santa Fe Spring Rolls - Filled with chicken, black beans, fire‑roasted red bell peppers, cilantro, sweet corn, jalapenos and jack cheese. Topped with pico de gallo and served with our Santa Fe dressing and avocado cream sauce. The wrapping wasn't crispy. Inside was mushy. Wasn't too pleased with this dish. Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea - Weak. Tasted more Coca-Cola than anything. Wouldn't order it again unless it was a different bartender or s/he learn to make a good Long Island. Apple Martini - Too sour. The first thing I tasted was sweet and sour. Ugh! Was really off balanced. I should have listened to my fellow diners who said the Lemon Drop and Cosmo were the best Martinis. The Hostesses were very in-personable when I arrived. The person in this position is the first impression you get sometimes at a restaurant and I personally think you should be interactive with your customers especially when they first walk in. That wasn't the case this night because the both of them were very stand-offish when I arrived and didn't communicate clearly on what was happening. The DINING experience was decent. Carolina did a good job. Wish they were fully staffed so that she could have tended to our table a little better. The DRINKING experience was disappointing. Bartender needs a little lesson or mixing drinks. Maybe I will return at some point but have no plans to do so anytime soon.
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Banji E.
awesome service and great food. Loved the vibe too, makes you feel like ur not in laurel. somewhat pricy tho. Our food didnt take long and our server was the most charming person though i didnt catch her name. Most definitely recommending it to my fiends and relatives
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Ieesha J.
As a Cali girl, I am a fan of this establishment. When I found out they were opening up a BJ's across the street from me you can imagine my excitement. I'm not typically a fan of chain restaurants except for BJ's. I've been here 4 times since they opened a little over 2 weeks ago and my experience with the food was consistent. I always order either the Pizza or the Santa Fe Salad along with their famous Pizookie for dessert. YOU can not enter and leave without having a Pizookie - that would be just wrong. The BEST server I've had so far was Patricia. Very funny, knew the menu, was quick on her feet and didn't have us waiting. I had 2 visits and the servers weren't as great but I will give them a pass since its a new restaurant- however I will ask for Patricia the next time I visit. Gotta stick to what you know right? All in all - I'm excited that my fav place is around the corner. The place is pretty packed in the evenings so make sure you're prepared to wait if you come during game time or after 7.
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Clyde M.
Super service, menu is limited. I had the jambalaya, the best I had in this area, but it doesn't beat Louisiana's.
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Neville E.
I went to this place on my birthday. It was kind of dark in there for my taste, but I love it anyways. The drinks and beer all were delicious . I got myself the BJ's Classic Rib-Eye it was very tasty and done the way I asked. Along with the order of the Parmesan cheese wings (they were also fantastic!) my night was awesome.
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Rae M.
What a wonderful addition to the once desolate Laurel Towne Center. Located to your immediate left as soon as you enter the new shopping center, a small parking lot is adjacent from the restaurant, but your best bet is to park across the street in the bigger parking lot. Myself and a few others (Toya J. and Hope L.) planned an outing here with a group of 11 awesome people on a Thursday evening. BJ's is known for their large variety of beers, I didn't partake, but I heard positive reviews about them. Our server, Caroline, was rather busy with such a large table of people, but she stayed on top of our table's needs. She did all this while being extremely pleasant and helpful. With such an extensive menu, it was really hard to decide what to get. Who am I kidding, I'm on a pseudo diet, so I knew I couldn't order what I really wanted...a burger or pizza, so I ordered from the "enLIGHTened" menu. Every item on that particular portion of the menu is under 795 calories. I decided on the Mediterranean Chicken Pita Tacos with a side of bistro grains. I don't have a clue what the bistro grains were (even after I ate it) but the entire dish was under 700 calories and they were really tasty, so I wasn't complaining. My meal as a whole was actually really good. I could see myself ordering it again (clearly while on this pseudo diet though). Our table also indulged on a few appetizers, one of which I can't remember the name of, but it was good. The one I remember was the avocado egg rolls and they were surprisingly really good as well. All and all, a good time was had by all. The service, the food, the lively atmosphere, and of course the fabulous company were all truly wonderful! I will definitely be back in the future...clearly after this "diet" has died down! Beer and burgers....HERE I COME! PS I love the colorful and festive bar area. Check out the HH. Happy Hour is Mon - Fri 3pm - 6pm / Sun - Thurs10pm - Close. Come in on Tuesday's, Half Off Wines all day. They also have appetizer specials for HH.
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Charles K.
Atmosphere: Quite nice. The bar was inviting and I was immediately drawn to it. I was a little sad when my party already had a table in the back. The rest of the restaurant is nicely put together. It attracts friends, first time daters, and families young and old. Food: I was hungry, but the menu was overloaded with items and I could not make up my mind. This reminded me of the menu for Cheesecake Factory. There are a lot of choices, which is great, but I wasn't feeling the food. The lack of eating is partly my fault because I should have reviewed the menu online before I entered the restaurant. Beer: I ended up having a lovely Tatonka Stout beer. This beer was malty with notes of chocolate. It was a great way to end the day. I will definitely try more of the beers considering BJ's offers beer flights. I also like the fact that the coaster that comes with the beer highlights the name and a few notes about the beer. Conclusion: I can give this place 4 stars on atmosphere and beer alone. Not sure about the food, but my friends seemed to thoroughly enjoy their meals.
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Jerry S.
3.5 stars. It's a pretty new and pretty popular place. The first time I tried to go, there wasn't an open seat in the house. Comfy room, subdued lighting but there are downward spots so you can actually read the menu. The headliner here is, of course, the beer. I got a sampler of four house brews for $7.95. All were well made, true to type, and just a bit edgy, showing that the brewmaster was going for good and not just good enough. Feeling hungry, I went for the full rack of baby backs. The ribs were tender and moist, with a sauce/glaze that was savory and just a bit sweet. Not a hint of smoke, though. A tiny bit of chiplotle would have gone a long way. Mashed potatoes were excellent in flavor and texture. The roasted Brussels sprouts were a great idea as a healthier choice, but poorly executed. They were quartered, which lead to uneven cooking, and dry. I use Jacques Pepin's recipe, using the slicing blade on the food processor and tossing with a bit of olive oil. Service was friendly. There is free WiFi but like many places you need to open the browser and agree to the terms. There are some good HH specials, and quite a few lighter options. Fairly large wine list, but the prices seemed a bit high. Half a step up from TGIF or Applebee's, worth a stop but I wouldn't go too far out of my way.
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Katrina L.
This was my first visit. I ordered a strawberry mojito which took almost 30 minutes to get it. I couldn't taste s ny alcohol in it. It was more like a strawberry lemonade. I was with a party of 10 people. The waitress, Carolina, was a peach but was clearly overwhelmed with such a large group along with other customers because we had to wait at least 10-15 minutes before we saw her. It was almost an hour from the time that we entered the restaurant until we received our food. The black and bleu house burger was pretty good but a little dry and the fries were greasy. The triple dessert platter was a sure winner. I had the cookies and cream cookie and ice cream. It was both warm and gooey with a perfect combination of sweet creamy ice cream. The manager came over to say hello but didnt ask us how we enjoyed our meal. It was an average dining experience.
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J. O.
Good looking bar. Large menu. Pleasant experience. Service was quick and friendly. I will definitely visit again.
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Joseph J.
4 of us arrived on a Thursday evening around 6. Had a 30 minute wait. No problem. We got drinks at the bar & hung out until our table was ready. Waitress came over fast enough & took our app order. Carnitas & fries...came very fast. Good. I had the bison burger. Wow! Awesome! Tender & juicy like I expected bison to be. Wife got shrimp tacos...very good. Kids got pan pizzas & said they were delish. Overall a good experience. Will be back.
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Tianna W.
Went there for a work party for a fellow employee. Note - if you want to have a private party here, just know it won't be private. They don't have private rooms, so they can only reserve you tables in the main dining area. Overall food was great and service was ok - we all got our drinks after we finished our appetizers (this includes water). Some people really didn't like that, so thats really the only minus. However, I feel like the food is worth 4 stars. We had the pepporoni, bbq, and veggie pizzas plus bbq salad and house salad. Everything tasted great, cool atomsphere. I would visit again minus my coworkers lol.
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Melanie A.
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse is good pretty much only for happy hour. The drink specials are great and the appetizers they have on special are awesome. However, my two experiences with going inside and being waited on by a waitress have not been good. My recommendation - stick to happy hour.
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Chandani C.
I went on a Friday night with two friends and understandably, there was a 40 minute wait. Luckily, the weather was nice that night so we just stepped outside and the time passed quickly. Our server was very nice, though he kept making jokes under his breath to entertain us and expected us to laugh, but we could never quite hear him so it just turned into an awkward 5 seconds of silence each time. I am not sure if it was just a really busy night or if the kitchen isn't well staffed (or both) but it took foreverrrrr for our drinks to come out and then another foreverrrrr for our food to come out. This wasn't much of a problem for us since my friends and I had a lot to catch up on, but it's not the ideal spot if you are in a hurry. I ordered their jalapeño burger which was good (and huge!), but not far as tasty as the description on the menu makes it seem. With all of the new restaurants in the area - there wasn't anything quite memorable about this one that would make me return rather than try out a new place.
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M W.
This place is awesome!!! My family and I have gone several times and we absolutely love it.
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Sarah M.
Dope vibe. I didn't realize that Laurel had a nice shopping center, but BJ's is one of the newest digs in that area. I dined at BJ's with a group of friends on a Friday night. Casey was our waitress, and she was awesome! If you're into beer, order the Berry Burst Cider. As an appetizer, try their smothered fries. As a meal, try any of their deep dish pizzas!
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MiSs J.
Our Sunday funday date night included dinner at BJ's. We grabbed some drinks at the bar while we waited for our table. They text you when the table is ready. The bartender was very friendly. She suggested the 10 Handcrafted beers that you can sample. You can sample 4 at a time for less than $10. The beau's least favorite was the Nutty Brunette. Favorite was the Blonde. The Piranha was very good as well. I got the White Zinfandel. Can't go wrong with that. We were seated as soon as we got our drinks and was able to have them sent over instead of walking through the restaurant with them. I got the Lemon Thyme Chicken with brown rice and veggies. Amazing! Low calorie too! Other than the fries being cold the beau got the double bacon cheeseburger and rated it an 8 out of 10. The waitress seemed as though she really didn't want to be there tonight. So the service was subpar. They have a very diverse menu. I love having options! I will for sure be coming back.
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Shatekia M.
Awesome place! Stumbled upon this place while in the area and so glad I did!! Loved the ambiance..wasn't too loud..and I didn't have a problem finding a seat on a Saturday evening. I enjoyed the best ever stuffed mushrooms and personal pan pizza I was really good although I wish it was a little hotter. I felt like perhaps it had been sitting for a little while. I would definitely come back. Nice place in a nice area in Laurel :-)
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Amirrah P.
Amazing!!!! I have only been there one and I loved it. The vibe was great, the food was great, and the house brewed beers are great. As someone who is only a occasional beer drinker I enjoyed their house brewed stout very much. Will be making this my "let's grab a drink" place.
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Maria M.
First time ever at BJ'S! We arrived and had minimal wait time. Seated and server explain they were short staff but service was great by Danielle. Ordered variety of things: chicken wings, Brussels sprouts, calamari & thin crust pizza. Food came out quick. Calamari was excellent, chicken wings could have been crispier but still good. Pizza and Brussels sprouts were good too. Tried brew house blonde and really enjoyed considering I'm not a big beer drinker. Will come back.
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Jay S.
WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED. It's very disappointing because the food is actually decent. However, the service is unacceptable. Our waiter paid little to no attention to us. We sat down at 9:51pm, and only received water at 10:15. (25 minutes later!) After he came with the water, we decided it was best to place our appetizers. 10 minutes later the appetizer came, and our waiter was never to be seen again. He completely went M.I.A. We were so frustrated and upset, we decided to go to the host get our check and leave. Because of this experience I will never go back again to B.J brewery again! Our waiters name was Darian. Worst WAITER EVER! If you have him make sure you ask for another waiter or leave. You will not be happy.
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Kapri J.
Came here on 12/29 at about 7 and I have to say is, If this place is busy, expect your drink order to come out after the entre and the entre to come out uncooked. All we got from our server was that they are experiencing poor management and when we pointed out the uncooked pork chop was told they would take it off the bill. Another server showed up only for our server to run over and say he talked to a manager and they already took it off. needless to say I am leaving dinnerless :( probably not coming back unless I am the only one here and how likely is that?!? I think the saving grace as always is the fruit beer called Lindeman's Framboise. I may come back for that it's he only beer I like.
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Rebeca F.
There was a mix up with our reservation, but once we got it sorted out things went pretty smoothly. Nice beer selection, and you can order it in a pitcher. The pizza here is really good! Can't wait to go back and try it again! Hopefully next time I'll have room for dessert because they looked amazing.
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Chanda G.
These are all over California and decided to meet my mom and sister here when I got into town for the holiday. Too bad I couldn't have anything I actually wanted because their 86 list was 50+ items long. No cider, out of 9 beers and basic liquors like Stoli and Jim Beam. The manager came over after my FIFTH attempt at ordering a drink and said it was a distributor issue. New place, totally understand if they haven't worked out their ordering yet but don't blame it on a distributor that you're out of standard beers. Sad because my family definitely won't come back after this experience.
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Melinda S.
They have never gotten my burger right. I'll never go here again! They don't know what a medium burger is, all their burgers are tough and burned with no seasoning. They put every topping that I said I didn't want, on the burger, same with someone else in my party. There was some unknown object in my mayonnaise, the fries were completely COLD and the calamari was soggy and tasteless. Did I mention nothing was edible and the manager didn't even comp the meal? We waited an hour for food that they messed up twice and gave up and returned the terrible food. Only to get one or two items taken off and another one added to the bill when the manager offered it as a substitute. Umm why offer it if you're charging for it? This is the worst restaurant in laurel. Can't even make a simple burger. And for some reason they hire 10 women to stand at the hostess stand and socialize.
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Bri H.
I came here Monday night for a random Happy Hour with my friend, which was much needed after the day I had. I actually wasn't originally going to go to BJ's but my friend suggested it. Although I really wanted to go to one of my "go to" spots for Happy Hour, I decided why not....lets try something new! It turned out to be a GREAT NIGHT! I love this place so much! Right when you walk in, the hosts are very sweet and nice, and the ambiance is incredible. It was packed! We sat at the bar and we were greeted immediately by one of the bartenders and he told us about the HH Specials. We decided to get the HH Pizza, HH Comso, HH Egg Rolls, and the HH Strawberry Mojito. Let's start with the drinks .... The Cosmo was okay, not as strong as I would have liked but it still tasted pretty good. The Mojito was a little too sweet for my taste but my friend seemed to really like it. I would say they could up the liquor measurement a bit, just a splash or two. Now the food - INCREDIBLE! So tasty and it came out super-fast. The pizza was crispy and flaky while the egg rolls were PACKED with flavor. They are a must if you visit BJ's. After two more drinks, we thought, "We are at a brewhouse and have yet to order beer, THE HECK" hahaha so we did just that. We ordered the beer flight tasters and we chose two beers each to drink. The best and I mean the best beer was the Grand Cruz! I could cry it was sooooooo good! MMMMHHMMM. We then decided, why not get fatter? So we ordered wangs to go with our beers and ordered the BBQ & Parmesan Wings. They were actually pretty good. They parmesan wings aren't my cup of tea, but the BBQ wings were on POINT! Overall, the staff is super nice (the bartenders are funny and easy to talk to), the food is amazing, and the drinks are good but could use a splash more of the good stuff. Lmao. I will most definitely be back for future Happy Hours! :) Favs - HH Pizza and HH Egg Rolls are phenomenal. Definitely signature items for them. The bartenders were very nice and attentive. Great STAFF!! Would Change - HH Drinks were weak ... I go to the HH mainly for the drinks sooooo it was semi disappointing.
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Chris T.
I've been here 4 or 5 times now and while I have never had a bad meal, service has always been pretty terrible. I kept hoping that it was just because this was a new restaurant but a long while after opening, it still hasn't improved much. The food is always excellent and I have so far tried the fish and chips, the fish tacos and a bacon cheeseburger. My favorite has to be the pork chops though as they were outstanding. I consider myself to be a bit of a dessert connoisseur and the pizzookie is a very unique dessert that is unbelievable. I definitely recommend it.
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Ebony B.
Good happy hour prices and nice and spacious. I had the club pizza..it was just ok. Too Much bacon for me but others enjoyed it. Everyone that ordered..their food looked Amazing and complimented the food. The drinks were not strong but very good flavors.
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Gray M.
Food is very good. My favs are the clam chowder, any of the pizzas, sliders, strawberry lemonade, berry cider and the berry burst (cider mixed with berry lambic framboise), and the cookies n' cream pizookie! All very good. Good prices. Decent service. I mostly use curbside pick up. The noise level can get somewhat high. OH ANS MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE REWARDS PROGRAM...it's free!!!
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Mercy M.
I really wanted to give this place 5 stars because the food is delicious but I really enjoy great customer service when I go out and they did not have that. I ordered the avocado rolls which were delicious. For my main course I ordered the rib eye well done. Fifteen minutes after I placed my order the manager (Mark) came over and told me they were out of rib eyes. He asked if I wanted the sirloin steak instead. After looking at the picture on the menu I agreed. My steak came out fifteen minutes after my friends food came out. When it came out, I noticed it looked nothing like the picture. It looked like a toddlers plate of food. I tried to brush it off. When cutting it open it was pink! I specifically asked for well done. I asked our waitress for Mark. He came over and apologized and asked if I wanted a new one. It would take fifteen minutes to cook. I gave up and told him I didn't want anything. He said that I should pick something else so I picked the deep dish ravioli. It was delicious. Mark took care of me and it was on the house. Our waitress was horrible. She tried to remember everyones order instead on writing it down. She messed up my order and another friends order. She then started to get attitude when Mark got involved. We had to keep reminding her about to go boxes and drinks. It was just bad. I felt bad for Mark because I'm sure he had better stuff to than to do the waitress job. Come to this place for food. If you want awesome customer service go somewhere else unless Mark is there.
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LaToya E.
I wanted to wait until I made a few visits before writing a review for this place, mostly because i thought maybe they were just having a bad day.. I guess I was wrong! Each time I went the same problem presented itself, the service was extremely lacking! The wait staff would barely check on us and would frequently forget things. Once I went with a large group and the waitress took everyones order except mine and walked away from the table.. she was flagged down and brought back to only realize she knew she skipped me. The first time I went my dinner guest had to get up, go find the waitress and bring her back to our table to take our orders! The only reason I have returned is because the drinks are decent! As far as the food its been a real hit or miss.. The deep dish pizzas are good and ive had a few appetizers that ive enjoyed (the sliders are my favorite) but sometimes ive been disappointed with the food. The worst offender was the California Chicken club that came out so burned others at the table could smell it!
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Joseph J.
4 of us arrived on a Thursday evening around 6. Had a 30 minute wait. No problem. We got drinks at the bar & hung out until our table was ready. Waitress came over fast enough & took our app order. Carnitas & fries...came very fast. Good. I had the bison burger. Wow! Awesome! Tender & juicy like I expected bison to be. Wife got shrimp tacos...very good. Kids got pan pizzas & said they were delish. Overall a good experience. Will be back.
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Toya J.
BJ's is cool if you want a drink and a few small plates. Not necessarily the place you should come to expecting top notch food and quality dining. The food 3 stars, the customer service is more like 4 stars. When we arrived they were ready and prepared; took no time for them to come around and get our orders. The one lady waiter was holding it down, she was very attentive and courteous. We were able to enjoy happy hour prices on our drinks due to a server giving us incorrect info over the phone a week prior; Happy Hour is from 3 to 6 then it stops and picks up later that night from 10 until. The server told us 3 to 10pm, so the manager Jared was kind enough to honor what we were originally told. This is a good place to come back to watch a game, drop into quickly. They have quite a few vegetarian selections and a lite calorie menu as well. We sampled the avocado rolls (spring rolls) served hot with a soy dipping sauce. I had the chicken lemon thyme dish with mash potatoes; sounded and looked better than it tasted, by sole reason of the seasoning and sauces being average. The chicken wings weren't bad; fried hard and crispy, drizzled with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. My HH special lemon drops were decent. Not a bad choice for a casual group after work. It was cool, I can say for our first PG UYE this was a pretty good choice-a common meeting ground with affordable drinks and food prices. I'd definately stick with happy hour.
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Sean F.
Slow, slow service. I've been pretty excited about the couple new craft beer places popping up around Laurel and didn't think twice about meeting up with some co-workers for the happiest of hours. Unfortunately this slowly turned into the saddest of hours. The place is pretty nice and the hostess was friendly, courteous but then the downhill slide began. I got to happy hour at BJ's with about 45 minutes to go. Order a beer, the house stout in nitro, and asked for a happy hour specials menu. At the same time my coworker ordered a bottle of Budlight. 20 minutes later none of the three had arrived. I understand a nitro beer doesn't pour quickly but a bottle of bud and a specials menu shouldn't take anymore than 10 minutes at most. 15 minutes later her beer came out a little warm, my beer came out fine and the food menu came out finally. 25 minutes later our server came back around but it was now past happy hour prices and I had no interest in spending any more money at BJ's. I can't say you should steer clear but be wary. I ended up meeting up with another and eating elsewhere. Side note: My nitro house stout was one of the better stouts I've had. It had a creamy, smooth mouthfeel and good notes of chocolate on the nose and coffee in the body. It would've probably pair well with that chocolate brownie pizookie but I never had the opportunity to try that combo. Pro tip might be to grab a seat at the bar instead of the dining floor.
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Christina S.
I've drove past this restaurant a few times and figured I'd finally come in and give it a try. Man was I impressed. The dining room areas was competent full. Always a good sign. The hostess told us that there was one booth at the bar available so we sat there and were greeted almost instantaneously. My boyfriend and I each got a couple of their specialty beers which we were both pleased with. He ordered a deep dish pizza of some sort and I ordered the spicy pig tavern pizza. Both were amazing. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We will be coming back and I can't wait for my next visit.
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Hope L.
Went here on a Thursday night to meet a group of friends. Upon arrival I gave the hostess our name for reservations, she looked up the reservations, told me she would be right back and that was that. She was gone for about 15 min. Finally another hostess came up and I asked her was everything ok and she said "yes, she is getting your table ready.". I'm thinking geesh would've been nice if the 1st hostess had shared with me why she was leaving instead of giving me a weird look (like uh oh your reservation isn't on here), say she'll be back and leave me with thoughts of "is everything ok? what's going on?". She returned about 15 minutes later and showed me to our table. It was a long table set up for about 15 people. Seating arrangement definitely could've been a little better. It was a little cramped because we were right up against a wall and the path between us and the next table was very small. Our waitress came over shortly after and introduced herself. Her name is Carolina and she was a doll. Unfortunately, throughout the night you could tell that she was overwhelmed because we had to wait a good 20 min before we placed appetizer orders, she was gone for long periods of time throughout the meal. Especially at times we really needed her. Like to order more drinks, clear the dishes off the table, etc. The entire ordering, eating, process was long/delayed. I'm assuming they were short staff but I really don't know. Here's what I ordered and what I thought about my food; Cajun Pasta - I added shrimp for a extra few dollars. The shrimp were very small and when I am paying a nice coin for a pasta dish with shrimp I expect for my shrimp to look like what I paid for. That was a little disappointing. Overall dish was a little too oily but it was good. Not sure if I would order this again but if I do I would leave the shrimp out. Santa Fe Spring Rolls - Filled with chicken, black beans, fire‑roasted red bell peppers, cilantro, sweet corn, jalapenos and jack cheese. Topped with pico de gallo and served with our Santa Fe dressing and avocado cream sauce. The wrapping wasn't crispy. Inside was mushy. Wasn't too pleased with this dish. Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea - Weak. Tasted more Coca-Cola than anything. Wouldn't order it again unless it was a different bartender or s/he learn to make a good Long Island. Apple Martini - Too sour. The first thing I tasted was sweet and sour. Ugh! Was really off balanced. I should have listened to my fellow diners who said the Lemon Drop and Cosmo were the best Martinis. The Hostesses were very in-personable when I arrived. The person in this position is the first impression you get sometimes at a restaurant and I personally think you should be interactive with your customers especially when they first walk in. That wasn't the case this night because the both of them were very stand-offish when I arrived and didn't communicate clearly on what was happening. The DINING experience was decent. Carolina did a good job. Wish they were fully staffed so that she could have tended to our table a little better. The DRINKING experience was disappointing. Bartender needs a little lesson or mixing drinks. Maybe I will return at some point but have no plans to do so anytime soon.
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Banji E.
awesome service and great food. Loved the vibe too, makes you feel like ur not in laurel. somewhat pricy tho. Our food didnt take long and our server was the most charming person though i didnt catch her name. Most definitely recommending it to my fiends and relatives
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Ieesha J.
