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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Steakhouse in Bakersfield, California

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.3 (1859 reviews)

10750 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311

Restaurant
Bar
Brewery
Sports bar

About BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - steak house in Bakersfield, California

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

Customer Review Summary

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is highly praised for its family-friendly atmosphere and delicious food options. Many reviewers appreciated the attentive and friendly staff, with special mentions of servers like Ashley S. and Bobby, who provided exceptional service during large gatherings and family visits. While the food, including hamburgers and prime rib, received positive feedback, concerns were raised about a lack of warmth from the hostess and some disruptive cleaning practices during busy times. Overall, the restaurant is recommended for its diverse menu, accommodating service, and positive dining experiences, making it an excellent choice for celebrations and family outings.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
1170
4
354
3
125
2
76
1
134
Based on 1859 reviews

MeatMan951

4 months ago

Great family restaurant! The food is always delicious and a great appetizer selection! Plenty of different food items to choose from! Nice and Friendly staff! Great spot to have birthday dinner 😋! This last visit, I went during happy hour and ordered a hamburger 🍔! I did order my hamburger medium-well done, but it was pretty rare. Nether the less, i was ok with it and it was delicious 😋! Good size hamburgers👍‼️ My server was prompt and quick! Good selection of beers too! I will definitely be coming back! Thank you 🙏

Hugh Jabahls

2 months ago

BJs has never let me down. Remember coming for steaks when i was in high school to just bar visits nowadays. Heres my birthday prime rib din din that was incredible! I almost left without my dessert when waitress said was included in the prime rib dinner 😮 😋 . Be back very soon!

Patricia Leal

6 months ago

Jake was our server who quickly took our order remained very attentive. Food was fresh and hot. Steve had burger with brisket and fries and I had the rib eye.

johnny escobedo

I recently hosted a 30-person dinner at BJ's Restaurant, and I couldn't be more pleased with how everything went! The staff was incredibly accommodating, and the service was outstanding. Ashley S. truly went above and beyond to ensure our group had everything we needed. She was attentive, friendly, and always checking in on us to make sure we were satisfied. Her professionalism really stood out, and she managed our large group flawlessly! Sarah, Joel, and Fayzan were also amazing, always with a smile and ready to assist. They made sure everyone was well taken care of, and the food came out quickly and hot. Overall, the experience was fantastic. Thank you to Ashley S. and the whole team for making this a memorable night. Highly recommend for large parties!

K k

Food was good. Waiter was friendly and attentive even though it was a busy night but the hostess at the front did not have a welcoming attitude; no smile and even after calling our name didn’t bother to have eye contact and acknowledge us standing right there in front of her! Atrocious manners but can’t say I’m surprised. The 20 somethings only care to look at their phones and not necessarily at people. Then towards the end some older man decides it’s time to bust out his broom and clean the floors on a busy weekend night! ( though I do appreciate the effort —food crumb on the floor is gross and thankfully I didn’t notice any… but can he just not carelessly shove the broom at people’s feet while they’re eating???) I jumped when I felt the bristles and I was wearing socks!! This is in plain sight… I hate to think what goes on when there are no customers around!! Train your people to be welcoming and THINK before they do something!

Elia Flores

The service our waitress Hanna gave us was the best we’ve ever had having come to this establishment for years. Our orders were all perfect, food was fast coming out and she was very attentive with any needs or refills. She even cleaned up our table when she saw we were done so we could continue watching football Sunday comfortable enjoying our beer without clutter. Enjoyed her positive happy energy made our evening smoother and lighter.

Kyra Manning

I recently took my four children, two of whom are autistic, to BJ's and had a fantastic experience! As a parent, I often feel a bit nervous about dining out, especially with my daughters, as they may stem or have outbursts if things don't go smoothly, and long wait times can be challenging. BJ's was the perfect choice. They have a diverse menu with plenty of options that cater to everyone’s tastes, making it easier to find something everyone likes. The customer service was outstanding from the moment we walked in. The host was welcoming, and our waiter, Bobby, was amazing! He had a great personality and made excellent recommendations, including a delicious salmon salad that wasn’t even on the menu. To keep my autistic daughters occupied while we waited for our food, Bobby offered to bring out kid starters, (gold fish & fruit) along with crayons and coloring pages which was a thoughtful touch that kept them happy and engaged. The food came out quickly, allowing us to enjoy our meal as a family without any stress. The delicious food, excellent service, and family-friendly atmosphere made our visit truly enjoyable. I highly recommend BJ’s to other parents who might be concerned about dining out with their families. It was a lovely experience, and we can’t wait to come back!

Arlene Aninion

1 year ago

We decided to go and celebrate two birthdays on Easter Sunday at BJ’s. I thought it would be crowded but by the time we got there around 3pm, the early crowd had already left and the dinner crowd had not yet come, so it was a perfect time to dine as the wait was very short. Every single plate the seven of us ordered was delicious, came out timely, and our server was delightful. Very happy we went to BJ’s.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–12 AM
Monday 11 AM–12 AM
Saturday 11 AM–12 AM
Sunday 11 AM–12 AM
Thursday 11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 11 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 11 AM–12 AM

Price Range

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