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    MJ's Bar And Restaurant

    4.5 (193 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MJ'S BAR AND RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ambiance!
    Cayla J.

    Went on a date here and was pleasantly surprised by the food! Rich, creamy, and filling dishes are available on the menu. My server was Gabriella and she was the nicest and most accommodating person I've ever been served by. 10/10 I'll be back for sure

    The unusual strawberry!
    Alison C.

    Drinks and food are always great, a small menu but its unique and never disappoints. Lobster crossaint is yummy, on the lighter side and could use a bit more lobster. The chorizo Benedict and creme Brulee waffles are new favs. Pictured is the "Unusual Strawberry" lightly peppery , not too sweet and reshreshing. Porch has great seats overlooking the river and inside is a fun but cozy vibe. It can be difficult to seat a party of 5+, but they can coordinate with a reservation.

    Mj's burger
    Faidon K.

    Great spot for a delicious meal. We had the MJ's Burger, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. To finish, we shared a crème brûlée, and it was just as delicious and clean tasting. The lady who served us was top notch and the atmosphere is cozy. Don't miss it if you ever visit Owego.

    The plant & MJ's fries
    Miranda R.

    Just a gem! We stopped through here and were so impressed by everything about this establishment. The food was great, quality ingredients and presentation for reasonable prices. We tried sandwiches from the "bigger plates" section, and both "The plant" and the Cuban were incredible, with fantastic options for sides ( the MJ's fries and heavenly hash can't be beat). The cocktails and the beer selection are tasty and creative, there's something for everyone. The patio space enhanced the entire experience. A gorgeous view of the river in cozy digs, this place has really thought it all through. The service was impeccable and the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. This is certainly somewhere that will not disappoint!

    Did take out over the weekend to try something as I had never been to the location Ordered the MJ burger and it was very good. Pickles were very strong in vinegar taste but thats ok I like that. Was very happy with the food. Will definitely try sit down sometime

    Cinnamon French toast
    Joel S.

    Small hole in the wall brunch place in Owego. Love the ambiance. It looks small from the outside but inside is a lot more spacious than expected. The food was good and they had a lot of different options. Would recommend giving it a try if you're in the area. Maybe make a reservation because they get busy quickly.

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    Always delicious food and a fun time. The food is so creative and very good. The outside deck overlooking the river is nice too.

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    Everything is great here! Lots of good people, and nice little shops nearby! Friendly people as well!

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    Awesome food and service!! Highly recommend! Ambiance great!! Small town and local feel!

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    The food, drinks and service are always and consistently outstanding. I highly recommend it!

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    Okay so I've been here a few times, and honestly I should stop more often because I live rather…read moreclose. They have what is in my opinion a better donut than Dunkin donuts down the road. (I'm still partial to Krispy Kreme however that's quite a drive from here.). The place is rather large, the dining area indoors looks like it's good for at least 30 people anyways and then the outdoor porch weather permitting is probably good for another 20. I arrived about 15 minutes after they opened and the line was forming pretty quickly however it also moved along pretty quickly. The person that takes your order is not the same person that gets your donuts and puts them in the box, so that seems to streamline things pretty well. There's a display up by the cash register with one of every donut that is currently being sold that morning/day so you can make your selection easier. The menu is a little more extensive than donuts, as they also have hoagies and shareables and of course coffee/ juices. For whatever reason, somebody decided to put donuts with beer... Yeah I don't know... But, if the mood strikes you they have a very fine selection that they rotate from time to time of draft beer. It's a pour your own kind of a thing and they also sell growlers. There's of course t-shirts and other random souvenirs that not only have the company logo/wording but Owego in general. Bottom of mind this place is definitely worth a visit.

    Absolutely great concept! I love the blend of coffee, donuts, sandwiches, beer & wine, and even a…read morebuild your own charcuterie station. We came for breakfast at 11 on a Sunday and got: - coffee cake donut - maple pecan donut - home fries - breakfast meat pizza - amazing! - coffee - tapped beer The breakfast pizza was the headline of the food for me. I anticipated an egg like omelet / quiche but it had a light bread bottom and the meat was crispy. It was well balanced and super tasty. We got a ton of beer tastes and it was great that you could pick your own beer glass and make your own flight. We both spent about $10 and had at least 6 beers we were able to taste. Overall about $25 a person for food, beers, and tip

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    The Cellar Restaurant - Cold chicken, cold mashed, cool beans..

