As part of the 2026 Tri-State Stamping Tour with American Legion Post 289 in West Milford, one of our stops was at Mason Jar Family Restaurant and Bar in Mahwah. We stopped in to get our stamping tour booklet stamped, grabbed a cold beer and a couple of sodas, and had a chance to relax for a bit at the bar. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and happy to support everyone participating in the tour. It's always nice to see local businesses getting involved with community events that benefit our veterans. We appreciated the hospitality and enjoyed our visit. If you're passing through Mahwah, it's a great place to stop, grab a drink, and support a business that supports our veteran community. read more

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Fast service. Fresh food. We had the Philly Cheese Steak and the fish tacos. Both were excellent. We are staying at the hotel next door and usually we are disappointed. But not here. We will be back! We have since been back 3 more times. Yes I had to update my review! Excellent!! read more

Mason Jar - American Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

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The food is excellent and the service is unbelievable in its professionalism. In fact I travel 17 miles from Aventura to enjoy the excellent service and food. The ambience is second to none. read more

Stopped in today while doing the 2026 Tri-State Stamping Tour with American Legion Post 289 in West Milford, NJ. Nice to support the Veterans and those who support them. read more

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Good service, bad food. The BBQ options seemed dry, like they were reheated several times over. They just douse it in sauce to help it along but it wasn't very good. The strip steak isn't bad for the price. The beer prices are reasonable. Atmosphere is family restaurant/sports bar like. It seemed like Sysco comprised most of the menu. It doesn't seem like they're making much of anything there. I would say it's basically a "BBQ diner" with a dive bar glued to the side. I wouldn't go back, especially at $40 an entree. read more

Stopped in the Mason Jar on my way home from a long drive. There was a little bit of a wait but it luckily didn't take too long. We were sat in the back and our server was quick and to the point. I ordered the burger which was SO good. It was EXACTLY what I was craving read more

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I come here every time I have training in NJ. French onion soup was amazing. I get attended immediately. Drinks come out within 2 minutes of being seated. I usually sit at the bar and watch games. read more

First time visiting this local spot and won't be our last! Super friendly and helpful service by Darlene. We went with her recommendation of the platter and it did not disappoint! The plates arrived cleaned and warmed ready to be used. The meats were all juicy and well seasoned as were the sides of vegetables and large baked potato. Crisp PBR to wash it down. Ended the evening with some on site country line dancing for a memorable night out. Looking forward to returning and checking out their newly opened outdoor dining space. read more

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This place was conveniently located across the parking lot from our hotel so it made for an easy decision on where to dine especially since it had decent reviews. The place was hopping a bit after 6pm and appeared to be quite popular with families because there were a lot of them. We were seated in a noisy and dark backroom. Our friendly waiter took our drink and food order. I guess we aren't in the Midwest since a draft beer was $9! I got their grilled cheese with brie and cheddar and very thick cut fries. The sandwich was very good. My wife ordered the Caesar salad with a large piece of salmon. She asked for the salmon medium rare and that is what she got. She enjoyed her meal. The food prices were reasonable. Everything moved along at a good pace without it feeling rushed. Thumbs up. read more

The Waitresses are great ,bartenders are on point and the food is superb and very consistent. Next time please don't throw my cigar away lol. Go Jets! read more

Mason Jar - American Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

You know what's great about Mason Jar? Everything. There's nothing on this menu I don't like. From the BBQ to the Wings to the Sunday Brunch... it's all exactly what you want when you roll in to a place like this. Drinks are great, too -- definitely check out the cocktail list. Add in a super nice service team and a casual & comfortable bar, dining room, and patio it all makes Mason Jar a stand out in casual dining. read more

