My Mama's kitchen has amazing energy, it feels like I'm sitting waiting for church service with friends and family waiting for my food. The owner/manager is welcoming and friendly even with a larger audience of hungry patrons. She handles it with grace and kindness. Building is inviting, full bar and lovely florals around a low lit but separate seating from main area with relaxing vibes. Finally, the food was delicious, wings were cooked to perfection and the collard greens were one of the best I've had! Be sure to check this place out! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is nicely decorated but the bar area is small.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was welcoming but our server seemed a bit absent minded. She wrote our order on her notepad but she would often return to the table asking clarifying questions or forgetting to bring water or utensils. We ordered the ribs and shrimp with macaroni and cheese and greens. Overall the food wasn't terribly bad or awesomely good. It was okay, nothing really stood out. read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I've been to this location twice. Both times were a bit iffy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is beautiful. One side is more of a waiting/lounge area, and the other is for dining. I like how in the dining area, they put covers over the overhead lights so it isn't super bright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] AND THE DRINKS ARE SOOOOOOO GOOD. First time we went, we overheard the waitress say she didn't want to serve us, she was exhausted. Rightfully so, she was the only server. We held nothing against the server, we were peeved with the owner. The woman with the light hair. Took what felt like forever to even get drinks. They were also out of a lot of food... which isn't necessarily a bad thing... but the items I wanted were no longer available so I just ordered the fried green tomatoes. They were fine, they just needed more sauce and a bit more seasoning in the breading! The poor server was just miserable while we were there, and the owner was just kinda walking around telling everyone what needed to be done, not quite helping, more so micro managing. We ended up tipping the poor girl $35. I hope she got to keep it all. Fast forward to this week. We tried it out again. It was a bit warm. We had been Instructed that they had family visiting and if it got too loud to let her know. The noise wasn't the issue at all. When we sat down we saw that it was 76° inside! We wanted to eat though, so we tried to tough it out. There was only one waiter and then another girl helping him serve the food. Again, and I don't know how it happened again, the boy had said to the lady he didn't want to serve us, there was too much going on. She had told him he was going to serve us, strike 1. We ordered all of our food at once to make the poor kid's life a bit easier. We didn't get drinks until about 20 minutes after sitting down. (The pineapple drink bangs btw). [[HIGHLIGHT]]And we were literally sitting there DRIPPING sweat. Even the owner had beads of sweat alllll over her face.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ended up asking for our order to go. And my husband ordered his sandwich without Cole slaw. We said that literally a COUPLE of minutes after we ordered. The food magically appeared, and they had US package it all up. And my husband couldn't even tell the owner that he asked for no Cole slaw, but she kept talking over him. And she ended up being the "polite" kind of rude after we asked for our food to go. We weren't angry, we were just hot. But looking back on the bigger picture, it definitely angry. Especially for the young people they have serving. The poor server was so stressed so again, I do not blame the servers. We tipped that bot $25 and again, I hope he gets it ALL. I 100% put the blame on the owners. This place should be a food truck... not a restaurant. The bad reviews didn't make sense to me.... Until they did. read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Picture of my sweaty face - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Visited for brunch on Father's Day and arrived around 11:45 AM with no wait. One thing that could use some improvement is the check-in process. When you walk in, there's a desk immediately to the left, another larger one farther back, and a waiting area in between. Since there wasn't a host present, it wasn't immediately clear where we were supposed to go. Eventually, a little boy came out and led us to our table, which was honestly pretty adorable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a very cute aesthetic, and the seating was comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were a few cleanliness issues, though. Both of our chairs had crumbs in them, and there was also something on the salt shaker that probably should have been cleaned off.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Neither issue was a dealbreaker for me, but it's the kind of thing that can leave a less-than-great first impression. For brunch, I ordered a Bellini, fried green tomatoes, and the New Orleans French Toast. The Bellini was fine, but the food was where this place really shined. The fried green tomatoes were delicious--clearly hand-cut and freshly fried, not those frozen, perfectly uniform slices you sometimes get elsewhere. The New Orleans French Toast may have been the best French toast I've ever had. Even without syrup, it was absolutely delicious. Our server, Heidi, seemed relatively new to serving, but she was friendly, checked on us appropriately, and made sure we had what we needed. The food also came out quickly, which was appreciated. I'll absolutely be back. I know this location recently opened, and they're probably still working through a few growing pains. But at the end of the day, I came for the food, and the food was excellent. That's what will bring me back. read more

