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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 #9 of 70 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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Raleigh, North Carolina
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Cute place. No steamed oysters available that night but the steamed shrimp were absolutely fabulous. Very simple but really delicious. The boyfriend had the crab soup. It had a tomato base with lots of vegetables and was very good. The crab cake appetizer was very good. The portion was a bit small (or maybe the price was a little high... More

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Pooler, Georgia
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55 reviews 55 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

While visiting New Bern last weekend we had lunch at MJ’s and the place was packed so we had to wait for about 20 minutes to get a table. My wife ordered oysters, which were large and very good but plain in that they did not have any brine taste to them. Our waitress recommended the suggested the Bermuda Triangle... More

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Milano
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113 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

Nice ambiance and famous oysters! I tried the burger and was not memorable, but i believe it was not their specialty either. Good beers and nice social place, enjoyed!

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New York
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40 reviews 40 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Sit at the bar if you can. Good food, conversations and excellent beer selection. Tuesday's oyster special keeps us coming back weekly.

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Tennesssee
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
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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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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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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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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
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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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37 restaurant reviews
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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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34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
16 helpful votes 16 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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