About Mama's Soul Food Restaurant

The concept and vision of Mama’s Soul Food Restaurant was born in the hearts, kitchens and the dining rooms of the home of the proprietors and your hosts, Chef Reaves and Katrina.

Our family has been cooking soul food for generations, and we're proud to carry on that tradition today.

  We use recipes that have been passed down for years, and we put our heart and soul into every dish. For decades our families took pride on carefully preparing every dish by hand and with love from their homemade recipes. It didn’t matter who you were, or where you came from, when you sat at their table and ate breakfast, lunch or dinner, you were family. 

  Our ingredients are always fresh and locally sourced whenever possible. We believe that using high-quality ingredients is the key to making delicious soul food that our customers will love. For over 15 years Mama’s Southern Soul Food has been setting the standard for Southern cooking in Tampa, Florida. Business people, celebrities, families and world travelers all dine at Mama’s Southern Soul Food and feel right at home. Mama’s focus is on serving made-from-scratch true southern fare served with genuine southern hospitality.

   When you dine at Mama’s restaurant, you will experience the food that perhaps you have grown up with; food just like your Mama made. For those who know what real soul food is supposed to taste like, Mama’s Southern Soul Food has proven to be a dream-come true!

And, from the moment you come in the door at Mama’s you’re be welcomed with open arms and a big smile. After all, you’re sitting down at Mama’s table!

 Mama’s Soul Food Has Certainly Grown Over the Years with three restaurant conveniently located  in TAMPA,  BRANDON and LAKELAND fl. 

Come visit us and experience real, authentic soul food. And don’t be surprised if Chef Reaves and Katrina come by your table to visit with you, just to make certain that your dining experience is one of the best that you’ve ever had. Our restaurant is a place where people can come together to enjoy great food and good company. We strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels at home.

After all, that’s the way Mama would have wanted it!