Apparently I have checked in here multiple times without leaving a review. A decade ago the family had a 17 location list of favorite dining spots. One by one many have closed. Changing public tastes, retirements, a range of crises. Most are gone. After breakfast/lunch favorites close, six days a week My Mother's is here. Lunch and Dinner, old standards served plus bread and pies. So; Salad bar Full Bar Spagetti, Meatballs, Lasagna Roast beef, meatloaf, prime rib Fish, shrimp Pot pie, pizza, burgers,bbq beef read more

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Came recently with a small group of friends for dinner. All of their first times here and it was funny to hear their thoughts as we walked in! Everyone agreed it was like walking into a restaurant from our youth! One of our group had made a reservation and when we arrived they were sort of ready and took us to the back dining area and then moved tables to accommodate us. Smooth transition and drink orders were taken as soon as we settled. They had prime rib so I opted for the Mom's cut along with their best homemade mashed potatoes and I also chose the mixed vegetables, which appeared to be your common variety of frozen mixed broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. I had forgotten to ask for the gravy on the side but it turned out to be delicious and just made those potatoes that much better! The prime rib was so good, tender, juicy and done to perfection. They serve it with raw horseradish and I asked for some sour cream to tone it down a bit. We both had the salad bar, which I found again to be fresh and stocked well with lots of goodies including beets, peas, and some mayo-based salads. I love their ranch dressing and I actually mixed that with a bit of the Italian just because! Wife had the Pot Roast with mashed potatoes, gravy and roasted carrots. The meat was flavorful and tender and she loved it. Both dishes were huge and we brought some home for leftovers. The pie! Ok, so we learned our first time around that their pies are spectacular and although the wait for them (which was about 15 or more minutes) was long, they didn't disappoint and everyone raved. We got the chocolate cream, there was coconut, banana (next time I'm ordering this!), and berry pies. Their crust is so good, flaky and just tender as heck. Overall, another great meal at Mother's and everyone was happy! read more

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Excellent home cooked meals in a very clean eating environment. The salad dressings are homemade and the ranch dressing is on a different level. Been going here for near 20 years and it's always been very consistent! read more

OMG this place is AMAZING. I had the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and cranberry with green beans. I inquired about the coconut pie when I ordered dinner and they made it for me. It was hands down the best coconut cream pie I ever had. Oh yeah, I ordered the broccoli cheese soup - mostly broccoli - huge chunks perfectly flavored with a little cheese sauce. The warm homemade bread was great too. read more

Brought my friend at 6pm on a Saturday night. Now wait and service and food were amazing. Everything was fresh and hot. We enjoyed everything. Wish we had room for the pie. The restrooms were clean. read more

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I don't usually go to this area of town so I thought I'd try a little something different while over there. My Mother's Restaurant looked like it might be it. It's an old strip mall right on the road with limited parking. I was there early so I'm guessing it wasn't a problem. At first I was the only one there and then three other groups came in. The menu is not huge but it's varied. The weight staff was quick and kind. I have sea bass on the menu for $17! So I got it! But I won't do it again. It was dry, a day old, And Char grilled which I don't like. I did like the green beans a lot. They've been cooked long enough and had some flavor besides of can taste. They have a small salad buffet with just the right amount of things and even blue cheese dressing! It's clean and well kept. I didn't notice any booths that were cracked or torn. If I'm back that way someday I might try something else! read more

My Mother's Restaurant - Seabass, green beans, Irish potatos, the remainder of my salad. - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've passed by this spot a few times and have stopped in before just for the sweet butter and bread, which honestly was enough to keep me curious. Today I finally decided to sit down and have a full meal, and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Mom's Special Prime meal, and it was genuinely satisfying--simple, comforting, and done right. Perfect if you want to dine in without feeling rushed or stuck there too long. The service was very responsive and attentive, and I really appreciated the care they showed throughout my visit. The ambiance feels like stepping back into the 1970s in the best way warm, nostalgic, and charming. Overall, it's a cute little spot, and if you're in the area, it's definitely worth stopping by. read more

