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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Jolla

4.2
4.2
61 Reviews
$30 and under
American
8785 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people
22:30
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for happy hour
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

What 61 people are saying

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Jolla reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in La Jolla is praised for its "great tasty food" and "outstanding service," making it a favorite for many. Guests enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with ample TV screens for sports viewing and a reasonable happy hour. Popular dishes include Italian Chicken Parmigiana Pasta and Ahi Poke.
61 Reviews
  1. Susan VIP

    San Diego27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was a little over cooked and dry but edible. The rest of the meal was good.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 2 April 2025
    Thanks for your feedback, Susan! We're glad you enjoyed the rest of your meal. We’ll definitely share your comments about the steak with our kitchen team to ensure a better experience next time. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Matt VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a good value for the price. I was very happy there were a lot of TV screens playing the basketball game. 
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 28 March 2025
    Matt, we’re glad you enjoyed the value and the game-day experience with all our screens! Your feedback means a lot to us. We’re always looking to improve, so let us know if there’s anything else we can do to make your next visit even better!

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  3. Mako VIP

    San Diego67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is my favorite one in La Jolla and San Diego.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 26 March 2025
    Thanks, Mako! We're thrilled to hear that our restaurant is your favorite spot in La Jolla and San Diego. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for more great meals!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I received a text to confirm the time and date. I called back and was asked if we would like outdoor accommodations. I said no because it would be cold outside at 9:30pm and we have 4 senior citizens that were cold. We checked in and were seated OUTSIDE and it was FREEZING COLD. We asked for another table inside and they said it would be another 40 minute wait. Very disappointed. Nonetheless, good service and good food
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 25 March 2025
    We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback. It’s important to us that all guests are comfortable. We’ll address the seating issue with our team to improve in the future. We’re glad you enjoyed the service and food despite the inconvenience.

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  5. Patricia VIP

    San Diego101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good value for the money. Service was a bit slow. The restaurant was completely full and vibrant. A bit too much noise.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 25 March 2025
    Thank you, Patricia! We're thrilled you enjoyed the value and vibrant atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback on the service speed and noise level—it's something we’re constantly working to improve. We hope to see you again soon for another great experience!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tasty food, we got the salmon with Chadornay sauce, love it, and our waiter, was attentive and wonderful, coming back real soon. M.D.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 21 March 2025
    Thanks! We're thrilled you enjoyed the salmon with Chardonnay sauce and had a wonderful experience with our team. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal!

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  7. Joe VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice Restaurant. Seated us immediately. Gave us choices off the Happy Hour and regular menus. Our sever, Bivian, was friendly and professional. Very nice cocktails and menu choices.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 1 March 2025
    Thanks for the fantastic review, Joe! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and that Bivian took great care of you. Our team works hard to provide excellent service and delicious options. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another visit!

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  8. Patricia VIP

    San Diego101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! A+ food and GREAT service. Our server was Camryn C. and she was outstanding! She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. We ordered: 1. Italian Chicken Parmigiana Pasta = A+ 2. Ahi Poke = A+ 3. Cheeseburger with bacon = A+ 4. Cinnamon Roll Pizookie
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 28 February 2025
    Thank you, Patricia! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience and that Camryn provided outstanding service. Your A+ ratings for our dishes make us proud. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals!

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  9. Mako VIP

    San Diego67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BJ's La Jolla is one of my favorite restaurants in La Jolla and the San Diego area. However, my wife and I had a disappointing experience at BJ's restaurant today. I tried to use a $10 OpenTable Reward to make a reservation yesterday, but it was denied. Today, I brought the image of the Reward Card [ending with 2252] and my phone with me. After our waiter had discussed it with the store manager, the reward was declined. I was told to go to a different restaurant. No one at BJ's restaurant knew about the OpenTable Reward Card system. Can we use it at BJ's? Shall the Crad work at a different restaurant?
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 22 February 2025
    Thanks for your feedback, Mako! We're glad to hear BJ's is one of your favorites. We're sorry to hear about the confusion with the OpenTable Reward. We'll look into this to ensure our team is better informed. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Mako VIP

    San Diego67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my most favorable restaurants in San Diego.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 23 January 2025
    Thanks, Mako! We’re thrilled to hear that our restaurant is one of your favorites in San Diego. Your support means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience!

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FAQs

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 257-3640.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Jolla is rated 4.2 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 10 times today
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8785 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
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