BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse vs The Cheesecake Factory: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated October 22, 2026 4 items matched

The short answer

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $2.85 per item.

Typical menu price: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse $17.99 · The Cheesecake Factory $19.95

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse's wording first.

Item	BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse	The Cheesecake Factory	Difference
Parmesan Crusted Chickenvs Chicken Parmesan	$24.99	$26.95	$1.96 cheaper at BJ's
Fish & Chipsvs Fish and Chips	$19.99	$25.95	$5.96 cheaper at BJ's
Avocado Egg Rolls	$14.49	$16.95	$2.46 cheaper at BJ's
Fountain Soda	$3.49	$4.50	$1.01 cheaper at BJ's

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse vs The Cheesecake Factory at a Glance

	BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse	The Cheesecake Factory
Typical menu price	$17.99	$19.95
Average menu price	$22.61	$20.79
Cheapest item	Fountain Soda — $3.49	Fountain Soda — $4.50
Most expensive item	Steaks & Ribs Bundle (serves 4) — $85.00	Whole Original Cheesecake (10") — $74.95
Items priced	28	39
Menu sections	7	7
Price range	$$	$$$
Founded	1978	1978
Headquarters	Huntington Beach, California	Calabasas Hills, California
Locations	About 215 restaurants in 31 states	About 215 restaurants in the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse has the lower typical menu price of the two — $17.99 against $19.95 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse gets you in cheaper at $3.49.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is strongest on Chocolate Chunk Pizookie, Pepperoni Deep Dish Pizza (personal), Jumbo Spaghetti and Meatballs; The Cheesecake Factory on Original Cheesecake, Chicken Madeira, Louisiana Chicken Pasta. Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

The weekday Pizookie Meal Deal, about $13 for a lunch entrée plus a personal Pizookie, is the cheapest full meal on the menu.
A personal build-your-own deep dish at about $12.59 costs less than any burger, and the shareable size at about $21.99 feeds two.
The Pasta Feast at about $50 feeds up to six — under $9 a person.

The Cheesecake Factory

Lunch Specials, served until 4 PM Monday to Saturday, cost $5 to $7 less than the dinner portion of the same dish.
Portions are large enough that most entrées split between two diners or cover a second meal at home.
Cheesecake Rewards members get a free slice for their birthday and occasional free-slice-with-purchase offers.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse vs The Cheesecake Factory — FAQ

Is BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse cheaper than The Cheesecake Factory in 2026?

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 4. Across the whole menu BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is the lower-priced of the two, at $17.99 for a typical item against $19.95 at The Cheesecake Factory.

What is the price difference between BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse and The Cheesecake Factory?

On matched items the average difference is $2.85, or about 8% overall. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse averages $22.61 across 28 priced items; The Cheesecake Factory averages $20.79 across 39.

Which has the cheaper entry price, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse or The Cheesecake Factory?

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse starts at $3.49 (Fountain Soda) and The Cheesecake Factory at $4.50 (Fountain Soda).

Are these prices the same at every location?

No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.