BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

My experience here was amazing. I find the staff to be caring, attentive, and accomodating. From the moment I entered the restaurant I was greeted with care (and a gluten-​free menu which helps) and felt right at home even in a chain restaurant. I do not order salmon often while out because most people (especially in a more casual dining environment) over cook it, but not here! The salmon was cooked to perfection! The vegetables were fresh and the menu choices overall were plentiful. Definitely a place to satisfy a group of people. If you have a gluten sensitivity, you will be pleased with the selection they offer. Oh and dessert! You must get a pizookie! It is their version of a cookie sunday. They feature a seasonal flavor (when I was there it was lemon blueberry. It was AMAZING!) And they also have regular chocolate chip and a gluten free chocolate chip version as well. Since I was visiting another city — and I wanted to spread the love — I did not get to go back to BJ’s but that was a hard decision every day. To the staff: Well done guys from beginning to end. To the readers: If you are in the Short Pump area, make sure you stop by. Bön Appétit!

Nikki was wonderful. She was very friendly and informative. I love the Jeremiah Red. It’s one of my favorite brews. Seemed a little off, but not bad. Pizza was hot, fresh, and tasty. Great visit to one of my favorite concepts.

Waited for 20 to 30 minutes which was fine as we got here right at 6:30. Server was prompt and courteous. Husband ordered a burger which he really enjoyed and was huge. My Ahi Tuna salad was disappointing. Salad seemed like it had been sitting in dressing for a while, there was a random piece of mozzarella in my salad and tuna was not presented neatly (I.e. It looked more mangled than not).

I rarely get my husband out of the house, but he agreed to come out for dinner and beer at BJ’S. He ordered a Dos Equis on tap, our server came back a few minutes later and said they’re changing the keg and it would be right out. The beer came… and was completely flat. He asked her and she said well there is still some left and they don’t want to tap a new keg, he could get something else or have another flat one. Couldn’t believe it, you really expect your customers to drink flat beer at a brewhouse?! So he ordered a different beer and at the end of the meal asked if he could chat with the manager. He explained what happened (and noted the server and the food were great). The manager told him that he didn’t taste the beer so he doesn’t know if it was flat (so we are liars now?!), and said we had too much information and they don’t serve flat beer. My husband walked out and as I was paying the bill (including asking them to remove the flat beer we sent back), the manager came back and said he did go check and the keg was empty, that they should have given him a new beer and to apologize on his behalf. Too late now, won’t be back here EVER.

Thomas was great! I tried the Mediterranean chicken tacos and the pizookie. Both were delicious. I usually get the same thing but glad I tried something different.

Gross. The chicken is prepackaged and not cooked to order. The majority of items on the menu come straight from the freezer. Do yourself a favor and find a local restaurant with real, fresh food.

First time & last time too. Service was below average just like their food. Only good thing was the beer, but there are better places with a nicer atmosphere for that. It is also way too expensive for what you get. Should have read prior reviews before trying this place.

Fantastic tuna lunch dish with quinoa. The waiter was pleasant and accommodating. Excellent beer as well. Great décor and professional staff. Food preparation was adequate and accurate.

Good food, really extensive menu, average beers, good ambiance, sub-​par on cleanliness – silverware all dirty and lazy on the table wiping…
Go here instead of Friday’s, but that’s about all.

I came in earlier with a guest and it as around 11am. I like off peek hours as I can enjoy myself. It quickly got packed and my tranquil experience was bombarded with noise and happy conversation. The way a good place should be. Our server was very nice but the guy who brought out the food. My guess pointed out how sad he looked. I hope everything was alright but he was almost killing my noon day joy buzz. Place is clean, large. Great choices and did I say my weight staff was amazing. I can’t remember her name but she was blonde, 5 6 or so tiny very polite. Thank you

I ordered the jambalaya but wasn’t crazy about it. I really like the atmosphere and will return to try the burgers and drinks.

