BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa

Name: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa
Address: 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA, United States, 91942-3016
Telephone: (619) 589-7222
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (102)

$30 and under

American

5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942-3016

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

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 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(619) 589-7222
Website
http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942-3016
Neighborhood
La Mesa
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 102 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
4.0Service
3.7Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East County
Great for brunch
East County
Good for groups
East County
Hot spot
East County
Neighborhood gem
East County
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in La Mesa offers a diverse menu with standout dishes like the "delicious pizookie." Guests appreciate the "great service" and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a "go-to favorite restaurant." While it can be busy, the staff's friendliness and the tasty food make visits worthwhile.

102 Reviews

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Cynthia
Hawaii1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was very disappointed with the time it took for our food to be ready. It took over 30 minutes for us to receive our three plates. Unfortunately we had to ask our server to check on our food. My son had to wait for his food since our server said that the meat was burnt and she asked for them to remake it. It took our server over 15 minutes to process our payment and she was not able to give me a receipt of my purchase. I tried to find the manager but it was too busy I did not want to bug. I will never return to eat here.
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Susan
San Diego1 review
2.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Horribly understaffed. It took over 30 minutes and three requests/reminders before we got our appetizers. Incorrect orders were brought to our table several times. Our waiter was responsible for three tables of 6+ guests, along with three other two-tops…and that’s just what we saw. Could have been more. He was running around like crazy. Tables were not being bussed. The bathroom was disgusting; it obviously hadn’t been cleaned or even checked in hours.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience Susan. 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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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Been here many times with friends and family and have never been disappointed. A go to favorite restaurant.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaResponded on June 22, 2025
Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy your visits with friends and family. Your loyalty means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more great experiences!
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Samantha VIP
San Diego6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We came on a Monday night and were there for 2 hours. They may have been short staffed. It took forever to order and get food and we had to request flatware and refills by calling at our waitress. Our waitress was nice enough but the service was very slow. Food was okay.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaResponded on June 11, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Samantha. We're sorry to hear about the slow service during your visit. We appreciate your understanding and will work on improving our efficiency. Your comments about the food and service mean a lot to us as we strive to enhance our guest experience.
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Karla
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was amazing and the food was delicious! However, the place is a little loud due to your openness of the dining area.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaResponded on June 8, 2025
Karla, thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and will keep it in mind as we strive to enhance our dining experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Laura
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were talking on the way home about the fact that we always have a good experience with BJs and always like the food and should go there more. Their special cost close to a fast food drive through for a steak dinner with dessert. Service was terrific for our party of 9 special occasion on a very busy night.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaResponded on June 7, 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience, Laura! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and service during your special occasion. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for more great times and delicious food!
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Kimberly
San Diego2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We made a reservation for 10 of us for a graduation celebration at 8:30 PM. We were put in two booths next to each other NOT at a table together so we couldn't even all talk. The server took 20 minutes to acknowledge us and take a drink order and the food took an hour and a half to be delivered to our table. Others in the restaurant were getting up and leaving because the service and food delivery was so poor. The food was not great quality or even very hot when it was delivered after waiting that long! The manager didn't do anything to compensate for the terrible service and didn't even apologize for the mistake in our reservation! I will NOT be going back to BJ's for a very very long time, if ever! What a way to ruin a graduation celebration!!!
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaResponded on June 10, 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 La Mesa restaurant. Please allow us a few days to get back to you. Thank you for your review.
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Shellie
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I alone with my 4 family members arrived 20 minutes early and waited for 25 minutes before being seated. The restaurant was really busy due to Graduation celebrations which is why we were there. My 18 year old son enjoyed the fact that some of his graduating class was also there . The food was good and the overall experience was great. Despite having to wait it was worth it!!!
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaResponded on June 7, 2025
Thanks for your feedback, Shellie! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the food and the atmosphere during such a busy time. We appreciate your patience and look forward to serving you again for your next celebration!
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Susan
San Diego8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The server got my companion’s order incorrect. I ordered an Asian salad that came with chicken. My iceberg lettuce or Napa cabbage in the salad had pieces of the core. The small pieces of red bell pepper were not fresh, but they were mushy. The mandarin orange pieces were not fresh as well. I typically order Asian chicken salad at lunch and this was mediocre compared to other restaurants.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaResponded on May 29, 2025
Hi Susan. Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry about your meal and hope you can give us another try. Next time, if there is anything that can be improved, please let our managers know so we can make it right while you are still dining with us. Thanks again.
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Debbie VIP
San Diego10 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were a party of 5 with dinner reservations @ 6pm. It was not busy when we arrived. We were promptly seated in a booth. The service was slow. We were not offered beverage refills & had to track down a server. As time progressed, it was packed & very busy. Our meals did not arrive together. The food was not hot when it did. This was not our typical dining experience.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaResponded on May 26, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience Debbie. 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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FAQs

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 589-7222.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa is rated 3.9 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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

5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942-3016

Additional information

Neighborhood
La Mesa
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
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
Order direct

Website
http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(619) 589-7222

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa

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About this restaurant

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What 102 people are saying

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