This restaurant embodies the feeling of when, as you go progressively further into more rural areas, everyone gets kinder and truly cares about you. The great staff, homey background, and absolutely delectable food are all to die for. Now about the food, I personally went for the jerk chicken, which if you have ordered before you know is usually either an overly spicy mess or the best decision you've made that week. Thankfully at MJ's it was the latter, with bursting spicy, sweet, and salty flavors that created heaven between 2 brioche buns. Also, the blue rice was a nice touch. Even the bathroom looked like a mini spa, with the sink looking like the material it's made of ends in "ite". Summarized, best restaurant ever. 10/10 recommend. read more

I'm not sure what I was expecting when my cousins brought me here for brunch but it certainly wasn't tropical seaside on the river. The restaurant had a tropical shirt miami beach theme that made me want a golden girls kaftan. We had a larger party so we booked a reservation the night before. Our table was ready on time and we were quickly seated. Our sever was attentive and quick to get drink and food orders. I wasn't drinking but the tropical summer theme certainly carried over into their drink menu. I ordered the poutin-ish for my meal not quite sure what curry I would get and happily it was Japanese style curry sauce. It was a perfect meal for the morning. Would love to go back again sometime. read more

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I giving MJ's 5 stars for reasons other than food- let me explain why. Located on the Susquehanna river, the location can't be beat on a beautiful spring day. We had a great table on the water. It was a busy Saturday afternoon, and the place was packed. The staff did a great job managing the work flow. Clearly an experienced group of people. We ordered the top item on the menu, the cheese steak sandwich, added some peppers. It was quite good. The fries here are and definitely get an order. The problem happened when I ordered the house burger- another top menu item. I asked for "medium rare", which should have a hot center but some pink left. What I got was well done- and dry as the desert. I had to drink a lot of water to wash it down. Normally-if this was a steak, I'd send it back. But- it was a burger and the kitchen was already jammed, so I choked it down- I was really hungry. I would not order the steak here- pretty sure a 6 ounce filet would end badly. Other dishes being served at other tables looked great. I would come back here. It's a great place. Thus- 5 stars. read more

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Atmosphere is nice, patio seating looked good. Inside was noisy but I was fine with that. Ordered a burger and asked for medium. When it came out it was very charred on the outside and very well done inside. One of the worst burgers I'd ever tried. I couldn't even come close to eating more than a few bites of it... it was too bad. They did take it off my bill. But I have to question how do you let a burger get that done and how do you serve it to a customer? Not going back unless I hear of a new chef. Took forever for the waitress to check on us too,but I understand that...it was busy in there. read more

Great atmosphere, nice lake view for those who like sitting outside. Servers were very nice, absolutely no complaints at all. I got the cheese steak with bacon and fries, and I loved it. The serving size was excellent for the price, and it was definitely very well made. The chips and guacamole appetizer was great too, as was the raspberry sweet tea. Overall I would definitely recommend this place, it was an excellent experience. read more

Great food, service and ambience. We were on our way home from Oneonta and looking for dinner. Yelp never lies and amazing find. Thank you so much! read more

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 read more

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I stopped by here for the first time a few months ago and had a really good experience. So I came back tonight and had another really good meal. I had the Southwest Chipotle Salad with a portobello on top. It was EXCELLENT! The dressing was fantastic and made every bite enjoyable. I sat at the bar and was served extremely well by Erin, who made a tasty Ranch Water. The restaurant is nicely decorated and very clean as well. I will be stopping in, the next time I am in town. read more

Made reservations, seated promptly and then they moved us to a table directly in the sun. The table was so hot it was sticky. We were moved again to the shade. We ordered 3 Firecracker fries and all were cold. We also ordered a Philly stake sand and a hamburger well done. The hamburger came medium rare. Asked to get a well done one. The cook decided to be a complete dick and burnt it. The waitress took that off the bill and we took home our fries to heat in the microwave. Waitress was nice and did the best she could; she was tipped regardless of the food issues. read more

Passing thru and found this place that allowed dogs on patio. Outstanding food and wonderful service! I had the sausage biscuits and gravy, and they were the best I've ever had. My husband ordered the brunch burger and thought it was fantastic. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they were especially kind to our dog, which made the experience even better. read more

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. read more

MJ's Bar And Restaurant - The unusual strawberry! - New American Near Me - Owego, New York