As a Cali girl, I am a fan of this establishment. When I found out they were opening up a BJ's across the street from me you can imagine my excitement. I'm not typically a fan of chain restaurants except for BJ's. I've been here 4 times since they opened a little over 2 weeks ago and my experience with the food was consistent. I always order either the Pizza or the Santa Fe Salad along with their famous Pizookie for dessert. YOU can not enter and leave without having a Pizookie - that would be just wrong. The BEST server I've had so far was Patricia. Very funny, knew the menu, was quick on her feet and didn't have us waiting. I had 2 visits and the servers weren't as great but I will give them a pass since its a new restaurant- however I will ask for Patricia the next time I visit. Gotta stick to what you know right? All in all - I'm excited that my fav place is around the corner. The place is pretty packed in the evenings so make sure you're prepared to wait if you come during game time or after 7.
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Clyde M.
Super service, menu is limited. I had the jambalaya, the best I had in this area, but it doesn't beat Louisiana's.
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Neville E.
I went to this place on my birthday. It was kind of dark in there for my taste, but I love it anyways. The drinks and beer all were delicious . I got myself the BJ's Classic Rib-Eye it was very tasty and done the way I asked. Along with the order of the Parmesan cheese wings (they were also fantastic!) my night was awesome.
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Rae M.
What a wonderful addition to the once desolate Laurel Towne Center. Located to your immediate left as soon as you enter the new shopping center, a small parking lot is adjacent from the restaurant, but your best bet is to park across the street in the bigger parking lot. Myself and a few others (Toya J. and Hope L.) planned an outing here with a group of 11 awesome people on a Thursday evening. BJ's is known for their large variety of beers, I didn't partake, but I heard positive reviews about them. Our server, Caroline, was rather busy with such a large table of people, but she stayed on top of our table's needs. She did all this while being extremely pleasant and helpful. With such an extensive menu, it was really hard to decide what to get. Who am I kidding, I'm on a pseudo diet, so I knew I couldn't order what I really wanted...a burger or pizza, so I ordered from the "enLIGHTened" menu. Every item on that particular portion of the menu is under 795 calories. I decided on the Mediterranean Chicken Pita Tacos with a side of bistro grains. I don't have a clue what the bistro grains were (even after I ate it) but the entire dish was under 700 calories and they were really tasty, so I wasn't complaining. My meal as a whole was actually really good. I could see myself ordering it again (clearly while on this pseudo diet though). Our table also indulged on a few appetizers, one of which I can't remember the name of, but it was good. The one I remember was the avocado egg rolls and they were surprisingly really good as well. All and all, a good time was had by all. The service, the food, the lively atmosphere, and of course the fabulous company were all truly wonderful! I will definitely be back in the future...clearly after this "diet" has died down! Beer and burgers....HERE I COME! PS I love the colorful and festive bar area. Check out the HH. Happy Hour is Mon - Fri 3pm - 6pm / Sun - Thurs10pm - Close. Come in on Tuesday's, Half Off Wines all day. They also have appetizer specials for HH.
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Charles K.
Atmosphere: Quite nice. The bar was inviting and I was immediately drawn to it. I was a little sad when my party already had a table in the back. The rest of the restaurant is nicely put together. It attracts friends, first time daters, and families young and old. Food: I was hungry, but the menu was overloaded with items and I could not make up my mind. This reminded me of the menu for Cheesecake Factory. There are a lot of choices, which is great, but I wasn't feeling the food. The lack of eating is partly my fault because I should have reviewed the menu online before I entered the restaurant. Beer: I ended up having a lovely Tatonka Stout beer. This beer was malty with notes of chocolate. It was a great way to end the day. I will definitely try more of the beers considering BJ's offers beer flights. I also like the fact that the coaster that comes with the beer highlights the name and a few notes about the beer. Conclusion: I can give this place 4 stars on atmosphere and beer alone. Not sure about the food, but my friends seemed to thoroughly enjoy their meals.
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Jerry S.
3.5 stars. It's a pretty new and pretty popular place. The first time I tried to go, there wasn't an open seat in the house. Comfy room, subdued lighting but there are downward spots so you can actually read the menu. The headliner here is, of course, the beer. I got a sampler of four house brews for $7.95. All were well made, true to type, and just a bit edgy, showing that the brewmaster was going for good and not just good enough. Feeling hungry, I went for the full rack of baby backs. The ribs were tender and moist, with a sauce/glaze that was savory and just a bit sweet. Not a hint of smoke, though. A tiny bit of chiplotle would have gone a long way. Mashed potatoes were excellent in flavor and texture. The roasted Brussels sprouts were a great idea as a healthier choice, but poorly executed. They were quartered, which lead to uneven cooking, and dry. I use Jacques Pepin's recipe, using the slicing blade on the food processor and tossing with a bit of olive oil. Service was friendly. There is free WiFi but like many places you need to open the browser and agree to the terms. There are some good HH specials, and quite a few lighter options. Fairly large wine list, but the prices seemed a bit high. Half a step up from TGIF or Applebee's, worth a stop but I wouldn't go too far out of my way.
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Katrina L.
This was my first visit. I ordered a strawberry mojito which took almost 30 minutes to get it. I couldn't taste s ny alcohol in it. It was more like a strawberry lemonade. I was with a party of 10 people. The waitress, Carolina, was a peach but was clearly overwhelmed with such a large group along with other customers because we had to wait at least 10-15 minutes before we saw her. It was almost an hour from the time that we entered the restaurant until we received our food. The black and bleu house burger was pretty good but a little dry and the fries were greasy. The triple dessert platter was a sure winner. I had the cookies and cream cookie and ice cream. It was both warm and gooey with a perfect combination of sweet creamy ice cream. The manager came over to say hello but didnt ask us how we enjoyed our meal. It was an average dining experience.
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J. O.
Good looking bar. Large menu. Pleasant experience. Service was quick and friendly. I will definitely visit again.
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Tianna W.
Went there for a work party for a fellow employee. Note - if you want to have a private party here, just know it won't be private. They don't have private rooms, so they can only reserve you tables in the main dining area. Overall food was great and service was ok - we all got our drinks after we finished our appetizers (this includes water). Some people really didn't like that, so thats really the only minus. However, I feel like the food is worth 4 stars. We had the pepporoni, bbq, and veggie pizzas plus bbq salad and house salad. Everything tasted great, cool atomsphere. I would visit again minus my coworkers lol.
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Melanie A.
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse is good pretty much only for happy hour. The drink specials are great and the appetizers they have on special are awesome. However, my two experiences with going inside and being waited on by a waitress have not been good. My recommendation - stick to happy hour.
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Chandani C.
I went on a Friday night with two friends and understandably, there was a 40 minute wait. Luckily, the weather was nice that night so we just stepped outside and the time passed quickly. Our server was very nice, though he kept making jokes under his breath to entertain us and expected us to laugh, but we could never quite hear him so it just turned into an awkward 5 seconds of silence each time. I am not sure if it was just a really busy night or if the kitchen isn't well staffed (or both) but it took foreverrrrr for our drinks to come out and then another foreverrrrr for our food to come out. This wasn't much of a problem for us since my friends and I had a lot to catch up on, but it's not the ideal spot if you are in a hurry. I ordered their jalapeño burger which was good (and huge!), but not far as tasty as the description on the menu makes it seem. With all of the new restaurants in the area - there wasn't anything quite memorable about this one that would make me return rather than try out a new place.
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M W.
This place is awesome!!! My family and I have gone several times and we absolutely love it.
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Sarah M.
Dope vibe. I didn't realize that Laurel had a nice shopping center, but BJ's is one of the newest digs in that area. I dined at BJ's with a group of friends on a Friday night. Casey was our waitress, and she was awesome! If you're into beer, order the Berry Burst Cider. As an appetizer, try their smothered fries. As a meal, try any of their deep dish pizzas!
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Madeleine F.
We love BJs, but we only go and sit in the bar area. The service isn't that good anywhere else in the place. They have a great happy hour menu and the drinks are reasonably priced. In the fall, be sure to get their pumpkin beer. It is amazing!!
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MiSs J.
Our Sunday funday date night included dinner at BJ's. We grabbed some drinks at the bar while we waited for our table. They text you when the table is ready. The bartender was very friendly. She suggested the 10 Handcrafted beers that you can sample. You can sample 4 at a time for less than $10. The beau's least favorite was the Nutty Brunette. Favorite was the Blonde. The Piranha was very good as well. I got the White Zinfandel. Can't go wrong with that. We were seated as soon as we got our drinks and was able to have them sent over instead of walking through the restaurant with them. I got the Lemon Thyme Chicken with brown rice and veggies. Amazing! Low calorie too! Other than the fries being cold the beau got the double bacon cheeseburger and rated it an 8 out of 10. The waitress seemed as though she really didn't want to be there tonight. So the service was subpar. They have a very diverse menu. I love having options! I will for sure be coming back.
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Shatekia M.
Awesome place! Stumbled upon this place while in the area and so glad I did!! Loved the ambiance..wasn't too loud..and I didn't have a problem finding a seat on a Saturday evening. I enjoyed the best ever stuffed mushrooms and personal pan pizza I was really good although I wish it was a little hotter. I felt like perhaps it had been sitting for a little while. I would definitely come back. Nice place in a nice area in Laurel :-)
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Amirrah P.
Amazing!!!! I have only been there one and I loved it. The vibe was great, the food was great, and the house brewed beers are great. As someone who is only a occasional beer drinker I enjoyed their house brewed stout very much. Will be making this my "let's grab a drink" place.
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Maria M.
First time ever at BJ'S! We arrived and had minimal wait time. Seated and server explain they were short staff but service was great by Danielle. Ordered variety of things: chicken wings, Brussels sprouts, calamari & thin crust pizza. Food came out quick. Calamari was excellent, chicken wings could have been crispier but still good. Pizza and Brussels sprouts were good too. Tried brew house blonde and really enjoyed considering I'm not a big beer drinker. Will come back.
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Jay S.
WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED. It's very disappointing because the food is actually decent. However, the service is unacceptable. Our waiter paid little to no attention to us. We sat down at 9:51pm, and only received water at 10:15. (25 minutes later!) After he came with the water, we decided it was best to place our appetizers. 10 minutes later the appetizer came, and our waiter was never to be seen again. He completely went M.I.A. We were so frustrated and upset, we decided to go to the host get our check and leave. Because of this experience I will never go back again to B.J brewery again! Our waiters name was Darian. Worst WAITER EVER! If you have him make sure you ask for another waiter or leave. You will not be happy.
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Kapri J.
Came here on 12/29 at about 7 and I have to say is, If this place is busy, expect your drink order to come out after the entre and the entre to come out uncooked. All we got from our server was that they are experiencing poor management and when we pointed out the uncooked pork chop was told they would take it off the bill. Another server showed up only for our server to run over and say he talked to a manager and they already took it off. needless to say I am leaving dinnerless :( probably not coming back unless I am the only one here and how likely is that?!? I think the saving grace as always is the fruit beer called Lindeman's Framboise. I may come back for that it's he only beer I like.
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Rebeca F.
There was a mix up with our reservation, but once we got it sorted out things went pretty smoothly. Nice beer selection, and you can order it in a pitcher. The pizza here is really good! Can't wait to go back and try it again! Hopefully next time I'll have room for dessert because they looked amazing.
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Chanda G.
These are all over California and decided to meet my mom and sister here when I got into town for the holiday. Too bad I couldn't have anything I actually wanted because their 86 list was 50+ items long. No cider, out of 9 beers and basic liquors like Stoli and Jim Beam. The manager came over after my FIFTH attempt at ordering a drink and said it was a distributor issue. New place, totally understand if they haven't worked out their ordering yet but don't blame it on a distributor that you're out of standard beers. Sad because my family definitely won't come back after this experience.
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Melinda S.
They have never gotten my burger right. I'll never go here again! They don't know what a medium burger is, all their burgers are tough and burned with no seasoning. They put every topping that I said I didn't want, on the burger, same with someone else in my party. There was some unknown object in my mayonnaise, the fries were completely COLD and the calamari was soggy and tasteless. Did I mention nothing was edible and the manager didn't even comp the meal? We waited an hour for food that they messed up twice and gave up and returned the terrible food. Only to get one or two items taken off and another one added to the bill when the manager offered it as a substitute. Umm why offer it if you're charging for it? This is the worst restaurant in laurel. Can't even make a simple burger. And for some reason they hire 10 women to stand at the hostess stand and socialize.
(1)
Tom D.
I can't believe I am saying this, because of my desire to stay away from chain/boxed restaurants, but I like this place! So far the staff have been very helpful and friendly. The fried jalapeño burger is amazing, great mix of flavors, and spice. They have real food...My wife loves the salads. You can eat here, get good food, and even eat healthy....But please save room for the Pazookies!!! little cookie cakes that are to die for! I love the cookies and cream Pizookie, but I have tried a few others and all are amazing!!!
(4)
Bri H.
I came here Monday night for a random Happy Hour with my friend, which was much needed after the day I had. I actually wasn't originally going to go to BJ's but my friend suggested it. Although I really wanted to go to one of my "go to" spots for Happy Hour, I decided why not....lets try something new! It turned out to be a GREAT NIGHT! I love this place so much! Right when you walk in, the hosts are very sweet and nice, and the ambiance is incredible. It was packed! We sat at the bar and we were greeted immediately by one of the bartenders and he told us about the HH Specials. We decided to get the HH Pizza, HH Comso, HH Egg Rolls, and the HH Strawberry Mojito. Let's start with the drinks .... The Cosmo was okay, not as strong as I would have liked but it still tasted pretty good. The Mojito was a little too sweet for my taste but my friend seemed to really like it. I would say they could up the liquor measurement a bit, just a splash or two. Now the food - INCREDIBLE! So tasty and it came out super-fast. The pizza was crispy and flaky while the egg rolls were PACKED with flavor. They are a must if you visit BJ's. After two more drinks, we thought, "We are at a brewhouse and have yet to order beer, THE HECK" hahaha so we did just that. We ordered the beer flight tasters and we chose two beers each to drink. The best and I mean the best beer was the Grand Cruz! I could cry it was sooooooo good! MMMMHHMMM. We then decided, why not get fatter? So we ordered wangs to go with our beers and ordered the BBQ & Parmesan Wings. They were actually pretty good. They parmesan wings aren't my cup of tea, but the BBQ wings were on POINT! Overall, the staff is super nice (the bartenders are funny and easy to talk to), the food is amazing, and the drinks are good but could use a splash more of the good stuff. Lmao. I will most definitely be back for future Happy Hours! :) Favs - HH Pizza and HH Egg Rolls are phenomenal. Definitely signature items for them. The bartenders were very nice and attentive. Great STAFF!! Would Change - HH Drinks were weak ... I go to the HH mainly for the drinks sooooo it was semi disappointing.
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Chris T.
I've been here 4 or 5 times now and while I have never had a bad meal, service has always been pretty terrible. I kept hoping that it was just because this was a new restaurant but a long while after opening, it still hasn't improved much. The food is always excellent and I have so far tried the fish and chips, the fish tacos and a bacon cheeseburger. My favorite has to be the pork chops though as they were outstanding. I consider myself to be a bit of a dessert connoisseur and the pizzookie is a very unique dessert that is unbelievable. I definitely recommend it.
(4)
Ebony B.
Good happy hour prices and nice and spacious. I had the club pizza..it was just ok. Too Much bacon for me but others enjoyed it. Everyone that ordered..their food looked Amazing and complimented the food. The drinks were not strong but very good flavors.
(4)
Gray M.
Food is very good. My favs are the clam chowder, any of the pizzas, sliders, strawberry lemonade, berry cider and the berry burst (cider mixed with berry lambic framboise), and the cookies n' cream pizookie! All very good. Good prices. Decent service. I mostly use curbside pick up. The noise level can get somewhat high. OH ANS MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE REWARDS PROGRAM...it's free!!!
(4)
N I.
I came to BJ's shortly after it was opened since I love beer and brewhouses. Initially I was disappointed because their beer is fairly mediocre. I've tried a few items on their food menu and most of them were just ok, until I had their deep dish pizza and pizzokie. Those two things are the saving grace for this place. I am not a huge fan of deep dish pizza, but their deep dish pizza dough tastes amazing. The pizzokie is amazing. I've tried several of them, but their oreo cookie pizzokie is by far the best. Service can be hit or miss. There were times where they are really slow and not terribly friendly, but there are a few servers who really do a great job and make you feel welcome. Their mobile app is neat as it lets you "call ahead" your spot, and this place can get pretty busy on weekends. One thing that was disappointing is that one day they ran out of mini deep dish pizzas. I don't know that this is a fact, but if you can still serve medium or large pizzas, wouldn't you be able to make a mini pizza, too? Unless, you are using pre-cut frozen dough. If that's the case, that's pretty disappointing. It tastes great, but it just bugs me that it would be frozen or pre-made in some other manner. I still return occasionally for a black & tan, deep dish pepperoni and ham, and an oreo pizzokie.
(3)
Willie M.
Service is average. Servers had there fingers in my food upon delivery. Went to the restroom and my same server was in there with severe diarrhea, while she was on the cell phone. Turned away all food that came afterwards.
(2)
Tony H.
100's of beers, awesome signature apps & meals. Unique selection of pizzas. Hood for singles or a family and very affordable. Service is consistent. Been here multiple times. Check it out
(5)
Jackie G.
I went to grab drinks and some food on a Friday night. The dining area had a wait of 30 min. I sat at the bar my waitress looked like he didn't want to be there. I ordered barbecue wings and brewhouse blonde. I asked for my wings to be cooked well done there weren't. I enjoyed the brewhouse blonde beer. It's great atmosphere and great to watch basketball games. Since they have numerous TVs mounted on there walls.
(3)
Ashley Z.
The first few times i visited this location, i received an excellent meal with a longer than usual wait time. The last time i went was horrible service. My friends and i were told an hour wait when there were about a dozen empty tables clearly visible and no other people waiting. We chose to sit at the bar. No one approached us. We asked 3 staff members if someone would wait on us, finally the 4th did. Again, slow service and the waitress had a major attitude. Overall, the food is good and the facilities are clean. Disappointed in the service. Unfortunately there arent a lot of nice late night places to go in the Laurel area so this place will have to do
(2)
J C.
Food is great, pizza is yummy, kinda high compared to other restaurants, service sucks, there are a very few who actually seem like they like there job, overall ok
(3)
Kai S.
I eat here at least 3 times a month. The customer service is ok i guess. No, they need work. The food is amazing though, I never had a dish I didn't like. The parmesan crusted chicken is bar far my favorite item on the menu, its a must try. The pizza is great, everything is just so good. And the salted caramel cookie with ice cream on top...OMG...I can't.....literally....
(5)
Diane K.
I should have stock in this company by now! I have made my way thru this huge menu and it is all excellent food! Not to mention the craft beer selection nice bar area also the service is great and I find I am going there exclusively with my besties! O I forgot to mention the non alcohol drinks such as peach tea have been highly recommended. I cannot say enough about this brew house! It's all good!
(5)
CanUHandleTheTruth S.
Hoping they have change the new manager, until then Galaxy Nail Spa team won't coming, thx for nothing
(5)
Cheeyaka I.
I did a girls night out here with some friends and we definitely had a great time. It was on one of those game nights, so the bar was packed with a bunch of folks watching a football game. I rolled up in there with 4 other girls and the attention from the males was crazy. Unfortunately for them, all the other girls were married but hey single ladies, this might just be your spot to meet a nice guy out and about. We even got free drinks from the bartender. No complaints at all. The food was good, the menu is very extensive like a Cheesecake factory kinda deal so it was slightly overwhelming but the service was good and quick. All in all, we had a good time and I wouldn't mind checking this spot out again.
(4)
Angela O.
The food quality was mediocre and the food prices were too high. The service wasn't great. I was disappointed. The long island ice tea I ordered was terrible and since there wasn't a price on the menu I was shocked to see it was 10.50. Everything about this place was off.
Horrible service waited for 20 minutes to be seated not even busy at all, this place is racial profiles white couple in front of me got seated immediately when we walking just same time.
(1)
Laila M.
The food here is always good. But the customer service is lacking. Our waitresses acted as though she wanted to be anywhere but here. She rudely dumped our plates on the table. Never checked in on us while happily talking to other patrons. And just really came of as rude and inconsiderate. This has been pretty consistent with our experience. Last time we came our waitress disappeared for over twenty minutes in the back and another waitress named Daniele had to get us water and help us. All in all new servers need to be hired. Edited**** We actually talked to the Manager and she let us know this was her best server. And the servers attitude went down hill after she found out we asked to talk to a manager. She didn't look at us just rudely placed the check down and haughtily walked away. The same when she picked up the check. We won't ever be returning. If you're having a bad day and work in the front lines with customers. Call out don't come in. Don't ruin others experiences by not even pretending to be friendly.
(2)
De'Leisa N.
Much better service but still had to wait for refills and the check. Extreme Veggie Pizza good. I forgot the name of the dessert but the chocolate chip cookie with ice cream is the bomb.com . 5 stars. I worked it off by beating my boyfriend in Michael Jackson experience on the Wii...lol. Strong 3.5.
(3)
Tonny T.
Thursday night, I was told there's 25 minute wait, but ended up getting seated after 5 minutes because there was a section of a few empty tables that were ready for people to sit. The hostesses/ushers at managing the front were "meh", both on attitude and service. Summary: Cool server (Carolina? I think her name was) Good beers Ok food
(3)
Joseph W.
First time here with the wife and kids. I enjoyed the beer sampler, since I couldn't figure out what beer I wanted. I had the salmon with the cherry flavored sauce. The waitress was great she came around every few minutes to check on us. It was crowded to be a new place, but I will definitely come back again. Almost for got the dessert. Don't remember the name but it had a cookie at the bottom and chocolate Ice cream on top and a chocolate sauce. NICE NICE NICE
(5)
Steven F.
Not too shabby a place. I haven't had the opportunity to sample any of the in-house brews due to going there with my family (I will not drink in front of my children), but the food is awesome. If you're in the area and would like to try out a good place to eat, this is the place.
(5)
Duane Q.
Was ok and nothing great I heard good reviews about it but food was just average first and last time eating here.
(2)
Tylvia E.
I have been here only once, and I plan to go back so I will probably update this review. One of my best friend's and I went here post-workout, so we were looking for some healthier options. I ordered the watermelon salad which was delish! The feta cheese and watermelon worked amazingly together. Next, we split the pork chops entree. I was great, and I would order this again. My only complaint was the Brussel sprouts which were brutally roasted. No dessert this this!
(4)
Rhonda S.
Whenever I visit California, I usually go to a BJ's. It's a good chain with great food. Now, lets talk about the Laurel location. I have given them two tries and both times it took forever. The first time we arrived around 7pm and ordered a glass of wine, 4 waters, 1 pizza, 1 appetizer and a pazookie for dessert. Easy enough. The wine took 20 minutes to come out and the whole dining experience took about two and a half hours. That's how slow service is. The food was pretty good, but I don't have all day to sit at this establishment. The second time I ordered carryout. I parked in the alloted space and called the number on the sign upon arrival as directed and..... no answer. It took about 3 minutes for someone to pickup. Finally a friendly guy came out to our car and took my card back in to charge it. What is this, 1992? With all of the technology now available, as well as credit fraud, why does BJ's force this kid to run all over the place? Get an Ipad and let the customer swipe their own card. I mean, I have been to locations where you can pay on your phone at the table, so why this antiquated method of payment? After all of this, our food still wasn't ready and we ended up waiting about 20 minutes for carryout we called in 30 minutes prior. This location needs help. I have visited the Gainesville, Va location as well and they are on point. I am not sure if the Laurel location needs new management, training, or if it sucks because it's Laurel, but seriously get with it if you want good clientele to continue to come.
(2)
Andrea F.
I've been to this restaurant a few times now, and I really enjoy it. My first time, I went during lunch with a friend and sat at their bar. Since it was slow, the bartender was always there when we needed her. I enjoyed their deep dish pizza (which is now something I get every time), along with trying my friends BBQ Lunch Platter. The chicken was sooo good!! I went back another time with a different friend. She was very indecisive, and despite being busy, the waitress was patient. She also gave great recommendations. I tried the deep dish lasagna, which I wish had more pasta. I found it to be a bit over loaded with cheese. My friend ordered a mixed drink that was recommended by the waitress as well. We found the drink to be entirely too strong and sweet, so it was hard for her to finish. At my third visit, I took my boyfriend, who has a gluten allergy. He had the gluten free pizza and really enjoyed being able to pick his own toppings. I ordered the deep dish pizza again, and had a side of their fires (they are to die for!!) Overall we had a great visit, with one exception. We were seated near the bar area, where there was a large group of extremely LOUD women. Although that was no fault of the restaurant, it did hinder the experience just a bit. At my most recent visit, I took my office staff for lunch. I again had the deep dish pizza, but this time with a Cesar salad. My boss had the BBQ platter that I recommended, two of the girls has Chicken Club Sandwiches with fries but they were only able to finish half, as they were large portions. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Our waiter was slightly less attentive, but it was a busy lunch hour. One thing they did was constantly brought out new soda before someone would finish. It was nice but I found it odd they never asked if anyone would like water or a different drink. I have found that their food is great, and their service is sometimes a little off. Overall I really like this new addition to Laurel!
(4)
Steve E.
