Just had lunch here today and had no complaints. The service was good, the food arrived quickly and the large screen TV was showing the final round of the golf tournament. We ordered the avocado spring rolls as an appetizer and they were fabulous. Our waitress said they are the #1 appetizer on the menu and we believed her. For lunch I had a ham, turkey and bacon sandwich. It came with a side salad and had Swiss cheese and a slaw of some kind on it, it was all very tasty. My companion had the buffalo bacon burger, with wedge fries. His plate was HUGE! What he really liked though was the black cherry soda they offer, which is house made. We did not have dessert, as we were stuffed! This was my first lunch visit but it will not be my last. We did not stay long enough to learn who won the golf match, so please keep that information to yourself until I can get home.
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Mandi S.
BJ's is similar to Cheesecake Factory - a lot to choose from and it's all good. Don't go if you are indecisive.....like me. :) The food selection is bountiful and the beer selection is great.
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T P.
Always but always good service, decent food and smile on the faces that welcomes you here every time you think a place to eat and spend quality time with the loved ones. Been to all of them in Columbus, número uno reason for me to revisit this chain is Consistency which is the main success reason in restaurant business. Go ahead try it. The only reason it is 4 from 4.40 is that it is chain and nothing that I have eaten is out of this world.
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Angela H.
Get the jambalaya! It's really good. It says it comes in a spicy sauce but it's really not saucy or that spicy. However, it has amazing flavor and a good proportion of meat to rice. But make sure you save room for a pizookie. Seriously you can't go to BJ's and not get a pizookie. All of the flavors are soooo good.
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Jesse G.
I actually love this restaurant and went there twice within 4 days. Convenient location to the mall and hotels. Food and beer choices are awesome. I will say we were underwhelmed with our dinners this time. The sirloin steaks we had were not good. Mine tasted old and my brother's was very dry. All of the other food was good and the service was good.
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Michelle S.
Every time they have a seasonal beer I try it and it never disappoints. I love that the staff knows their stuff and makes selections so much easier. A good mojito is hard to find in Ohio and theirs are pretty good. A bit on the sweet side though. If you came to drink, you're at the right place! Don't forget to order the gourmet Mac and cheese. They serve it nice and hot, it's so flavorful full of bacon and cheese. Goodness in every bite. Their entrees are pretty good too. I really enjoyed their lighter side of the menu such as the bbq bison burger and fries... Their prices are decent. In a nut shell this place has a great atmosphere, drink selection, and reasonably price good food. Bonus! You can take home their beers if you love it that much!
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Mirabelle L.
Had an okay experience. New Orleans jambalaya was decent, yet the service was extremely slow...it took a really long time for us to get food...
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K E.
As always,a wonderful experience. We both loved the North Beach Mahi Mahi and Shrimp. It was light and filling and of course we started with a salad because we love that too. The only suggestion I would make would be to add a roll or piece of bread because the broth is so good, I think that would be a great compliment!
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Beth A.
I have eaten at the BJ's at Polaris and wasn't terribly impressed but that was years ago so back in town with 5 others to feed we decided to give this location a shot. Receptionist was great our waiter not so much, very slow service, made a few requests with our food order and none of them happened. The Calamari was awful and the majority was the multiple tentacles and they were over cooked, dessert was asked without chocolate ice cream and it came with chocolate ice cream. We closed the restaurant so no time for do overs... Food was decent service not impressed
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Carmen P.
This is my second time to this restaurant in the same week. Employees were really nice and our waitress was always checking on us and making us feel like home. I love the Santa Fe with grilled salmon salad. I even brought my baby the second time with no issues. I definitely recommend this place!
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Brittney F.
Despite having to wait for over 30 minutes with having call ahead sitting, the meal was great! I had a BBQ chicken deep dish pizza mini size :) very good and filling! Their regular pizzas are also very tasty. The menu is literally a textbook...so much to choose from! I would recommend their pizzas out of everything though. The best part of the meal? The pazookies! Omg I swear I could eat one of these every day! Fresh out of the oven cookie topped with vanilla ice cream, how could you go wrong?! Recommend the chocolate chunk and peanut butter :) The service? It was pretty good for the most part! One of the orders got messed up but they comped a dessert because of it, which was very nice of them! (And we didn't even complain) I'd love to come back here for a small meal and try a few of their tasty cocktails and brews!
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Danielle H.
My husband and I went here for dinner our first night in town. We saw how many cars were in the parking lot at 8pm on a Monday so we hoped that meant this was a good place and boy did they not disappoint. My husband had the bison burger and I had a roast beef sandwich. The beef was tender and had little fat. The aujuis and horseradish complemented the sandwich nicely. We ended with the chocolate chip cookie served with ice cream and that was so delicious. We really enjoyed our dinner and would go back if we come out here again.
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Stacey R.
Had dinner with a group of coworkers this is our normal spot that we choose to eat out at when we have aargh group. Service is always hit or miss. Food was good not the fastest we have ever received our food. I got the Parmesan crusted chicken and a white chocolate macadamia pizookie for dessert. I will certainly go back it's decent food for a decent price .
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Long T.
Great food, great services! Just love this place with many selections. I personally like the avocado egg rolls.
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Melissa G.
This is the best place I have ever eaten! Great drinks, food, and service! I can't wait to come here again! But for now I'll have great dreams.
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Linda E.
I completely enjoyed this place. Went there today for a holiday lunch with my sister and her husband who were in from San Diego and we had a wonderful time. We got there about 12:30 and were seated immediately. I'll start by saying the service was great and we got our food in a reasonable amount of time. But who wants to rush in a place like this? We were content just hanging out and enjoying the company of each other. We got 3 appetizers to share between us all; chicken wings, calamari and shrimp lettuce wraps. Completely delicious. My sis said the shrimp lettuce wraps were a wonderful blend of different flavors. And I agreed that they were yummy. The wings were big and meaty and the calamari, although it could have used a little more seasoning (but comes with two dipping sauces) was crispy but not overcooked. There are tons of appetizers, tons of different salads, lots of main entrees, lots of sandwiches and soups, different types of pizza... you'll definitely take some time looking at the menu. But that's okay, the atmosphere is totally kick-back and not the kind of place to just rush in and out of. Then for our main courses my sis got the shrimp, kale and brussels sprouts salad. I got the cob salad and clam chowder. My son's dad got the bison burger, my son got the club sandwich and my sister's hubby got a sausage and artichoke pizza. Everything was enjoyed. Not one complaint about any of the food. Will definitely be back.
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WrenchinAllDay ..
We went for lunch right at opening on a Sunday. The restaurant wasn't busy and was fast to seat us. This was our first time here I enjoyed the atmosphere of the place location is weird but not impossible to deal with. We were impressed by the menu it takes 5-6 pages just to get through the drinks and then the food section was just as many pages lots to choose from. We ordered a burger and a pizza to split and we enjoyed all the food but the burger was a little under cooked for how I ordered it but not inedible. Pizza was good and a nice change of pace getting a good deep dish in an area of the country where thin pizza is dominate. Over all we liked it and plan to return.
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Halley A.
Food was good but service was not! Took 15 min get my wine and water with lemon (water was served with no lemon). Plate was dirty or something when my salad was served or salad was prepared hours before it was served. It has a very "chain" restaurant feel. Waitress never asked if I wanted another drink.
Everyone is bound to find something they like on their menu. It's huge! And so is their drink list. Awesome selection of beers, along with their own selection made by them. The food is always on point. Not a bad chain to try! Try their avocado egg rolls. You will not be disappointed.
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John D.
First time @BJ's. Nice menu with many choices. Southwest rolls were a great appetizer. Steaks were cooked well. A little too much salt in the seasoning, baker a little undercooked. Tortilla soup was very good. Prompt, not over bearing service. It's definitely a go back.
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Cathi H.
sitting here on a snowy Sunday night. probably 10 tables in the place and the food is sub par...again! I ordered a side salad that literally had 4 pieces of lettuce! and an Italian pizza with no toppings! dont get me started on the dirty glasses! last time for us...won't be back.
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Chas M.
Huge restaurant and huge menu. Kind of reminds me of a Cheesecake Factory. Servers were all very cool without being stuffy. Food was good but the beer was suprisingly good. Most chain places have over-processed, watery brews but this place had super full flavored beers. The Imperial Stout was almost too much. But Im a big boy and I drank it with a smile. That explains the naked pushups in the parking lot I was doing after three of them bad boys...
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Kevin B.
Went and dined with a group of 8 on Thursday evening. Waitress was nice. I felt great after work. Had the jalepeno burger and wedges. Got the meat cooked medium well. Went to bed after and the next morning had the runs and vomited all day Friday. Food poisoning I believe. Not sure if it was the meat or not. My sister said her manager went three times. Had the burgers and also got sick the very next day each time! I have never ever been sick off of any cooked meat before. Will not go back here and do not recommend. Be careful. If I get dragged into this place I will indeed have just a pizza. With no meat. Other than that, service was great and friendly. Wait time was around 45 minutes for a table our size on a Thursday. Had a good time though besides falling ill.
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Steve B.
Lazy Tuesday evening dinner with some friends (7 of us in total), was super busy... Service was ok, if a little slow, food was pretty average in my opinion. This is the second time I've dined here - I don't think I'll be back... I know it's a 'sports bar' or whatever it claims to be - but hearing a conversation from across the table was virtually impossible... (especially with screaming babies at the next table!)... Overall I rate this place as average. It's a shame the food wasn't 'exceptional' as then all the rest would seem insignificant...
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Mel S.
A friend of mine loves to go here for happy hour. So I have been here quite a few times. I wouldn't say that it is an amazing place or anything really sticks out that I would rave about. However, the last time I went there (2/26/15) the service was great, drinks were perfect, and food was good. It is a good place to check out if you haven't been there before. Not sure I would go for dinner but if I do, I'll update my review.
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Colby C.
Better than Applebee's but not by much...happy hour pizza was 6 out of 10...beer good....lighting was little bright for a pub....take the kids not the date.
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Traci P.
First visit: food was hot and fresh and service spot-on, however, this was during slow work week pre lunch time. Second visit: parking lot was packed, busy Friday dinner time. We were seated within 15 minutes, service, and food were outstanding! Will definitely return!
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Cindi B.
Was there for lunch today, restaurant was busy, but bar seating was available, we waited at least 10 minutes before someone came over. It then took another 15 minutes before we even ordered. We were there for over 1 1/2 hours, glad we were not on our lunch break. The food was awesome , they need faster servers!!
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Dave S.
The food was wonderful! Portions were plentiful. The quality was great I got mahi and scallops and mahi was fishy but it's suppose to be now the scallops were amazing not tough or rubbery like most places or over cooked! Service was Good they didn't mess Anything up but I will be returning thanks
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Shelly M.
We stopped for drinks following a wedding rehearsal. It was a Friday night and we didn't have reservations. The place was packed! We preferred to sit outside, but the hostess informed our party that the patio was closed for the evening due to the weather. She asked a manager-esque character and he also denied our request. However, after much pleading, he folded. It was no longer raining after all! (On a related note: The air conditioning units above the bar were trickling more condensation than mother nature.) The experience was mediocre, but it definitely could have been worse. 3.5 stars.
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George H.
Kitchen staff struggles but food was tasty! Need to work on the plating, I sent dish back due to the look and feel that the staff placed food on a dirty dish. I was assured that what looked like the remains of old salad was in reality the garnish! Needs better oversight of kitchen staff and wait staff should monitor presentations before they are brought to the table. Good Luck!
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Walt S.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is a very nice place for lunch.... but... BUYER BEWARE! Arrive before 12 Noon on a weekday or suffer the consequences of a lengthy wait. A good sign that the food and service is good.... but I hate waiting. The food is above par at BJ's - and the servers will listen to you if you've got something you'd like to try. EXAMPLE: There are three salads on the lunch menu: garden, cobb, honey crisp. They're all chicken-based presentations. Me? I asked for blackened salmon as a substitute on the cobb salad and it was a good lunch portion and the salmon was cooked to perfection. My co-lunchers got a personal pizza (cheese) and it was consumed with glee while the other got a gooey-looking chicken sandwich. One thing that was on the "weak" side was a side - chips and salsa. Of course, what can you do to make that app better than most? Dunno. But industry standard corn chips (yellow and red) with a small cup of a sauce that was a mix between salsa and marinara sauce was disappointing. BJ's is pushing what a lot of restaurants are pushing these days and that's craft style brew. A full menu of what's being poured is front and center in the servers' minds and that's cool. But beers during a business hour lunch? Uh.... c'mon. But maybe I'm the prude. I like their interior presentation. The bar is cool looking. The patio is smallish and not all that good looking since seated there you'll be looking at Tuttle Mall... but it's summer and you're outdoors. Try BJ's. You'll enjoy it, I believe.
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Nikki R.
I've been here multiple times and have never been too satisfied with the quality of the food. On my last visit I had "Deep dish lasagna" and the description said it had Italian sausage in it. I only found one piece of sausage in it and it seemed to just be ravioli with sauce on time. On my previous visit the service was mediocre too. The only thing I like at this restaurant is the wide variety on the menu, the environment, and the dessert.
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Cristin S.
I have been to BJs on two different occasions. Both times were fine but had issues that were fixed. We had a good selection of drinks. First time we had their beer second time we had their house brewed root beer and cream soda. Yum! The first time we got the calamari which was not very good, it was too tough sort of like eating the hard part of someone's earlobe. But everything else we got was good (buffalo pizza and jalapeño burger). The second time our food was great but our server forgot our salads, she quickly fixed the problem and took the salads off of our check. Overall they have a really nice patio and think that BJs would be a good place to bring friends to sit on the patio to have a couple drinks and snacks.
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Jeff R.
Went here tonight with some new friends. Their clam chowder in the bread bowl was excellent. I like how they made the bread bowl crunchy. Excellent food and service. I also like their mobile app. We were able to use the app to put us on waiting list for seats. It was also nice to be able to pay for the food with the app. We definitely will be going here again. :)
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Marc S.
Good food, place is most of the time pretty packed. Used to eat the burgers there and they are good. The beer they make is delicious. I recently discovered that I have to eat gluten, nut, egg and lactose free and guess what.... they have a gluten-free menu and they offer a gluten-free beer. Nothing else to add. Would go there anytime.
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Christopher V.
I visited BJ's multiple times while in town for business and enjoyed experience! They have a diverse array of their own local brews plus a full line-up of national and regional beers. The food menu, like the beer, has so many options that you're bound to find something to your liking. Try the Atlantic Salmon dinner or the turkey bacon sandwich for lunch. Both are great! Excellent service as well!
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Chris M.
Went for lunch. Bad service. Lettuce in salad was all brown and wilted. Soup came out cold. Won't return.
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Brian F.
I went here last night. I'd been to the other location once for a birthday and came away pretty happy. Last night was no different. We had the avocado egg rolls to start, and my friends thought they were extremely spicy. I thought they were just fine, but I like spicy food a lot, so I may not be the best judge. I liked them and would order them again. I also had one of their Porters. It was good, don't know if it was anything special, and it would have been nice if I would have been given the dollar off for happy hour, but, apparently, that's only good for the bar area. I got the boneless wings. They were good. They were around $10, which seems a little pricy for what I got. I did enjoy the taste, and they were definitely spicy enough to catch my attention. Next time, I will probably try the spiciest wings they have though. Overall, it's a good place to meet up with friends or grab a bite to eat.
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Tim S.
3.5 stars. This is a brew pub with solid food and a good selection. They are obviously known for the beer and it's not amazing but it satisfies and it's nice to try what they have available at that time. I have been happy with their flatbread pizzas especially. This feels like a nice place to roll up to with a couple buddies, split a few apps, have a flight of beer or two and be on your way.
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Sally S.
Disappointing Cobb - Ordered takeout and assumed the Cobb would have grilled chicken. Instead it was topped with unsavory deli-cubed turkey (I think). So awful! My son's burger and fries were top-notch, hence the 3 stars.
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Teri D.
It's a chain, the food is the same at all of them which is basically ok, our server was very nice though and took extra pains to make sure nothing was in my salad that I was allergic to. That was very nice. My only complaint about this place is getting in and out of it is a bit of a chore as you have to deal with everyone coming in and out of the mall. It can get dodgey.
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Tim A.
Great restaurant, HUGE menu. Would've earned a 5 star rating, but my sirloin was a little tough and our bill was provided before desert arrived. Overall, I highly recommend giving it a try!
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Will P.
I like the little pizzas This is a great happy hour and lunch place to go. Drink specials are awesome and the personal pizzas are discounted. Speaking of personal pizzas, they are very delicious. Great portion size, packed with flavor. Versatile enough to enjoy for a sporting event or date night
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David B.
Wow... Food ROCKED!!! Beers were flowing like water and I just tipped my head back!!!! I had about a million ales and also offered a double IPA and wow....Tasted like a Dortmunder but not...More subtle and not NEARLY as dangerous!!!! Woke the next morning a bit worn but no headache and that was a bonus! So in a nut would I recomment BJ's ABSOLUTELY~!! I LOVE BJ's!!!!!!
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Vanessa H.
I love their gigantic overstuffed bake potatoes. I went to other locations and they do not have them! Food was great and love their beers. It was also a great first time for my kid brother.
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Ness S.
Positives: Nice atmosphere, good drinks, a good place to go for a laid back night out. Mostly pizza/burger type of place although they have other items on the menu as well. But better quality then say a Buffalo Wild Wings type of place although not as fun on game night. Negatives: the burgers are just average plenty of better places in the Columbus area, although the pizzas are not too bad. I'll try it once in a while but nothing stands out.
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Njeri M.
I ordered the roast beef dip sandwich, and it didn't taste as good as I had hoped. The horseradish sauce that came for dipping (kind of) redeemed the flavor. Their fries were delicious, though. I'd come back and try something else (like the black n blue burger) and see how it tasted before I make any concrete conclusions about this restaurant.
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Karen W.
Stopped in here on New Years Eve for lunch with some friends from church. Didn't know what to expect, but the service here was phenomenal. I believe our waitress was Kim. Anyways, we had some appetizers and we all ordered our own meal. The food was prompt and very delicious. We will definitely be back again soon!
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J B.
While in town for an OSU game we were looking for something for dinner and stumbled on this place. Great selection of craft beers and a pretty extensive menu and the place was busy which is always a good sign. Both of us ordered from the lighter side menu one salmon and one mahi mahi. Both dishes were cooked well and more than enough for a meal. No real need to worry about not enough to eat. As far as beer, the Jeremiah Red was my favorite with the seasonal coming in a close second with Oktoberfest. One last thought- try the pikoozies for dessert you will not be disappointed, we split a regular size half chocolate chip half peanut butter, GREAT dessert! Will definitely stop again next time in town.
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Chris B.
Cheap lunch, huge menu, iffy service. If you go during lunch hours during the week you can get decent service but going for dinner or any other time of the week forget about it. Lots of the wait staff seem very young or inexperienced. More importantly there seems to be a disconnect between management and table waiting. It took my friends group 15 mins to get drinks and 45 mins to get appetizers for dinner. On a positive note, did I mention the menu? Beer selection is fairly decent as well.
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Michael S.
Had dinner here last night and while the atmosphere was pretty ok, the food was so/so. The waitress, who was real great I might add, gushed over the deep dish pizzas. So, since the menu is Cheesecake Factory size, I decided to give the Five Meat pizza a try. Lots of meat on top, decent crust, but otherwise flavorless - needed way more sauce and cheese. So, if u order one - ask for extra sauce!! The beers are pretty good, not too many of the nasty overpowering IPAs..... Would give it a try again.
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Laura J.
We stopped in for a Sunday afternoon lunch on our way through Columbus and had a fine lunch. We chose it mostly because my husband's initials are BJ. My husband had a hamburger topped with chili that was really good. I had a stuffed potato that was also great. I recommend that you skip the side salad as it was yuk bagged lettuce. Other than the salad, it was a great lunch. I didn't enjoy our server very much. She spent a lot of time trying to sell extra items to us and no time bringing things that didn't add to the bill. It was like she was trying a little too hard to do all of the selling that they taught in the training class and as a result she didn't seem sincere. She brought mustard for my husband's hamburger about half way through the meal, and only refilled my water after I was completely done eating. Still, service aside, we'd go back if we were on a road trip and saw the sign from the freeway.
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Charlotte C.
I really enjoy the atmosphere, the large variety of choices, fair prices, and the amazing pizookie desserts.
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Marissa C.
This was our first visit to this particular location, but we have enjoyed the chain before. Although it looked quite crowded when we arrived around dinnertime, we were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves seated right away. The server was attentive, and although he forgot to bring out a drink initially, was quick to fix the problem. My husband and I decided to try the two for $19.95 deal, which turned out to be a great choice. We each got a salad, which is then followed by a medium pizza and then the signature BJ's dessert, a pizookie, to share. I went with a House Salad and my husband with the Caesar. Both were pretty standard, a nice way to start the meal. For the pizza, we went with a sausage and mushroom on gluten-free thin crust. It was delicious as always, and there was no upcharge for the toppings or gluten-free crust. It was our first time trying the pizookie - it was amazing!! We had the gluten-free chocolate chip, and it was soooo delicious. It comes out warm and gooey in its own little skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream. There are several other varieties, too, for those who can eat gluten. The restaurant itself was very nice and clean. There is a cute little patio outside, although it does face into the mall parking lot. We really enjoyed our visit here and would definitely come again.
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Kate Q.
Not impressed. This place had an affinity for iceberg lettuce, too much salad dressing, and deep fried food options. I've read that there is a gluten free menu, but one was never made available to me tonight - even after I told the server about my food allergies. The food was mediocre at best and the service was OK, but nothing wonderful. The only person at our table who LOVED their meal? My two year old. She was a happy camper with her chicken fingers and smiley face potatoes (yes - they have round fries with smiley faces on them. Toddler heaven.). All in all, this is a great place to take a child for typical kid food, but not a place that I would want to visit again.
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Doug O.
The food here is pretty good, and the beer is pretty well done, but the service was awful. My wife and I each ordered a drink with our food and the server IDed us. I understand, that's her job, even though we're nowhere close to 21. But when we had out of state IDs (we're pretty new to Ohio), she freaked out, nearly wouldn't serve us, and then said she had to consult with her manager before she could serve us. The manager came over and gave us our IDs back and served us, but was very wary of us. He served us the rest of our meals, as our original server never returned, and he seemed completely on edge the entire time. It was a strange experience where we were made to feel bad simply because our IDs were from out of state, which was uncalled for since I'm 32, balding, and fairly weathered looking. Which is too bad, because otherwise I think we would have enjoyed our dining experience.
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Lynn D.
Good pub food and a terrific selection of beer. Got here at happy hour and still managed to find a shaded place in the patio. Looking forward to returning and trying more of the interesting menu
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Eric L.
I'd never heard of BJ's before, but decided to visit while in Columbus on business. The deep-dish BJ's Favorite pizza was flavorful, with a tender crust that was still robust enough to pick up - no fork needed, except for the toppings that tumbled off in their plenty. My only complaint might be in the onions' power - their strength tended to beat the other ingredients into hiding. I paired the pizza with a Jeremiah Red Irish ale, which was well-crafted, but lacked anything to really distinguish itself from any other amber or red ale. It was satisfactory, but wholly forgettable. I finished with a macadamia nut Pizookie - a deep-dish cookie with vanilla I've cream. While delicious, and the perfect finish to my meal, it really should be shared by two or more people. I learned later that the dessert was well over 1,000 calories - more than the rest of my meal combined. Service was excellent, prompt, and professional. The food was fresh and hot, with excellent flavor. I would both recommend the restaurant and return if I find myself in the area.
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Ryan S.
BJs has a huge selection of food. If you haven't found a favorite and especially if you're hungry, this can lead to not being able to decide on a dish and inevitable frustration almost. Once deciding you really can't go wrong though. They have delicious food and everything from appetizers to their sandwiches, salads (crispy chicken salad rocks) and awesome pizzas are sure to please. Drink menu is also extensive with a variety of draft beers, BJs own brewed beers and great cocktail creations. BJs can get pretty busy sometimes so if you see a long line they do have first come first serve seating in the bar area. If you're really smart, they also allow call ahead seating which can cut your wait time down once you arrive. They have a frequent dining card that's pretty good and their email list gives nice additional benefits like free apps and free pizookies (if you don't know what those are, make sure to order one for dessert, you won't be sorry). Ryan
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Brandon Heights Yelper S.
Nice chain brewery / restaurant that does it all with a book length menu. Quality is pretty good.
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Bernie D.
This place is a 3 star restaurant with a 5 star beer selection. Most micro brewery restaurant will only serve their brewed beers, but BJ's has a number of other brews on tap along with their own brews. I enjoyed their pirahna pale ale. The menu is very expansive, tons of selections. Reminded my of the cheesecake factory menu. So big that by the time you get to the end you've forgotten what you like at the beginning. I really enjoyed the creole talapia and a must try appetizer in the Ahi Poke. Service was good. Definitely a place where they are "pushing" everything. As in as soon they handed me my menu "Hey can I start you with appetizer X?" My only complaint is that both time I ate here my appetizer came out at the same time as my entree. The atmosphere is definitely nice, good music at a level you can still have a conversation, a clean bar, 4 big screen TVs to watch the game, and in an area filled with a million chain restaurant a place I will definitely come back to.
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Kristin J.
