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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.

Headed back home from homecoming or Folk Fest? Make sure you stop my Mama J’s for your soul food fix before you get on t...
10/11/2026

Headed back home from homecoming or Folk Fest? Make sure you stop my Mama J’s for your soul food fix before you get on the road. We are here from 11am - 9pm. Just want ToGo? Stop by our Market on the corner to place a Togo order.

It's a family affair here at Richmond Folk Festival | Oct. 9-11, 2026 ! The rain held off and it's been such a lovely da...
10/10/2026

It's a family affair here at Richmond Folk Festival | Oct. 9-11, 2026 ! The rain held off and it's been such a lovely day. We appreciate seeing each and every one of you that made it by! We're here all evening and then again tomorrow. Please tag us in your pics.

10/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW? Mama J's niece Glennis (Lester's 1st Cousin) is an ORIGINAL WooWoo (first squad) and co-created the Stomp N' Shake! This family is full of creatives and innovators. Happy Homecoming Virginia State University!

We had to go OLD SCHOOL wit it this evening. When that POS goes out, the team kicked into 2nd gear and pulled out the ol...
10/10/2026

We had to go OLD SCHOOL wit it this evening. When that POS goes out, the team kicked into 2nd gear and pulled out the old school pen and paper baby. Didn't miss a beat! Never forget where you came from, even when you love you some Toast! 😅🤣😍

Listennnn. Our power went out twice this evening. We didn't know what we were gonna do, BUT GOD, because all of our gues...
10/10/2026

Listennnn. Our power went out twice this evening. We didn't know what we were gonna do, BUT GOD, because all of our guests were patient and understanding. We are so thankful. Shout out to this group from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI.

Find us at Richmond Folk Festival | Oct. 9-11, 2026 in the Performance Foodservice Virginia Food Court off Tredegar Stre...
10/09/2026

Find us at Richmond Folk Festival | Oct. 9-11, 2026 in the Performance Foodservice Virginia Food Court off Tredegar Street right in the middle of everything! Come see us before you walk over to Browns Island or as you leave and head to the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, Altria Stage or the Carmax Family Stage. Snap a pic and tag us! See you from 5pm-10pm tonight and then all day Saturday and Sunday.

We look forward to seeing everyone at Richmond Folk Festival | Oct. 9-11, 2026 this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! What da...
10/07/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone at Richmond Folk Festival | Oct. 9-11, 2026 this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! What day are you planning to attend? Make sure you find Mama J’s !

We're at Folk Feast, the event where all the food vendors at Richmond Folk Festival | Oct. 9-11, 2026 get to serve sampl...
10/05/2026

We're at Folk Feast, the event where all the food vendors at Richmond Folk Festival | Oct. 9-11, 2026 get to serve samples of what we'll have out at the festival, for a good cause. Come say hi if you have tickets.

Celebrity Chef came through Mama J’s today! Chef Ameer Natson is a celebrated chef and hospitality innovator who has cr...
10/05/2026

Celebrity Chef came through Mama J’s today! Chef Ameer Natson is a celebrated chef and hospitality innovator who has crafted unforgettable dining experiences for countless celebrities, influencers, and tastemakers. With an extensive background in luxury catering and culinary artistry, Chef Ameer leads with passion, precision, and a commitment to turning every meal into a moment.

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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

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+18042257449

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