BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Bloomington

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   Acemax3

   New York Area

   11 reviews

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   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2023

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   I have been to BJ's many times throughout the country. This was a visit to the college town of Bloomington, IN with the family. Unfortunately, this was a disappointment. The ambience and atmosphere was great as usual, however the service nad food were below what i have come to expect from BJ's. The service was slow and inattentive with the exception of refilling waterglasses. Our cocktails never came out until we reminded the server. The nacho platter was good but cold as it was probably sitting for a while before being brought to the table. There were also several mistakes with the order - wrong side orders, etc.. Again, the deep-dish pizza was undercooked and room temperature. Maybe they just had an off day, but this has never happened before at this restaurant chain.

   BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on February 21, 2023We are so sorry you were not satisfied with your BJ’s visit and hope you can give us another chance. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can make it right while you are dining with us. Thank you for your feedback.

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   Frequentdiners

   Indiana

   43 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   43 reviews

   Dined on February 6, 2023

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   Similar atmosphere to an Applebee's but much better wine/cocktail/beer selections. Food was good and plentiful. Many, many options for can please multiple picky diners.

   BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you so much for your kind words, we strive to always provide great food for our guests to enjoy. We’re glad you loved the menu item and hope to see you back soon!

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   LizS

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 4, 2023

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   For a sports bar restaurant they don’t seem to get it…we reserved weeks in advance knowing we’d want a spot near the bar and near a tv- all put in the reservation…from the front staff to the servers this didn’t to click— the restaurant was not crowded when we arrived- tables everywhere AND near tvs but we were met with a ton of reasons why this or that couldn’t happen. Unless there was a wedding reception there (sarcasm intentional) they clearly chose not to vs couldn’t oblige. And the server couldn’t recover. She was snippy difficult and unprofessional. Anyone else would not have tipped but being from the service industry we just can’t do that. We vote with our feet though. I’d rather get a bag of popcorn from the CVS across the street than return there-

   BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on February 6, 2023Hi Liz. We are so sorry you were not satisfied with your BJ’s visit and hope you can give us another chance. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can make it right while you are dining with us. Thank you for your feedback.

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   Scott

   Indiana

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on December 16, 2022

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   Wonderful dining experience. Our table was ready upon arrival, good service along with a nice meal.

   BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on December 17, 2022Thank you so much for this review, Scott. We're very happy you enjoyed dining with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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   Geoff

   Indiana

   5 reviews

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   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2022

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   I have been here a couple times and I was pleasantly surprised each visit with how good the food is. Each item I ordered was greatly enjoyed. Fresh and well cooked.

   BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on December 9, 2022Thank you so much for your kind words, we strive to always provide great food for our guests to enjoy. We’re glad you loved the food and hope to see you back soon!

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   Reagansboys

   New York Area

   32 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on October 7, 2022

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   Great experience. Out of towners who wanted to take their Hoosier and some of his friends for dinner. Did not disappoint! Food, service and some football on the tvs made for a great night. Highly recommend.

   BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on October 16, 2022Thank you so much for this review. We're very happy you enjoyed dining with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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   Angel

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 7, 2022

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   Very slow service. They were not busy either. Food was terrible…cold & tasteless. Will not be returning!!

   BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on October 9, 2022We are so sorry you were not satisfied with your BJ’s visit and our service wasn't up to par, and we apologize for having kept you waiting. Please don't hesitate to reach out to one of our managers the next time this happens. Our team will do everything we can to make it right.

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   WaltD

   Indiana

   21 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on September 10, 2022

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   Unfortunately the restaurant was apparently understaffed . We were seated promptly (with a reservation) but it was about 30 minutes before anyone even took our drink order.

   BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on September 13, 2022Your feedback is what drives our coaching, Walt, if there is anything about your experience that can be improved, please let our onsite managers know so that we can do our best to make it right in the restaurant.

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   JimL

   Indiana

   16 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on July 4, 2022

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   We are use to good service and food, but his time everything was basically a disaster.

   BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on July 9, 2022Hi Jim. We are so sorry you were not satisfied with your BJ’s visit and hope you can give us another chance. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can make it right while you are dining with us. Thank you for your feedback.

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    MichelleKaye

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

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    BJs is understaffed like many places. It took an hour from when we ordered to get our food... when we got it is was cold and pretty blah. Was not impressed at all this time. Our server was ok she just had no control over the kitchen which was obviously in bad shape.

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on May 8, 2022Hi, Michelle – we are so sorry to read about your recent experience. We know your time is valuable, and we hope to have another opportunity to serve you and make this right!

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    Mike

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    Always good food. You know what to expect.

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on April 18, 2022Thank you so much for your kind words! We strive to always provide great food for our guests to enjoy!

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    JodiM

    Indiana

    2 reviews

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    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2021

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    Service has declined dramatically. Food was awful. Used to be our go to spot when we visited Bloomington. No more!

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on December 7, 2021I am so sorry to hear about the issues with your food. I wouldn't like that either! We will address this with our team. On your next visit, if there is anything about your experience that can be improved, please let our onsite managers know so that we can do our best to make it right in the restaurant.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Great place in a super Busy Iu weekend

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    JanetG

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2021

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    They did not honor our reservation. Totally understaffed Did not even come up to us at door for 15 min then told us an hour wait

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great job with minimal staff Be patient people!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2021

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    The restaurant was freezing. We had to speak to the manager.