I went there for the first time yesterday and wish I would have tried this place sooner. I tried the spinach artichoke stuffed mushrooms and LOVED them and they were only $5. My husband had the clam chowder bread bowl and said it was the best he's ever had, the bread had so much flavor like garlic bread. The kids meals were a good size and $5.50 each including their drinks so not too bad. The only disappointing thing was the deep dish pizza that was not at all what we expected. It's "California style" according to the waitress which means they don't put sauce on it just a few and I mean very few tomatoes sprinkled on and the pizza tasted identical to Pizza Hut except for the tomatoes. I asked for a cup of marinara and poured it in top then it was better but I'd never order that again!! My husband also tried their house made root beer and said it was great. Overall a good experience and our waitress was really nice.
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Stephanie P.
Full disclosure: I was only here for drinks after a movie. I'll be back for a try at the food another time. We stopped in at after 11 on a Friday night for a drink or two after a movie so we could continue the discussion/argument about said movie. The place was pretty empty, there were a couple groups in the bar area and some people on the nice looking patio. We sat at the decent sized bar, which got immediate points because they have hooks under the bar were I could hang my purse (why don't more bars do this?). The bartender was quick and good, although she did try and steer us towards the lighter beers. I had their stout which was pretty tasty, smooth with a good coffee flavor. My friend had the blonde which he enjoyed. I tried the Irish red later and it was a nice, well-made beer... would be nice to have on the patio. Overall, it was nice. The service was good and it felt pretty comfortable. I'll definitely pop back in for dinner and see how the food it.
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Mark K.
I was prepared to be disappointed, knowing it was a chain and reading a few of the other reviews. And: I wasn't. Low expectations? Maybe. But it was a good experience. The service was very good. The place is pretty nice. I tried the root beer first, and it wasn't bad. Not great, but pretty good: a mellow blend of herbal and sweet, not too carbonated or overly sweet. Next I had a flight of beers. There doesn't seem to be any sort of sampler on the menu, but you can get 4 good-size beakers of whatever you want. I tried the Hefeweizen, red ale, "Abbey Normal," and porter. All were good, not great. I particularly liked the red and the abbey-style. Lots of good stuff on the menu, but I didn't want to go overboard. Tried the fried artichokes and the avocado egg rolls. The artichokes were really good, and came with a ranchy dipping sauce. The egg rolls were also good, with large fresh chunks of avocado and a blend of other ingredients. Don't know if I'll be back soon, but that's not because it's bad- just that there are so many better places out there. Plus, I'll admit, I was a bit disappointed in the root beer. I had hoped it would be good enough to justify taking some home, and coming back regularly. Nah. But it's worth trying.
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Jeff K.
I went here and got the salmon and grilled shrimp with mixed vegetables and risotto. I ordered the blackened salmon and it was cooked to my liking. Done but it remained moist. The shrimp on the other hand . . . . the risotto was ok and the veggies weren't overcooked. The menu reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory menue from the standpoint there are MANY options to from which to choose. I hot a house-brand beer that had a good flavor. The heferweizen.
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Mika T.
I love the atmosphere of this place. It is always busy and bustling with business professionals and classy people of all ages. First off, I must say that they have an impressively huge menu. They have everything from pizza, pasta, and steak to seafood and light entrees plus much more. Flavors also range including American, Asian, Southern and Creole. I am able to come here with my picky boyfriend who will only eat pizza and bar style food, find something for him to eat and also find myself a nice gourmet meal. The Hawaiian Mahi Mahi is absolutely delicious for being on the low calorie menu. It doesn't lack in flavor like most light dishes. I also have to mention the balsamic glazed chicken. A-m-a-zing!!! The glaze is spot on and not too strong. The whole plate has a great balance of flavor and I usually always end up getting it even after spending a long time perusing through the large menu. The reason for my 4 out of 5 stars is because they frequently mess up the dishes. I'm assuming it's because they are always busy, which I can understand, but when there is a mistake they need to compensate for it somehow. One night I went there with my boyfriend, waited a long time for the food, got the food only the realize my chicken was badly burned on the underside, sent it back, waited a long time to get another one, and ended up eating it after my boyfriend was done eating. After all of that I was only slightly irritated because the food did taste good the 2nd time around but when the waiter never gave us any sort of reimbursement for the looooong time we waited and I became VERY irritated. I hate it when managers are too stingy to discount/comp a meal when it's warranted. Do they really not want to lose a few dollars in order to ensure future business with a customer? Not a smart business practice! This wasn't the only time either that they messed up the order and didn't compensate for it. Anyway, aside from occasional mess ups, I will continue to come here because the food is indeed DELISH!
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Mike N.
We went in for Happy-Hour it seemed that ALL the bar and wait staff were at a "Customer Service Meeting !!!!! Over priced drinks---- Bad service------Sub-Par food. We will not be returning.
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Shoesoffnrun R.
I was away on business in Ohio and stopped here for a quick bite. It has the family friendly ambiance of a basic chain, but the food is much better.
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Steve-o B.
I really enjoyed both the atmosphere, the food, and the service at BJ's so much so that I had gone back again the next night to catch a round of drinks with my mother when we were in Columbus for my brother's wedding recently. Unbeknownst to us, the house merlot was $10.50 per glass, which was quite the shock when I got the bill. This is 50% more than the typical price of a glass of house wine, so I addressed my concern w/ the manager on duty, Colleen, who was very apologetic and agreed that the price of the merlot was too high, but explained that "corporate" sets the pricing. She did offer to make amends for this by picking up the tab if we were to come back to dine there again later in the weekend. We took her up on this kind offer and had a light lunch at BJ's just prior to departing Dublin, Ohio to head to the airport. Colleen made good on her offer to pick up the tab and I greatly appreciated this gesture! I fully intend to visit BJ's again next time I come back to Dublin! Their new thin crust pizza was very good, but so too was everything else we'd tried! The chicken tortilla soup was also outstanding! BJ's has a huge selection of food from which to choose on their menu as well as a lineup of good "house" beers at reasonable prices! I would definitely recommend this place to others!
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Mike C.
I really really like BJ's Brewhouse. I would come here more often, however it gets a bit pricey especially coming as a family. They have an absolutely enormous menu, it always takes me several minutes to figure out what I am in the mood for. Everything I have had here has been good, especially the burgers. The beers are pretty good as well. They have a couple solid year round offerings such as the Jeremiah Red and Tatonka Stout (served on nitro, yum!). The seasonal beers really shine though. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Grand Cru as well as the IPA. They offer most of their beers to go in "growlers" which are half gallon jugs. The service is always fast and friendly and the building is a nice, open atmosphere. I like the upscale warehouse theme, which seems like it would clash but doesn't. It is a little tricky to get here due to the mall traffic, and you have to immediately change lanes and turn in order to get there from 270. Overall, for a chain restaurant, I highly recommend BJ's.
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Tls K.
We've been here several times. The chicken tortilla soup is fabulous. I strongly recommend the french dip sandwich, deep dish pizza and the black cherry cola. On the other hand, we feel this establishment is overpriced. I tend to dine here on my company expense account but not personally. Be careful in the parking lot; it was poorly designed and drivers seem to speed through risking a collision with a pedestrian or another vehicle. For safety, please back into your parking spot.
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Steph L.
This restaurant looked great from the outside, and was nice on the inside.... But the food leaves a little to be desired. Pros: great homemade root beer Cons: uncooked fries (how hard is it to finish cooking fries?) Subpar burgers Overall wont be coming back
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Laura C.
Came here w/ my parents as they had received a gift card. We sat on the patio as it was an Indian Summer evening. While it was nice to have a patio option, you are pretty much sitting in a mall parking lot which is bizarre. They could add some planters around the patio area w/ trees/bushes/flowers to help give a better aesthetic and not be starring at a JCPenny sign and massive asphalt parking lot. Some LED lights around the fencing would be neat too. I noticed they had heaters out there, so presumably you can also go out on the patio in the fall? Foodwise, have everything you could want for sit down bar food. Portions are GIGANTIC (I had a pasta dish - I think it was cajun chicken something or other). Had leftovers that lasted me for 2 additional meals. I'm a fan of leftovers, so definitely get your money's worth. If you don't feel like having leftovers, highly suggest you split your meal when it comes to the pastas. My mom said the place overall reminded her of Champps, in a good way. Beer was yummy too. Service was good - knowledgeable, eager, friendly staff. Was a little hectic as they were pretty busy and had only been open less than 2 weeks. I've been back w/ a friend and we had vodka drinks at the bar on a Monday night. Fantastic sized drinks and typical prices. I thought their bar display was pretty nifty. Lots of bros w/ their bros watching Monday night football on what seems to be good TVs. So might be fun for checking out dudes w/ your lady friends but the dudes just might be too into football to really care!
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Drew S.
Great food. The Red beer was delicious. Try the stuffed mushrooms and the bacon corn fritters. The mahi tacos were also very good.
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Karen S.
I like!! It's a great spot to have a beer after shopping.. Oh it's more then a tip it's a great place. To go!!!
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Erol P.
Stopped in yesterday after we visited the Casino. I have been by it a million times as I get off the 270 exit and heard some positive reviews by friends and family. I wasn't really hungry at all but I did have to eat something, you know what I mean? My wife was hungry for lunch as it was around 3:30 and we had just left our first visit to the Columbus Casino BTW I won on the slots. Anyway, wife ordered the Ma-hi Taco and a house salad, I just ordered the Calamari appetizer - not being that hungry. I also ordered a glass of wine and was ready to order another when I decided to check out their beer list. My appetizer was very good, my wife said the taco was okay. However I am thinking we were just skimming the surface here and not knowing what to order. Like their pizzas and many other items I can think of. The ambiance is excellent, the service very good. The mural on the back wall of farm workers and wheat is a nice mural and reminded me of other similar murals I have seen, has a good effect. Our waitress when asked said to try the Jambalaya, I definitely will on my next trip when I am hungry. Her service was very good, attentive and fast. Although have to admit the place was not that busy when we were there but it doesn't matter. She was very helpful as well. Now about that beer list - I am not much of a beer drinker at all. Every now and then, like 2 times a year I drink beer. Well I think that is about to change - I ordered a BJ Blonde OMG what a wonderful tasting ice cold beer. It was truly excellent. Here I am thinking about going over there right now for another glass or try something else. They know beer! What a nice neighborhood establishment, I know we will be over there many more times. I am lucky I live close enough to be there in 5 minutes,
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Jeffrey S.
Beer selection and appetizer selection are very good. Better than most places. From there it goes down hill a bit. I sampled each plate at the table and my selection seemed to be the best but everything was average. At the table we had Risotto, Seared Ahi Tuna and I had the Chicken Parmesan. Nothing was bad but nothing was great. The server was good but not great. Just an average experience in taste and service. The bill was a little above average in price.
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Angie K.
Pretty impressed that they have a 575 calorie and under menu. I got the chicken salad with peppers and jicama and it was very good. Everytime I come to a BJ's brewhouse there is a wait, this one wasn't as bad at the Polaris Location. Our Wait was only about 5 minutes.
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Alex G.
Good food. Nice atmosphere. The Spring Rolls appetizer - nice start. Deep dish pizza very good. Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza - nice. Peanut Butter Pizookie, a hot half-baked cookie topped w/ ice cream, completed the meal. Only challenge is if you're on a budget. Our meal w/ individual pizzas, spring rolls & shared dessert = $44 w/o tips & drinks. But wonderful for a date or special occasion.
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Tina G.
Not a true soda queen anymore but since they offered unlimited refills of their handcrafted root beer, cream soda, orange and black cherry sodas, we tried all four of them! So refreshingly clean-tasting. Aside from that the food is good. Avocado rolls. Lemon Chicken Pasta and salad of a fried chicken kind seemed to have taken a back seat to the sodas! I haven't tasted the beer yet. ...... More later!
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Gary A.
I visited BJ's for the first time two weeks ago and have been back two more times since. An amazing array of brews and a wide menu. I've found the quality and value to be very good and plan to return.
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Ron D.
I stopped in yesterday afternoon for lunch. I went to sit at the bar and actually passed right by the bartender who was talking to another employee. The bartender kept talking to the employee and didn't even acknowledge me as I walked by. Five minutes later he came over to me. I ordered the Avocado egg rolls and was disappointed. The spicy sauce was good but the egg rolls were very bland. I think Avocados should be cool and fresh not warm and mushy It took the good Avocado flavor away. I had a house red beer and It was flavor-less as well. Nice place but I dont need to go back anytime soon. Other workers there were at the end of the bar talking about a St Patricks day party and using very foul language. Ill pass.
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Gil C.
They have a pretty good/wide selection of food and beer. Their booth seats are very comfortable. Also, they have many TV's inside, so it is a good place to eat and watch a sporting event.
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H K.
I prefer local, but i have to admit, BJ's is pretty darn good. A great variety of food to satisfy any palate. I like the grilled Mahi fish tacos. Beer is good. Service is spotty - sometimes great, sometimes not. Consistent quality in the food is to be appreciated.
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Ryan S.
BJ's is good. I love the large beer selection and their own brews. I've always had really good meals here, too. The Jambalaya was very good and the Fish Tacos were delicious as well. I'll definitely continue to go here. Only problem is that there is frequently a line.
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Wayne B.
Food and service are great. They also have terrific beer. On one visit, service was a bit spotty and I just mentioned to the manager. He insisted on comping me the entire meal for 4 people. I said that was not necessary, I just wanted him to know because I really liked the restaurant and wanted them to know. He absolutely insisted and apologized for a less than perfect experience. This is the type of service that makes you come back.
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Jeremy H.
Let's just start this off by pointing out the obvious. This place wants to be a cheaper Cheesecake Factory. Fact: The food and service is nothing like the Cheesecake Factory. My wife likes to eat here as they offer some Gluten Free options including a gluten free pizza. Gluten free restaurants are few and far between so those few that offer a menu for the Celiac crowd get business even if the food and service is awful. My biggest beef with this place...parties of 5. That's right, does your party include 5 people? If so you are fucked! They have 2-3 tables specifically for parties of 5. So if you get there and tell the hostest you have a party of 5, you will see parties of 4, 6, and 8 come in, give there name to the hostest 20 minutes after you, and get seated 20 minutes before you. Absolutelyfreakingridiculous! I complained to the manger immediately as I'm not your typical hipster girl yelper who sees Yelp as a place to get revenge after the fact. If I have a problem with a place, I let them know, to their faces, immediately. Just think of how the quality of Yelp reviews would increase if you had to speak with the manager about your experience before reviewing? Anyways, the manager said he'd see what he could do...which was nothing. No putting a chair on a table for 4, no giving us a table for 6. We will never go here again because of this. Also the food just isn't good, nor is the micro-brew beer and I've tried most of them. Pretty poor excuse for beer. I know for a fact the last three times we have came here, our food wasn't prepared right, or it just didn't taste well. You're far better off going to the Cheesecake Factory, it will cost you a few more bucks, but it's going to be on another level.
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Ryan L.
We went to BJ's for lunch after shopping at Polaris one Saturday morning. We got seated very quickly (less than 5 minutes). The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. It's not too classy, but is a bit nicer than your average sports bar. However, they still sport TVs with multiple games. The bar itself is very nice too. The service was great. Our waitress was very nice and extremely prompt. Never had an empty glass, very helpful with the menu, and always in a good mood. As for the food, everything I tried was delicious and everything I didn't try looked amazing. I got the Jalapeno Burger which was amazing. The fried jalapenos added some very good flavor, the bun was fresh, and the meat was very good quality. I got thin fries, which were good, but the wedge fries were seasoned, and looked like they might be a little better. The prices aren't terrible, but are a little high for an every day lunch ($10 for a sandwich and fries). Overall, I was very, very impressed with BJ's and will likely return next time I'm at Polaris. And to top it all off, I got a free mug after buying a $50 gift card!
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Chuck G.
Great service - each had the roost beef dip sandwich and fries very good will definitely return. Pizza and homemade root beer next with cookie and Ice cream dessert
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Tony C.
Everything has really good flavor. Server wasn't great. Tortilla soup was best I have had, chicken noodle was excellent, flat bread pizza was great!
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Steve D.
From beginning to end: Act I - The Waiting Game 7:00 PM - check in on a busy Friday night and we are told that it will take 30-40 minutes to seat two. 7:45 PM - check with front to see how much longer it will be to seat us. We are told that there are seven (no, wait...four! - this is how the conversation really went) parties ahead of us and it would be another 20 minutes - 1/2 hour. 7:53 - Have a brief discussion with the better half as to whether we should take off to Macaroni Grill. Just as we decide to turn in the buzzer, it goes off and we are seated promptly at 8. Lesson here: Hostess - be HONEST! If it's going to be an hour, tell me it's going to be an hour! If there are seven parties ahead of me, do not change stories midstream and tell me it will be four! Act II - Table Service and Food - The waiter took a little longer than usual getting us our water. - BJ's prides itself on its rainbow (IPA - Dark Stout) of handcrafted beers, but 4.95 for a pint is a touch steep. That is about the price you would pay for something from CBC at their restaurants (CBC or Milestone 229) and those are fresh from the brewery. The beer was fine for what it was, though. - The food is entirely satisfactory. It is filling, it tastes good, the portions are huge. I especially liked the menu entry for "tiny" appetizers, because it meant that the wife and I did not have to "settle" on one giant appetizer to share and could get two smaller ones: ones we actually wanted. - Observation: I know this is a new restaurant, but the waitstaff looks like they are absolutely on the edge of panic the entire time. Second observation: the menu is HUGE, and features a veritable globetrotting feast: Mexican, Italian, French, American, etc. I prefer restaurants that pick a niche and do things well. Act III - Denouement BJ's is on par with Cheesecake Factory (especially because of the 20-page menus at each). You will get good food there, it will cost you about 15 bucks a person, you will be full, and you will likely take leftovers. There is nothing there I would go out of my way to eat, but if someone suggested it, I would go again - PROVIDED that the host / hostesses and the rest of the front of house learned what they were doing. I watched people leave mid-wait, which usually does not happen if you honestly inform people and customers can modify their expectations accordingly.
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Febre Z.
A 10 minute wait becomes 30, a 30 minute wait turns into 1 hour. The wait to eat at BJ's is only a testament to Tuttle area's desperate need for new and better dining experiences. If anything, the receptionist just needs to be better at estimating or more honest about how long the wait is going to be. The "squeaky wheel" seems to get the oil... DON'T BE A SQUEAKY WHEEL! Call ahead. BJ's is known for their pizza, which is an awesome treat especially when they're nice enough to offer samples of it while guests waited to be seated. The layout of the place is also pretty smart. Come in, get your seating transponder, and head right to the big open bar for their draft selections. Of course it's within your right to load up on more pizza once you get seated, but the rest of their menu is definitely worth exploring. Call ahead. 'Typical with places like Cheesecake Factory, Champs or Spaghetti Warehouse, the entrees come in portions for 2, but not to worry. A recommended course: - order a handcrafted beer - grab one, or two (if splitting) of the SMALLER appetizers - eat HALF of your entree (awesome dishes like the New Orleans Jambalaya or the Parmesan Crusted Chicken) - box the rest - then finish with a Red Velvet Pizookie for dessert If you're lucky, you will leave with pain from fullness and joy from tastiness. Oh and.....call ahead.
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Nijole T.
We went right when they opened and for a chain it is really very nice here! The service is good and the food above your average standard chain restaurant fare! Exstensive menu that made it so hard for to chose, I would recommend going with a bunch of friends so you can sample as much as possible. Not being as fortunate, I did the usual and talked my husband and son into ordering as much as possible and the vegatarian options were left up to me. We started with the best beginnings combo featurung Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Mozzarella Sticks, Avocado Egg Rolls and Santa Fe Spring Rolls The men enjoyed the cheese sticks while the rest was all upto me and I did not mind one bit, all was delicious and really a huge platter, this is one combo really worth the money! I also had the potstickers which were great as well. My husband had the gourmet mac n cheese which was very very good, rich and gooey just like it is supposed to be! With that he had the Piranha Pale Ale Chili Cheeseburger, it was really like they stated a true knife and fork sandwhich, while it was good, it was a bit messy and soggy for him. I had the whole wheat pizza with Flame grilled Portobello mushrooms, balsamic vinaigrette marinated oven roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh thyme, parsley, Fontina cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze which makes me want it all over again just reading this, it was so damn good and right up my alley! Along with that I had the seared Ahi salad with their amazing sesame dressing. Needless to say we were pretty stuffed the rest of the evening but it was well worth it! One of the top dining choices at Tuttle, great for the family, there really is something for every tastebud!
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Jana H.
Everything was delicious! We took our family of four boys there for dinner while in Columbus on a business trip. Everyone loved the freshly made root beer, creme soda, orange soda and black cherry soda. The two older boys had bison burgers, which they said were okay. My husband and I split the balsamic glazed chicken. Very tasty, but a little small for two people. So of course I had to try a "pizookie" for dessert. Being gluten intolerant, I ordered the gluten free chocolate chip. SO amazing! My 14 year old had the double chocolate and also loved it. The kids have been begging us to go back so they can have the homemade soda again. The prices were decent; for a family of six we spent a little more than $15/person.
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Angela N.
Been here twice in past week and great as usual. Sometimes menu is overwhelming so I just make the waitstaff suggest good stuff. Love the nutty brunette! My fav brew!
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Patty B.
I have eaten there 3 times and ordered from them via Cafe Courier delivery. i have tried several different menu items. all have been very good in terms of both quality and quantity. Good "stick-to-your-ribs" type of food. The service is equally attentive and efficient regardless of whether I am with others or solo dining, a factor that I always make an extra effort to note. I'm not much of a beer-drinker but I have enjoyed the beers I had there. It's close to home and prices are reasonable so I will definitely be back.
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Michael D.
Love this place! The food has always been very good, and the portions are great. I always have leftovers to take to work for lunch! I have avoided going during the busy times and always have great service. The pizookie is very good, but it is actually a copy of a dessert that I had previously at ESPN's restaurants. The ESPN version is better (and bigger). If I am at Polaris, this is one of the few places I would go to.
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Kurt B.
Beer, pizza, and happy hour are the only good things about this place.
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Miss J.
Food is great, but a little pricey. Love the maui pork chops with the roasted potatoes and steamed green beans. Pizookie is delicious too. Would have given more stars but the wait was awful.
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Heather B.
I was very impressed by the building and the decor. It's amazing how much $$$ went into this restaurant. Anyway, we were lucky and found some seats at the bar to watch a little football, have a beer or 3, and some dinner. It was great! The food, the beer, the TVs. The only complaint is that the bartender didn't really know about the beers and she wasn't overly friendly. She wasn't rude, just reserved, concentrating maybe. Anyway, I will definitely make this a place to visit often.
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Will C.
Great food and good beer. Pizza was good but the food was a tad too salty which is not surprising of a "chain style" restaurant definitely will go back. Beer selection is killer and anybody who likes beer will see it's a great selection. Something for everyone
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Lisa k.
Service good. Food good and was great seeing the manager active on the floor. KUDOS!
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Steve F.
Beautiful building...I had a few appetizers with friends, all were decent. Really enjoyed the crafted pumpkin beer. Plan to return soon for a more well rounded meal.
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K B.
We went to this business on Friday, October 19, 2012. The design is cool and inviting. The people, service, was something totally different. I was extremely impressed with the homemade root beer, it was a little too sweet. I ordered the Miso Salmon, red peppers, snow peas, rice and another vegetable. Although the salmon was moist it had no flavor to it. No lemon pepper, or zesty lemon, or any other seasonings that would warrant paying $12.95. I recieved a nice size piece of salmon, but the snow peas and red peppers amounted to 8 pieces at best. If I return it will be on someone's else's tab.
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Scott D.
Food is good but service isn't great and they do not have wifi, hello it's almost 2012 get it together. Returning to the service, My waitress was obvioulsy challanged becasue she had no clue what the specials were for the day, she had to go find out and told us it was $1 off drafts I then asked her about the food specials that I saw on the table tent menu, she replied, "ohh those are specials I guess also". When our food arrived she dropped our bill automatically. I told her we were going to eat more and have drinks and watch the NFL games so she then took the bill. About an 30 minutes after we finished our half priced mini pizzas and had a few more beers, I ordered another mini pizza. She put my order in and then came back within 3 minutes and handed me the bill again, I then asked are you leaving or something? Which she said she wasnt but I felt rushed and not welcomed when we were ordering plenty of food and drinks. I then just told her to box my food up and that we were leaving. I pulled the manager aside and asked why she had dropped my check off twice already before we had even touched our food and recieved the 2nd portion of it. He stated that is what they do during lunch, I told him it was Sunday people are in here to eat and watch games and it wasnt very good for bussiness in my opinion. Also they had no wifi in the place and have no plan to have it for their customers, well BJ's is out for work lunch work meetings. I will give BJ's a 3 star becasue this location is fairly new, the food was good, and the beer was good also. I hope BJ's can get it together for my next trip.
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Charles O.
Wide variety of draft beer. Service was average. Food was also average. I had a burger that was charred more than I prefer. I would go again for the beer and plenty of televisions for the sports especially while my wife is shopping in the mall.
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K M.
When we arrived place looked packed and thought we would never get in but to my surprise we were seated rather quickly. Never been to this restaurant but my co workers love the place. I ordered a burger. Food and service was good.
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Maria L.
Not a bad place. I love the homemade root beer that they have! Everything is pretty tasty!
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Mandi S.
BJ's is similar to Cheesecake Factory - a lot to choose from and it's all good. Don't go if you are indecisive.....like me. :) The food selection is bountiful and the beer selection is great.
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T P.
Always but always good service, decent food and smile on the faces that welcomes you here every time you think a place to eat and spend quality time with the loved ones. Been to all of them in Columbus, número uno reason for me to revisit this chain is Consistency which is the main success reason in restaurant business. Go ahead try it. The only reason it is 4 from 4.40 is that it is chain and nothing that I have eaten is out of this world.
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Angela H.
