Let me just start with saying this was the most delicious piece of cornbread I've ever experienced…read morein my life. And that's saying something as I would never purposefully choose an edge piece. On top of that I was surprised to find that spaghetti comes as a side! It reminded me of cafeteria spaghetti, but not the bad kind you groan about when you see it on the menu, the kind that has you running to the cafeteria to beat everyone else. The spicy cabbage is just that, SPICY. I was only able to eat a few bites, but even under all that spice the flavor was excellent. The catfish strips were hot and tender. They even threw in an extra or two. Now the server, he was amazing. He greeted us promptly and went above and beyond. I have not had such a positive experience with a server at any restaurant I've been to in a long time. I didn't catch his name, but he was brilliant. The restaurant was clean, food was fresh, and plenty of seating. I'm very excited to visit here again! We've been here twice, once dining in and once as an order ahead take-out. Both times we have been incredibly impressed by the atmosphere, service, and food. They have the best classic southern soul food we've had the pleasure of enjoying in the area. Their menu is huge with a wide variety such as chicken livers, rabbit, catfish, and classic Southern entrees. We were impressed with the long list of side options such as the spicy cabbage and spaghetti. Their cornbread is incredible, you've got to try it.

You learn to trust the signs. A line before the dinner rush on a Saturday. That golden-hour light…read morespilling onto the sidewalk as the sun sets over Market Street. And the music..low, warm Motown drifting out the door like an invitation you'd be a fool to refuse. That's how you find Mama G's. Parking was a minor hassle. Worth it. Inside, the soul of the place hits you immediately. Family portraits line the walls:real people, real smiles, real history. The woman at the counter greets you not like a customer, but like a nephew who's finally come home for the holiday. That's not trained hospitality. That's heritage. We waited fifteen minutes. Got seated by the bathroom with a view of the road. Not ideal. But you know what? I didn't care. Because the smell coming out of that kitchen was already forgiving every small inconvenience. The menu reads like a dare. Everything "spiced correctly," they boast. No timidity here. So I went big. The Stuffed Turkey Leg: a smoked behemoth of a thing, piled high with greens, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, all crowned with cornbread crumbs. Thanksgiving on a plate. A chaotic, glorious, soulful mess. The collard greens hit first. Earthy, slow-cooked, righteous. Then the mac and cheese, creamy and clinging to the turkey meat like it belonged there. The yams? Sweet, soft, perfect punctuation. And the spices??; they danced. Bold but not brutal. I could handle it. My four-year-old, however, disagreed. The mac was "too spicy" for her young tongue. Fair criticism. Take the kid to a park next time. This food is for grown-ups! My fiancée went with the Fried Wings. Hand-breaded, Mama G's own seasoning, fresh from the fryer. The kind of fry that crackles when you bite in..extra crispy on the outside, impossibly tender within. She needed dipping sauce to cool the heat. She didn't complain once. In a city full of bland, safe restaurant food, she was grateful for something that actually tasted alive. The staff? Warm. Genuine. Our waitress heard our compliments and brought us a free side of spicy cabbage just to show off what else the kitchen could do. That's confidence. That's family. Mama G's is not a restaurant. It's a relative's house where you happen to pay at the end. It's a taste of the South, a taste of something real, a taste of lovely.

The cook was left by himself and he was holding the place down and making some of the finest soul…read morefood I've had in a long time. The chicken was seasoned to the gods and the collards are not some out of the can BS! The food here is made with funk and love baby. If you are in the Springfield, MO area and need a soul changing experience look no further.

My partner and I work for a busy EMS service and we're always looking for high quality food on the…read morenorth side. We were pleasantly surprised to come across this place today. We were immediately greeted by staff and even given a free sample of their amazing chicken. The fried catfish was cooked to order and crisp. The sides were just as good. Prices are more than reasonable. We will definitely b

As of Feb 27, 2026 under serious review by health department due to unclean conditions. Multiple…read moreconcerns over multiple visits by health department. See attached details.