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The food was plenty and very tasty. I had the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer, Red Beans and Rice with Abdullah Sausage and a refreshing glass of water with a slice of lemon. The Service was unique in its own way for the servers were very friendly and very attentive. The ambience of "My Mama's Kitchen" surprised me when I walked into the building. It's very beautiful, the furniture, the wall coverings and the bar are all very unique. read more

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It's been roughly 2 years since we've heard anything from My Mama's Kitchen. They closed their Shore Dr location in order to move to a bigger venue on Little Creek Rd. I'm sure many figured they'd be up and running again in a few months, but this move took much longer as they opted to remodel and rebuild their new location on their own. Well, My Mama's Kitchen finally opened the doors to their new location just before Mother's Day. I told my mom about them, so we tried them out on the afternoon of 5/20/26. Located across the street from Wedgewood Plaza (i.e. The Banque is in Wedgewood Plaza), off the bat there is much more available parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And once we walked inside, you can witness how spacious Kitchen is compared to their old location. The venue looked good and you can tell plenty of work was put in towards remodeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We waited a little bit to be seated - there wasn't a host there to initially greet us. An employee came out, saw us and proceeded to seat us, although it was a little weird she handed us their menu before we got to the table. I was a little confused because she asked us if we were dining in. Right after we replied, "Yes," she continued to give us the menu, then casually motioned for us to follow her to the dining area. We were sat and immediately greeted by a server who kinda helped guide us to our table. Our server was quiet, but nice, and there were stretches where she was absent. She was pretty good about refills and was all smiles during our visit. The absences were interesting, but there was another employee who helped us during the gaps. I talked to her as we were leaving and she told me she came over from The Stockpot. She mentioned she helped curate the menu and, at the time we were originally seated, she was bartending. She was clearly a FOH manager of sorts - on top of things and super nice. I'd return simply based on our interaction with her. Pivoting to the food - Kitchen's food was just as good as I remembered. Mom and I split an order of wings (as an appetizer), which we proceeded to devour. I originally ordered a Cajun pasta dish, but was later informed it wasn't available, so I ordered Mama's Cheesesteak to replace it. Our food didn't take long to arrive at our table, and all of our items turned out great. Mom had the Meatloaf Dinner which she liked a lot. She mentioned to the FOH manager that she'd be back, which, considering my mom, is as good a glowing endorsement as one could receive from her. Along with my seal of approval, My Mama's Kitchen will work its way into our restaurant rotation. Mind you, our visit had some hiccups (the aforementioned absence gaps; the weird interaction just to get us seated; lack of awareness to provide necessary items, like silverware, napkins, et al.). But those are things that can be improved and fine-tuned given time and experience. Once they address some (imo) minor concerns, My Mama's Kitchen should thrive at their new location. Their food is still excellent, but as all 'new' establishments go, trial and error and coaching will help smooth everything out. Otherwise, I'm happy with our initial visit to their new location and look forward to many future visits. Thank you, My Mama's Kitchen! JV read more