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Definitely gone down hill. Service was awful from the waiter; his assistant was great. Food was not very good including their star item Prime rib but the pie was great. Won't be going back except to buy a pie. read more

My comfort restaurant. Warms my heart and feels like a giant warm hug. The price is reasonable, portions huge, and they have amazing PIES! I eat here at least once a month and have never left unsatisfied. The staff are always friendly and on top of their tables. Favorite entrees- pot roast, meatloaf and the roast turkey dinner WITH cranberry. Favorite soup- vegetable beef and the potato soup. Pie- BANANA, coconut and strawberry. read more

My Mother's Restaurant - Banana Pie and the #1 customer - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Yummy comfort food!! I've never had a bad meal here. It's a relaxed environment with friendly staff. Highly recommend this vintage Phoenix restaurant. read more

I can't believe I've never reviewed My Mother's Restaurant! It's been a favorite of mine for many years. A friend introduced me to My Mother's Restaurant. It did not look like much from the outside, and I was skeptical as to why she had recommended it. But once I went inside and saw the cute salad bar and the enormous slabs of pie, I knew I was in a great place! Everything is homemade at My Mother's, from the bread, soups, and salads, to the crust on all of their pies. My favorite pies are the chocolate cream and the chocolate peanut butter. The pie flavors vary per day, so be flexible with your choice. You might get to try something new! Their prices are very fair for the large portions of food that you will receive. The service is friendly and it's a family-run business. read more

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I've been driving by this local restaurant for like five years and never entertain the thought of eating there until last night when my wife and I were not feeling well and all we wanted was comfort food. We placed an order for delivery, which took a little while. No complaint there because what was delivered was incredible. I ordered the Seabass plate with mixed vegetables, baked potato, and a dinner salad. My wife ordered the chicken chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and a dinner salad as well. The portions were appropriate. The food was amazing. I was actually taking it back at the quality of the food that was delivered Highly recommend I will be dining here often read more

The food is good with large portions and reasonable prices. I love this place, they make amazing bread as well.

Absolutely phenomenal. The turkey dinner and the chicken fried chicken are to die for. Those rolls they give!? Unreal and I could eat 2 baskets but thankfully I have self control. Love the old feel to the environment and staff is very friendly. Overall great place with great food. A LOT of food comes on the entrees too which really does give it the real bang for your buck! read more

So good! It was Thanksgiving day and we were out of town and my husband wanted a traditional Thanksgiving turkey meal. We found this place to be open on Thanksgiving. Our hopes weren't too high, but we were wrong!! Everything was great and perfectly seasoned! Definitely recommend this placed. I had the chicken fried chicken and that with the gravy was amazing!! read more

My Mother's Restaurant - Thanksgiving dinner - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

After one year of living up the street, we finally decided to give My Mother's Restaurant a try as we were craving a home style dinner. The restaurant seems somewhat hidden, though right off the Main Street. The interior isn't anything special. A little bit bland and boring, and shall I say outdated? But I had read reviews prior and the place seemed promising. Prices are decent for the offerings and overall service was good. We were given a small loaf of bread which was warm and tasty. Not sure if it was fresh baked but it could pass as though it was. We started off with the sautéed mushrooms which were a great starter. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak dinner which came with one visit to the salad buffet (limited offerings but all vegetables were fresh and crispy, leaving me satisfied), two sides (I chose mashed potatoes and corn on the cob, both of which were tasty). The serving sides were plenty, which certainly justifies the price point. I enjoyed about half of my meal at the restaurant and took my leftovers to have for lunch the next day. My friend ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and a trip to the salad bar as well. And my partner ordered the Chicken Parmesan which came with spaghetti, and also ordered the buffalo wings, both of which he says were good. Overall, we were satisfied with our choice of dinner at My Mother's Restaurant. read more

My Mother's Restaurant - Buffalo Wings - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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What a HIDDEN GEM. I seriously could have been back in my grandma's house and honestly from the decor to the food it might as well have been my grandma's house. Our waiter was so kind and the food came out hot and quick. The complimentary homemade bread and sugar butter was so good. But the pot roast and chicken parm were the stars. read more

