MJ's Restaurant Bar & Grill Reviews Summary

Category: Bar & grill

Address: 19 Summerhill Rd, Spotswood, NJ 08884, USA

Phone: +17322517400

Rating: 4.1
based on 125 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Main courses were all delicious. I highly recommend the 'Pistachio & Pecan Crusted Salmon'."
  • "Their spring rolls are sooo delish."
  • "Nachos were really good and perfect amount to share."
  • "The food was great! I had a burger, mom had a really nice looking salad she enjoyed and my sister had chili which looked delicious."
  • "For starters the food was amazing. I enjoyed their buffalo wings with garlic. I also enjoyed their signature MJ burger."
  • "The fried calamari is fresh and light. Not frozen and does consist of tentacles and circles."
  • "The chicken parm pizza is awesome. Crusted salmon is good too."

Cons:

  • "The boneless wings were overcooked because it took some effort to cut them up."
  • "Whatever is added to make it spicy was way over the top. To the point I couldn't even eat them."
  • "They really don’t care about the quality of their food."
  • "The burger was ordered to be well done but came RARE, bleeding and all."
  • "The pizza...I was surprised at how bad it was."
  • "He ordered the salmon. DRY and sad."
  • "The food was terrible. I went into both of these restaurants wanting to like them, but so far nobody I've been with has been impressed."

Service

Pros:

  • "Great service even with a full bar, food came out at a reasonable time still hot and fresh, drinks were perfect!"
  • "Service was incredible! Our server, Dominica was simply fabulous! Attentive, efficient, friendly.....she truly made my night!"
  • "The service was great. Staff made sure to let me know of the town shutting the water off on the street so I can order in time for them to make my food."
  • "If you are seated at the bar, you get amazing service."
  • "The service, Debbie, was great. The food was delicious."
  • "Our server Mark was so nice and attentive, he was excellent."
  • "Our waitress was fantastic."

Cons:

  • "I told the waiter and all I got was 'Sorry'. No replacement, no credit, just too bad."
  • "Every time I go there I have a problem with one of the bartenders (the old guy sorry don’t know his name). He’s rude, nasty and talk behind your back."
  • "I was refused service. I was told the kitchens closed even though I seen people being served food."
  • "I have to say been here a number of times and the food is just OK the service usually we get a waitress with an attitude."
  • "However, the service was one of the worst I've experienced in a long time."
  • "When you walk in the manager doesn’t even acknowledge you or greet you, he just goes ‘two?, okay.’ Not welcoming at all."
  • "We waited over 15 mins for a waiter/waitress and nobody came."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "This place gives that old time local bar feel its nice to relax and feel welcome while being served great stuff!"
  • "The restaurant has a warm atmosphere which is nice during the drab fall and winter days."
  • "Very nice atmosphere."
  • "Nice environment and depending on which one you're at, you could have multiple TVs to catch a game or news."
  • "Entering the establishment reminded me of a down home sports bar and grill."
  • "Great atmosphere & friendly staff."
  • "It has a very down-home local feeling. Warm ambience."

Cons:

  • "However it appears that the bar did not let them play loud... I also don't have a good set-up for entertainment where tables are right up against the band... making it more of a Supper Club..."
  • "For my non smokers or people who have lung issues, you may have to wait a little until smokers clear the front door."
  • "Flies all over the place I had to kill a few because it was driving me nuts."
  • "Disgusting. Bugs everywhere. Bar smells like dirty moldy rags."
  • "It was very hot being on the blacktop pavement."
  • "Both restaurants had an unappealing oder to them."
  • "A little drafty by the window but it was a cold evening."

Value

Pros:

  • "The prices are reasonable and the portions generous."
  • "Food was good and reasonably priced service was good."
  • "Prices are very reasonable with generous portions."
  • "Fair prices and great staff."
  • "Prices decent as well."
  • "Great local place. Food is great, service is great and prices are very reasonable with generous portions."
  • "Food is competitive to chain restaurants and I would say even better than some."

Cons:

  • "The mixed drinks are small & pricey, but excellent."
  • "But 3 drinks and a hot dog for $40 is ridiculous."
  • "Was surprised to see a service fee on the bill."
  • "So be prepared to pay extra for using a credit card."
  • "Three items... $60.00 without the tip. Absolutely ridiculous."
  • "Even if it was little inconveniences they are extremely overpriced for mediocre meals/small portions."
  • "MJ's has basically been a local joint, but with fairly expensive food for what it is and you never ever get a free one no matter how many times you've been to the bar."

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