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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 209 listed · Scored from 2,897 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(2897) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional Smokehouse BBQRib House / Ribs SpecialistBBQ BuffetBBQ CateringCarolina-Style BBQKorean / Asian BBQBBQ Food Truck / Stand
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Rib House / Ribs Specialist, BBQ Buffet
Reviews
2897

What recent reviews say

Visitors praise the wait staff by name-Evan, Michael, Matt B, and Rachel stand out for attentiveness and genuine care-and consistently find the food good to excellent. The menu spans BBQ, burgers, pizzas, and specialty items like Korean-inspired chicken sandwiches, with staff who remember dietary needs and make recommendations that land.

Praised for
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • quality food and varied menu
  • family-friendly atmosphere
  • dietary accommodations handled well
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Best for: Families seeking casual dining with attentive service and dietary flexibility.

Strengths

  • Named staff known for attentiveness
  • Diverse menu beyond BBQ
  • Handles dietary requests thoughtfully
  • Craft beer program

Worth knowing

  • Evan noted for exceptional kindness and helpfulness
  • Michael (Michael C) praised for attentiveness and recommendations
  • Matt B commended for patience and enthusiasm
  • Rachel accommodated FODMAP dietary needs with understanding
  • Korean Sweet & Spicy chicken sandwich mentioned as standout item

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.49 average across the 190 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
2033
4
431
3
177
2
81
1
175
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Last updated 2026-08-19