Mama Jean's Restaurant, Southern restaurant in Little River, South Carolina
Mama Jean's Restaurant is a Southern eatery in Little River that serves breakfast cafeteria-style on weekdays and expands into a full buffet on weekends. The operation includes both dine-in and takeout options throughout the day.
Founded in 1994 by Mike and Emily Speros, the restaurant established itself as a destination for traditional Southern cooking in the Little River area. Over the years, it has remained committed to serving authentic regional recipes.
The place reflects the regional food traditions of the Lowcountry through its menu of shrimp and grits, barbecue, and other Southern staples. These dishes connect visitors to the way people in this area have eaten for many years.
The restaurant is located on Highway 90 East and operates daily from early morning until early afternoon. Both dine-in and takeout service are available throughout the day.
The Sunday buffet offers a wide selection including shrimp, fish, turkey with dressing, barbecue, ham, and fried chicken all in one visit. This generous spread draws regular visitors who come to sample multiple regional specialties in a single meal.
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