Terrible! I've…read moreenjoyed the Gumbo and fried green tomatoes from here in the past. The Gumbo serving portion size has been cut in half, same price as before and was bland and watery ta boot. They no longer had the fried green tomatoes, so I tried the fried ochra instead which was mediocre. The red beans and rice and green beans sides were bleh and unappetizing and the fish while fried nicely wasn't that good and I was hesitant about eating it, since they won't tell you what kind of Fish it is. Conclusion my 70 dollar order ended up in the garbage where it belonged This was a delivery order.

If you're anything like me, you research the restaurants at your travel destination before much…read moreelse. This place came so highly recommended, I had no choice but to pay them a visit. Pro tip: please check their facebook page for updated hours, contact information, and menu of the day. I stopped by to place a carry out order. The team was so welcoming and friendly. That perfect sincere hospitality you don't see too much anymore. The space is absolutely adorable and comfortable. When my order was ready, I was handed a bag that easily weighed five pounds! I went with the blackberry fried chicken. This is like nothing I've ever had. The chicken was super crispy like Korean fried chicken and just covered in a sweet sticky blackberry sauce. The chicken was well seasoned and juicy. Every single bite was perfect. I went with the macaroni and cheese and greens for my sides. Both came served in generous portions of deliciousness. The greens might be a little spicy if you don't like heat. My order came with two cornbread muffins. The meal was a very generous and a filling one. I also picked a slice of peach cobbler cheesecake from the dessert case. While tasty, I would have preferred one or the other. Both cheesecake and cobbler in one dessert was just a little too much for me. But delicious nonetheless. I can see why this spot comes with such great accolades for food service and hospitality.

This truly is a hidden gem in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri!! We went to visit my daughter for family…read moreday and graduation from basic training and all of the drill sergeants raved about how this was the best soul food restaurant in town. They didn't lie. Not only was the food amazing, but the service was also impeccable. The waitress was so nice, and she gave us history on the restaurant and her family. There were pictures of her family on the walls, and they even had a tree branch with wooden portraits of family members (family tree). It was so cool!! The food was so good!! We had the chicken wings, greens, mac and cheese, yams, and catfish. The portion sizes were huge, so we had food to go. A person in our party had the red beans and rice and fried corn and she said the red beans and rice was some of the best she has ever had, and the sauce on the fried corn was good. The cook's husband came out and talked to us at the end of our meal and gave us some background on how he was also in the military, retired and is now working at the restaurant with his wife along with his government job. Everybody was just so nice and welcoming, and it definitely was a great experience. The prices for the food was very affordable considering the portion sizes. We have to go back in January for her next graduation. We will definitely be going back to eat there. I can taste it already!!

I grew up coming here with my family. Over the years there have been times I've been underwhelmed…read moreby the food, but they have consistently had good prices and good service. I stopped by today to kill time and have some breakfast while waiting on some local businesses to open. I decided to keep it simple and get the ham and cheese omelet. They exceeded my expectations. The toast was fresh and well buttered, the hash browns cooked to just a little bit of a crunch, and the omelette was packed full of flavor and ham. There's not many places you can get a full meal for less than $10. I may have to make this a more frequent stop.

I should start by saying that this restaurant takes putting a couple visits under your belt before…read moreyou can form an accurate opinion. On our first visit, it took a while to be greeted and it took forever to receive our food. I think we were there for two hours altogether on our first trip and we did not think that we would be returning. Fast-forward a few months and we came here because it was one of the few places open that had down home cooking, which we were wanting. I'm so glad we came again because it was such a great experience and we've gone again a handful of times since. I've had a few things here, but my favorites are their burgers, hand cut fries, the fried zucchini, and the lemon meringue pie. All of them are delicious. They also make a mean club sandwich, although sometimes they forget to cut it in quarters and just cut it in half. Not a big deal, but I personally prefer mine in quarters. The staff are friendly for the most part. There is one lady who I assume is the manager, who is almost always being rude to someone, whether it be her own staff or the customers. She always has something grouchy and negative to say, or she's belittling her staff in front of everyone. I personally would hate to work for someone like that. Hopefully she will have some joy in her life so she can turn things around. We can always tell when we get her on the phone for our call-in orders because she is the only one who is grumpy about having to type in the fact that we want to make a substitution for a burger topping. It's kind of sad that she stands out in this way, but that does not make it any less true. Anyway, the tables could use a bit of cleaning, especially the ones nearest the wall where there is dirt and dust. Aside from that, I really have no complaints about Rosie Jo's. It is one of our favorite places to eat in Ozark and we will definitely be back.

