The family opened Mama J's (a name given to Velma by her daughters-in-laws) in 2009, and it has since become one of America's most well-known soul food restaurants.
Mama J's has been named Richmond's …
Listen... whoever cook them sides today, stay on them sides 5/5, the seafood salad, Mac n cheese, greens and yams was straight from the heart! This was southern hospitality at its finest! Now the chips need a little work, but they shouldnt even be on the menu and idont have no business ordering them anyway! But that dont change my rating! #1 soulfood today!
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Sylvia F
Local Expert • 137 contributions
Didn't like
• 1/06/25
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Baked Chicken (White) was delicious and juicy.Candied Yams was yummy . Macaroni & Cheese seems like it was rushed and just prepared. Seafood Salad is very small which should have been larger for $7.20. All of the sides portions are so small which could have been a little bit bigger.
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Sugavanti L
8 contributions
Loved
• 22/01/26
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I order and we eat in. The service is always spatacular. It's pricey because real ingredients are used. The meal is fulfilling andthe sides are a little small,but everyone is full. I love the peach cobbler! I come back over and over again. I wish they could clone the cooks to open more restaurants. It's worth the price and the travel. Go Mama J!
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Rob C
Emerging Expert • 19 contributions
Liked
• 26/11/25
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Best BBQ Ribs I've ever had HANDS DOWN!!! It's my number 1 spot for BBQ Ribs in and I've been around this country. Great portions as you can see in the picture and it was just PACKED with flavor! Will definitely be coming back JUST for these ribs and I live on the West Coast!
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Kevin F
Local Expert • 72 contributions
Loved
• 5/07/25
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Omg, first off, the BBQ Ribs wereso tender, the meat fell off the bone, no fork needed!I had Mac and cheese and sweet potatoes, and they were both "grandma worthy" dishes.The Apple Pie was so big,I saved somefor the next day for breakfast! Worth the money!
