PHOTOS: BJ’s taking a bigger bite out of casual dining
Nearly three dozen beer taps and more in bottles are featured at BJ’s in Culver City. Its beer selection is a hallmark of the chain. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Tierra Johnson, 14, blows out a candle on a Pizookie, one of BJ’s signature desserts, while celebrating her birthday with a friend, Shelby Diggs, and her mother, Terica Johnson, right. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
BJ’s beer selection includes seven BJ’s brews that are always served on tap, as well as seasonal and craft beers. Customer favorites include Jeremiah Red, an Irish-style red ale, and Piranha Pale Ale, a “hoppy” American-style beer. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Customers enjoy the laid-back atmosphere at BJ’s in Culver City. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Art Deco-style murals are featured at BJ’s in Culver City. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Customers pack the booths and bar area at BJ’s in Culver City. The Huntington Beach-based chain’s vast menu and modest prices have helped it emerge from the shadow of larger rivals such as the Cheesecake Factory and Chili’s. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
