For those of you tired of going to the North Hills BJ's has now opened a second location on the grounds of the South Hills Village mall near Jared's.
When I arrived I was greeted warmly and i got to meet the manager. The place was wide open so I could seat either at their craft draft bar or at a table. I opted for a table. The waitress and her assistance went over their points program where you install their mobile app you get VIP treatment. According to the brochure the app allows you to get on their preferred waitlist, order ahead of time, receive special offers, pay directly from the app, and earn points. Since they just opened on 8-8-16 I was told that if I download their app I was entitled to a free mini pizooke which is really a type of warmed cookie covered by a scoop of vanilla ice cream. So I did this and created an account.
They explained to me their history and then told me they were especially known for their pizza and craft brewery. I decided to order a lunch special which they call lemon thyme chicken. It comes on a bed of rice and some vegetables including tomatoes and brussel sprouts. They even give you a tablespoon along with your regular utensils. When I got it I noticed it was lukewarm so I had it sent back and got a whole new entree. It was very good and quite filling. The place has free Wi Fi but for some reason I was having a little difficulty with it.
Nevertheless I ordered my pizooke where you have a choice a caramel cookie, chocolate chip or peanut butter and covered with ice cream. Since it was a mini it was a generous portion size for me and more than enough. The cookie literally melted in your mouth since it was heated. The ice cream is your standard vanilla. Nothing overly exciting about it.
They do have an extensive menu and a listing of all the craft beers on the wall for you to choose from.I do like the fact that they offer more of a variety than a competeter in the mall. I also noticed as I was leaving the place was filling up fairly quickly. It may be because they are new but they do offer some variation to what this mall needs in terms of restaurants. I was grateful for a new place to go next time I visit. Please note that it is not located in the mall itself but towards the right side in the parking lot. I would imagine it is similar to the one currently open in McCandless.