Get the jambalaya! It's really good. It says it comes in a spicy sauce but it's really not saucy or that spicy. However, it has amazing flavor and a good proportion of meat to rice. But make sure you save room for a pizookie. Seriously you can't go to BJ's and not get a pizookie. All of the flavors are soooo good.
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Jay P.
Just had lunch here today and had no complaints. The service was good, the food arrived quickly and the large screen TV was showing the final round of the golf tournament. We ordered the avocado spring rolls as an appetizer and they were fabulous. Our waitress said they are the #1 appetizer on the menu and we believed her. For lunch I had a ham, turkey and bacon sandwich. It came with a side salad and had Swiss cheese and a slaw of some kind on it, it was all very tasty. My companion had the buffalo bacon burger, with wedge fries. His plate was HUGE! What he really liked though was the black cherry soda they offer, which is house made. We did not have dessert, as we were stuffed! This was my first lunch visit but it will not be my last. We did not stay long enough to learn who won the golf match, so please keep that information to yourself until I can get home.
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Jesse G.
I actually love this restaurant and went there twice within 4 days. Convenient location to the mall and hotels. Food and beer choices are awesome. I will say we were underwhelmed with our dinners this time. The sirloin steaks we had were not good. Mine tasted old and my brother's was very dry. All of the other food was good and the service was good.
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Michelle S.
Every time they have a seasonal beer I try it and it never disappoints. I love that the staff knows their stuff and makes selections so much easier. A good mojito is hard to find in Ohio and theirs are pretty good. A bit on the sweet side though. If you came to drink, you're at the right place! Don't forget to order the gourmet Mac and cheese. They serve it nice and hot, it's so flavorful full of bacon and cheese. Goodness in every bite. Their entrees are pretty good too. I really enjoyed their lighter side of the menu such as the bbq bison burger and fries... Their prices are decent. In a nut shell this place has a great atmosphere, drink selection, and reasonably price good food. Bonus! You can take home their beers if you love it that much!
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Mirabelle L.
Had an okay experience. New Orleans jambalaya was decent, yet the service was extremely slow...it took a really long time for us to get food...
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K E.
As always,a wonderful experience. We both loved the North Beach Mahi Mahi and Shrimp. It was light and filling and of course we started with a salad because we love that too. The only suggestion I would make would be to add a roll or piece of bread because the broth is so good, I think that would be a great compliment!
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Beth A.
I have eaten at the BJ's at Polaris and wasn't terribly impressed but that was years ago so back in town with 5 others to feed we decided to give this location a shot. Receptionist was great our waiter not so much, very slow service, made a few requests with our food order and none of them happened. The Calamari was awful and the majority was the multiple tentacles and they were over cooked, dessert was asked without chocolate ice cream and it came with chocolate ice cream. We closed the restaurant so no time for do overs... Food was decent service not impressed
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Carmen P.
This is my second time to this restaurant in the same week. Employees were really nice and our waitress was always checking on us and making us feel like home. I love the Santa Fe with grilled salmon salad. I even brought my baby the second time with no issues. I definitely recommend this place!
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Brittney F.
Despite having to wait for over 30 minutes with having call ahead sitting, the meal was great! I had a BBQ chicken deep dish pizza mini size :) very good and filling! Their regular pizzas are also very tasty. The menu is literally a textbook...so much to choose from! I would recommend their pizzas out of everything though. The best part of the meal? The pazookies! Omg I swear I could eat one of these every day! Fresh out of the oven cookie topped with vanilla ice cream, how could you go wrong?! Recommend the chocolate chunk and peanut butter :) The service? It was pretty good for the most part! One of the orders got messed up but they comped a dessert because of it, which was very nice of them! (And we didn't even complain) I'd love to come back here for a small meal and try a few of their tasty cocktails and brews!
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Danielle H.
My husband and I went here for dinner our first night in town. We saw how many cars were in the parking lot at 8pm on a Monday so we hoped that meant this was a good place and boy did they not disappoint. My husband had the bison burger and I had a roast beef sandwich. The beef was tender and had little fat. The aujuis and horseradish complemented the sandwich nicely. We ended with the chocolate chip cookie served with ice cream and that was so delicious. We really enjoyed our dinner and would go back if we come out here again.
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Stacey R.
Had dinner with a group of coworkers this is our normal spot that we choose to eat out at when we have aargh group. Service is always hit or miss. Food was good not the fastest we have ever received our food. I got the Parmesan crusted chicken and a white chocolate macadamia pizookie for dessert. I will certainly go back it's decent food for a decent price .
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Long T.
Great food, great services! Just love this place with many selections. I personally like the avocado egg rolls.
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Melissa G.
This is the best place I have ever eaten! Great drinks, food, and service! I can't wait to come here again! But for now I'll have great dreams.
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Jessica R.
Everyone is bound to find something they like on their menu. It's huge! And so is their drink list. Awesome selection of beers, along with their own selection made by them. The food is always on point. Not a bad chain to try! Try their avocado egg rolls. You will not be disappointed.
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John D.
First time @BJ's. Nice menu with many choices. Southwest rolls were a great appetizer. Steaks were cooked well. A little too much salt in the seasoning, baker a little undercooked. Tortilla soup was very good. Prompt, not over bearing service. It's definitely a go back.
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Cathi H.
sitting here on a snowy Sunday night. probably 10 tables in the place and the food is sub par...again! I ordered a side salad that literally had 4 pieces of lettuce! and an Italian pizza with no toppings! dont get me started on the dirty glasses! last time for us...won't be back.
(1)
Linda E.
I completely enjoyed this place. Went there today for a holiday lunch with my sister and her husband who were in from San Diego and we had a wonderful time. We got there about 12:30 and were seated immediately. I'll start by saying the service was great and we got our food in a reasonable amount of time. But who wants to rush in a place like this? We were content just hanging out and enjoying the company of each other. We got 3 appetizers to share between us all; chicken wings, calamari and shrimp lettuce wraps. Completely delicious. My sis said the shrimp lettuce wraps were a wonderful blend of different flavors. And I agreed that they were yummy. The wings were big and meaty and the calamari, although it could have used a little more seasoning (but comes with two dipping sauces) was crispy but not overcooked. There are tons of appetizers, tons of different salads, lots of main entrees, lots of sandwiches and soups, different types of pizza... you'll definitely take some time looking at the menu. But that's okay, the atmosphere is totally kick-back and not the kind of place to just rush in and out of. Then for our main courses my sis got the shrimp, kale and brussels sprouts salad. I got the cob salad and clam chowder. My son's dad got the bison burger, my son got the club sandwich and my sister's hubby got a sausage and artichoke pizza. Everything was enjoyed. Not one complaint about any of the food. Will definitely be back.
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WrenchinAllDay ..
We went for lunch right at opening on a Sunday. The restaurant wasn't busy and was fast to seat us. This was our first time here I enjoyed the atmosphere of the place location is weird but not impossible to deal with. We were impressed by the menu it takes 5-6 pages just to get through the drinks and then the food section was just as many pages lots to choose from. We ordered a burger and a pizza to split and we enjoyed all the food but the burger was a little under cooked for how I ordered it but not inedible. Pizza was good and a nice change of pace getting a good deep dish in an area of the country where thin pizza is dominate. Over all we liked it and plan to return.
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Halley A.
Food was good but service was not! Took 15 min get my wine and water with lemon (water was served with no lemon). Plate was dirty or something when my salad was served or salad was prepared hours before it was served. It has a very "chain" restaurant feel. Waitress never asked if I wanted another drink.
Huge restaurant and huge menu. Kind of reminds me of a Cheesecake Factory. Servers were all very cool without being stuffy. Food was good but the beer was suprisingly good. Most chain places have over-processed, watery brews but this place had super full flavored beers. The Imperial Stout was almost too much. But Im a big boy and I drank it with a smile. That explains the naked pushups in the parking lot I was doing after three of them bad boys...
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Kevin B.
Went and dined with a group of 8 on Thursday evening. Waitress was nice. I felt great after work. Had the jalepeno burger and wedges. Got the meat cooked medium well. Went to bed after and the next morning had the runs and vomited all day Friday. Food poisoning I believe. Not sure if it was the meat or not. My sister said her manager went three times. Had the burgers and also got sick the very next day each time! I have never ever been sick off of any cooked meat before. Will not go back here and do not recommend. Be careful. If I get dragged into this place I will indeed have just a pizza. With no meat. Other than that, service was great and friendly. Wait time was around 45 minutes for a table our size on a Thursday. Had a good time though besides falling ill.
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Steve B.
Lazy Tuesday evening dinner with some friends (7 of us in total), was super busy... Service was ok, if a little slow, food was pretty average in my opinion. This is the second time I've dined here - I don't think I'll be back... I know it's a 'sports bar' or whatever it claims to be - but hearing a conversation from across the table was virtually impossible... (especially with screaming babies at the next table!)... Overall I rate this place as average. It's a shame the food wasn't 'exceptional' as then all the rest would seem insignificant...
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Mel S.
A friend of mine loves to go here for happy hour. So I have been here quite a few times. I wouldn't say that it is an amazing place or anything really sticks out that I would rave about. However, the last time I went there (2/26/15) the service was great, drinks were perfect, and food was good. It is a good place to check out if you haven't been there before. Not sure I would go for dinner but if I do, I'll update my review.
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Colby C.
Better than Applebee's but not by much...happy hour pizza was 6 out of 10...beer good....lighting was little bright for a pub....take the kids not the date.
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Traci P.
First visit: food was hot and fresh and service spot-on, however, this was during slow work week pre lunch time. Second visit: parking lot was packed, busy Friday dinner time. We were seated within 15 minutes, service, and food were outstanding! Will definitely return!
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Cindi B.
Was there for lunch today, restaurant was busy, but bar seating was available, we waited at least 10 minutes before someone came over. It then took another 15 minutes before we even ordered. We were there for over 1 1/2 hours, glad we were not on our lunch break. The food was awesome , they need faster servers!!
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Dave S.
The food was wonderful! Portions were plentiful. The quality was great I got mahi and scallops and mahi was fishy but it's suppose to be now the scallops were amazing not tough or rubbery like most places or over cooked! Service was Good they didn't mess Anything up but I will be returning thanks
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Shelly M.
We stopped for drinks following a wedding rehearsal. It was a Friday night and we didn't have reservations. The place was packed! We preferred to sit outside, but the hostess informed our party that the patio was closed for the evening due to the weather. She asked a manager-esque character and he also denied our request. However, after much pleading, he folded. It was no longer raining after all! (On a related note: The air conditioning units above the bar were trickling more condensation than mother nature.) The experience was mediocre, but it definitely could have been worse. 3.5 stars.
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George H.
Kitchen staff struggles but food was tasty! Need to work on the plating, I sent dish back due to the look and feel that the staff placed food on a dirty dish. I was assured that what looked like the remains of old salad was in reality the garnish! Needs better oversight of kitchen staff and wait staff should monitor presentations before they are brought to the table. Good Luck!
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Walt S.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is a very nice place for lunch.... but... BUYER BEWARE! Arrive before 12 Noon on a weekday or suffer the consequences of a lengthy wait. A good sign that the food and service is good.... but I hate waiting. The food is above par at BJ's - and the servers will listen to you if you've got something you'd like to try. EXAMPLE: There are three salads on the lunch menu: garden, cobb, honey crisp. They're all chicken-based presentations. Me? I asked for blackened salmon as a substitute on the cobb salad and it was a good lunch portion and the salmon was cooked to perfection. My co-lunchers got a personal pizza (cheese) and it was consumed with glee while the other got a gooey-looking chicken sandwich. One thing that was on the "weak" side was a side - chips and salsa. Of course, what can you do to make that app better than most? Dunno. But industry standard corn chips (yellow and red) with a small cup of a sauce that was a mix between salsa and marinara sauce was disappointing. BJ's is pushing what a lot of restaurants are pushing these days and that's craft style brew. A full menu of what's being poured is front and center in the servers' minds and that's cool. But beers during a business hour lunch? Uh.... c'mon. But maybe I'm the prude. I like their interior presentation. The bar is cool looking. The patio is smallish and not all that good looking since seated there you'll be looking at Tuttle Mall... but it's summer and you're outdoors. Try BJ's. You'll enjoy it, I believe.
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Nikki R.
I've been here multiple times and have never been too satisfied with the quality of the food. On my last visit I had "Deep dish lasagna" and the description said it had Italian sausage in it. I only found one piece of sausage in it and it seemed to just be ravioli with sauce on time. On my previous visit the service was mediocre too. The only thing I like at this restaurant is the wide variety on the menu, the environment, and the dessert.
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Cristin S.
I have been to BJs on two different occasions. Both times were fine but had issues that were fixed. We had a good selection of drinks. First time we had their beer second time we had their house brewed root beer and cream soda. Yum! The first time we got the calamari which was not very good, it was too tough sort of like eating the hard part of someone's earlobe. But everything else we got was good (buffalo pizza and jalapeño burger). The second time our food was great but our server forgot our salads, she quickly fixed the problem and took the salads off of our check. Overall they have a really nice patio and think that BJs would be a good place to bring friends to sit on the patio to have a couple drinks and snacks.
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Jeff R.
Went here tonight with some new friends. Their clam chowder in the bread bowl was excellent. I like how they made the bread bowl crunchy. Excellent food and service. I also like their mobile app. We were able to use the app to put us on waiting list for seats. It was also nice to be able to pay for the food with the app. We definitely will be going here again. :)
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Marc S.
Good food, place is most of the time pretty packed. Used to eat the burgers there and they are good. The beer they make is delicious. I recently discovered that I have to eat gluten, nut, egg and lactose free and guess what.... they have a gluten-free menu and they offer a gluten-free beer. Nothing else to add. Would go there anytime.
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Christopher V.
I visited BJ's multiple times while in town for business and enjoyed experience! They have a diverse array of their own local brews plus a full line-up of national and regional beers. The food menu, like the beer, has so many options that you're bound to find something to your liking. Try the Atlantic Salmon dinner or the turkey bacon sandwich for lunch. Both are great! Excellent service as well!
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Chris M.
Went for lunch. Bad service. Lettuce in salad was all brown and wilted. Soup came out cold. Won't return.
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Brian F.
I went here last night. I'd been to the other location once for a birthday and came away pretty happy. Last night was no different. We had the avocado egg rolls to start, and my friends thought they were extremely spicy. I thought they were just fine, but I like spicy food a lot, so I may not be the best judge. I liked them and would order them again. I also had one of their Porters. It was good, don't know if it was anything special, and it would have been nice if I would have been given the dollar off for happy hour, but, apparently, that's only good for the bar area. I got the boneless wings. They were good. They were around $10, which seems a little pricy for what I got. I did enjoy the taste, and they were definitely spicy enough to catch my attention. Next time, I will probably try the spiciest wings they have though. Overall, it's a good place to meet up with friends or grab a bite to eat.
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Njeri M.
I ordered the roast beef dip sandwich, and it didn't taste as good as I had hoped. The horseradish sauce that came for dipping (kind of) redeemed the flavor. Their fries were delicious, though. I'd come back and try something else (like the black n blue burger) and see how it tasted before I make any concrete conclusions about this restaurant.
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Karen W.
Stopped in here on New Years Eve for lunch with some friends from church. Didn't know what to expect, but the service here was phenomenal. I believe our waitress was Kim. Anyways, we had some appetizers and we all ordered our own meal. The food was prompt and very delicious. We will definitely be back again soon!
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Teri D.
It's a chain, the food is the same at all of them which is basically ok, our server was very nice though and took extra pains to make sure nothing was in my salad that I was allergic to. That was very nice. My only complaint about this place is getting in and out of it is a bit of a chore as you have to deal with everyone coming in and out of the mall. It can get dodgey.
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Tim A.
Great restaurant, HUGE menu. Would've earned a 5 star rating, but my sirloin was a little tough and our bill was provided before desert arrived. Overall, I highly recommend giving it a try!
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Will P.
I like the little pizzas This is a great happy hour and lunch place to go. Drink specials are awesome and the personal pizzas are discounted. Speaking of personal pizzas, they are very delicious. Great portion size, packed with flavor. Versatile enough to enjoy for a sporting event or date night
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Tim S.
3.5 stars. This is a brew pub with solid food and a good selection. They are obviously known for the beer and it's not amazing but it satisfies and it's nice to try what they have available at that time. I have been happy with their flatbread pizzas especially. This feels like a nice place to roll up to with a couple buddies, split a few apps, have a flight of beer or two and be on your way.
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Sally S.
Disappointing Cobb - Ordered takeout and assumed the Cobb would have grilled chicken. Instead it was topped with unsavory deli-cubed turkey (I think). So awful! My son's burger and fries were top-notch, hence the 3 stars.
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David B.
Wow... Food ROCKED!!! Beers were flowing like water and I just tipped my head back!!!! I had about a million ales and also offered a double IPA and wow....Tasted like a Dortmunder but not...More subtle and not NEARLY as dangerous!!!! Woke the next morning a bit worn but no headache and that was a bonus! So in a nut would I recomment BJ's ABSOLUTELY~!! I LOVE BJ's!!!!!!
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Vanessa H.
I love their gigantic overstuffed bake potatoes. I went to other locations and they do not have them! Food was great and love their beers. It was also a great first time for my kid brother.
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Ness S.
Positives: Nice atmosphere, good drinks, a good place to go for a laid back night out. Mostly pizza/burger type of place although they have other items on the menu as well. But better quality then say a Buffalo Wild Wings type of place although not as fun on game night. Negatives: the burgers are just average plenty of better places in the Columbus area, although the pizzas are not too bad. I'll try it once in a while but nothing stands out.
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J B.
While in town for an OSU game we were looking for something for dinner and stumbled on this place. Great selection of craft beers and a pretty extensive menu and the place was busy which is always a good sign. Both of us ordered from the lighter side menu one salmon and one mahi mahi. Both dishes were cooked well and more than enough for a meal. No real need to worry about not enough to eat. As far as beer, the Jeremiah Red was my favorite with the seasonal coming in a close second with Oktoberfest. One last thought- try the pikoozies for dessert you will not be disappointed, we split a regular size half chocolate chip half peanut butter, GREAT dessert! Will definitely stop again next time in town.
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Chris B.
Cheap lunch, huge menu, iffy service. If you go during lunch hours during the week you can get decent service but going for dinner or any other time of the week forget about it. Lots of the wait staff seem very young or inexperienced. More importantly there seems to be a disconnect between management and table waiting. It took my friends group 15 mins to get drinks and 45 mins to get appetizers for dinner. On a positive note, did I mention the menu? Beer selection is fairly decent as well.
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Michael S.
Had dinner here last night and while the atmosphere was pretty ok, the food was so/so. The waitress, who was real great I might add, gushed over the deep dish pizzas. So, since the menu is Cheesecake Factory size, I decided to give the Five Meat pizza a try. Lots of meat on top, decent crust, but otherwise flavorless - needed way more sauce and cheese. So, if u order one - ask for extra sauce!! The beers are pretty good, not too many of the nasty overpowering IPAs..... Would give it a try again.
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Laura J.
We stopped in for a Sunday afternoon lunch on our way through Columbus and had a fine lunch. We chose it mostly because my husband's initials are BJ. My husband had a hamburger topped with chili that was really good. I had a stuffed potato that was also great. I recommend that you skip the side salad as it was yuk bagged lettuce. Other than the salad, it was a great lunch. I didn't enjoy our server very much. She spent a lot of time trying to sell extra items to us and no time bringing things that didn't add to the bill. It was like she was trying a little too hard to do all of the selling that they taught in the training class and as a result she didn't seem sincere. She brought mustard for my husband's hamburger about half way through the meal, and only refilled my water after I was completely done eating. Still, service aside, we'd go back if we were on a road trip and saw the sign from the freeway.
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Charlotte C.
I really enjoy the atmosphere, the large variety of choices, fair prices, and the amazing pizookie desserts.
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Marissa C.
This was our first visit to this particular location, but we have enjoyed the chain before. Although it looked quite crowded when we arrived around dinnertime, we were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves seated right away. The server was attentive, and although he forgot to bring out a drink initially, was quick to fix the problem. My husband and I decided to try the two for $19.95 deal, which turned out to be a great choice. We each got a salad, which is then followed by a medium pizza and then the signature BJ's dessert, a pizookie, to share. I went with a House Salad and my husband with the Caesar. Both were pretty standard, a nice way to start the meal. For the pizza, we went with a sausage and mushroom on gluten-free thin crust. It was delicious as always, and there was no upcharge for the toppings or gluten-free crust. It was our first time trying the pizookie - it was amazing!! We had the gluten-free chocolate chip, and it was soooo delicious. It comes out warm and gooey in its own little skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream. There are several other varieties, too, for those who can eat gluten. The restaurant itself was very nice and clean. There is a cute little patio outside, although it does face into the mall parking lot. We really enjoyed our visit here and would definitely come again.
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Kate Q.
Not impressed. This place had an affinity for iceberg lettuce, too much salad dressing, and deep fried food options. I've read that there is a gluten free menu, but one was never made available to me tonight - even after I told the server about my food allergies. The food was mediocre at best and the service was OK, but nothing wonderful. The only person at our table who LOVED their meal? My two year old. She was a happy camper with her chicken fingers and smiley face potatoes (yes - they have round fries with smiley faces on them. Toddler heaven.). All in all, this is a great place to take a child for typical kid food, but not a place that I would want to visit again.
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Doug O.
The food here is pretty good, and the beer is pretty well done, but the service was awful. My wife and I each ordered a drink with our food and the server IDed us. I understand, that's her job, even though we're nowhere close to 21. But when we had out of state IDs (we're pretty new to Ohio), she freaked out, nearly wouldn't serve us, and then said she had to consult with her manager before she could serve us. The manager came over and gave us our IDs back and served us, but was very wary of us. He served us the rest of our meals, as our original server never returned, and he seemed completely on edge the entire time. It was a strange experience where we were made to feel bad simply because our IDs were from out of state, which was uncalled for since I'm 32, balding, and fairly weathered looking. Which is too bad, because otherwise I think we would have enjoyed our dining experience.
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Lynn D.
Good pub food and a terrific selection of beer. Got here at happy hour and still managed to find a shaded place in the patio. Looking forward to returning and trying more of the interesting menu
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Eric L.
I'd never heard of BJ's before, but decided to visit while in Columbus on business. The deep-dish BJ's Favorite pizza was flavorful, with a tender crust that was still robust enough to pick up - no fork needed, except for the toppings that tumbled off in their plenty. My only complaint might be in the onions' power - their strength tended to beat the other ingredients into hiding. I paired the pizza with a Jeremiah Red Irish ale, which was well-crafted, but lacked anything to really distinguish itself from any other amber or red ale. It was satisfactory, but wholly forgettable. I finished with a macadamia nut Pizookie - a deep-dish cookie with vanilla I've cream. While delicious, and the perfect finish to my meal, it really should be shared by two or more people. I learned later that the dessert was well over 1,000 calories - more than the rest of my meal combined. Service was excellent, prompt, and professional. The food was fresh and hot, with excellent flavor. I would both recommend the restaurant and return if I find myself in the area.
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Ryan S.
BJs has a huge selection of food. If you haven't found a favorite and especially if you're hungry, this can lead to not being able to decide on a dish and inevitable frustration almost. Once deciding you really can't go wrong though. They have delicious food and everything from appetizers to their sandwiches, salads (crispy chicken salad rocks) and awesome pizzas are sure to please. Drink menu is also extensive with a variety of draft beers, BJs own brewed beers and great cocktail creations. BJs can get pretty busy sometimes so if you see a long line they do have first come first serve seating in the bar area. If you're really smart, they also allow call ahead seating which can cut your wait time down once you arrive. They have a frequent dining card that's pretty good and their email list gives nice additional benefits like free apps and free pizookies (if you don't know what those are, make sure to order one for dessert, you won't be sorry). Ryan
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Brandon Heights Yelper S.
Nice chain brewery / restaurant that does it all with a book length menu. Quality is pretty good.
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Bernie D.
This place is a 3 star restaurant with a 5 star beer selection. Most micro brewery restaurant will only serve their brewed beers, but BJ's has a number of other brews on tap along with their own brews. I enjoyed their pirahna pale ale. The menu is very expansive, tons of selections. Reminded my of the cheesecake factory menu. So big that by the time you get to the end you've forgotten what you like at the beginning. I really enjoyed the creole talapia and a must try appetizer in the Ahi Poke. Service was good. Definitely a place where they are "pushing" everything. As in as soon they handed me my menu "Hey can I start you with appetizer X?" My only complaint is that both time I ate here my appetizer came out at the same time as my entree. The atmosphere is definitely nice, good music at a level you can still have a conversation, a clean bar, 4 big screen TVs to watch the game, and in an area filled with a million chain restaurant a place I will definitely come back to.
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Kristin J.
I went there for the first time yesterday and wish I would have tried this place sooner. I tried the spinach artichoke stuffed mushrooms and LOVED them and they were only $5. My husband had the clam chowder bread bowl and said it was the best he's ever had, the bread had so much flavor like garlic bread. The kids meals were a good size and $5.50 each including their drinks so not too bad. The only disappointing thing was the deep dish pizza that was not at all what we expected. It's "California style" according to the waitress which means they don't put sauce on it just a few and I mean very few tomatoes sprinkled on and the pizza tasted identical to Pizza Hut except for the tomatoes. I asked for a cup of marinara and poured it in top then it was better but I'd never order that again!! My husband also tried their house made root beer and said it was great. Overall a good experience and our waitress was really nice.
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Stephanie P.