My 3rd time here but first time sitting at the bar by myself. I was here to watch the NBA Finals game 3. The bartender did not have a name tag or introduced himself or maybe I didn't hear him. Ambience was not loud, i was able to talk on the phone with no problem. I ordered the shrimp tacos(3) with a side of nacho chips and a Brewhouse Blonde, one of my favorite beers here and it complimented the tacos well. The shrimp tacos where good and came with 2 sauces (green creamy spinach yogurt flavor and a red hot spicy flavor). Both sauces were delish on the tacos. I then realized the bar has a beer I recently was introduced to and like "Big Wave" from Kona, Hawaii. my tab came out to around $22-23.00. I left $30.00 because I didnt' want to dig in my wallet for exact change and tip.
(4)
John H.
Despite being open for a few months now, I only managed to dine here on for the first time on Friday night. I had the fish and chips which were pretty good. The waiter was also able to score some cocktail sauce for me ( which is rare because most places don't even serve it with their fish and chips, which is beyond me!) Nice atmosphere and the crowd was pretty lively. It's a shame they don"t have live music here, it would be the icing on the cake. Great place check it out!
(4)
Eric L.
We had a mediocre experience on our first occasion and decided to come again and try different items. Overall, the food is decent, but not great including their signature pizza. It can get quite loud and many people in here are just getting drunk so it borders on not being a family friendly environment. The service was also pretty slow on our last trip and the restaurant was not full. I can't find a good reason to come back. There are many places like BJ's in the area.
(2)
Patricia L.
The food is okay, nothing to rave about. Had the spinach stuffed and the Cherry Chipotle Salmon. Appetizer took 30 minutes, dinner took 55 minutes and its only Wednesday. If speed does not improve this location will not last as there is too much competition with just as good food if not better and quicker service. Waiter was friendly.
(2)
Pat H.
Great food and service! Definitely a place to visit even though service can be a little slow sometimes, however, the food is worth the wait.
(4)
Mama M.
Decor: outstanding. Food: delectable Service: ummmm, dont know if BJ's is hiring experienced staff...Daniel (black lady with blonde hair) took and unusually long time to take my order....she does NOT know how to multitask....LOOOOOOOVED ERIC behind the bar!!!! Awesome personality and great bar artist. I'll be back.....
(4)
J.K. Y.
Came in for a late dinner on a weeknight. We were greeted promptly and seated pretty quickly. The restaurant seems to pride itself on its selection of beers, so if you're not a big beer drinker you might be missing out on what this place has to offer. The food itself wasn't bad tasting, but the kitchen definitely needs to work on it's prepping. I had a California Chicken Club sandwich, the avocado slices that came with my sandwich still had rind attached! The kitchen just sliced the avocado like a tomato and put it on my sandwich! Also another person in my party ordered the flatbread pizza. The entire pizza arrived unsliced and my dinner guest had to cut it herself with a knife & fork. I would give this place another chance but at the same time I'm not going out of my way to dine here again either.
(2)
Kisha D.
We went to eat here the week after it opened and it was a little unorganized to say the least, but the food was ok. Nothing to rave about ... just ok.
(3)
Janet H.
3.5 stars rounding up. not bad, not wow'ed, pretty solid chain. we had the mango thai salad and definitely enjoyed it. we also had their bison burger and it was decent, not over-done, cooked well, just lacked a bit of flavor. we also had their flat bread appetizer (which came out at the same time as our meal, and so the table got a bit crowded fast), that was ok as well. all-in-all it's not bad. it is a chain and it has the typical solid chain feel/taste/comfort. like other BJ's i've been to, this is similar to the rest to make me feel like it'll be consistent in quality, hopefully. this is in the new laurel towne center and just opened up. having said that, the servers were all trying to get use to the menu, as are we of them being around (wasn't sure what came with the bison burger.. cole slaw? a side? fries?). so i give them a little lee-way in that regards. with that in mind, they were definitely trying and were on top of filling our drinks, taking away our plates, etc. our particular server seemed a bit nervous!, but i think that wasn't because of the patrons but actually the other waiter watching from behind, all the time.. guess he was a newby in training.. poor guy =P
(4)
Sarah M.
As a new brewery in Laurel I was excited to join. But I won't be returning here. First of all its a lawsuit waiting to happen. The floors are super slippery, it feels like you're ice skating & even the staff will admit it to you. The food is pretty pricey $25 for a pizza. (It was good.) The handicap section is not Accommodating as well, it's too tight & uncomfortable. The main reason for the such low review is the management. He did take a percentage off the bill but I wasn't complaining to get things for free. I won't be returning.
(2)
Cheavaun C.
Great service!! Had us seated soon as we walked in. Happy hour prices are good. Southern fried chicken was top notch!!! Will be returning.
(5)
S W.
I've been to BJs three times so far and I've yet to be disappointed. They still serve salads the way they used to...HUGE! It's our new favorite spot. It gets very crowded so I always put us in the wait list. And their drinks are great as well. The wait staff very friendly.
(5)
K B.
Good food, service and atmosphere. Pricing is average and as expected. Large menu and selection of food and beer. It was busy when we came late on a Saturday night, but only waited 5 min to be seated. Our server was friendly and attentive. We had the mahi mahi tacos and Hawaiian mahi mahi and both were very good.
(4)
Jackie A.
I might have given this restaurant three stars, had my food arrived hot, instead of barely lukewarm and had my waitress spoke English, that was understandable. My child and I devoured the stuffed mushrooms, upon arrival. It wasn't that they were delish, it's just that we were hungry. Though nicely seasoned and amply stuffed, those caps would have been even better, had the butter been bubbly hot and the mushroom crumb topping, crisped from under the broiler. What a yummy concept, to have my hamburger bun encrusted with parmesan - to bad it arrived burnt. Once again, my burger was flavorful and cooked as I requested, but it too, was served just warmed and kinda hard - as if it had been sitting under that heated lamp, a bit too long. The dessert looked heavenly, though my rule of thumb is - if the meal isn't great; it's unlikely that the dessert won't be either. So, we skipped the dessert.
(2)
Pina R.
I like this place! I was visiting for the weekend and came here for lunch I like the fact that they have a beer sampler. That was pretty good. I ordered the mahi-mahi tacos that was pretty delicious; anyhow the food and the crowd and staff are good and the service was prompt. I really like this place and will come here again next time I visit. It's in an open shopping mall.
(5)
Michael S.
Five stars from me, my boss and i went in for lunch, first time to any BJ's. It was crowded, but our server was great, refilled our drinks, explained the menu, i got the Southern Fried Chicken dish, it was amazing, freshly battered golden brown, not tough in anyway, you can tell the chicken is fresh and they change the grease as they should. The dish i got was huge and only $7.75. My boss got the personal pizza and was happy with it as well. Will surely be back.
(4)
John T.
First time here, Slow service and ran out of burgers at 5pm on a Monday night.. How do you run out of a staple like burgers especially on a Monday night? Cancelled our entrees and asked for our check which took another 20 mins to get. Manager was apologetic but I'm leaving hungry...Big disappointment, go somewhere else.
(1)
Jennifer C.
I went back a second time last week with my boss and a few others from office, having had a great experience the first time around. As usual the wait time was 20 - 25 minutes but we found a spot in the bar area. The service was great but unfortunately someone in our party got food poisoning from the fish. Bummer to be up for four hours throwing up. Go, but don't order the salmon.
(3)
Michelle S.
I hate that I'm even giving this place one star. It was our first time coming to this restaurant, and upon walking in, we were told it would be 15-20 minutes to get a table. No problem! 10 minutes in the hostess asked if we wanted the table "over there" (in the bar). We said, "sure, no problem". As we stood there, she says, " you can go on over there". *** This is super disappointing since we didn't know "which" table we were walking to, and there was no greeting or any kind of service at this point. Once we arrive to this table... It was dirty, and not even ready. So we go back to the hostess, and she says, "just go over there and sit down, they will clean it for you soon". Once we wait for THAT to happen, we sit and wait for a server to come over and get our drink orders or ANYTHING for that matter, and 10 minutes later..(no joke) he comes with a napkin and says, " I'll be with you in a minute". 15 minutes for that, 10 minutes for refills and 20 minutes for the overall checkout process. For nonalcoholic drinks, appetizer and two burgers, it took 1 hour and 45 minutes. Quite disappointing. For the food aspect: Burgers were over greasy, and one was overcooked. Fries were thin type fries and floppy. The California flat bread was great (the best part of the entire visit). Overall, I will NEVER step foot in this place EVER again. Worst $45 I've ever spent.
(1)
Demetrius B.
Just awful spinach dip was lackluster. The worst part is I'm a frequent dinner and try to be prepared with everything to eliminate hassle. I ordered 3 waters and my appetizer, entre, and dessert all together. Another person delivers the drinks and has a sidebar with my waiter at the table are you sure you need all these drinks. Very unprofessional smh
(1)
Kerri B.
We decided on BJ's for our 25th anniversary dinner. The service, top-notch. We had spinach topped mushrooms for an appetizer, amazing. We both ordered the rib eye steak. All I can say, is don't! Unless of course, you LOVE salt. Could not enjoy the wonderful taste of a great cut of meat because the salt was way too potent. Dessert, I believe it's called cookies and cream pizookie. YES!!! Order two!!!
(3)
Yuwa A.
I'm familiar with the Woodland Hills Location in Los Angeles. My favorite dessert is the chocolate chip pizzokie. I visited the new location in Laurel and I had an awesome time. The burger was delish! I tried the salted caramel pizzokie but I didn't like it. Oh service was great! I give this place a 5 star!!!
(5)
Rianna D.
Our deep dish was delicious! We ordered a sampler and got 12 of their hand crafted beers, liked all of them. :D our waiter was soooo friendly and the atmosphere was great. We cant wait to go back! We walked to the movie theatre after dinner and it didnt take long, great location.
(5)
Kristin P.
Me and my husband and my son just went there for lunch and we will definitely be back for sure we loved the beer and food ! The dessert was amazing we had s'more with peanut butter it was amazing love love love !
(5)
Kerri W.
This is one of those times I should have listened to the reviews... Granted it was quite busy for a Tuesday night but the service was atrocious and I saw enough servers and bussers around that I was expected a better experience. First off, we felt extremely rushed to order everything. It was my friend and I's first time here so we were checking out all our options. Our drinks didn't come out for a very long time, and after asking if they would be out soon they miraculously arrived leading me to believe the bar wasn't as backed up as the server stated. We ordered our appetizer first then the server came back to take out entree order. Lo and behold our entree came out before the appetizer! Which of course was then blamed on the kitchen as well. Honestly the only reason I gave this a one star was because the food was pretty good and the drinks were pretty good as well especially for the reasonable price. As for the service itself, we felt extremely rushed and if I'm going to be rushed I at least expect the product to come out quickly.. Which it did not. When our entree arrived before our appetizer we didn't even have any silverware and after asking for some, we waited for a bit then received two forks on top of a black napkin. I had already looked around and saw other customers with black napkin rolls of silverware so wondered why we did not receive the same thing. I then had to ask for a second napkin since we had only received one and also for the side of sour cream I had ordered that did not come out with the food. I also asked the food runner when he brought the food out but didn't get it then either. I was made to feel like I was being demanding but all I was asking for were items necessary for eating the meal that I shouldn't have had to ask for. And to top it all off our food and drinks were cleared while we still had a few bites and sips left but if our server bothered to ask us we would have asked for a few more minutes to finish. Then she dropped off the check without a word and without asking us if we wanted dessert. Which we had ready decided we did want and had to try and add on as our server zoomed by. Just so disappointed with our experience even though the food was good...
(1)
Kisha S.
I go here all the time with friends, took Mom and Grandma for Mother's Day and they LOVED IT this place never disappoints! From the drinks to the food to the wonderful staff it's always a great visit. Laurel really needed a place like this
(5)
Elaine H.
Went here for lunch. We had a beer flight you get to choose 4 for $6.95 the calamari was ok just a bit greasy but the clam chowder is out of this world, loaded with clams. Try it in one of their toasted bread bowls. Make a great meal!
(5)
Isaiah E.
Terrible. The parking sucks and we waited for our RESERVED seat for a long periolodically time. The tables are nasty.
(1)
Milton C.
Worse service ever! Don't come here unless to want to wait 20 minutes to order, 40 more minutrs to get your food;15 to get the check and after 10 minutes they still have my credit card and holding me hostage! No food is worth that abuse!
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Gamal H.
My wife brought me back a pulled pork sandwich. It was amazing! Definitely the best I have had in this area. Famous Daves has an OK pulled pork sandwich and Red Hot & Blue has lost a step with theirs. This place has an all around great one. Big, stuffed with meat, soft bun and they got the Cole slaw right. Not runny so when I put the slaw on my sandwich and bit in, not a bunch of juice dripping out. They went with slaw chunks which gave a nice crunch when you bit in. I'm not a fries person but these were nice and seasoned. They gave the fries that resembled shoe strings, reminded me of the ones I would get at Houstons. Only reason I didn't give 5 because I got the sandwich cold by the time it reached me from wife's travel and I had to warm up in the microwave. It was really enjoyable even reheated so I would love to taste it fresh out the kitchen while dining in. I highly recommend!
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Melinda R.
The wait was LONG but I had a huge party of 20... but once we were seated we all agreed it was worth the wait. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, big portions, and a friendly waiter even sang a solo rendition of happy birthday to me upon request after I caught him singing while cleaning a nearby table! The mgr apologized for the wait and all was well!
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Prissy C.
Went here for dinner this past Sunday for the first time. I tried the scallops dish because I love scallops not realizing it was under it's"Enlighted section of menu meaning healthier options. And not only was it only 370 calories it was filling and very good.
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Jodi K.
2 stars for the atmosphere and that's it! I've gone twice and both times they completely screwed up my order. The first time I had to wait 40 minutes just to tell them my med rare steak was med well! I'm not a fan. For just opening, they need to get it together!
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Lisa B.
Love love this place. Its our weekly lunch spot. The ribs are awesome. The jambalaya is wonderful. Great atmosphere and the bar attendant (blonde hair) is wonderful.
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Barbara R.
Very slow, not enough staff, didn't like the mani tacos, the salmon was good, drinks were great,
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Jack K.
Very nice experience. I liked my cheeseburger--large, well-prepared and fresh ingredients. I order the fried artichokes on a total whim (I am not an artichoke guy). These were awesome, slightly addictive. Our server was very nice and attentive.
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Jayme D.
The food here is great. There is so much to choose from. The house beers are great! Hefeweizen and Oasis are my favs! I will be back!
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Trina B.
Called ahead for seating at 4:30. Arrived at 4:15. Didn't get seated until almost 5pm. I was furious and management didn't seam to care. The Hostess had a terrible attitude which is not good for customer service. The food was just okay after all that. Will not be dining here again.
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Kyra M.
Went here today on A whim and I must say I am glad I did. For an app we had the pork loaded fries. I am not a fan of this appetizer as the shoe string fries are not my favorite also the green sauce I was not a fan it was tangy and bitter not ideal. For drinks we both did the sampler of 4. Which we enjoyed but the ones you end up not wanting you are stuck with. As for the meals I got the Southern Fried Chicken which was tender juicy crisp and well seasoned. My BF got the ribeye which had fat all the way through which he is not a fan of. The desert was delicious, we ordered the 3 trials i forget the name. We got the peanut butter smores one, cookies and cream, and salted caramel. Delicious heaven, I don't typically eat desert but the waiter talked us into it and I am glad I did. Overall I will def go back. Want to try the pork chops when we go back and the alcohol root beer float.
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Daniel M.
Great service, great beer, extremely good pizza, horrible burgers. It is a pizza and beer place and they do those two things great.
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Shelley R.
Really good food, great beer selection. Our server, Ryan was awesome. Made awesome selections and recommendations for us. It was busy when we came, but he made us feel like we were his only table. The food runner was less than pleasant though. He basically threw the plates on the table. And when we asked if he could clear the couple of empty plates, he rolled his eyes, huffed and snatched the plates from my hands. He was probably having a bad day. Other than him, I had a great experience.
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Patricia J.
First visit, was great stop. I had the jambalaya which was perfect, presentation was also nice. The service was great. Low lights, overly eager guys walking around stalking for dirty dishes was annoying. My service was great.
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D W.
Good food...nice atmosphere...we live the root beer! Lots of choices for wings...the burgers are great (they are huge)! The kids menu offer lots of choices too! Try the beignets for dessert...delicious!
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Martha A.
Bad service!!! I got better attention at the bar then at a table!!! Food was reheated took forever to get glass of water!!!! Needs improvement!!!!
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Chance H.
The manager was not helpful. We received a free entree but was told that because we did not purchase a steak that the entrees we ordered did not qualify. We will make our point with corporate. Then I asked about purchasing a growler and was told that because of Maryland they cannot sell growlers of beer. This is ridiculous because every other brew pub i.e. DuClaw and Pub Dog sell growlers. This is ridiculous. At least the waiter was good.
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Brad C.
Excellent food. Lindsay was great. Very knowledgeable of the menu and super friendly.
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Joe J.
If you don't mind a crowd, and a potential wait if you don't book yourself on the guest list. Then this is the place. I took my lady here for valentines day, and we had an amazing time. The only draw back is getting seated in a area with a loud large group, when you're trying to have an intimate conversation. However watching a woman order an entree and have damn near every appetizer on the menu being brought to her at the same damn time, while punishing cups/shots of alcohol was very entertaining/impressive to say the least. The food was really the highlight of the evening. I had a rack of ribs that wouldn't quit, and she ordered the jambalaya. We were both thoroughly impressed with our food, and that was especially good seeing as how it was a special night for us. I will repeat though that this place seems to stay packed, but the food and service i received was excellent. Sometimes a place is so packed because they are just good. There is a high demand for there services, and they seem to be delivering quite well. With all the people visiting here I'm sure you'll read a bad review or 2, but remember that a--holes eat out too. This is one place i will say you should judge for yourself. I may not do valentines day here again, but I'm damn sure going back! The food/Service the wait . I'm a fan.
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Brian L.
Great variety of beers! And Bjs pizzas are the best pizza i ever tasted! And smores pazooki! Omg!!!!! The best! very reasonable price! Love it!
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C. J.
Michael was my server and he did a great job. He was upbeat, funny, and very helpful. The happy hour options are not all that great, but great customer service made it worth the visit.
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Jason J.
if only you knew how terrible their dish washing operation.(or at least was a few months ago) this is the only reason i don't go there, and i liked the food. but that's how serious it is
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erwin g.
nice looking building and setup... service is not good. even for not so busy hour. waitress forgot half our order and did not check on us. did not bring my water after I kindly asked her for it 4 times. not happy and will never come back.
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Melissa Q.
This past Friday my friends and I called ahead to reserve a spot at the restaurant. What a horrid customer service experience! It took us 30 minutes to get a table even as we called ahead. And the waitress 'Latasha' treated us in a very unfriendly way. She rushed us with the checks. My corn fritters were over cooked, and my ahi poke had two little, measly pieces of avocado. This is definitely a hit or miss experience because a couple of weekends ago, I went to the bar and had a good time with great food. Maybe this is a place to visit on a less busy night.
I went in yesterday just because I wanted to try the West Coast renowned Pizookie. This was their 2nd day being opened for business. The service was great! The food was great! And the Pizookie.........WAS EVERYTHING! I ordered 1/2 Chocolate Chip & 1/2 White Chocolate Macadamia. The kitchen messed up & made 1 of each. So they gave me both at no additional charge! WINNING!!!!!!!!!
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Joelyne K.
My husband and I have been there a handful of times and have tried to give them the benefit of the doubt because they are a new location. Unfortunately, each time has been the same and we actually take tally now of how many times we think they will mess up our order(s), before we arrive. For one, they are extremely slow. They do not refill your drinks unless you ask and no matter what you order, don't expect them to get it right. I wish I was exaggerating but I am not. It is truly a shame because their food is very good and they are going to loose business over this. While their food is good, they are very stingy on the vegetable toppings on pizza and pastas. If you ask for mushrooms, I literally think they count 3-4 of them and throw them on your plate, just to say they gave you extra. Then they charge you $2.00 for the extra toppings. It is ridiculous. Same goes for other vegetables. They are very skimpy on pasta portions as well. The service is horrendous. After eating our meals, we sat at our table for 30 minutes before the server came back and then asked, "oh would you like your check"? As if we wanted to be there the entire night! Plain and simple, they have great food but service sucks! Be warned.
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Lisa M.
First there, and no rush to return. My waitress wasn't really friendly either was the hostess. Not to impressed with this place...
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J. M.
Came in on a whim looking for dinner. It was a Tuesday night and they were pretty busy. Most of the tables had someone at them. It apparently was half-priced wine night. They have about 30 national as well as craft beers on tap. They also have 11 house beers on tap that BJ's allegedly brews, uh, somewhere, but not here apparently. Food arrived in a relatively timely manner. I tried the carnitas fries which were served in a deep mini pizza dish. The fries were okay on top, but got way too soggy on the bottom. I got a small 9" pizza which was warm, not hot, and some of the cheese looked like it was just starting to melt. The pizza is deep dish, which I usually like, and it is similar but not as good as Pizzeria Uno's, in my personal opinion. The service was okay. At first they were checking on me too much, then when I wanted to pay my bill, I had to wait. Overall, the prices for the quality of food they serve are a little too high. For 1 soda, 1 beer, 1 appetizer and a rather small pizza it was almost $40 with tip for one person. I give them a "Meh.", and can't say that I would come back...
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Gagandeep K.
I'm from California, so when I heard that there was a bjs restaurant opening nearby, I was thrilled to go there. I've been going to BJS for the past 7 years so I know what to expect. My visit there yesterday 11-28-14 for lunch with my husband was Ok. It could've been better. The prices for some reason we're higher then cali. Also the menu was different. For appetizer, I ordered shrimp thai lettuce wraps and they were delicious. My husband ordered a small Mediterranean pizza and enjoyed it. I ordered lunch size pasta which on the menu was $8.95 (it was 8 something) but was charged 13+ for it. Their reason was because I ordered shrimp instead of chicken. I wish I was informed prior to ordering that 8 small shrimps on my pasta would've been $5 extra. And when you can count your meat, it's not good. I was not very happy with that. Our server apologized and that's about it. Overall service was good. Our food came out on time. Prices are high here so be prepared.
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Bryan K.
A lot of beers on tap. Home brews are decent. I would recommend getting a flight (sample of 4). Their IPA and Stout were good. Had a burger that was greasy and lacked any real flavor. This is a new place and they're working on a lot of kinks which affects the customer service, but the staff works hard and tried to accommodate as best they can. I sat at the bar and they seemed overwhelmed mostly because things are new and there are bound to be issues. I'd give this place a shot again
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J S.
I have been to other BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse locations before, so I was eager to check this new one out. WORST. IDEA. EVER. I would have given it zero stars, if possible. My date and I went to celebrate a major life accomplishment and were hoping for a special evening--it was "special," all right. First, they messed up a very straight forward drink order. After we had placed our order, the waitress came by to tell us that both different cuts of meat we had ordered were sold out. That is *somewhat* understandable, but that is the kind of thing of which you inform someone BEFORE handing them a menu and letting them set their heart upon it. A salad came with additional ingredients that were not mentioned in its menu description that were disgusting, and, had they been mentioned would have prevented it from being ordered. Furthermore, our waitress was slow, inattentive, and inefficient. When she finally got around to bringing the check (which we had to ask her for four times), it was wrong. We spent about 45 minutes there unnecessarily. Go to this restaurant if you're looking for a long night of frustration, subpar service, and second- or third-choice menu items.
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Chrissy L.
Chic, modern & still very family friendly. The environment gives me an upscale TGIFridays vibe with a mind blowing drink selection! I've been here twice and I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. The staff were all very friendly and the restrooms were clean. Oh- if you will be visiting the movies they currently have a special if you purchase your tickets from them.
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Meg L.
To be so new, this place went down hill fast in my book. Came here once and loved it. Place was new, food was good, people were nice. 2nd go around --- it wasn't worth my time & money. Food didn't meet expectations. Wait was long. We were rushed in and out #3 & 4 --- gave it more chances. Both times for happy hour. Was disappointed time #3 because appetizers were too expensive to be so small. Skipped the apps and got burgers time #4... Couldn't finish the burger it was so greasy....
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Joshua A.
My family and i step into BJ's for a bite after a long day of travel so we figured go with the chain place that had decent Yelp reviews. The hostess was sweet to the kids, quick, polite, and knowledgeable about the menu. Our server was training, I assume because she had a tag along but didn't say why, they were polite and knowledgeable at the beginning. We order a few apps, the were okay, not how the menu described or pictured ( few things different) but no real issue. Then we waited 30 minutes our food, no drink refills, and one dish out of seven came out and we all drooled while only one plate of food was on the table. We had been told the fryer went down but the only dish at our table that needed frying was the fried chicken and that was the only dish at the table. I ordered a pizza because It had a whole menu page and the server mentioned it so I figured it's a dish they do well. BUZZZZZ! Wrong answer, go to Harris Teeter for pizza (I did after) it is in the same plaza, cheaper and tastes 100% better. The best part of the night was the Root Beer they make in house but I only had one glass because after the servers could see we were bothered they stayed sparse Would not bother with this place try Mission BBQ (same plaza too).
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Courtney K.