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Tried My Mama's Kitchen for brunch, and we were NOT disappointed! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is SO cute. I love the decor and colors chosen. It's cute for a date, a celebration, or just a day out with friends or family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] While we were able to be seated immediately, it did take a little bit for our server to come to us. Heidi was our waitress, and she was nice. She did seem a bit flustered though. Not sure if maybe she is new. We had the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer, and I had the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes with eggs and bacon. The only other fried green tomatoes I've had were at Tupelo Honey, and while those are good, you can tell they're a frozen dish they just fry really quickly. These tasted homemade today, and the remoulade sauce they're served with is really good! The pancakes were excellent; they didn't even need syrup. I like that they use shell eggs and not those egg beaters. Everything came out quick and fresh! I have zero complaints about the food. I will definitely be back again for brunch and to try their dinner menu! read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Stopped in shortly before 1800hrs for dinner tonight. There was a sign on the door stating that they would be closed at 1700hrs for 1 hour. At 1800hrs the door was still locked and I was informed that the doors would open in 15 minutes. At 1820hrs the door was still locked. Myself and the rest of the patrons were finally let in shortly thereafter. When we were finally seated and ready to order I was informed that they were out of my top two choices (ribs or brisket). They were also out of meatloaf and baked chicken. I settled on the cheesesteak. Not what I wanted but it was good. Actually, it was really good but not what I came in for. Almost forgot to mention that the sides came in paper throw away cups. Also noticed that two ladies ordered what looked like banana pudding and their desserts were also in a plastic cup. The best part of the visit was Lydia. She is the bartender and was also our server. Lydia was absolutely wonderful. We all noticed how she stayed constantly busy and had a continuous smile on her face. My Mamas Kitchen that young lady needs a raise. Lydia is hands down MMK's best asset. Don't know if you will see this Lydia but you are the main reason we will be giving MMK another try. All in all I might try them one more time. It was disappointing to not be able to order either of the two dishes I wanted but the staff was very kind. read more

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Our first time trying their food using the "Too Good To Go" app. The restaurant popped up. I said to myself, "Self, we need to try this place since Charmayne talked about how good the food is." And of course myself clicked to reserve 2 meals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside it's a comfortable and causal setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The lady at the desk was friendly. Patiently waiting and hoping we get the really good stuff that is popular. I can smell the cooking happening. The food comes out, and we were pleasantly surprised it was shrimp! They gave us, shrimp, cooked cabbage, Mac n cheese, homemade mashed potatoes. Two meals with 2 sides each. Very well seasoned for everything. Savory! We recommend My Mama's kitchen for sure! Especially I watched their story on 13Newsnow, I said we definitely have a match for good food! We picked up our dinner and enjoying it at home. We will be back! A+ read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]New gorgeous digs, same great MMK flavor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] $17 Drip sandwich remains among my favorite hot chicken sandwiches in the world. Good food is worth the wait, so call ahead an order in advance if you're pressed for time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of comfy, contemporary space to relax and wait now, not to mention dine-in area and full service bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Welcome back MMK, we missed you. read more

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I was a regular at the previous location and [[HIGHLIGHT]]this new location is immaculate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was exceptionally delicious just like I remembered. Those Jerk wings and fried catfish were my two favorites. Service was also spectacular as well and I'll definitely be back. read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Salmon Bites, Jerk Wings, 5 Word Wings and Loaded Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Awesome food and service... [[HIGHLIGHT]]very clean and well kept....[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] will be back !!!! Jerk wings were the best. Very nice visit read more

Fast service, fresh food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A real chill vibe when you walk in, with a warm welcome as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely recommend and I'll be back again. read more

Food is great. Story is even better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love what they have done with the old day care to make it a restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers are still learning as they are all old students of the day care that they brought on as stafff. Everything so good. read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Buffalo Soldiers Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

My wife and I love this place even more than the previous location. I am going through everything on the menu, and it has all been fantastic! read more

Great service, and the fried green tomatoes were my favorite! I also loved the French toast, definitely hit the spot.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a warm and inviting brand new renovation that makes you very comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Greeted by Mama, you feel as if you are being invited into her home. The service is a little slow bc of new staff issues but the wait is so worth it, and with a full bar, you can relax with a nice cocktail while you wait. We shared the drip chicken sandwich, ribs, fries, collards and corn bread. The ribs and drip chicken sandwich were the best I ever had hands down, and the corn bread and greens were to die for. In fact, I ordered extra corn bread for my morning coffee. I cannot say enough good things about our experience. I knew leaving that this was going to become a landmark Hampton Roads eatery in time. read more

The fish were really good, I will recommend definitely if you want some good fish. No complaints.

