Mama J’s Homestyle Restaurant

I had to give this place another go round and I was pleasantly surprised. All of the issues in my previous visit were fixed.
The food was properly seasoned with ample portion sizes.
The staff was extremely accomodating and friendly. This building has had a history of failed restaurants so the prognosis is in question for this restaurant.
I pray that this restaurant makes it. Privately owned restaurants in Lorain are vanishing.

Have eaten here a number of times and read the previous reviews too. I don’t know what roasted dog smells like so maybe I missed it but I did look for cobwebs and did not see any. Looked in the kitchen and everything looked real clean so I don’t know what that comment was all about, maybe things were not always so before I made my first visit. The only thing I can complain about is not always keeping to the stated hours as mentioned in another review.
But I keep going back because they serve real home made food at mostly fair prices. The reuben with sweet potato fries is very good as is the chili. Collard greens are excellent and the smothered pork chop is also delicious. Same with the stuffed cabbage. Service is always very quick and attentive and the owners are friendly.
Haven’t tried the desert yet as I’m watching my weight but fellow diners said peach cobbler was good.
I’m already thinking of my next visit as I write this !

Like romanburgers? You’re gonna love the Soulburger! Get the platter with fresh outta the fryer french fries, and if it’s available, a cup of the spicy, full of goodness gumbo! My grandkids think Mama J’s pancakes are the best anywhere.

Greet food, owner is incredibly nice and polite, kitchen is SPOTLESS. Get the stuffed cabbage. Delicious!

Outstanding! Great food and all homemade. Went there on a Friday for their Lenten fish special and we were not disappointed. We started with the gumbo and it was outstanding. The fish (Swai) was mouthwatering and to die for! It was light and flaky and had a light breading. The dinner came with «hot water» cornbread, which is a pancake-​like cornbread and was very tasty. It also came with steak fries and I ordered collard greens. The greens were the only disappointment. They were a bit bland. We had to try a dessert as they were all homemade and again, we were not let down. We ordered the strawberry pound cake and it melted in your mouth!
I highly recommend this restaurant.