MJ's at Buttonwood Manor

Can't say enough about this place. Food was so good. Wings are amazing . Sweet tater tots are a must . View is gorgeous outside seating with the most beautiful hydrangea bushes. Not to mention they make a killer toasted almond drink. The waitresses Alyssa and Charlee are true gems. Will be a place I will return and recommend.

This place is a big place that many different affairs can happen here. Lunch. Dinner. Partys. The bar. The inside dining area. The party rooms. The outside dinning with bar. On the lake. Great views night life, that’s a whole different experience.

Sat outside on the deck to watch local band Pezhead. Excellent performance. The pizza was very good. Sauce was house made and very fresh. Nice spot to enjoy the lake with some live music.

The bride and groom got married in this room were during there ceremony a door to kitchen kept open I thought that rude on the staff part some ask to doing about it but I have a feeling that's just how it is. Then to cocktail hour and wedding reception we went upstairs to a nice size room very small dance floor. They wine and beer they had special only for some guests. My husband commented they have a nice patio they could done cocktail hour there and I said that probably cost more. This is the 2nd wedding I have been to there. It's a nice spot for a wedding. The parking lot is big hill which I forgot so either get drop off or bring different shoes for that and the event. Cocktail hour was nice the staff was awesome. The bathroom were clean no extras I guess bride wasn't informed to make a basket for the ladies room or flavors for the guests. Not the places fault.

Had a part of 14 eating here and the staff was great! We had chicken Caesar wraps, wings, pizza, soup, to salmon and all was incredible! Even helped celebrate our guest of honor with a candle in cheesecake! 10/10!!

The outdoor patio is very pretty & has a nice view of the water. For a short period, it was very hot & sunny & the umbrellas just weren't the right angle to help. It got better as the sun lowered & there was a bit of a refreshing breeze. The waitress was pleasant and stopped by frequently to take our order & bring drinks. I'd prefer the waitress bring out the food bc the young guys that delivered the food had no idea what they were delivering or where it actually went. We weren't sure which/whose sushi rolls were delivered. Many times they brought other peoples food to our table. The flower beds are beautiful & there's a nice water display by the front door. Plenty of parking. Nice place for friends to eat and talk together.

Cool place with good music , good family vibes, the staff was great and very attentive. However, the food could use a bit more flavor. The salmon and beers were good. The nachos could’ve been better and were not worth ordering. The chicken was also over cooked.

Good restaurant to eat, have drinks, and hear some music. Nice outside view. Plenty of parking. Friday nights they have a DJ.

The bartenders are nice and attentive. Food looks delicious. They put what I want to watch on the tv.

Went for lunch and drinks. Amanda was very attentive. Only ate appetizers but they were good. Sat at the bar and enjoyed my time there. I will return to enjoy a full meal

We were a table of 8 and ordered plenty of food and drinks. Unfortunately, the hamburgers were not good at all and way over cooked. The gf pizza and garlic Parmesan wings were yummy but that's where it ends. Everything else was just ehhh. The craziest thing is after 2 hours a waitress whispered in my ear that they needed the table. That was right after my niece ordered another drink. Clearly there are time limits and with sub par food I won't be back.

This is my third or fourth time having lunch here. It is always delicious. The service has been excellent on every visit. The ambiance is always great and the staff very friendly.

MJ's is great place to go for happy hour. It's also not to be missed during the summer. Their outdoor dining setup is absolutely amazing. Right on the lake, they have plenty of outdoor seating and the background is so nice! The food in and of itself is pretty basic. This is not where the foodies and 5 star eaters go. However, for a nice lunch or happy hour drinks, this place does the trick! Typical bar food, some sushi options and sugary cocktails. The service is always decent and the place is huge so the waits are never very long. They also have banquet halls so you will often see weddings, private parties etc which can be nice if you like to people watch. They also have a DJ on weekend nights which can be nice but annoying if you are just coming for dinner. Not a date spot, but a great spot for a casual hang.

