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Salted Caramel Pizookie - Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany, Colonie, NY

Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany

3.2
3.2
98 Reviews
$30 and under
American
3 Wolf Rd Ste 101, Colonie, NY 12205-2605

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Albany
  • Cross street
    Central Ave.
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 98 people are saying

Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany 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

3.2
3.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.2Food
  • 3.3Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Albany offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious meals" and standout "spicy mango margaritas." Many patrons praise their warm and engaging servers, making occasions memorable. However, service consistency can be a concern, with some patrons experiencing longer waits. The management is attentive, often addressing issues effectively.

98 Reviews
  1. Howard VIP

    Fort Lauderdale17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally speaking, this is a good solid place to go for lunch And not much of a fan of it for dinner The food is good. The prices are on the higher side of there. Unfortunate situation in general has been for service That reached a new low on this visit Our server was very nice He did not know the menu He could not answer any questions about food on the menu The service was average and acceptable Although we waited almost 15 minutes until he came back so we could pay the check, which only happened after I was finally able to flag another employee to ask … for at least get another person’s tension so we could pay our check and leave  Chicken wings, which we ordered buffalo style, medium or less than 11 miles. The mahi fish tacos were good. Nothing memorable, but nothing to complain about either. If you’re fortunate enough to get a average or better server, you could have a good lunch at this place
    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for sharing your experience, Howard. We're glad you enjoyed the chicken wings and mahi fish tacos. We appreciate your feedback on the service, and we’ll definitely address these concerns to ensure a better experience in the future. Your input helps us improve!

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  2. Michael

    New York City5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food we ordered that was supposed to be hot was barely warm. The nachos lacked chicken, there were more broken chips than not broken chips. The nachos were bland and flavorless as well. Service, not rushed was too slow. From time of order to receiving food was too long. We ordered desserts that seem to take 15-20 minutes to get. With all the available options out there, I would choose someplace else next time.
    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyResponded 6 days ago
    Sorry to hear you were disappointed with your meal, Michael. We want all our guests to leave with warm smiles and full stomachs. If you're ever unsatisfied with your order, please speak with an on-site manager, so we can fix it for you right away.

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  3. Brenda

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone’s meals were delicious, the salmon in the salmon bowl was cooked perfectly! Spicy mango margarita was one of the best I’ve ever had! Our server Carlos was patient and gave us great suggestions based on our questions, he added a level of fun to the evening!
    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyResponded on April 5, 2025
    Brenda, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and had a fantastic experience with Carlos! It’s wonderful to know the salmon bowl and spicy mango margarita hit the mark. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to see you again soon for more great meals!

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  4. Tammy

    Upstate NY1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter that waited on us was awesome. I love his upbeat personality. He was very friendly very outgoing kept us laughing very professional very courteous. Thank you for making My Son‘s birthday so special.
    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyResponded on April 6, 2025
    Tammy, we're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful experience celebrating your son's birthday! Our team always aims to bring joy and professionalism to every occasion. Your kind words about our waiter will surely be shared. Thanks for choosing us to be part of your celebration!

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  5. Fpking

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This place needs a management overhaul. We dineout regularly and because this was listed as Kid friendly we did a late lunch. 2 hours later and we had had it and asked to speak to the manager. Even the manager was condescending. It was hard to be understanding when we could not even get him to acknowledge there was an issue. Meals were cold. Service was non existent. And the “manager” said they were slammed. The dining area was not even 1/3 full. Very disappointed. And it takes alot for me to complain.
    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking time to provide feedback about your experience. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you more about this visit, and if there is anything else you would care to share with us, please email feedback@bjsrestaurantscom. So we’ll know which review is yours, please include the name your review was posted under and that it is about our Albany restaurant. Please allow us a few days to get back to you. Thank you for your review.

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  6. Mindy

    Upstate NY1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a good meal. We enjoy eating at BJ’s. Food was good service was great!
    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyResponded on March 9, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Mindy! We're thrilled you enjoyed your meal and had great service at BJ's. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious experience!

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  7. Foodie

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately we had a very poor experience - once seated it took an hour to get our drinks (that we tried to order from our server multiple times and kept getting told he would be right back). Only 1 out of 5 orders were correct with the food. The manager was amazing and handled the situation perfectly. Once we got the bill that was adjusted by the manager we saw that random things from the menu were added to our bill that we had not ordered. We love the food at BJ’s and will probably dine again as long as we don’t have the same server. The table behind us as well had the same issues with the server.
    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience. Sounds like we didn't provide the outstanding service we strive for this time. We'll address this with the staff and make sure it doesn't happen again. We would like to make it up to you. Please swing back by our location and personally share this experience with the manager so we can do right by you.

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  8. Raymond

    Upstate NY1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was a few minutes late for my reservation, then have to wait for over 30 minutes. When we sat down, I noticed there were plenty of empty tables. While we were waiting at the door, I have seen quite a few potential customers turned around and left! Waited for over 30 minutes for our food and it was stone cold! No knife and fork to eat!
    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking time to provide feedback about your experience. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you more about this visit, and if there is anything else you would care to share with us, please email feedback@bjsrestaurantscom. So we’ll know which review is yours, please include the name your review was posted under and that it is about our Albany restaurant. Please allow us a few days to get back to you. Thank you for your review.

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  9. Marian

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was fast and efficient. Good and drinks were brought out promptly. The fries were delicious. The burger was good for a general burger. Desert - pizookie- delicious
    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyResponded on February 25, 2025
    Thank you for the great feedback, Marian! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the fries and pizookie. Your comments about the burger are appreciated, and we’ll keep striving to elevate every dish. We hope to see you again soon for another tasty visit!

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  10. Stacey

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately due to extreme uptick in guests, appetizer came out cold & my man’s food came out before the app. my food didn’t arrive to the table til after 30 mins and in the middle talking to the manager. I didn’t even want to waste more time for more disappointment. The manager was amazing and apologized, he’s still new to the location so we gave him grace. He did give us a gift card for the trouble so we will be back to try it again.
    Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - AlbanyResponded on January 28, 2025
    Stacey, we truly apologize for your experience and appreciate your understanding. We're glad to hear the manager was helpful, and we’re committed to improving our service. Thank you for giving us another chance; we look forward to providing you with a much better visit next time!

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FAQs

Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 375-3570.

Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany is rated 3.2 stars by 98 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
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Albany

3 Wolf Rd Ste 101, Colonie, NY 12205-2605

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Central Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Albany
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
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