Mama J's

Mama J's Award-winning Southern soul food in the heart of Richmond. A MUST visit if you're in town. Welcome Home!
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Mama J’s Kitchen is known for unforgettable comfort food, genuine hospitality, and a dining experience that feels like home. About Mama J the Person:

One of fourteen children of Willard and Alease Roland, Velma "Mama J" Johnson was born and raised right here in Richmond, VA. As part of a family that large, along with her sisters and brothers, they took on a lot of responsibility around the house.

One of those responsibilities was helping their mother in the kitchen. This is where she learned many of the recipes that are now served in Mama J’s. About Mama J's the Restaurant:

Mama J’s is a neighborhood restaurant based on the family tradition of going to grandma’s for Sunday dinner. Our goal is to combine great southern food with outstanding service in a relaxing atmosphere. We prepare our food fresh daily on site, everything from pan fried catfish to candied yams & macaroni & cheese to homemade cakes & cobblers. The Mama J’s experience is designed to take you back to a simpler time where family gatherings were commonplace and everyone looked forward to them because of the food and fellowship. Come experience it for yourself and let us know what you think.

These keys were left outside restaurant. They have an apartment number on the back. If they are yours please call the r...
06/08/2026

These keys were left outside restaurant. They have an apartment number on the back. If they are yours please call the restaurant tomorrow or come by to retrieve! 🔑

06/07/2026

Have you ever wanted something so bad you wish you could just FLY there? Well that's what .thesamb & fam did!

It's dinner time! Come on by. We're here until 9pm. No wait right now.
06/07/2026

It's dinner time! Come on by. We're here until 9pm. No wait right now.

One of our faithful market customers is also a librarian and he has started this neighborhood book swap! Come in from 11...
06/07/2026

One of our faithful market customers is also a librarian and he has started this neighborhood book swap! Come in from 11am-8pm daily and bring a book to share or grab a book to borrow. Let's keep this going strong. 🤓📚❤️

It has been so hard trying to fill this vintage candy rack up in the Market but the neighborhood kids keep bringing requ...
06/07/2026

It has been so hard trying to fill this vintage candy rack up in the Market but the neighborhood kids keep bringing requests in. I still have 2 shelves left and some empty spots throughout. WHAT AM I MISSING? 🤔🍭🍬🍫

It's dinner time!! We are here until 10pm.
06/05/2026

It's dinner time!! We are here until 10pm.

We have a cold plate trio with tuna salad, chicken salad and angel eggs at .
06/05/2026

We have a cold plate trio with tuna salad, chicken salad and angel eggs at .

A great read! 🤓
06/05/2026

A great read! 🤓

— Get acquainted with the husband-and-wife team behind Charlotte's Southern Deli and Tapas:

richmondmag.com/restaurants-in-richmond/spotlight-paul-and-nikki-polk/

Always a fun time at . Have you been by yet? 🤔 Why not?
06/04/2026

Always a fun time at . Have you been by yet? 🤔 Why not?

Happy 5th Anniversary to ! They have quickly become some of our favorite colleague's. 14-17% of restaurants fail in the...
06/04/2026

Happy 5th Anniversary to ! They have quickly become some of our favorite colleague's. 14-17% of restaurants fail in the first year, 30% if restaurants fail in the first three years, and those that survive fail in the 2 years after that. WELCOME TO THE SURVIVORS CLUB! Let's help each other stay there.

Address

415 N 1st Street
Richmond, VA
23219

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+18042257449

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