Bj's Restaurant & Brewery

11/30/06

A chain microbrewery satisfies with comfort-food classics and award-winning beers.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
BJ's boasts a trendy reclaimed-barn look with vaulted redwood beams. Eclectic touches abound; rococo mirrors sparkle against corrugated-iron walls and the odd chandelier sprouts absentmindedly amidst Art Deco lamps. The bar area boasts beer-label posters and the ubiquitous big-screen TV blaring the big game on ESPN.

The Food
The extensive, carbo-loaded menu is perfect for buffering those home brews. The bruschetta, loaded with tomatoes, is a favorite and the minestrone is stew-thick with a hint of oregano. The fish and chips gives mixed results: wedge-cut fries are seasoned and crispy; but the doughy, Blonde Ale-battered cod flounders without its tartar sauce. The pizzas are deep-dish, robust pies; the Spinach & Artichoke is lusciously creamy--a perfect yin-yang experience when split with spicy blackened chicken in an Alfredo sauce. For dessert, try a deep-dish Pizookie. The massive white-chocolate cookie comes studded with macadamias and topped with vanilla bean ice cream. BJ's home-brewed root beer float makes for another sweet ending.

06/13/02

Good friends and a bottle of beer

by dussellrott at Citysearch

This is a real nice place to hang out and pound a few pints. Very open, friendly, and college-like atmosphere in here. So grab a friend, grab a brew, then grab a bite. And try the Tatonka Stout if you like 'em strong.

05/23/02

Burbank BJ's is better

by izelmorena at Citysearch

Happy hours at all BJ's are really good. Drinks are 2-3 dollars cheaper, and they reduce the price of their appetizers another $2. Which makes BJ's a great place to hang out after work. Though I must say that I found the service to be WAY more friendly at the BJ's in Burbank. Not that this one is bad. It's just much more fun at the Burbank location than the one in Monrovia. Try both and see for yourself.

• Pros: It's a BJ's
• Cons: Slower Service, Ambience