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    Excellent meal !! A tad noisy. January 2026…read moreThe Great: The food was excellent. Best meal I've had in some time. All agreed our shared mushroom crepe appetizer was delicious. My wife and I had the pork loin special (don't recall exact name). Probably the tastiest pork I've ever had! Really!! The sides were just as yummy. We both agreed it was a seriously good meal. Other couple had Ciopinno and seafood czarina. They both loved them and shared a taste with the table. Have to agree, they were fabulous. Our waitress was timely, attentive, and friendly! No issues at all. Due to impending snow storm, they reduced prices on entrees and drinks. A nice bonus. The Good: Beer selection was pretty good. My request was tapped out, but it turned out, the replacement was even better. A delicious nut brown ale. Wines were also very good albeit a tad pricey. The price special mentioned above helped. Overall bill was on the high side partly due to the drinks and slightly higher prices for the non-special meals - even with the price breaks. Needs work. We were two couples. Sat near the maître d' podium. The inside door of the foyer kept sticking open. Had to get up to close several times as it was about 5 degrees outside. Not a huge issue but should not have been an issue at all. Slightly more annoying was the noise level. The restaurant was full and very noisy. It was a bit challenging to have a conversation at our location. It eventually quieted down and all was well. Definitely something that needs improvement though. I gave it 5 stars due to the excellent meal and service. Considered dropping one star for the noise and price, but the meal was so good, I just couldn't do it. Looking forward to going back.

    We've eaten there twice in 2026, once for dinner and once for lunch. I had the beef on wyck for…read moredinner and wife had chicken with mozzarella and basil. Neither dish was impressive or even memorable. We gave it another try for lunch about a month ago. I had the stuffed French toast and fries for the table to share. The portion of the fries for the table was very small, the smallest portion of fries we've seen. And they were average at best. The stuffed French toast was extremely sweet and I didn't really enjoy it. My wife had the house salad and said it was wonderful. The lunchtime waitress was disinterested and the service was slow for that lunch and average for dinner. We doubt we'll return. The Parkview hotel is our new go for meals when visiting Owego NY.

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    Chef Stanley’s - Bourbon pecan salmon with a side of zucchini

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    3.5(17 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Our food was delicious and waitress was awesome! We will definitely return again. The taco salad…read morewas best I have ever had had!

    Can honestly say the food isn't good here- you'd probably like the waffles they were fine but small…read morein portion size, the servers don't write down your order so if you have any specifics like don't add xyz good fucking luck with that cuz they do not write anything down, sent back the first dish because it was incorrect and then the second which I ordered something different tasted like nothing and over spiced up mushy meat, that cow didn't die to be mutilated in such a horrible way. As they say it's a red flag when u walk into a restaurant and there's too many seats and not enough asses to fill them. And then my fiance his chicken he said tasted sour, I hope he didn't get sick like I did right after I feel like throwing up just writing this. As my mother would probably say "this tastes trouble" but unfortunately my fiance is too introverted to say anything, thank fuck we didn't order any appetizers too, wouldn't want more food to go to waste in this establishment. Oh can I mention the bugs too? There were ants on our table, ants, they probably got worse and the bathrooms soap pump doesn't work so they had to put another whole bottle separately on the sink for people to use. And guess what.. the manager still charged us for the dish that tasted like nothing even tho I only tasted a small bit of it, for that, you can go fuck yourself. As for our server, hun, when a customer is trying to be nice and understanding u don't say "ok" dismissively multiple times, you need to learn how to be a good server and learn how to serve your customers.. and for that, yes I left that no tip on purpose. I tip very well usually but when a service is absolutely horrible like that and the manager just decides to be petty? You won't be getting anything from us at all. Save the time and effort, drive somewhere else.. this place will never be worth it, besides you'll be stuck at the entrance for about 5 mins or so before a server gives a shit about ya anyways.

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