Located in the heart of downtown New Bern, Mj's Raw Bar and Grille has emerged as a culinary hotspot for seafood lovers. With a reputation for offering both traditional and innovative dishes, it is no surprise that diners rave about their experiences here.
Many patrons, like Blanca Montilla, highlight the inviting atmosphere and exceptional service, describing the crab cake sandwich and seafood pot pie as "delicious." Similarly, Nancy Rawlings praised the tuna poke bowl and the restaurant's impressive Bloody Marys, which seem to be a signature item. The creative presentation, as noted by Katie Crenshaw, featuring a soft shell crab perched on top of a Bloody Mary, further enhances the dining experience, blurring the lines between drinks and meals.
The freshness of the oysters is often mentioned, with Manuela Jones offering a commendation of "10/10 food" and impeccable service. Overall, guests describe their visits as memorable, characterized by a delicious menu and vibrant ambiance. Mj's has certainly carved out a niche for itself, making it a must-try for anyone visiting New Bern.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts cheques
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Mj's Raw Bar and Grille
Blanca Montilla
Jun 15,2025
Good atmosphere, location, service and food. Right in the center of downtown New Bern. We got a crab cake sandwich with fries and seafood pot pie that were delicious. I was surprised there was an up charge for credit card payment which it was taken out at the moment of paying (maybe because it was our anniversary). That was very nice of them Other than that it was overall a pleasant experience. I recommend this restaurant and will be back next time with the rest of family
Nancy Rawlings
Jun 12,2025
Great atmosphere. Wonderful and delicious food with traditional and unique seafood sele tions. I chose a tuna poke bowl with seaweed. It was delicious. Of course we had to try their fantastic Bloody Mary's .
Manuela Jones
Jun 7,2025
My husband and I were visiting here for the weekend and decided to try this place. We were impressed! Such a good restaurant! We can’t stop talking about how good everything was! The oysters were amazing! 10/10 food. The service was also so great, we never had to ask for anything! 10/10 experience!
Katie Crenshaw
May 18,2025
When your soft shell crab shows up vibing on your Bloody Mary like he owns the glass.... Is it a drink? Is it a meal? I say yes!.... Oh and all of the other food was AMAZING! We absolutely love the place. I highly recommend. The service is phenomenal also.
M R
May 7,2025
The atmosphere and drinks here are second to none! This is my favorite place to get seafood and drinks in the area. The Bloody Mary has a soft shell crab on top and is highly recommended! The oysters shooters are freshly made right in front of you. The crab pretzel was delicious as well! If you have people visiting from out of town and want to take them to a unique little spot, this is the place! Great job guys! I’ll be back!
Joe
Apr 13,2025
It’s a fun spot with a great NC local vib. Downtown New Bern location is very pleasant. The Seafood is great. Not fancy...but that is the point. Enjoy the summer beach mojo.
Francis Anson
Mar 28,2025
What are fun stop! Lunch with my wife, downtown. We came here for her love of Shrimp and Grits. This is a nice little place, always seems to be busy. The service is excellent and the food was fresh, hot, and delicious. My wife had the Shrimp and Grits and I had the Blackened Grouper fish and chips. Both were great. Also the fries seem to have some old bay or some type of seasoning that made them unexpectedly great.
Dirt nap Fest
Mar 24,2025
Excellent food, great service. The atmosphere is cozy, but a bit cramped. Arrived outside of main dinner hours for easiest seating. The oysters are always good, local, and properly shucked. The softshell crab or steamed shrimp are some of my favorites.
Reviews For Mj's Raw Bar and Grille