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| - Finally got around to going to this BJ's close to my neck of the woods. Would always pass by it on Centennial and see it was near constantly busy with cars. Whaddaya know, we like it!
Nice building, very reminiscent of the one on Charleston (my guess is that's the point). Lots of dark wood, intimate lighting in some parts, lots of room at the bar with multiple TV's. Nice flooring and high ceilings too. I like the rotating door at the front entrance, good touch.
The night we came it was on a weekend so it was busy at a nice clip. We didn't have to wait long for a table though, maybe about 5 minutes. Aisles are pretty spacious so I had no problem getting to my seat.
Our server was courteous and well-mannered, took care of us really well. Even if we weren't first-timers to BJ's he still gave us a nice review of the menu and the specialty types of pizzas they create. Informative, nice.
We've been to BJ's before so we had a good idea of what we were ordering. There were four of us in our party and we got:
*Piranha Pale Ale Nachos - Topped with BJ's Pale Ale Chili, jack and cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, olives, cilantro, and sour cream. With a side of fire-roasted salsa and extra jalapenos.
*BJ's Favorite Signature Deep Dish Pizza (Large 14") - Meatballs, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, olives, onion, and tomatoes.
*Baby Back Pork Ribs - Flavored with Big Poppa Smokers' Sweet Money Championship Rub, topped with BJ's Jeremiah Red Ale BBQ sauce, and served with two steak sides of your choice (we opted for steamed veggies and the Wedge Salad).
Luckily on this day we had a coupon from Facebook where you buy an entree and get another entree of equal or lesser value FREE. We bought the pizza and got the ribs gratis! Not a bad deal at all. Especially considering a large pizza will set you back between $20 - $25 depending on what kind of pizza you order.
The food? Not bad! Definitely reminds you of a Cheesecake Factory type joint. The nachos were good, lots of cheese everywhere, and that fire-roasted salsa had some great flavor. The pizza was good, definitely fits up to being a signature of BJ's. The crust was thick but still light and airy. Nice crunch on the outside with a good chew on the inside. Loaded with good toppings. After two slices I was done! Definitely not a NY pie (which I kinda prefer). The wedge salad was excellent, and would only be that way IF you have a head of very, very fresh Iceberg lettuce. Topped with creamy bleu cheese dressing, bacon bits, and fresh black pepper, it was a good accompaniment. The surprise of the night was the pork ribs! Someone did it right - enough smoke, generous rub, enough sauce (with extra on the side), cooked just right to near-fall-off-the-bone, I couldn't get enough! I finished half the rack myself.
With that coupon our meal was a near steal. For the four of us, we managed to get away with an under $50 check (with tax & tip), and leftovers for a midnight snack. I like a value meal!
We were too full, but one should try and get a BJ's Famous Pizookie. A warm deep dish cookie, topped with two scoops of cool, creamy ice cream? Yeah you're gonna want one.
I'll be back again BJ's, I'll have to try your Happy Hour that goes from 3 PM - 7 PM M-F, or 10 PM - Close Sun-Thur. That looks like some good eats for cheap!
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