Full disclosure: I was only here for drinks after a movie. I'll be back for a try at the food another time. We stopped in at after 11 on a Friday night for a drink or two after a movie so we could continue the discussion/argument about said movie. The place was pretty empty, there were a couple groups in the bar area and some people on the nice looking patio. We sat at the decent sized bar, which got immediate points because they have hooks under the bar were I could hang my purse (why don't more bars do this?). The bartender was quick and good, although she did try and steer us towards the lighter beers. I had their stout which was pretty tasty, smooth with a good coffee flavor. My friend had the blonde which he enjoyed. I tried the Irish red later and it was a nice, well-made beer... would be nice to have on the patio. Overall, it was nice. The service was good and it felt pretty comfortable. I'll definitely pop back in for dinner and see how the food it.
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Mark K.
I was prepared to be disappointed, knowing it was a chain and reading a few of the other reviews. And: I wasn't. Low expectations? Maybe. But it was a good experience. The service was very good. The place is pretty nice. I tried the root beer first, and it wasn't bad. Not great, but pretty good: a mellow blend of herbal and sweet, not too carbonated or overly sweet. Next I had a flight of beers. There doesn't seem to be any sort of sampler on the menu, but you can get 4 good-size beakers of whatever you want. I tried the Hefeweizen, red ale, "Abbey Normal," and porter. All were good, not great. I particularly liked the red and the abbey-style. Lots of good stuff on the menu, but I didn't want to go overboard. Tried the fried artichokes and the avocado egg rolls. The artichokes were really good, and came with a ranchy dipping sauce. The egg rolls were also good, with large fresh chunks of avocado and a blend of other ingredients. Don't know if I'll be back soon, but that's not because it's bad- just that there are so many better places out there. Plus, I'll admit, I was a bit disappointed in the root beer. I had hoped it would be good enough to justify taking some home, and coming back regularly. Nah. But it's worth trying.
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Jeff K.
I went here and got the salmon and grilled shrimp with mixed vegetables and risotto. I ordered the blackened salmon and it was cooked to my liking. Done but it remained moist. The shrimp on the other hand . . . . the risotto was ok and the veggies weren't overcooked. The menu reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory menue from the standpoint there are MANY options to from which to choose. I hot a house-brand beer that had a good flavor. The heferweizen.
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Mika T.
I love the atmosphere of this place. It is always busy and bustling with business professionals and classy people of all ages. First off, I must say that they have an impressively huge menu. They have everything from pizza, pasta, and steak to seafood and light entrees plus much more. Flavors also range including American, Asian, Southern and Creole. I am able to come here with my picky boyfriend who will only eat pizza and bar style food, find something for him to eat and also find myself a nice gourmet meal. The Hawaiian Mahi Mahi is absolutely delicious for being on the low calorie menu. It doesn't lack in flavor like most light dishes. I also have to mention the balsamic glazed chicken. A-m-a-zing!!! The glaze is spot on and not too strong. The whole plate has a great balance of flavor and I usually always end up getting it even after spending a long time perusing through the large menu. The reason for my 4 out of 5 stars is because they frequently mess up the dishes. I'm assuming it's because they are always busy, which I can understand, but when there is a mistake they need to compensate for it somehow. One night I went there with my boyfriend, waited a long time for the food, got the food only the realize my chicken was badly burned on the underside, sent it back, waited a long time to get another one, and ended up eating it after my boyfriend was done eating. After all of that I was only slightly irritated because the food did taste good the 2nd time around but when the waiter never gave us any sort of reimbursement for the looooong time we waited and I became VERY irritated. I hate it when managers are too stingy to discount/comp a meal when it's warranted. Do they really not want to lose a few dollars in order to ensure future business with a customer? Not a smart business practice! This wasn't the only time either that they messed up the order and didn't compensate for it. Anyway, aside from occasional mess ups, I will continue to come here because the food is indeed DELISH!
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Mike N.
We went in for Happy-Hour it seemed that ALL the bar and wait staff were at a "Customer Service Meeting !!!!! Over priced drinks---- Bad service------Sub-Par food. We will not be returning.
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Shoesoffnrun R.
I was away on business in Ohio and stopped here for a quick bite. It has the family friendly ambiance of a basic chain, but the food is much better.
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Steve-o B.
I really enjoyed both the atmosphere, the food, and the service at BJ's so much so that I had gone back again the next night to catch a round of drinks with my mother when we were in Columbus for my brother's wedding recently. Unbeknownst to us, the house merlot was $10.50 per glass, which was quite the shock when I got the bill. This is 50% more than the typical price of a glass of house wine, so I addressed my concern w/ the manager on duty, Colleen, who was very apologetic and agreed that the price of the merlot was too high, but explained that "corporate" sets the pricing. She did offer to make amends for this by picking up the tab if we were to come back to dine there again later in the weekend. We took her up on this kind offer and had a light lunch at BJ's just prior to departing Dublin, Ohio to head to the airport. Colleen made good on her offer to pick up the tab and I greatly appreciated this gesture! I fully intend to visit BJ's again next time I come back to Dublin! Their new thin crust pizza was very good, but so too was everything else we'd tried! The chicken tortilla soup was also outstanding! BJ's has a huge selection of food from which to choose on their menu as well as a lineup of good "house" beers at reasonable prices! I would definitely recommend this place to others!
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Mike C.
I really really like BJ's Brewhouse. I would come here more often, however it gets a bit pricey especially coming as a family. They have an absolutely enormous menu, it always takes me several minutes to figure out what I am in the mood for. Everything I have had here has been good, especially the burgers. The beers are pretty good as well. They have a couple solid year round offerings such as the Jeremiah Red and Tatonka Stout (served on nitro, yum!). The seasonal beers really shine though. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Grand Cru as well as the IPA. They offer most of their beers to go in "growlers" which are half gallon jugs. The service is always fast and friendly and the building is a nice, open atmosphere. I like the upscale warehouse theme, which seems like it would clash but doesn't. It is a little tricky to get here due to the mall traffic, and you have to immediately change lanes and turn in order to get there from 270. Overall, for a chain restaurant, I highly recommend BJ's.
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Tls K.
We've been here several times. The chicken tortilla soup is fabulous. I strongly recommend the french dip sandwich, deep dish pizza and the black cherry cola. On the other hand, we feel this establishment is overpriced. I tend to dine here on my company expense account but not personally. Be careful in the parking lot; it was poorly designed and drivers seem to speed through risking a collision with a pedestrian or another vehicle. For safety, please back into your parking spot.
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Steph L.
This restaurant looked great from the outside, and was nice on the inside.... But the food leaves a little to be desired. Pros: great homemade root beer Cons: uncooked fries (how hard is it to finish cooking fries?) Subpar burgers Overall wont be coming back
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Laura C.
Came here w/ my parents as they had received a gift card. We sat on the patio as it was an Indian Summer evening. While it was nice to have a patio option, you are pretty much sitting in a mall parking lot which is bizarre. They could add some planters around the patio area w/ trees/bushes/flowers to help give a better aesthetic and not be starring at a JCPenny sign and massive asphalt parking lot. Some LED lights around the fencing would be neat too. I noticed they had heaters out there, so presumably you can also go out on the patio in the fall? Foodwise, have everything you could want for sit down bar food. Portions are GIGANTIC (I had a pasta dish - I think it was cajun chicken something or other). Had leftovers that lasted me for 2 additional meals. I'm a fan of leftovers, so definitely get your money's worth. If you don't feel like having leftovers, highly suggest you split your meal when it comes to the pastas. My mom said the place overall reminded her of Champps, in a good way. Beer was yummy too. Service was good - knowledgeable, eager, friendly staff. Was a little hectic as they were pretty busy and had only been open less than 2 weeks. I've been back w/ a friend and we had vodka drinks at the bar on a Monday night. Fantastic sized drinks and typical prices. I thought their bar display was pretty nifty. Lots of bros w/ their bros watching Monday night football on what seems to be good TVs. So might be fun for checking out dudes w/ your lady friends but the dudes just might be too into football to really care!
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Drew S.
Great food. The Red beer was delicious. Try the stuffed mushrooms and the bacon corn fritters. The mahi tacos were also very good.
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Karen S.
I like!! It's a great spot to have a beer after shopping.. Oh it's more then a tip it's a great place. To go!!!
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Gary A.
I visited BJ's for the first time two weeks ago and have been back two more times since. An amazing array of brews and a wide menu. I've found the quality and value to be very good and plan to return.
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Ron D.
I stopped in yesterday afternoon for lunch. I went to sit at the bar and actually passed right by the bartender who was talking to another employee. The bartender kept talking to the employee and didn't even acknowledge me as I walked by. Five minutes later he came over to me. I ordered the Avocado egg rolls and was disappointed. The spicy sauce was good but the egg rolls were very bland. I think Avocados should be cool and fresh not warm and mushy It took the good Avocado flavor away. I had a house red beer and It was flavor-less as well. Nice place but I dont need to go back anytime soon. Other workers there were at the end of the bar talking about a St Patricks day party and using very foul language. Ill pass.
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Gil C.
They have a pretty good/wide selection of food and beer. Their booth seats are very comfortable. Also, they have many TV's inside, so it is a good place to eat and watch a sporting event.
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Erol P.
Stopped in yesterday after we visited the Casino. I have been by it a million times as I get off the 270 exit and heard some positive reviews by friends and family. I wasn't really hungry at all but I did have to eat something, you know what I mean? My wife was hungry for lunch as it was around 3:30 and we had just left our first visit to the Columbus Casino BTW I won on the slots. Anyway, wife ordered the Ma-hi Taco and a house salad, I just ordered the Calamari appetizer - not being that hungry. I also ordered a glass of wine and was ready to order another when I decided to check out their beer list. My appetizer was very good, my wife said the taco was okay. However I am thinking we were just skimming the surface here and not knowing what to order. Like their pizzas and many other items I can think of. The ambiance is excellent, the service very good. The mural on the back wall of farm workers and wheat is a nice mural and reminded me of other similar murals I have seen, has a good effect. Our waitress when asked said to try the Jambalaya, I definitely will on my next trip when I am hungry. Her service was very good, attentive and fast. Although have to admit the place was not that busy when we were there but it doesn't matter. She was very helpful as well. Now about that beer list - I am not much of a beer drinker at all. Every now and then, like 2 times a year I drink beer. Well I think that is about to change - I ordered a BJ Blonde OMG what a wonderful tasting ice cold beer. It was truly excellent. Here I am thinking about going over there right now for another glass or try something else. They know beer! What a nice neighborhood establishment, I know we will be over there many more times. I am lucky I live close enough to be there in 5 minutes,
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Jeffrey S.
Beer selection and appetizer selection are very good. Better than most places. From there it goes down hill a bit. I sampled each plate at the table and my selection seemed to be the best but everything was average. At the table we had Risotto, Seared Ahi Tuna and I had the Chicken Parmesan. Nothing was bad but nothing was great. The server was good but not great. Just an average experience in taste and service. The bill was a little above average in price.
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Angie K.
Pretty impressed that they have a 575 calorie and under menu. I got the chicken salad with peppers and jicama and it was very good. Everytime I come to a BJ's brewhouse there is a wait, this one wasn't as bad at the Polaris Location. Our Wait was only about 5 minutes.
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Alex G.
Good food. Nice atmosphere. The Spring Rolls appetizer - nice start. Deep dish pizza very good. Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza - nice. Peanut Butter Pizookie, a hot half-baked cookie topped w/ ice cream, completed the meal. Only challenge is if you're on a budget. Our meal w/ individual pizzas, spring rolls & shared dessert = $44 w/o tips & drinks. But wonderful for a date or special occasion.
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Tina G.
Not a true soda queen anymore but since they offered unlimited refills of their handcrafted root beer, cream soda, orange and black cherry sodas, we tried all four of them! So refreshingly clean-tasting. Aside from that the food is good. Avocado rolls. Lemon Chicken Pasta and salad of a fried chicken kind seemed to have taken a back seat to the sodas! I haven't tasted the beer yet. ...... More later!
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Jeremy H.
Let's just start this off by pointing out the obvious. This place wants to be a cheaper Cheesecake Factory. Fact: The food and service is nothing like the Cheesecake Factory. My wife likes to eat here as they offer some Gluten Free options including a gluten free pizza. Gluten free restaurants are few and far between so those few that offer a menu for the Celiac crowd get business even if the food and service is awful. My biggest beef with this place...parties of 5. That's right, does your party include 5 people? If so you are fucked! They have 2-3 tables specifically for parties of 5. So if you get there and tell the hostest you have a party of 5, you will see parties of 4, 6, and 8 come in, give there name to the hostest 20 minutes after you, and get seated 20 minutes before you. Absolutelyfreakingridiculous! I complained to the manger immediately as I'm not your typical hipster girl yelper who sees Yelp as a place to get revenge after the fact. If I have a problem with a place, I let them know, to their faces, immediately. Just think of how the quality of Yelp reviews would increase if you had to speak with the manager about your experience before reviewing? Anyways, the manager said he'd see what he could do...which was nothing. No putting a chair on a table for 4, no giving us a table for 6. We will never go here again because of this. Also the food just isn't good, nor is the micro-brew beer and I've tried most of them. Pretty poor excuse for beer. I know for a fact the last three times we have came here, our food wasn't prepared right, or it just didn't taste well. You're far better off going to the Cheesecake Factory, it will cost you a few more bucks, but it's going to be on another level.
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Ryan L.
We went to BJ's for lunch after shopping at Polaris one Saturday morning. We got seated very quickly (less than 5 minutes). The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. It's not too classy, but is a bit nicer than your average sports bar. However, they still sport TVs with multiple games. The bar itself is very nice too. The service was great. Our waitress was very nice and extremely prompt. Never had an empty glass, very helpful with the menu, and always in a good mood. As for the food, everything I tried was delicious and everything I didn't try looked amazing. I got the Jalapeno Burger which was amazing. The fried jalapenos added some very good flavor, the bun was fresh, and the meat was very good quality. I got thin fries, which were good, but the wedge fries were seasoned, and looked like they might be a little better. The prices aren't terrible, but are a little high for an every day lunch ($10 for a sandwich and fries). Overall, I was very, very impressed with BJ's and will likely return next time I'm at Polaris. And to top it all off, I got a free mug after buying a $50 gift card!
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Chuck G.
Great service - each had the roost beef dip sandwich and fries very good will definitely return. Pizza and homemade root beer next with cookie and Ice cream dessert
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Tony C.
Everything has really good flavor. Server wasn't great. Tortilla soup was best I have had, chicken noodle was excellent, flat bread pizza was great!
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Steve D.
From beginning to end: Act I - The Waiting Game 7:00 PM - check in on a busy Friday night and we are told that it will take 30-40 minutes to seat two. 7:45 PM - check with front to see how much longer it will be to seat us. We are told that there are seven (no, wait...four! - this is how the conversation really went) parties ahead of us and it would be another 20 minutes - 1/2 hour. 7:53 - Have a brief discussion with the better half as to whether we should take off to Macaroni Grill. Just as we decide to turn in the buzzer, it goes off and we are seated promptly at 8. Lesson here: Hostess - be HONEST! If it's going to be an hour, tell me it's going to be an hour! If there are seven parties ahead of me, do not change stories midstream and tell me it will be four! Act II - Table Service and Food - The waiter took a little longer than usual getting us our water. - BJ's prides itself on its rainbow (IPA - Dark Stout) of handcrafted beers, but 4.95 for a pint is a touch steep. That is about the price you would pay for something from CBC at their restaurants (CBC or Milestone 229) and those are fresh from the brewery. The beer was fine for what it was, though. - The food is entirely satisfactory. It is filling, it tastes good, the portions are huge. I especially liked the menu entry for "tiny" appetizers, because it meant that the wife and I did not have to "settle" on one giant appetizer to share and could get two smaller ones: ones we actually wanted. - Observation: I know this is a new restaurant, but the waitstaff looks like they are absolutely on the edge of panic the entire time. Second observation: the menu is HUGE, and features a veritable globetrotting feast: Mexican, Italian, French, American, etc. I prefer restaurants that pick a niche and do things well. Act III - Denouement BJ's is on par with Cheesecake Factory (especially because of the 20-page menus at each). You will get good food there, it will cost you about 15 bucks a person, you will be full, and you will likely take leftovers. There is nothing there I would go out of my way to eat, but if someone suggested it, I would go again - PROVIDED that the host / hostesses and the rest of the front of house learned what they were doing. I watched people leave mid-wait, which usually does not happen if you honestly inform people and customers can modify their expectations accordingly.
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Febre Z.
A 10 minute wait becomes 30, a 30 minute wait turns into 1 hour. The wait to eat at BJ's is only a testament to Tuttle area's desperate need for new and better dining experiences. If anything, the receptionist just needs to be better at estimating or more honest about how long the wait is going to be. The "squeaky wheel" seems to get the oil... DON'T BE A SQUEAKY WHEEL! Call ahead. BJ's is known for their pizza, which is an awesome treat especially when they're nice enough to offer samples of it while guests waited to be seated. The layout of the place is also pretty smart. Come in, get your seating transponder, and head right to the big open bar for their draft selections. Of course it's within your right to load up on more pizza once you get seated, but the rest of their menu is definitely worth exploring. Call ahead. 'Typical with places like Cheesecake Factory, Champs or Spaghetti Warehouse, the entrees come in portions for 2, but not to worry. A recommended course: - order a handcrafted beer - grab one, or two (if splitting) of the SMALLER appetizers - eat HALF of your entree (awesome dishes like the New Orleans Jambalaya or the Parmesan Crusted Chicken) - box the rest - then finish with a Red Velvet Pizookie for dessert If you're lucky, you will leave with pain from fullness and joy from tastiness. Oh and.....call ahead.
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H K.
I prefer local, but i have to admit, BJ's is pretty darn good. A great variety of food to satisfy any palate. I like the grilled Mahi fish tacos. Beer is good. Service is spotty - sometimes great, sometimes not. Consistent quality in the food is to be appreciated.
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Nijole T.
We went right when they opened and for a chain it is really very nice here! The service is good and the food above your average standard chain restaurant fare! Exstensive menu that made it so hard for to chose, I would recommend going with a bunch of friends so you can sample as much as possible. Not being as fortunate, I did the usual and talked my husband and son into ordering as much as possible and the vegatarian options were left up to me. We started with the best beginnings combo featurung Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Mozzarella Sticks, Avocado Egg Rolls and Santa Fe Spring Rolls The men enjoyed the cheese sticks while the rest was all upto me and I did not mind one bit, all was delicious and really a huge platter, this is one combo really worth the money! I also had the potstickers which were great as well. My husband had the gourmet mac n cheese which was very very good, rich and gooey just like it is supposed to be! With that he had the Piranha Pale Ale Chili Cheeseburger, it was really like they stated a true knife and fork sandwhich, while it was good, it was a bit messy and soggy for him. I had the whole wheat pizza with Flame grilled Portobello mushrooms, balsamic vinaigrette marinated oven roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh thyme, parsley, Fontina cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze which makes me want it all over again just reading this, it was so damn good and right up my alley! Along with that I had the seared Ahi salad with their amazing sesame dressing. Needless to say we were pretty stuffed the rest of the evening but it was well worth it! One of the top dining choices at Tuttle, great for the family, there really is something for every tastebud!
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Jana H.
Everything was delicious! We took our family of four boys there for dinner while in Columbus on a business trip. Everyone loved the freshly made root beer, creme soda, orange soda and black cherry soda. The two older boys had bison burgers, which they said were okay. My husband and I split the balsamic glazed chicken. Very tasty, but a little small for two people. So of course I had to try a "pizookie" for dessert. Being gluten intolerant, I ordered the gluten free chocolate chip. SO amazing! My 14 year old had the double chocolate and also loved it. The kids have been begging us to go back so they can have the homemade soda again. The prices were decent; for a family of six we spent a little more than $15/person.
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Angela N.
Been here twice in past week and great as usual. Sometimes menu is overwhelming so I just make the waitstaff suggest good stuff. Love the nutty brunette! My fav brew!
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Patty B.
I have eaten there 3 times and ordered from them via Cafe Courier delivery. i have tried several different menu items. all have been very good in terms of both quality and quantity. Good "stick-to-your-ribs" type of food. The service is equally attentive and efficient regardless of whether I am with others or solo dining, a factor that I always make an extra effort to note. I'm not much of a beer-drinker but I have enjoyed the beers I had there. It's close to home and prices are reasonable so I will definitely be back.
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Ryan S.
BJ's is good. I love the large beer selection and their own brews. I've always had really good meals here, too. The Jambalaya was very good and the Fish Tacos were delicious as well. I'll definitely continue to go here. Only problem is that there is frequently a line.
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Wayne B.
Food and service are great. They also have terrific beer. On one visit, service was a bit spotty and I just mentioned to the manager. He insisted on comping me the entire meal for 4 people. I said that was not necessary, I just wanted him to know because I really liked the restaurant and wanted them to know. He absolutely insisted and apologized for a less than perfect experience. This is the type of service that makes you come back.
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Michael D.
Love this place! The food has always been very good, and the portions are great. I always have leftovers to take to work for lunch! I have avoided going during the busy times and always have great service. The pizookie is very good, but it is actually a copy of a dessert that I had previously at ESPN's restaurants. The ESPN version is better (and bigger). If I am at Polaris, this is one of the few places I would go to.
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Kurt B.
Beer, pizza, and happy hour are the only good things about this place.
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Miss J.
Food is great, but a little pricey. Love the maui pork chops with the roasted potatoes and steamed green beans. Pizookie is delicious too. Would have given more stars but the wait was awful.
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Heather B.
I was very impressed by the building and the decor. It's amazing how much $$$ went into this restaurant. Anyway, we were lucky and found some seats at the bar to watch a little football, have a beer or 3, and some dinner. It was great! The food, the beer, the TVs. The only complaint is that the bartender didn't really know about the beers and she wasn't overly friendly. She wasn't rude, just reserved, concentrating maybe. Anyway, I will definitely make this a place to visit often.
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Will C.
Great food and good beer. Pizza was good but the food was a tad too salty which is not surprising of a "chain style" restaurant definitely will go back. Beer selection is killer and anybody who likes beer will see it's a great selection. Something for everyone
(4)
Lisa k.
Service good. Food good and was great seeing the manager active on the floor. KUDOS!
(5)
Steve F.
Beautiful building...I had a few appetizers with friends, all were decent. Really enjoyed the crafted pumpkin beer. Plan to return soon for a more well rounded meal.
(4)
K B.
We went to this business on Friday, October 19, 2012. The design is cool and inviting. The people, service, was something totally different. I was extremely impressed with the homemade root beer, it was a little too sweet. I ordered the Miso Salmon, red peppers, snow peas, rice and another vegetable. Although the salmon was moist it had no flavor to it. No lemon pepper, or zesty lemon, or any other seasonings that would warrant paying $12.95. I recieved a nice size piece of salmon, but the snow peas and red peppers amounted to 8 pieces at best. If I return it will be on someone's else's tab.
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Scott D.
Food is good but service isn't great and they do not have wifi, hello it's almost 2012 get it together. Returning to the service, My waitress was obvioulsy challanged becasue she had no clue what the specials were for the day, she had to go find out and told us it was $1 off drafts I then asked her about the food specials that I saw on the table tent menu, she replied, "ohh those are specials I guess also". When our food arrived she dropped our bill automatically. I told her we were going to eat more and have drinks and watch the NFL games so she then took the bill. About an 30 minutes after we finished our half priced mini pizzas and had a few more beers, I ordered another mini pizza. She put my order in and then came back within 3 minutes and handed me the bill again, I then asked are you leaving or something? Which she said she wasnt but I felt rushed and not welcomed when we were ordering plenty of food and drinks. I then just told her to box my food up and that we were leaving. I pulled the manager aside and asked why she had dropped my check off twice already before we had even touched our food and recieved the 2nd portion of it. He stated that is what they do during lunch, I told him it was Sunday people are in here to eat and watch games and it wasnt very good for bussiness in my opinion. Also they had no wifi in the place and have no plan to have it for their customers, well BJ's is out for work lunch work meetings. I will give BJ's a 3 star becasue this location is fairly new, the food was good, and the beer was good also. I hope BJ's can get it together for my next trip.
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Charles O.
Wide variety of draft beer. Service was average. Food was also average. I had a burger that was charred more than I prefer. I would go again for the beer and plenty of televisions for the sports especially while my wife is shopping in the mall.
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K M.
When we arrived place looked packed and thought we would never get in but to my surprise we were seated rather quickly. Never been to this restaurant but my co workers love the place. I ordered a burger. Food and service was good.
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Maria L.
Not a bad place. I love the homemade root beer that they have! Everything is pretty tasty!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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Jay P.
Just had lunch here today and had no complaints. The service was good, the food arrived quickly and the large screen TV was showing the final round of the golf tournament. We ordered the avocado spring rolls as an appetizer and they were fabulous. Our waitress said they are the #1 appetizer on the menu and we believed her. For lunch I had a ham, turkey and bacon sandwich. It came with a side salad and had Swiss cheese and a slaw of some kind on it, it was all very tasty. My companion had the buffalo bacon burger, with wedge fries. His plate was HUGE! What he really liked though was the black cherry soda they offer, which is house made. We did not have dessert, as we were stuffed! This was my first lunch visit but it will not be my last. We did not stay long enough to learn who won the golf match, so please keep that information to yourself until I can get home.
(4)Mandi S.
BJ's is similar to Cheesecake Factory - a lot to choose from and it's all good. Don't go if you are indecisive.....like me. :) The food selection is bountiful and the beer selection is great.
(3)T P.
Always but always good service, decent food and smile on the faces that welcomes you here every time you think a place to eat and spend quality time with the loved ones. Been to all of them in Columbus, número uno reason for me to revisit this chain is Consistency which is the main success reason in restaurant business. Go ahead try it. The only reason it is 4 from 4.40 is that it is chain and nothing that I have eaten is out of this world.