On last Sunday I was on a mission to have lunch at a restaurant that I had not been to before. While on this mission, I came across BJ’s Restaurant. I never even heard of the restaurant until about a week ago. But how did my experience go? To find out, read below.
The Good:
Menu– From the looks of things, this restaurant is like Applebees on Steroids. Their menu focuses on sandwiches, burgers, chicken, ribs and pasta. The difference in a BJ’s menu and an Applebees menu is the variety that BJ’s offers. The menu itself has to be over 4 pages long. Those that are indecisive might take some time to make a selection but those looking for a specific taste in food will have a better chance finding it here than other restaurants that specialize in «American Food».
Price/​Portion– I ordered the lunch special Chicken Tenders and Fries. Yes it was a safe choice in food, but the chicken tenders were around $ 7.50. This is a bargain considering that at other restaurants, their chicken tender meal is sold for around $ 10. The portion of the food was also pretty filling for the price paid.
Taste of My Meal– As stated before, I ordered the chicken tenders meal. The food was very good. The food came out hot and I did not need to add any seasoning to my fries. I could say that I was satisfied.
On the Fence:
Service– The server was friendly and more than willing to accommodate any need of the table, but there were times when she disappeared for long periods and the food took longer than I thought it would take given the small number of people inside the restaurant.
Taste of the Root Beer Ribs– I had the chance to sample a rib from someone else that ordered the meal. The meat was a little tough and the seasoning was more of an acquired taste to me. It is definitely a dish that I would not order.
Overall: If you are looking for a restaurant that has the Applebees on Steroids theme then this is it. The ambiance is great, food is affordable, portions are great and my group had overall positive reflections on how the food tasted. I could surely see myself coming back to this restaurant and I would be more than happy to sample other dishes on the menu aside from my favorite Chicken Tenders meal. FOUR STARS.

We decided to give it a try again hoping the service changed. It didn’t! It was the same blah experience. The wait staff looked like zombies walling around waiting to go home. It took forever to get a beer. But the reason they get a 2 star review is because the beer was cold and good. The menu is the size of a bible and their food is not all that great. It’s over board! Everything is to foofoo. Make beer, cut down the menu, give good service and create a better environment that makes people want to hangout

I must admit, I hadn’t heard of BJs until my fellow co workers recommended it as a place to have lunch. We were a group of 10 and were very quickly accommodated even tho we had not made reservations.
We ordered a plethora of food– everything from thin crust and deep pan pizzas, sandwiches, pastas and my favorite– ribs! Everything was delicious. I’m giving this review 4 starts only because it took a loooong time to get our food– but nonetheless will be back again.

If you are wanting a great deep dish pizza complimented with a great libation then head over to BJ’s Brewhouse. BJ’s is a beer lovers haven. They have a vast amount of beers, ales, ciders and signature cocktails to choose from. They definitely give Capital Ale House a run for their money with their IPA choices. Some of my personal favorite adult beverage selections here are the Blonde Ale and the Berry Cider.
On my most recent visit they had some seasonal berry themed cocktails in lue of the impending holidays. I decided to indulge on the blood orange pom sangria. It was full of flavor but the sweetness of the wine was mellowed and balanced with a cinnamon stick that gave the drink a hint of spice. It was delicious!
There are so many unique pizza selections at BJ’s. From traditional pepperoni to the sweet pig, there is a pizza for everyone. My friend and I chose the BBQ Chicken Pizza, which was absolutely amazing. This deep dish creation includes juicy chicken accented with fresh tomatoes, cilantro and savory bbq sauce. We definitely enjoyed our pie!
Make sure you leave room for dessert so you can try out their pizookie. A hybrid of a cookie and a pizza, the pizookie is a great ending to any meal. They are served hot, and sweet topped with a scoop of ice cream. My mouth is watering reminiscing about this sweet treat. We couldn’t decide on just one flavor, so we got the trio of peanut butter, cookies and cream and salted caramel. Every bite was worth the delicious calories. I am already looking forward to my next visit to BJ’s to try a different pizza and pizookie!

So, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse has become one of my favorite places to dine! I was actually exposed to the restaurant in California a few years ago, but I didn’t really get the full effect then.
I’ve been here with friends, for events, and solo, and all of them have ended up the same way… extremely pleased! Whether its the beer selection, great pizza, or tasty appetizers, I always leave full and happy. I haven’t dived into their menu fully because I keep wanting to eat the dishes I’ve already tried again. Unfortunately, I can get stuck get the same dishes at particular places!
But, I can attest that their pizza — deep dish & flatbread — are both delicious. I also had the Sante Fe Spring Rolls and they were perfectly seasoned!
A must-​have when you visit is a Pizookie! These desserts come in full and mini sizes, well most do. My personal favorite is the Peanut Butter Smore’s Pizookie! I also love the Salted Caramel!
For beers, I like more of the pale ales, like the Brewhouse Blonde, which is always on tap.
The hostess and servers are very inviting and friendly. I always enjoy the service I receive with each visit.
Highly recommend this place!

My boyfriend and I decided to try this place out after hearing really good things about it. I didn’t realize what type of restaurant it was; I thought it was just another Kickback Jacks/Applebee’s type of place. I was very wrong.
BJs has a very diverse menu and offers quite different things from a typical American restaurant. It made it very unique. Their menu was like a novel. So much to try and it all looked delicious.
We went on a Friday Night so it was very very busy. We waited about 20 minutes for a table. They ask for your phone number so they can text you when your table is ready. Downside to this is there is not much wait space, but I mean most restaurants don’t offer a big waiting area.
Got our table ordered drinks, all good. Our waitress was very very nice and fun to talk to. The kitchen was pretty backed up so we did have to wait around 30 minutes after we placed our order.
I got the chicken pita tacos, which are similar to a Greek gyro. They were awesome, but I believe that they forgot to put the sauce on. I was so hungry I scarfed them down before I made the connection there was no sauce.
My boyfriend got a pulled pork burger. He was unhappy with the small amount of pork on it, but he still said it was very good. The French fries were good, but very small and difficult to eat. They almost tasted like onion rings to me.
We then got a chocolate chip pizookie. Only complaint there is they did not put em out Pam spray on the tin; it was very difficult to scrap the bottom of the cookie off. Other than that it was delicious.
We were there for a little over an hour between waiting for food and our dessert. Prices are reasonable for what they offer. Will definitely be back.

I crave the food here all the time. I was a little confused about this place at first but now I really like it. The restaurant is open and there is great seating. The atmosphere is inviting and comfortable. I’ve been here a few times and you will not leave hungry. They give generous portions and have a great selection of meals to choose from. I personally enjoy the pulled pork BBQ sandwich which I can nearly taste just thinking about it. Their pizza also looked very tasty and, again, portions are excellent.
The beer is also great. I like the fact that they do have their own craft beer and it is very tasty. I like that you can come in and have your growler filled inside. I would recommend this place to beer enthusiast and those looking for a great meal with large portions.

Been here several times and always good. Not the largest beer selection in Richmond but one of the best varieties. Their BJ’s house beers are very good but they also have on draft many other selections (including light beers for those that aren’t into craft beers — something many craft beer restaurants bypass).
Food has been very good including the burgers. I took off one star because we have never been overly impressed with the pizzas (which they have a large selection). Everything else has been first rate.
They kinda don’t take reservations. For up to 6 people you actually can get the BJs phone app and do the call ahead function to put you on the list. There is also an order ahead option which you could in theory use for a reservation. You can place a Dine In order for a specific time — so I have in past ordered appetizers dine in for a specific time (thus reserving our table).
Not normally a long line except weekends between about 6 – 8 can be up to 30 minutes from walking in.

Very nice atmosphere third time and have never been disappointed. The service is great, plenty of seating so wait time is short even on a Saturday night. The pizza and draft beer is what BJ’S is know for but there menu is huge, not quite Cheesecake factory huge but lots to choose from. Plenty of beer and drink options. I had the BJ’S classic pizza and the medium and two salads filled us up.