We have attended many events here over roughly thirty years and it is consistently bad!!! The catering staff is generally rude, almost every one. The faces change but the attitudes remain remarkably the same! The room is unchanged since the 90's. Same carpet, same everything! The basement catering room has a mildewy smell. The chairs are old and dirty too. The food is ok. Honestly, the staff, smell and room overshadow anything positive about it. The positives are the view of the lake, the view from the outdoor patio and a decent size parking lot. That's about it.

I should preface this review with the fact that I do like MJs. The location is great and the views are really nice -- and up until yesterday I never had a bad or below average meal. We used to frequently come here for the steak sandwich and wings and they were always great. MJs bringing back their brunch buffett though needs some work. At almost $38 ( half off I believe for children under 12) something has to be fixed. While the sausage, eggs and chicken tenders were good -- the bacon was overcooked and dry, the French toast was burnt, the carving station was overcooked and dry, the fries were some kind of Sodexo or US foods school cafeteria fries and the only sushi was a California roll. That's only sushi for people who don't eat sushi. There were some made to order items like pancakes (very good), chicken and waffles (chicken was great waffles were burnt) and avocado toast which was good. Our server was very good even though she was slammed with requests and complaints from all over her area. The bus boys were helping her out when possible and quick to clear the tables. All in all I think they can make it work just need to address some things.

It takes a lot for Bay Ridgians to travel to New Jersey. It's a bit of a schlep, however, friends with cars make it so easyyyyyy! Lol! One of my best friends'( talking High School here folks) sister threw her a surprise party ( my friend knew all along) at MJs which is located in Matewan. It states restaurant bar and grill but also it's a manor. MJ hosts private events and when you look at the space from the outside you don't realize how spacious it really is! The room we sat in was the restaurant space which was very lively and overlooked the waterfront. It was a mild day and I can only envision what a beautiful view in the summer. MJ offers pub food of course and the menu that was chosen for us were nachos ( chicken and beef) and pizza for starters.Sorry to say, neither thrilled me. ( you all know what pizza Fawn eats and in what borough, nuf said). The pizza had no taste and the nachos were mediocre. The lunch portion options were burgers, Reuben sandwich, tacos,corned beef and cabbage, fried chicken sandwich, steak sandwich and apple salad. Nice selection for everyone. I requested a turkey burger which didn't really cut it.( dry and I'm also a mayonnaise snob) Plus watching the Knicks game while eating is not recommended ( score was up, down and all around) The positive was the service, the servers were attentive and refilled water and soda pitchers constantly. The restrooms are clean which is a plus in a sports bar. ( The Knicks held my attention throughout the party, they won, a sigh of relief) We were a group of twenty and we really had a blast. I would recommend this place to hang out at the bar and consume a lot of beers ( I will need them in the future as Gerrit Cole is out so far 2 months for the Yankees. Oh, the alcohol I've consumed since hearing THAT news). As for the food, I've had better you know where and in what borough. Nuf said.

Went here last weekend, wanted to try the nightlife. The bar was fun, good drinks I got a vodka club. the music was good and tvs everywhere

So I'm a regular here now. Been coming here at least one day a week for about 2 years. The wings are consistently very good. Most of the food is usually pretty good. The special sushi rolls and pizza are actually very good considering it's not a sushi place or pizzeria. Went for Sunday brunch a few times and did not disappoint everyone enjoyed it. The bartenders are amazing. Great drinks and service. Love this place.

Went for a birthday brunch and had a great experience! Carol, our waitress, was friendly and very observant of our needs. We ordered the pancake stack with syrup, chocolate chips, and whipped cream from the brunch menu along with the huevos rancheros and breakfast burrito. I ordered the grilled chicken BLT from the regular menu. The chicken BLT was very tender and full of flavor. It was served on a panini with French fries. My daughter loved the pancakes and even had enough to bring home. The Mimosas were fantastic and made with pineapple juice, at my request. Really enjoyed it!