Bottom Line: Better than most chain restaurants with a decent beer selection. Located in the Towne Center at Laurel. I'm really not a fan of chain restaurants but I never mind a trip to places like BJ's or Cheesecake Factory because I generally find that the staff is a little more refined, the food is better quality and the drink options are plentiful. Here is my take on the Laurel BJ's: - The menu at BJs weighs about three pounds and is as long and varied as that as the Cheesecake Factory's. Having said that, the nice thing about BJs is there is something on the menu for everyone. Although BJ's is known for their pizza, my favorite dish is the Parmesan crusted chicken with blanched brocolli and cheddar mashed potatoes. - As should be expected when you have "Brewhouse" in the name, BJs offers a great selection of drought craft beer and their house beer is decent as well. Their beer menu is nicely displayed on the wall in three sections: craft beer, BJ's house brew, and local craft beer. I'm not one for girly-fruity drinks but on a hot summer day I actually do like their BJ's Berry Burst cider. It doesn't taste much like a cider to me but rather a carbonated fruit drink, but not too thick, sweet or heavy. - This BJs isn't as large as other locations I've been too but that is ok with me since less people means less noise. The open air concept here and lots of hard surfaces can make for a noisy experience but during off-peak times the restaurant is quite comfortable.
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Lilly E.
Husband and I had been traveling for a few hours and after settling at our hotel went in search of some food. We didn't want to eat heavy since it was 9:30pm so we were just gonna have some appetizers and drinks. We were greeted by the manager who was very welcoming. Our server, Tamara, was super sweet and I asked her to pick me a nice crisp white wine and since they were half price that made it taste even better. She chose Kendall Jackson Chardonnay and it was perfect. Husband had Hefeweizen which he gets nostalgic over since he used to live in Germany. Then we ordered the fried calamari - perfectly cooked - wasn't chewy - it was golden. The garlic aioli dipping sauce was yummy! Husband ordered a flatbread that had bacon/chicken/avocado - he was enjoying it. I had the stuffed mushrooms - it was full of flavor - spinach pesto was very good! We enjoyed our time here and there was a lot of people for that time of night during the work week. If we lived closer we'd probably come here more often.
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Beverly H.
Let me start out by saying that I LOVE that Laurel now has a BJ's. It's a hip, nice looking chain with good management. As one other reviewer mentioned, the vibe is cool. I also like their happy hour options including the $5 lemondrop martinis. Their black and blue burger is the BEST in this area! When i stray past the burger, though, I sometimes get disappointed. Sometimes the other meals come out well, other times, not so much....Management is great, though, and if they give you a bad meal and you complain they will redo it for you...
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dessert Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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Tom D.
I can't believe I am saying this, because of my desire to stay away from chain/boxed restaurants, but I like this place! So far the staff have been very helpful and friendly. The fried jalapeño burger is amazing, great mix of flavors, and spice. They have real food...My wife loves the salads. You can eat here, get good food, and even eat healthy....But please save room for the Pazookies!!! little cookie cakes that are to die for! I love the cookies and cream Pizookie, but I have tried a few others and all are amazing!!!
(4)Madeleine F.
We love BJs, but we only go and sit in the bar area. The service isn't that good anywhere else in the place. They have a great happy hour menu and the drinks are reasonably priced. In the fall, be sure to get their pumpkin beer. It is amazing!!
(4)N I.
I came to BJ's shortly after it was opened since I love beer and brewhouses. Initially I was disappointed because their beer is fairly mediocre. I've tried a few items on their food menu and most of them were just ok, until I had their deep dish pizza and pizzokie. Those two things are the saving grace for this place. I am not a huge fan of deep dish pizza, but their deep dish pizza dough tastes amazing. The pizzokie is amazing. I've tried several of them, but their oreo cookie pizzokie is by far the best. Service can be hit or miss. There were times where they are really slow and not terribly friendly, but there are a few servers who really do a great job and make you feel welcome. Their mobile app is neat as it lets you "call ahead" your spot, and this place can get pretty busy on weekends. One thing that was disappointing is that one day they ran out of mini deep dish pizzas. I don't know that this is a fact, but if you can still serve medium or large pizzas, wouldn't you be able to make a mini pizza, too? Unless, you are using pre-cut frozen dough. If that's the case, that's pretty disappointing. It tastes great, but it just bugs me that it would be frozen or pre-made in some other manner. I still return occasionally for a black & tan, deep dish pepperoni and ham, and an oreo pizzokie.
(3)Willie M.
Service is average. Servers had there fingers in my food upon delivery. Went to the restroom and my same server was in there with severe diarrhea, while she was on the cell phone. Turned away all food that came afterwards.
(2)Tony H.
100's of beers, awesome signature apps & meals. Unique selection of pizzas. Hood for singles or a family and very affordable. Service is consistent. Been here multiple times. Check it out
(5)Jackie G.
I went to grab drinks and some food on a Friday night. The dining area had a wait of 30 min. I sat at the bar my waitress looked like he didn't want to be there. I ordered barbecue wings and brewhouse blonde. I asked for my wings to be cooked well done there weren't. I enjoyed the brewhouse blonde beer. It's great atmosphere and great to watch basketball games. Since they have numerous TVs mounted on there walls.
(3)Ashley Z.
The first few times i visited this location, i received an excellent meal with a longer than usual wait time. The last time i went was horrible service. My friends and i were told an hour wait when there were about a dozen empty tables clearly visible and no other people waiting. We chose to sit at the bar. No one approached us. We asked 3 staff members if someone would wait on us, finally the 4th did. Again, slow service and the waitress had a major attitude. Overall, the food is good and the facilities are clean. Disappointed in the service. Unfortunately there arent a lot of nice late night places to go in the Laurel area so this place will have to do
(2)J C.
Food is great, pizza is yummy, kinda high compared to other restaurants, service sucks, there are a very few who actually seem like they like there job, overall ok
(3)Kai S.
I eat here at least 3 times a month. The customer service is ok i guess. No, they need work. The food is amazing though, I never had a dish I didn't like. The parmesan crusted chicken is bar far my favorite item on the menu, its a must try. The pizza is great, everything is just so good. And the salted caramel cookie with ice cream on top...OMG...I can't.....literally....
(5)Diane K.
I should have stock in this company by now! I have made my way thru this huge menu and it is all excellent food! Not to mention the craft beer selection nice bar area also the service is great and I find I am going there exclusively with my besties! O I forgot to mention the non alcohol drinks such as peach tea have been highly recommended. I cannot say enough about this brew house! It's all good!
(5)CanUHandleTheTruth S.
Hoping they have change the new manager, until then Galaxy Nail Spa team won't coming, thx for nothing
(5)Cheeyaka I.
I did a girls night out here with some friends and we definitely had a great time. It was on one of those game nights, so the bar was packed with a bunch of folks watching a football game. I rolled up in there with 4 other girls and the attention from the males was crazy. Unfortunately for them, all the other girls were married but hey single ladies, this might just be your spot to meet a nice guy out and about. We even got free drinks from the bartender. No complaints at all. The food was good, the menu is very extensive like a Cheesecake factory kinda deal so it was slightly overwhelming but the service was good and quick. All in all, we had a good time and I wouldn't mind checking this spot out again.
(4)Angela O.
The food quality was mediocre and the food prices were too high. The service wasn't great. I was disappointed. The long island ice tea I ordered was terrible and since there wasn't a price on the menu I was shocked to see it was 10.50. Everything about this place was off.
(2)Genevieve D.
I had the dessert platter, which is 3 different cookies (that are warm) with ice cream on top. The cookies were AMAZING. My fiancé and I had eaten at another restaurant and had only went in for a few beers but i couldn't pass up their desserts. We both regretted not eating here. We will be going back to try their food and to have their desserts again. Their beer was decent too. We sat at the bar so the service wasn't bad, but it was really busy so I can understand other people's complaints.
(5)Jon Z.
Horrible service waited for 20 minutes to be seated not even busy at all, this place is racial profiles white couple in front of me got seated immediately when we walking just same time.
(1)Laila M.
The food here is always good. But the customer service is lacking. Our waitresses acted as though she wanted to be anywhere but here. She rudely dumped our plates on the table. Never checked in on us while happily talking to other patrons. And just really came of as rude and inconsiderate. This has been pretty consistent with our experience. Last time we came our waitress disappeared for over twenty minutes in the back and another waitress named Daniele had to get us water and help us. All in all new servers need to be hired. Edited**** We actually talked to the Manager and she let us know this was her best server. And the servers attitude went down hill after she found out we asked to talk to a manager. She didn't look at us just rudely placed the check down and haughtily walked away. The same when she picked up the check. We won't ever be returning. If you're having a bad day and work in the front lines with customers. Call out don't come in. Don't ruin others experiences by not even pretending to be friendly.
(2)De'Leisa N.
Much better service but still had to wait for refills and the check. Extreme Veggie Pizza good. I forgot the name of the dessert but the chocolate chip cookie with ice cream is the bomb.com . 5 stars. I worked it off by beating my boyfriend in Michael Jackson experience on the Wii...lol. Strong 3.5.
(3)Tonny T.
Thursday night, I was told there's 25 minute wait, but ended up getting seated after 5 minutes because there was a section of a few empty tables that were ready for people to sit. The hostesses/ushers at managing the front were "meh", both on attitude and service. Summary: Cool server (Carolina? I think her name was) Good beers Ok food
(3)Joseph W.
First time here with the wife and kids. I enjoyed the beer sampler, since I couldn't figure out what beer I wanted. I had the salmon with the cherry flavored sauce. The waitress was great she came around every few minutes to check on us. It was crowded to be a new place, but I will definitely come back again. Almost for got the dessert. Don't remember the name but it had a cookie at the bottom and chocolate Ice cream on top and a chocolate sauce. NICE NICE NICE
(5)Rhonda S.
Whenever I visit California, I usually go to a BJ's. It's a good chain with great food. Now, lets talk about the Laurel location. I have given them two tries and both times it took forever. The first time we arrived around 7pm and ordered a glass of wine, 4 waters, 1 pizza, 1 appetizer and a pazookie for dessert. Easy enough. The wine took 20 minutes to come out and the whole dining experience took about two and a half hours. That's how slow service is. The food was pretty good, but I don't have all day to sit at this establishment. The second time I ordered carryout. I parked in the alloted space and called the number on the sign upon arrival as directed and..... no answer. It took about 3 minutes for someone to pickup. Finally a friendly guy came out to our car and took my card back in to charge it. What is this, 1992? With all of the technology now available, as well as credit fraud, why does BJ's force this kid to run all over the place? Get an Ipad and let the customer swipe their own card. I mean, I have been to locations where you can pay on your phone at the table, so why this antiquated method of payment? After all of this, our food still wasn't ready and we ended up waiting about 20 minutes for carryout we called in 30 minutes prior. This location needs help. I have visited the Gainesville, Va location as well and they are on point. I am not sure if the Laurel location needs new management, training, or if it sucks because it's Laurel, but seriously get with it if you want good clientele to continue to come.
(2)K B.
Good food, service and atmosphere. Pricing is average and as expected. Large menu and selection of food and beer. It was busy when we came late on a Saturday night, but only waited 5 min to be seated. Our server was friendly and attentive. We had the mahi mahi tacos and Hawaiian mahi mahi and both were very good.
(4)Demetrius B.
Just awful spinach dip was lackluster. The worst part is I'm a frequent dinner and try to be prepared with everything to eliminate hassle. I ordered 3 waters and my appetizer, entre, and dessert all together. Another person delivers the drinks and has a sidebar with my waiter at the table are you sure you need all these drinks. Very unprofessional smh
(1)Andrea F.
I've been to this restaurant a few times now, and I really enjoy it. My first time, I went during lunch with a friend and sat at their bar. Since it was slow, the bartender was always there when we needed her. I enjoyed their deep dish pizza (which is now something I get every time), along with trying my friends BBQ Lunch Platter. The chicken was sooo good!! I went back another time with a different friend. She was very indecisive, and despite being busy, the waitress was patient. She also gave great recommendations. I tried the deep dish lasagna, which I wish had more pasta. I found it to be a bit over loaded with cheese. My friend ordered a mixed drink that was recommended by the waitress as well. We found the drink to be entirely too strong and sweet, so it was hard for her to finish. At my third visit, I took my boyfriend, who has a gluten allergy. He had the gluten free pizza and really enjoyed being able to pick his own toppings. I ordered the deep dish pizza again, and had a side of their fires (they are to die for!!) Overall we had a great visit, with one exception. We were seated near the bar area, where there was a large group of extremely LOUD women. Although that was no fault of the restaurant, it did hinder the experience just a bit. At my most recent visit, I took my office staff for lunch. I again had the deep dish pizza, but this time with a Cesar salad. My boss had the BBQ platter that I recommended, two of the girls has Chicken Club Sandwiches with fries but they were only able to finish half, as they were large portions. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Our waiter was slightly less attentive, but it was a busy lunch hour. One thing they did was constantly brought out new soda before someone would finish. It was nice but I found it odd they never asked if anyone would like water or a different drink. I have found that their food is great, and their service is sometimes a little off. Overall I really like this new addition to Laurel!
(4)Steven F.
Not too shabby a place. I haven't had the opportunity to sample any of the in-house brews due to going there with my family (I will not drink in front of my children), but the food is awesome. If you're in the area and would like to try out a good place to eat, this is the place.
(5)Duane Q.
Was ok and nothing great I heard good reviews about it but food was just average first and last time eating here.
(2)Tylvia E.
I have been here only once, and I plan to go back so I will probably update this review. One of my best friend's and I went here post-workout, so we were looking for some healthier options. I ordered the watermelon salad which was delish! The feta cheese and watermelon worked amazingly together. Next, we split the pork chops entree. I was great, and I would order this again. My only complaint was the Brussel sprouts which were brutally roasted. No dessert this this!
(4)Steve E.
My 3rd time here but first time sitting at the bar by myself. I was here to watch the NBA Finals game 3. The bartender did not have a name tag or introduced himself or maybe I didn't hear him. Ambience was not loud, i was able to talk on the phone with no problem. I ordered the shrimp tacos(3) with a side of nacho chips and a Brewhouse Blonde, one of my favorite beers here and it complimented the tacos well. The shrimp tacos where good and came with 2 sauces (green creamy spinach yogurt flavor and a red hot spicy flavor). Both sauces were delish on the tacos. I then realized the bar has a beer I recently was introduced to and like "Big Wave" from Kona, Hawaii. my tab came out to around $22-23.00. I left $30.00 because I didnt' want to dig in my wallet for exact change and tip.
(4)John H.
Despite being open for a few months now, I only managed to dine here on for the first time on Friday night. I had the fish and chips which were pretty good. The waiter was also able to score some cocktail sauce for me ( which is rare because most places don't even serve it with their fish and chips, which is beyond me!) Nice atmosphere and the crowd was pretty lively. It's a shame they don"t have live music here, it would be the icing on the cake. Great place check it out!
(4)Eric L.
We had a mediocre experience on our first occasion and decided to come again and try different items. Overall, the food is decent, but not great including their signature pizza. It can get quite loud and many people in here are just getting drunk so it borders on not being a family friendly environment. The service was also pretty slow on our last trip and the restaurant was not full. I can't find a good reason to come back. There are many places like BJ's in the area.
(2)Patricia L.
The food is okay, nothing to rave about. Had the spinach stuffed and the Cherry Chipotle Salmon. Appetizer took 30 minutes, dinner took 55 minutes and its only Wednesday. If speed does not improve this location will not last as there is too much competition with just as good food if not better and quicker service. Waiter was friendly.
(2)Pat H.
Great food and service! Definitely a place to visit even though service can be a little slow sometimes, however, the food is worth the wait.
(4)Mama M.
Decor: outstanding. Food: delectable Service: ummmm, dont know if BJ's is hiring experienced staff...Daniel (black lady with blonde hair) took and unusually long time to take my order....she does NOT know how to multitask....LOOOOOOOVED ERIC behind the bar!!!! Awesome personality and great bar artist. I'll be back.....
(4)J.K. Y.
Came in for a late dinner on a weeknight. We were greeted promptly and seated pretty quickly. The restaurant seems to pride itself on its selection of beers, so if you're not a big beer drinker you might be missing out on what this place has to offer. The food itself wasn't bad tasting, but the kitchen definitely needs to work on it's prepping. I had a California Chicken Club sandwich, the avocado slices that came with my sandwich still had rind attached! The kitchen just sliced the avocado like a tomato and put it on my sandwich! Also another person in my party ordered the flatbread pizza. The entire pizza arrived unsliced and my dinner guest had to cut it herself with a knife & fork. I would give this place another chance but at the same time I'm not going out of my way to dine here again either.
(2)Kisha D.
We went to eat here the week after it opened and it was a little unorganized to say the least, but the food was ok. Nothing to rave about ... just ok.
(3)Janet H.
3.5 stars rounding up. not bad, not wow'ed, pretty solid chain. we had the mango thai salad and definitely enjoyed it. we also had their bison burger and it was decent, not over-done, cooked well, just lacked a bit of flavor. we also had their flat bread appetizer (which came out at the same time as our meal, and so the table got a bit crowded fast), that was ok as well. all-in-all it's not bad. it is a chain and it has the typical solid chain feel/taste/comfort. like other BJ's i've been to, this is similar to the rest to make me feel like it'll be consistent in quality, hopefully. this is in the new laurel towne center and just opened up. having said that, the servers were all trying to get use to the menu, as are we of them being around (wasn't sure what came with the bison burger.. cole slaw? a side? fries?). so i give them a little lee-way in that regards. with that in mind, they were definitely trying and were on top of filling our drinks, taking away our plates, etc. our particular server seemed a bit nervous!, but i think that wasn't because of the patrons but actually the other waiter watching from behind, all the time.. guess he was a newby in training.. poor guy =P
(4)Sarah M.
As a new brewery in Laurel I was excited to join. But I won't be returning here. First of all its a lawsuit waiting to happen. The floors are super slippery, it feels like you're ice skating & even the staff will admit it to you. The food is pretty pricey $25 for a pizza. (It was good.) The handicap section is not Accommodating as well, it's too tight & uncomfortable. The main reason for the such low review is the management. He did take a percentage off the bill but I wasn't complaining to get things for free. I won't be returning.
(2)Cheavaun C.
Great service!! Had us seated soon as we walked in. Happy hour prices are good. Southern fried chicken was top notch!!! Will be returning.
(5)S W.
I've been to BJs three times so far and I've yet to be disappointed. They still serve salads the way they used to...HUGE! It's our new favorite spot. It gets very crowded so I always put us in the wait list. And their drinks are great as well. The wait staff very friendly.
(5)Jackie A.
I might have given this restaurant three stars, had my food arrived hot, instead of barely lukewarm and had my waitress spoke English, that was understandable. My child and I devoured the stuffed mushrooms, upon arrival. It wasn't that they were delish, it's just that we were hungry. Though nicely seasoned and amply stuffed, those caps would have been even better, had the butter been bubbly hot and the mushroom crumb topping, crisped from under the broiler. What a yummy concept, to have my hamburger bun encrusted with parmesan - to bad it arrived burnt. Once again, my burger was flavorful and cooked as I requested, but it too, was served just warmed and kinda hard - as if it had been sitting under that heated lamp, a bit too long. The dessert looked heavenly, though my rule of thumb is - if the meal isn't great; it's unlikely that the dessert won't be either. So, we skipped the dessert.
(2)Pina R.
I like this place! I was visiting for the weekend and came here for lunch I like the fact that they have a beer sampler. That was pretty good. I ordered the mahi-mahi tacos that was pretty delicious; anyhow the food and the crowd and staff are good and the service was prompt. I really like this place and will come here again next time I visit. It's in an open shopping mall.
(5)Michael S.
Five stars from me, my boss and i went in for lunch, first time to any BJ's. It was crowded, but our server was great, refilled our drinks, explained the menu, i got the Southern Fried Chicken dish, it was amazing, freshly battered golden brown, not tough in anyway, you can tell the chicken is fresh and they change the grease as they should. The dish i got was huge and only $7.75. My boss got the personal pizza and was happy with it as well. Will surely be back.
(4)Michelle S.
I hate that I'm even giving this place one star. It was our first time coming to this restaurant, and upon walking in, we were told it would be 15-20 minutes to get a table. No problem! 10 minutes in the hostess asked if we wanted the table "over there" (in the bar). We said, "sure, no problem". As we stood there, she says, " you can go on over there". *** This is super disappointing since we didn't know "which" table we were walking to, and there was no greeting or any kind of service at this point. Once we arrive to this table... It was dirty, and not even ready. So we go back to the hostess, and she says, "just go over there and sit down, they will clean it for you soon". Once we wait for THAT to happen, we sit and wait for a server to come over and get our drink orders or ANYTHING for that matter, and 10 minutes later..(no joke) he comes with a napkin and says, " I'll be with you in a minute". 15 minutes for that, 10 minutes for refills and 20 minutes for the overall checkout process. For nonalcoholic drinks, appetizer and two burgers, it took 1 hour and 45 minutes. Quite disappointing. For the food aspect: Burgers were over greasy, and one was overcooked. Fries were thin type fries and floppy. The California flat bread was great (the best part of the entire visit). Overall, I will NEVER step foot in this place EVER again. Worst $45 I've ever spent.
(1)Kerri B.
We decided on BJ's for our 25th anniversary dinner. The service, top-notch. We had spinach topped mushrooms for an appetizer, amazing. We both ordered the rib eye steak. All I can say, is don't! Unless of course, you LOVE salt. Could not enjoy the wonderful taste of a great cut of meat because the salt was way too potent. Dessert, I believe it's called cookies and cream pizookie. YES!!! Order two!!!
(3)Yuwa A.
I'm familiar with the Woodland Hills Location in Los Angeles. My favorite dessert is the chocolate chip pizzokie. I visited the new location in Laurel and I had an awesome time. The burger was delish! I tried the salted caramel pizzokie but I didn't like it. Oh service was great! I give this place a 5 star!!!
(5)Rianna D.
Our deep dish was delicious! We ordered a sampler and got 12 of their hand crafted beers, liked all of them. :D our waiter was soooo friendly and the atmosphere was great. We cant wait to go back! We walked to the movie theatre after dinner and it didnt take long, great location.
(5)Kristin P.
Me and my husband and my son just went there for lunch and we will definitely be back for sure we loved the beer and food ! The dessert was amazing we had s'more with peanut butter it was amazing love love love !
(5)John T.
First time here, Slow service and ran out of burgers at 5pm on a Monday night.. How do you run out of a staple like burgers especially on a Monday night? Cancelled our entrees and asked for our check which took another 20 mins to get. Manager was apologetic but I'm leaving hungry...Big disappointment, go somewhere else.
(1)Jennifer C.
I went back a second time last week with my boss and a few others from office, having had a great experience the first time around. As usual the wait time was 20 - 25 minutes but we found a spot in the bar area. The service was great but unfortunately someone in our party got food poisoning from the fish. Bummer to be up for four hours throwing up. Go, but don't order the salmon.
(3)Gamal H.
My wife brought me back a pulled pork sandwich. It was amazing! Definitely the best I have had in this area. Famous Daves has an OK pulled pork sandwich and Red Hot & Blue has lost a step with theirs. This place has an all around great one. Big, stuffed with meat, soft bun and they got the Cole slaw right. Not runny so when I put the slaw on my sandwich and bit in, not a bunch of juice dripping out. They went with slaw chunks which gave a nice crunch when you bit in. I'm not a fries person but these were nice and seasoned. They gave the fries that resembled shoe strings, reminded me of the ones I would get at Houstons. Only reason I didn't give 5 because I got the sandwich cold by the time it reached me from wife's travel and I had to warm up in the microwave. It was really enjoyable even reheated so I would love to taste it fresh out the kitchen while dining in. I highly recommend!
(4)Kerri W.
This is one of those times I should have listened to the reviews... Granted it was quite busy for a Tuesday night but the service was atrocious and I saw enough servers and bussers around that I was expected a better experience. First off, we felt extremely rushed to order everything. It was my friend and I's first time here so we were checking out all our options. Our drinks didn't come out for a very long time, and after asking if they would be out soon they miraculously arrived leading me to believe the bar wasn't as backed up as the server stated. We ordered our appetizer first then the server came back to take out entree order. Lo and behold our entree came out before the appetizer! Which of course was then blamed on the kitchen as well. Honestly the only reason I gave this a one star was because the food was pretty good and the drinks were pretty good as well especially for the reasonable price. As for the service itself, we felt extremely rushed and if I'm going to be rushed I at least expect the product to come out quickly.. Which it did not. When our entree arrived before our appetizer we didn't even have any silverware and after asking for some, we waited for a bit then received two forks on top of a black napkin. I had already looked around and saw other customers with black napkin rolls of silverware so wondered why we did not receive the same thing. I then had to ask for a second napkin since we had only received one and also for the side of sour cream I had ordered that did not come out with the food. I also asked the food runner when he brought the food out but didn't get it then either. I was made to feel like I was being demanding but all I was asking for were items necessary for eating the meal that I shouldn't have had to ask for. And to top it all off our food and drinks were cleared while we still had a few bites and sips left but if our server bothered to ask us we would have asked for a few more minutes to finish. Then she dropped off the check without a word and without asking us if we wanted dessert. Which we had ready decided we did want and had to try and add on as our server zoomed by. Just so disappointed with our experience even though the food was good...
