Mama J's Kitchen

Average Rating

100

Traveling thru, heading back home to nj on hubby 50th bday. He wanted soul food. Found this place and tried it out. Food was delicious, no complaints! Service was excellent! Staff attentive and...

Posted by Adrian F. on March 05, 2019. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

I was in Richmond and I kept hearing a buzz about this little down home spot called Mama J's so I decided to check it out. Don't drive fast because you'll pass it. It's a little spot back in...

Posted by Vee H. on March 02, 2019. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

THOROUGHLY enjoyed the food! I do not like catfish, but ate a whole piece! The RUM CAKE is homemade and has REAL RUM in it!! Almost tastes like my mommas (higher proof)! Washingtonians, if you...

Posted by Nina C. on February 23, 2019. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

60

My wife and I were traveling home to Chesapeake after taking care of some quick business in Washington, DC. It was around noon so I got the idea to call my brother in Richmond to see if he was...

Posted by Terry T. on January 25, 2019. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

It's small and homey, brimming with southern charm. I ordered the catfish sandwich with fries and a side of Mac n Cheese. My boyfriend had the catfish sandwich with chips and a side of collard...

Posted by Michael Z. on January 03, 2019. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

60

3 friends went for early dinner before squirrels game. We all got fried chicken, collard greens and mac and cheese. Mac and cheese was very good. Collard greens good. Chicken was ok very salty. Service was ok and they were very busy. Beer selection local....

Posted by Randy J on August 09, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

60

I wanted to like this restaurant because I love soul food, but I came away unfulfilled. The restaurant itself is nicely appointed with some nice touches like the tin foil ceiling tiles and woodwork. I must say the service was also superb. However, I was...

Posted by ShanCTraveler on August 09, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

80

The food is always good. I have had the fish, chicken, and vegetables. And the CAKES, difficult not to eat before your meal comes to the table' furthermore the restaurant caters. I have also attended an event that was catered by Mama J's. I am...

Posted by CMS714 on August 07, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

80

A good soul food restaurant. Everything coworker and I ordered was very good no complaints, it wasn't special though to me even though the food was good. There's definitely some whole in the wall soulfood spots in Richmond that are just as good.

Posted by Perrsha P on August 06, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

80

Food was great.. everything was priced separate. The portions on the plate was good compared to the price.
Friendly atmosphere

Posted by Dottie O on August 05, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

80

When I want comfort food,this is my go to place. The service and food are always good. I love the seafood salad, catfish, and Mac and cheese.

Posted by lojaja on August 05, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

I absolutely loved this place

Average Rating

100

I was in Richmond for 8 nights and went to this place 4 times. Catfish, mac and cheese and collard greens were all great. I was by myself so I was able to sit at the bar right away all but one night. If you...

Posted by jazappi on July 30, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Good lunch

Average Rating

80

Super friendly staff. Corn muffins were amazing. The rest of the food was good but a little on the salty side.

Posted by KDM159 on July 24, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Ah maze ing

Average Rating

100

Stopped for an early dinner passing through Richmond. Even at 4 there was a 30 minute wait, but it was worth it! The wife had 2 enormous pieces of fried catfish with greens and fries. I got 2 pork chops one fried and one grilled,...

Posted by Rev_burck on July 20, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Will never go to this place again

Average Rating

20

We called in a order and the lady got smart with ya and hung up on us after we were just checking on our food. I never felt so disrespected in my life. If service means anything to you I will discourage everyone and anyone...

Posted by brandonchudson on July 16, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Best catfish I've had in a long time, way better than croakers! Hard to believe right? They were bites too :) And the corn bread is good if you like corn kernels in it, I just don't personally.

Posted by Summer Huether on August 15, 2014. Brought to you by zomato.

4 star

Posted by Debbie Humphrey on June 29, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

5 star

Posted by Annette Hammond on May 18, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

Sitting On The Fence - Not "Bad", Not "Great". Kind of a weird situation with my feelings towards Mama J's. Customer service is fantastic. Warm greetings and care from start to finish. Absolutely no problems there. The food, however, is simply underwhelming. Small portions of items that any half-way decent cook can easily make at home. Fried chicken was not bad, if a little bland. Greens were...

Posted by Porque Pig on May 08, 2014. Brought to you by zomato.

3 star

Posted by Valerie Wiggins on April 27, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

2 star

Posted by Jimmie Ross on March 07, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

Mama J's fried chicken is unbelievably delicious and flavorful! I admit that I haven't had terribly much fried chicken in my past, but of the fried chicken I have had, this blew all the rest out...