Amazing food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is so relaxing,warm and inviting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the service is excellent read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was nice and our server was very kind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, the food came out in a disjointed manner (every item came out 5 minutes apart) and we could see our food being microwaved which contributed to an unpleasant dining experience. The prices are way too high for us to have this type of experience. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]First impressions dining room was beautiful it gives you a calm feeling[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the service is good but I have to agree with another reviewer the waiting area is a bit confusing with the two desk not knowing where to go to check in now to the food my first choice was sold out (meatloaf) so I got the ribs. They had great flavor however they were not tender falling off the bone I had to use a knife to cut the meat off the bone my greens were amazing and the Mac and cheese is good. Best sweet tea in Norfolk it's true southern sweet tea iykyk.my wife had the chicken tenders and fries she liked it all. Side note fries are amazing also. Over all I will go back to try the meatloaf it must be good if they are constantly selling out. read more

Heard really great things about the owner. Checked out Facebook. So we went. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is beautiful inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They had us waiting in a waiting area for 20 minutes. Finally sat us. No one paid us any attention for the next 20 minutes. We finally got a waitress to take our order. Too bad they were out of 98% of the menu by 7pm. We ordered what they did have. 10 minutes later waitress said they were out of that. They've got meat loaf!!!!! I had wasted an hour of my time. The owner is a total jerk. Had been there laughing it up catering to a group of friends. All of them ate and had leftovers. He said to us , Okay, goodbye. Have a good night. No I'm sorry. Just a nasty attitude. The hostess was the only thing good here. She apologized. I would like to know why we were treated so badly. Never got any food. Just lemon with water. Asked for the lemons multiple times. Just to horrible experience. The owner is awful. Don't need to watch any more videos or see how much it took to get here. Karma is real. I saw you for myself. Will never ask you to feed me ir mine again. read more

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I've had this place bookmarked forever and was so excited to go! It's a small cute quaint spot and definitely gives you a mom and pop vibe. The staff is helpful and patience as to the questions you may have about the menu. I heard about the wings so that is what the hubs and I knew that we had to get. But ugh...the wings were fried a little too hard and the sauce we had didn't really taste good. I also had the salmon Po boy and it was ok. Didn't realize he had cheese on it, so I would definitely omit that next time. But overall, they have a menu that will get your tummy full. read more

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This place has good catfish( and big) which is what I usually get. I've also tried their whiting which wasn't horrible it just had no flavor. For sides I've tried their mac and cheese and Cornbread and the Mac in cheese was very basic, not alot of flavor. The cornbread was ok it was just firmer than what I'd like.. My husband tried their greens and he liked those. As far as the business though.... I'm yelping to help people find good spots but to also share my experience and my experience started great but ended bad. Because I didn't care for the sides I started ordering just the catfish. The catfish meal is $18 and comes with 2 sides and 2 pieces of catfish. So I found this spot the end of May which is when I tried the meal and discovered I really only just liked the fish and started ordering just that. I ordered 2 pieces of catfish on 3 separate occasions after that where my total was 10.12 everytime and I ordered twice where a lady took my order and once when a guy took it and they both gave me a total of $10.12. June 18th comes and I order my regular and go pick it up. June 19th comes and I want it again and call to order and I'm told it's $9 per fish and I'm like what I ordered this yesterday??? 1st I'm told they happened to create an a la carte menu that day as well as it's always been $9 per fish so I'm like if that's the case how did I order 2 pieces of catfish for $10.12 on multiple occasion ??? They ask for a card number and sure enough I give it and a transaction of $10.12 comes up for them from the day prior. The girl on the phone says the chef makes the price and in my mind I'm lost because I'm like if the meal come with 2 sides and 2 pieces of catfish and is $18 and 2 pieces of single fish also equate to $18 then is yall giving sides away for free ??? She says yes smh. WHY does that make sense. If that's the case then when I order 2 pieces of fish that cost the same as the meal then I should be getting sides regardless. That's what you're telling me ? That's what I'm hearing ? I am lost for words at this point. She tells me she will ask the chef to accommodate and he does. He says he will take $1 off. Sir lol. What. I thank you very much but it's ok. I felt like we proved we got that order on multiple occasions. Bro could have cut us some slack and just told us going forward he was charging $9. I don't think the outcome was great at all because me and my husband love their fish. Bro lost regulars. I do wanna say the girl I spoke with (Dominique) was really pleasant and very helpful. read more