(1)Kisha S.
I go here all the time with friends, took Mom and Grandma for Mother's Day and they LOVED IT this place never disappoints! From the drinks to the food to the wonderful staff it's always a great visit. Laurel really needed a place like this
(5)Elaine H.
Went here for lunch. We had a beer flight you get to choose 4 for $6.95 the calamari was ok just a bit greasy but the clam chowder is out of this world, loaded with clams. Try it in one of their toasted bread bowls. Make a great meal!
(5)Isaiah E.
Terrible. The parking sucks and we waited for our RESERVED seat for a long periolodically time. The tables are nasty.
(1)Milton C.
Worse service ever! Don't come here unless to want to wait 20 minutes to order, 40 more minutrs to get your food;15 to get the check and after 10 minutes they still have my credit card and holding me hostage! No food is worth that abuse!
(1)Melinda R.
The wait was LONG but I had a huge party of 20... but once we were seated we all agreed it was worth the wait. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, big portions, and a friendly waiter even sang a solo rendition of happy birthday to me upon request after I caught him singing while cleaning a nearby table! The mgr apologized for the wait and all was well!
(5)Prissy C.
Went here for dinner this past Sunday for the first time. I tried the scallops dish because I love scallops not realizing it was under it's"Enlighted section of menu meaning healthier options. And not only was it only 370 calories it was filling and very good.
(4)Jodi K.
2 stars for the atmosphere and that's it! I've gone twice and both times they completely screwed up my order. The first time I had to wait 40 minutes just to tell them my med rare steak was med well! I'm not a fan. For just opening, they need to get it together!
(2)Lisa B.
Love love this place. Its our weekly lunch spot. The ribs are awesome. The jambalaya is wonderful. Great atmosphere and the bar attendant (blonde hair) is wonderful.
(5)Barbara R.
Very slow, not enough staff, didn't like the mani tacos, the salmon was good, drinks were great,
(3)Jack K.
Very nice experience. I liked my cheeseburger--large, well-prepared and fresh ingredients. I order the fried artichokes on a total whim (I am not an artichoke guy). These were awesome, slightly addictive. Our server was very nice and attentive.
(4)Jayme D.
The food here is great. There is so much to choose from. The house beers are great! Hefeweizen and Oasis are my favs! I will be back!
(5)Trina B.
Called ahead for seating at 4:30. Arrived at 4:15. Didn't get seated until almost 5pm. I was furious and management didn't seam to care. The Hostess had a terrible attitude which is not good for customer service. The food was just okay after all that. Will not be dining here again.
(2)Kyra M.
Went here today on A whim and I must say I am glad I did. For an app we had the pork loaded fries. I am not a fan of this appetizer as the shoe string fries are not my favorite also the green sauce I was not a fan it was tangy and bitter not ideal. For drinks we both did the sampler of 4. Which we enjoyed but the ones you end up not wanting you are stuck with. As for the meals I got the Southern Fried Chicken which was tender juicy crisp and well seasoned. My BF got the ribeye which had fat all the way through which he is not a fan of. The desert was delicious, we ordered the 3 trials i forget the name. We got the peanut butter smores one, cookies and cream, and salted caramel. Delicious heaven, I don't typically eat desert but the waiter talked us into it and I am glad I did. Overall I will def go back. Want to try the pork chops when we go back and the alcohol root beer float.
(4)Daniel M.
Great service, great beer, extremely good pizza, horrible burgers. It is a pizza and beer place and they do those two things great.
(4)Shelley R.
Really good food, great beer selection. Our server, Ryan was awesome. Made awesome selections and recommendations for us. It was busy when we came, but he made us feel like we were his only table. The food runner was less than pleasant though. He basically threw the plates on the table. And when we asked if he could clear the couple of empty plates, he rolled his eyes, huffed and snatched the plates from my hands. He was probably having a bad day. Other than him, I had a great experience.
(4)Patricia J.
First visit, was great stop. I had the jambalaya which was perfect, presentation was also nice. The service was great. Low lights, overly eager guys walking around stalking for dirty dishes was annoying. My service was great.
(4)D W.
Good food...nice atmosphere...we live the root beer! Lots of choices for wings...the burgers are great (they are huge)! The kids menu offer lots of choices too! Try the beignets for dessert...delicious!
(4)Joe J.
If you don't mind a crowd, and a potential wait if you don't book yourself on the guest list. Then this is the place. I took my lady here for valentines day, and we had an amazing time. The only draw back is getting seated in a area with a loud large group, when you're trying to have an intimate conversation. However watching a woman order an entree and have damn near every appetizer on the menu being brought to her at the same damn time, while punishing cups/shots of alcohol was very entertaining/impressive to say the least. The food was really the highlight of the evening. I had a rack of ribs that wouldn't quit, and she ordered the jambalaya. We were both thoroughly impressed with our food, and that was especially good seeing as how it was a special night for us. I will repeat though that this place seems to stay packed, but the food and service i received was excellent. Sometimes a place is so packed because they are just good. There is a high demand for there services, and they seem to be delivering quite well. With all the people visiting here I'm sure you'll read a bad review or 2, but remember that a--holes eat out too. This is one place i will say you should judge for yourself. I may not do valentines day here again, but I'm damn sure going back! The food/Service the wait . I'm a fan.
(4)Brian L.
Great variety of beers! And Bjs pizzas are the best pizza i ever tasted! And smores pazooki! Omg!!!!! The best! very reasonable price! Love it!
(5)C. J.
Michael was my server and he did a great job. He was upbeat, funny, and very helpful. The happy hour options are not all that great, but great customer service made it worth the visit.
(5)Jason J.
if only you knew how terrible their dish washing operation.(or at least was a few months ago) this is the only reason i don't go there, and i liked the food. but that's how serious it is
(2)erwin g.
nice looking building and setup... service is not good. even for not so busy hour. waitress forgot half our order and did not check on us. did not bring my water after I kindly asked her for it 4 times. not happy and will never come back.
(1)Melissa Q.
This past Friday my friends and I called ahead to reserve a spot at the restaurant. What a horrid customer service experience! It took us 30 minutes to get a table even as we called ahead. And the waitress 'Latasha' treated us in a very unfriendly way. She rushed us with the checks. My corn fritters were over cooked, and my ahi poke had two little, measly pieces of avocado. This is definitely a hit or miss experience because a couple of weekends ago, I went to the bar and had a good time with great food. Maybe this is a place to visit on a less busy night.
(2)Rhommé M.
I went in yesterday just because I wanted to try the West Coast renowned Pizookie. This was their 2nd day being opened for business. The service was great! The food was great! And the Pizookie.........WAS EVERYTHING! I ordered 1/2 Chocolate Chip & 1/2 White Chocolate Macadamia. The kitchen messed up & made 1 of each. So they gave me both at no additional charge! WINNING!!!!!!!!!
(5)Joelyne K.
My husband and I have been there a handful of times and have tried to give them the benefit of the doubt because they are a new location. Unfortunately, each time has been the same and we actually take tally now of how many times we think they will mess up our order(s), before we arrive. For one, they are extremely slow. They do not refill your drinks unless you ask and no matter what you order, don't expect them to get it right. I wish I was exaggerating but I am not. It is truly a shame because their food is very good and they are going to loose business over this. While their food is good, they are very stingy on the vegetable toppings on pizza and pastas. If you ask for mushrooms, I literally think they count 3-4 of them and throw them on your plate, just to say they gave you extra. Then they charge you $2.00 for the extra toppings. It is ridiculous. Same goes for other vegetables. They are very skimpy on pasta portions as well. The service is horrendous. After eating our meals, we sat at our table for 30 minutes before the server came back and then asked, "oh would you like your check"? As if we wanted to be there the entire night! Plain and simple, they have great food but service sucks! Be warned.
(1)Lisa M.
First there, and no rush to return. My waitress wasn't really friendly either was the hostess. Not to impressed with this place...
(2)Bryan K.
A lot of beers on tap. Home brews are decent. I would recommend getting a flight (sample of 4). Their IPA and Stout were good. Had a burger that was greasy and lacked any real flavor. This is a new place and they're working on a lot of kinks which affects the customer service, but the staff works hard and tried to accommodate as best they can. I sat at the bar and they seemed overwhelmed mostly because things are new and there are bound to be issues. I'd give this place a shot again
(3)J. M.
Came in on a whim looking for dinner. It was a Tuesday night and they were pretty busy. Most of the tables had someone at them. It apparently was half-priced wine night. They have about 30 national as well as craft beers on tap. They also have 11 house beers on tap that BJ's allegedly brews, uh, somewhere, but not here apparently. Food arrived in a relatively timely manner. I tried the carnitas fries which were served in a deep mini pizza dish. The fries were okay on top, but got way too soggy on the bottom. I got a small 9" pizza which was warm, not hot, and some of the cheese looked like it was just starting to melt. The pizza is deep dish, which I usually like, and it is similar but not as good as Pizzeria Uno's, in my personal opinion. The service was okay. At first they were checking on me too much, then when I wanted to pay my bill, I had to wait. Overall, the prices for the quality of food they serve are a little too high. For 1 soda, 1 beer, 1 appetizer and a rather small pizza it was almost $40 with tip for one person. I give them a "Meh.", and can't say that I would come back...
(2)Gagandeep K.
I'm from California, so when I heard that there was a bjs restaurant opening nearby, I was thrilled to go there. I've been going to BJS for the past 7 years so I know what to expect. My visit there yesterday 11-28-14 for lunch with my husband was Ok. It could've been better. The prices for some reason we're higher then cali. Also the menu was different. For appetizer, I ordered shrimp thai lettuce wraps and they were delicious. My husband ordered a small Mediterranean pizza and enjoyed it. I ordered lunch size pasta which on the menu was $8.95 (it was 8 something) but was charged 13+ for it. Their reason was because I ordered shrimp instead of chicken. I wish I was informed prior to ordering that 8 small shrimps on my pasta would've been $5 extra. And when you can count your meat, it's not good. I was not very happy with that. Our server apologized and that's about it. Overall service was good. Our food came out on time. Prices are high here so be prepared.
(3)Martha A.
Bad service!!! I got better attention at the bar then at a table!!! Food was reheated took forever to get glass of water!!!! Needs improvement!!!!
(1)Chance H.
The manager was not helpful. We received a free entree but was told that because we did not purchase a steak that the entrees we ordered did not qualify. We will make our point with corporate. Then I asked about purchasing a growler and was told that because of Maryland they cannot sell growlers of beer. This is ridiculous because every other brew pub i.e. DuClaw and Pub Dog sell growlers. This is ridiculous. At least the waiter was good.
(2)Brad C.
Excellent food. Lindsay was great. Very knowledgeable of the menu and super friendly.
(5)J S.
I have been to other BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse locations before, so I was eager to check this new one out. WORST. IDEA. EVER. I would have given it zero stars, if possible. My date and I went to celebrate a major life accomplishment and were hoping for a special evening--it was "special," all right. First, they messed up a very straight forward drink order. After we had placed our order, the waitress came by to tell us that both different cuts of meat we had ordered were sold out. That is *somewhat* understandable, but that is the kind of thing of which you inform someone BEFORE handing them a menu and letting them set their heart upon it. A salad came with additional ingredients that were not mentioned in its menu description that were disgusting, and, had they been mentioned would have prevented it from being ordered. Furthermore, our waitress was slow, inattentive, and inefficient. When she finally got around to bringing the check (which we had to ask her for four times), it was wrong. We spent about 45 minutes there unnecessarily. Go to this restaurant if you're looking for a long night of frustration, subpar service, and second- or third-choice menu items.
(1)Chrissy L.
Chic, modern & still very family friendly. The environment gives me an upscale TGIFridays vibe with a mind blowing drink selection! I've been here twice and I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. The staff were all very friendly and the restrooms were clean. Oh- if you will be visiting the movies they currently have a special if you purchase your tickets from them.
(4)Meg L.
To be so new, this place went down hill fast in my book. Came here once and loved it. Place was new, food was good, people were nice. 2nd go around --- it wasn't worth my time & money. Food didn't meet expectations. Wait was long. We were rushed in and out #3 & 4 --- gave it more chances. Both times for happy hour. Was disappointed time #3 because appetizers were too expensive to be so small. Skipped the apps and got burgers time #4... Couldn't finish the burger it was so greasy....
(2)Joshua A.
My family and i step into BJ's for a bite after a long day of travel so we figured go with the chain place that had decent Yelp reviews. The hostess was sweet to the kids, quick, polite, and knowledgeable about the menu. Our server was training, I assume because she had a tag along but didn't say why, they were polite and knowledgeable at the beginning. We order a few apps, the were okay, not how the menu described or pictured ( few things different) but no real issue. Then we waited 30 minutes our food, no drink refills, and one dish out of seven came out and we all drooled while only one plate of food was on the table. We had been told the fryer went down but the only dish at our table that needed frying was the fried chicken and that was the only dish at the table. I ordered a pizza because It had a whole menu page and the server mentioned it so I figured it's a dish they do well. BUZZZZZ! Wrong answer, go to Harris Teeter for pizza (I did after) it is in the same plaza, cheaper and tastes 100% better. The best part of the night was the Root Beer they make in house but I only had one glass because after the servers could see we were bothered they stayed sparse Would not bother with this place try Mission BBQ (same plaza too).
(2)Courtney K.
Bottom Line: Better than most chain restaurants with a decent beer selection. Located in the Towne Center at Laurel. I'm really not a fan of chain restaurants but I never mind a trip to places like BJ's or Cheesecake Factory because I generally find that the staff is a little more refined, the food is better quality and the drink options are plentiful. Here is my take on the Laurel BJ's: - The menu at BJs weighs about three pounds and is as long and varied as that as the Cheesecake Factory's. Having said that, the nice thing about BJs is there is something on the menu for everyone. Although BJ's is known for their pizza, my favorite dish is the Parmesan crusted chicken with blanched brocolli and cheddar mashed potatoes. - As should be expected when you have "Brewhouse" in the name, BJs offers a great selection of drought craft beer and their house beer is decent as well. Their beer menu is nicely displayed on the wall in three sections: craft beer, BJ's house brew, and local craft beer. I'm not one for girly-fruity drinks but on a hot summer day I actually do like their BJ's Berry Burst cider. It doesn't taste much like a cider to me but rather a carbonated fruit drink, but not too thick, sweet or heavy. - This BJs isn't as large as other locations I've been too but that is ok with me since less people means less noise. The open air concept here and lots of hard surfaces can make for a noisy experience but during off-peak times the restaurant is quite comfortable.
(3)Beverly H.
Let me start out by saying that I LOVE that Laurel now has a BJ's. It's a hip, nice looking chain with good management. As one other reviewer mentioned, the vibe is cool. I also like their happy hour options including the $5 lemondrop martinis. Their black and blue burger is the BEST in this area! When i stray past the burger, though, I sometimes get disappointed. Sometimes the other meals come out well, other times, not so much....Management is great, though, and if they give you a bad meal and you complain they will redo it for you...
(3)Lilly E.
Husband and I had been traveling for a few hours and after settling at our hotel went in search of some food. We didn't want to eat heavy since it was 9:30pm so we were just gonna have some appetizers and drinks. We were greeted by the manager who was very welcoming. Our server, Tamara, was super sweet and I asked her to pick me a nice crisp white wine and since they were half price that made it taste even better. She chose Kendall Jackson Chardonnay and it was perfect. Husband had Hefeweizen which he gets nostalgic over since he used to live in Germany. Then we ordered the fried calamari - perfectly cooked - wasn't chewy - it was golden. The garlic aioli dipping sauce was yummy! Husband ordered a flatbread that had bacon/chicken/avocado - he was enjoying it. I had the stuffed mushrooms - it was full of flavor - spinach pesto was very good! We enjoyed our time here and there was a lot of people for that time of night during the work week. If we lived closer we'd probably come here more often.
(4)Mercy M.
I really wanted to give this place 5 stars because the food is delicious but I really enjoy great customer service when I go out and they did not have that. I ordered the avocado rolls which were delicious. For my main course I ordered the rib eye well done. Fifteen minutes after I placed my order the manager (Mark) came over and told me they were out of rib eyes. He asked if I wanted the sirloin steak instead. After looking at the picture on the menu I agreed. My steak came out fifteen minutes after my friends food came out. When it came out, I noticed it looked nothing like the picture. It looked like a toddlers plate of food. I tried to brush it off. When cutting it open it was pink! I specifically asked for well done. I asked our waitress for Mark. He came over and apologized and asked if I wanted a new one. It would take fifteen minutes to cook. I gave up and told him I didn't want anything. He said that I should pick something else so I picked the deep dish ravioli. It was delicious. Mark took care of me and it was on the house. Our waitress was horrible. She tried to remember everyones order instead on writing it down. She messed up my order and another friends order. She then started to get attitude when Mark got involved. We had to keep reminding her about to go boxes and drinks. It was just bad. I felt bad for Mark because I'm sure he had better stuff to than to do the waitress job. Come to this place for food. If you want awesome customer service go somewhere else unless Mark is there.
(2)LaToya E.
I wanted to wait until I made a few visits before writing a review for this place, mostly because i thought maybe they were just having a bad day.. I guess I was wrong! Each time I went the same problem presented itself, the service was extremely lacking! The wait staff would barely check on us and would frequently forget things. Once I went with a large group and the waitress took everyones order except mine and walked away from the table.. she was flagged down and brought back to only realize she knew she skipped me. The first time I went my dinner guest had to get up, go find the waitress and bring her back to our table to take our orders! The only reason I have returned is because the drinks are decent! As far as the food its been a real hit or miss.. The deep dish pizzas are good and ive had a few appetizers that ive enjoyed (the sliders are my favorite) but sometimes ive been disappointed with the food. The worst offender was the California Chicken club that came out so burned others at the table could smell it!
(2)Toya J.
BJ's is cool if you want a drink and a few small plates. Not necessarily the place you should come to expecting top notch food and quality dining. The food 3 stars, the customer service is more like 4 stars. When we arrived they were ready and prepared; took no time for them to come around and get our orders. The one lady waiter was holding it down, she was very attentive and courteous. We were able to enjoy happy hour prices on our drinks due to a server giving us incorrect info over the phone a week prior; Happy Hour is from 3 to 6 then it stops and picks up later that night from 10 until. The server told us 3 to 10pm, so the manager Jared was kind enough to honor what we were originally told. This is a good place to come back to watch a game, drop into quickly. They have quite a few vegetarian selections and a lite calorie menu as well. We sampled the avocado rolls (spring rolls) served hot with a soy dipping sauce. I had the chicken lemon thyme dish with mash potatoes; sounded and looked better than it tasted, by sole reason of the seasoning and sauces being average. The chicken wings weren't bad; fried hard and crispy, drizzled with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. My HH special lemon drops were decent. Not a bad choice for a casual group after work. It was cool, I can say for our first PG UYE this was a pretty good choice-a common meeting ground with affordable drinks and food prices. I'd definately stick with happy hour.
(3)Sean F.
Slow, slow service. I've been pretty excited about the couple new craft beer places popping up around Laurel and didn't think twice about meeting up with some co-workers for the happiest of hours. Unfortunately this slowly turned into the saddest of hours. The place is pretty nice and the hostess was friendly, courteous but then the downhill slide began. I got to happy hour at BJ's with about 45 minutes to go. Order a beer, the house stout in nitro, and asked for a happy hour specials menu. At the same time my coworker ordered a bottle of Budlight. 20 minutes later none of the three had arrived. I understand a nitro beer doesn't pour quickly but a bottle of bud and a specials menu shouldn't take anymore than 10 minutes at most. 15 minutes later her beer came out a little warm, my beer came out fine and the food menu came out finally. 25 minutes later our server came back around but it was now past happy hour prices and I had no interest in spending any more money at BJ's. I can't say you should steer clear but be wary. I ended up meeting up with another and eating elsewhere. Side note: My nitro house stout was one of the better stouts I've had. It had a creamy, smooth mouthfeel and good notes of chocolate on the nose and coffee in the body. It would've probably pair well with that chocolate brownie pizookie but I never had the opportunity to try that combo. Pro tip might be to grab a seat at the bar instead of the dining floor.
(2)Christina S.
I've drove past this restaurant a few times and figured I'd finally come in and give it a try. Man was I impressed. The dining room areas was competent full. Always a good sign. The hostess told us that there was one booth at the bar available so we sat there and were greeted almost instantaneously. My boyfriend and I each got a couple of their specialty beers which we were both pleased with. He ordered a deep dish pizza of some sort and I ordered the spicy pig tavern pizza. Both were amazing. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We will be coming back and I can't wait for my next visit.
(5)Hope L.
Went here on a Thursday night to meet a group of friends. Upon arrival I gave the hostess our name for reservations, she looked up the reservations, told me she would be right back and that was that. She was gone for about 15 min. Finally another hostess came up and I asked her was everything ok and she said "yes, she is getting your table ready.". I'm thinking geesh would've been nice if the 1st hostess had shared with me why she was leaving instead of giving me a weird look (like uh oh your reservation isn't on here), say she'll be back and leave me with thoughts of "is everything ok? what's going on?". She returned about 15 minutes later and showed me to our table. It was a long table set up for about 15 people. Seating arrangement definitely could've been a little better. It was a little cramped because we were right up against a wall and the path between us and the next table was very small. Our waitress came over shortly after and introduced herself. Her name is Carolina and she was a doll. Unfortunately, throughout the night you could tell that she was overwhelmed because we had to wait a good 20 min before we placed appetizer orders, she was gone for long periods of time throughout the meal. Especially at times we really needed her. Like to order more drinks, clear the dishes off the table, etc. The entire ordering, eating, process was long/delayed. I'm assuming they were short staff but I really don't know. Here's what I ordered and what I thought about my food; Cajun Pasta - I added shrimp for a extra few dollars. The shrimp were very small and when I am paying a nice coin for a pasta dish with shrimp I expect for my shrimp to look like what I paid for. That was a little disappointing. Overall dish was a little too oily but it was good. Not sure if I would order this again but if I do I would leave the shrimp out. Santa Fe Spring Rolls - Filled with chicken, black beans, fire‑roasted red bell peppers, cilantro, sweet corn, jalapenos and jack cheese. Topped with pico de gallo and served with our Santa Fe dressing and avocado cream sauce. The wrapping wasn't crispy. Inside was mushy. Wasn't too pleased with this dish. Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea - Weak. Tasted more Coca-Cola than anything. Wouldn't order it again unless it was a different bartender or s/he learn to make a good Long Island. Apple Martini - Too sour. The first thing I tasted was sweet and sour. Ugh! Was really off balanced. I should have listened to my fellow diners who said the Lemon Drop and Cosmo were the best Martinis. The Hostesses were very in-personable when I arrived. The person in this position is the first impression you get sometimes at a restaurant and I personally think you should be interactive with your customers especially when they first walk in. That wasn't the case this night because the both of them were very stand-offish when I arrived and didn't communicate clearly on what was happening. The DINING experience was decent. Carolina did a good job. Wish they were fully staffed so that she could have tended to our table a little better. The DRINKING experience was disappointing. Bartender needs a little lesson or mixing drinks. Maybe I will return at some point but have no plans to do so anytime soon.
(3)Banji E.
awesome service and great food. Loved the vibe too, makes you feel like ur not in laurel. somewhat pricy tho. Our food didnt take long and our server was the most charming person though i didnt catch her name. Most definitely recommending it to my fiends and relatives
(4)Ieesha J.
As a Cali girl, I am a fan of this establishment. When I found out they were opening up a BJ's across the street from me you can imagine my excitement. I'm not typically a fan of chain restaurants except for BJ's. I've been here 4 times since they opened a little over 2 weeks ago and my experience with the food was consistent. I always order either the Pizza or the Santa Fe Salad along with their famous Pizookie for dessert. YOU can not enter and leave without having a Pizookie - that would be just wrong. The BEST server I've had so far was Patricia. Very funny, knew the menu, was quick on her feet and didn't have us waiting. I had 2 visits and the servers weren't as great but I will give them a pass since its a new restaurant- however I will ask for Patricia the next time I visit. Gotta stick to what you know right? All in all - I'm excited that my fav place is around the corner. The place is pretty packed in the evenings so make sure you're prepared to wait if you come during game time or after 7.
(4)Clyde M.
Super service, menu is limited. I had the jambalaya, the best I had in this area, but it doesn't beat Louisiana's.
(4)Neville E.
I went to this place on my birthday. It was kind of dark in there for my taste, but I love it anyways. The drinks and beer all were delicious . I got myself the BJ's Classic Rib-Eye it was very tasty and done the way I asked. Along with the order of the Parmesan cheese wings (they were also fantastic!) my night was awesome.
(4)Rae M.