MJ's is a great place to bring the kids and watch sports. If you you love chicken wings this is a definite place to try. The wings are not breaded and are fried to perfection and then doused with one of their sauces. My son loves the Thai chili wings and I am more traditional buffalo. The service we received was great. Very attentive and a nice balance of attention vs space to enjoy our meal. The menu suggested a "famous" steak sandwich which I couldn't find a picture of so I ordered it and got a picture. The sandwich says it's made with hanger steak, but mine was definitely flank steak. The bread it came on want the best - too chewy. While I loved the flavors I would hope they improve the product if they claim it's famous (yes the menu used quotes, not me). The burgers and fries are pretty standard pub fare. My son's grilled cheese looked very tasty - on Texas toast style bread. The nachos I would pass on in favor of the wings and dips.

This MJ's is located on the site of Buttonwood Manor overlooking Lake Lefferts. Great entertainment and great sushi make this visit a pleasure. Ron, our server, has to be commended. Drinks are reasonably priced. I've been to other MJ's ie Middletown, Tinton Falls & Neptune. This one rules.

I love that MJs could be a local pub, but just not cutting it. Hoping for better I took a friend. The floor was filthy. Wait staff just walking over the food and napkins on the floor. I never complain about a restaurant but this was beyond bearable. I mentioned it to the manager and she grabbed a wad of trampled food with her bare hands (yuck) but missed most of it. I ordered fish tacos. Mistake. Miniscule bits of fish smothered in cole slaw. Might be the worst I ever had. Never again. Another customer applauded me for speaking up.

It's such a shame, my family and I had been looking forward to trying this restaurant and unfortunately it's not a place we will revisit. The restaurant is so nice in appearance (very clean and nice for hosting a party). Also, the hostess and servers were great. But sadly we cannot say the same for the food. Such a big selection from the menu, but NOTHING was cooked properly (either overcooked, dry, salty or bland). This place is definitely more of a bar hangout vibe, just wished they had good food to match the drinks. Wished we would've read some of the reviews beforehand. So disappointing!

Nice spot for some lunch and cocktails. They have an indoor bar and dining area with a sushi bar too! There is a great outdoor deck with beautiful flowers, and a great view of the lake. Our server was really sweet. Tried a few of the martinis, all very good. Food was delicious too especially the sushi which was super fresh. would definitely recommend a visit if you have not been to MJ's before.

We've been to the MJs in Neptune and the experience was great. Food was good and the service as well. We decided to try out the Matawan location. That was a completely different experience. We ordered a dessert martini Zero to sixty Expresso Martini from the menu priced at $9. Ordered the Honey Thai Chicken pizza (was good but not as good as Neptune) and the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Roll which were also good. The problem was when we received the check. I noticed that the martini was $12.50 rather than the $9 published on the menu. I asked the server and he said that the menu was outdated and he charged current price. I asked him to check with the manager. He came back a few minutes later and said essentially the same thing and said it is want is it and asked me what I wanted him to do. Now I worked in retail and I know what I would have done but I gave him my card. He came back and said he fixed it and took off $2 but not the $3.50 that he should have. This experience turned me off to this location and we will not be returning. They should have updated the menu or at least tell people that the prices are wrong instead of just sneaking it in and saying it is what it is. Also, if I was that manager, I would have come over to the table and apologized for the mix up. Ver poor customer service.

Useless bartender - spent almost the whole time on her cell phone. When lunch didnt show up after 25 mintues I asked her to check with the kitchen. She came back and said your sandwich isnt ready (duh) 10 minutes later The sandwich came out cold (steak sandwich). No ketchup salt pepper or a setup came with othe meal. I asked for all of the seasonings and was given ketchup and pepper. Never got a napkin or silverware. Hey Manager! Start supervising your day staff. Right now they are useless.

I've come to this restaurant on many occasions and I never had a bad experience. I always enjoy the food and the staff is always kind and efficient. The vibe of the place can vary a lot. If you come during the day, it's usually pretty quiet and scenic. On the weekends it can turn into a party in the evening. The bar area is a fun place to hang out with friends. What I like most about this place is the outside. Their patio area is great and it has the view of the fountain and the lake.

This is my new go to place. MJ's doesn't disappoint! As soon as we arrived we were greated and seated promptly. The server was friendly and quick with taking our order and providing us with our drinks to start with. The food was fantastic. Very friendly atmosphere. There was an awesome large bar great for watching sports that was packed with people. We decided to sit at a quiet window table and truly enjoyed the lovely view while we ate our meal. I highly recommend MJ's and will certainly be back. Thanks again for the great service!