Unfortunately this place had a not so stellar offering. Order the burger with Thai wings, the burger was sloppily made with old withered shredded lettuce. The wings didn't seem fresh and they were overcooked so it was hard. The wings cannot be considered jumbo as they are small winglets. For the price point they have to rediscover their original stance on quality. Also they forgot to pack my ranch dressing with my order. read more

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Its been a while since i ate here so my sis and i went to check them out. They've rearranged the restaurant since last time i was there. We called in an order for the catfish po boy, mac n cheese, fries, and the gouda burger... The food is something thats probably more enjoyable if eaten there... The fish and fries were pretty good while they were hot. It wasn't the same after it cooled down. The fish was seasoned and crispy. It had good flavor. There was no salt on the fries but there was cajun seasoning. I'm not a big fan of natural cut fries, so they weren't my favorite. But still were good. They came out hot and fresh. The mac n cheese had absolutely NO flavor besides cheese. It looked very appealing but definitely didn't taste like anything. I think their spicy mayo sauce is really good. It was good on the burger, fries, and fish. I'm glad i got extra. The gouda burger is a nice portion with all the fixins, but it was under seasoned. I added my own seasoning at home and it made the burger better. They have several things on the menu that I'd like to try. Their hot dogs sound good on the menu with fun toppings. They have a few tables to dine inside, but its not a large restaurant. There's also outdoor seating. Theres also a parking lot out front with about 6-8 spots, but they do fill up pretty quickly. The cashier was very nice. She was extremely busy taking orders, packaging orders, and taking food to tables. But she still found the time to chat with us briefly. I do like this place. I think I'll probably eat in my car next time so i can have the food at its best. Check them out!! read more

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My Mama's Kitchen has been a favorite of mine since walking inside years back to try out a chicken and waffles dish once they became open on Saturdays. Time and time again, Sophia and I never had any bad moments here. In 2019, they announced they were closing for renovations, which was no big thing. Plans were for them to reopen the following Spring. But, COVID-19 hit, which pushed things back for all of us. During that time, we were able to check out other places on my Yelp radar. With Sophia celebrating her birthday (and the both of us having an extended weekend), she begged me to take her back. So I thought it would be okay to head back and see how things were going. Once we walked in, we were greeted by Chef Moe and the crew. Immediately, we ordered at the counter. My choice was The Drip chicken sandwich, which was fried chicken dipped in spicy BBQ sauce and topped with cole slaw and pickles served with fresh cut fries. I also ordered salted caramel banana pudding for dessert. I did order the same sandwich before years ago which first came out during the chicken wars right when Popeyes put theirs out and loved it. And just like before, it hit a home run. The crunch of the chicken with sauce spicy enough to burn your lips and make your nose run.....need I say anything else? The fries....taste exactly the same. Seasoned to perfection not needing any condiments. The dessert...not too sweet and delivered on all fronts. Just as good as their strawberry smash dessert. This was truly a nice way to head back here to relive old times and see then thriving. The bad part was I waited too long to make a return. But, better now than never. We will definitely be back before the year's over :) read more

