Item 8.01 Other Events

On October 27, 2009, BJ's Restaurants, Inc., a California corporation (the "Registrant"), issued a press release titled, "BJ's Restaurants, Inc. Opens in Carlsbad, California." The press release issued by the Registrant in connection with the announcement is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated October 27, 2009