(4)Angela H.
Get the jambalaya! It's really good. It says it comes in a spicy sauce but it's really not saucy or that spicy. However, it has amazing flavor and a good proportion of meat to rice. But make sure you save room for a pizookie. Seriously you can't go to BJ's and not get a pizookie. All of the flavors are soooo good.
(4)Jesse G.
I actually love this restaurant and went there twice within 4 days. Convenient location to the mall and hotels. Food and beer choices are awesome. I will say we were underwhelmed with our dinners this time. The sirloin steaks we had were not good. Mine tasted old and my brother's was very dry. All of the other food was good and the service was good.
(4)Michelle S.
Every time they have a seasonal beer I try it and it never disappoints. I love that the staff knows their stuff and makes selections so much easier. A good mojito is hard to find in Ohio and theirs are pretty good. A bit on the sweet side though. If you came to drink, you're at the right place! Don't forget to order the gourmet Mac and cheese. They serve it nice and hot, it's so flavorful full of bacon and cheese. Goodness in every bite. Their entrees are pretty good too. I really enjoyed their lighter side of the menu such as the bbq bison burger and fries... Their prices are decent. In a nut shell this place has a great atmosphere, drink selection, and reasonably price good food. Bonus! You can take home their beers if you love it that much!
(5)Mirabelle L.
Had an okay experience. New Orleans jambalaya was decent, yet the service was extremely slow...it took a really long time for us to get food...
(3)K E.
As always,a wonderful experience. We both loved the North Beach Mahi Mahi and Shrimp. It was light and filling and of course we started with a salad because we love that too. The only suggestion I would make would be to add a roll or piece of bread because the broth is so good, I think that would be a great compliment!
(5)Beth A.
I have eaten at the BJ's at Polaris and wasn't terribly impressed but that was years ago so back in town with 5 others to feed we decided to give this location a shot. Receptionist was great our waiter not so much, very slow service, made a few requests with our food order and none of them happened. The Calamari was awful and the majority was the multiple tentacles and they were over cooked, dessert was asked without chocolate ice cream and it came with chocolate ice cream. We closed the restaurant so no time for do overs... Food was decent service not impressed
(3)Carmen P.
This is my second time to this restaurant in the same week. Employees were really nice and our waitress was always checking on us and making us feel like home. I love the Santa Fe with grilled salmon salad. I even brought my baby the second time with no issues. I definitely recommend this place!
(5)Brittney F.
Despite having to wait for over 30 minutes with having call ahead sitting, the meal was great! I had a BBQ chicken deep dish pizza mini size :) very good and filling! Their regular pizzas are also very tasty. The menu is literally a textbook...so much to choose from! I would recommend their pizzas out of everything though. The best part of the meal? The pazookies! Omg I swear I could eat one of these every day! Fresh out of the oven cookie topped with vanilla ice cream, how could you go wrong?! Recommend the chocolate chunk and peanut butter :) The service? It was pretty good for the most part! One of the orders got messed up but they comped a dessert because of it, which was very nice of them! (And we didn't even complain) I'd love to come back here for a small meal and try a few of their tasty cocktails and brews!
(4)Danielle H.
My husband and I went here for dinner our first night in town. We saw how many cars were in the parking lot at 8pm on a Monday so we hoped that meant this was a good place and boy did they not disappoint. My husband had the bison burger and I had a roast beef sandwich. The beef was tender and had little fat. The aujuis and horseradish complemented the sandwich nicely. We ended with the chocolate chip cookie served with ice cream and that was so delicious. We really enjoyed our dinner and would go back if we come out here again.
(4)Stacey R.
Had dinner with a group of coworkers this is our normal spot that we choose to eat out at when we have aargh group. Service is always hit or miss. Food was good not the fastest we have ever received our food. I got the Parmesan crusted chicken and a white chocolate macadamia pizookie for dessert. I will certainly go back it's decent food for a decent price .
(4)Long T.
Great food, great services! Just love this place with many selections. I personally like the avocado egg rolls.
(5)Melissa G.
This is the best place I have ever eaten! Great drinks, food, and service! I can't wait to come here again! But for now I'll have great dreams.
(5)Linda E.
I completely enjoyed this place. Went there today for a holiday lunch with my sister and her husband who were in from San Diego and we had a wonderful time. We got there about 12:30 and were seated immediately. I'll start by saying the service was great and we got our food in a reasonable amount of time. But who wants to rush in a place like this? We were content just hanging out and enjoying the company of each other. We got 3 appetizers to share between us all; chicken wings, calamari and shrimp lettuce wraps. Completely delicious. My sis said the shrimp lettuce wraps were a wonderful blend of different flavors. And I agreed that they were yummy. The wings were big and meaty and the calamari, although it could have used a little more seasoning (but comes with two dipping sauces) was crispy but not overcooked. There are tons of appetizers, tons of different salads, lots of main entrees, lots of sandwiches and soups, different types of pizza... you'll definitely take some time looking at the menu. But that's okay, the atmosphere is totally kick-back and not the kind of place to just rush in and out of. Then for our main courses my sis got the shrimp, kale and brussels sprouts salad. I got the cob salad and clam chowder. My son's dad got the bison burger, my son got the club sandwich and my sister's hubby got a sausage and artichoke pizza. Everything was enjoyed. Not one complaint about any of the food. Will definitely be back.
(4)WrenchinAllDay ..
We went for lunch right at opening on a Sunday. The restaurant wasn't busy and was fast to seat us. This was our first time here I enjoyed the atmosphere of the place location is weird but not impossible to deal with. We were impressed by the menu it takes 5-6 pages just to get through the drinks and then the food section was just as many pages lots to choose from. We ordered a burger and a pizza to split and we enjoyed all the food but the burger was a little under cooked for how I ordered it but not inedible. Pizza was good and a nice change of pace getting a good deep dish in an area of the country where thin pizza is dominate. Over all we liked it and plan to return.
(4)Halley A.
Food was good but service was not! Took 15 min get my wine and water with lemon (water was served with no lemon). Plate was dirty or something when my salad was served or salad was prepared hours before it was served. It has a very "chain" restaurant feel. Waitress never asked if I wanted another drink.
(2)J. P.
Went here last night with some girl friends. We had salads and a flatbread pizza that were delicious. Apparently, though this is a Brewhouse, you can only have two beers, because our waiter pretended like he didn't hear me when I asked for another beer and continued to offer me water like I was drunk or something. That was really disappointing because I LOVE draft beer. I was with my friends and we were being a little loud, but I was certainly not over-served with two beers in the 3 hours we were there. I ordered a buffalo chicken pizza to go for my fiancé. We were both disappointed when I got home and the $25 pizza he was looking forward to had NO CHICKEN! Surprise! Wing sauce and celery only! Not impressed. 2 stars because the food we did have that was prepared correctly was really good. Everything else, not so much.
(2)Jessica R.
Everyone is bound to find something they like on their menu. It's huge! And so is their drink list. Awesome selection of beers, along with their own selection made by them. The food is always on point. Not a bad chain to try! Try their avocado egg rolls. You will not be disappointed.
(4)John D.
First time @BJ's. Nice menu with many choices. Southwest rolls were a great appetizer. Steaks were cooked well. A little too much salt in the seasoning, baker a little undercooked. Tortilla soup was very good. Prompt, not over bearing service. It's definitely a go back.
(3)Cathi H.
sitting here on a snowy Sunday night. probably 10 tables in the place and the food is sub par...again! I ordered a side salad that literally had 4 pieces of lettuce! and an Italian pizza with no toppings! dont get me started on the dirty glasses! last time for us...won't be back.
(1)Chas M.
Huge restaurant and huge menu. Kind of reminds me of a Cheesecake Factory. Servers were all very cool without being stuffy. Food was good but the beer was suprisingly good. Most chain places have over-processed, watery brews but this place had super full flavored beers. The Imperial Stout was almost too much. But Im a big boy and I drank it with a smile. That explains the naked pushups in the parking lot I was doing after three of them bad boys...
(4)Kevin B.
Went and dined with a group of 8 on Thursday evening. Waitress was nice. I felt great after work. Had the jalepeno burger and wedges. Got the meat cooked medium well. Went to bed after and the next morning had the runs and vomited all day Friday. Food poisoning I believe. Not sure if it was the meat or not. My sister said her manager went three times. Had the burgers and also got sick the very next day each time! I have never ever been sick off of any cooked meat before. Will not go back here and do not recommend. Be careful. If I get dragged into this place I will indeed have just a pizza. With no meat. Other than that, service was great and friendly. Wait time was around 45 minutes for a table our size on a Thursday. Had a good time though besides falling ill.
(2)Steve B.
Lazy Tuesday evening dinner with some friends (7 of us in total), was super busy... Service was ok, if a little slow, food was pretty average in my opinion. This is the second time I've dined here - I don't think I'll be back... I know it's a 'sports bar' or whatever it claims to be - but hearing a conversation from across the table was virtually impossible... (especially with screaming babies at the next table!)... Overall I rate this place as average. It's a shame the food wasn't 'exceptional' as then all the rest would seem insignificant...
(3)Mel S.
A friend of mine loves to go here for happy hour. So I have been here quite a few times. I wouldn't say that it is an amazing place or anything really sticks out that I would rave about. However, the last time I went there (2/26/15) the service was great, drinks were perfect, and food was good. It is a good place to check out if you haven't been there before. Not sure I would go for dinner but if I do, I'll update my review.
(3)Colby C.
Better than Applebee's but not by much...happy hour pizza was 6 out of 10...beer good....lighting was little bright for a pub....take the kids not the date.
(3)Traci P.
First visit: food was hot and fresh and service spot-on, however, this was during slow work week pre lunch time. Second visit: parking lot was packed, busy Friday dinner time. We were seated within 15 minutes, service, and food were outstanding! Will definitely return!
(5)Cindi B.
Was there for lunch today, restaurant was busy, but bar seating was available, we waited at least 10 minutes before someone came over. It then took another 15 minutes before we even ordered. We were there for over 1 1/2 hours, glad we were not on our lunch break. The food was awesome , they need faster servers!!
(2)Dave S.
The food was wonderful! Portions were plentiful. The quality was great I got mahi and scallops and mahi was fishy but it's suppose to be now the scallops were amazing not tough or rubbery like most places or over cooked! Service was Good they didn't mess Anything up but I will be returning thanks
(4)Shelly M.
We stopped for drinks following a wedding rehearsal. It was a Friday night and we didn't have reservations. The place was packed! We preferred to sit outside, but the hostess informed our party that the patio was closed for the evening due to the weather. She asked a manager-esque character and he also denied our request. However, after much pleading, he folded. It was no longer raining after all! (On a related note: The air conditioning units above the bar were trickling more condensation than mother nature.) The experience was mediocre, but it definitely could have been worse. 3.5 stars.
(4)George H.
Kitchen staff struggles but food was tasty! Need to work on the plating, I sent dish back due to the look and feel that the staff placed food on a dirty dish. I was assured that what looked like the remains of old salad was in reality the garnish! Needs better oversight of kitchen staff and wait staff should monitor presentations before they are brought to the table. Good Luck!
(2)Walt S.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is a very nice place for lunch.... but... BUYER BEWARE! Arrive before 12 Noon on a weekday or suffer the consequences of a lengthy wait. A good sign that the food and service is good.... but I hate waiting. The food is above par at BJ's - and the servers will listen to you if you've got something you'd like to try. EXAMPLE: There are three salads on the lunch menu: garden, cobb, honey crisp. They're all chicken-based presentations. Me? I asked for blackened salmon as a substitute on the cobb salad and it was a good lunch portion and the salmon was cooked to perfection. My co-lunchers got a personal pizza (cheese) and it was consumed with glee while the other got a gooey-looking chicken sandwich. One thing that was on the "weak" side was a side - chips and salsa. Of course, what can you do to make that app better than most? Dunno. But industry standard corn chips (yellow and red) with a small cup of a sauce that was a mix between salsa and marinara sauce was disappointing. BJ's is pushing what a lot of restaurants are pushing these days and that's craft style brew. A full menu of what's being poured is front and center in the servers' minds and that's cool. But beers during a business hour lunch? Uh.... c'mon. But maybe I'm the prude. I like their interior presentation. The bar is cool looking. The patio is smallish and not all that good looking since seated there you'll be looking at Tuttle Mall... but it's summer and you're outdoors. Try BJ's. You'll enjoy it, I believe.
(4)Nikki R.
I've been here multiple times and have never been too satisfied with the quality of the food. On my last visit I had "Deep dish lasagna" and the description said it had Italian sausage in it. I only found one piece of sausage in it and it seemed to just be ravioli with sauce on time. On my previous visit the service was mediocre too. The only thing I like at this restaurant is the wide variety on the menu, the environment, and the dessert.
(2)Cristin S.
I have been to BJs on two different occasions. Both times were fine but had issues that were fixed. We had a good selection of drinks. First time we had their beer second time we had their house brewed root beer and cream soda. Yum! The first time we got the calamari which was not very good, it was too tough sort of like eating the hard part of someone's earlobe. But everything else we got was good (buffalo pizza and jalapeño burger). The second time our food was great but our server forgot our salads, she quickly fixed the problem and took the salads off of our check. Overall they have a really nice patio and think that BJs would be a good place to bring friends to sit on the patio to have a couple drinks and snacks.
(3)Jeff R.
Went here tonight with some new friends. Their clam chowder in the bread bowl was excellent. I like how they made the bread bowl crunchy. Excellent food and service. I also like their mobile app. We were able to use the app to put us on waiting list for seats. It was also nice to be able to pay for the food with the app. We definitely will be going here again. :)
(5)Marc S.
Good food, place is most of the time pretty packed. Used to eat the burgers there and they are good. The beer they make is delicious. I recently discovered that I have to eat gluten, nut, egg and lactose free and guess what.... they have a gluten-free menu and they offer a gluten-free beer. Nothing else to add. Would go there anytime.
(4)Christopher V.
I visited BJ's multiple times while in town for business and enjoyed experience! They have a diverse array of their own local brews plus a full line-up of national and regional beers. The food menu, like the beer, has so many options that you're bound to find something to your liking. Try the Atlantic Salmon dinner or the turkey bacon sandwich for lunch. Both are great! Excellent service as well!
(4)Chris M.
Went for lunch. Bad service. Lettuce in salad was all brown and wilted. Soup came out cold. Won't return.
(1)Brian F.
I went here last night. I'd been to the other location once for a birthday and came away pretty happy. Last night was no different. We had the avocado egg rolls to start, and my friends thought they were extremely spicy. I thought they were just fine, but I like spicy food a lot, so I may not be the best judge. I liked them and would order them again. I also had one of their Porters. It was good, don't know if it was anything special, and it would have been nice if I would have been given the dollar off for happy hour, but, apparently, that's only good for the bar area. I got the boneless wings. They were good. They were around $10, which seems a little pricy for what I got. I did enjoy the taste, and they were definitely spicy enough to catch my attention. Next time, I will probably try the spiciest wings they have though. Overall, it's a good place to meet up with friends or grab a bite to eat.
(3)Tim S.
3.5 stars. This is a brew pub with solid food and a good selection. They are obviously known for the beer and it's not amazing but it satisfies and it's nice to try what they have available at that time. I have been happy with their flatbread pizzas especially. This feels like a nice place to roll up to with a couple buddies, split a few apps, have a flight of beer or two and be on your way.
(3)Sally S.
Disappointing Cobb - Ordered takeout and assumed the Cobb would have grilled chicken. Instead it was topped with unsavory deli-cubed turkey (I think). So awful! My son's burger and fries were top-notch, hence the 3 stars.
(3)Teri D.
It's a chain, the food is the same at all of them which is basically ok, our server was very nice though and took extra pains to make sure nothing was in my salad that I was allergic to. That was very nice. My only complaint about this place is getting in and out of it is a bit of a chore as you have to deal with everyone coming in and out of the mall. It can get dodgey.
(3)Tim A.
Great restaurant, HUGE menu. Would've earned a 5 star rating, but my sirloin was a little tough and our bill was provided before desert arrived. Overall, I highly recommend giving it a try!
(4)Will P.
I like the little pizzas This is a great happy hour and lunch place to go. Drink specials are awesome and the personal pizzas are discounted. Speaking of personal pizzas, they are very delicious. Great portion size, packed with flavor. Versatile enough to enjoy for a sporting event or date night
(3)David B.
Wow... Food ROCKED!!! Beers were flowing like water and I just tipped my head back!!!! I had about a million ales and also offered a double IPA and wow....Tasted like a Dortmunder but not...More subtle and not NEARLY as dangerous!!!! Woke the next morning a bit worn but no headache and that was a bonus! So in a nut would I recomment BJ's ABSOLUTELY~!! I LOVE BJ's!!!!!!
(4)Vanessa H.
I love their gigantic overstuffed bake potatoes. I went to other locations and they do not have them! Food was great and love their beers. It was also a great first time for my kid brother.
(4)Ness S.
Positives: Nice atmosphere, good drinks, a good place to go for a laid back night out. Mostly pizza/burger type of place although they have other items on the menu as well. But better quality then say a Buffalo Wild Wings type of place although not as fun on game night. Negatives: the burgers are just average plenty of better places in the Columbus area, although the pizzas are not too bad. I'll try it once in a while but nothing stands out.
(3)Njeri M.
I ordered the roast beef dip sandwich, and it didn't taste as good as I had hoped. The horseradish sauce that came for dipping (kind of) redeemed the flavor. Their fries were delicious, though. I'd come back and try something else (like the black n blue burger) and see how it tasted before I make any concrete conclusions about this restaurant.
(3)Karen W.
Stopped in here on New Years Eve for lunch with some friends from church. Didn't know what to expect, but the service here was phenomenal. I believe our waitress was Kim. Anyways, we had some appetizers and we all ordered our own meal. The food was prompt and very delicious. We will definitely be back again soon!
(4)J B.
While in town for an OSU game we were looking for something for dinner and stumbled on this place. Great selection of craft beers and a pretty extensive menu and the place was busy which is always a good sign. Both of us ordered from the lighter side menu one salmon and one mahi mahi. Both dishes were cooked well and more than enough for a meal. No real need to worry about not enough to eat. As far as beer, the Jeremiah Red was my favorite with the seasonal coming in a close second with Oktoberfest. One last thought- try the pikoozies for dessert you will not be disappointed, we split a regular size half chocolate chip half peanut butter, GREAT dessert! Will definitely stop again next time in town.
(5)Chris B.
Cheap lunch, huge menu, iffy service. If you go during lunch hours during the week you can get decent service but going for dinner or any other time of the week forget about it. Lots of the wait staff seem very young or inexperienced. More importantly there seems to be a disconnect between management and table waiting. It took my friends group 15 mins to get drinks and 45 mins to get appetizers for dinner. On a positive note, did I mention the menu? Beer selection is fairly decent as well.
(3)Michael S.
Had dinner here last night and while the atmosphere was pretty ok, the food was so/so. The waitress, who was real great I might add, gushed over the deep dish pizzas. So, since the menu is Cheesecake Factory size, I decided to give the Five Meat pizza a try. Lots of meat on top, decent crust, but otherwise flavorless - needed way more sauce and cheese. So, if u order one - ask for extra sauce!! The beers are pretty good, not too many of the nasty overpowering IPAs..... Would give it a try again.
(3)Laura J.
We stopped in for a Sunday afternoon lunch on our way through Columbus and had a fine lunch. We chose it mostly because my husband's initials are BJ. My husband had a hamburger topped with chili that was really good. I had a stuffed potato that was also great. I recommend that you skip the side salad as it was yuk bagged lettuce. Other than the salad, it was a great lunch. I didn't enjoy our server very much. She spent a lot of time trying to sell extra items to us and no time bringing things that didn't add to the bill. It was like she was trying a little too hard to do all of the selling that they taught in the training class and as a result she didn't seem sincere. She brought mustard for my husband's hamburger about half way through the meal, and only refilled my water after I was completely done eating. Still, service aside, we'd go back if we were on a road trip and saw the sign from the freeway.
(3)Charlotte C.
I really enjoy the atmosphere, the large variety of choices, fair prices, and the amazing pizookie desserts.
(4)Marissa C.
This was our first visit to this particular location, but we have enjoyed the chain before. Although it looked quite crowded when we arrived around dinnertime, we were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves seated right away. The server was attentive, and although he forgot to bring out a drink initially, was quick to fix the problem. My husband and I decided to try the two for $19.95 deal, which turned out to be a great choice. We each got a salad, which is then followed by a medium pizza and then the signature BJ's dessert, a pizookie, to share. I went with a House Salad and my husband with the Caesar. Both were pretty standard, a nice way to start the meal. For the pizza, we went with a sausage and mushroom on gluten-free thin crust. It was delicious as always, and there was no upcharge for the toppings or gluten-free crust. It was our first time trying the pizookie - it was amazing!! We had the gluten-free chocolate chip, and it was soooo delicious. It comes out warm and gooey in its own little skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream. There are several other varieties, too, for those who can eat gluten. The restaurant itself was very nice and clean. There is a cute little patio outside, although it does face into the mall parking lot. We really enjoyed our visit here and would definitely come again.
(5)Kate Q.
Not impressed. This place had an affinity for iceberg lettuce, too much salad dressing, and deep fried food options. I've read that there is a gluten free menu, but one was never made available to me tonight - even after I told the server about my food allergies. The food was mediocre at best and the service was OK, but nothing wonderful. The only person at our table who LOVED their meal? My two year old. She was a happy camper with her chicken fingers and smiley face potatoes (yes - they have round fries with smiley faces on them. Toddler heaven.). All in all, this is a great place to take a child for typical kid food, but not a place that I would want to visit again.
(2)Doug O.
The food here is pretty good, and the beer is pretty well done, but the service was awful. My wife and I each ordered a drink with our food and the server IDed us. I understand, that's her job, even though we're nowhere close to 21. But when we had out of state IDs (we're pretty new to Ohio), she freaked out, nearly wouldn't serve us, and then said she had to consult with her manager before she could serve us. The manager came over and gave us our IDs back and served us, but was very wary of us. He served us the rest of our meals, as our original server never returned, and he seemed completely on edge the entire time. It was a strange experience where we were made to feel bad simply because our IDs were from out of state, which was uncalled for since I'm 32, balding, and fairly weathered looking. Which is too bad, because otherwise I think we would have enjoyed our dining experience.
(2)Lynn D.
Good pub food and a terrific selection of beer. Got here at happy hour and still managed to find a shaded place in the patio. Looking forward to returning and trying more of the interesting menu
(4)Eric L.
I'd never heard of BJ's before, but decided to visit while in Columbus on business. The deep-dish BJ's Favorite pizza was flavorful, with a tender crust that was still robust enough to pick up - no fork needed, except for the toppings that tumbled off in their plenty. My only complaint might be in the onions' power - their strength tended to beat the other ingredients into hiding. I paired the pizza with a Jeremiah Red Irish ale, which was well-crafted, but lacked anything to really distinguish itself from any other amber or red ale. It was satisfactory, but wholly forgettable. I finished with a macadamia nut Pizookie - a deep-dish cookie with vanilla I've cream. While delicious, and the perfect finish to my meal, it really should be shared by two or more people. I learned later that the dessert was well over 1,000 calories - more than the rest of my meal combined. Service was excellent, prompt, and professional. The food was fresh and hot, with excellent flavor. I would both recommend the restaurant and return if I find myself in the area.
(4)Ryan S.
BJs has a huge selection of food. If you haven't found a favorite and especially if you're hungry, this can lead to not being able to decide on a dish and inevitable frustration almost. Once deciding you really can't go wrong though. They have delicious food and everything from appetizers to their sandwiches, salads (crispy chicken salad rocks) and awesome pizzas are sure to please. Drink menu is also extensive with a variety of draft beers, BJs own brewed beers and great cocktail creations. BJs can get pretty busy sometimes so if you see a long line they do have first come first serve seating in the bar area. If you're really smart, they also allow call ahead seating which can cut your wait time down once you arrive. They have a frequent dining card that's pretty good and their email list gives nice additional benefits like free apps and free pizookies (if you don't know what those are, make sure to order one for dessert, you won't be sorry). Ryan
(4)Brandon Heights Yelper S.
Nice chain brewery / restaurant that does it all with a book length menu. Quality is pretty good.
(4)Bernie D.
This place is a 3 star restaurant with a 5 star beer selection. Most micro brewery restaurant will only serve their brewed beers, but BJ's has a number of other brews on tap along with their own brews. I enjoyed their pirahna pale ale. The menu is very expansive, tons of selections. Reminded my of the cheesecake factory menu. So big that by the time you get to the end you've forgotten what you like at the beginning. I really enjoyed the creole talapia and a must try appetizer in the Ahi Poke. Service was good. Definitely a place where they are "pushing" everything. As in as soon they handed me my menu "Hey can I start you with appetizer X?" My only complaint is that both time I ate here my appetizer came out at the same time as my entree. The atmosphere is definitely nice, good music at a level you can still have a conversation, a clean bar, 4 big screen TVs to watch the game, and in an area filled with a million chain restaurant a place I will definitely come back to.
(4)Kristin J.
I went there for the first time yesterday and wish I would have tried this place sooner. I tried the spinach artichoke stuffed mushrooms and LOVED them and they were only $5. My husband had the clam chowder bread bowl and said it was the best he's ever had, the bread had so much flavor like garlic bread. The kids meals were a good size and $5.50 each including their drinks so not too bad. The only disappointing thing was the deep dish pizza that was not at all what we expected. It's "California style" according to the waitress which means they don't put sauce on it just a few and I mean very few tomatoes sprinkled on and the pizza tasted identical to Pizza Hut except for the tomatoes. I asked for a cup of marinara and poured it in top then it was better but I'd never order that again!! My husband also tried their house made root beer and said it was great. Overall a good experience and our waitress was really nice.