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Drip - best chicken sandwich ever! I generally don't like chicken sandwich because they tend to be dry and bland, but I had to give this a shot since it's a "must try" and ohhhh man! The best! The chicken piece was generous, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The sauce used also also so flavorful. I'm salivating thinking of it now, haha! My husband got the cheese steak fries. I mentioned that I saw it on yelp but it's not on their menu, their chef hooked it up and still made it. Omg, so good! Definitely one of my most favorite place and will highly recommend to anyone I know who'll stop by Virginia Beach. read more

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Was going to do a review for another wing place near my home that just didn't satisfy our wing cravings. I found myself constantly comparing it to My Mama's kitchen so I quickly checked to make sure I left a review for this place. Can't believe I didn't. We were so happy to try these wings. The wings are big, delicious and juicy. We love the Gangnam, 5 word and the drip. Try them all though. They also offer specialty hot dogs, po boys, cheese steaks, cat fish fillets and crab cakes. I've heard they offer this amazing strawberry shortcake but each time I come they're out. Literally my favorite wing spot. They do have a small dine in area but there isn't a lot of space. read more

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Every damn bite was packed with flavor and love. It's no wonder they call this "My Mama's Kitchen". Location is a bit tucked away.. we missed it at first, but they do have a few parking spots. We came at a non-busy time and chose to sat inside, although they do have outdoor seating, as well. Service was incredible. The woman working the front as well as the chefs were all very friendly and checked in on us multiple times to make sure we were enjoying our meal. We ordered far too much food, but didn't regret a single thing. We got the brisket plate, the catfish po' boy with fries, and the 6 piece wings with their five word sauce, per the recommendation of the sweet gal working the counter. Everything was great. In order, our favorites: Catfish Po' Boy-- OMG GOOD!! Five Word Wings- crispy, flavorful and so unique! Even their blue cheese dressing and ranch were awesome. Mac & cheese Cole slaw Brisket Fries Fries may be our least favorite, but we would still order them again. Overall, it was an incredible meal. We will be regulars! read more

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love the food and the prices to mama kitchen when will their new place be open we waiting for it to open up still hope soon

A hidden gem! It is quietly tucked away in a converted house. Food: They are very generous with their portions. The catfish was amazing! The two fillets was pretty large with some special dipping sauce that was pretty good as well. The side dishes was large as well. I had co-workers who had wings and salmon cheesesteaks look very good as well. Inside: Very limited seating. Again, it's a converted house. about 3-4 tables. Take away is best option. Customer Service: Everyone was extremely nice. You getting the feeling of going to a family members house. This place will be in heavy rotation for lunch being near my job. read more

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You can't not like this place. Mama and the staff are there creating everyone making sure y'all are alright and the food is good. And you already the food is on point. Bbq, wings, you name it. It goes right from your stomach into your soul. This little spot is a hidden gem! read more

My Mama's Kitchen - Brisket, fries, wings - Barbeque Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Everything I've ever had from My Mama's Kitchen is nothing short of mind blowingly good, but today I'm here to tell you about their classic Buffalo wings. I don't even care about Buffalo wings. I'll eat boneless wings, or occasionally a bone in, but those typically seem like too much work and too much mess for what they are. But THESE WINGS?! My husband ordered some and said he would share a few. I ordered the cheesesteak fries and told him I didn't want any because I had a mountain of fresh cut fries topped with cheesesteak and why would I care about a chicken wing with those in front of me? I was wrong. The classic Buffalo wings looked intriguing... they were not doused in sauce. They had a great color and looked a little crispy. Intriguing enough for me to try. THE FLAVOR. OH MY GOD THE FLAVOR. A little different than what I was expecting but so much more depth than the classic drenched in sauce buffalo wing. They were so meaty, perfectly crisp on the outside. These wings didn't even need to be dipped in anything. I am not lying when I say I've been thinking about them a couple times a week ever since. You need them. We all need them. Anyways. They're doing online ordering through their website now, which is super wonderful!!! We had about a 30 minute wait until pickup during non peak hours, for those wondering. They have a great Covid-times system with a pickup window, and also have a nice little patio open now. We took ours to go and popped over to enjoy the patio at CoVa Brewing. And like I said before, I don't think you can make a bad choice with anything you order here. read more

