I’ve been to various BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in the past but was never a regular customer until they opened their latest Cincinnati outlet in Rookwood about a year and a half ago. Now it has quickly become a go-to spot for my family.

Inside

Inside the restaurant is quite large and we have yet to encounter a wait for a table despite it often being crowded. It is fairly loud inside, but that’s to be expected. And I love their large selection of draft beers.

Wedge Salad

I started with the wedge salad ($3.75) with iceberg, blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, red onions, and blue cheese dressing. Nothing too out of the ordinary here, though I don’t recall having red onion on a wedge before. And there was plenty of it along with the other toppings that made it a great start to the meal.

Garlic Knots

My kids love their garlic knots. They were given complimentary ones to start the meal, and we had to order more for my son as he just couldn’t get enough.

Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts

My wife really wanted to try their honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts ($6.95). These were awesome! I highly recommend starting your meal with an order.

Classic Combo Pizza

My dinner I went with the classic combo pizza ($12.50 for the 6″) with pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, and seasoned tomatoes. The deep-dish pizza did not disappoint! I have ordered this same thing on the majority of our visits.

Enlightened Barbacoa Cauliflower Pita Tacos

My wife enjoyed the EnLIGHTened barbacoa cauliflower pita tacos with seasonal bistro grains ($10.75). Two thick pita shells are filled with roasted cauliflower and red peppers, sweet corn, jack and cheddar cheese, onions, tomatoes, greek yogurt crema, and cilantro. BJ’s has an entire section of EnLIGHTened meals that are low-calorie vegetarian options.

We look forward to dining in at BJ’s again when the COVID-19 pandemic is over.