(4)Stephanie P.
Full disclosure: I was only here for drinks after a movie. I'll be back for a try at the food another time. We stopped in at after 11 on a Friday night for a drink or two after a movie so we could continue the discussion/argument about said movie. The place was pretty empty, there were a couple groups in the bar area and some people on the nice looking patio. We sat at the decent sized bar, which got immediate points because they have hooks under the bar were I could hang my purse (why don't more bars do this?). The bartender was quick and good, although she did try and steer us towards the lighter beers. I had their stout which was pretty tasty, smooth with a good coffee flavor. My friend had the blonde which he enjoyed. I tried the Irish red later and it was a nice, well-made beer... would be nice to have on the patio. Overall, it was nice. The service was good and it felt pretty comfortable. I'll definitely pop back in for dinner and see how the food it.
(3)Mark K.
I was prepared to be disappointed, knowing it was a chain and reading a few of the other reviews. And: I wasn't. Low expectations? Maybe. But it was a good experience. The service was very good. The place is pretty nice. I tried the root beer first, and it wasn't bad. Not great, but pretty good: a mellow blend of herbal and sweet, not too carbonated or overly sweet. Next I had a flight of beers. There doesn't seem to be any sort of sampler on the menu, but you can get 4 good-size beakers of whatever you want. I tried the Hefeweizen, red ale, "Abbey Normal," and porter. All were good, not great. I particularly liked the red and the abbey-style. Lots of good stuff on the menu, but I didn't want to go overboard. Tried the fried artichokes and the avocado egg rolls. The artichokes were really good, and came with a ranchy dipping sauce. The egg rolls were also good, with large fresh chunks of avocado and a blend of other ingredients. Don't know if I'll be back soon, but that's not because it's bad- just that there are so many better places out there. Plus, I'll admit, I was a bit disappointed in the root beer. I had hoped it would be good enough to justify taking some home, and coming back regularly. Nah. But it's worth trying.
(3)Jeff K.
I went here and got the salmon and grilled shrimp with mixed vegetables and risotto. I ordered the blackened salmon and it was cooked to my liking. Done but it remained moist. The shrimp on the other hand . . . . the risotto was ok and the veggies weren't overcooked. The menu reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory menue from the standpoint there are MANY options to from which to choose. I hot a house-brand beer that had a good flavor. The heferweizen.
(2)Mika T.
I love the atmosphere of this place. It is always busy and bustling with business professionals and classy people of all ages. First off, I must say that they have an impressively huge menu. They have everything from pizza, pasta, and steak to seafood and light entrees plus much more. Flavors also range including American, Asian, Southern and Creole. I am able to come here with my picky boyfriend who will only eat pizza and bar style food, find something for him to eat and also find myself a nice gourmet meal. The Hawaiian Mahi Mahi is absolutely delicious for being on the low calorie menu. It doesn't lack in flavor like most light dishes. I also have to mention the balsamic glazed chicken. A-m-a-zing!!! The glaze is spot on and not too strong. The whole plate has a great balance of flavor and I usually always end up getting it even after spending a long time perusing through the large menu. The reason for my 4 out of 5 stars is because they frequently mess up the dishes. I'm assuming it's because they are always busy, which I can understand, but when there is a mistake they need to compensate for it somehow. One night I went there with my boyfriend, waited a long time for the food, got the food only the realize my chicken was badly burned on the underside, sent it back, waited a long time to get another one, and ended up eating it after my boyfriend was done eating. After all of that I was only slightly irritated because the food did taste good the 2nd time around but when the waiter never gave us any sort of reimbursement for the looooong time we waited and I became VERY irritated. I hate it when managers are too stingy to discount/comp a meal when it's warranted. Do they really not want to lose a few dollars in order to ensure future business with a customer? Not a smart business practice! This wasn't the only time either that they messed up the order and didn't compensate for it. Anyway, aside from occasional mess ups, I will continue to come here because the food is indeed DELISH!
(4)Mike N.
We went in for Happy-Hour it seemed that ALL the bar and wait staff were at a "Customer Service Meeting !!!!! Over priced drinks---- Bad service------Sub-Par food. We will not be returning.
(1)Shoesoffnrun R.
I was away on business in Ohio and stopped here for a quick bite. It has the family friendly ambiance of a basic chain, but the food is much better.
(4)Steve-o B.
I really enjoyed both the atmosphere, the food, and the service at BJ's so much so that I had gone back again the next night to catch a round of drinks with my mother when we were in Columbus for my brother's wedding recently. Unbeknownst to us, the house merlot was $10.50 per glass, which was quite the shock when I got the bill. This is 50% more than the typical price of a glass of house wine, so I addressed my concern w/ the manager on duty, Colleen, who was very apologetic and agreed that the price of the merlot was too high, but explained that "corporate" sets the pricing. She did offer to make amends for this by picking up the tab if we were to come back to dine there again later in the weekend. We took her up on this kind offer and had a light lunch at BJ's just prior to departing Dublin, Ohio to head to the airport. Colleen made good on her offer to pick up the tab and I greatly appreciated this gesture! I fully intend to visit BJ's again next time I come back to Dublin! Their new thin crust pizza was very good, but so too was everything else we'd tried! The chicken tortilla soup was also outstanding! BJ's has a huge selection of food from which to choose on their menu as well as a lineup of good "house" beers at reasonable prices! I would definitely recommend this place to others!
(4)Mike C.
I really really like BJ's Brewhouse. I would come here more often, however it gets a bit pricey especially coming as a family. They have an absolutely enormous menu, it always takes me several minutes to figure out what I am in the mood for. Everything I have had here has been good, especially the burgers. The beers are pretty good as well. They have a couple solid year round offerings such as the Jeremiah Red and Tatonka Stout (served on nitro, yum!). The seasonal beers really shine though. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Grand Cru as well as the IPA. They offer most of their beers to go in "growlers" which are half gallon jugs. The service is always fast and friendly and the building is a nice, open atmosphere. I like the upscale warehouse theme, which seems like it would clash but doesn't. It is a little tricky to get here due to the mall traffic, and you have to immediately change lanes and turn in order to get there from 270. Overall, for a chain restaurant, I highly recommend BJ's.
(4)Tls K.
We've been here several times. The chicken tortilla soup is fabulous. I strongly recommend the french dip sandwich, deep dish pizza and the black cherry cola. On the other hand, we feel this establishment is overpriced. I tend to dine here on my company expense account but not personally. Be careful in the parking lot; it was poorly designed and drivers seem to speed through risking a collision with a pedestrian or another vehicle. For safety, please back into your parking spot.
(2)Steph L.
This restaurant looked great from the outside, and was nice on the inside.... But the food leaves a little to be desired. Pros: great homemade root beer Cons: uncooked fries (how hard is it to finish cooking fries?) Subpar burgers Overall wont be coming back
(3)Laura C.
Came here w/ my parents as they had received a gift card. We sat on the patio as it was an Indian Summer evening. While it was nice to have a patio option, you are pretty much sitting in a mall parking lot which is bizarre. They could add some planters around the patio area w/ trees/bushes/flowers to help give a better aesthetic and not be starring at a JCPenny sign and massive asphalt parking lot. Some LED lights around the fencing would be neat too. I noticed they had heaters out there, so presumably you can also go out on the patio in the fall? Foodwise, have everything you could want for sit down bar food. Portions are GIGANTIC (I had a pasta dish - I think it was cajun chicken something or other). Had leftovers that lasted me for 2 additional meals. I'm a fan of leftovers, so definitely get your money's worth. If you don't feel like having leftovers, highly suggest you split your meal when it comes to the pastas. My mom said the place overall reminded her of Champps, in a good way. Beer was yummy too. Service was good - knowledgeable, eager, friendly staff. Was a little hectic as they were pretty busy and had only been open less than 2 weeks. I've been back w/ a friend and we had vodka drinks at the bar on a Monday night. Fantastic sized drinks and typical prices. I thought their bar display was pretty nifty. Lots of bros w/ their bros watching Monday night football on what seems to be good TVs. So might be fun for checking out dudes w/ your lady friends but the dudes just might be too into football to really care!
(3)Drew S.
Great food. The Red beer was delicious. Try the stuffed mushrooms and the bacon corn fritters. The mahi tacos were also very good.
(5)Karen S.
I like!! It's a great spot to have a beer after shopping.. Oh it's more then a tip it's a great place. To go!!!
(5)Erol P.
Stopped in yesterday after we visited the Casino. I have been by it a million times as I get off the 270 exit and heard some positive reviews by friends and family. I wasn't really hungry at all but I did have to eat something, you know what I mean? My wife was hungry for lunch as it was around 3:30 and we had just left our first visit to the Columbus Casino BTW I won on the slots. Anyway, wife ordered the Ma-hi Taco and a house salad, I just ordered the Calamari appetizer - not being that hungry. I also ordered a glass of wine and was ready to order another when I decided to check out their beer list. My appetizer was very good, my wife said the taco was okay. However I am thinking we were just skimming the surface here and not knowing what to order. Like their pizzas and many other items I can think of. The ambiance is excellent, the service very good. The mural on the back wall of farm workers and wheat is a nice mural and reminded me of other similar murals I have seen, has a good effect. Our waitress when asked said to try the Jambalaya, I definitely will on my next trip when I am hungry. Her service was very good, attentive and fast. Although have to admit the place was not that busy when we were there but it doesn't matter. She was very helpful as well. Now about that beer list - I am not much of a beer drinker at all. Every now and then, like 2 times a year I drink beer. Well I think that is about to change - I ordered a BJ Blonde OMG what a wonderful tasting ice cold beer. It was truly excellent. Here I am thinking about going over there right now for another glass or try something else. They know beer! What a nice neighborhood establishment, I know we will be over there many more times. I am lucky I live close enough to be there in 5 minutes,
(4)Jeffrey S.
Beer selection and appetizer selection are very good. Better than most places. From there it goes down hill a bit. I sampled each plate at the table and my selection seemed to be the best but everything was average. At the table we had Risotto, Seared Ahi Tuna and I had the Chicken Parmesan. Nothing was bad but nothing was great. The server was good but not great. Just an average experience in taste and service. The bill was a little above average in price.
(3)Angie K.
Pretty impressed that they have a 575 calorie and under menu. I got the chicken salad with peppers and jicama and it was very good. Everytime I come to a BJ's brewhouse there is a wait, this one wasn't as bad at the Polaris Location. Our Wait was only about 5 minutes.
(3)Alex G.
Good food. Nice atmosphere. The Spring Rolls appetizer - nice start. Deep dish pizza very good. Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza - nice. Peanut Butter Pizookie, a hot half-baked cookie topped w/ ice cream, completed the meal. Only challenge is if you're on a budget. Our meal w/ individual pizzas, spring rolls & shared dessert = $44 w/o tips & drinks. But wonderful for a date or special occasion.
(4)Tina G.
Not a true soda queen anymore but since they offered unlimited refills of their handcrafted root beer, cream soda, orange and black cherry sodas, we tried all four of them! So refreshingly clean-tasting. Aside from that the food is good. Avocado rolls. Lemon Chicken Pasta and salad of a fried chicken kind seemed to have taken a back seat to the sodas! I haven't tasted the beer yet. ...... More later!
(5)Gary A.
I visited BJ's for the first time two weeks ago and have been back two more times since. An amazing array of brews and a wide menu. I've found the quality and value to be very good and plan to return.
(4)Ron D.
I stopped in yesterday afternoon for lunch. I went to sit at the bar and actually passed right by the bartender who was talking to another employee. The bartender kept talking to the employee and didn't even acknowledge me as I walked by. Five minutes later he came over to me. I ordered the Avocado egg rolls and was disappointed. The spicy sauce was good but the egg rolls were very bland. I think Avocados should be cool and fresh not warm and mushy It took the good Avocado flavor away. I had a house red beer and It was flavor-less as well. Nice place but I dont need to go back anytime soon. Other workers there were at the end of the bar talking about a St Patricks day party and using very foul language. Ill pass.
(2)Gil C.
They have a pretty good/wide selection of food and beer. Their booth seats are very comfortable. Also, they have many TV's inside, so it is a good place to eat and watch a sporting event.
(4)H K.
I prefer local, but i have to admit, BJ's is pretty darn good. A great variety of food to satisfy any palate. I like the grilled Mahi fish tacos. Beer is good. Service is spotty - sometimes great, sometimes not. Consistent quality in the food is to be appreciated.
(3)Ryan S.
BJ's is good. I love the large beer selection and their own brews. I've always had really good meals here, too. The Jambalaya was very good and the Fish Tacos were delicious as well. I'll definitely continue to go here. Only problem is that there is frequently a line.
(4)Wayne B.
Food and service are great. They also have terrific beer. On one visit, service was a bit spotty and I just mentioned to the manager. He insisted on comping me the entire meal for 4 people. I said that was not necessary, I just wanted him to know because I really liked the restaurant and wanted them to know. He absolutely insisted and apologized for a less than perfect experience. This is the type of service that makes you come back.
(5)Jeremy H.
Let's just start this off by pointing out the obvious. This place wants to be a cheaper Cheesecake Factory. Fact: The food and service is nothing like the Cheesecake Factory. My wife likes to eat here as they offer some Gluten Free options including a gluten free pizza. Gluten free restaurants are few and far between so those few that offer a menu for the Celiac crowd get business even if the food and service is awful. My biggest beef with this place...parties of 5. That's right, does your party include 5 people? If so you are fucked! They have 2-3 tables specifically for parties of 5. So if you get there and tell the hostest you have a party of 5, you will see parties of 4, 6, and 8 come in, give there name to the hostest 20 minutes after you, and get seated 20 minutes before you. Absolutelyfreakingridiculous! I complained to the manger immediately as I'm not your typical hipster girl yelper who sees Yelp as a place to get revenge after the fact. If I have a problem with a place, I let them know, to their faces, immediately. Just think of how the quality of Yelp reviews would increase if you had to speak with the manager about your experience before reviewing? Anyways, the manager said he'd see what he could do...which was nothing. No putting a chair on a table for 4, no giving us a table for 6. We will never go here again because of this. Also the food just isn't good, nor is the micro-brew beer and I've tried most of them. Pretty poor excuse for beer. I know for a fact the last three times we have came here, our food wasn't prepared right, or it just didn't taste well. You're far better off going to the Cheesecake Factory, it will cost you a few more bucks, but it's going to be on another level.
(1)Ryan L.
We went to BJ's for lunch after shopping at Polaris one Saturday morning. We got seated very quickly (less than 5 minutes). The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. It's not too classy, but is a bit nicer than your average sports bar. However, they still sport TVs with multiple games. The bar itself is very nice too. The service was great. Our waitress was very nice and extremely prompt. Never had an empty glass, very helpful with the menu, and always in a good mood. As for the food, everything I tried was delicious and everything I didn't try looked amazing. I got the Jalapeno Burger which was amazing. The fried jalapenos added some very good flavor, the bun was fresh, and the meat was very good quality. I got thin fries, which were good, but the wedge fries were seasoned, and looked like they might be a little better. The prices aren't terrible, but are a little high for an every day lunch ($10 for a sandwich and fries). Overall, I was very, very impressed with BJ's and will likely return next time I'm at Polaris. And to top it all off, I got a free mug after buying a $50 gift card!
(5)Chuck G.
Great service - each had the roost beef dip sandwich and fries very good will definitely return. Pizza and homemade root beer next with cookie and Ice cream dessert
(4)Tony C.
Everything has really good flavor. Server wasn't great. Tortilla soup was best I have had, chicken noodle was excellent, flat bread pizza was great!
(4)Steve D.
From beginning to end: Act I - The Waiting Game 7:00 PM - check in on a busy Friday night and we are told that it will take 30-40 minutes to seat two. 7:45 PM - check with front to see how much longer it will be to seat us. We are told that there are seven (no, wait...four! - this is how the conversation really went) parties ahead of us and it would be another 20 minutes - 1/2 hour. 7:53 - Have a brief discussion with the better half as to whether we should take off to Macaroni Grill. Just as we decide to turn in the buzzer, it goes off and we are seated promptly at 8. Lesson here: Hostess - be HONEST! If it's going to be an hour, tell me it's going to be an hour! If there are seven parties ahead of me, do not change stories midstream and tell me it will be four! Act II - Table Service and Food - The waiter took a little longer than usual getting us our water. - BJ's prides itself on its rainbow (IPA - Dark Stout) of handcrafted beers, but 4.95 for a pint is a touch steep. That is about the price you would pay for something from CBC at their restaurants (CBC or Milestone 229) and those are fresh from the brewery. The beer was fine for what it was, though. - The food is entirely satisfactory. It is filling, it tastes good, the portions are huge. I especially liked the menu entry for "tiny" appetizers, because it meant that the wife and I did not have to "settle" on one giant appetizer to share and could get two smaller ones: ones we actually wanted. - Observation: I know this is a new restaurant, but the waitstaff looks like they are absolutely on the edge of panic the entire time. Second observation: the menu is HUGE, and features a veritable globetrotting feast: Mexican, Italian, French, American, etc. I prefer restaurants that pick a niche and do things well. Act III - Denouement BJ's is on par with Cheesecake Factory (especially because of the 20-page menus at each). You will get good food there, it will cost you about 15 bucks a person, you will be full, and you will likely take leftovers. There is nothing there I would go out of my way to eat, but if someone suggested it, I would go again - PROVIDED that the host / hostesses and the rest of the front of house learned what they were doing. I watched people leave mid-wait, which usually does not happen if you honestly inform people and customers can modify their expectations accordingly.
(3)Febre Z.
A 10 minute wait becomes 30, a 30 minute wait turns into 1 hour. The wait to eat at BJ's is only a testament to Tuttle area's desperate need for new and better dining experiences. If anything, the receptionist just needs to be better at estimating or more honest about how long the wait is going to be. The "squeaky wheel" seems to get the oil... DON'T BE A SQUEAKY WHEEL! Call ahead. BJ's is known for their pizza, which is an awesome treat especially when they're nice enough to offer samples of it while guests waited to be seated. The layout of the place is also pretty smart. Come in, get your seating transponder, and head right to the big open bar for their draft selections. Of course it's within your right to load up on more pizza once you get seated, but the rest of their menu is definitely worth exploring. Call ahead. 'Typical with places like Cheesecake Factory, Champs or Spaghetti Warehouse, the entrees come in portions for 2, but not to worry. A recommended course: - order a handcrafted beer - grab one, or two (if splitting) of the SMALLER appetizers - eat HALF of your entree (awesome dishes like the New Orleans Jambalaya or the Parmesan Crusted Chicken) - box the rest - then finish with a Red Velvet Pizookie for dessert If you're lucky, you will leave with pain from fullness and joy from tastiness. Oh and.....call ahead.
(4)Nijole T.
We went right when they opened and for a chain it is really very nice here! The service is good and the food above your average standard chain restaurant fare! Exstensive menu that made it so hard for to chose, I would recommend going with a bunch of friends so you can sample as much as possible. Not being as fortunate, I did the usual and talked my husband and son into ordering as much as possible and the vegatarian options were left up to me. We started with the best beginnings combo featurung Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Mozzarella Sticks, Avocado Egg Rolls and Santa Fe Spring Rolls The men enjoyed the cheese sticks while the rest was all upto me and I did not mind one bit, all was delicious and really a huge platter, this is one combo really worth the money! I also had the potstickers which were great as well. My husband had the gourmet mac n cheese which was very very good, rich and gooey just like it is supposed to be! With that he had the Piranha Pale Ale Chili Cheeseburger, it was really like they stated a true knife and fork sandwhich, while it was good, it was a bit messy and soggy for him. I had the whole wheat pizza with Flame grilled Portobello mushrooms, balsamic vinaigrette marinated oven roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh thyme, parsley, Fontina cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze which makes me want it all over again just reading this, it was so damn good and right up my alley! Along with that I had the seared Ahi salad with their amazing sesame dressing. Needless to say we were pretty stuffed the rest of the evening but it was well worth it! One of the top dining choices at Tuttle, great for the family, there really is something for every tastebud!
(4)Jana H.
Everything was delicious! We took our family of four boys there for dinner while in Columbus on a business trip. Everyone loved the freshly made root beer, creme soda, orange soda and black cherry soda. The two older boys had bison burgers, which they said were okay. My husband and I split the balsamic glazed chicken. Very tasty, but a little small for two people. So of course I had to try a "pizookie" for dessert. Being gluten intolerant, I ordered the gluten free chocolate chip. SO amazing! My 14 year old had the double chocolate and also loved it. The kids have been begging us to go back so they can have the homemade soda again. The prices were decent; for a family of six we spent a little more than $15/person.
(5)Angela N.
Been here twice in past week and great as usual. Sometimes menu is overwhelming so I just make the waitstaff suggest good stuff. Love the nutty brunette! My fav brew!
(4)Patty B.
I have eaten there 3 times and ordered from them via Cafe Courier delivery. i have tried several different menu items. all have been very good in terms of both quality and quantity. Good "stick-to-your-ribs" type of food. The service is equally attentive and efficient regardless of whether I am with others or solo dining, a factor that I always make an extra effort to note. I'm not much of a beer-drinker but I have enjoyed the beers I had there. It's close to home and prices are reasonable so I will definitely be back.
(4)Michael D.
Love this place! The food has always been very good, and the portions are great. I always have leftovers to take to work for lunch! I have avoided going during the busy times and always have great service. The pizookie is very good, but it is actually a copy of a dessert that I had previously at ESPN's restaurants. The ESPN version is better (and bigger). If I am at Polaris, this is one of the few places I would go to.
(4)Kurt B.
Beer, pizza, and happy hour are the only good things about this place.
(2)Miss J.
Food is great, but a little pricey. Love the maui pork chops with the roasted potatoes and steamed green beans. Pizookie is delicious too. Would have given more stars but the wait was awful.
(4)Heather B.
I was very impressed by the building and the decor. It's amazing how much $$$ went into this restaurant. Anyway, we were lucky and found some seats at the bar to watch a little football, have a beer or 3, and some dinner. It was great! The food, the beer, the TVs. The only complaint is that the bartender didn't really know about the beers and she wasn't overly friendly. She wasn't rude, just reserved, concentrating maybe. Anyway, I will definitely make this a place to visit often.
(4)Will C.
Great food and good beer. Pizza was good but the food was a tad too salty which is not surprising of a "chain style" restaurant definitely will go back. Beer selection is killer and anybody who likes beer will see it's a great selection. Something for everyone
(4)Lisa k.
Service good. Food good and was great seeing the manager active on the floor. KUDOS!
(5)Steve F.
Beautiful building...I had a few appetizers with friends, all were decent. Really enjoyed the crafted pumpkin beer. Plan to return soon for a more well rounded meal.
(4)K B.
We went to this business on Friday, October 19, 2012. The design is cool and inviting. The people, service, was something totally different. I was extremely impressed with the homemade root beer, it was a little too sweet. I ordered the Miso Salmon, red peppers, snow peas, rice and another vegetable. Although the salmon was moist it had no flavor to it. No lemon pepper, or zesty lemon, or any other seasonings that would warrant paying $12.95. I recieved a nice size piece of salmon, but the snow peas and red peppers amounted to 8 pieces at best. If I return it will be on someone's else's tab.
(2)Scott D.
Food is good but service isn't great and they do not have wifi, hello it's almost 2012 get it together. Returning to the service, My waitress was obvioulsy challanged becasue she had no clue what the specials were for the day, she had to go find out and told us it was $1 off drafts I then asked her about the food specials that I saw on the table tent menu, she replied, "ohh those are specials I guess also". When our food arrived she dropped our bill automatically. I told her we were going to eat more and have drinks and watch the NFL games so she then took the bill. About an 30 minutes after we finished our half priced mini pizzas and had a few more beers, I ordered another mini pizza. She put my order in and then came back within 3 minutes and handed me the bill again, I then asked are you leaving or something? Which she said she wasnt but I felt rushed and not welcomed when we were ordering plenty of food and drinks. I then just told her to box my food up and that we were leaving. I pulled the manager aside and asked why she had dropped my check off twice already before we had even touched our food and recieved the 2nd portion of it. He stated that is what they do during lunch, I told him it was Sunday people are in here to eat and watch games and it wasnt very good for bussiness in my opinion. Also they had no wifi in the place and have no plan to have it for their customers, well BJ's is out for work lunch work meetings. I will give BJ's a 3 star becasue this location is fairly new, the food was good, and the beer was good also. I hope BJ's can get it together for my next trip.
(3)Charles O.
Wide variety of draft beer. Service was average. Food was also average. I had a burger that was charred more than I prefer. I would go again for the beer and plenty of televisions for the sports especially while my wife is shopping in the mall.
(3)K M.
When we arrived place looked packed and thought we would never get in but to my surprise we were seated rather quickly. Never been to this restaurant but my co workers love the place. I ordered a burger. Food and service was good.
(3)Maria L.
Not a bad place. I love the homemade root beer that they have! Everything is pretty tasty!
(3)Mandi S.
BJ's is similar to Cheesecake Factory - a lot to choose from and it's all good. Don't go if you are indecisive.....like me. :) The food selection is bountiful and the beer selection is great.
(3)T P.
Always but always good service, decent food and smile on the faces that welcomes you here every time you think a place to eat and spend quality time with the loved ones. Been to all of them in Columbus, número uno reason for me to revisit this chain is Consistency which is the main success reason in restaurant business. Go ahead try it. The only reason it is 4 from 4.40 is that it is chain and nothing that I have eaten is out of this world.
(4)Angela H.
