BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Jolla

4.5 (66)

$30 and under

American

8785 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people

23 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
Child-friendly

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
Daily 11:00–00:00
Phone number
(858) 257-3640
Website
http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
8785 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA 92037
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 66 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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in La Jolla is "one of my favorite restaurants in La Jolla and the San Diego area," known for its "great tasty food" and "A+ food and GREAT service." With a "nice location," a "large menu," and a "fantastic waitress," it offers a vibrant dining experience.

66 Reviews

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Mona
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
While waiting for our table that we could clearly see was ready I approached the two hostesses who standing there cit chatting and ask if we could be seated the wait oh, oh sorry, and got us seated. However, we made a reservation since we had a large party (12), and were told we would be seated outside and assured there would be heaters. Half the fire in the fireplace at the table did not work 🥴. Our waitress was fantastic and should be given kudos.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 7 June 2025
Mona, thanks for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that your waitress made a great impression! We apologize for the seating delay and the issues with the heaters, and we appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve. Hope to welcome you back soon!
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Nancy VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
3.0
Dined on 7 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I made a reservation for 7:15pm and didn’t get seated until 7:50pm when we checked in on time. The hostess said they had to seat a couple big parties first which I spoke to them and they were walk-ins without reservation. And with other walk ins the hostess told them it would take 25-35 mins which is exactly how long it took us - what is the point of a reservation then? On a positive note, our server Brian was fabulous.
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Mako VIP
San Diego71 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was again a good business lunch for us. This is one of my best restaurants in town.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 4 May 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience, Mako! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed another great business lunch with us. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Mako VIP
San Diego71 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants for business meetings.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 30 April 2025
Thanks, Mako! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us for business meetings. Creating the perfect atmosphere for our guests is a top priority, and it's great to know we hit the mark. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Melissa VIP
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice location. Cold beer and large menu. Service was excellent.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La JollaResponded on 16 April 2025
Thanks for the awesome review, Melissa! We're thrilled you enjoyed our location, menu, and service. Our team works hard to create great experiences, and it's wonderful to hear you had a fantastic time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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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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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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Mako VIP
San Diego71 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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area2 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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Patricia VIP
San Diego102 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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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 4.5 stars by 66 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

23 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Google Map for BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Jolla

8785 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

Area
La Jolla
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–00:00
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(858) 257-3640

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Jolla

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What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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