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Boston Restaurant Blog -- May, 2006
Sunday, May 7, 2006
A Leisurely Lunch at M.J. O'Connor's
I did another Walk for Hunger walk today, and for once, it was perfect weather. And, as we did last year, we went to M.J. O'Connor's in Park Plaza after the walk. M.J. O'Connor's, an Irish pub just south of the Boston Common (and the end of the Walk for Hunger route), is a laid-back, cozy place within the Park Plaza Hotel. And it feels a bit like a hotel bar, with guests coming down with newspapers or briefcases, and diners having leisurely meals. But M.J. O'Connor's is also a terrific Irish pub, with good pints, traditional dishes (including a full Irish breakfast), and an overall homey feel.
I have always been a fan of the hamburgers at M.J. O'Connor's, and once again, the place did not disappoint. My char-grilled sirloin burger was perfect, with lots of flavor, crisp bacon and tasty cheese on top, and excellent fries (or chips, as they call them there). Perhaps it was the fact that I had just walked 20 miles and I was famished, but the burger was up there near the top of my list, though O'Sullivan's in Somerville and Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage in Harvard Square are still quite a bit better than the ones at M.J. O'Connors.
I am hoping to go to M.J. O'Connor's one of these days for either a traditional Irish breakfast or perhaps dinner. I tend to go for lunch or drinks, but maybe it is time to see what else this charming Irish pub in the heart of Boston has to offer.
If you are looking for the address of M.J. O'Connor's, here it is: M.J. O'Connor's, 27 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116; the phone number is (617) 482-2255.
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Posted by MH, Boston's Hidden Restaurants, on May 7, 2006.
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TH said:
My family stopped at MJ O'Connors yesterday for a bite to eat; the other restaurants in the area were not accepting walk ins. We sat down at 3:45 according to our watches. The clock on the wall showed 4:05 after waiting for the menus. The manager gave us dinner menus instead of lunch menus. We did not say anything about this but we were aware of it. The appetizers were really good (onion rings and chicken drumettes). We had hamburgers and shepherds pie. The hamburgers were terrible. One was very salty, the other very greasy. MJ O'Connors obviously does not buy the best meats. The shepherds pie was basically beef stew with mashed potatoes on top. The waitress apologized for the food when we told her. The manager did take 15% off the bill but never came over to our table. Shame on him. We are getting together with a large group of friends in January and had been discussing meeting at the new MJ O'Connors on Summer Street in Boston. That's not happening now.
Posted on 12/28/08
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