
Mama's Soul Food Restaurant
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About Mama's Soul Food Restaurant
On Norton St in Salford, Mama's Soul Food Restaurant serves soul food to walk-in tables a five-minute walk from the train station. The XXL Boil and the Oxtail Soul plate are sized to serve a table of five, and a seafood boil often gets ordered alongside king prawns and lobster tail. Truffle fries round out the sides. Portions run large enough that diners regularly leave with take-away containers for what they cannot finish. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed Mondays. It previously ran as a ghost kitchen before moving into this standalone space on Norton St.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood boil, oxtail soul plate, king prawns and lobster tail and truffle fries.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood boil, oxtail soul plate, king prawns and lobster tail and truffle fries.
Featured reviews
- Icfudi8it
“Wow! I was really blown away with this place. It was our first time here and did NOT disappoint. From start to finish, no joke everything and everyone was warm, kind and ever so comforting and accommodating. It honestly felt like a home away from home. From friendly smiles, top notch customer service and excellent food. They’ve worked out the holy trinity to make this place work! Y’all keep up the excellent work and i’ll be back!”
- Ella Keating
“Wow. I’ve eaten at a lot of restaurants and tried plenty of seafood, but this has to be one of if not the best places I’ve been in Manchester for food, atmosphere, and service. The food was fresh, succulent, and full of flavour. I genuinely couldn’t fault a single thing. The service was just as impressive; our server was one of the nicest people I’ve met in hospitality. I didn’t catch his name, but his positive, happy attitude alone would make someone want to come back. A true 10/10. The restaurant itself was spotless, unique, and had great music playing. We left not long ago and have already told half our friends and family about it we can’t stop talking. This place is a must‑try for any occasion. It’s only a five‑minute walk from the train station, and I honestly never usually leave reviews, but I couldn’t not praise how good this place is. 1000/10 — can’t wait to be back.”
- David P
“Got here around 9pm it was quite steady but we managed to get a good table. We went for the XXL Boil and Oxtail Soul plate. For a table of 5 it was perfect for us. The Boil itself was mouthwatering, truffle fries, Oxtail and creamy was also fantastic. Overall it was a great first experience to this cuisine. Although we had to ask multiple times for a jug of water and it took 20 minutes. Everything went well”
- James Kojo Smith
“Their food are so nice and delicious 🤤.am 💯 sure am gonna come again.the money I paid for the food wealth it.”
- Janet Cowley
“Phenomenal food and service ! The best king prawns & lobster tail I’ve ever had, the sauce is outstanding the seafood boil was everything we expected and more what an experience we will definitely be back, the take away containers you get for what you don’t finish are great too.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the seafood boil, with the XXL Boil shared across a table of five and the king prawns and lobster tail singled out as the best one diner has had, alongside a sauce called outstanding. Close behind are the oxtail soul plate and truffle fries, and several describe the food as flavourful, fresh and generous in portion, with one unable to finish a plate. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and attentive, and one reviewer with allergies says they were looked after. Diners describe a spotless, spacious room with great music and a homely feel, and one who tried the earlier ghost kitchen version is glad of the dedicated restaurant. The only complaint is from one reviewer who had to ask several times for a jug of water, which took a long while to arrive. Leftovers go home in takeaway containers that one diner praises.
Location
Restaurants near Mama's Soul Food Restaurant
- Kallos Cafe & Wine Bar4.96160.1 miWheelchair accessible
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- Sinclairs Oyster Bar4.33,1020.2 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
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- The Real Greek Manchester4.52,5780.2 mi£10–20Reservations
moussaka, souvlaki wrap or box, halloumi fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Soul Food Restaurant | 4.9797 | — | £1–15 | seafood boil, oxtail soul plate, king prawns and lobster tail |
| Kallos Cafe & Wine BarWheelchair accessible | 4.9616 | 0.1 mi | — | freshly baked pitta bread, tinned fish, fried feta in filo |
| Sinclairs Oyster BarOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.33,102 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | fish and chips, no mobile phones policy, cheap sam smiths lager |
| The Real Greek ManchesterReservations | 4.52,578 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | moussaka, souvlaki wrap or box, halloumi fries |
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