We were a party of 5 adults and 1 4 year old child. All 4 adult meals were awful, and my grandson's hot dog was the only decent meal on the table.. Two burger meals were not cooked as requested. I ordered falafel that was crumbled into pieces and very much overcooked to the point where I just sent it back and had no dinner at all. The texture of the falafel crumbs resembled dog kibble. The "special" fries are soggy, undercooked potatoes with some feta cheese crumbles thrown on top and what seemed like a dash of cayenne. No matter how much you put over soggy, cold fries, they're still not palatable. We ordered two appetizers that were anything but appetizing and were also overcooked and unappealing. As a culinary professional myself, I firmly believe it's better to ditch the "esoteric" dishes that the chef clearly can't handle and give people honest, well prepared standard fare they can enjoy and return for time and again. i called the manager to let her know what a mess this meal was and she basically brushed me off and said there was nothing she could do after the fact, which I know isn't true. My son paid a lot for this awful dining experience and I feel really bad about this, so I will reimburse him. This restaurant should be ashamed of the poor quality they sell. We won't be back, for sure. read more

Food was excellent, nice menu selections. Service was great, hostess met us as we walked in, after seating us our server was very nice and answered any questions we had. Nice and rustic inside, we sat outside on the deck overlooking the river. Very nice experience. Will go back next time we visit Owego NY. read more

Not a good place to eat for a picky eater, menu choices were limited. service was okay, waitress forgot one of our orders so it came late, wine selection was scarce due to non availability. read more

We stopped on a whim as we traveled through Owego. The outside belies an absolutely charming interior with spacious outdoor seating. My husband had the luncheon special chicken and feta sandwich with fresh cut MJ fries sprinkled with feta and accompanied by mustard dipping sauce. I had the shrimp sopas with guacamole. Both were amazing! Ice tea was fresh and bottomless. Crème brûlée for dessert did not disappoint. Highly recommend this charming spot. read more

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. read more

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Nice atmosphere; quality food. They have outdoor seating. Service was OK; I think they were short handed when I went because I asked to sit outside but they forgot to accommodate us. Overall, great place to eat. read more

I visited MJ's with my parents and we were all wowed by the food and atmosphere. It's kind of small but very cozy (it was a cold day so I really appreciated the fireplace by the door). We were there around the new year so they had football on the TV's at the bar. I got the plant sandwich (eggplant with ricotta, roasted peppers, and pesto). It was really messy but so delicious. I got a veggie skewer on the side instead of the default fries, and the skewer was also really good - the veggies were juicy and roasted perfectly. We got a slice of tiramisu cheesecake to share for dessert. I've had lots of cheesecake but I'm sure this was one of the best; the cheesecake was very creamy, the flavour was spot on, and the bittersweet cookie crust was different and good enough to eat on its own. My parents aren't really coffee fans but they loved this cheesecake anyway. Pretty good service. Our waitress was friendly and the wait times for food, while not exactly quick, were reasonable. I'd love to come back! read more

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! read more

MJ's Bar And Restaurant - The plant & MJ's fries - New American Near Me - Owego, New York

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We were directed to MJs by a local resident who gave it high marks. We were not disappointed. We were delighted to see that the menu had foods from around the world. We shared the saganaki between the four of us which was tasty. My husband had the Cuban sandwich, our friends both had the Sauté and I had the Every thing salad. All were excellent. The service was fast and the staff friendly. I wish we had a MJs in our neighborhood. read more

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

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 read more

MJ's Bar And Restaurant - New American Near Me - Owego, New York

I've been to MJ's three times now, and each time have had the same consistent excellent service. Although the menu is small, their special creations are so fun! The cheesesteak is honestly a must try! Highly recommend coming and sitting on the porch during the summer! My husband and I can't wait to make it in for brunch next. read more

I love fresh French fried potatoes, but these had been cooked twice or in a frier that wasn't hot enough and were oozing oil! This was a very poor decision to make as a chef. Otherwise, the burger was average, but over-priced. For the dough, should not have been a frozen patty. What did I like? The waitress was pleasant and we enjoyed the patio overlooking the river. Probably would not return. read more

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. read more

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

OMG you guys. Have you been here to eat yet? No? Why not!? Blown away by the food! Anywhere with an open kitchen usually means they want their customers to see they are using high-quality ingredients and making everything from scratch in-house. That is very clearly the case here. I had the soup of the day, which was a pumpkin chowder. It's possibly one of the best things I've ever eaten in a restaurant. The friends I was with tried some of mine and then proceeded to order their own; it was that good. Everything else we ordered was truly exceptional also. You need to go eat here. You can thank me later. read more