Posted on February 14, 2014. Brought to you by mapquest.

1 star

Posted on January 09, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

I lived in Richmond for 4.5 years for school before moving to NYC. I just returned to RVA for a visit this past weekend and my friend took me here. The food was incredible- and the (Southern)...

Posted on November 19, 2013. Brought to you by mapquest.

2 star

Posted on August 29, 2013. Brought to you by facebook.

2 star

Posted on July 03, 2013. Brought to you by facebook.

Go for Happy Hour. Wanting to try a bunch of different things, were just going to order the starter portions of wings and catfish nuggets and a bunch of sides, but were told that for happy hour, you could order as many wings as you wanted for the same price! All you can eat wings! Not wanting to be greedy, we just ordered a normal portion to start, thinking we could get more later. Sadly, when...

Posted by AB on April 12, 2013. Brought to you by zomato.

Amazing all around. The food was amazing!!! This was my first experience with Southern/Soul food and my friend and I found ourselves trading pieces of food like kindergarteners. I had the pork shanks, which were so juicy and tender the meat practically melted off the bone. She had the catfish, which was so light and crispy and completely irresistible that after trying one piece, I was willing...

Posted by Katie on March 27, 2013. Brought to you by zomato.

Try the rum cake. I think this is a new one - OMG! Kinda makes me wish I could shrink down as a miniature person and live in the cake! No need for a knife for the ribs - they're slightly fatty, and just slides off the bone.

Posted by Rivercity on February 08, 2013. Brought to you by zomato.

Yelp

Just came back from eating here tonight and woahhhh was it good! I live a few blocks away and always pass the place but I've been having a fried chicken craving and decided that tonight dinner would…

Posted by by Samantha Y. on March 22, 2011. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Finally was able to try out Mama J's. The interior is much nicer and chic than expected (but not overly so). The food is basic southern comfort food done well. Nothing flashy, just good. The portions…

Posted by by t v. on February 27, 2011. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Great food great place!!!!! Deserts are amazing. Mac and cheese needs a little work Service is great everyone was very nice and helpful. Menu does not have a lot of options on it but you don't need to…

Posted by by Timothy G. on February 26, 2011. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

I ordered the hamburger which I don't think was really meat. It was tough and nasty. The bun was super stale!I ordered it with fries and more than half of the fries were undercooked.

Posted by by Paul B. on January 03, 2011. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

the cakes were super tasty. the Arnold Palmer so yummythe ladies bathroom has an at home feel to it complete with accent chair and side table.the food is a la carte so you build your plate.come hungry…

Posted by by Dionne A. on January 02, 2011. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Wow!! We stumbled on Mama J's as we were driving up 95. We didn't want fast food or any of the usual highway food. Thanks to Yelp, we found this treasure of a place! The atmosphere is fantastic! We…

Posted by by Jill J. on November 14, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Home style soul & comfort food in a classy, welcoming atmosphere.I stopped in during a decent trip to Richmond. Based on the glowing reviews from Yelpers...I figured it would be a sound option. You…

Posted by by Daniel C. on October 17, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

I used Yelp to find this place while I was on a business trip at the nearby convention center. I didn't want boring old room service, so I made the hot walk over to Mama J's.I will say that I was…

Posted by by Kate S. on August 25, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

I stopped by Mama J's for lunch during the week. The restaurant itself is very homey on the inside. Like the other reviewer mentioned, it feels like you're in someone's house. I ordered the baked…

Posted by by Maria J. on July 15, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Can't find a thing wrong with this place. Prices are great, atmosphere is great, and the food is great. New favorite spot.

Posted by by Sean S. on May 25, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Ordered: Crab Cakes, Fresh Greens, LemonadeTHEN, took out: Baked Chicken, Candied Yams, Brown Rice(Yes, it was that good)Everything, I mean EVERYTHING was great about this place. The food, the…

Posted by by Sheila V. on May 05, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Mama Js Kitchen was founded in 2010, and is located at 415 N 1st St in Richmond.

Posted on May 30, 2015. Brought to you by dandb.

Mama J's Kitchen is located at 415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA. This business specializes in Restaurants.

Posted on May 10, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

About Mama J and the Restaurant

Posted on November 11, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

Mama J's Kitchen is a small restaurant that serves southern food to its guests reminding them of the gatherings on Sundays with their family. The restaurant has a friendly interior and hospitable staff that are there to make you feel at home. The food is fresh and of good quality which makes visitors return to the restaurant time and again.

Posted on January 01, 2014. Brought to you by cityseekr.