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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandless

4.5
4.5
220 Reviews
$30 and under
American
8970 Covenant Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5959

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
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
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Ross Township
  • 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 220 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Good for groups

  • Pittsburgh

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in McCandless offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for gatherings. Guests celebrate "excellent food," "great portion sizes," and an impressive beer selection. Notable items include the "Enlightened Chicken salad" and "Tavern Cut pizza." The service is frequently praised as "friendly" and "attentive," ensuring a welcoming dining experience.

220 Reviews
  1. Marlene

    Pittsburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good & great portions. Sweet ice tea had no taste.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandlessResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for your feedback, Marlene! We're glad you enjoyed the food and portions. We'll definitely look into the sweet iced tea to enhance its flavor. Your input helps us improve, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

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  2. Tony

    Pittsburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our meal and service. Will dine there again.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandlessResponded on April 15, 2025
    Tony, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and the service! Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great dining experience. Thank you for your support!

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  3. Wes

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s always ‘good’ at BJ’s. Very noisy, though. But, it’s big place and popular. Parking stinks. So glad they take weekday reservations.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandlessResponded on April 10, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback! We're glad you enjoy the experience at BJ's. We appreciate your thoughts on the noise and parking; we’re always looking for ways to improve. Weekday reservations are definitely a plus! Hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Joyce VIP

    Pittsburgh19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious meal at BJ'S. The Enlightened Chicken salad with quinoa is light and very tasty.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandlessResponded on April 8, 2025
    Joyce, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Enlightened Chicken salad! It’s great to know our dishes hit the mark for you. Thanks for sharing your experience, and we can’t wait to serve you again soon!

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  5. BettyG

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Again they were understaffed resulting in not being able to order any pasta dishes. This was not the first time this has happened! Three of our guests ordered the prime rib, which was unremarkable. The other two meals were sandwiches and fries which were ok, just not very flavorful. Service was ok considering the lack of staff.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandlessResponded on April 9, 2025
    Betty, thanks for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the staffing issues and understand how frustrating it can be. Your comments on the dishes will be shared with our team to improve our offerings. We appreciate your patience and hope to provide a better experience next time.

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  6. LAQUAYE

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick and Justin were great waiters, great experience for my grandmothers birthday
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandlessResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thanks for the fantastic feedback, Laquaye! We're thrilled to hear that Nick and Justin made your grandmother’s birthday special. Celebrating milestones like that means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back soon for more memorable moments!

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  7. Barbara

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Very pleasant evening with friends. Food and service was great.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandlessResponded on April 3, 2025
    Barbara, we’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful evening with friends! It’s fantastic to know our food and service met your expectations. Thank you for sharing your experience!

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  8. GINA

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have a girls night out once a week and BJ’s is always in the rotation. The service, price and the food choices and taste never disappoints
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandlessResponded on March 27, 2025
    Thanks for the fantastic review, Gina! We're thrilled to be part of your girls' night out and to hear that our service, prices, and food consistently meet your expectations. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back for more great nights!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Central Texas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks and appts were great. Then dinner came - 6 people in group. Dinner for two came out then couple minutes later two more then finally last two. First two served their mash potatoes were ICE cold. Garlic butter was to be added to steak and they forgot. Served said oops and by the time she returned steak was cold. Next time IF we go it will be for happy hour not for dinner. Shame as too many options there for bad food.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandlessResponded on March 25, 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 McCandless restaurant. Please allow us a few days to get back to you. Thank you for your review.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They were very accommodating to us. We had a party of nine at dinner time and we’re able to be seated promptly at our reserved time . The wait staff were great and friendly. My meal unfortunately was dropped on its way out. The waiter came over and was very apologetic and explained a new meal for me was being prepared. He came back to check on me twice while the rest of the folks were eating. It was no issue at all. They were so nice. Definitely coming back best steak I’ve had so far that has not been from a steakhouse.
    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandlessResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience, despite the hiccup with your meal. Our team always strives to provide excellent service, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more of that delicious steak!

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FAQs

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandless offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 748-1470.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandless is rated 4.5 stars by 220 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Pittsburgh / Western PA
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  5. Ross Township

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - McCandless

8970 Covenant Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5959

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ross Township
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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
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