Mama J's Kitchen
A family-run soul food spot in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood, where fried chicken and fried catfish are the dishes locals love to brag about.
A family-run Southern soul food restaurant in Jackson Ward, the historic Black neighborhood of Richmond. The Infatuation says its fried chicken has a deep reddish-brown, crisp and juicy crust, and its fried catfish is light and crispy on the outside. The mac and cheese is equally good. Sides include collard greens and honey-glazed sweet potatoes, and desserts such as peach cobbler and pineapple coconut cake are popular. The space is small and regulars often have to wait for a table, and the bar atmosphere is lively. Some reviewers find it a little salty.
Opening hours
Lunch through dinner; check the official site for exact hours
Nearby sights
- Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
- Virginia State Capitol
- American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar
- Richmond Canal Walk
- The Poe Museum
- Virginia Holocaust Museum
- Hollywood Cemetery
- Monument Avenue & The Fan