My friends and I used to frequent Mason Jar's Sunday brunch buffet in the pre-Covid days, and we had been big fans. The buffet reopened in 2024, I believe, but we only made it back there recently. While the food was still enjoyable and extremely affordable ($35 for the buffet, 3 optional kitchen items, and 1 brunch cocktail), it was sadly no where near as great as we had remembered. They still had a good deal of hot breakfast and lunch items, like Bacon and Shepherd's Pie, but they no longer had any of the smoked fish they made in-house or the wide breadth of salads. The options were still plentiful for the money, including a pasta & omelet station, charcuterie, and hot dishes, but it was at least half of the selection that they used to have. Though I am not typically a Caesar Salad fan, that was the best thing that I tried on this visit. I was also disappointed in the dessert section, which used to make up the bulk of my buffet indulgences. Where there used to be a massive, long table full of petit fours, cakes, pastries, etc., there were only a few cookies, brownies, and chocolate-covered strawberries. The singular brownie I tried tasted like freezer burn. Thankfully, there was also a fruit salad, so I opted for that as my sweet treat. I will say that the sparkling wine I had instead of a mimosa was actually very good. Overall, we still found the brunch buffet to be worth the price, but we could not stop reminiscing about the gigantic spread of yesteryear. read more

The service was good, and most of the food was fine. But the nachos were an absolute epic fail. If you own a bar and grill, you should know the difference between good nachos and bad nachos. There is no way a restaurant serves nachos like these and doesn't know they suck. The cheese looked like plastic goo dumped on top, the beans were buried at the bottom where nobody could even get to them, and most of the chips were soggy. It was a pile of bad decisions. Nachos are Bar & Grill 101. Use real ingredients and know what you're doing. No pub should be putting a plate like that on the table and calling it acceptable. read more

Checked out this place today. The chili was good. So were my son's wings. Decor was really nice inside. Only thing it didn't have a welcoming vibe. I can't really explain it. First thing going in the hostess didn't seem happy. No smile or anything. But maybe she was having a bad day or didn't feel good. I know this weather has been making everyone feel depressed. Secondly, the waitress gave us the recommendations and I am glad I tried the chili. But only issue she didn't come by once to see how we liked our food. Only when we were finished. My nephew told me he doesn't want to go again and that's okay. I wish success for this place. read more

Mason Jar - Yummy wings - American Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

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Went to the Sunday brunch at Mason Jar with 14 other people. Amazed how not many more people take advantage of such a great brunch at a great price! All types of breakfast food, best hash I ever had, fresh sliced meat , fruits , desserts .. they have it all! And our server was the icing on the cake. She was phenomenal!! Go to the Sunday brunch!! read more

Flavorless and expensive, my family spent $90 on a dry chicken sandwich with nothing on it. My son got an over cooked dry burger with 7 French fries. And my husband's plater was just small and flavorless. This place has really gone down hill. The menu and portions are smaller with more generic offerings and then they jacked up the cost. Not worth coming here anymore. read more

* Quick edit, in case the owner sees this: our server was (I think) Billy. Def wanted to give a shout-out to him.* With very hungry wife, two extremely hungry (and surprisingly patient) kids, and a somewhat long wait (40+ minutes on a Saturday night), this was a roll of the dice. Because while Jersey has amazing food of various cuisines (yes, NYC, better bagels than you) BBQ just isn't one of them. Except for Mason Jar. And maybe Korean, but that's not my thing. Good 'ol American BBQ is. And by god I found it in my home state, a mere 20 minute drive away. 9YO and I share a love for brisket, so we took a chance and got the sampler with 2 servings of that, one of BBQ pork for dad, and one burnt ends for... well dad, too. All of it was amazing. Oh, the starters were, too. Mozz triangles and that uber pretzel. Generous salad for me, good veggies for the offspring. Everyone really enjoyed their dinners. My 13YO has expensive, carnivorous tastes and got his usual--medium rare strip steak. Wife got the chicken milanese. Server was very friendly and about as attentive as he could be on a very busy night. It took a while to get our orders in at first, but then theh dishes came out, fast and furious, and delicious. We'll be back. read more

Service: amazing Military discount: no Food: average I can say the appetizers and the smoked wings where amazing! Especially the wings probably the top best wings I have had in my life. As far as the rest, I returned it. Including returned the coconut mojito. But the appetizers for sure all delicious read more

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PROS: This place was amazing and reminded me of Charlie Browns with the stuff on the rustic walls. Staff was nice, food was fresh, and everything was priced well. They had live music, loads of parking, and the place was clean and spacious CONS: The service was really slow as food took forever to come out and the bill took a while to come after asking for it. OVERALL: I loved coming here and I think this is a cozy, hang out spot for people of all ages. Our waiter was Billy G and he was great! I recommend asking for him when you come here read more

