Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Richmond: 10:36 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (804) 225-7449 to confirm.
About Mama J's Kitchen
Mama J's Kitchen is a Southern restaurant (US) you'll find at 415 N 1st St in Richmond, Virginia. It is one of 993 places to eat and drink we list in Richmond. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
Mama J's Kitchen is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Thursday).
Guests can choose from 47 menu items across 8 sections, including beverages, starters, soups & salads, sandwiches, and entrees. Listed prices range from $3.00 to $24.00, with a typical item around $8.00. Menu highlights include Iced Tea, Catfish Nuggets, and Daily Soup.
Available service options are no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, on-site parking, and parking. Phone: (804) 225-7449.
Quick facts
- Category
- Southern Restaurant (US)
- Address
- 415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219
- Phone
- (804) 225-7449
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 47 items · $3.00–$24.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Southern restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Southern restaurants in Virginia
Based on 5 menus with 166 priced items from Southern restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $15.00.
At Mama J's Kitchen the median listed price is $8.00, lower than the typical $12.00 for Southern restaurants in Virginia.
Calculated from 5 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- On-site parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Mama J's Kitchen there are 70 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 176 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (31), American (23), Sandwiches & Delis (14), and Pizza (13).
50 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternScott's Shawarma< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBuna Kurs< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanJamerican Market< 0.1 mi
- KoreanKogi RVA< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Loco< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Southern restaurant (US)
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Mama J's Kitchen's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Thursday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Mama J's Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Mama J's Kitchen is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Mama J's Kitchen located?
Mama J's Kitchen is located at 415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219.
What is the phone number of Mama J's Kitchen?
You can call Mama J's Kitchen at (804) 225-7449.
Does Mama J's Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Mama J's Kitchen offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Mama J's Kitchen?
The typical price range at Mama J's Kitchen is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $3.00 to $24.00.
Does Mama J's Kitchen take reservations?
Reservations are not listed; Mama J's Kitchen may be walk-in only.
Is Mama J's Kitchen wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Mama J's Kitchen open late?
Yes – Mama J's Kitchen is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Mama J's Kitchen?
There are 176 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Mama J's Kitchen. Nearby options include Scott's Shawarma (< 0.1 mi), Buna Kurs (< 0.1 mi), and Jamerican Market (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Southern restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 5 menus with 166 priced items from Southern restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $15.00.