What a wonderful addition to the once desolate Laurel Towne Center. Located to your immediate left as soon as you enter the new shopping center, a small parking lot is adjacent from the restaurant, but your best bet is to park across the street in the bigger parking lot. Myself and a few others (Toya J. and Hope L.) planned an outing here with a group of 11 awesome people on a Thursday evening. BJ's is known for their large variety of beers, I didn't partake, but I heard positive reviews about them. Our server, Caroline, was rather busy with such a large table of people, but she stayed on top of our table's needs. She did all this while being extremely pleasant and helpful. With such an extensive menu, it was really hard to decide what to get. Who am I kidding, I'm on a pseudo diet, so I knew I couldn't order what I really wanted...a burger or pizza, so I ordered from the "enLIGHTened" menu. Every item on that particular portion of the menu is under 795 calories. I decided on the Mediterranean Chicken Pita Tacos with a side of bistro grains. I don't have a clue what the bistro grains were (even after I ate it) but the entire dish was under 700 calories and they were really tasty, so I wasn't complaining. My meal as a whole was actually really good. I could see myself ordering it again (clearly while on this pseudo diet though). Our table also indulged on a few appetizers, one of which I can't remember the name of, but it was good. The one I remember was the avocado egg rolls and they were surprisingly really good as well. All and all, a good time was had by all. The service, the food, the lively atmosphere, and of course the fabulous company were all truly wonderful! I will definitely be back in the future...clearly after this "diet" has died down! Beer and burgers....HERE I COME! PS I love the colorful and festive bar area. Check out the HH. Happy Hour is Mon - Fri 3pm - 6pm / Sun - Thurs10pm - Close. Come in on Tuesday's, Half Off Wines all day. They also have appetizer specials for HH.
(4)Charles K.
Atmosphere: Quite nice. The bar was inviting and I was immediately drawn to it. I was a little sad when my party already had a table in the back. The rest of the restaurant is nicely put together. It attracts friends, first time daters, and families young and old. Food: I was hungry, but the menu was overloaded with items and I could not make up my mind. This reminded me of the menu for Cheesecake Factory. There are a lot of choices, which is great, but I wasn't feeling the food. The lack of eating is partly my fault because I should have reviewed the menu online before I entered the restaurant. Beer: I ended up having a lovely Tatonka Stout beer. This beer was malty with notes of chocolate. It was a great way to end the day. I will definitely try more of the beers considering BJ's offers beer flights. I also like the fact that the coaster that comes with the beer highlights the name and a few notes about the beer. Conclusion: I can give this place 4 stars on atmosphere and beer alone. Not sure about the food, but my friends seemed to thoroughly enjoy their meals.
(4)Jerry S.
3.5 stars. It's a pretty new and pretty popular place. The first time I tried to go, there wasn't an open seat in the house. Comfy room, subdued lighting but there are downward spots so you can actually read the menu. The headliner here is, of course, the beer. I got a sampler of four house brews for $7.95. All were well made, true to type, and just a bit edgy, showing that the brewmaster was going for good and not just good enough. Feeling hungry, I went for the full rack of baby backs. The ribs were tender and moist, with a sauce/glaze that was savory and just a bit sweet. Not a hint of smoke, though. A tiny bit of chiplotle would have gone a long way. Mashed potatoes were excellent in flavor and texture. The roasted Brussels sprouts were a great idea as a healthier choice, but poorly executed. They were quartered, which lead to uneven cooking, and dry. I use Jacques Pepin's recipe, using the slicing blade on the food processor and tossing with a bit of olive oil. Service was friendly. There is free WiFi but like many places you need to open the browser and agree to the terms. There are some good HH specials, and quite a few lighter options. Fairly large wine list, but the prices seemed a bit high. Half a step up from TGIF or Applebee's, worth a stop but I wouldn't go too far out of my way.
(3)Katrina L.
This was my first visit. I ordered a strawberry mojito which took almost 30 minutes to get it. I couldn't taste s ny alcohol in it. It was more like a strawberry lemonade. I was with a party of 10 people. The waitress, Carolina, was a peach but was clearly overwhelmed with such a large group along with other customers because we had to wait at least 10-15 minutes before we saw her. It was almost an hour from the time that we entered the restaurant until we received our food. The black and bleu house burger was pretty good but a little dry and the fries were greasy. The triple dessert platter was a sure winner. I had the cookies and cream cookie and ice cream. It was both warm and gooey with a perfect combination of sweet creamy ice cream. The manager came over to say hello but didnt ask us how we enjoyed our meal. It was an average dining experience.
(3)J. O.
Good looking bar. Large menu. Pleasant experience. Service was quick and friendly. I will definitely visit again.
(4)Joseph J.
4 of us arrived on a Thursday evening around 6. Had a 30 minute wait. No problem. We got drinks at the bar & hung out until our table was ready. Waitress came over fast enough & took our app order. Carnitas & fries...came very fast. Good. I had the bison burger. Wow! Awesome! Tender & juicy like I expected bison to be. Wife got shrimp tacos...very good. Kids got pan pizzas & said they were delish. Overall a good experience. Will be back.
(4)Tianna W.
Went there for a work party for a fellow employee. Note - if you want to have a private party here, just know it won't be private. They don't have private rooms, so they can only reserve you tables in the main dining area. Overall food was great and service was ok - we all got our drinks after we finished our appetizers (this includes water). Some people really didn't like that, so thats really the only minus. However, I feel like the food is worth 4 stars. We had the pepporoni, bbq, and veggie pizzas plus bbq salad and house salad. Everything tasted great, cool atomsphere. I would visit again minus my coworkers lol.
(4)Melanie A.
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse is good pretty much only for happy hour. The drink specials are great and the appetizers they have on special are awesome. However, my two experiences with going inside and being waited on by a waitress have not been good. My recommendation - stick to happy hour.
(3)Chandani C.
I went on a Friday night with two friends and understandably, there was a 40 minute wait. Luckily, the weather was nice that night so we just stepped outside and the time passed quickly. Our server was very nice, though he kept making jokes under his breath to entertain us and expected us to laugh, but we could never quite hear him so it just turned into an awkward 5 seconds of silence each time. I am not sure if it was just a really busy night or if the kitchen isn't well staffed (or both) but it took foreverrrrr for our drinks to come out and then another foreverrrrr for our food to come out. This wasn't much of a problem for us since my friends and I had a lot to catch up on, but it's not the ideal spot if you are in a hurry. I ordered their jalapeño burger which was good (and huge!), but not far as tasty as the description on the menu makes it seem. With all of the new restaurants in the area - there wasn't anything quite memorable about this one that would make me return rather than try out a new place.
(3)M W.
This place is awesome!!! My family and I have gone several times and we absolutely love it.
(4)Sarah M.
Dope vibe. I didn't realize that Laurel had a nice shopping center, but BJ's is one of the newest digs in that area. I dined at BJ's with a group of friends on a Friday night. Casey was our waitress, and she was awesome! If you're into beer, order the Berry Burst Cider. As an appetizer, try their smothered fries. As a meal, try any of their deep dish pizzas!
(4)MiSs J.
Our Sunday funday date night included dinner at BJ's. We grabbed some drinks at the bar while we waited for our table. They text you when the table is ready. The bartender was very friendly. She suggested the 10 Handcrafted beers that you can sample. You can sample 4 at a time for less than $10. The beau's least favorite was the Nutty Brunette. Favorite was the Blonde. The Piranha was very good as well. I got the White Zinfandel. Can't go wrong with that. We were seated as soon as we got our drinks and was able to have them sent over instead of walking through the restaurant with them. I got the Lemon Thyme Chicken with brown rice and veggies. Amazing! Low calorie too! Other than the fries being cold the beau got the double bacon cheeseburger and rated it an 8 out of 10. The waitress seemed as though she really didn't want to be there tonight. So the service was subpar. They have a very diverse menu. I love having options! I will for sure be coming back.
(4)Shatekia M.
Awesome place! Stumbled upon this place while in the area and so glad I did!! Loved the ambiance..wasn't too loud..and I didn't have a problem finding a seat on a Saturday evening. I enjoyed the best ever stuffed mushrooms and personal pan pizza I was really good although I wish it was a little hotter. I felt like perhaps it had been sitting for a little while. I would definitely come back. Nice place in a nice area in Laurel :-)
(4)Amirrah P.
Amazing!!!! I have only been there one and I loved it. The vibe was great, the food was great, and the house brewed beers are great. As someone who is only a occasional beer drinker I enjoyed their house brewed stout very much. Will be making this my "let's grab a drink" place.
(5)Maria M.
First time ever at BJ'S! We arrived and had minimal wait time. Seated and server explain they were short staff but service was great by Danielle. Ordered variety of things: chicken wings, Brussels sprouts, calamari & thin crust pizza. Food came out quick. Calamari was excellent, chicken wings could have been crispier but still good. Pizza and Brussels sprouts were good too. Tried brew house blonde and really enjoyed considering I'm not a big beer drinker. Will come back.
(3)Jay S.
WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED. It's very disappointing because the food is actually decent. However, the service is unacceptable. Our waiter paid little to no attention to us. We sat down at 9:51pm, and only received water at 10:15. (25 minutes later!) After he came with the water, we decided it was best to place our appetizers. 10 minutes later the appetizer came, and our waiter was never to be seen again. He completely went M.I.A. We were so frustrated and upset, we decided to go to the host get our check and leave. Because of this experience I will never go back again to B.J brewery again! Our waiters name was Darian. Worst WAITER EVER! If you have him make sure you ask for another waiter or leave. You will not be happy.
(1)Kapri J.
Came here on 12/29 at about 7 and I have to say is, If this place is busy, expect your drink order to come out after the entre and the entre to come out uncooked. All we got from our server was that they are experiencing poor management and when we pointed out the uncooked pork chop was told they would take it off the bill. Another server showed up only for our server to run over and say he talked to a manager and they already took it off. needless to say I am leaving dinnerless :( probably not coming back unless I am the only one here and how likely is that?!? I think the saving grace as always is the fruit beer called Lindeman's Framboise. I may come back for that it's he only beer I like.
(2)Rebeca F.
There was a mix up with our reservation, but once we got it sorted out things went pretty smoothly. Nice beer selection, and you can order it in a pitcher. The pizza here is really good! Can't wait to go back and try it again! Hopefully next time I'll have room for dessert because they looked amazing.
(4)Chanda G.
These are all over California and decided to meet my mom and sister here when I got into town for the holiday. Too bad I couldn't have anything I actually wanted because their 86 list was 50+ items long. No cider, out of 9 beers and basic liquors like Stoli and Jim Beam. The manager came over after my FIFTH attempt at ordering a drink and said it was a distributor issue. New place, totally understand if they haven't worked out their ordering yet but don't blame it on a distributor that you're out of standard beers. Sad because my family definitely won't come back after this experience.
(2)Melinda S.
They have never gotten my burger right. I'll never go here again! They don't know what a medium burger is, all their burgers are tough and burned with no seasoning. They put every topping that I said I didn't want, on the burger, same with someone else in my party. There was some unknown object in my mayonnaise, the fries were completely COLD and the calamari was soggy and tasteless. Did I mention nothing was edible and the manager didn't even comp the meal? We waited an hour for food that they messed up twice and gave up and returned the terrible food. Only to get one or two items taken off and another one added to the bill when the manager offered it as a substitute. Umm why offer it if you're charging for it? This is the worst restaurant in laurel. Can't even make a simple burger. And for some reason they hire 10 women to stand at the hostess stand and socialize.
(1)Bri H.
I came here Monday night for a random Happy Hour with my friend, which was much needed after the day I had. I actually wasn't originally going to go to BJ's but my friend suggested it. Although I really wanted to go to one of my "go to" spots for Happy Hour, I decided why not....lets try something new! It turned out to be a GREAT NIGHT! I love this place so much! Right when you walk in, the hosts are very sweet and nice, and the ambiance is incredible. It was packed! We sat at the bar and we were greeted immediately by one of the bartenders and he told us about the HH Specials. We decided to get the HH Pizza, HH Comso, HH Egg Rolls, and the HH Strawberry Mojito. Let's start with the drinks .... The Cosmo was okay, not as strong as I would have liked but it still tasted pretty good. The Mojito was a little too sweet for my taste but my friend seemed to really like it. I would say they could up the liquor measurement a bit, just a splash or two. Now the food - INCREDIBLE! So tasty and it came out super-fast. The pizza was crispy and flaky while the egg rolls were PACKED with flavor. They are a must if you visit BJ's. After two more drinks, we thought, "We are at a brewhouse and have yet to order beer, THE HECK" hahaha so we did just that. We ordered the beer flight tasters and we chose two beers each to drink. The best and I mean the best beer was the Grand Cruz! I could cry it was sooooooo good! MMMMHHMMM. We then decided, why not get fatter? So we ordered wangs to go with our beers and ordered the BBQ & Parmesan Wings. They were actually pretty good. They parmesan wings aren't my cup of tea, but the BBQ wings were on POINT! Overall, the staff is super nice (the bartenders are funny and easy to talk to), the food is amazing, and the drinks are good but could use a splash more of the good stuff. Lmao. I will most definitely be back for future Happy Hours! :) Favs - HH Pizza and HH Egg Rolls are phenomenal. Definitely signature items for them. The bartenders were very nice and attentive. Great STAFF!! Would Change - HH Drinks were weak ... I go to the HH mainly for the drinks sooooo it was semi disappointing.
(4)Chris T.
I've been here 4 or 5 times now and while I have never had a bad meal, service has always been pretty terrible. I kept hoping that it was just because this was a new restaurant but a long while after opening, it still hasn't improved much. The food is always excellent and I have so far tried the fish and chips, the fish tacos and a bacon cheeseburger. My favorite has to be the pork chops though as they were outstanding. I consider myself to be a bit of a dessert connoisseur and the pizzookie is a very unique dessert that is unbelievable. I definitely recommend it.
(4)Ebony B.
Good happy hour prices and nice and spacious. I had the club pizza..it was just ok. Too Much bacon for me but others enjoyed it. Everyone that ordered..their food looked Amazing and complimented the food. The drinks were not strong but very good flavors.
(4)Gray M.
Food is very good. My favs are the clam chowder, any of the pizzas, sliders, strawberry lemonade, berry cider and the berry burst (cider mixed with berry lambic framboise), and the cookies n' cream pizookie! All very good. Good prices. Decent service. I mostly use curbside pick up. The noise level can get somewhat high. OH ANS MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE REWARDS PROGRAM...it's free!!!
(4)Mercy M.
I really wanted to give this place 5 stars because the food is delicious but I really enjoy great customer service when I go out and they did not have that. I ordered the avocado rolls which were delicious. For my main course I ordered the rib eye well done. Fifteen minutes after I placed my order the manager (Mark) came over and told me they were out of rib eyes. He asked if I wanted the sirloin steak instead. After looking at the picture on the menu I agreed. My steak came out fifteen minutes after my friends food came out. When it came out, I noticed it looked nothing like the picture. It looked like a toddlers plate of food. I tried to brush it off. When cutting it open it was pink! I specifically asked for well done. I asked our waitress for Mark. He came over and apologized and asked if I wanted a new one. It would take fifteen minutes to cook. I gave up and told him I didn't want anything. He said that I should pick something else so I picked the deep dish ravioli. It was delicious. Mark took care of me and it was on the house. Our waitress was horrible. She tried to remember everyones order instead on writing it down. She messed up my order and another friends order. She then started to get attitude when Mark got involved. We had to keep reminding her about to go boxes and drinks. It was just bad. I felt bad for Mark because I'm sure he had better stuff to than to do the waitress job. Come to this place for food. If you want awesome customer service go somewhere else unless Mark is there.
(2)LaToya E.
I wanted to wait until I made a few visits before writing a review for this place, mostly because i thought maybe they were just having a bad day.. I guess I was wrong! Each time I went the same problem presented itself, the service was extremely lacking! The wait staff would barely check on us and would frequently forget things. Once I went with a large group and the waitress took everyones order except mine and walked away from the table.. she was flagged down and brought back to only realize she knew she skipped me. The first time I went my dinner guest had to get up, go find the waitress and bring her back to our table to take our orders! The only reason I have returned is because the drinks are decent! As far as the food its been a real hit or miss.. The deep dish pizzas are good and ive had a few appetizers that ive enjoyed (the sliders are my favorite) but sometimes ive been disappointed with the food. The worst offender was the California Chicken club that came out so burned others at the table could smell it!
(2)Joseph J.
4 of us arrived on a Thursday evening around 6. Had a 30 minute wait. No problem. We got drinks at the bar & hung out until our table was ready. Waitress came over fast enough & took our app order. Carnitas & fries...came very fast. Good. I had the bison burger. Wow! Awesome! Tender & juicy like I expected bison to be. Wife got shrimp tacos...very good. Kids got pan pizzas & said they were delish. Overall a good experience. Will be back.
(4)Toya J.
BJ's is cool if you want a drink and a few small plates. Not necessarily the place you should come to expecting top notch food and quality dining. The food 3 stars, the customer service is more like 4 stars. When we arrived they were ready and prepared; took no time for them to come around and get our orders. The one lady waiter was holding it down, she was very attentive and courteous. We were able to enjoy happy hour prices on our drinks due to a server giving us incorrect info over the phone a week prior; Happy Hour is from 3 to 6 then it stops and picks up later that night from 10 until. The server told us 3 to 10pm, so the manager Jared was kind enough to honor what we were originally told. This is a good place to come back to watch a game, drop into quickly. They have quite a few vegetarian selections and a lite calorie menu as well. We sampled the avocado rolls (spring rolls) served hot with a soy dipping sauce. I had the chicken lemon thyme dish with mash potatoes; sounded and looked better than it tasted, by sole reason of the seasoning and sauces being average. The chicken wings weren't bad; fried hard and crispy, drizzled with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. My HH special lemon drops were decent. Not a bad choice for a casual group after work. It was cool, I can say for our first PG UYE this was a pretty good choice-a common meeting ground with affordable drinks and food prices. I'd definately stick with happy hour.
(3)Sean F.
Slow, slow service. I've been pretty excited about the couple new craft beer places popping up around Laurel and didn't think twice about meeting up with some co-workers for the happiest of hours. Unfortunately this slowly turned into the saddest of hours. The place is pretty nice and the hostess was friendly, courteous but then the downhill slide began. I got to happy hour at BJ's with about 45 minutes to go. Order a beer, the house stout in nitro, and asked for a happy hour specials menu. At the same time my coworker ordered a bottle of Budlight. 20 minutes later none of the three had arrived. I understand a nitro beer doesn't pour quickly but a bottle of bud and a specials menu shouldn't take anymore than 10 minutes at most. 15 minutes later her beer came out a little warm, my beer came out fine and the food menu came out finally. 25 minutes later our server came back around but it was now past happy hour prices and I had no interest in spending any more money at BJ's. I can't say you should steer clear but be wary. I ended up meeting up with another and eating elsewhere. Side note: My nitro house stout was one of the better stouts I've had. It had a creamy, smooth mouthfeel and good notes of chocolate on the nose and coffee in the body. It would've probably pair well with that chocolate brownie pizookie but I never had the opportunity to try that combo. Pro tip might be to grab a seat at the bar instead of the dining floor.
(2)Christina S.
I've drove past this restaurant a few times and figured I'd finally come in and give it a try. Man was I impressed. The dining room areas was competent full. Always a good sign. The hostess told us that there was one booth at the bar available so we sat there and were greeted almost instantaneously. My boyfriend and I each got a couple of their specialty beers which we were both pleased with. He ordered a deep dish pizza of some sort and I ordered the spicy pig tavern pizza. Both were amazing. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We will be coming back and I can't wait for my next visit.
(5)Hope L.
Went here on a Thursday night to meet a group of friends. Upon arrival I gave the hostess our name for reservations, she looked up the reservations, told me she would be right back and that was that. She was gone for about 15 min. Finally another hostess came up and I asked her was everything ok and she said "yes, she is getting your table ready.". I'm thinking geesh would've been nice if the 1st hostess had shared with me why she was leaving instead of giving me a weird look (like uh oh your reservation isn't on here), say she'll be back and leave me with thoughts of "is everything ok? what's going on?". She returned about 15 minutes later and showed me to our table. It was a long table set up for about 15 people. Seating arrangement definitely could've been a little better. It was a little cramped because we were right up against a wall and the path between us and the next table was very small. Our waitress came over shortly after and introduced herself. Her name is Carolina and she was a doll. Unfortunately, throughout the night you could tell that she was overwhelmed because we had to wait a good 20 min before we placed appetizer orders, she was gone for long periods of time throughout the meal. Especially at times we really needed her. Like to order more drinks, clear the dishes off the table, etc. The entire ordering, eating, process was long/delayed. I'm assuming they were short staff but I really don't know. Here's what I ordered and what I thought about my food; Cajun Pasta - I added shrimp for a extra few dollars. The shrimp were very small and when I am paying a nice coin for a pasta dish with shrimp I expect for my shrimp to look like what I paid for. That was a little disappointing. Overall dish was a little too oily but it was good. Not sure if I would order this again but if I do I would leave the shrimp out. Santa Fe Spring Rolls - Filled with chicken, black beans, fire‑roasted red bell peppers, cilantro, sweet corn, jalapenos and jack cheese. Topped with pico de gallo and served with our Santa Fe dressing and avocado cream sauce. The wrapping wasn't crispy. Inside was mushy. Wasn't too pleased with this dish. Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea - Weak. Tasted more Coca-Cola than anything. Wouldn't order it again unless it was a different bartender or s/he learn to make a good Long Island. Apple Martini - Too sour. The first thing I tasted was sweet and sour. Ugh! Was really off balanced. I should have listened to my fellow diners who said the Lemon Drop and Cosmo were the best Martinis. The Hostesses were very in-personable when I arrived. The person in this position is the first impression you get sometimes at a restaurant and I personally think you should be interactive with your customers especially when they first walk in. That wasn't the case this night because the both of them were very stand-offish when I arrived and didn't communicate clearly on what was happening. The DINING experience was decent. Carolina did a good job. Wish they were fully staffed so that she could have tended to our table a little better. The DRINKING experience was disappointing. Bartender needs a little lesson or mixing drinks. Maybe I will return at some point but have no plans to do so anytime soon.
(3)Banji E.
awesome service and great food. Loved the vibe too, makes you feel like ur not in laurel. somewhat pricy tho. Our food didnt take long and our server was the most charming person though i didnt catch her name. Most definitely recommending it to my fiends and relatives
(4)Ieesha J.
As a Cali girl, I am a fan of this establishment. When I found out they were opening up a BJ's across the street from me you can imagine my excitement. I'm not typically a fan of chain restaurants except for BJ's. I've been here 4 times since they opened a little over 2 weeks ago and my experience with the food was consistent. I always order either the Pizza or the Santa Fe Salad along with their famous Pizookie for dessert. YOU can not enter and leave without having a Pizookie - that would be just wrong. The BEST server I've had so far was Patricia. Very funny, knew the menu, was quick on her feet and didn't have us waiting. I had 2 visits and the servers weren't as great but I will give them a pass since its a new restaurant- however I will ask for Patricia the next time I visit. Gotta stick to what you know right? All in all - I'm excited that my fav place is around the corner. The place is pretty packed in the evenings so make sure you're prepared to wait if you come during game time or after 7.
(4)Clyde M.
Super service, menu is limited. I had the jambalaya, the best I had in this area, but it doesn't beat Louisiana's.
(4)Neville E.
I went to this place on my birthday. It was kind of dark in there for my taste, but I love it anyways. The drinks and beer all were delicious . I got myself the BJ's Classic Rib-Eye it was very tasty and done the way I asked. Along with the order of the Parmesan cheese wings (they were also fantastic!) my night was awesome.
(4)Rae M.
What a wonderful addition to the once desolate Laurel Towne Center. Located to your immediate left as soon as you enter the new shopping center, a small parking lot is adjacent from the restaurant, but your best bet is to park across the street in the bigger parking lot. Myself and a few others (Toya J. and Hope L.) planned an outing here with a group of 11 awesome people on a Thursday evening. BJ's is known for their large variety of beers, I didn't partake, but I heard positive reviews about them. Our server, Caroline, was rather busy with such a large table of people, but she stayed on top of our table's needs. She did all this while being extremely pleasant and helpful. With such an extensive menu, it was really hard to decide what to get. Who am I kidding, I'm on a pseudo diet, so I knew I couldn't order what I really wanted...a burger or pizza, so I ordered from the "enLIGHTened" menu. Every item on that particular portion of the menu is under 795 calories. I decided on the Mediterranean Chicken Pita Tacos with a side of bistro grains. I don't have a clue what the bistro grains were (even after I ate it) but the entire dish was under 700 calories and they were really tasty, so I wasn't complaining. My meal as a whole was actually really good. I could see myself ordering it again (clearly while on this pseudo diet though). Our table also indulged on a few appetizers, one of which I can't remember the name of, but it was good. The one I remember was the avocado egg rolls and they were surprisingly really good as well. All and all, a good time was had by all. The service, the food, the lively atmosphere, and of course the fabulous company were all truly wonderful! I will definitely be back in the future...clearly after this "diet" has died down! Beer and burgers....HERE I COME! PS I love the colorful and festive bar area. Check out the HH. Happy Hour is Mon - Fri 3pm - 6pm / Sun - Thurs10pm - Close. Come in on Tuesday's, Half Off Wines all day. They also have appetizer specials for HH.
(4)Charles K.
