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Mama J's Kitchen

Southern restaurant (US) · Jackson Ward ·

Mama J's Kitchen

Southern restaurant (US) · Jackson Ward ·
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A Jackson Ward landmark for comforting plates of fried catfish, collards, and cakes, run by the Johnson family. Frequently praised by local food writers and Southern Living, it’s as close as lunch gets to a Sunday supper with friends.

https://mamajskitchen.com/
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Southern & soul food with full bar in a casual cafe

fried chicken
mac and cheese
catfish
collard greens
candied yams
pork chops
soul food
friendly service
Google Rating
4.4 (4.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
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415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219 Get directions

$20–30

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Information

Southern & soul food with full bar in a casual cafe

fried chicken
mac and cheese
catfish
collard greens
candied yams
pork chops
soul food
friendly service
Google Rating
4.4 (4.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.3
Featured in The Infatuation
Featured in
Featured in Grub Street
Featured in

415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219 Get directions

$20–30

See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
Mama J's Kitchen by null
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