M.J. O'Connor's

Staying at the Hilton Park Plaza and wanted to find a nearby place to eat that wasn't gonna break the bank like the rest of the restaurants in this area. This place was decent. Their New England clam chowder was awesome, I wish I got a full bowl. My burger was dry and mediocre, but the fries were good. I was sad that the only Irish choices on the menu was beef stew, Ruben's and I guess Guinness... it otherwise was just an American bar with an Irish name.Service was fine. Bar had a bunch of TVs. Not much else to it.

What a disaster of a place. Horrible food and service. We ordered loaded fries which came without the bacon, you know, the "loaded" part. When we asked our server about it, he said they are still cooking the bacon and he'll bring it as soon as it's ready, I guess, so we could sprinkle it on whatever is left of our cold cheesy fries. IKEA style. My caesar salad came practically without any dressing. I asked the server for extra dressing. She said "in a minute" and never came back. I asked our other server for some dressing. He never came back either. After some 40 minutes, I sent the salad, still without dressing, back. The server said he'll take it off the bill. When the bill came with the salad, he said it's b/c I ate half of it, which was not true (and the nerve on that guy!). Then he blamed everything on how busy they were when they hardly had any customers. Generally, staff were rude and disrespectful. I went to talk to the manager who talked to me while loudly chewing gum. His entire demeanor was screaming IDGF. They took fries and salad off but refused to take off 20% gratuity. Poetic justice came as we exited this tourist trap. Six guys were about to enter but one of them asked us if the food was good. Needless to say, we told them the truth and they thanked us, turned around and left. Instant Karma!If you care about what you're eating, avoid this place at all costs. Because they don't care about what they are cooking.

I had the French onion soup and it was delicious. My only complaint is that the bowl wasn't big enough! I should've gotten two! lol I also had the pastrami on rye. It was a big portion and served with fries. Fries were hot and perfectly cooked. The bread was fresh and yummy. Large serving of pastrami. The service was fast and friendly. It was a little loud for me, but maybe because it was happy hour. I can't wait to be in Boston again, to return for more soup and to try out a different entree.

We were in Boston to see the Blue Man group and made a reservation here for lunch, as it's within walking distance of the Charles Playhouse. I don't think a reservation was needed because we were only one of two groups that were there, however, they just about rolled out the red carpet for us. They knew exactly who we were when we entered, every staff member saying hello as we made our way to our seats. Our waiter was kind, charismatic and charming. We started with sweet thai chili wings that were crunchy, yet still moist on the inside. My southwest salad had a whole chicken breast atop it. It was quite filling. Having a little one with me, I always appreciate when a kids menu is an option. He was happy with his buttered pasta and I was happy not to spend a fortune on a bigger dish that he would likely only take a few bites of anyways. The food wasn't gourmet, but it was definitely tasty. The location was convenient and the setting was perfect for a family.

Staying in Boston, I wanted to make sure I took advantage of the Irish bars. MJ's did not disappoint. My colleague got the grilled cheese with clam chowder, while I stuck with the fish and chips. We were there for lunch, it wasn't too busy and the food was prompt and fresh. Maybe it's because I live a desert normally but damn was that good fish. The portion was generous and everything was well fried, nothing soggy. My colleague enjoyed her lunch as well! If you're unsure or maybe worried about the vibe, I promise MJ's delivers.

The restaurant is located in the Westin hotel right next to Laugh Boston. We made reservations the day before and were able to get a table for 2 at 6pm. We were a little late because we had trouble finding parking in the area since we're not familiar with the Seaport District. The server wasn't overly friendly but he was efficient and was very competent. We had the Chowder Fries to start and they sound questionable but taste delicious! It's kinda like a poutine but different. Same vibes. We loved it and would definitely get it again. The baked Mac & cheese was nothing to write home about but pretty decent. I was a little confused why the harvest salad had mango in it but it was still good. The cider vinaigrette was lovely. Overall, if I was in the area, I'd come here again. The prices were decent considering some of the surrounding restaurants. I wasn't blown away but I had a good meal and service was surprisingly quick.

Two nights in a row, this time to enjoy their great food. Did not want to walk far in the misty rain. Always a great crowd at the bar. Awesome service. Soups are hearty. Burgers are stunning. Entree's are not diet-worthy

Came for a lunch with coworkers. The food was bland, fries under cooked, most of us did not finish our plates as the food just wasn't good. The server saw the large party and was trying way too hard for a tip.

Soooo yummy and the drinks were delicious! Great service. One of the glasses shattered on the table when we did a cheers (it was normal nothing crazy) and they were so helpful and apologetic. The chicken tenders were absolute perfection

Staying at the Hilton and wanted an informal meal. Found this place on Yelp. My partner and I had a nice meal tonight. Started with clam chowder and the soup of the day (French onion soup). Both were delicious. The menu says the clam chowder won three awards and I believe it. Thick, creamy and lots of clam. The onion soup had a nice amount of cheese and a tasty, slightly sweet broth that was really good. For entrees, we had the salmon with vegis and rice (subbing mashed potatoes for the rice) and the fish and chips. The salmon was a very healthy portion of tasty salmon with a light glaze. The mashed potatoes were "real" (not boxed) and the vegis were well prepared. The vegis were Brussels sprouts (a restaurant substitution for broccoli that they were out of) - they could have used a little seasoning (even just salt and pepper).The portion of fish in the fish and chips was HUGE. The breading was not too thick and the fish had a nice crunch. The fish came with a healthy portion of fries and a small cup of cole slaw, which was fine. The tartar sauce was good; the cocktail sauce could have used a bit more bite. Honestly, the soups were so rich and filling that my partner and I left a lot of our entrees on the table. The food was so good that we both were disappointed, but we're staying in a hotel, so no way to preserve leftovers. The server was friendly and efficient.The restaurant is an Irish pub (I had a Guinness) and decor-wise, it has an Irish pub vibe. The music playing throughout the place is fun rock-type. Very enjoyable. One odd thing: when we arrived and asked for a table, the greeter said he didn't have any tables, but he would find some place for us. He showed us to a table and then left. We looked around, and every table in the room was empty. We thought that perhaps a large group was coming soon, but we enjoyed our meal and, during our time there, maybe two tables got filled and the rest remained empty. It was just weird.