Love this place and such a treat. Steve and family have been doing BBQ here for 55 years or so…read more Meats are solid. Get you a side of fries...and you're in business! Catfish is excellent. Hot links are pretty darn good. Sliced brisket is always great. Fresh cut fries are killer. Pits beans are a different spin out bean. Those beans are real good if you like the flavor profile. Get to Crosstown. You'll love the place..

The catfish dinner can't be beat. My favorite for bbq and chess. We used to live around the…read morecorner when the current owners father ran the place. The only problem is no greens. When ever I am in Springfield no secret this is the place.

Had dinner thus week, BEST SERVICE imaginable from DALLAS. Cannot express what an incredible…read moreexperience we had with Dallas, ABSOLUTELY THE BEST SERVICE EVER. Will be back just for Dallas's expectional service 10 STARS TO DALLAS

Came here when I was shopping in the primrose shopping center. There was a little bit of a wait…read morethey were busy. But service was fairly quick and food was good. I ordered the spinach dip, came with chips and salsa. I also ordered the buffalo chicken wrap , came with coleslaw as a side and raspberry lemonade. Very good

Made it back to this place and I still love it. Not your fanciest place by any means, but the food…read moreis real good. Not the fastest getting your food out to you...but....its piping hot when it does come to your table. - Fried chicken was good crust and good tasting crust. More salt makes it better. -Mac & Cheese - Is not your Kraft crap and much better than that. Very black pepper forward today, which may not be for some. Maybe just the batch; as I don't recall that from before. - Cabbage: just good basic cabbage seasoned an ok amount to be a simple good cabbage. Crazy fun fact about this place: They're open til 3 am on Thurs and Fri. This would be some great food to the access to later in the night!

I finally made it to a place in Joplin I've been dying to get to. I was so happy. Walked in and…read moretook a look at the menu. If you love catfish, chicken or pork chops (And have $18)) you have arrived. Hamburgers are $11.99. but if you want some of that okra or collard greens that they're really famous for you're going to have to pay five extra dollars......for a small quantity. Did the price of okra just go sky high! Cause they treating it like gold at this place. By the way. That was the only thing we got and we won't be going back

Visited while I was on vacation and Londyn was my server and she did such a amazing job. Truly one…read moreof the best servers i've had in a while. She recommended the Genius Fish and Chips and it was amazing. Great establishment definitely will be back!

If you're on the hunt for the best Scotch eggs around, this place is an absolute must. We…read moreunexpectedly went on a scotch egg tour this week. I will not drag the competition, but Dublin's Pass was the clear winner. I won't use specifics, but you get so much more bang for your buck, purely from a financial aspect. Let me first say, the eggs arrive on a plate with a light breading that adds the perfect balance of crunch yet balanced with the soft egg. All brought to you with a mustard that is the perfect combination of pickled veg and punchy mustard. The meat was cooked perfectly. The combination between the meat, egg and mustard marry one another beautifully to lend to a flavor roller coaster in your mouth. What really sets these Scotch eggs apart is the attention to detail. They taste like they are meant for a flavor rollercoaster. Each element feels intentional. Whether you're a longtime Scotch egg lover or trying one for the first time, this restaurant sets the bar high. Simply put: these are the Scotch eggs other places should be aspiring. Eggs aside, we also had an order of the boneless wings. Not a hard thing to get right, but we had roasted garlic parmesan with garlic aioli, to die for. I am from out of town, and this place is absolutely a must. It will never not be on to do list.