Atmosphere: Quite nice. The bar was inviting and I was immediately drawn to it. I was a little sad when my party already had a table in the back. The rest of the restaurant is nicely put together. It attracts friends, first time daters, and families young and old. Food: I was hungry, but the menu was overloaded with items and I could not make up my mind. This reminded me of the menu for Cheesecake Factory. There are a lot of choices, which is great, but I wasn't feeling the food. The lack of eating is partly my fault because I should have reviewed the menu online before I entered the restaurant. Beer: I ended up having a lovely Tatonka Stout beer. This beer was malty with notes of chocolate. It was a great way to end the day. I will definitely try more of the beers considering BJ's offers beer flights. I also like the fact that the coaster that comes with the beer highlights the name and a few notes about the beer. Conclusion: I can give this place 4 stars on atmosphere and beer alone. Not sure about the food, but my friends seemed to thoroughly enjoy their meals.
(4)Jerry S.
3.5 stars. It's a pretty new and pretty popular place. The first time I tried to go, there wasn't an open seat in the house. Comfy room, subdued lighting but there are downward spots so you can actually read the menu. The headliner here is, of course, the beer. I got a sampler of four house brews for $7.95. All were well made, true to type, and just a bit edgy, showing that the brewmaster was going for good and not just good enough. Feeling hungry, I went for the full rack of baby backs. The ribs were tender and moist, with a sauce/glaze that was savory and just a bit sweet. Not a hint of smoke, though. A tiny bit of chiplotle would have gone a long way. Mashed potatoes were excellent in flavor and texture. The roasted Brussels sprouts were a great idea as a healthier choice, but poorly executed. They were quartered, which lead to uneven cooking, and dry. I use Jacques Pepin's recipe, using the slicing blade on the food processor and tossing with a bit of olive oil. Service was friendly. There is free WiFi but like many places you need to open the browser and agree to the terms. There are some good HH specials, and quite a few lighter options. Fairly large wine list, but the prices seemed a bit high. Half a step up from TGIF or Applebee's, worth a stop but I wouldn't go too far out of my way.
(3)Katrina L.
This was my first visit. I ordered a strawberry mojito which took almost 30 minutes to get it. I couldn't taste s ny alcohol in it. It was more like a strawberry lemonade. I was with a party of 10 people. The waitress, Carolina, was a peach but was clearly overwhelmed with such a large group along with other customers because we had to wait at least 10-15 minutes before we saw her. It was almost an hour from the time that we entered the restaurant until we received our food. The black and bleu house burger was pretty good but a little dry and the fries were greasy. The triple dessert platter was a sure winner. I had the cookies and cream cookie and ice cream. It was both warm and gooey with a perfect combination of sweet creamy ice cream. The manager came over to say hello but didnt ask us how we enjoyed our meal. It was an average dining experience.
(3)J. O.
Good looking bar. Large menu. Pleasant experience. Service was quick and friendly. I will definitely visit again.
(4)Tianna W.
Went there for a work party for a fellow employee. Note - if you want to have a private party here, just know it won't be private. They don't have private rooms, so they can only reserve you tables in the main dining area. Overall food was great and service was ok - we all got our drinks after we finished our appetizers (this includes water). Some people really didn't like that, so thats really the only minus. However, I feel like the food is worth 4 stars. We had the pepporoni, bbq, and veggie pizzas plus bbq salad and house salad. Everything tasted great, cool atomsphere. I would visit again minus my coworkers lol.
(4)Melanie A.
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse is good pretty much only for happy hour. The drink specials are great and the appetizers they have on special are awesome. However, my two experiences with going inside and being waited on by a waitress have not been good. My recommendation - stick to happy hour.
(3)Chandani C.
I went on a Friday night with two friends and understandably, there was a 40 minute wait. Luckily, the weather was nice that night so we just stepped outside and the time passed quickly. Our server was very nice, though he kept making jokes under his breath to entertain us and expected us to laugh, but we could never quite hear him so it just turned into an awkward 5 seconds of silence each time. I am not sure if it was just a really busy night or if the kitchen isn't well staffed (or both) but it took foreverrrrr for our drinks to come out and then another foreverrrrr for our food to come out. This wasn't much of a problem for us since my friends and I had a lot to catch up on, but it's not the ideal spot if you are in a hurry. I ordered their jalapeño burger which was good (and huge!), but not far as tasty as the description on the menu makes it seem. With all of the new restaurants in the area - there wasn't anything quite memorable about this one that would make me return rather than try out a new place.
(3)M W.
This place is awesome!!! My family and I have gone several times and we absolutely love it.
(4)Sarah M.
Dope vibe. I didn't realize that Laurel had a nice shopping center, but BJ's is one of the newest digs in that area. I dined at BJ's with a group of friends on a Friday night. Casey was our waitress, and she was awesome! If you're into beer, order the Berry Burst Cider. As an appetizer, try their smothered fries. As a meal, try any of their deep dish pizzas!
(4)Madeleine F.
We love BJs, but we only go and sit in the bar area. The service isn't that good anywhere else in the place. They have a great happy hour menu and the drinks are reasonably priced. In the fall, be sure to get their pumpkin beer. It is amazing!!
(4)MiSs J.
Our Sunday funday date night included dinner at BJ's. We grabbed some drinks at the bar while we waited for our table. They text you when the table is ready. The bartender was very friendly. She suggested the 10 Handcrafted beers that you can sample. You can sample 4 at a time for less than $10. The beau's least favorite was the Nutty Brunette. Favorite was the Blonde. The Piranha was very good as well. I got the White Zinfandel. Can't go wrong with that. We were seated as soon as we got our drinks and was able to have them sent over instead of walking through the restaurant with them. I got the Lemon Thyme Chicken with brown rice and veggies. Amazing! Low calorie too! Other than the fries being cold the beau got the double bacon cheeseburger and rated it an 8 out of 10. The waitress seemed as though she really didn't want to be there tonight. So the service was subpar. They have a very diverse menu. I love having options! I will for sure be coming back.
(4)Shatekia M.
Awesome place! Stumbled upon this place while in the area and so glad I did!! Loved the ambiance..wasn't too loud..and I didn't have a problem finding a seat on a Saturday evening. I enjoyed the best ever stuffed mushrooms and personal pan pizza I was really good although I wish it was a little hotter. I felt like perhaps it had been sitting for a little while. I would definitely come back. Nice place in a nice area in Laurel :-)
(4)Amirrah P.
Amazing!!!! I have only been there one and I loved it. The vibe was great, the food was great, and the house brewed beers are great. As someone who is only a occasional beer drinker I enjoyed their house brewed stout very much. Will be making this my "let's grab a drink" place.
(5)Maria M.
First time ever at BJ'S! We arrived and had minimal wait time. Seated and server explain they were short staff but service was great by Danielle. Ordered variety of things: chicken wings, Brussels sprouts, calamari & thin crust pizza. Food came out quick. Calamari was excellent, chicken wings could have been crispier but still good. Pizza and Brussels sprouts were good too. Tried brew house blonde and really enjoyed considering I'm not a big beer drinker. Will come back.
(3)Jay S.
WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED. It's very disappointing because the food is actually decent. However, the service is unacceptable. Our waiter paid little to no attention to us. We sat down at 9:51pm, and only received water at 10:15. (25 minutes later!) After he came with the water, we decided it was best to place our appetizers. 10 minutes later the appetizer came, and our waiter was never to be seen again. He completely went M.I.A. We were so frustrated and upset, we decided to go to the host get our check and leave. Because of this experience I will never go back again to B.J brewery again! Our waiters name was Darian. Worst WAITER EVER! If you have him make sure you ask for another waiter or leave. You will not be happy.
(1)Kapri J.
Came here on 12/29 at about 7 and I have to say is, If this place is busy, expect your drink order to come out after the entre and the entre to come out uncooked. All we got from our server was that they are experiencing poor management and when we pointed out the uncooked pork chop was told they would take it off the bill. Another server showed up only for our server to run over and say he talked to a manager and they already took it off. needless to say I am leaving dinnerless :( probably not coming back unless I am the only one here and how likely is that?!? I think the saving grace as always is the fruit beer called Lindeman's Framboise. I may come back for that it's he only beer I like.
(2)Rebeca F.
There was a mix up with our reservation, but once we got it sorted out things went pretty smoothly. Nice beer selection, and you can order it in a pitcher. The pizza here is really good! Can't wait to go back and try it again! Hopefully next time I'll have room for dessert because they looked amazing.
(4)Chanda G.
These are all over California and decided to meet my mom and sister here when I got into town for the holiday. Too bad I couldn't have anything I actually wanted because their 86 list was 50+ items long. No cider, out of 9 beers and basic liquors like Stoli and Jim Beam. The manager came over after my FIFTH attempt at ordering a drink and said it was a distributor issue. New place, totally understand if they haven't worked out their ordering yet but don't blame it on a distributor that you're out of standard beers. Sad because my family definitely won't come back after this experience.
(2)Melinda S.
They have never gotten my burger right. I'll never go here again! They don't know what a medium burger is, all their burgers are tough and burned with no seasoning. They put every topping that I said I didn't want, on the burger, same with someone else in my party. There was some unknown object in my mayonnaise, the fries were completely COLD and the calamari was soggy and tasteless. Did I mention nothing was edible and the manager didn't even comp the meal? We waited an hour for food that they messed up twice and gave up and returned the terrible food. Only to get one or two items taken off and another one added to the bill when the manager offered it as a substitute. Umm why offer it if you're charging for it? This is the worst restaurant in laurel. Can't even make a simple burger. And for some reason they hire 10 women to stand at the hostess stand and socialize.
(1)Tom D.
I can't believe I am saying this, because of my desire to stay away from chain/boxed restaurants, but I like this place! So far the staff have been very helpful and friendly. The fried jalapeño burger is amazing, great mix of flavors, and spice. They have real food...My wife loves the salads. You can eat here, get good food, and even eat healthy....But please save room for the Pazookies!!! little cookie cakes that are to die for! I love the cookies and cream Pizookie, but I have tried a few others and all are amazing!!!
(4)Bri H.
I came here Monday night for a random Happy Hour with my friend, which was much needed after the day I had. I actually wasn't originally going to go to BJ's but my friend suggested it. Although I really wanted to go to one of my "go to" spots for Happy Hour, I decided why not....lets try something new! It turned out to be a GREAT NIGHT! I love this place so much! Right when you walk in, the hosts are very sweet and nice, and the ambiance is incredible. It was packed! We sat at the bar and we were greeted immediately by one of the bartenders and he told us about the HH Specials. We decided to get the HH Pizza, HH Comso, HH Egg Rolls, and the HH Strawberry Mojito. Let's start with the drinks .... The Cosmo was okay, not as strong as I would have liked but it still tasted pretty good. The Mojito was a little too sweet for my taste but my friend seemed to really like it. I would say they could up the liquor measurement a bit, just a splash or two. Now the food - INCREDIBLE! So tasty and it came out super-fast. The pizza was crispy and flaky while the egg rolls were PACKED with flavor. They are a must if you visit BJ's. After two more drinks, we thought, "We are at a brewhouse and have yet to order beer, THE HECK" hahaha so we did just that. We ordered the beer flight tasters and we chose two beers each to drink. The best and I mean the best beer was the Grand Cruz! I could cry it was sooooooo good! MMMMHHMMM. We then decided, why not get fatter? So we ordered wangs to go with our beers and ordered the BBQ & Parmesan Wings. They were actually pretty good. They parmesan wings aren't my cup of tea, but the BBQ wings were on POINT! Overall, the staff is super nice (the bartenders are funny and easy to talk to), the food is amazing, and the drinks are good but could use a splash more of the good stuff. Lmao. I will most definitely be back for future Happy Hours! :) Favs - HH Pizza and HH Egg Rolls are phenomenal. Definitely signature items for them. The bartenders were very nice and attentive. Great STAFF!! Would Change - HH Drinks were weak ... I go to the HH mainly for the drinks sooooo it was semi disappointing.
(4)Chris T.
I've been here 4 or 5 times now and while I have never had a bad meal, service has always been pretty terrible. I kept hoping that it was just because this was a new restaurant but a long while after opening, it still hasn't improved much. The food is always excellent and I have so far tried the fish and chips, the fish tacos and a bacon cheeseburger. My favorite has to be the pork chops though as they were outstanding. I consider myself to be a bit of a dessert connoisseur and the pizzookie is a very unique dessert that is unbelievable. I definitely recommend it.
(4)Ebony B.
Good happy hour prices and nice and spacious. I had the club pizza..it was just ok. Too Much bacon for me but others enjoyed it. Everyone that ordered..their food looked Amazing and complimented the food. The drinks were not strong but very good flavors.
(4)Gray M.
Food is very good. My favs are the clam chowder, any of the pizzas, sliders, strawberry lemonade, berry cider and the berry burst (cider mixed with berry lambic framboise), and the cookies n' cream pizookie! All very good. Good prices. Decent service. I mostly use curbside pick up. The noise level can get somewhat high. OH ANS MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE REWARDS PROGRAM...it's free!!!
(4)N I.
I came to BJ's shortly after it was opened since I love beer and brewhouses. Initially I was disappointed because their beer is fairly mediocre. I've tried a few items on their food menu and most of them were just ok, until I had their deep dish pizza and pizzokie. Those two things are the saving grace for this place. I am not a huge fan of deep dish pizza, but their deep dish pizza dough tastes amazing. The pizzokie is amazing. I've tried several of them, but their oreo cookie pizzokie is by far the best. Service can be hit or miss. There were times where they are really slow and not terribly friendly, but there are a few servers who really do a great job and make you feel welcome. Their mobile app is neat as it lets you "call ahead" your spot, and this place can get pretty busy on weekends. One thing that was disappointing is that one day they ran out of mini deep dish pizzas. I don't know that this is a fact, but if you can still serve medium or large pizzas, wouldn't you be able to make a mini pizza, too? Unless, you are using pre-cut frozen dough. If that's the case, that's pretty disappointing. It tastes great, but it just bugs me that it would be frozen or pre-made in some other manner. I still return occasionally for a black & tan, deep dish pepperoni and ham, and an oreo pizzokie.
(3)Willie M.
Service is average. Servers had there fingers in my food upon delivery. Went to the restroom and my same server was in there with severe diarrhea, while she was on the cell phone. Turned away all food that came afterwards.
(2)Tony H.
100's of beers, awesome signature apps & meals. Unique selection of pizzas. Hood for singles or a family and very affordable. Service is consistent. Been here multiple times. Check it out
(5)Jackie G.
I went to grab drinks and some food on a Friday night. The dining area had a wait of 30 min. I sat at the bar my waitress looked like he didn't want to be there. I ordered barbecue wings and brewhouse blonde. I asked for my wings to be cooked well done there weren't. I enjoyed the brewhouse blonde beer. It's great atmosphere and great to watch basketball games. Since they have numerous TVs mounted on there walls.
(3)Ashley Z.
The first few times i visited this location, i received an excellent meal with a longer than usual wait time. The last time i went was horrible service. My friends and i were told an hour wait when there were about a dozen empty tables clearly visible and no other people waiting. We chose to sit at the bar. No one approached us. We asked 3 staff members if someone would wait on us, finally the 4th did. Again, slow service and the waitress had a major attitude. Overall, the food is good and the facilities are clean. Disappointed in the service. Unfortunately there arent a lot of nice late night places to go in the Laurel area so this place will have to do
(2)J C.
Food is great, pizza is yummy, kinda high compared to other restaurants, service sucks, there are a very few who actually seem like they like there job, overall ok
(3)Kai S.
I eat here at least 3 times a month. The customer service is ok i guess. No, they need work. The food is amazing though, I never had a dish I didn't like. The parmesan crusted chicken is bar far my favorite item on the menu, its a must try. The pizza is great, everything is just so good. And the salted caramel cookie with ice cream on top...OMG...I can't.....literally....
(5)Diane K.
I should have stock in this company by now! I have made my way thru this huge menu and it is all excellent food! Not to mention the craft beer selection nice bar area also the service is great and I find I am going there exclusively with my besties! O I forgot to mention the non alcohol drinks such as peach tea have been highly recommended. I cannot say enough about this brew house! It's all good!
(5)CanUHandleTheTruth S.
Hoping they have change the new manager, until then Galaxy Nail Spa team won't coming, thx for nothing
(5)Cheeyaka I.
I did a girls night out here with some friends and we definitely had a great time. It was on one of those game nights, so the bar was packed with a bunch of folks watching a football game. I rolled up in there with 4 other girls and the attention from the males was crazy. Unfortunately for them, all the other girls were married but hey single ladies, this might just be your spot to meet a nice guy out and about. We even got free drinks from the bartender. No complaints at all. The food was good, the menu is very extensive like a Cheesecake factory kinda deal so it was slightly overwhelming but the service was good and quick. All in all, we had a good time and I wouldn't mind checking this spot out again.
(4)Angela O.
The food quality was mediocre and the food prices were too high. The service wasn't great. I was disappointed. The long island ice tea I ordered was terrible and since there wasn't a price on the menu I was shocked to see it was 10.50. Everything about this place was off.
(2)Genevieve D.
I had the dessert platter, which is 3 different cookies (that are warm) with ice cream on top. The cookies were AMAZING. My fiancé and I had eaten at another restaurant and had only went in for a few beers but i couldn't pass up their desserts. We both regretted not eating here. We will be going back to try their food and to have their desserts again. Their beer was decent too. We sat at the bar so the service wasn't bad, but it was really busy so I can understand other people's complaints.
(5)Jon Z.
Horrible service waited for 20 minutes to be seated not even busy at all, this place is racial profiles white couple in front of me got seated immediately when we walking just same time.
(1)Laila M.
The food here is always good. But the customer service is lacking. Our waitresses acted as though she wanted to be anywhere but here. She rudely dumped our plates on the table. Never checked in on us while happily talking to other patrons. And just really came of as rude and inconsiderate. This has been pretty consistent with our experience. Last time we came our waitress disappeared for over twenty minutes in the back and another waitress named Daniele had to get us water and help us. All in all new servers need to be hired. Edited**** We actually talked to the Manager and she let us know this was her best server. And the servers attitude went down hill after she found out we asked to talk to a manager. She didn't look at us just rudely placed the check down and haughtily walked away. The same when she picked up the check. We won't ever be returning. If you're having a bad day and work in the front lines with customers. Call out don't come in. Don't ruin others experiences by not even pretending to be friendly.
(2)De'Leisa N.
Much better service but still had to wait for refills and the check. Extreme Veggie Pizza good. I forgot the name of the dessert but the chocolate chip cookie with ice cream is the bomb.com . 5 stars. I worked it off by beating my boyfriend in Michael Jackson experience on the Wii...lol. Strong 3.5.
(3)Tonny T.
Thursday night, I was told there's 25 minute wait, but ended up getting seated after 5 minutes because there was a section of a few empty tables that were ready for people to sit. The hostesses/ushers at managing the front were "meh", both on attitude and service. Summary: Cool server (Carolina? I think her name was) Good beers Ok food
(3)Joseph W.
First time here with the wife and kids. I enjoyed the beer sampler, since I couldn't figure out what beer I wanted. I had the salmon with the cherry flavored sauce. The waitress was great she came around every few minutes to check on us. It was crowded to be a new place, but I will definitely come back again. Almost for got the dessert. Don't remember the name but it had a cookie at the bottom and chocolate Ice cream on top and a chocolate sauce. NICE NICE NICE
(5)Steven F.
Not too shabby a place. I haven't had the opportunity to sample any of the in-house brews due to going there with my family (I will not drink in front of my children), but the food is awesome. If you're in the area and would like to try out a good place to eat, this is the place.
(5)Duane Q.
Was ok and nothing great I heard good reviews about it but food was just average first and last time eating here.
(2)Tylvia E.
I have been here only once, and I plan to go back so I will probably update this review. One of my best friend's and I went here post-workout, so we were looking for some healthier options. I ordered the watermelon salad which was delish! The feta cheese and watermelon worked amazingly together. Next, we split the pork chops entree. I was great, and I would order this again. My only complaint was the Brussel sprouts which were brutally roasted. No dessert this this!
(4)Rhonda S.
Whenever I visit California, I usually go to a BJ's. It's a good chain with great food. Now, lets talk about the Laurel location. I have given them two tries and both times it took forever. The first time we arrived around 7pm and ordered a glass of wine, 4 waters, 1 pizza, 1 appetizer and a pazookie for dessert. Easy enough. The wine took 20 minutes to come out and the whole dining experience took about two and a half hours. That's how slow service is. The food was pretty good, but I don't have all day to sit at this establishment. The second time I ordered carryout. I parked in the alloted space and called the number on the sign upon arrival as directed and..... no answer. It took about 3 minutes for someone to pickup. Finally a friendly guy came out to our car and took my card back in to charge it. What is this, 1992? With all of the technology now available, as well as credit fraud, why does BJ's force this kid to run all over the place? Get an Ipad and let the customer swipe their own card. I mean, I have been to locations where you can pay on your phone at the table, so why this antiquated method of payment? After all of this, our food still wasn't ready and we ended up waiting about 20 minutes for carryout we called in 30 minutes prior. This location needs help. I have visited the Gainesville, Va location as well and they are on point. I am not sure if the Laurel location needs new management, training, or if it sucks because it's Laurel, but seriously get with it if you want good clientele to continue to come.
(2)Andrea F.
I've been to this restaurant a few times now, and I really enjoy it. My first time, I went during lunch with a friend and sat at their bar. Since it was slow, the bartender was always there when we needed her. I enjoyed their deep dish pizza (which is now something I get every time), along with trying my friends BBQ Lunch Platter. The chicken was sooo good!! I went back another time with a different friend. She was very indecisive, and despite being busy, the waitress was patient. She also gave great recommendations. I tried the deep dish lasagna, which I wish had more pasta. I found it to be a bit over loaded with cheese. My friend ordered a mixed drink that was recommended by the waitress as well. We found the drink to be entirely too strong and sweet, so it was hard for her to finish. At my third visit, I took my boyfriend, who has a gluten allergy. He had the gluten free pizza and really enjoyed being able to pick his own toppings. I ordered the deep dish pizza again, and had a side of their fires (they are to die for!!) Overall we had a great visit, with one exception. We were seated near the bar area, where there was a large group of extremely LOUD women. Although that was no fault of the restaurant, it did hinder the experience just a bit. At my most recent visit, I took my office staff for lunch. I again had the deep dish pizza, but this time with a Cesar salad. My boss had the BBQ platter that I recommended, two of the girls has Chicken Club Sandwiches with fries but they were only able to finish half, as they were large portions. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Our waiter was slightly less attentive, but it was a busy lunch hour. One thing they did was constantly brought out new soda before someone would finish. It was nice but I found it odd they never asked if anyone would like water or a different drink. I have found that their food is great, and their service is sometimes a little off. Overall I really like this new addition to Laurel!
(4)Steve E.
My 3rd time here but first time sitting at the bar by myself. I was here to watch the NBA Finals game 3. The bartender did not have a name tag or introduced himself or maybe I didn't hear him. Ambience was not loud, i was able to talk on the phone with no problem. I ordered the shrimp tacos(3) with a side of nacho chips and a Brewhouse Blonde, one of my favorite beers here and it complimented the tacos well. The shrimp tacos where good and came with 2 sauces (green creamy spinach yogurt flavor and a red hot spicy flavor). Both sauces were delish on the tacos. I then realized the bar has a beer I recently was introduced to and like "Big Wave" from Kona, Hawaii. my tab came out to around $22-23.00. I left $30.00 because I didnt' want to dig in my wallet for exact change and tip.
(4)John H.
Despite being open for a few months now, I only managed to dine here on for the first time on Friday night. I had the fish and chips which were pretty good. The waiter was also able to score some cocktail sauce for me ( which is rare because most places don't even serve it with their fish and chips, which is beyond me!) Nice atmosphere and the crowd was pretty lively. It's a shame they don"t have live music here, it would be the icing on the cake. Great place check it out!
(4)Eric L.
We had a mediocre experience on our first occasion and decided to come again and try different items. Overall, the food is decent, but not great including their signature pizza. It can get quite loud and many people in here are just getting drunk so it borders on not being a family friendly environment. The service was also pretty slow on our last trip and the restaurant was not full. I can't find a good reason to come back. There are many places like BJ's in the area.
(2)Patricia L.
The food is okay, nothing to rave about. Had the spinach stuffed and the Cherry Chipotle Salmon. Appetizer took 30 minutes, dinner took 55 minutes and its only Wednesday. If speed does not improve this location will not last as there is too much competition with just as good food if not better and quicker service. Waiter was friendly.
(2)Pat H.
Great food and service! Definitely a place to visit even though service can be a little slow sometimes, however, the food is worth the wait.
(4)Mama M.
Decor: outstanding. Food: delectable Service: ummmm, dont know if BJ's is hiring experienced staff...Daniel (black lady with blonde hair) took and unusually long time to take my order....she does NOT know how to multitask....LOOOOOOOVED ERIC behind the bar!!!! Awesome personality and great bar artist. I'll be back.....
(4)J.K. Y.
Came in for a late dinner on a weeknight. We were greeted promptly and seated pretty quickly. The restaurant seems to pride itself on its selection of beers, so if you're not a big beer drinker you might be missing out on what this place has to offer. The food itself wasn't bad tasting, but the kitchen definitely needs to work on it's prepping. I had a California Chicken Club sandwich, the avocado slices that came with my sandwich still had rind attached! The kitchen just sliced the avocado like a tomato and put it on my sandwich! Also another person in my party ordered the flatbread pizza. The entire pizza arrived unsliced and my dinner guest had to cut it herself with a knife & fork. I would give this place another chance but at the same time I'm not going out of my way to dine here again either.
