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Located in the heart of Kountze, TX, Mama Jack's is a culinary gem for anyone craving the warmth and flavors of authentic home cooking. This charming restaurant offers a hearty mix of Southern comfort food and classic American favorites, showcasing a menu that’s as inviting as the small-town hospitality Mama Jack's is known for.
Their menu is a celebration of generous portions and irresistible flavors. Picture sinking your teeth into their hand-cut homemade onion rings, perfectly golden and crisp, delivering that satisfying crunch with every bite. The Dry Donkey Porkchop is a standout for those seeking a unique twist, while the Meatloaf rekindles fond memories of classic family dinners. Seafood lovers will delight in the all-you-can-eat buffet featuring fresh fish, shrimp, and the standout BBQ crab—tender, juicy, and rich with smoky depth reminiscent of coastal Texas traditions.
For pizza enthusiasts, Mama Jack's offers a variety of sizes and toppings, from a 7-inch pick-your-own to a large 16-inch special, creating the perfect pie to suit any craving. Their Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is a creamy, savory treat, while the innovative Taco Pizza offers a playful spin on Tex-Mex flavors.
Breakfast at Mama Jack's is a comforting ritual, with a buffet that features fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, and savory sausages that fill the air with an inviting aroma. The Chicken Fried Chicken and Grilled Chicken Breast entrees balance hearty satisfaction with home-style freshness, served alongside classic sides like mashed potatoes smothered in creamy gravy or a crisp side salad. And for dessert? Their cobbler and coconut cake are priceless endings—sweet, moist, and utterly comforting.
The dining atmosphere reflects the essence of a friendly, unpretentious local haunt. Whether you’re sitting down for a leisurely lunch or savoring a lively seafood buffet on a busy Friday night, Mama Jack's wraps you in the kind of warmth that turns one-time visitors into regulars. Frequent guests praise the remarkable value of the offerings, noting the significant quality improvements under new ownership without any increase in price—a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to both taste and community.
With affordable wines and popular White Claw seltzers on the menu, Mama Jack's extends its welcoming vibe to adults looking to unwind alongside a delicious meal. As customers like Melissa remark, this place truly feels like a diamond hidden in the haystack—one where food nourishes both body and soul, and where every visit feels like coming home.
For anyone seeking genuine, hearty Southern fare served with a generous helping of warmth and value, Mama Jack's in Kountze is an irresistible destination worth a detour—and likely many returns.
Okay, so this place is a diamond in the haystack. If you want home cooking for an affordable price this is the place to go. They have new owners and since they've taken over it's only gotten better! It was never bad before, but you can definitely tell an improvement in the quality of the food and the prices are still the same which is unbelievably cheap for food this good so close to home. The service has really improved as well The new owners are very nice and polite, not to mention they're in there working right beside their employees. Tonight I had the chicken fried steak and it absolutely met my expectations. It is hand battered and very much homemade. My husband had the hamburger steak with brown gravy and mashed potatoes. I wasn't able to get a picture of his because he gobbled up so fast but his empty plate speaks for itself.
Stopped in and was very impressed. Thefood is good and the prices very reasonable.
My wife and I ate the buffet Friday night. It was Valentines day so it was really busy. The BBQ crabs were as close to either what Channel Inn or the original Sartin's in Sabine Pass used to serve. Crabs were nice and full. Everything was fresh and hot. We will definitely be back.
Passed by here on the way to somewhere else, we are always looking for new places especially small town eats. Mama Jack had good reviews and a breakfast buffet. So we decided to take the drive and come back the next morning (45 minutes) we were not disappointed. Breakfast was delicious and at 8.50 a person it is unbeatable and we can't wait to come back and try dinner and a little back porch dining. Everything looks so good and with obviously so many regulars we know it will be worth the drive again and again. We can't wait to report back.
Take a detour in the road to eat here! The lunch buffet has plenty of choices. Salad bars are so hard to find, add a dessert bar we are stopping forever. Thank you for feeding us again today!
Stopped by as we were heading home from a football game. The lunch buffet was pretty good. The meatballs and gravy were amazing! The salad was fresh and the peach cobbler was very good, especially with a little dollop of vanilla ice cream. The hot foods could have been a little warmer, but I find that's a problem at most buffets. I wish I had known there was also a menu I could have ordered from, but that's not a problem. We would probably stop by again if we're ever in that area again.
Our first time going, wished we would have went sooner. Great breakfast & lunch buffet and the prices are more than reasonable. If you're ever in the area, you should stop by.
Today 8-28-25 was our first time here. Let me just say I've never been so impressed and pleased with stopping at a restaurant. From the time we walked in the staff are so friendly and welcoming you in. The food is homemade, fresh, hot,and very delicious!!!! The BEST sweet tea I've ever had at any restaurant. Service is on point you will not be disappointed when stopping to eat here. We where at 4pm Crystal was our waitress the best ever. We order chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, salad, and toast, an order fried mushrooms, a coke, and sweet tea all of this food was 41.00 and the our tip. Well worth the money large portions. I truly can't wait to go back!!!! I want to try the breakfast. We live well over an hour from here, I can tell you I will be back. Absolutely DELICIOUS and EXCELLENT SERVICE!!!!!