We have been there a few times but Zander was a first! He was wonderful! Attentive which is needed when waiting on a table with two small kids! Great experience!

I gave them all the chances I could. It's just not good. Tried the grilled chicken panini. The components all sound great & it would be a good sandwich if you could bite through the chicken. Not possible. I switched to asking the chicken to be fried instead of grilled, hoping it could be saved. Nope. Not only is the chicken impossible to chew, both times the bacon was rock hard. Move onto my 3rd try. Ordered boneless wings. Couldn't cut them with a knife. Hard as a rock & served cold. That was the end for me. The first & best thing I had there was a turkey club. I thought, at least I could order that. It was gone from the menu by my second visit. That was the end for me. Never went back, never going back. This was the Middletown, NJ location. I'm never trying the others.

Great tacos, steaks, and salmon. Terrific French Onion soup. Interesting specials on week nights. Particularly enjoy the Matawan location. Prices like most restaurants have soared.

First time visitor and glad I picked this place. The covid menu has plenty good items to choose from. And from looking at other plates, they each have great portions. The staff was attentive, friendly and will take the time to answer any questions without making you feel rushed. The outside sitting area is nice. If you get a seat by the water. That is a great view in itself. They have a bar area seating away from the outside dining area as well. Started with the Asian Thai chicken wings. Crispy skin without being burnt. The seasoning was right on point. I ordered the chicken wrap. And that was really good. They did not skimp on the chicken. The wrap had a great proportion of everything. Big and the wrap was tight even after bitting into it. The meat seasoned and fresh ingredients. The house seasoned chips that came with the wrap. Slightly over seasoned but very good. That was a 1, 2 punch combo. I will be back to try other items that looked so good.

Went for the Easter Buffet and the food was awful. It was barley editable. The roast beef from the carving station was tough, chewy and tasteless. Pasta dishes were soggy and cold.Steak tips were dry. I've been there for a work retirement party and the burgers and wraps seemed to be ok. But this buffet was terrible!. The only thing that was nice was the view. Never again, ever!. And I feel really bad about leaving this review and never do this, but it was really that bad that I had to.

Good place to watch sports. Plenty of room. Service is spotty. Some things come out quickly. Some don't. No rhyme or reason. Drinks were good. Sushi was real good If you are in the area. It's worth a trip for sure. Prices are reasonable as well

Not good. The people are nice but nothing in the establishment is worth the calories in my opinion.

MJ's in Matawan where it took over the former Buttonwood Manor. We went for a quick bite and chose to sit outside that has been recently expanded to a garden like area overlooking a lake. I was tempted to order from their Sushi and Poke menu but it was Monday which I believe is not the best day to order fish, cooked or raw. Decided on Pulled Pork sandwich that was pretty good, topped with onions and Cole slaw. A panini with grilled chicken, substituted from the fried version, with fresh mozzarella was also very good. Both sandwiches were served with fries.

Overall this was mostly an unpleasant experience due to poor service and secondly by mediocre food. We arrived around 5:15 and it took 15 minutes for a waiter to appear. He took our drink orders, but my drink didn't arrive for about 30 minutes. At that time we ordered a nachos platter as an appetizer and some fish tacos and a steak sandwich for an entree. We then started a long period of wait. We couldn't understand why it was taking so long to get the appetizer. Finally after 45 minutes everything appears at once. We were clear with the waiter when ordering we wanted the appetizer first, but they served it with dinner. There was no opportunity to eat our food before it became cool because everything showed up at once. To make things worse, after the delivery of the food by our food delivery kids, the waiter never appeared and asked if we needed anything else. I couldn't get a glass of water, salt, ketchup, etc. The waiter only made a reappearance after we ate and gave us the check. The nachos are fast food worthy, with a cheese wiz instead of melted cheddar, and it was mostly chips with very few toppings. The fish tacos seemed to be made with some sort of very bready fish stick. Not very good. The steak sandwich was okay but the fries were some horrible creation with some sort of coating to make them crispy, sort of like Burger King did years ago. They were also very disorganized. I saw food runners come out of the kitchen with food, then they spent minutes trying to figure out what table the food went to. So, not a good dinner experience!!