(2)Kisha D.
We went to eat here the week after it opened and it was a little unorganized to say the least, but the food was ok. Nothing to rave about ... just ok.
(3)Janet H.
3.5 stars rounding up. not bad, not wow'ed, pretty solid chain. we had the mango thai salad and definitely enjoyed it. we also had their bison burger and it was decent, not over-done, cooked well, just lacked a bit of flavor. we also had their flat bread appetizer (which came out at the same time as our meal, and so the table got a bit crowded fast), that was ok as well. all-in-all it's not bad. it is a chain and it has the typical solid chain feel/taste/comfort. like other BJ's i've been to, this is similar to the rest to make me feel like it'll be consistent in quality, hopefully. this is in the new laurel towne center and just opened up. having said that, the servers were all trying to get use to the menu, as are we of them being around (wasn't sure what came with the bison burger.. cole slaw? a side? fries?). so i give them a little lee-way in that regards. with that in mind, they were definitely trying and were on top of filling our drinks, taking away our plates, etc. our particular server seemed a bit nervous!, but i think that wasn't because of the patrons but actually the other waiter watching from behind, all the time.. guess he was a newby in training.. poor guy =P
(4)Sarah M.
As a new brewery in Laurel I was excited to join. But I won't be returning here. First of all its a lawsuit waiting to happen. The floors are super slippery, it feels like you're ice skating & even the staff will admit it to you. The food is pretty pricey $25 for a pizza. (It was good.) The handicap section is not Accommodating as well, it's too tight & uncomfortable. The main reason for the such low review is the management. He did take a percentage off the bill but I wasn't complaining to get things for free. I won't be returning.
(2)Cheavaun C.
Great service!! Had us seated soon as we walked in. Happy hour prices are good. Southern fried chicken was top notch!!! Will be returning.
(5)S W.
I've been to BJs three times so far and I've yet to be disappointed. They still serve salads the way they used to...HUGE! It's our new favorite spot. It gets very crowded so I always put us in the wait list. And their drinks are great as well. The wait staff very friendly.
(5)K B.
Good food, service and atmosphere. Pricing is average and as expected. Large menu and selection of food and beer. It was busy when we came late on a Saturday night, but only waited 5 min to be seated. Our server was friendly and attentive. We had the mahi mahi tacos and Hawaiian mahi mahi and both were very good.
(4)Jackie A.
I might have given this restaurant three stars, had my food arrived hot, instead of barely lukewarm and had my waitress spoke English, that was understandable. My child and I devoured the stuffed mushrooms, upon arrival. It wasn't that they were delish, it's just that we were hungry. Though nicely seasoned and amply stuffed, those caps would have been even better, had the butter been bubbly hot and the mushroom crumb topping, crisped from under the broiler. What a yummy concept, to have my hamburger bun encrusted with parmesan - to bad it arrived burnt. Once again, my burger was flavorful and cooked as I requested, but it too, was served just warmed and kinda hard - as if it had been sitting under that heated lamp, a bit too long. The dessert looked heavenly, though my rule of thumb is - if the meal isn't great; it's unlikely that the dessert won't be either. So, we skipped the dessert.
(2)Pina R.
I like this place! I was visiting for the weekend and came here for lunch I like the fact that they have a beer sampler. That was pretty good. I ordered the mahi-mahi tacos that was pretty delicious; anyhow the food and the crowd and staff are good and the service was prompt. I really like this place and will come here again next time I visit. It's in an open shopping mall.
(5)Michael S.
Five stars from me, my boss and i went in for lunch, first time to any BJ's. It was crowded, but our server was great, refilled our drinks, explained the menu, i got the Southern Fried Chicken dish, it was amazing, freshly battered golden brown, not tough in anyway, you can tell the chicken is fresh and they change the grease as they should. The dish i got was huge and only $7.75. My boss got the personal pizza and was happy with it as well. Will surely be back.
(4)John T.
First time here, Slow service and ran out of burgers at 5pm on a Monday night.. How do you run out of a staple like burgers especially on a Monday night? Cancelled our entrees and asked for our check which took another 20 mins to get. Manager was apologetic but I'm leaving hungry...Big disappointment, go somewhere else.
(1)Jennifer C.
I went back a second time last week with my boss and a few others from office, having had a great experience the first time around. As usual the wait time was 20 - 25 minutes but we found a spot in the bar area. The service was great but unfortunately someone in our party got food poisoning from the fish. Bummer to be up for four hours throwing up. Go, but don't order the salmon.
(3)Michelle S.
I hate that I'm even giving this place one star. It was our first time coming to this restaurant, and upon walking in, we were told it would be 15-20 minutes to get a table. No problem! 10 minutes in the hostess asked if we wanted the table "over there" (in the bar). We said, "sure, no problem". As we stood there, she says, " you can go on over there". *** This is super disappointing since we didn't know "which" table we were walking to, and there was no greeting or any kind of service at this point. Once we arrive to this table... It was dirty, and not even ready. So we go back to the hostess, and she says, "just go over there and sit down, they will clean it for you soon". Once we wait for THAT to happen, we sit and wait for a server to come over and get our drink orders or ANYTHING for that matter, and 10 minutes later..(no joke) he comes with a napkin and says, " I'll be with you in a minute". 15 minutes for that, 10 minutes for refills and 20 minutes for the overall checkout process. For nonalcoholic drinks, appetizer and two burgers, it took 1 hour and 45 minutes. Quite disappointing. For the food aspect: Burgers were over greasy, and one was overcooked. Fries were thin type fries and floppy. The California flat bread was great (the best part of the entire visit). Overall, I will NEVER step foot in this place EVER again. Worst $45 I've ever spent.
(1)Demetrius B.
Just awful spinach dip was lackluster. The worst part is I'm a frequent dinner and try to be prepared with everything to eliminate hassle. I ordered 3 waters and my appetizer, entre, and dessert all together. Another person delivers the drinks and has a sidebar with my waiter at the table are you sure you need all these drinks. Very unprofessional smh
(1)Kerri B.
We decided on BJ's for our 25th anniversary dinner. The service, top-notch. We had spinach topped mushrooms for an appetizer, amazing. We both ordered the rib eye steak. All I can say, is don't! Unless of course, you LOVE salt. Could not enjoy the wonderful taste of a great cut of meat because the salt was way too potent. Dessert, I believe it's called cookies and cream pizookie. YES!!! Order two!!!
(3)Yuwa A.
I'm familiar with the Woodland Hills Location in Los Angeles. My favorite dessert is the chocolate chip pizzokie. I visited the new location in Laurel and I had an awesome time. The burger was delish! I tried the salted caramel pizzokie but I didn't like it. Oh service was great! I give this place a 5 star!!!
(5)Rianna D.
Our deep dish was delicious! We ordered a sampler and got 12 of their hand crafted beers, liked all of them. :D our waiter was soooo friendly and the atmosphere was great. We cant wait to go back! We walked to the movie theatre after dinner and it didnt take long, great location.
(5)Kristin P.
Me and my husband and my son just went there for lunch and we will definitely be back for sure we loved the beer and food ! The dessert was amazing we had s'more with peanut butter it was amazing love love love !
(5)Kerri W.
This is one of those times I should have listened to the reviews... Granted it was quite busy for a Tuesday night but the service was atrocious and I saw enough servers and bussers around that I was expected a better experience. First off, we felt extremely rushed to order everything. It was my friend and I's first time here so we were checking out all our options. Our drinks didn't come out for a very long time, and after asking if they would be out soon they miraculously arrived leading me to believe the bar wasn't as backed up as the server stated. We ordered our appetizer first then the server came back to take out entree order. Lo and behold our entree came out before the appetizer! Which of course was then blamed on the kitchen as well. Honestly the only reason I gave this a one star was because the food was pretty good and the drinks were pretty good as well especially for the reasonable price. As for the service itself, we felt extremely rushed and if I'm going to be rushed I at least expect the product to come out quickly.. Which it did not. When our entree arrived before our appetizer we didn't even have any silverware and after asking for some, we waited for a bit then received two forks on top of a black napkin. I had already looked around and saw other customers with black napkin rolls of silverware so wondered why we did not receive the same thing. I then had to ask for a second napkin since we had only received one and also for the side of sour cream I had ordered that did not come out with the food. I also asked the food runner when he brought the food out but didn't get it then either. I was made to feel like I was being demanding but all I was asking for were items necessary for eating the meal that I shouldn't have had to ask for. And to top it all off our food and drinks were cleared while we still had a few bites and sips left but if our server bothered to ask us we would have asked for a few more minutes to finish. Then she dropped off the check without a word and without asking us if we wanted dessert. Which we had ready decided we did want and had to try and add on as our server zoomed by. Just so disappointed with our experience even though the food was good...
(1)Kisha S.
I go here all the time with friends, took Mom and Grandma for Mother's Day and they LOVED IT this place never disappoints! From the drinks to the food to the wonderful staff it's always a great visit. Laurel really needed a place like this
(5)Elaine H.
Went here for lunch. We had a beer flight you get to choose 4 for $6.95 the calamari was ok just a bit greasy but the clam chowder is out of this world, loaded with clams. Try it in one of their toasted bread bowls. Make a great meal!
(5)Isaiah E.
Terrible. The parking sucks and we waited for our RESERVED seat for a long periolodically time. The tables are nasty.
(1)Milton C.
Worse service ever! Don't come here unless to want to wait 20 minutes to order, 40 more minutrs to get your food;15 to get the check and after 10 minutes they still have my credit card and holding me hostage! No food is worth that abuse!
(1)Gamal H.
My wife brought me back a pulled pork sandwich. It was amazing! Definitely the best I have had in this area. Famous Daves has an OK pulled pork sandwich and Red Hot & Blue has lost a step with theirs. This place has an all around great one. Big, stuffed with meat, soft bun and they got the Cole slaw right. Not runny so when I put the slaw on my sandwich and bit in, not a bunch of juice dripping out. They went with slaw chunks which gave a nice crunch when you bit in. I'm not a fries person but these were nice and seasoned. They gave the fries that resembled shoe strings, reminded me of the ones I would get at Houstons. Only reason I didn't give 5 because I got the sandwich cold by the time it reached me from wife's travel and I had to warm up in the microwave. It was really enjoyable even reheated so I would love to taste it fresh out the kitchen while dining in. I highly recommend!
(4)Melinda R.
The wait was LONG but I had a huge party of 20... but once we were seated we all agreed it was worth the wait. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, big portions, and a friendly waiter even sang a solo rendition of happy birthday to me upon request after I caught him singing while cleaning a nearby table! The mgr apologized for the wait and all was well!
(5)Prissy C.
Went here for dinner this past Sunday for the first time. I tried the scallops dish because I love scallops not realizing it was under it's"Enlighted section of menu meaning healthier options. And not only was it only 370 calories it was filling and very good.
(4)Jodi K.
2 stars for the atmosphere and that's it! I've gone twice and both times they completely screwed up my order. The first time I had to wait 40 minutes just to tell them my med rare steak was med well! I'm not a fan. For just opening, they need to get it together!
(2)Lisa B.
Love love this place. Its our weekly lunch spot. The ribs are awesome. The jambalaya is wonderful. Great atmosphere and the bar attendant (blonde hair) is wonderful.
(5)Barbara R.
Very slow, not enough staff, didn't like the mani tacos, the salmon was good, drinks were great,
(3)Jack K.
Very nice experience. I liked my cheeseburger--large, well-prepared and fresh ingredients. I order the fried artichokes on a total whim (I am not an artichoke guy). These were awesome, slightly addictive. Our server was very nice and attentive.
(4)Jayme D.
The food here is great. There is so much to choose from. The house beers are great! Hefeweizen and Oasis are my favs! I will be back!
(5)Trina B.
Called ahead for seating at 4:30. Arrived at 4:15. Didn't get seated until almost 5pm. I was furious and management didn't seam to care. The Hostess had a terrible attitude which is not good for customer service. The food was just okay after all that. Will not be dining here again.
(2)Kyra M.
Went here today on A whim and I must say I am glad I did. For an app we had the pork loaded fries. I am not a fan of this appetizer as the shoe string fries are not my favorite also the green sauce I was not a fan it was tangy and bitter not ideal. For drinks we both did the sampler of 4. Which we enjoyed but the ones you end up not wanting you are stuck with. As for the meals I got the Southern Fried Chicken which was tender juicy crisp and well seasoned. My BF got the ribeye which had fat all the way through which he is not a fan of. The desert was delicious, we ordered the 3 trials i forget the name. We got the peanut butter smores one, cookies and cream, and salted caramel. Delicious heaven, I don't typically eat desert but the waiter talked us into it and I am glad I did. Overall I will def go back. Want to try the pork chops when we go back and the alcohol root beer float.
(4)Daniel M.
Great service, great beer, extremely good pizza, horrible burgers. It is a pizza and beer place and they do those two things great.
(4)Shelley R.
Really good food, great beer selection. Our server, Ryan was awesome. Made awesome selections and recommendations for us. It was busy when we came, but he made us feel like we were his only table. The food runner was less than pleasant though. He basically threw the plates on the table. And when we asked if he could clear the couple of empty plates, he rolled his eyes, huffed and snatched the plates from my hands. He was probably having a bad day. Other than him, I had a great experience.
(4)Patricia J.
First visit, was great stop. I had the jambalaya which was perfect, presentation was also nice. The service was great. Low lights, overly eager guys walking around stalking for dirty dishes was annoying. My service was great.
(4)D W.
Good food...nice atmosphere...we live the root beer! Lots of choices for wings...the burgers are great (they are huge)! The kids menu offer lots of choices too! Try the beignets for dessert...delicious!
(4)Martha A.
Bad service!!! I got better attention at the bar then at a table!!! Food was reheated took forever to get glass of water!!!! Needs improvement!!!!
(1)Chance H.
The manager was not helpful. We received a free entree but was told that because we did not purchase a steak that the entrees we ordered did not qualify. We will make our point with corporate. Then I asked about purchasing a growler and was told that because of Maryland they cannot sell growlers of beer. This is ridiculous because every other brew pub i.e. DuClaw and Pub Dog sell growlers. This is ridiculous. At least the waiter was good.
(2)Brad C.
Excellent food. Lindsay was great. Very knowledgeable of the menu and super friendly.
(5)Joe J.
If you don't mind a crowd, and a potential wait if you don't book yourself on the guest list. Then this is the place. I took my lady here for valentines day, and we had an amazing time. The only draw back is getting seated in a area with a loud large group, when you're trying to have an intimate conversation. However watching a woman order an entree and have damn near every appetizer on the menu being brought to her at the same damn time, while punishing cups/shots of alcohol was very entertaining/impressive to say the least. The food was really the highlight of the evening. I had a rack of ribs that wouldn't quit, and she ordered the jambalaya. We were both thoroughly impressed with our food, and that was especially good seeing as how it was a special night for us. I will repeat though that this place seems to stay packed, but the food and service i received was excellent. Sometimes a place is so packed because they are just good. There is a high demand for there services, and they seem to be delivering quite well. With all the people visiting here I'm sure you'll read a bad review or 2, but remember that a--holes eat out too. This is one place i will say you should judge for yourself. I may not do valentines day here again, but I'm damn sure going back! The food/Service the wait . I'm a fan.
(4)Brian L.
Great variety of beers! And Bjs pizzas are the best pizza i ever tasted! And smores pazooki! Omg!!!!! The best! very reasonable price! Love it!
(5)C. J.
Michael was my server and he did a great job. He was upbeat, funny, and very helpful. The happy hour options are not all that great, but great customer service made it worth the visit.
(5)Jason J.
if only you knew how terrible their dish washing operation.(or at least was a few months ago) this is the only reason i don't go there, and i liked the food. but that's how serious it is
(2)erwin g.
nice looking building and setup... service is not good. even for not so busy hour. waitress forgot half our order and did not check on us. did not bring my water after I kindly asked her for it 4 times. not happy and will never come back.
(1)Melissa Q.
This past Friday my friends and I called ahead to reserve a spot at the restaurant. What a horrid customer service experience! It took us 30 minutes to get a table even as we called ahead. And the waitress 'Latasha' treated us in a very unfriendly way. She rushed us with the checks. My corn fritters were over cooked, and my ahi poke had two little, measly pieces of avocado. This is definitely a hit or miss experience because a couple of weekends ago, I went to the bar and had a good time with great food. Maybe this is a place to visit on a less busy night.
(2)Rhommé M.
I went in yesterday just because I wanted to try the West Coast renowned Pizookie. This was their 2nd day being opened for business. The service was great! The food was great! And the Pizookie.........WAS EVERYTHING! I ordered 1/2 Chocolate Chip & 1/2 White Chocolate Macadamia. The kitchen messed up & made 1 of each. So they gave me both at no additional charge! WINNING!!!!!!!!!
(5)Joelyne K.
My husband and I have been there a handful of times and have tried to give them the benefit of the doubt because they are a new location. Unfortunately, each time has been the same and we actually take tally now of how many times we think they will mess up our order(s), before we arrive. For one, they are extremely slow. They do not refill your drinks unless you ask and no matter what you order, don't expect them to get it right. I wish I was exaggerating but I am not. It is truly a shame because their food is very good and they are going to loose business over this. While their food is good, they are very stingy on the vegetable toppings on pizza and pastas. If you ask for mushrooms, I literally think they count 3-4 of them and throw them on your plate, just to say they gave you extra. Then they charge you $2.00 for the extra toppings. It is ridiculous. Same goes for other vegetables. They are very skimpy on pasta portions as well. The service is horrendous. After eating our meals, we sat at our table for 30 minutes before the server came back and then asked, "oh would you like your check"? As if we wanted to be there the entire night! Plain and simple, they have great food but service sucks! Be warned.
(1)Lisa M.
First there, and no rush to return. My waitress wasn't really friendly either was the hostess. Not to impressed with this place...
(2)J. M.
Came in on a whim looking for dinner. It was a Tuesday night and they were pretty busy. Most of the tables had someone at them. It apparently was half-priced wine night. They have about 30 national as well as craft beers on tap. They also have 11 house beers on tap that BJ's allegedly brews, uh, somewhere, but not here apparently. Food arrived in a relatively timely manner. I tried the carnitas fries which were served in a deep mini pizza dish. The fries were okay on top, but got way too soggy on the bottom. I got a small 9" pizza which was warm, not hot, and some of the cheese looked like it was just starting to melt. The pizza is deep dish, which I usually like, and it is similar but not as good as Pizzeria Uno's, in my personal opinion. The service was okay. At first they were checking on me too much, then when I wanted to pay my bill, I had to wait. Overall, the prices for the quality of food they serve are a little too high. For 1 soda, 1 beer, 1 appetizer and a rather small pizza it was almost $40 with tip for one person. I give them a "Meh.", and can't say that I would come back...
(2)Gagandeep K.
I'm from California, so when I heard that there was a bjs restaurant opening nearby, I was thrilled to go there. I've been going to BJS for the past 7 years so I know what to expect. My visit there yesterday 11-28-14 for lunch with my husband was Ok. It could've been better. The prices for some reason we're higher then cali. Also the menu was different. For appetizer, I ordered shrimp thai lettuce wraps and they were delicious. My husband ordered a small Mediterranean pizza and enjoyed it. I ordered lunch size pasta which on the menu was $8.95 (it was 8 something) but was charged 13+ for it. Their reason was because I ordered shrimp instead of chicken. I wish I was informed prior to ordering that 8 small shrimps on my pasta would've been $5 extra. And when you can count your meat, it's not good. I was not very happy with that. Our server apologized and that's about it. Overall service was good. Our food came out on time. Prices are high here so be prepared.
(3)Bryan K.
A lot of beers on tap. Home brews are decent. I would recommend getting a flight (sample of 4). Their IPA and Stout were good. Had a burger that was greasy and lacked any real flavor. This is a new place and they're working on a lot of kinks which affects the customer service, but the staff works hard and tried to accommodate as best they can. I sat at the bar and they seemed overwhelmed mostly because things are new and there are bound to be issues. I'd give this place a shot again
(3)J S.
I have been to other BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse locations before, so I was eager to check this new one out. WORST. IDEA. EVER. I would have given it zero stars, if possible. My date and I went to celebrate a major life accomplishment and were hoping for a special evening--it was "special," all right. First, they messed up a very straight forward drink order. After we had placed our order, the waitress came by to tell us that both different cuts of meat we had ordered were sold out. That is *somewhat* understandable, but that is the kind of thing of which you inform someone BEFORE handing them a menu and letting them set their heart upon it. A salad came with additional ingredients that were not mentioned in its menu description that were disgusting, and, had they been mentioned would have prevented it from being ordered. Furthermore, our waitress was slow, inattentive, and inefficient. When she finally got around to bringing the check (which we had to ask her for four times), it was wrong. We spent about 45 minutes there unnecessarily. Go to this restaurant if you're looking for a long night of frustration, subpar service, and second- or third-choice menu items.
(1)Chrissy L.
Chic, modern & still very family friendly. The environment gives me an upscale TGIFridays vibe with a mind blowing drink selection! I've been here twice and I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. The staff were all very friendly and the restrooms were clean. Oh- if you will be visiting the movies they currently have a special if you purchase your tickets from them.
(4)Meg L.
To be so new, this place went down hill fast in my book. Came here once and loved it. Place was new, food was good, people were nice. 2nd go around --- it wasn't worth my time & money. Food didn't meet expectations. Wait was long. We were rushed in and out #3 & 4 --- gave it more chances. Both times for happy hour. Was disappointed time #3 because appetizers were too expensive to be so small. Skipped the apps and got burgers time #4... Couldn't finish the burger it was so greasy....
(2)Joshua A.
My family and i step into BJ's for a bite after a long day of travel so we figured go with the chain place that had decent Yelp reviews. The hostess was sweet to the kids, quick, polite, and knowledgeable about the menu. Our server was training, I assume because she had a tag along but didn't say why, they were polite and knowledgeable at the beginning. We order a few apps, the were okay, not how the menu described or pictured ( few things different) but no real issue. Then we waited 30 minutes our food, no drink refills, and one dish out of seven came out and we all drooled while only one plate of food was on the table. We had been told the fryer went down but the only dish at our table that needed frying was the fried chicken and that was the only dish at the table. I ordered a pizza because It had a whole menu page and the server mentioned it so I figured it's a dish they do well. BUZZZZZ! Wrong answer, go to Harris Teeter for pizza (I did after) it is in the same plaza, cheaper and tastes 100% better. The best part of the night was the Root Beer they make in house but I only had one glass because after the servers could see we were bothered they stayed sparse Would not bother with this place try Mission BBQ (same plaza too).
(2)Courtney K.
Bottom Line: Better than most chain restaurants with a decent beer selection. Located in the Towne Center at Laurel. I'm really not a fan of chain restaurants but I never mind a trip to places like BJ's or Cheesecake Factory because I generally find that the staff is a little more refined, the food is better quality and the drink options are plentiful. Here is my take on the Laurel BJ's: - The menu at BJs weighs about three pounds and is as long and varied as that as the Cheesecake Factory's. Having said that, the nice thing about BJs is there is something on the menu for everyone. Although BJ's is known for their pizza, my favorite dish is the Parmesan crusted chicken with blanched brocolli and cheddar mashed potatoes. - As should be expected when you have "Brewhouse" in the name, BJs offers a great selection of drought craft beer and their house beer is decent as well. Their beer menu is nicely displayed on the wall in three sections: craft beer, BJ's house brew, and local craft beer. I'm not one for girly-fruity drinks but on a hot summer day I actually do like their BJ's Berry Burst cider. It doesn't taste much like a cider to me but rather a carbonated fruit drink, but not too thick, sweet or heavy. - This BJs isn't as large as other locations I've been too but that is ok with me since less people means less noise. The open air concept here and lots of hard surfaces can make for a noisy experience but during off-peak times the restaurant is quite comfortable.
(3)Lilly E.
Husband and I had been traveling for a few hours and after settling at our hotel went in search of some food. We didn't want to eat heavy since it was 9:30pm so we were just gonna have some appetizers and drinks. We were greeted by the manager who was very welcoming. Our server, Tamara, was super sweet and I asked her to pick me a nice crisp white wine and since they were half price that made it taste even better. She chose Kendall Jackson Chardonnay and it was perfect. Husband had Hefeweizen which he gets nostalgic over since he used to live in Germany. Then we ordered the fried calamari - perfectly cooked - wasn't chewy - it was golden. The garlic aioli dipping sauce was yummy! Husband ordered a flatbread that had bacon/chicken/avocado - he was enjoying it. I had the stuffed mushrooms - it was full of flavor - spinach pesto was very good! We enjoyed our time here and there was a lot of people for that time of night during the work week. If we lived closer we'd probably come here more often.
(4)Beverly H.
Let me start out by saying that I LOVE that Laurel now has a BJ's. It's a hip, nice looking chain with good management. As one other reviewer mentioned, the vibe is cool. I also like their happy hour options including the $5 lemondrop martinis. Their black and blue burger is the BEST in this area! When i stray past the burger, though, I sometimes get disappointed. Sometimes the other meals come out well, other times, not so much....Management is great, though, and if they give you a bad meal and you complain they will redo it for you...
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