Reviews for Mama J's Kitchen in Richmond, VA
Always great food! Portions are good sized. Sides came out a bit on the cool side but the entrees were super hot! staff could... have been a little more attentive. Unfortunately where we were sitting was also near a staff hub and all of the kitchen gossipand staff ongoings were on full display and well within earshot. Would have appreciated being checked on a little more but againgreat food and overall pretty quickly?. Just make sure the sides are as hot as the entrees!! Read more
Restaurant has a small dining area, but we were seating as soon as we entered with a party of five. Nique was our server and... she was amazing. So friendly and attentive. Let's just get to the main reason for my review, the FOOD. We ordered: the catfish,delicious; the fried chicken, delicious and juicy; the pork chop sandwich with a side of gravy and onion, delicious (I asked forthe sandwich to have the onions and gravy added and the chef was so concerned about my bread being soggy, he put on side and letme add, very considerate and the right move); the pork chop entrée smothered with onions and peppers, delicious. We orderedevery side except the seafood salad and the side salad and I suggest you do as well. You will not be disappointed. The picturesdon't do any justice and we dug in as soon as it was brought to the table so it was too late. Give this place a try, definitelya hidden gem. Will definitely be back when in the area. Read more
Absolutely delicious! Fried Chicken ???? mac and ???? cheese, potatoes ???? string beans...all of it! Nigue was our waitress and... she was amazing, keeping our drinks filled, giving updates on food, and just a pleasant smile and demeanor! A little wait timewell worth the food! What a gem! Read more
Located in the historic Jackson Ward district of Richmond, VA, Mama J's Kitchen is this modest restaurant that packs a huge... punch with the food it serves. The menu is small, but everything on it is delicious, according to the customers we chatted withduring our visit. My wife had the fried pork chops (2 pieces) with candied yams and cabbage, my daughter had the fried chicken(2 pieces) with mac & cheese and collard greens, and I had the fried catfish (2 pieces) with coleslaw and fries. Everything wasseasoned just right, served hot, and tasted delicious. We also tried the pineapple coconut cake and apple cobbler; I'm so happyI don't live close to Mama J's because I would be visiting this spot weekly. The staff was friendly and courteous. Read more
Good food but with a ridiculously long wait to be seated for dine in, at least an hour. Once seated, food was served in a... reasonable time and the server was friendly. The beef brisket and peach cobbler were the real highlights, they tasted fresh andwere cooked perfectly. Read more
This is definitely a hidden gem. My friend and I were traveling to Richmond to scoop out a new place to live after our apartment... hunt we were looking for a good place to get some good food and we definitely found it here from a simple Google search. Iordered the catfish with a side of macaroni and cheese and yams. Everything was on point! The catfish was so fresh and to mysurprise was well flavored with a light breading that wasn't oily. The staff was kind and very attentive. It's a very small spotbut you could tell it has huge culture. Can't wait to visit again! Read more
This quiet southern eatery was a gem hidden in the city. I was pleased to be seated quickly, the menu is simple and the food was... delectable. Our server was very thoughtful as we inquired about food options. My partner ordered the brisket, I ordered thefried chicken with Mac, greens, and peach cobbler for dessert. I was pleased by the crispness of the chicken, well seasoned andperfectly fried. They know what they're doing back there! The Mac was perfectly cheesy and didn't contain any oil, meanwhile thegreens were tender and full of flavor. The brisket was slightly dry, however the sauce that provided was a welcome addition thatadded moisture to the meat. The cobbler arrived, piping hot and stunning as expected. The peaches glistened in the syrup,intermingled with crust. Rather splendid! Definitely will come back, I heard those catfish nuggets are worth trying. Read more
Incredible food. My fiance and I had catfish bites to start, extra crispy with cocktail sauce. Delicious. We split fried... chicken, brisket, mac and cheese, yams and collard greens. Hot, flavorful, classic. Their peach cobbler dessert was the perfectending of an incredible comfort meal. We stopped by on a road trip and chose Mama J's off their great reviews, and they did notdisappoint. We can't wait to drive through the area again just so we can stop by Mama J's! Read more