Wow, wow, wow. Things are changing at this almost 40 year old restaurant in Robertsdsle, AL. Last month they had a 5 course Italian meal every Friday and Saturday night. For June, they are offering night service on Friday's, still 5 courses and the food is amazing. It's called the Southern Revival menu. The spare ribs are like nothing you have ever had before. They said they were cooked confit style for 5 or 6 hours, after a 24 hour cure, then rested for one day and finished with Ann amazing glaze (so 3 days to make these ribs). The watermelon salad is out of this world, then the short ribs were not over mashed potatoes- no ma'am, think more like Joel Rubechon Pomme puree- velvety smooth potatoes and crispy onion straws on top. The Banoffee Pudding is banana pudding taking up about 10 notches. You definitely want to check this out and you will want to call by Thursday morning to make a reservation. They said July's menu is already in the works!! read more

Mama Lou's - Look at this menu!! It is fantastic. - Southern Near Me - Robertsdale, Alabama

From walking in the door hungry you are immediately welcomed. Pick your table and give your beverage order. Proceed to the well stocked buffet. Fill your plate and return to your table, drinks waiting. Old school offerings, friendly vibe, leave with a smile and full belly....for a very reasonable price. Certainly a win-win, read more

A friend and met there for lunch. Food was good it was buffet style service was very good.

One of the best buffets between Pensacola and Foley. We drive over occasionally as my daughter loves the fried chicken. The food is always great and tastes like your grandma cooked it. The staff is super friendly and hard working. Worth a visit for sure! read more

Oh my everything was delicious and fresh. Peach Cobbler was to die for. Staff was friendly. Music was even good .

Everything is wonderful,fresh,and hot,plenty ,plus weekly menue changes for plenty of variety.

Went there on Thanksgiving day. Front doors locked and the place half full at opening time of 10:30 am. Finally a waitress let us in and then I notice the food line was out to the rear door and that is where everyone was coming in. We decided not to eat there and then I found out the front doors were locked and I couldn't unlock them. Waitress had to unlock. This is a no no in the any business to have the front doors locked during operating hours. It's a death trap if there is a fire in the place. I have built restaurants and I have always had to put a sign on the doors for the doors to remain unlock during business hours. If the town had a fire marshall, they could be given a ticket for locking the doors. read more

Good food and friendly staff. There were 4 of us so we tried almost everything they had. I am not a big fan of gumbo, but I tried it is was very good. Will return . read more

Really tasty food! We will be going back often. I enjoy walking the line and picking what I like and getting as much as I want. read more

Actually, I'll pass on a return trip. The service was adequate. For the price that I paid for Sunday lunch, there are literally hundreds of better choices. My Grandma burned almost every thing that she fried. Her vegetables were all out of a can. The flavor and nutrition was thrown out with the well used Crisco. Everything tasted the same. If you want to eat like my Grandma would have cooked it, try this place by all means. read more

Always that I come to Alabama, Mama Lou is my comfort place to enjoy home made food fresh and with a great environment. Also the staff serves you with a kind attitude and a nice smile I love this place read more

Great food for a great price. The owners are super nice too! The fried chicken is some of the best you'll have in Baldwin County. Great sides and desserts too! read more

Service absolutely sucked!! Cashier was rude. Server never refilled drinks or came to the table. Food was just okay, but nothing was refilled at the buffet. Nothing to write home about. Definitely pass on this place! read more

Just not very professional. Food sat under the warming lights too long and they couldn't even get our drinks right.