We come here to enjoy the bar more than we come here to eat. The bar is usually crowded and the drinks are definitely strong and inexpensive. They have a dj on the weekends and usually no cover to get in. The food is not the best. Very basic dishes don't taste the best like boneless wings and nachos. I wouldn't recommend eating her but come to drink with a few friends and this spot will be a good choice.

Love this spot. Great drinks and bands. They have so many different options from burgers to steak to sushi. Great sports bar. Always a great time when I go.

The food here is so good, but the delivery service is severely lacking. The last 3 or 4 times I've ordered delivery (through DoorDash) I've had items missing, specifically if I order sushi plus hot food, either the sushi or the hot food is missing. This past time today, my sushi was delivered but my chicken wings and chicken fingers were missing. I think it's the restaurant and not the particular dasher because it has happened so often.

I generally like the food, but was a bit upset when I was charged 1.50 for a cup of BBQ sauce. It was a small cup and the burger was 16.99. A bit tacky !

Great place for drinks and hanging out. Very friendly staff with amazing bartenders. Alisha always keeps my drinks full and coming with no delay.. always makes sure I ha ve a clean bar amazing customer service provides great recomendations for food. Dakota makes great cocktails and is very friendly aswell and treats me well at both locations even when I come with family. Always has a smile on always welcomes me with my favorite drink. Very energetic and walks wound making sure the bar is running smooth. Lori is one of a kind! Never forgets and also gets my To go lunch ready for my kids at their custom likes. Friday and Saturday nights with the live dj is awesome and always a good time. Best is FOOTBALL sundays!! There is no better place to be. To my boys also bartending Tommy, Danny, Neil, Ryan and let's not forget Alex which always has something smart and funny to say! I couldn't ask for a better place to be to enjoy the food and drink!! I have missed many people even the managers but they are all great! You all do so well great staff and Team work. Great conversation and engagement and definitely friendly with good and fast service.

Food is good and the atmosphere is really comfortable and laid-back and the service is good

Came here for brunch at 1130. Not too crowded. Brunch buffet was nice, good selection. Nothing fancy or out of this world. Enjoyed the omelette station. Had the Bloody Mary with brunch which was good. Waitress was friendly. Nice view of the lake while eating. By the time we left at 1 the parking lot was packed.

Food was average at best. That might be giving it a compliment. Nachos were soggy. Vegetables in the Greek salad as well as nachos were wilted and old. Service was fine, they can't control the kitchen. Ambiance also not terrible either, good place to grab drinks. The food just killed it for us

Went there with a large family group. Many food options in the menu including sandwiches, wraps, dinner entrees and sushi. All were ordered by our group to rave reviews.

First timer. Dinner: Onion soup tasted "old" and not made from scratch. Strip steak was fine but the accompanying mash potatoes were dry - very dry. Dessert was apple pie -- below average. Heavy crust and few apples.

Wow, definitely surprised to see how popular this place is. Who knew we'd find this little gem in Matawan. Came here with a group of 10 people and definitely enjoyed the time spent here. This is a one stop shop. They have a big bar area, a seating area, and a private event area. All spacious. As far as the service, our waitress was great and did an impeccable job juggling tables on a busy night. The drinks were delicious and the appetizers were great. We tried the chicken fingers, quesadillas, nachos, pizza, and a few other things (all good). For my main, I got the stuffed shrimp (which were good but not "jumbo" as described). By the time we left (about 10pm) there was a LINE to get in. I couldn't believe it lol. Definitely the go-to for people who live in this area. I'd surely come back here.

This place is ok, food mediocre at best. My beef here is there were 3 of us and we got there pretty early around 5 pm. It was an unusually warm day and was hoping that the outside would be open but I get it, the chairs were all put away. So we wanted to sit in the dining room to look at the lake. They don't honor happy hour in the dining room. Ok I get it. There were 4 tables occupied with people, the tables by the windows that were open were six tops, we asked to sit there. They told us they were for 6 people and we were 3 but the place was empty. We asked again and were denied. We sat at a four top on the middle of the restaurant. I watched those tables by the window and they stayed empty for the two hours that we were there! I was in the restaurant business for years! If our patrons wanted a table in a specific section and it wasn't busy we would oblige. Where is the customer service? Not impressed. PS the older waitress was very nice!