My Mother's Restaurant - Chicken parm - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Prime rib is delicious. Mashed taters, divine. Vegetables, need a lot of work. (Taste like frozen California mix and way over overcooked). Pies! Oh my gosh, pies! Yes, all of them, in duplicate please. Get there early if you want a good selection, as they sell out of slices fast. read more

It's been a while, but some things remain constant, like my mother's cooking. The turkey plate still tastes the same, though the surroundings have changed. The fake foliage, reminiscent of a grandmother's house, has been removed. The booths remain unchanged, and the salad bar has expanded. The service continues to be friendly and prompt, and the ambiance remains comfortable. read more

Just avoid holidays. Missing items, less-than-expected... They're simply overwhelmed. It the same as before only less, only less-supervised. I love this place, family-owned/operated...not Thanksgiving. I will say, the "dinner roll" was excellent. Seeet Like candy. Made a turkey sandwich, saved the day-- read more

My Mother's Restaurant - Me. I was there. "As rare as possible" is exactly what I said. - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've been going here for 15 plus years and never disappoints! Famous for their Homemade pies but I go for the Prime Rib Grilled and believe you me it's nothing short of mouth watering explosion! read more

Place used to be great. You have homeless constantly hanging around the parking & cars. Also, the food is not the same. The water tastes really bad, so don't get coffee or tea. The salad bar has people constantly dropping other foods in salad toppings.Do not get the clam chowder, you will get sick, they overcook, looks like mush.The roast beef is dry & hard, salad dressing for extra, they don't tell you, they put an extra charge of $4.20 for any extra dressing & don't tell anyone.The rice is hard, they let it sit in pot too long. The pie crusts are not baked well, it is not baked. Service is not the same. read more

The experience this time was WAY different than what I had in mind. 2013 GREAT POT PIE I took my daughter here when she came in from WV. I told her of the great pot pie they make here, well it wasn't the same taste. Back then the bowl was lined with dough then the fillings. This time only the top of the bowl had dough on it, it also didn't taste the same flavor the taste was like a can of cream of chicken was added to it, it did not taste like beef at all.... Now the service was GREAT we got to eat in peace GREAT music the whole time we were there. Comfortable seating...my roast beef meal was GREAT i just felt bad for my daughter. Other than that keep it going STRONG!!! Peace out. read more

This restaurant is very unassuming. The food and service were great. From the outside it looks like just the only locals would go there. But, once you enter (from the back door at the time) you are greeted, seated and attended to very well. Their venue was very clean. And, their "signature" burgers are awesome!! Highly recommended. . read more

Delicious food, decent prices. Hot turkey sandwich with the best fries I've ever had.

The Best Home Cooking in Phoenix!! Outstanding Service from Julian and his Team. Has the same charm from years ago. Keep Up The Great Work read more

I got the pot roast with double mashed potatoes. The pot roast was very tender and juicy. The potatoes were really good as well. My friend got the prime rib and it was medium rare. She loved it. To me was to pink. But I'd go back for sure. read more

My Mother's Restaurant - Pot roast - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Awesome down-home cooking. Service was great. Don't forget to add a slice of pie, you won't regret it.

A classic family restaurant with some of the best service I've ever experienced. That, coupled with affordable prices and large portions make this a 5-star establishment in my book. Sure, some of the food items are a little lazy (like the spaghetti and meatballs, prob best to skip that), but others like the prime rib are surprisingly delicious for a spot that seems a little shabby from the outside. Speaking of prime rib, that's what I got! With a side of vegetables and mashed potatoes. The potatoes came slathered with gravy. Yum. The prime rib also included a trip to the salad bar. My only gripe with the salad bar are the super tiny plates; it's hard to build a decent salad in those! Sure, I get it; they are there to keep people from loading up, but for a place that seemingly prides itself on its larger portions, a larger plate for the salad bar would put the place in better alignment and congruence with itself. Service for our group of 10 was phenomenal. I've never witnessed such expert hustle before. I wish I remembered her name...bravo! read more

My Mother's Restaurant - Salad bar trip - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Reasonable prices, food was great, friendly service. First time trying it but definitely plan to return.

