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MJ's Raw Bar & Grille

216 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560-2142
252-635-6890
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Ranked #11 of 65 restaurants in New Bern
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Dessert
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Dessert
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Tennesssee
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38 reviews 38 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Located in the heart of charming downtown New Bern, MJ's is a small place, but they are big on taste! This was my second visit to MJ's, the first was last summer, and I was pleased that the food was as good as I remembered. My husband had a great crabcake sandwich, which had been my choice on my previous... More

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See 5 more reviews by bookandcoffee for New Bern
New Bern, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We like to go to MJ's for shrimp po'boys and crab cake sandwiches. Cool spot, but kinda on the small side. Their seafood entrees also seem a bit over priced. I've never ordered them because of that.

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Flat Rock, North Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great value. Good seafood. This Bar and Grille is located on scenic Middle Street in the heart of downtown Ner Bern. After your meal stroll to the river.

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Huddersfield
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40 reviews 40 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We went here for dinner on a Saturday night. It was very busy, but luckily there was a table free. We had a big platter to share as a starter - it had fried alligator pieces, fried shrimp and umm I can't remember - it was a while ago. The main courses were good too - but we were both... More

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Oriental, North Carolina
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44 reviews 44 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Local oysters on the half shell! Start with a dozen. Then the crab cakes are to die for. No filler just lightly fried fresh crab meat and spices. Home made salad dressing - try the fried Mac &cheese bits. Local food local flavor - I'll be back.

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See 5 more reviews by Frank R for New Bern
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59 reviews 59 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Had dinner with a client and his fiance' at MJ's. We had eaten at another local establishment on a prior trip and I thought MJ's food was just as good and at a much better price. I had a top sirloin and client had the fried oysters, his fiance' had oysters on the half-shell. Everyones food was very good and... More

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Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Ate there twice and great each time. Just want I wanted in a RAW BAR. Good food, drink and fun people all around. Would recommend to all!

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See 4 more reviews by ABuce for New Bern
Hendersonville, Tennessee
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58 reviews 58 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We ate at MJ'S twice while in New Bern. The hamburgers were very good and only $5.99 on Wednesday. The service was good and we were able to eat outside. We will definitely go back when in the area.

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Springfield, Missouri
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I had a burger, and it was a typical burger. Our server also was working back in the kitchen, so she wasn't the most attentive, but she did a great job for dividing all of her duties.

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Grove City, Ohio
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34 reviews 34 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This was a noisy, but friendly place (all of New Bern is friendly, by the way). I had a nice, but not special salad. My husband had fish & chips and liked it.

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