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Mama Luke's

3.4 (217 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Italian, Pizza
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Paul B.

We really enjoy mama Luke's. It's like that place you go to when you expect things to be the same. You don't wanna try new things and you want to enjoy a meal that you've enjoyed before and you want that consistency. The pizzas are excellent the garlic knots are fresh and doughy, buttery and garlic, the eggplant fries are abundant and just amazing sweet, and with a nice big bowl of sauce. The drinks are all $14 no matter what you get. The service is reliable, friendly, and attentive. It's a fun night out with friends and The. Check is never a shock. Great prices, consistent food, great service.

Bread and butter
Kathleen S.

Very Cute little Italian restaurant! Reasonable prices and fresh food ! First time here and everything was very good! Enjoyed the kitchen sink pizza. The mama Luke's house salad with chicken was amazing also! Wonderful mixed drinks and shots made by Andrew !! Had a blast at mama Luke's!!!

Chicken parm
Michael C.

We went after 5:00pm on a Sunday night and the parking lot was jamming. We did find a spot, went in, they got us a booth and sat us right down. The ambiance is a log cabin open concept and looks clean. The place was three quarters full so it a little loud occasionally. The service is proficient, friendly and serves with urgency. I got the chicken parm and soup. It was pasta fagiole. It was tasty but thought it could have been warmer. When the chicken Parm came, it was surprisingly a large portion for the money . I could not eat it all. I see why this is such a popular restaurant.

The two halves of their steak & cheese!
Russ K.

Mama Luke's, rebranded from heralded Joey Garlic's several years ago, still does numerous entrees great. Burgers are top notch and wonderfully customizable, and their subs (grinders) are awesome. I'm a giant fan of the chicken parm - which they'll do with grilled chicken if you ask. Also, their steak & cheese is the best around. Pizza is just ok these days. Thankfully, they are re-allowing call-in orders for take-out, vs previously forcing you into a tedious online ordering website (which made my family boycott them for a stretch). Anyway, it's a rock solid restaurant of Italian and upscale tavern fare.

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10 months ago

Andrew makes tha best martinis !!! Check him out. He is a mama lukes sundays, Mondays and thursdays.

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Always excellent food and service! Ambience is a great blend of nice and relaxed. Philly cheese is the best in the area!

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May was wonderful and was very accommodating for our party as we celebrated my nieces 14th birthday. Great service

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Andrew is the best! He always takes care of us! Great food and fun times with friends

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It is still good food however prices have gone way up & portions are smaller. Happy Hour 2-5 is crazy!

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Service is amazing, restaurant is clean and organized. The garlic knots are fluffy, garlicky, and delicious.

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