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Mama Josephine's
Jennifer Silverberg 

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4000 Shaw Blvd. St. Louis MO 63110

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  • Comfort Foods, Southern
    Sun 11am-2:30pm, Tue-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm
    $ $
    MasterCard, Visa, Discover, cash, ATM/Debit
  • Casual
    Catering, Kid Friendly, Order Online, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    None
  • Not Accepted
    Free, Street
Description

Mama Josephine is owner Mary Samuelson's dear departed mother, and the recipes at this small, charming restaurant in the Shaw neighborhood are hers. This is home cookin', by way of Louisiana and with a nod to Italy. The lasagna is eight layers high, with a sauce simmered for eight hours that you will praise eight ways to Sunday. The chicken is pan-fried for a crisp, flavorful crust, and the meat loaf is as dense as the St. Louis humidity. Sides include vibrantly yellow mac & cheese, turnip greens and fried corn.








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  • 2012 | Best Comfort Food

    In March 2010, Mary Samuelson opened Mama Josephine's, bringing to the Shaw neighborhood deep-fried chicken, macaroni & cheese, chicken and dumplings, chicken-fried steak, catfish, pulled-pork sandwiches, fried okra and all the other stick-to-your-ribs fixins' that define comfort food. The dining room is small, but the friendly staff saves it from ever feeling confined. The vibe at Mama Josephine's channels a crowded family dining room: There's always room for one more, and everyone can... More »

  • 2010 | Best Neighborhood Restaurant

    The true neighborhood restaurant isn't simply a restaurant that happens to exist in an otherwise residential area. Like the best neighbors, it must make you feel welcome -- like family, even. Here, Mama Josephine's has a natural advantage. Mary Samuelson's cozy restaurant in the city's Shaw neighborhood draws its recipes from the owner's late mother, Josephine Spallino, who spent her life sharing food with her family, customers in her café and schoolchildren. The menu is comfort... More »

Main Menu
Soups And Stuff
Large Orders Served With Hot Bread Of Your Choice
$8.49
Pittypat's Chalupa Salad
fresh fried corn tortillas topped with a smattering of chili (or refried beans), lots of cheese fresh lettuce, tomato, bell pepper and onion, served with mama's house dressing – $8.49
$8.99
Chef Salad
turkey, ham, sharp cheddar cheese, boiled egg quarters, tomato and homemade croutons served on a bed of leafy lettuce
$8.29
Tuna In A Tomato Star
tuna salad on top of a starred tomato, surrounded by green leaf lettuce and sprinkled with cheddar cheese, served with mama's house dressing
Sandwiches
Served With Your Choice Of Fries Or Chips. Substitute Onion Rings For $0.50 Or Other Side $1.25
$6.99
100% Angus Beef Hamburger
with lettuce, pickle, onion and tomato served on the side. add cheese $0.50
$7.99
Barbeque Pulled Pork Sandwich
hickory smoked bbq piled high on a bun with mama's special barbeque sauce. we suggest eating it "southern" style, with coleslaw on top and we'll even throw in the coleslaw for free
$7.89
Hot Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
roast beef piled high on toasted french bread with grilled onions and peppers
$8.99
Monte Cristo Sandwich
ham, turkey and cheese sandwich dipped in batter, deep fried, and dusted with powdered sugar, a donut with meat in it
$7.29
Blt
hickory smoked bacon piled on top of crispy lettuce and tomato, served on white or wheat bread with mayo
$8.89
Classic Club Sandwich
triple-decker sandwich with bacon, turkey, ham, lettuce and tomato, served on white or wheat bread with mayo
$8.69
Reuben Sandwich
hot pastrami and corned beef, served on toasted rye bread and topped with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and mama’s thousand island dressing
Entrees
$10.95
Mama Josephine’s Own Eight Layer Lasagna
(served with hot garlic bread and garden salad) dig into this luscious feast straight from mama’s oven home made from scratch sauce (simmered for 8 hours) layered with pasta and cheeses then baked to perfectio
Fried Chicken – Wings (3) $7.59
Fried Chicken – 2 Pieces, Choose From Thighs, Legs, And Breasts (one Breast Only, Please) $8.49
Chicken
fried hot and crispy, the way it ought to be (served with two sides and hot bread of your choice)
$8.29
Chicken & Dumplings
a meal in a bowl - pieces of chicken and made to order home made dumplings, floating in a rich chicken stock
(2 Pieces) $9.95
(3 Pieces) $11.95
Fingerlickin Fish
alabama or texas farm raised catfish filets (served with hushpuppies and another side of your choice)
$8.99
Baked Fish
tilapia fillets with herb crumb topping
$7.59
Meat Loaf Mama’s Way
(served with two sides and hot bread of your choice) angus beef, bell peppers, onions, bread crumbs, and mama’s special seasonings with a thick layer of ketchup baked on top
$8.59
Chicken Fried Steak
(served with two sides and hot bread of your choice) breaded in mama's seasoned chicken flour and fried to perfection
$7.29
Vegetarian Plate
4 sides and hot bread
Wraps
Substitute Onion Rings With Any Sandwich $0.50 /other Sides For $1.50
$8.29
Wraps
albacore tuna salad, turkey, or ham, with cheese & fresh veggies wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with potato salad or fried
Sides
Additional Side Orders $1.75 Each
 
Macaroni & Cheese
 
Fried Corn
 
Turnip Greens
 
Hush Puppies
 
Garden Salad
 
French Fries
 
Fried Cabbage
 
Mashed Potatoes & Country Gravy
 
Sweet Potatoes
 
Green Beans
 
Fried Okra
 
Coleslaw
 
Broccoli
 
Pinto Or Great Northern Beans
Childres's Menu
Children Under 12. Served With One Side
$3.89
Chicken Leg
$3.89
Fish
$3.89
Grilled Cheese
Desserts
Any Dessert Alamode, Add $1.29
$3.29
Banana Pudding
$3.59
Cara's Lemon Tart
$3.89
Southern Pecan Pie
$3.69
Peach Cobbler
$3.39
Sweet Potato Pie
Beverages
$1.50
 
Sweet Tea
(free refills)
 
Coke
 
Diet Coke
 
Cherry Coke
 
Dr Pepper
 
Sprite
 
Powerade
 
Fruit Punch
 
Coffee
free refills except for lemonade
 
Unsweetened Tea
(free refills)
 
Homemade Lemonade
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