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    CraigS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2021

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    Food and service was excellent. Menu has such a variety, for adults and kids.

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    RonaldB

    Indiana

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2021

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    Great job!

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    Nicolai

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2021

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    Always try to make it to BJs when in B-town. Also visit the one in Fort Wayne. Need one in South Bend.

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    FrannyO

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was slow in the very beginning we sat for about 20 minutes before we could order a drink. But then the service was great no issues afterwards. I would recommend BJ’s. We have visited this establishment many of times

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    Oshy

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2021

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    We ordered 3 steaks, each cost around 25$, 2 of the 3 had large amounts of fat. Definitely not worth the money we spent.

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    Alex

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2021

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    Reserve your table ahead of your plans. Good service, delicious food.

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    BobS

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2021

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    Service was good. We had a group and service was not fantastic but good. Pizza was great but ribs were fair at best.

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    birthdaygroup

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Very good place and food. Just a little dark so the people who have eyesight problems struggle to read at times

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - BloomingtonResponded on December 29, 2020Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it. We know you have many choices to dine and appreciate you choosing BJ's. We are here to help with your dining experience in any way possible. Thank you again for your correspondence. Ken Csillag--General Manager

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    JonC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2020

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    We arrived at 5pm and weren't able to leave until almost 7pm. Food was average, not worth than the food at Applebees or Chiles. One of our appetizers didn't come out until after we got our food, but they did give it to us for free. Had to ask every time for a refill on our drinks.

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    MichaelD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2020

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Slow service... good pork chop. It’s okay for the price.

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    DeniseB

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2020

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    We love BJ’s. Great service and great food!

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    StephenC

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2020

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    Our server was very nice, but she was also very forgetful and slow. When she brought out pizzas she said let me go get you some plates. After 10 minutes we went to the kitchen to ask for our plates. She also forgot our second round of drinks. She also got one of the pizza orders wrong-the order was for a plain cheese pizza, hard to mess up. The manager was very apologetic and comped our meal. We’ll be back, we love BJ’s. We just had a server who was not on her game that night.

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    StevenS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2020

    overall2food1service5ambience3

    Out of the beer I wanted out of pork chops that my wife and I both wanted. Her chicken was either undercooked or not even chicken. The ribs I ordered were ok bet have had better from Friday’s, chili’s and others places.

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    SamM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2020

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    Made reservation for a Friday night. Showed up for our reservation to be told by the hostess they do not except reservations. Had to wait 30 minutes to be seated.

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    ChD1234

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    with so many options, why bother. rude staff, cold food, warm beer.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Very busy, but server did not have a good attitude. Kitchen was slammed (according to server), but he was slow on refills and getting us silverware. He forgot to enter our app, my side dish (broccoli) was cold and my wife’s’ fries had to be returned because they were cold. Eaten BJ’s many times, this was worst experience and very disappointing.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    We arrived 15 minutes early for our 5:30 reservation. There is really no where to sit and wait. We sat outside for 30 minutes waiting. I went in to check on our time. A table of 4 came in without reservations and were immediately sat at a table in the bar area. The guy got back and told me there were still 8 tables in front of me. I asked about the table he just seated. He said that if tables were available in the bar, he could seat people there. There were 3 other empty tables in the bar but we had not been given that as an option. Then it took us an hour to get our food. My son had ordered a sirloin, medium. It came out well So disappointed in our experience

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    TrishaS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

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    Despite having a reservation for 5:30, we weren’t seated until 6:15. Service was extremely slow. Server did her best. I suspect they were terribly understaffed. The restaurant was half empty although those waiting were plentiful. Empty tables surrounded us. Food finally arrived at a little after 7, and all of it was cold. Lesson learned—skip this place next time!

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    ChicagoAlleycat

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2019

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    Brought our daughter here to eat over parent's weekend. Every thing was very tasty. And my daughter said it was the best food she has had in a very very long time . She absolutely loved the ribs and the desert ice cream cookie. She will definitely be a return customer even without her parents footing the bill!

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    Kimw

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    We arrived for a reservation and they couldn’t see us for at least a half hour. Then the waitress told us it would be at least an hour before we get our food. So we never ate there we ended up leaving. According to the manager Dash open table over booked them.

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    MarieW

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2019

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    Reservation was for 7:00 and we weren’t seated until 7:40 with no apology, just statement that they were busy due to an IU event. (Then they shouldn’t take reservations if they can’t honor them, but I digress.) Food was marginal and slow. Two burgers ordered medium both arrived well done. The giant nachos were light on toppings. We won’t be back.

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    KellyA

    Toledo

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    In town for THE OSU vs Indiana 2019 game and we stumbled across this restaurant on opentable. It was just down the street from our hotel and we where excited to try this place since it is not available in our part of Ohio. The atmosphere was great, the restaurant was clean and not too loud for a sports bar kind of place. Our waiter was amazing, he recommended numerous dishes since have never been and all 3 of us throughly enjoyed our meals!! I feel awful that I don’t remember his name to give him a shout out. The restaurant has a huge selection of food ( like a car manual size) and the drink menu is amazing! This restaurant definitely has something for everyone!! We will definitely be back!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good experience. I’ll go back!

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    AudraD

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2019

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    Not quite the amazing experience we expected based off of various reviews, but it was still quite good. Server made some errors, but was a very nice young lady. A little pricey, but we will most likely return as the overall experience was positive.

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