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My Mother's Restaurant

4.2 (414 reviews)
Closed • 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Classy
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Vetable beef soup
Sherrie P.

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.

Cold beer
Eduardo M.

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.

Banana Pie and the #1 customer
Tawni G.

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.

Seabass, green beans, Irish potatos, the remainder of my salad.
Miss M.

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!

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Beth B.

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.

Thanksgiving dinner
Erin G.

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!!

Buffalo Wings
Jose A.

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.

Chicken parm
Sami R.

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.

Me. I was there. "As rare as possible" is exactly what I said.

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the comfort food classics, large portions, and homemade pies. The friendly service and nostalgic atmosphere are also praised.

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

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

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

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

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Ask the Community - My Mother's Restaurant

Do they still open at 3pm on saturdays?

Yes

Are you ever going to reopen after 11/2/21?

They are very open and business thriving!

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