When my parents first moved to Baldwin County in 2001, we regularly visited Mama Lou's. There was a change of ownership at some point and the food and service quality took a dip. My parents hadn't been here in many years, but on a recent visit, I read new reviews posted about the restaurant and they were praising the food and service...so, I took my mother for the first time in years and it turned into four visits during my extended stay. First off, this is a kitchy, Cracker-Barrel looking place that's simple and easy and homey. But, it's original and locally owned. Everything is made from scratch and fresh and delicious. You enter through the front and proceed straight to the back to the buffet. It's double-sided with trays, plates, and cutlery. A server comes to get your drink order immediately and has it delivered to your table just as quickly. First at the buffet is the salad. There's a great choice of greens, toppings, fresh vegetables, cheese, egg, dressings, bacon, croutons, etc. They also have very delicious coleslaw. Next up in line are the desserts. They typically have three or four choices of pudding, mousse, cake, or cobbler. I will honestly say they're not the best desserts I've ever had, it the entree choices make up for it. Following are the vegetable choices. You get standard choices you'd get at any meat-and-three. Everything is fresh and hot and well-seasoned. On my few visits, I enjoyed the mac and cheese, summer squash, green beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas, collards, turnips and, of course, the fried chicken. Simply heavenly. I live in Savannah and get to eat the perfect Lady and Son's fried chicken and I will say Mama Lou's comes quite close to it. Go hungry and eat your meal of the day. You'll leave full and happy with a memorable experience. Remember to tip the staff for taking care of your messy plates and for refilling your drinks. They work hard and deserve it. Thanks to the new ownership (not sure when things changed over the years) and keep up the good work! read more

Mama Lou's - Southern Near Me - Robertsdale, Alabama

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Food is good home cooking. Fried pork chops like mom used to cook. Service is good too. I wish they were open for supper.

My husband took me here for lunch. If he hadn't insisted, I would have turned and walked out. I'm glad I didn't. The very good, actually incredible Fried Chicken is why I'm giving them three stars. If you go just for chicken, you're good. It smelled like mothballs inside the restaurant to me, but I'm sure that's just me. It was really crowded. You go through a buffet line and get a plastic plate kind of like a school lunch room, except you serve yourself. You can also get little bowls and put vegetables or whatever like that don't fit in your sectioned plate or you don't want to touch your other food. Coffee, Iced Tea, or water are included in the price of your meal. I got tea and they were good about bringing refills around. The other buffet items weren't that great to me, but the Fried Chicken was really good. Good enough that even though I'm only giving three stars I'd go back, but only for the Fried Chicken. read more

2/10/21 $11 buffet incls tea & dessert. Cole slaw was pretty good-3.5. Potato salad-2. Red jello 2.5. Okra & tomatoes--1.0. turnips-3.5. green snap beans-3. mac& cheese-3.5. fried chicken-3.5. Liver n onions-0.5. Grilled pork chops-1.0. banana pudding-2.5. Peach cobbler-3.5. Sweet tea -good 4.0. Service very good -4.5. Overall has lots of room for improvement in almost every food category. There were lots of locals eating there but I didn't see the appeal! Will not recommend to friends & family and probably will not come back. "jaybird" read more

My Wife and I always go there after Church on Sundays, but today it was Off, we always Love the Fried Chicken, but today it was Too Salty again, also under Cooked, Raw on the inside, Okra was Fried too Hard, had to get up and get my Tea Refill Twice, Poor Service, I Will give it a Break and maybe they can do Better in the Future , sign a very unhappy Customer ! read more

Great Southern Comfort Food Buffet- you'll want to go straight home and take a nap after eating; or at least both my husband and I did! I'm not a big buffet person, but the food was awesome, the staff was very friendly and the tables were very clean. read more

We drive from Orange Beach to eat here. One of our most favorite places to eat. The fried chicken is so delicious. All the meats are very good. Sometimes the vegetables are not great, but if you let your server know, it will be taken care of. When you walk in, you are always greeted by a friendly person. This is a mom and pop type place. Nothing fancy. Very homey. read more

I came here several times while on vacation in the area. The food and service was great. The tea was nice and sweet. Prices were fair. I would go back. read more

Great spot for lunch. Delicious fried chicken and lots of tasty sides to match. Served buffet style. Very friendly staff. I felt like I was eating at my grandmother's table. read more

I really enjoyed this buffet. Very good country cooking. There are not a lot of options in Robertsdale but either way this is a good place to eat. read more

Possibly the worlds best fried chicken. It was a pulley bone and if you don't know what that is, then you're not a native Southerner. Total yum and reasonable. Buffet was $11 and that included a tea. read more