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I don't know how I never left a review for My Mama's Kitchen. I left the area over a year ago and still haven't found a place that serves wings as good as MMK's. Everything I got from them was packed with flavor and some of the best food in the area. Their chicken sandwich- game changer. Only challenge was sometimes their hours were hard to get to and there was often a long wait for food - but it was always worth it. read more

My Mama's kitchen had been on our list for the past 2 years, and we regret not trying it sooner. 2 years of missing out on Hampton Roads' best southern food with a Cajun/creole flair! Tucked away in an unassuming nook near East Beach, you're instantly greeted by the most insanely delicious aroma of soul food-meets-bbq. It's a casual and welcoming environment (order at the counter) but we took out that night. Their menu is extensive and while they're known for their wings, we were in the mood for fried fish and got their catfish platter. The portions are HUGE and each platter could easily be 2 meals. Everything was fresh - the catfish crispy, meaty, and perfectly spiced, while the fries were homemade (highly recommend dipping them in the remoulade served with the fish). The collards were studded with bacon, so of course they were good. We'll 100% be back! read more

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5 STAR for sure. It is a unique location. Totally love the service. They are so nice. We were going to order and eat in our car but they have an outdoor seating area. Let's talk about the food. A M A Z I N G and plenty of it. The Mama's Kickin' crab cake sandwich is like nothing I have ever had. BIG thick meaty crab cake with plenty of flavor. Then they surprise you with plenty of tasty shrimp layered with fresh veggies and a kickin' sauce between a perfect bun. If you don't get this sandwich your stupid. Once in your life be smart and order this and ENJOY EVERY BITE. I could go on about the rest of the food but its all good. So today I will end with some pictures. read more

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Yes. It was my first time coming to My Momma's Kitchen! My sister and I both got the fried catfish po'boy. it was surprisingly well seasoned I can definitely appreciate that. The last place I had fried fish from it tasted like something they would serve in a nursing home . Just fyi I can say that with no shade being thrown, because I use to work in a nursing home and they had many complaints. But back to the topic of My Momma's Kitchen the fries were really good to well seasoned but not salty. I don't remember what kind of burger my sis had gotten that day but it definitely looked like they laid goodness all through that burger. Last but not least the workers are very nice seem laid back real cool people. The waitress/ cashier was sweet very nice. Even though she was busy she still kept conversation until we got our food to go. Can't wait to try out other menu items The lady that was already in the restaurant had a order of wings and I think that's the next thing to try. They looked crispy and delicious. read more

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They never fail me ! Every time I mean every time I'm more than pleased with my food and service

So for my birthday my wife said she'd take me to lunch anywhere in Hampton Roads. I saw several restaurants but I happened upon My Mama's Kitchen, so we set off from the peninsula. The restaurant sits in a neighborhood off the beaten path, and most of the parking spots were occupied when we arrived. We saw a pretty healthy traffic of people waiting to order take out. Although the eat in area was small, we decided to dine in. My wife ordered house special sandwich called 'the Drip,' with a side of fries. I ordered the catfish dinner with collard greens and macaroni and cheese. The meals were delivered to our table with two large catfish filets lightly fried in seasoned meal and both of the sides were excellent. The macaroni and cheese was delicious and the collard greens were clean, tender with a delicate sweetness without tasting overly sugary. We were also offered some cornbread that was sweetened, buttery and golden which we devoured and should not be forgotten.The drip sandwich was delicious featured a chicken breast basted a sauce that had sweet heat that will make any chicken sandwich lover place the drip at the top of their list. The fries were as advertised fresh cut, slightly salty and crunchy. I get now why this place has so many stars and so many people ordering their food. I plan to join them and go back soon. read more

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