Visited on Thanksgiving day. Great food, great service. Busy but we were seated and served faster than I was expecting to be. I will certainly visit again. Nice home cooking flavors. read more

Quite food and pies. My Mothers Restaurant has well prepared and fresh food.. they also provide a good delivery service of the food made in the restaurant read more

I flipping love this place. It is named 100% correctly. I feel like some old grandma is in the kitchen throwing down. It feels like grandma put her foot all up in the food. Compliment, grandma you put your foot in it girl. Is that your toe jam I taste (smile). I love the green beans. Their Turkey dinner is amazing & I have also had the sea bass dinner excellent. They also have a salad bar which I miss at restaurants. Homie setting and customer service is always good. Coconut cream pie, grandma put food crack in it I'm so addicted. Fluffy grandma approved. read more

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We just happened to be in the area and tried it out. WE WERE HAPPY WE DID! It looks like a hole in the wall from the front, but it is very welcoming & clean in side. The man who was our servers was excellent! Very polite and attentive. They have a small fresh salad bar with everything fresh, crisp and clean. Fresh ot bread and honey butter were brought to the table. My wife got the lasagna, which was a huge portion and came with garlic bread that was about 10" long. I had the meatloaf special. We were both very haappy with everything. My wife got a piece of homemade pumpkin pie, and it was about 1/4 of the pie! And it appeared to be homemade whip cream, not from a can. Overall an excellent experience! read more

When working in the office in Phoenix I used to order My Mother's all the time. I was so excited to learn now working from home that they deliver to my home as it's not too far from them. The service and the food has always been superb. My absolute favorite is the steak sandwich and prime rib sandwich. Just ordered those today as well as the shrimp scampi appetizer and it was outstanding.. I will say they also have very large homemade slices of pie that are excellent as well. read more

I wanted to love this placed based off the homemade feel of all the dishes and the restaurant but everything except the fresh bread fell short. The prices are kinda steep and the food was cafeteria tasting. I got the meatloaf and mash potatoes and the mash was good but the meatloaf could use some more binding to keep it from crumbling. The salad bar vegetables could have been cut up better for ease of eating. I did try a slice of apple pie and that was tasty but this place won't stick in my mind for the future read more

My Mother's Restaurant - Salad and fresh bread - Pizza Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

FINALLY Found a great old fashioned diner feel restaurant in Phoenix. I was pleasantly surprised with the Open Face Hot Roast Beef Sandwich and Mashed potatoes and gravy. They have a nice salad bar to go with it. Staff is very nice and friendly. I'm from Pennsylvania Dutch Area and if you know about Diner atmosphere, this is what you're looking for! read more

I love this business. They delivered a prime rib dinner hit and ready to eat. I questioned their added items and they answered honestly and fulling. The delivery person was enthusiastic. read more

My husband and I aren't from this side of the country (we hail from Indiana and Tennessee) and as you can imagine, the food choices are quite... different. It was my birthday, Valentine's Day, and I had seen it pop up a few times when I had Googled 'southern comfort food' and I was dying for some down home cooking. So he conceded to my request and incessant begging, and on our way we were. When we arrived, it was only a ten minute wait. Some would call the decor "outdated" but to me it was nostalgic- the atmosphere reminds me of a grandma's homey, southern Tennessee vibe, with browns and yellows and dimly lit tables. They also have a great salad bar. The service was sub par at best- she seemed rushed and a bit frantic, not very personable but she did say that since it was my birthday, I could have a free slice of cheesecake (which tasted like my mom's homemade cheesecake). The food was a bit pricey for it being "home cooking". My husband had the pot roast and I had the turkey dinner. His was great but my stuffing was goopey and there was too much gravy on the turkey but aside from that, mine was okay. They take tap pay too Another thing I thought (as a former server of 15 years) was rude was at the end, as we were paying, the server came up and grabbed the receipt out of the cashier's hand to see how much we had tipped right in front of us. Unacceptable. read more

Roast turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy is amazing! Staff is very nice and attentive