Mama Lou's - Possibly the worlds best fried chicken. - Southern Near Me - Robertsdale, Alabama

Had someone flip the closed sign over as I was about to walk in. It was about 9:40 and it said they closed at 10:00. Was just gonna grab a quick bite for breakfast and would of been out probably at 10 if not a little bit after. read more

We wanted to try somewhere we've never been and Mama Lou's did not disappoint! Home style cooking with friendly workers. Definitely will be back, it's some count! read more

Great home cooking. Fried chicken I had to get seconds on and friendly faces everywhere. read more

Mama Lou's - Southern Near Me - Robertsdale, Alabama

Servers very nice but food disappointing. was room temperature not the least bit warm.

Mom and pop stop is a must. Served as buffet style. Food is Great! The staff are always welcoming and place is clean. Just wish I didn't have to do the ramp or stairs. read more

yes this is the best place ever i have been going there since i can remember there chicken is soo delicious!!!!!

We are from Texas which they are known for their bbq but when it comes to chicken, they can't hold a candle to Mama Lou's!! Every year we take a road trip to Pensacola and Mama Lou's is always our go to for chicken and the best peach cobbler in LA (lower Alabama). Family and Veteran friendly it is the place to go! read more

Nasty. Nasty. Nasty. Old building in need of much cleaning and repairs. Rude employee At the bar made comments about us not picking up a tray and causing him more work. The food was TERRIBLE. Everything tasted the same and it all tasted like old greasy ham fat. So gross. Two hours later and I am unfortunately sick to my stomach now. read more

Excellent! Good ole home cooked all you can eat for $11 wow only open for 4 hours a day

This place was awesome. Warning they are only open till 2pm. It is a buffet with fried chicken, mash potatoes great desserts. I walked in a little before closing and got a to go order and everyone was great read more

Found this place on the AroundMe app, after seeing a line almost put to the road outside Lambert's in Foley. We had fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, dressing, broccoli, peas, bread pudding, and peach cobbler. The bread pudding was so so... but the cobbler was excellent, and the chicken was dang near perfect- some of the best I've ever had. Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming, and I'd recommend this little gem to anyone passing through Robertsdale and wanting a good home cooked meal (and plenty of it- it's a buffet!) read more

Been going here to eat since I was a child, would always come here after Church with my grandparents and parents. Their mashed potatoes are absolutely amazing, they have a guy always carving meat that tastes wonderful. Their fried chicken is also amazing, I love to put vinegar pepper sauce on it. Their deserts are also good, they always have things like chocolate pudding and pistachio pudding. Parking is good, its a great place to have a lunch/dinner for the entire family. Great place, will continue to eat here. read more

Best food I've ever had. You have great family friendly staff that are just so nice. It is more than worth the extra drive to get this great of food. You won't regret coming down to this country buffet. With all of its home cooked meals and its famous fried chicken. read more

Mama Lou's - It definitely has that country feel to it. - Southern Near Me - Robertsdale, Alabama

Eating at Mama Lou's is like sitting at my grandma's table! With a very long drive ahead of me, I decided to treat myself to some Southern comfort food this afternoon. My feast included country fried steak and creamy mashed potatoes topped with white peppered gravy, black-eyed pea's, squash, cabbage, hot buttered corn bread muffins, and peach cobbler. The only disadvantage to their generous buffet is that I just didn't have room to try the other salads, vegetables, desserts, and entrées offered. My waitress kept my tea glass full and asked multiple times if I had everything that I needed. The restaurant was pretty full when I departed, so I guess it is a local favorite. It's easy to see why :-). I think the only thing missing that grandma's table had was a little crystal dish of homemade sweet pickles. read more

Well, it was quick and hot. Unfortunately the vegetables were bland and much like school cafeteria food. I'm a vegetarian so I was disappointed. No need for 2nds which is a good thing for my figure. The only things that were good was the fried chicken, roast beef and rolls per my companions. Staff was friendly, environment seemed clean. I'll try another place next time I'm in the area. read more