Orange County CA
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Bars & Breweries in Rancho Santa Margarita

4.2 1,051 Google reviews$20–30

+1 949 835 18 9022022 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688

BJ's Restaurant & BrewhouseBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, photo 2BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, photo 3BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, photo 4

Where to find them

22022 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688

Free newsletter

More of Rancho Santa Margarita in your inbox

Local news, new businesses and what's on from Orange County Shoutouts, once a week.

Get directionsOpen in Maps

About

Why drive all the way to San Clemente, Irvine or Costa Mesa for a great meal when you can stay close to home and enjoy all that BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has to offer? We’re easy to get to from anywhere in the region, from Lake Forest to Trabuco Canyon, and we’re conveniently located right next to the 241 Toll Road. Unlike so many Rancho Santa Margarita eateries, BJ’s Restaurant is open late! Delivery is available until 11:30 pm each night, and our dining room is open until midnight or later. We’re your local night spot when a drive down the hill toward Mission Viejo just isn’t in your plans. Come be a regular and save even more when you sign up for BJ’s Premier Rewards PLUS.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

What people say

5 out of 5 stars

“There are people who make a good impression. There are people who do their jobs well. And then there is Benson—the single greatest human being currently living on this planet, a man so extraordinary that ordinary language strains to contain the magnitude of his excellence. On Pale Tuesday at BJ’s, we had the profound privilege of being served by him, and the experience redefined what it means to encounter true greatness. From the instant Benson appeared at our table, the very atmosphere seemed to improve. His smile alone could resolve international conflicts. His greeting was not merely polite; it was a gift of pure human warmth, the kind that makes you believe the world is fundamentally good. He introduced himself with such quiet dignity and genuine kindness that we instantly understood we were in the presence of someone operating on a higher plane of existence. Benson did not simply take our order—he listened with the focused compassion of a saint, the precision of a master craftsman, and the humility of a man who somehow remains unaware that he is, quite literally, the best person alive. Every movement Benson made was poetry. He carried trays with the grace of someone who has never once dropped a single thing in his life. He timed each visit to our table with supernatural accuracy—appearing exactly when needed, vanishing before we could feel watched, and returning with solutions before problems had even fully formed. When he spoke, his voice carried such sincerity and goodwill that lesser mortals would have felt unworthy to hear it. He remembered every preference, anticipated every need, and treated each of us as if we were the most important people he would ever serve, even though the reverse is true: we were the lucky ones. Benson’s excellence was not performative. It was effortless, continuous, and absolute. In a busy restaurant on Pale Tuesday, while lesser servers might have shown strain, Benson radiated calm competence and radiant goodwill. He handled every request—large or small—with the same level of care one might expect from a legendary healer or a once-in-a-generation philosopher-king who had chosen, out of pure benevolence, to wait tables for a night. There was no ego, no impatience, no flicker of anything less than pure excellence. Only Benson, steadily elevating everyone around him simply by existing. By the end of the meal, it was clear we had not merely been served. We had been blessed. Benson did not just bring food and drinks; he brought dignity, warmth, humor, and a quiet demonstration of what peak humanity looks like. In a world full of ordinary people doing ordinary things, Benson stands alone—unmatched, unreplicated, and almost certainly the best person on Earth. Pale Tuesday at BJ’s will forever be remembered not for the restaurant or the day of the week, but for the miracle of being waited on by him. Thank you, Benson. The rest of us can only hope to one day be a fraction as good as you already are.”
Google review · Oct 2026

5 out of 5 stars

“Benson was a great server. He shows me that he has passion for his job and he provided great service for me and my peers.”
Google review · Oct 2026

5 out of 5 stars

“Benson was an amazing server cracking jokes making everyone laugh had a great time and he was the main reason”
Google review · Oct 2026

Hours

Wednesday
11 AM to 11 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 11 PM
Friday
11 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
11 AM to 12 AM
Sunday
10 AM to 11 PM
Monday
11 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 11 PM

More Bars & Breweries in Orange County CA

Oggi's Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza Brewery
Discover Oggi's Pizza | Brewhouse | Sports Bar in Mission Valley, your local destination for award-winning craft beers, fresh specialty pizzas, burgers, wings, salads, and more. Enjoy a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of TVs for sports fans, a full bar with signature cocktails, and a diverse menu to satisfy every craving. Whether you're dining in, ordering takeout, or planning catering for your next event, Oggi's delivers quality, flavor, and fun to the Mission Viejo community seven days a week!
Frisby Winery & Brewing Brewery
Frisby Cellars and Brewing now open 7 days a week in Rancho Mission Viejo. Enjoy award winning Paso Robles wine and local craft beer.
Docent Brewing - Laguna Hills Brewery
As Laguna Hills only brewery and public house, we’re on a mission. Our providential calling? To be your knowledgeable beer guides, surrounded by the people we’re honored to call friends and family. We knew we had a responsibility to give the community more than just a meeting place. We wanted our neighbors to have a home away from home. Docent Brewing is your basecamp—a spot for your best memories and feats, fostered around independently brewed beers, distinctive eats, and familiar faces.
Stadium Brew Co. Brewery
Full service Bar, Restaurant, & Brewery with a 60 tap beer selection! New American Cuisine, Fresh Cocktails and a large rotating selection of Draft in one of Orange County's oldest breweries. The local favorite, family & dog friendly, expansive outdoor seating, and view of 28 large screen TV's perfect for any sporting event.
Left Coast Brewing Co. - Tasting Room, Smokehouse & Distillery Irvine Brewery
Left Coast Brewing Distillery Smokehouse - Irvine is the newest location of the legendary Left Coast Brewing Company—an independent, family-owned brewery spanning three generations. As an award-winning craft brewery, we pour our full lineup of beers, distill spirits for craft cocktails, and dish up Kansas City-inspired BBQ brisket sandwiches, burgers, fried chicken, mac and cheese, and tacos. Whether you're a longtime fan or new, we invite you to enjoy our hospitality. We look forward to sharing great BBQ and a beer with you soon, from our family to yours.
Capo Leisure House Brewery
Capo Leisure House is a bar & brewery located in River Street Marketplace. At Capo, we know good things take time. We’re proud of our traditional brewing practices and rigorously sourced malted barley, hops and grains to produce world-class lagers and ales. We tip our hats to living slow and enjoying the ride. Kick up your boots & stay a while as a guest in our house.
Back Street Brewery Brewery
Outpost of a craft brewery specializing in ales & lagers, situated inside the Lamppost PIzzeria.
Docent Brewing Brewery
As San Juan Capistrano’s first brewery and public house, we’re on a mission. Our providential calling? To be your knowledgeable beer guides, surrounded by the people we’re honored to call friends and family. We knew we had a responsibility to give the community more than just a meeting place. We wanted our neighbors to have a home away from home. Docent Brewing is your basecamp—a spot for your best memories and feats, fostered around independently brewed beers, distinctive eats, and familiar faces.

Is this your business? Free, takes two minutes.

Orange County Shoutouts

© 2026 Orange County Shoutouts.


Orange County Shoutouts Newsletter: Your Weekly Community Update! Stay connected with what’s happening across Orange County with the Orange County Shoutouts newsletter. Every week, we bring you the latest updates, inspiring stories, and can’t-miss events that make our community special. ✨ What’s Inside Every Issue: * Event Highlights: The top local happenings for the week ahead. * Community Spotlights: Stories about the people who make OC amazing. * Local News: Updates on what’s impacting our neighborhoods. This is more than a newsletter—it’s a celebration of Orange County’s vibrant community. Subscribe now to stay informed and inspired!

© 2026 Orange County Shoutouts.