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For the love of god, bring back Ira! He gave a damn about the place and wasn't tied to corporate overlords who know nothing about the area. Another free tip: if you're going to host live entertainment every week, setting them up in a dark corner with no stage, lights or sound in a room completely separate from the bar isn't the way to do it. read more

Great BBQ, really cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff. Excellent service. Wood fired grill & smokers even smell great in the parking lot. read more

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Sometimes you walk into a local place and expect to hit the bar and maybe get something to eat like a burger. But when we walked into Mason Jar it was more than ewe expected. At first it seemed we had walked into a good Pub we would find over in Europe. A good bar and seats are there for you to sit and grab a beer or two. But a bit further as you get inside there is a place for sitting down and having a dinner. And there is much for you to have when you are there. The menu is long. The help is perfect. They can help answer your questions and make recommendations as you consider what would be ideal. Start with a beverage and it is a good way to consider. For us we saw a few things we don't always see when on the road and traveling. But this time here they were so we decided to get something we have not seen in a long time. For us this was a day of salads. We had a beet salad which was made with real fresh red beets. It also had a mix of tomatoes and even some blue cheese. It was topped with balsamic. We then tried our Cobb Salad which was always a combination of eggs, tomatoes, onions, peppers, lettuce. and more blue cheese. This was topped with grilled chicken and a blue cheese dressing which is very traditional with a Cobb Salad. Both salads were perfect. Good, fresh and a nice portion to have. Ideal after a long day of traveling. Naturally, we had to have a selection of chicken wing which were just made and warm. It came with a variety of dips you could use when waiting one of the wings. But these were so great you did not even need to use them. Because it was cold outside we had a warmed apple cider with cinnamon. Ideal on a cold fall day with even a little snow outside. This was a typical fall drink in a restaurant that offered more than expected. Of course, had to have some dessert. In this they had a special for the season. It was a pumpkin cheese cake in the mason jar. It was slightly warm and very fresh. It have some cookie crumbs on top with a little whipped cream. This was so different and taste that it was very different than what you expected. Even the next day it was better. Overall, Mason Jar was a place we never expected where we were. It is like a good local place that offers more than you expect. You can even get a fresh wood-oven pizza that is made for you. That, and a beer, you cannot go wrong. Mason Jar is good to find, and then remember to go back anytime you want something different, fresh, and special. Step inside to experience what awaits. read more

What I loved most about this place was the vibe that it set out. It was like a pub/bar/steakhouse with very nice decor. The staff was also very attentive. The food: it was all very good! I got a steak dinner. My steak was cooked right, seasoned well and very tasty! The mashed potatoes were phenomenal and the Mac and cheese was also very good. Super creamy. There is a huge parking lot as well so plenty of parking! Got here about 5pm during the week and did not have a wait. read more

Mason Jar - American Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

The drinks in the beginning were a bit slow but it was busy and the holidays and the workers were working as hard as she could! and food took a bit bit i can tell they put their heart and soul into each meal! and plus it's holidays and busy so i understood everything!! ambiance was nice with a bit of a rustic,sweet and nostalgic feeling! and food was amazing def recommend!!!!!!! read more

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The food what sooo good we got the ribs and they were falling off the bone it was hard to pick up because they were so tender and the burning man sandwich was extremely good strongly recommend this place everyone is nice and the place feels alive even on a random tuesday read more

Mason Jar - American Near Me - Mahwah, New Jersey

Good food! Love the seasonal beers!! The Burnt Ends are to die for. Never been disappointed!