Get the jambalaya! It's really good. It says it comes in a spicy sauce but it's really not saucy or that spicy. However, it has amazing flavor and a good proportion of meat to rice. But make sure you save room for a pizookie. Seriously you can't go to BJ's and not get a pizookie. All of the flavors are soooo good.
(4)Jay P.
Just had lunch here today and had no complaints. The service was good, the food arrived quickly and the large screen TV was showing the final round of the golf tournament. We ordered the avocado spring rolls as an appetizer and they were fabulous. Our waitress said they are the #1 appetizer on the menu and we believed her. For lunch I had a ham, turkey and bacon sandwich. It came with a side salad and had Swiss cheese and a slaw of some kind on it, it was all very tasty. My companion had the buffalo bacon burger, with wedge fries. His plate was HUGE! What he really liked though was the black cherry soda they offer, which is house made. We did not have dessert, as we were stuffed! This was my first lunch visit but it will not be my last. We did not stay long enough to learn who won the golf match, so please keep that information to yourself until I can get home.
(4)Jesse G.
I actually love this restaurant and went there twice within 4 days. Convenient location to the mall and hotels. Food and beer choices are awesome. I will say we were underwhelmed with our dinners this time. The sirloin steaks we had were not good. Mine tasted old and my brother's was very dry. All of the other food was good and the service was good.
(4)Michelle S.
Every time they have a seasonal beer I try it and it never disappoints. I love that the staff knows their stuff and makes selections so much easier. A good mojito is hard to find in Ohio and theirs are pretty good. A bit on the sweet side though. If you came to drink, you're at the right place! Don't forget to order the gourmet Mac and cheese. They serve it nice and hot, it's so flavorful full of bacon and cheese. Goodness in every bite. Their entrees are pretty good too. I really enjoyed their lighter side of the menu such as the bbq bison burger and fries... Their prices are decent. In a nut shell this place has a great atmosphere, drink selection, and reasonably price good food. Bonus! You can take home their beers if you love it that much!
(5)Mirabelle L.
Had an okay experience. New Orleans jambalaya was decent, yet the service was extremely slow...it took a really long time for us to get food...
(3)K E.
As always,a wonderful experience. We both loved the North Beach Mahi Mahi and Shrimp. It was light and filling and of course we started with a salad because we love that too. The only suggestion I would make would be to add a roll or piece of bread because the broth is so good, I think that would be a great compliment!
(5)Beth A.
I have eaten at the BJ's at Polaris and wasn't terribly impressed but that was years ago so back in town with 5 others to feed we decided to give this location a shot. Receptionist was great our waiter not so much, very slow service, made a few requests with our food order and none of them happened. The Calamari was awful and the majority was the multiple tentacles and they were over cooked, dessert was asked without chocolate ice cream and it came with chocolate ice cream. We closed the restaurant so no time for do overs... Food was decent service not impressed
(3)Carmen P.
This is my second time to this restaurant in the same week. Employees were really nice and our waitress was always checking on us and making us feel like home. I love the Santa Fe with grilled salmon salad. I even brought my baby the second time with no issues. I definitely recommend this place!
(5)Brittney F.
Despite having to wait for over 30 minutes with having call ahead sitting, the meal was great! I had a BBQ chicken deep dish pizza mini size :) very good and filling! Their regular pizzas are also very tasty. The menu is literally a textbook...so much to choose from! I would recommend their pizzas out of everything though. The best part of the meal? The pazookies! Omg I swear I could eat one of these every day! Fresh out of the oven cookie topped with vanilla ice cream, how could you go wrong?! Recommend the chocolate chunk and peanut butter :) The service? It was pretty good for the most part! One of the orders got messed up but they comped a dessert because of it, which was very nice of them! (And we didn't even complain) I'd love to come back here for a small meal and try a few of their tasty cocktails and brews!
(4)Danielle H.
My husband and I went here for dinner our first night in town. We saw how many cars were in the parking lot at 8pm on a Monday so we hoped that meant this was a good place and boy did they not disappoint. My husband had the bison burger and I had a roast beef sandwich. The beef was tender and had little fat. The aujuis and horseradish complemented the sandwich nicely. We ended with the chocolate chip cookie served with ice cream and that was so delicious. We really enjoyed our dinner and would go back if we come out here again.
(4)Stacey R.
Had dinner with a group of coworkers this is our normal spot that we choose to eat out at when we have aargh group. Service is always hit or miss. Food was good not the fastest we have ever received our food. I got the Parmesan crusted chicken and a white chocolate macadamia pizookie for dessert. I will certainly go back it's decent food for a decent price .
(4)Long T.
Great food, great services! Just love this place with many selections. I personally like the avocado egg rolls.
(5)Melissa G.
This is the best place I have ever eaten! Great drinks, food, and service! I can't wait to come here again! But for now I'll have great dreams.
(5)Jessica R.
Everyone is bound to find something they like on their menu. It's huge! And so is their drink list. Awesome selection of beers, along with their own selection made by them. The food is always on point. Not a bad chain to try! Try their avocado egg rolls. You will not be disappointed.
(4)John D.
First time @BJ's. Nice menu with many choices. Southwest rolls were a great appetizer. Steaks were cooked well. A little too much salt in the seasoning, baker a little undercooked. Tortilla soup was very good. Prompt, not over bearing service. It's definitely a go back.
(3)Cathi H.
sitting here on a snowy Sunday night. probably 10 tables in the place and the food is sub par...again! I ordered a side salad that literally had 4 pieces of lettuce! and an Italian pizza with no toppings! dont get me started on the dirty glasses! last time for us...won't be back.
(1)Linda E.
I completely enjoyed this place. Went there today for a holiday lunch with my sister and her husband who were in from San Diego and we had a wonderful time. We got there about 12:30 and were seated immediately. I'll start by saying the service was great and we got our food in a reasonable amount of time. But who wants to rush in a place like this? We were content just hanging out and enjoying the company of each other. We got 3 appetizers to share between us all; chicken wings, calamari and shrimp lettuce wraps. Completely delicious. My sis said the shrimp lettuce wraps were a wonderful blend of different flavors. And I agreed that they were yummy. The wings were big and meaty and the calamari, although it could have used a little more seasoning (but comes with two dipping sauces) was crispy but not overcooked. There are tons of appetizers, tons of different salads, lots of main entrees, lots of sandwiches and soups, different types of pizza... you'll definitely take some time looking at the menu. But that's okay, the atmosphere is totally kick-back and not the kind of place to just rush in and out of. Then for our main courses my sis got the shrimp, kale and brussels sprouts salad. I got the cob salad and clam chowder. My son's dad got the bison burger, my son got the club sandwich and my sister's hubby got a sausage and artichoke pizza. Everything was enjoyed. Not one complaint about any of the food. Will definitely be back.
(4)WrenchinAllDay ..
We went for lunch right at opening on a Sunday. The restaurant wasn't busy and was fast to seat us. This was our first time here I enjoyed the atmosphere of the place location is weird but not impossible to deal with. We were impressed by the menu it takes 5-6 pages just to get through the drinks and then the food section was just as many pages lots to choose from. We ordered a burger and a pizza to split and we enjoyed all the food but the burger was a little under cooked for how I ordered it but not inedible. Pizza was good and a nice change of pace getting a good deep dish in an area of the country where thin pizza is dominate. Over all we liked it and plan to return.
(4)Halley A.
Food was good but service was not! Took 15 min get my wine and water with lemon (water was served with no lemon). Plate was dirty or something when my salad was served or salad was prepared hours before it was served. It has a very "chain" restaurant feel. Waitress never asked if I wanted another drink.
(2)J. P.
Went here last night with some girl friends. We had salads and a flatbread pizza that were delicious. Apparently, though this is a Brewhouse, you can only have two beers, because our waiter pretended like he didn't hear me when I asked for another beer and continued to offer me water like I was drunk or something. That was really disappointing because I LOVE draft beer. I was with my friends and we were being a little loud, but I was certainly not over-served with two beers in the 3 hours we were there. I ordered a buffalo chicken pizza to go for my fiancé. We were both disappointed when I got home and the $25 pizza he was looking forward to had NO CHICKEN! Surprise! Wing sauce and celery only! Not impressed. 2 stars because the food we did have that was prepared correctly was really good. Everything else, not so much.
(2)Chas M.
Huge restaurant and huge menu. Kind of reminds me of a Cheesecake Factory. Servers were all very cool without being stuffy. Food was good but the beer was suprisingly good. Most chain places have over-processed, watery brews but this place had super full flavored beers. The Imperial Stout was almost too much. But Im a big boy and I drank it with a smile. That explains the naked pushups in the parking lot I was doing after three of them bad boys...
(4)Kevin B.
Went and dined with a group of 8 on Thursday evening. Waitress was nice. I felt great after work. Had the jalepeno burger and wedges. Got the meat cooked medium well. Went to bed after and the next morning had the runs and vomited all day Friday. Food poisoning I believe. Not sure if it was the meat or not. My sister said her manager went three times. Had the burgers and also got sick the very next day each time! I have never ever been sick off of any cooked meat before. Will not go back here and do not recommend. Be careful. If I get dragged into this place I will indeed have just a pizza. With no meat. Other than that, service was great and friendly. Wait time was around 45 minutes for a table our size on a Thursday. Had a good time though besides falling ill.
(2)Steve B.
Lazy Tuesday evening dinner with some friends (7 of us in total), was super busy... Service was ok, if a little slow, food was pretty average in my opinion. This is the second time I've dined here - I don't think I'll be back... I know it's a 'sports bar' or whatever it claims to be - but hearing a conversation from across the table was virtually impossible... (especially with screaming babies at the next table!)... Overall I rate this place as average. It's a shame the food wasn't 'exceptional' as then all the rest would seem insignificant...
(3)Mel S.
A friend of mine loves to go here for happy hour. So I have been here quite a few times. I wouldn't say that it is an amazing place or anything really sticks out that I would rave about. However, the last time I went there (2/26/15) the service was great, drinks were perfect, and food was good. It is a good place to check out if you haven't been there before. Not sure I would go for dinner but if I do, I'll update my review.
(3)Colby C.
Better than Applebee's but not by much...happy hour pizza was 6 out of 10...beer good....lighting was little bright for a pub....take the kids not the date.
(3)Traci P.
First visit: food was hot and fresh and service spot-on, however, this was during slow work week pre lunch time. Second visit: parking lot was packed, busy Friday dinner time. We were seated within 15 minutes, service, and food were outstanding! Will definitely return!
(5)Cindi B.
Was there for lunch today, restaurant was busy, but bar seating was available, we waited at least 10 minutes before someone came over. It then took another 15 minutes before we even ordered. We were there for over 1 1/2 hours, glad we were not on our lunch break. The food was awesome , they need faster servers!!
(2)Dave S.
The food was wonderful! Portions were plentiful. The quality was great I got mahi and scallops and mahi was fishy but it's suppose to be now the scallops were amazing not tough or rubbery like most places or over cooked! Service was Good they didn't mess Anything up but I will be returning thanks
(4)Shelly M.
We stopped for drinks following a wedding rehearsal. It was a Friday night and we didn't have reservations. The place was packed! We preferred to sit outside, but the hostess informed our party that the patio was closed for the evening due to the weather. She asked a manager-esque character and he also denied our request. However, after much pleading, he folded. It was no longer raining after all! (On a related note: The air conditioning units above the bar were trickling more condensation than mother nature.) The experience was mediocre, but it definitely could have been worse. 3.5 stars.
(4)George H.
Kitchen staff struggles but food was tasty! Need to work on the plating, I sent dish back due to the look and feel that the staff placed food on a dirty dish. I was assured that what looked like the remains of old salad was in reality the garnish! Needs better oversight of kitchen staff and wait staff should monitor presentations before they are brought to the table. Good Luck!
(2)Walt S.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is a very nice place for lunch.... but... BUYER BEWARE! Arrive before 12 Noon on a weekday or suffer the consequences of a lengthy wait. A good sign that the food and service is good.... but I hate waiting. The food is above par at BJ's - and the servers will listen to you if you've got something you'd like to try. EXAMPLE: There are three salads on the lunch menu: garden, cobb, honey crisp. They're all chicken-based presentations. Me? I asked for blackened salmon as a substitute on the cobb salad and it was a good lunch portion and the salmon was cooked to perfection. My co-lunchers got a personal pizza (cheese) and it was consumed with glee while the other got a gooey-looking chicken sandwich. One thing that was on the "weak" side was a side - chips and salsa. Of course, what can you do to make that app better than most? Dunno. But industry standard corn chips (yellow and red) with a small cup of a sauce that was a mix between salsa and marinara sauce was disappointing. BJ's is pushing what a lot of restaurants are pushing these days and that's craft style brew. A full menu of what's being poured is front and center in the servers' minds and that's cool. But beers during a business hour lunch? Uh.... c'mon. But maybe I'm the prude. I like their interior presentation. The bar is cool looking. The patio is smallish and not all that good looking since seated there you'll be looking at Tuttle Mall... but it's summer and you're outdoors. Try BJ's. You'll enjoy it, I believe.
(4)Nikki R.
I've been here multiple times and have never been too satisfied with the quality of the food. On my last visit I had "Deep dish lasagna" and the description said it had Italian sausage in it. I only found one piece of sausage in it and it seemed to just be ravioli with sauce on time. On my previous visit the service was mediocre too. The only thing I like at this restaurant is the wide variety on the menu, the environment, and the dessert.
(2)Cristin S.
I have been to BJs on two different occasions. Both times were fine but had issues that were fixed. We had a good selection of drinks. First time we had their beer second time we had their house brewed root beer and cream soda. Yum! The first time we got the calamari which was not very good, it was too tough sort of like eating the hard part of someone's earlobe. But everything else we got was good (buffalo pizza and jalapeño burger). The second time our food was great but our server forgot our salads, she quickly fixed the problem and took the salads off of our check. Overall they have a really nice patio and think that BJs would be a good place to bring friends to sit on the patio to have a couple drinks and snacks.
(3)Jeff R.
Went here tonight with some new friends. Their clam chowder in the bread bowl was excellent. I like how they made the bread bowl crunchy. Excellent food and service. I also like their mobile app. We were able to use the app to put us on waiting list for seats. It was also nice to be able to pay for the food with the app. We definitely will be going here again. :)
(5)Marc S.
Good food, place is most of the time pretty packed. Used to eat the burgers there and they are good. The beer they make is delicious. I recently discovered that I have to eat gluten, nut, egg and lactose free and guess what.... they have a gluten-free menu and they offer a gluten-free beer. Nothing else to add. Would go there anytime.
(4)Christopher V.
I visited BJ's multiple times while in town for business and enjoyed experience! They have a diverse array of their own local brews plus a full line-up of national and regional beers. The food menu, like the beer, has so many options that you're bound to find something to your liking. Try the Atlantic Salmon dinner or the turkey bacon sandwich for lunch. Both are great! Excellent service as well!
(4)Chris M.
Went for lunch. Bad service. Lettuce in salad was all brown and wilted. Soup came out cold. Won't return.
(1)Brian F.
I went here last night. I'd been to the other location once for a birthday and came away pretty happy. Last night was no different. We had the avocado egg rolls to start, and my friends thought they were extremely spicy. I thought they were just fine, but I like spicy food a lot, so I may not be the best judge. I liked them and would order them again. I also had one of their Porters. It was good, don't know if it was anything special, and it would have been nice if I would have been given the dollar off for happy hour, but, apparently, that's only good for the bar area. I got the boneless wings. They were good. They were around $10, which seems a little pricy for what I got. I did enjoy the taste, and they were definitely spicy enough to catch my attention. Next time, I will probably try the spiciest wings they have though. Overall, it's a good place to meet up with friends or grab a bite to eat.
(3)Njeri M.
I ordered the roast beef dip sandwich, and it didn't taste as good as I had hoped. The horseradish sauce that came for dipping (kind of) redeemed the flavor. Their fries were delicious, though. I'd come back and try something else (like the black n blue burger) and see how it tasted before I make any concrete conclusions about this restaurant.
(3)Karen W.
Stopped in here on New Years Eve for lunch with some friends from church. Didn't know what to expect, but the service here was phenomenal. I believe our waitress was Kim. Anyways, we had some appetizers and we all ordered our own meal. The food was prompt and very delicious. We will definitely be back again soon!
(4)Teri D.
It's a chain, the food is the same at all of them which is basically ok, our server was very nice though and took extra pains to make sure nothing was in my salad that I was allergic to. That was very nice. My only complaint about this place is getting in and out of it is a bit of a chore as you have to deal with everyone coming in and out of the mall. It can get dodgey.
(3)Tim A.
Great restaurant, HUGE menu. Would've earned a 5 star rating, but my sirloin was a little tough and our bill was provided before desert arrived. Overall, I highly recommend giving it a try!
(4)Will P.
I like the little pizzas This is a great happy hour and lunch place to go. Drink specials are awesome and the personal pizzas are discounted. Speaking of personal pizzas, they are very delicious. Great portion size, packed with flavor. Versatile enough to enjoy for a sporting event or date night
(3)Tim S.
3.5 stars. This is a brew pub with solid food and a good selection. They are obviously known for the beer and it's not amazing but it satisfies and it's nice to try what they have available at that time. I have been happy with their flatbread pizzas especially. This feels like a nice place to roll up to with a couple buddies, split a few apps, have a flight of beer or two and be on your way.
(3)Sally S.
Disappointing Cobb - Ordered takeout and assumed the Cobb would have grilled chicken. Instead it was topped with unsavory deli-cubed turkey (I think). So awful! My son's burger and fries were top-notch, hence the 3 stars.
(3)David B.
Wow... Food ROCKED!!! Beers were flowing like water and I just tipped my head back!!!! I had about a million ales and also offered a double IPA and wow....Tasted like a Dortmunder but not...More subtle and not NEARLY as dangerous!!!! Woke the next morning a bit worn but no headache and that was a bonus! So in a nut would I recomment BJ's ABSOLUTELY~!! I LOVE BJ's!!!!!!
(4)Vanessa H.
I love their gigantic overstuffed bake potatoes. I went to other locations and they do not have them! Food was great and love their beers. It was also a great first time for my kid brother.
(4)Ness S.
Positives: Nice atmosphere, good drinks, a good place to go for a laid back night out. Mostly pizza/burger type of place although they have other items on the menu as well. But better quality then say a Buffalo Wild Wings type of place although not as fun on game night. Negatives: the burgers are just average plenty of better places in the Columbus area, although the pizzas are not too bad. I'll try it once in a while but nothing stands out.
(3)J B.
While in town for an OSU game we were looking for something for dinner and stumbled on this place. Great selection of craft beers and a pretty extensive menu and the place was busy which is always a good sign. Both of us ordered from the lighter side menu one salmon and one mahi mahi. Both dishes were cooked well and more than enough for a meal. No real need to worry about not enough to eat. As far as beer, the Jeremiah Red was my favorite with the seasonal coming in a close second with Oktoberfest. One last thought- try the pikoozies for dessert you will not be disappointed, we split a regular size half chocolate chip half peanut butter, GREAT dessert! Will definitely stop again next time in town.
(5)Chris B.
Cheap lunch, huge menu, iffy service. If you go during lunch hours during the week you can get decent service but going for dinner or any other time of the week forget about it. Lots of the wait staff seem very young or inexperienced. More importantly there seems to be a disconnect between management and table waiting. It took my friends group 15 mins to get drinks and 45 mins to get appetizers for dinner. On a positive note, did I mention the menu? Beer selection is fairly decent as well.
(3)Michael S.
Had dinner here last night and while the atmosphere was pretty ok, the food was so/so. The waitress, who was real great I might add, gushed over the deep dish pizzas. So, since the menu is Cheesecake Factory size, I decided to give the Five Meat pizza a try. Lots of meat on top, decent crust, but otherwise flavorless - needed way more sauce and cheese. So, if u order one - ask for extra sauce!! The beers are pretty good, not too many of the nasty overpowering IPAs..... Would give it a try again.
(3)Laura J.
We stopped in for a Sunday afternoon lunch on our way through Columbus and had a fine lunch. We chose it mostly because my husband's initials are BJ. My husband had a hamburger topped with chili that was really good. I had a stuffed potato that was also great. I recommend that you skip the side salad as it was yuk bagged lettuce. Other than the salad, it was a great lunch. I didn't enjoy our server very much. She spent a lot of time trying to sell extra items to us and no time bringing things that didn't add to the bill. It was like she was trying a little too hard to do all of the selling that they taught in the training class and as a result she didn't seem sincere. She brought mustard for my husband's hamburger about half way through the meal, and only refilled my water after I was completely done eating. Still, service aside, we'd go back if we were on a road trip and saw the sign from the freeway.
(3)Charlotte C.
I really enjoy the atmosphere, the large variety of choices, fair prices, and the amazing pizookie desserts.
(4)Marissa C.
This was our first visit to this particular location, but we have enjoyed the chain before. Although it looked quite crowded when we arrived around dinnertime, we were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves seated right away. The server was attentive, and although he forgot to bring out a drink initially, was quick to fix the problem. My husband and I decided to try the two for $19.95 deal, which turned out to be a great choice. We each got a salad, which is then followed by a medium pizza and then the signature BJ's dessert, a pizookie, to share. I went with a House Salad and my husband with the Caesar. Both were pretty standard, a nice way to start the meal. For the pizza, we went with a sausage and mushroom on gluten-free thin crust. It was delicious as always, and there was no upcharge for the toppings or gluten-free crust. It was our first time trying the pizookie - it was amazing!! We had the gluten-free chocolate chip, and it was soooo delicious. It comes out warm and gooey in its own little skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream. There are several other varieties, too, for those who can eat gluten. The restaurant itself was very nice and clean. There is a cute little patio outside, although it does face into the mall parking lot. We really enjoyed our visit here and would definitely come again.
(5)Kate Q.
Not impressed. This place had an affinity for iceberg lettuce, too much salad dressing, and deep fried food options. I've read that there is a gluten free menu, but one was never made available to me tonight - even after I told the server about my food allergies. The food was mediocre at best and the service was OK, but nothing wonderful. The only person at our table who LOVED their meal? My two year old. She was a happy camper with her chicken fingers and smiley face potatoes (yes - they have round fries with smiley faces on them. Toddler heaven.). All in all, this is a great place to take a child for typical kid food, but not a place that I would want to visit again.
(2)Doug O.
The food here is pretty good, and the beer is pretty well done, but the service was awful. My wife and I each ordered a drink with our food and the server IDed us. I understand, that's her job, even though we're nowhere close to 21. But when we had out of state IDs (we're pretty new to Ohio), she freaked out, nearly wouldn't serve us, and then said she had to consult with her manager before she could serve us. The manager came over and gave us our IDs back and served us, but was very wary of us. He served us the rest of our meals, as our original server never returned, and he seemed completely on edge the entire time. It was a strange experience where we were made to feel bad simply because our IDs were from out of state, which was uncalled for since I'm 32, balding, and fairly weathered looking. Which is too bad, because otherwise I think we would have enjoyed our dining experience.
(2)Lynn D.
Good pub food and a terrific selection of beer. Got here at happy hour and still managed to find a shaded place in the patio. Looking forward to returning and trying more of the interesting menu
(4)Eric L.
I'd never heard of BJ's before, but decided to visit while in Columbus on business. The deep-dish BJ's Favorite pizza was flavorful, with a tender crust that was still robust enough to pick up - no fork needed, except for the toppings that tumbled off in their plenty. My only complaint might be in the onions' power - their strength tended to beat the other ingredients into hiding. I paired the pizza with a Jeremiah Red Irish ale, which was well-crafted, but lacked anything to really distinguish itself from any other amber or red ale. It was satisfactory, but wholly forgettable. I finished with a macadamia nut Pizookie - a deep-dish cookie with vanilla I've cream. While delicious, and the perfect finish to my meal, it really should be shared by two or more people. I learned later that the dessert was well over 1,000 calories - more than the rest of my meal combined. Service was excellent, prompt, and professional. The food was fresh and hot, with excellent flavor. I would both recommend the restaurant and return if I find myself in the area.
(4)Ryan S.
BJs has a huge selection of food. If you haven't found a favorite and especially if you're hungry, this can lead to not being able to decide on a dish and inevitable frustration almost. Once deciding you really can't go wrong though. They have delicious food and everything from appetizers to their sandwiches, salads (crispy chicken salad rocks) and awesome pizzas are sure to please. Drink menu is also extensive with a variety of draft beers, BJs own brewed beers and great cocktail creations. BJs can get pretty busy sometimes so if you see a long line they do have first come first serve seating in the bar area. If you're really smart, they also allow call ahead seating which can cut your wait time down once you arrive. They have a frequent dining card that's pretty good and their email list gives nice additional benefits like free apps and free pizookies (if you don't know what those are, make sure to order one for dessert, you won't be sorry). Ryan
(4)Brandon Heights Yelper S.
Nice chain brewery / restaurant that does it all with a book length menu. Quality is pretty good.
(4)Bernie D.
This place is a 3 star restaurant with a 5 star beer selection. Most micro brewery restaurant will only serve their brewed beers, but BJ's has a number of other brews on tap along with their own brews. I enjoyed their pirahna pale ale. The menu is very expansive, tons of selections. Reminded my of the cheesecake factory menu. So big that by the time you get to the end you've forgotten what you like at the beginning. I really enjoyed the creole talapia and a must try appetizer in the Ahi Poke. Service was good. Definitely a place where they are "pushing" everything. As in as soon they handed me my menu "Hey can I start you with appetizer X?" My only complaint is that both time I ate here my appetizer came out at the same time as my entree. The atmosphere is definitely nice, good music at a level you can still have a conversation, a clean bar, 4 big screen TVs to watch the game, and in an area filled with a million chain restaurant a place I will definitely come back to.
