From Roger’s notebook

American

Happy hour with a group · A quieter patio away from the bar crowd

Latest recorded visit2007-10-14
“I enjoy coming here from time to time with friends during happy hour for their deep dish pizzas.”
Roger, Google Maps review (2007-10-14)

American

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Grossmont Center, La MesaRecommended

Roger is a regular at this La Mesa BJ's during happy hour, favoring the deep dish pizzas for filling portions and decent taste; he also called out the huge nachos plate as good for a group and praised the dark beer selection.

The call

Start with deep dish pizza or nachos or dark beer, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.

What to order

  • Deep dish pizza
  • Nachos
  • Dark beer

Best for

  • Happy hour with a group
  • A quieter patio away from the bar crowd

Source-backed notes

Visit history

2007-10-14day precision · source explicit
★★★☆☆
“I enjoy coming here from time to time with friends during happy hour for their deep dish pizzas.”

Deep dish pizzas look small but fill you up. Patio area is a quieter alternative to the noisy bar area inside. The nachos plate is huge, good for a group of 3-4. Recommends the dark beer selection.

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