The atmosphere was cool and all but there wasn't enough on the menu. It felt like it was too millennial with all the food selections, there were no easy choices or fall back foods . Personally I'm a picky eater and it Deffinetly was NOT friendly to my kind, no nuggets, no tenders, nothing worth my time. To put more emphasis there legit was no recognizable food groups for me, but at least they had that SUPER helpful gluten free nonsense or whatever. read more

Amazing. Exceeded my expectations. Came for lunch after going to Watkins Glen state park. Cocktails, service, outdoor deck, but especially the FOOD was fantastic. 10/10 recommend and will come back. read more

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Words cannot express my experience when Having lunch with a friend at MJ's in a OWego, New York we had the most amazing clam chowder I have had in a very, very long time. It was definitely not ordinary and my words cannot explain it however it was so good. I wish I had taken a bowl home for later I can't wait to go back and have another bowl real real soon. it is definitely worth a trip from Binghamton, New York to go up and have it. I'm hoping I can find a way to put them on Food Network because their food is extraordinary read more

Ambiance is very nice. The back of the restaurant opens up to a deck overlooking the river, beautiful. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. Food was fantastic. This was my first time here and definitely won't be my last. Pictured is Firecracker fries, marinated pork, kimchi, secret sauce and sour cream. Chicken tacos on what looks like homemade tortillas. read more

MJ's Bar And Restaurant - Firecracker fries and chicken tacos with queso and guac . - New American Near Me - Owego, New York

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

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

Second time here. Just thoroughly enjoyed a special on the menu, a tri-tip steak sandwich, and it was phenomenal. The bar is extensive and I am happy to see Japanese whiskies. Kaiyo is a solid example. read more

Gorgeous location, great service but the food was average. It was way too salty for our taste. Having said that, the shrimps I ordered were perfectly grilled. We might visit again if we pass by (but only for the location and people). read more

Food was interesting and very playful in way. It was okay but the steak came out cold. The purple rice was interesting but honestly it didn't need to be purple. There was no special flavor or anything to the rice..it was just purple from the food coloring dye. read more

MJ's Bar And Restaurant - New American Near Me - Owego, New York

Delicious food, great ambience and perfect drinks Hands down one of the best places out here! read more

MJ's Bar And Restaurant - Cranberry mojito - New American Near Me - Owego, New York

Top shelf food with several great chefs. Great staff. Great atmosphere every time. Working in the area and staying at the Hampton Inn. Would not eat dinner anywhere else. read more

Super happy to have found MJ's on our road trip. My family and I had such a hard time finding fresh food prepared well that MJ's was a delight to stubble across. We order the charcuterie plate, the special cheddar bacon beer soup and burgers. The charcuterie plate was jam packed with cheeses, meat, olives, smoked salmon and crackers! My only small suggestion was to add just a few more crackers. The cheddar bacon soup was delicious, however had bell peppers in it. I had to take the smallest of tastes then pass on it as i am allergic to peppers. The burgers! The burgers were perfectly cooked, juicy and amazing. Whatever butcher MJ's is using supply's them with some excellent beef, very flavorful. The burgers are served with fries with a bit of feta cheese and some sort of lemony sauce on the side. All in all well balanced, house made and fresh. With the beautiful view and a full bar, I can't see why you wouldn't stop here for a bite. I took a pic of the sign on the road cause I easily drove right passed it. Now you know what you're looking for. read more

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YESSSSSSS!!!!! This is the place to eat in Owego. Visiting Owego, the options I was given for lunch were fast food. For Dinner, my team decided on MJ's. They had been. I had not. But it is absolutely apparent why they chose it. The smallish place was packed on a Monday at 6. We sat/stood at the bar until a table opened up. The menu is enough for everyone to be able to choose something, but not so extensive that it was overwhelming. I chose the Philly Cheesesteak. Holy moly. What a sandwich!!! The roll was overflowing with meat, cheese, and peppers. The meat was perfectly cooked. The cheese was (I think) a white American that was perfectly proportioned to the amount of meat. The meat was neither dry, nor swimming in cheese. This sandwich also came with MJ Fries, which had feta on them. But the real catch is the secret sauce that comes with them. It was, seemingly, a honey mustard, but with a slightly sour note, as if there was lemon or vinegar added. It was so amazing. I will definitely be eating here again when I am in town. You should, too!!! You can thank me later!!! :) read more

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