(4)Kristin J.
I went there for the first time yesterday and wish I would have tried this place sooner. I tried the spinach artichoke stuffed mushrooms and LOVED them and they were only $5. My husband had the clam chowder bread bowl and said it was the best he's ever had, the bread had so much flavor like garlic bread. The kids meals were a good size and $5.50 each including their drinks so not too bad. The only disappointing thing was the deep dish pizza that was not at all what we expected. It's "California style" according to the waitress which means they don't put sauce on it just a few and I mean very few tomatoes sprinkled on and the pizza tasted identical to Pizza Hut except for the tomatoes. I asked for a cup of marinara and poured it in top then it was better but I'd never order that again!! My husband also tried their house made root beer and said it was great. Overall a good experience and our waitress was really nice.
(4)Stephanie P.
Full disclosure: I was only here for drinks after a movie. I'll be back for a try at the food another time. We stopped in at after 11 on a Friday night for a drink or two after a movie so we could continue the discussion/argument about said movie. The place was pretty empty, there were a couple groups in the bar area and some people on the nice looking patio. We sat at the decent sized bar, which got immediate points because they have hooks under the bar were I could hang my purse (why don't more bars do this?). The bartender was quick and good, although she did try and steer us towards the lighter beers. I had their stout which was pretty tasty, smooth with a good coffee flavor. My friend had the blonde which he enjoyed. I tried the Irish red later and it was a nice, well-made beer... would be nice to have on the patio. Overall, it was nice. The service was good and it felt pretty comfortable. I'll definitely pop back in for dinner and see how the food it.
(3)Mark K.
I was prepared to be disappointed, knowing it was a chain and reading a few of the other reviews. And: I wasn't. Low expectations? Maybe. But it was a good experience. The service was very good. The place is pretty nice. I tried the root beer first, and it wasn't bad. Not great, but pretty good: a mellow blend of herbal and sweet, not too carbonated or overly sweet. Next I had a flight of beers. There doesn't seem to be any sort of sampler on the menu, but you can get 4 good-size beakers of whatever you want. I tried the Hefeweizen, red ale, "Abbey Normal," and porter. All were good, not great. I particularly liked the red and the abbey-style. Lots of good stuff on the menu, but I didn't want to go overboard. Tried the fried artichokes and the avocado egg rolls. The artichokes were really good, and came with a ranchy dipping sauce. The egg rolls were also good, with large fresh chunks of avocado and a blend of other ingredients. Don't know if I'll be back soon, but that's not because it's bad- just that there are so many better places out there. Plus, I'll admit, I was a bit disappointed in the root beer. I had hoped it would be good enough to justify taking some home, and coming back regularly. Nah. But it's worth trying.
(3)Jeff K.
I went here and got the salmon and grilled shrimp with mixed vegetables and risotto. I ordered the blackened salmon and it was cooked to my liking. Done but it remained moist. The shrimp on the other hand . . . . the risotto was ok and the veggies weren't overcooked. The menu reminds me of the Cheesecake Factory menue from the standpoint there are MANY options to from which to choose. I hot a house-brand beer that had a good flavor. The heferweizen.
(2)Mika T.
I love the atmosphere of this place. It is always busy and bustling with business professionals and classy people of all ages. First off, I must say that they have an impressively huge menu. They have everything from pizza, pasta, and steak to seafood and light entrees plus much more. Flavors also range including American, Asian, Southern and Creole. I am able to come here with my picky boyfriend who will only eat pizza and bar style food, find something for him to eat and also find myself a nice gourmet meal. The Hawaiian Mahi Mahi is absolutely delicious for being on the low calorie menu. It doesn't lack in flavor like most light dishes. I also have to mention the balsamic glazed chicken. A-m-a-zing!!! The glaze is spot on and not too strong. The whole plate has a great balance of flavor and I usually always end up getting it even after spending a long time perusing through the large menu. The reason for my 4 out of 5 stars is because they frequently mess up the dishes. I'm assuming it's because they are always busy, which I can understand, but when there is a mistake they need to compensate for it somehow. One night I went there with my boyfriend, waited a long time for the food, got the food only the realize my chicken was badly burned on the underside, sent it back, waited a long time to get another one, and ended up eating it after my boyfriend was done eating. After all of that I was only slightly irritated because the food did taste good the 2nd time around but when the waiter never gave us any sort of reimbursement for the looooong time we waited and I became VERY irritated. I hate it when managers are too stingy to discount/comp a meal when it's warranted. Do they really not want to lose a few dollars in order to ensure future business with a customer? Not a smart business practice! This wasn't the only time either that they messed up the order and didn't compensate for it. Anyway, aside from occasional mess ups, I will continue to come here because the food is indeed DELISH!
(4)Mike N.
We went in for Happy-Hour it seemed that ALL the bar and wait staff were at a "Customer Service Meeting !!!!! Over priced drinks---- Bad service------Sub-Par food. We will not be returning.
(1)Shoesoffnrun R.
I was away on business in Ohio and stopped here for a quick bite. It has the family friendly ambiance of a basic chain, but the food is much better.
(4)Steve-o B.
I really enjoyed both the atmosphere, the food, and the service at BJ's so much so that I had gone back again the next night to catch a round of drinks with my mother when we were in Columbus for my brother's wedding recently. Unbeknownst to us, the house merlot was $10.50 per glass, which was quite the shock when I got the bill. This is 50% more than the typical price of a glass of house wine, so I addressed my concern w/ the manager on duty, Colleen, who was very apologetic and agreed that the price of the merlot was too high, but explained that "corporate" sets the pricing. She did offer to make amends for this by picking up the tab if we were to come back to dine there again later in the weekend. We took her up on this kind offer and had a light lunch at BJ's just prior to departing Dublin, Ohio to head to the airport. Colleen made good on her offer to pick up the tab and I greatly appreciated this gesture! I fully intend to visit BJ's again next time I come back to Dublin! Their new thin crust pizza was very good, but so too was everything else we'd tried! The chicken tortilla soup was also outstanding! BJ's has a huge selection of food from which to choose on their menu as well as a lineup of good "house" beers at reasonable prices! I would definitely recommend this place to others!
(4)Mike C.
I really really like BJ's Brewhouse. I would come here more often, however it gets a bit pricey especially coming as a family. They have an absolutely enormous menu, it always takes me several minutes to figure out what I am in the mood for. Everything I have had here has been good, especially the burgers. The beers are pretty good as well. They have a couple solid year round offerings such as the Jeremiah Red and Tatonka Stout (served on nitro, yum!). The seasonal beers really shine though. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Grand Cru as well as the IPA. They offer most of their beers to go in "growlers" which are half gallon jugs. The service is always fast and friendly and the building is a nice, open atmosphere. I like the upscale warehouse theme, which seems like it would clash but doesn't. It is a little tricky to get here due to the mall traffic, and you have to immediately change lanes and turn in order to get there from 270. Overall, for a chain restaurant, I highly recommend BJ's.
(4)Tls K.
We've been here several times. The chicken tortilla soup is fabulous. I strongly recommend the french dip sandwich, deep dish pizza and the black cherry cola. On the other hand, we feel this establishment is overpriced. I tend to dine here on my company expense account but not personally. Be careful in the parking lot; it was poorly designed and drivers seem to speed through risking a collision with a pedestrian or another vehicle. For safety, please back into your parking spot.
(2)Steph L.
This restaurant looked great from the outside, and was nice on the inside.... But the food leaves a little to be desired. Pros: great homemade root beer Cons: uncooked fries (how hard is it to finish cooking fries?) Subpar burgers Overall wont be coming back
(3)Laura C.
Came here w/ my parents as they had received a gift card. We sat on the patio as it was an Indian Summer evening. While it was nice to have a patio option, you are pretty much sitting in a mall parking lot which is bizarre. They could add some planters around the patio area w/ trees/bushes/flowers to help give a better aesthetic and not be starring at a JCPenny sign and massive asphalt parking lot. Some LED lights around the fencing would be neat too. I noticed they had heaters out there, so presumably you can also go out on the patio in the fall? Foodwise, have everything you could want for sit down bar food. Portions are GIGANTIC (I had a pasta dish - I think it was cajun chicken something or other). Had leftovers that lasted me for 2 additional meals. I'm a fan of leftovers, so definitely get your money's worth. If you don't feel like having leftovers, highly suggest you split your meal when it comes to the pastas. My mom said the place overall reminded her of Champps, in a good way. Beer was yummy too. Service was good - knowledgeable, eager, friendly staff. Was a little hectic as they were pretty busy and had only been open less than 2 weeks. I've been back w/ a friend and we had vodka drinks at the bar on a Monday night. Fantastic sized drinks and typical prices. I thought their bar display was pretty nifty. Lots of bros w/ their bros watching Monday night football on what seems to be good TVs. So might be fun for checking out dudes w/ your lady friends but the dudes just might be too into football to really care!
(3)Drew S.
Great food. The Red beer was delicious. Try the stuffed mushrooms and the bacon corn fritters. The mahi tacos were also very good.
(5)Karen S.
I like!! It's a great spot to have a beer after shopping.. Oh it's more then a tip it's a great place. To go!!!
(5)Gary A.
I visited BJ's for the first time two weeks ago and have been back two more times since. An amazing array of brews and a wide menu. I've found the quality and value to be very good and plan to return.
(4)Ron D.
I stopped in yesterday afternoon for lunch. I went to sit at the bar and actually passed right by the bartender who was talking to another employee. The bartender kept talking to the employee and didn't even acknowledge me as I walked by. Five minutes later he came over to me. I ordered the Avocado egg rolls and was disappointed. The spicy sauce was good but the egg rolls were very bland. I think Avocados should be cool and fresh not warm and mushy It took the good Avocado flavor away. I had a house red beer and It was flavor-less as well. Nice place but I dont need to go back anytime soon. Other workers there were at the end of the bar talking about a St Patricks day party and using very foul language. Ill pass.
(2)Gil C.
They have a pretty good/wide selection of food and beer. Their booth seats are very comfortable. Also, they have many TV's inside, so it is a good place to eat and watch a sporting event.
(4)Erol P.
Stopped in yesterday after we visited the Casino. I have been by it a million times as I get off the 270 exit and heard some positive reviews by friends and family. I wasn't really hungry at all but I did have to eat something, you know what I mean? My wife was hungry for lunch as it was around 3:30 and we had just left our first visit to the Columbus Casino BTW I won on the slots. Anyway, wife ordered the Ma-hi Taco and a house salad, I just ordered the Calamari appetizer - not being that hungry. I also ordered a glass of wine and was ready to order another when I decided to check out their beer list. My appetizer was very good, my wife said the taco was okay. However I am thinking we were just skimming the surface here and not knowing what to order. Like their pizzas and many other items I can think of. The ambiance is excellent, the service very good. The mural on the back wall of farm workers and wheat is a nice mural and reminded me of other similar murals I have seen, has a good effect. Our waitress when asked said to try the Jambalaya, I definitely will on my next trip when I am hungry. Her service was very good, attentive and fast. Although have to admit the place was not that busy when we were there but it doesn't matter. She was very helpful as well. Now about that beer list - I am not much of a beer drinker at all. Every now and then, like 2 times a year I drink beer. Well I think that is about to change - I ordered a BJ Blonde OMG what a wonderful tasting ice cold beer. It was truly excellent. Here I am thinking about going over there right now for another glass or try something else. They know beer! What a nice neighborhood establishment, I know we will be over there many more times. I am lucky I live close enough to be there in 5 minutes,
(4)Jeffrey S.
Beer selection and appetizer selection are very good. Better than most places. From there it goes down hill a bit. I sampled each plate at the table and my selection seemed to be the best but everything was average. At the table we had Risotto, Seared Ahi Tuna and I had the Chicken Parmesan. Nothing was bad but nothing was great. The server was good but not great. Just an average experience in taste and service. The bill was a little above average in price.
(3)Angie K.
Pretty impressed that they have a 575 calorie and under menu. I got the chicken salad with peppers and jicama and it was very good. Everytime I come to a BJ's brewhouse there is a wait, this one wasn't as bad at the Polaris Location. Our Wait was only about 5 minutes.
(3)Alex G.
Good food. Nice atmosphere. The Spring Rolls appetizer - nice start. Deep dish pizza very good. Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza - nice. Peanut Butter Pizookie, a hot half-baked cookie topped w/ ice cream, completed the meal. Only challenge is if you're on a budget. Our meal w/ individual pizzas, spring rolls & shared dessert = $44 w/o tips & drinks. But wonderful for a date or special occasion.
(4)Tina G.
Not a true soda queen anymore but since they offered unlimited refills of their handcrafted root beer, cream soda, orange and black cherry sodas, we tried all four of them! So refreshingly clean-tasting. Aside from that the food is good. Avocado rolls. Lemon Chicken Pasta and salad of a fried chicken kind seemed to have taken a back seat to the sodas! I haven't tasted the beer yet. ...... More later!
(5)Jeremy H.
Let's just start this off by pointing out the obvious. This place wants to be a cheaper Cheesecake Factory. Fact: The food and service is nothing like the Cheesecake Factory. My wife likes to eat here as they offer some Gluten Free options including a gluten free pizza. Gluten free restaurants are few and far between so those few that offer a menu for the Celiac crowd get business even if the food and service is awful. My biggest beef with this place...parties of 5. That's right, does your party include 5 people? If so you are fucked! They have 2-3 tables specifically for parties of 5. So if you get there and tell the hostest you have a party of 5, you will see parties of 4, 6, and 8 come in, give there name to the hostest 20 minutes after you, and get seated 20 minutes before you. Absolutelyfreakingridiculous! I complained to the manger immediately as I'm not your typical hipster girl yelper who sees Yelp as a place to get revenge after the fact. If I have a problem with a place, I let them know, to their faces, immediately. Just think of how the quality of Yelp reviews would increase if you had to speak with the manager about your experience before reviewing? Anyways, the manager said he'd see what he could do...which was nothing. No putting a chair on a table for 4, no giving us a table for 6. We will never go here again because of this. Also the food just isn't good, nor is the micro-brew beer and I've tried most of them. Pretty poor excuse for beer. I know for a fact the last three times we have came here, our food wasn't prepared right, or it just didn't taste well. You're far better off going to the Cheesecake Factory, it will cost you a few more bucks, but it's going to be on another level.
(1)Ryan L.
We went to BJ's for lunch after shopping at Polaris one Saturday morning. We got seated very quickly (less than 5 minutes). The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. It's not too classy, but is a bit nicer than your average sports bar. However, they still sport TVs with multiple games. The bar itself is very nice too. The service was great. Our waitress was very nice and extremely prompt. Never had an empty glass, very helpful with the menu, and always in a good mood. As for the food, everything I tried was delicious and everything I didn't try looked amazing. I got the Jalapeno Burger which was amazing. The fried jalapenos added some very good flavor, the bun was fresh, and the meat was very good quality. I got thin fries, which were good, but the wedge fries were seasoned, and looked like they might be a little better. The prices aren't terrible, but are a little high for an every day lunch ($10 for a sandwich and fries). Overall, I was very, very impressed with BJ's and will likely return next time I'm at Polaris. And to top it all off, I got a free mug after buying a $50 gift card!
(5)Chuck G.
Great service - each had the roost beef dip sandwich and fries very good will definitely return. Pizza and homemade root beer next with cookie and Ice cream dessert
(4)Tony C.
Everything has really good flavor. Server wasn't great. Tortilla soup was best I have had, chicken noodle was excellent, flat bread pizza was great!
(4)Steve D.
From beginning to end: Act I - The Waiting Game 7:00 PM - check in on a busy Friday night and we are told that it will take 30-40 minutes to seat two. 7:45 PM - check with front to see how much longer it will be to seat us. We are told that there are seven (no, wait...four! - this is how the conversation really went) parties ahead of us and it would be another 20 minutes - 1/2 hour. 7:53 - Have a brief discussion with the better half as to whether we should take off to Macaroni Grill. Just as we decide to turn in the buzzer, it goes off and we are seated promptly at 8. Lesson here: Hostess - be HONEST! If it's going to be an hour, tell me it's going to be an hour! If there are seven parties ahead of me, do not change stories midstream and tell me it will be four! Act II - Table Service and Food - The waiter took a little longer than usual getting us our water. - BJ's prides itself on its rainbow (IPA - Dark Stout) of handcrafted beers, but 4.95 for a pint is a touch steep. That is about the price you would pay for something from CBC at their restaurants (CBC or Milestone 229) and those are fresh from the brewery. The beer was fine for what it was, though. - The food is entirely satisfactory. It is filling, it tastes good, the portions are huge. I especially liked the menu entry for "tiny" appetizers, because it meant that the wife and I did not have to "settle" on one giant appetizer to share and could get two smaller ones: ones we actually wanted. - Observation: I know this is a new restaurant, but the waitstaff looks like they are absolutely on the edge of panic the entire time. Second observation: the menu is HUGE, and features a veritable globetrotting feast: Mexican, Italian, French, American, etc. I prefer restaurants that pick a niche and do things well. Act III - Denouement BJ's is on par with Cheesecake Factory (especially because of the 20-page menus at each). You will get good food there, it will cost you about 15 bucks a person, you will be full, and you will likely take leftovers. There is nothing there I would go out of my way to eat, but if someone suggested it, I would go again - PROVIDED that the host / hostesses and the rest of the front of house learned what they were doing. I watched people leave mid-wait, which usually does not happen if you honestly inform people and customers can modify their expectations accordingly.
(3)Febre Z.
A 10 minute wait becomes 30, a 30 minute wait turns into 1 hour. The wait to eat at BJ's is only a testament to Tuttle area's desperate need for new and better dining experiences. If anything, the receptionist just needs to be better at estimating or more honest about how long the wait is going to be. The "squeaky wheel" seems to get the oil... DON'T BE A SQUEAKY WHEEL! Call ahead. BJ's is known for their pizza, which is an awesome treat especially when they're nice enough to offer samples of it while guests waited to be seated. The layout of the place is also pretty smart. Come in, get your seating transponder, and head right to the big open bar for their draft selections. Of course it's within your right to load up on more pizza once you get seated, but the rest of their menu is definitely worth exploring. Call ahead. 'Typical with places like Cheesecake Factory, Champs or Spaghetti Warehouse, the entrees come in portions for 2, but not to worry. A recommended course: - order a handcrafted beer - grab one, or two (if splitting) of the SMALLER appetizers - eat HALF of your entree (awesome dishes like the New Orleans Jambalaya or the Parmesan Crusted Chicken) - box the rest - then finish with a Red Velvet Pizookie for dessert If you're lucky, you will leave with pain from fullness and joy from tastiness. Oh and.....call ahead.
(4)H K.
I prefer local, but i have to admit, BJ's is pretty darn good. A great variety of food to satisfy any palate. I like the grilled Mahi fish tacos. Beer is good. Service is spotty - sometimes great, sometimes not. Consistent quality in the food is to be appreciated.
(3)Nijole T.
We went right when they opened and for a chain it is really very nice here! The service is good and the food above your average standard chain restaurant fare! Exstensive menu that made it so hard for to chose, I would recommend going with a bunch of friends so you can sample as much as possible. Not being as fortunate, I did the usual and talked my husband and son into ordering as much as possible and the vegatarian options were left up to me. We started with the best beginnings combo featurung Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Mozzarella Sticks, Avocado Egg Rolls and Santa Fe Spring Rolls The men enjoyed the cheese sticks while the rest was all upto me and I did not mind one bit, all was delicious and really a huge platter, this is one combo really worth the money! I also had the potstickers which were great as well. My husband had the gourmet mac n cheese which was very very good, rich and gooey just like it is supposed to be! With that he had the Piranha Pale Ale Chili Cheeseburger, it was really like they stated a true knife and fork sandwhich, while it was good, it was a bit messy and soggy for him. I had the whole wheat pizza with Flame grilled Portobello mushrooms, balsamic vinaigrette marinated oven roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh thyme, parsley, Fontina cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze which makes me want it all over again just reading this, it was so damn good and right up my alley! Along with that I had the seared Ahi salad with their amazing sesame dressing. Needless to say we were pretty stuffed the rest of the evening but it was well worth it! One of the top dining choices at Tuttle, great for the family, there really is something for every tastebud!
(4)Jana H.
Everything was delicious! We took our family of four boys there for dinner while in Columbus on a business trip. Everyone loved the freshly made root beer, creme soda, orange soda and black cherry soda. The two older boys had bison burgers, which they said were okay. My husband and I split the balsamic glazed chicken. Very tasty, but a little small for two people. So of course I had to try a "pizookie" for dessert. Being gluten intolerant, I ordered the gluten free chocolate chip. SO amazing! My 14 year old had the double chocolate and also loved it. The kids have been begging us to go back so they can have the homemade soda again. The prices were decent; for a family of six we spent a little more than $15/person.
(5)Angela N.
Been here twice in past week and great as usual. Sometimes menu is overwhelming so I just make the waitstaff suggest good stuff. Love the nutty brunette! My fav brew!
(4)Patty B.
I have eaten there 3 times and ordered from them via Cafe Courier delivery. i have tried several different menu items. all have been very good in terms of both quality and quantity. Good "stick-to-your-ribs" type of food. The service is equally attentive and efficient regardless of whether I am with others or solo dining, a factor that I always make an extra effort to note. I'm not much of a beer-drinker but I have enjoyed the beers I had there. It's close to home and prices are reasonable so I will definitely be back.
(4)Ryan S.
BJ's is good. I love the large beer selection and their own brews. I've always had really good meals here, too. The Jambalaya was very good and the Fish Tacos were delicious as well. I'll definitely continue to go here. Only problem is that there is frequently a line.
(4)Wayne B.
Food and service are great. They also have terrific beer. On one visit, service was a bit spotty and I just mentioned to the manager. He insisted on comping me the entire meal for 4 people. I said that was not necessary, I just wanted him to know because I really liked the restaurant and wanted them to know. He absolutely insisted and apologized for a less than perfect experience. This is the type of service that makes you come back.
(5)Michael D.
Love this place! The food has always been very good, and the portions are great. I always have leftovers to take to work for lunch! I have avoided going during the busy times and always have great service. The pizookie is very good, but it is actually a copy of a dessert that I had previously at ESPN's restaurants. The ESPN version is better (and bigger). If I am at Polaris, this is one of the few places I would go to.
(4)Kurt B.
Beer, pizza, and happy hour are the only good things about this place.
(2)Miss J.
Food is great, but a little pricey. Love the maui pork chops with the roasted potatoes and steamed green beans. Pizookie is delicious too. Would have given more stars but the wait was awful.
(4)Heather B.
I was very impressed by the building and the decor. It's amazing how much $$$ went into this restaurant. Anyway, we were lucky and found some seats at the bar to watch a little football, have a beer or 3, and some dinner. It was great! The food, the beer, the TVs. The only complaint is that the bartender didn't really know about the beers and she wasn't overly friendly. She wasn't rude, just reserved, concentrating maybe. Anyway, I will definitely make this a place to visit often.
(4)Will C.
Great food and good beer. Pizza was good but the food was a tad too salty which is not surprising of a "chain style" restaurant definitely will go back. Beer selection is killer and anybody who likes beer will see it's a great selection. Something for everyone
(4)Lisa k.
Service good. Food good and was great seeing the manager active on the floor. KUDOS!
(5)Steve F.
Beautiful building...I had a few appetizers with friends, all were decent. Really enjoyed the crafted pumpkin beer. Plan to return soon for a more well rounded meal.
(4)K B.
We went to this business on Friday, October 19, 2012. The design is cool and inviting. The people, service, was something totally different. I was extremely impressed with the homemade root beer, it was a little too sweet. I ordered the Miso Salmon, red peppers, snow peas, rice and another vegetable. Although the salmon was moist it had no flavor to it. No lemon pepper, or zesty lemon, or any other seasonings that would warrant paying $12.95. I recieved a nice size piece of salmon, but the snow peas and red peppers amounted to 8 pieces at best. If I return it will be on someone's else's tab.
(2)Scott D.
Food is good but service isn't great and they do not have wifi, hello it's almost 2012 get it together. Returning to the service, My waitress was obvioulsy challanged becasue she had no clue what the specials were for the day, she had to go find out and told us it was $1 off drafts I then asked her about the food specials that I saw on the table tent menu, she replied, "ohh those are specials I guess also". When our food arrived she dropped our bill automatically. I told her we were going to eat more and have drinks and watch the NFL games so she then took the bill. About an 30 minutes after we finished our half priced mini pizzas and had a few more beers, I ordered another mini pizza. She put my order in and then came back within 3 minutes and handed me the bill again, I then asked are you leaving or something? Which she said she wasnt but I felt rushed and not welcomed when we were ordering plenty of food and drinks. I then just told her to box my food up and that we were leaving. I pulled the manager aside and asked why she had dropped my check off twice already before we had even touched our food and recieved the 2nd portion of it. He stated that is what they do during lunch, I told him it was Sunday people are in here to eat and watch games and it wasnt very good for bussiness in my opinion. Also they had no wifi in the place and have no plan to have it for their customers, well BJ's is out for work lunch work meetings. I will give BJ's a 3 star becasue this location is fairly new, the food was good, and the beer was good also. I hope BJ's can get it together for my next trip.
(3)Charles O.
Wide variety of draft beer. Service was average. Food was also average. I had a burger that was charred more than I prefer. I would go again for the beer and plenty of televisions for the sports especially while my wife is shopping in the mall.
(3)K M.
When we arrived place looked packed and thought we would never get in but to my surprise we were seated rather quickly. Never been to this restaurant but my co workers love the place. I ordered a burger. Food and service was good.
(3)Maria L.
Not a bad place. I love the homemade root beer that they have! Everything is pretty tasty!
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