Was recommended here actually, so tried the brisket for the first time ever, it was pretty good, especially dipped with BBQ sauce, and of course, the Margherita pizza is divine, love the whole ambience of the restaurant too, and all the bands that play as well, it's a nice overall vibe, also, as an update, the restroom should get a remodel or an upgrade, just a thought.. read more

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The pretzel was home cooked, huge and excellent. The chicken and salad was great. Baked beans were ok. Service was good. The bar area was ok. Music ok but the cussing from the bar was not appreciated. Overall it was good food. read more

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Mason jar is always a solid food choice when hungry. They are one of the few spots where the kitchen is open late on weekdays for when you're hungry. Service is always great. From time to time it can take a bit of time to get a table on busier or slow nights. But personally I think the food is always worth the delay. Nachos here are an absolutely must try. Each chip is perfectly covered and layered within the pile. Ordered pulled pork on the nachos this time and it was truly delicious and filling. The Buffalo chicken wrap here is great because it's not breaded but grilled chicken. They use blue cheese and I personally always swap it out for ranch. The short rib was delicious and tender. The inside of the restaurant is definitely outdated but has a very cozy and welcoming vibe to it. read more

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Let's start with the positives. Right off of Route 17 with a big parking lot and ample parking. I came here by myself last week for an early dinner at 5 pm, and there was no wait, and was seated quickly by a nice hostess. I had a friendly waitress who came over to introduce herself and take my drink order. I ordered a draft miller lite and it came quickly with too much head on the pour, easily 3 inches. I asked politely for her to ask the bartender to repour it and it came back with a better pour. She was appologetic and asked if the new one was better, which I said it was. She jokingly responded, sorry I did not know the pour was I am a wine drinker. Decent customer service there but pouring a beer at a place like this should be entry level. I ordered 10 garlic parm wings as my dinner and the wings came out 10 - 12 minutes later and were rubbery and not crispy. I mentioned it to the waitress when she came back around and asked if I wanted another batch more well done, and at this point I politely declined and went on my way. 18 dollars total for the beer and the wings. I did leave a 10 dollar tip for the waitress though, just for her customer service skills and attempt to make things right. read more

We used to love it here. We just left after having an awful meal and service. Our server seemed very off put off by us ordering an appetizer, glass of wine, pizza, and kids meal. The service was not good. We were looking for plates, drinks, etc the entire meal. The pizza came out and was completely undercooked. We would have complained if our server came over to check on us. Since she didn't we ate an awful meal, and will not be back. read more

Food was mediocre, service was awful. I asked the waitress if I could order a kids meals (I was with 2 men who ordered full size meals) she said yes. after she brought meals to table I asked about the drink which was included in the meal..her reply was "I did you a favor by letting me order the kids meal" And walked away. Then came back & said what kind is soda I wanted. I yes no forget it..she kept insisting I take it so I did. The meal also came with a scoop of ice cream which I didn't even ask for! She was totally off base what she said to me & how she said it!! read more

Great food and atmosphere. The food was prepared as described and the waitress was very attentive and made sure we had what we needed. Will definitely be back. read more

This is a nice pub-style restaurant with good ambiance and solid food options. Worth a visit if you happen to be in the area. With a young child, I'm not often looking to dine at any sit down restaurants just due to the time commitment and environment. However, we went during a slower time so it wasn't too much of an issue here. Service is good, server was attentive, food was solid. I had the chicken fried steak, which was spot on. A member of my party needed to have their steak cooked a bit longer and it got done without any issues. Overall, a solid experience. read more

The Reuben could have used a bit more sauce but overall the whole dining experience was excellent. The Reuben was great! Would recommend.

Just happen to be in the area and decided to grab a bite. I'm glad I tried it. I had the pulled pork and wasn't disappointed. Our waitress Samantha was very pleasant & helpful explaining the food on the menu. read more

Salena was super. I enjoyed my lunch and I will return . Service was great. I will look forward to returning

What a great place! We had lunch there, burgers,fries and beer. Friendly staff. Try their BBQ Hot and Tangy, we bought a bottle to go. Love it read more

Our church senior group had our Christmas party at Mason Jar it was excellent. Everyone had a wonderful brunch . Service was excellent .

I have visited the Mason Jar a couple of time now and I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. My family enjoys coming over to enjoy their BBQ which is done to perfection. The burnt ends, briskets and ribs are to die for. The mashed potatoes are creamy and buttery and pair very well with the Coleslaw. It's welcoming family like ambiance is very laid back and perfect for kids. Server was super attentive and friendly. Overall a great experience. read more