BJ's Brewhouse

4 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert, Pizza

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

22022 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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BJ’s is always a go to for a good GF pizza. Manager came out to talk to me about not serving GF beer anymore. I requested omission and they now serve omission beer since I requested it. I was impressed!!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Have been eating here GF since it opened. The staff are friendly and used to the GF menu. Don't know why that GF menu is on paper, separate from the other non-GF one, but ask for it at the reservation stand when you walk in. Love the pizza and/or the Southwest Salad. Got sick in 2012 one time, after figuring out I was served a regular Pizookie. If having the dessert, be sure to ask for the GF Pizookie, which now comes in a different GF pan.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Sports Bar
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

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I've always had good luck at BJ's and their gluten free menu is good, even though it's small. Their gluten free pizza is wonderful and always delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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They do have a GF menu— you have to ask for it. I’ll take pics below. It’s much more limited than the very extensive regular menu. Also, unfortunately the fryer is not gluten-free so the fries, ribs and chicken wings are contaminated and not on the GF menu. What is on it, though, are burgers with a gluten-free bun, salads, some steaks, pork chops, salmon, pizza, and a vegan bowl. Also they have a gluten-free cookie dessert called a “Pizookie”, —of course the regular pizookie is not gluten-free but they make a gluten-free one also, out of almond flour. I had a cheeseburger with GF bun and a salad with a hard cider. It was delicious! Good experience overall.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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I’ve eaten here a few times. Always better to go when it’s not very busy, as theres a higher risk of cross-contamination. I’ve heard good things about their burgers but the fries are not safe, so i usually get the gf pizza and havent had any issues. Sadly, every time i order the supposedly gf pizookie, i get sick. Not sure if it’s the ice cream they use on top or if it’s just not truly gluten free. I’ve asked staff multiple times about it and they don’t seem to have an answer for it.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

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Our son has celiac and was able to enjoy a cheeseburger today with a GF bun and a side salad. Our server notified the head cook and manager of our son’s allergy and they took extra precautions to ensure his safety.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

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Gluten free buns available. Fryers are not dedicated so no fries or tortilla chips. There is a "gluten sensitive" menu with items listed online.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

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I appreciate the GF chocolate chip piezookie!! Craveable… Quality is inconsistent. Just ordered to go and it was almost burned.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

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