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    Mama Hamil’s

    4.4 (409 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sal H.

    If you're looking for a low priced dining spot offers a lot of options, Mama Hamil's offers a great buffet. The barbecue ribs were surprisingly good and you can stuck your plate as much as you want. The line went quick on Entry and the staff was constantly cleaning the tables. Overall the decor is family style seating

    Courtney M.

    I tried Mama Hamil's for the first time today and I get the hype! The food was so good. It's a good place to go if you want Southern cooking or bbq. I appreciated the many vegetables to choose from and the fried fish was delicious. They open at 4pm for dinner. We got there within 5 minutes and it was already a lot of people. There is plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs. However, for the amount of people, I do wish the buffet was spread out a bit more; it was a bit tight. Hand sanitizer at the beginning/end buffet would be nice too. I enjoyed just about everything. I thought the Mac n cheese was just okay, but I did appreciate that it was more of a homestyle baked mac. Atmosphere is very casual. The building has an old farmhouse or barn feel from the outside. Inside is wood tables w checkered cloths. Decent prices. Plenty of parking. Overall: I'd go back!

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    Shannon S.

    I really didn't enjoy my food here and found EVERYTHING to be VERY bland. My mother and aunt love this place and when I looked at the menu I could tell I was probably not going to like the food here but I would still give it a chance. So I don't eat pork and based on the menu I assumed most of the vegetables would be full of pork and that assumption was 100% correct. I had two plates of food which probably wasn't worth the price of admission here. The two plates of food I ate here were just very bland to me and nothing I would want to eat again. My mother mentioned she thought the food was far less flavorful than it had been on her past visits. Overall I can see why lots of people would love this place and if you want to stuff yourself like a hog with a lot of hog flavored food then this is definitely a place you will enjoy.

    Vincent L.

    So things have change since the last time I been here. Price is up and quality is down. Still have a lot customers as before. My complaints are all the sides like mash potatoes, green beans taste like it is from a can or made from a packet. Chicken and dumplings had no meat. Ribs are salty and dry Fried chicken and bake chicken is still good. Service is still quick and nice. They have AC on the top floor now which is more comfortable than before. If you want to fill your belly this is still a good place to go. $14 for lunch and $17 for dinner.

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    Food is good The chicken is pretty greasy The okra is good and crispy Mashed potatoes are good It is a little noisy Service is excellent

    Owen C.

    This is definitely a place for you to stop by if you're solo or with even a big group. They have so many different options of food that anyone will find things they like to eat. The food is all cooked ok but nothing is delicious and it's fairly easy to make your own plate. It's an old neat place to visit for lunch. There is basically zero service but I one was mean at all.

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    Betty J.

    Food is always amazing!! My family comes here at least 3 - 7 times a week!! The main two waitstaff, Bertha and "Tip" (Jonathan) are wonderful and that is the two we try to have!! Great personalities!!

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    Mike M.

    I have fond memories of dining at the old restaurant which was much smaller than this one but served the same great food. Fast forward to the present and the only thing that has changed is that Mama Hamil's is in a much larger building. I had lunch here earlier this week and can say this food is just as great as it ever was. Because this restaurant serves such good food it had to expand to serve its customers. Let me give an example. When I arrived last Wednesday at 11:09 am they were already slammed. The parking lot looked like a football game was being played with the number of cars there. Inside, my wait in line to pay was only about 6-7 minutes so that made me happy. The line moves fairly quickly. For lunch my price for the buffet with a drink and tax was.......$14! Yeah, that's not a typo. Then I got a plate and started visiting the various food stations for salads and other appetizers, veggies, meats, bread and desserts. I filled my plate to the hilt and then tried to find a place to sit. Most of the 2 & 4 person tables were being used so that left sitting at one of the two very long benches communal style where there were a few spaces open. It's a great way to meet people and I sat among several people all remarking how great the food here is. EVERYTHING that I ate was delicious. The meats and veggies were made just like your grandmother did and just made me smile while gorging on them. Not only is the food delicious and all you can eat but to only pay $14 total including drink and tax is a steal. For dinner the price only increases about $2 and I think they offer even more food items then. How can they do this? Mama Hamil's is a Mississippi institution and one of the best in the South. There is only one. Come and enjoy the very best in Southern cooking and save some money too.

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    Phoebe T.

    Wow! On my way from Memphis I was checking for a good place to eat that was good and not out of the way! I decided yo try Mama Hamil's. When I started to read the reviews to be sure I wanted to go here, MY review from 9 years ago was the first one!!! I loved it then and NOTHING has changed in 9 years. Excellent service and THE BEST food ever! Cozy family atmosphere and Gramma's cooking. Don't pass this up!!!

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    Donna H.

    Wide variety of food. The smoked meats are delicious, but the chicken has been dry the past few times. Lots of veggies, breads, salad. Nice ladies serving tea. Lots of deserts.

    Rib, fried chicken, mac and cheese, potato salad and cole slaw

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    3 years ago

    Very good southern food buffet. Service is quick. Restaurant can handle large crowds.

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    3 years ago

    The food is pretty good the customer service is ok it's off the highway to where if you don't know it's there you will pass it

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    3 years ago

    This place is fantastic. Just good down home southern cooking. Better come hungry!

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    6 years ago

    Great restaurant. The buffet is always tasty and fresh. The service is pleasant and I leave stuffed

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    6 years ago

    If you go away hungry it's your own fault. All the comfort foods of home you won't be disappointed

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    4 years ago

    The best buffet in Mississippi. Comfort food at it's finest and a friendly staff offering great service.

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    3 years ago

    HAMILS!!! what more can i say!!! we love the food we love the people and that's what good food looks like

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    3 years ago

    Come hungry! Good ole country cooking- huge selection. Something for everyone! Friendly folks.

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Consistently delicious. Wide variety of choices. Wear stretchy pants -you will need them lol!

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    3 years ago

    I personally just don't like soul food so I wouldn't recommend it . The food is not nasty but I wouldn't buy it.

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    5 years ago

    Love Mama Hamils! Been going to this place since they were located in the small building in 51!

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    4 years ago

    This place is so good! Everything tastes like the best version of what it should be!! Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Best fried chicken and best barbecue ribs in the state of Mississippi. The only place where fried gizzards are stacked high.

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    4 years ago

    Best buffet of all time! Best Southern comfort food without competition in the metro area.

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    Ask the Community - Mama Hamil’s

    I am traveling from a state with severe COVID-19 restrictions - what is Ma Hamil doing about protective measures do MaHmil have in place for staff and patrons?

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