We were a party of 6 wihen we arrived, we sat and waited for service. People came in after us. they were served a waitress recognize that we were being helped and took care of us. Food is typical bar food, but only disappointing thing was at the end of the night I received a bill, somebody said to see if they had a tip and they did they were gonna get $10 more with me than what they received but I just thought I should be notified. The tip was included if I was not told to check for the tip they would've gotten an $82 tip just feels not right.

This review is for the Mother's Day Brunch ONLY! Disappointed!! We were a table of 7 with a reservation for the Morning Brunch. 1st., this Brunch should have been priced lower than the 2pm Buffet. 2nd., Really, in addition to the 39.99 per person every beverage was at a cost. The Brunch should have included Coffee/Tea/OJ and even a Mimosa! With that sad, with the exception of the omlet station food was cold. I enjoy brunches (that are in the morning as I enjoy breakfast) The scrambled eggs were cold/runny, the sausage, bacon, french toast, waffles all cold. There should have been some kind of breakfast hash, potato, ceral (hot/cold) but No. The Macaroni and Cheese tasted worst than box Mac & Cheese. We came here as we LOVE coming to the Restaurant, but Never again for the Brunch.

The dining area is nicely updated and the view of the lake is awesome from most of the tables. Good ambiance in that sense. Lots of menu choices but what we ordered tasted mostly like generic diner food. Was very surprised to find that there was only one small bathroom and it has not been updated in the 20 plus years since I used to go to the Buttonwood. It's small, out of date with rusty fixtures and shared with the banquet room. Servers were attentive and friendly.

We went to the drag brunch on Sunday and had a fantastic time!!! There was a group of 8 of us and everyone had a blast!!! The buffet was one of the best we ever had. The penne vodka was delicious. Cassie was amazing and was on top of the drinks and keeping the table cleared. The show was great and we will keep an eye on your fb page for when you will have this again! Thanks for a great afternoon!!

MJ's is one of those places that has HUGE potential. The location is very convenient and the fact that it overlooks the lake even better. The bar area is huge and they have decent happy hour specials. It gets very crowded here during games and happy hour. The restaurant area is huge and a good portion of the tables are directly overlooking the lake. All of the windows along the back wall are amazing! Downstairs they have a catering hall with decks and a little waterfall. Now here's where MJ's can use some help. Service is always slow and just meh. Waiters are always nice but they don't really do more than they need to. The food is ok. Stick with the basic fried bar food and you will be fine. If you're looking for a lively happy hour or place to watch a game this is a great place. For a good lunch or dinner, not so much.

I have recently been back at MJ's and I was presently surprised. I attended a psychic reading earlier this year and now I have been a regular customer for football, food and tons of fun! The DJ's, Earth Supreme that perform get the whole crowd involved and their variety of music keeps us all dancing on the floor and in our seats too! The music on New Year's EVE had EVERYONE on the dance floor! The ambiance is updated and the view of the water is an added plus. MJ's is my favorite place to mingle with Family & Friends of all ages! It's almost like "CHEERS" where everyone knows your name! All of your employees are excellent and attentive to all our needs. The menu is diverse and delicious! Keep up the GREAT Work and I'm so looking forward to spending ALOT of time there in 2024 too! Thank You and Happy New Year to you ALL!

Still excellent. Sat in their newly renovated outdoor area. Sat at the bar and had sushi and some drinks. Bartenders were excellent! Last night was a nice weather night but they could use an awning over the bar for those really hot afternoons. A new go to place for us

Recently moved to the area and found a great local bar. Best sushi around. Amazing football menu. Friendly service. Weve gone almost every Thursday for the bartender Alicia. Best bartender around. Shes always on top of things and keeps the bar very clean. Excellent service from her. Never left wanting for anything. Highly recommend the restaurant.