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Mama Shelter Downstairs, Los Angeles, CA

Mama Shelter Downstairs

3.9
3.9
299 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified
A simple and flavorsome cuisine, inspired by French and American traditions so that you feel at home.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:00–13:00 Wed–Sun 17:30–22:30 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00
  • Phone number
    (323) 785-6669
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jonathan Kim
  • Private party contact
    Reggie Markham: (323) 679-4048
  • Area
    Hollywood
  • Cross Street
    Wilcox
  • Parking Details
    Ample street parking available.**Rooftop reservations are not available online. Reservations made through open table are for MAMA's restaurant downstairs only.**
  • Entertainment
    Grab a beer and channel your inner Ronaldo or let the DJ take the wheel on Thursday, Friday Or Saturday nights. Either way you never know what's going to happen at MAMA SHELTER.We have board games in the bar available as well as an 8 man Foosball table ready for you and your friends!**Rooftop reservations are not available online. Reservations made through open table are for MAMA's restaurant downstairs only.**
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Holiday's at Mama Shelter

    US$85.00 per person

    24 Dec - 25 Dec 2023
    Join us at Mama's Kitchen this holiday for a special prix fixe menu curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Kim.
    Holiday's at Mama Shelter photo
  • NYE 5 course Pre Fixe at Mama's Kitchen

    US$125.00 per person

    31 Dec 2023 only
    Join us this New Years Eve at Mama's Kitchen for a special 5 course pre fixe menu curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Kim. Our 5 course pre fie dinner also comes with complimentary bubbles as we ring in the New Year! All guests that dine at Mama's Kitchen New Years Eve also gain free entry to our Disco Ball Madness NYE party on Mama's Rooftop! #mamashelter #newyearseve #discoballmadness
    NYE 5 course Pre Fixe at Mama's Kitchen photo
  • NYE 3 course Pre Fixe at Mama's Kitchen

    US$95.00 per person

    31 Dec 2023 only
    Join us this New Years Eve at Mama's Kitchen for a special 3 course pre fixe menu curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Kim. All guests that dine at Mama's Kitchen New Years Eve also gain free entry to our Disco Ball Madness NYE party on Mama's Rooftop! #mamashelter #newyearseve #discoballmadness
    NYE 3 course Pre Fixe at Mama's Kitchen photo

What 299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hollywood

    Great for scenic views

299 Reviews
  1. ErinW

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner with great service. Fun place to hang with friends

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  2. SecretService

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Lovely ambiance and friendly staff. We had pre-fix Thanksgiving dinner: Appetizer salad was basic and pork was too salty; entrees were flavorful but came out cold. Service was friendly but inattentive. We were considering revisiting on a different day to give their regular dinner menu a try, but the check arrived with 18% service charge included for a party of 2 and additional 3% health charge, so it's a pass. Pay your employees healthcare and leave the gratuity up to customers.

    Mama Shelter DownstairsResponded on 26 November 2023

    We are so sorry you didn't enjoy your dinner at Mama's Kitchen. We appreciate the feedback as we continue to offer the best food and service possible!

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  3. MarceloB

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente opción para el día de ThanksGiving! Muy buenas opciones de vinos!

    Mama Shelter DownstairsResponded on 26 November 2023

    Gracias por la excelente reseña!

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  4. BangerzAndNash

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. Really Good menu and drinks. Would definitely eat here again

    Mama Shelter DownstairsResponded on 26 November 2023

    We are glad you had a great time and look forward to hosting you again in the near future!

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  5. MarcosG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Good although not outstanding food and service. Too expensive!

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  6. Javen

    Charlotte

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Rude server. Did not greet us. Immediately asked how we wanted to split the bill for gratuity purposes.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Where do I start… I was given a gross dirty glass for water when seated. A sure fire health hazard. I ordered a drink and there was something floating in it. They replaced it but it shouldn’t have been there. Our original server left and the new server just showed up without introducing himself. I had to ask who he was and where was the original server. Poor customer service. Should’ve introduced himself. My guests order was cold. Mine was overpriced and undersized. We sent both back. The new orders were marginal and the “manager” had a poor attitude about their already poor service. Salt in the wound. They tacked on an 18% gratuity for this terrible experience…on my birthday. Awful awful place and poor service.

    Mama Shelter DownstairsResponded on 26 November 2023

    We're so sorry you didn't have a great experience on Mama's Rooftop. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service and the highest of quality food and appreciate your feedback.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    The vibe was nice . I just feel they should expand the rooftop menu . The drinks were great with live entertainment.

    Mama Shelter DownstairsResponded on 26 November 2023

    Thank you for the feedback - we do change our menu's seasonally so we hope to have you back in the near future to try some new menu items!

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  9. ToryC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Mama’s shelter street level dining room invites you with a lovely scent and friendly staff . The comforting intimate decor creates a relaxed attitude . There were about 7 or 8 entrees to choose from . We chose the spaghetti , snapper and the skirt steak and rice bowl. The average cost per entree is about $35-$40.00. They were not that good . The food did not taste fresh . The spaghetti was terrible . I would recommend Mama’s for drinks and appetizers only . I do not recommend ordering off their street level dining room . Our sever was great and it’s a nice place to have a date or go out with some friends , but not for dinner .

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  10. MichelleB

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went here to celebrate my husband’s birthday and it was a perfect experience. Great food and cocktails, excellent service and a very cool ambiance. The staff seemed like they were having a good time, too. We will be back the next time we are in LA!

    Mama Shelter DownstairsResponded on 26 November 2023

    We are stoked you had a great time and look foward to seeing you again next time you're in town!

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  11. MoniqueC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant served delicious small plates with unique food. The bar also had exceptional food - bao shrimp tacos and baja tacos were incredible! Definitely coming back for the ambience and tasty food!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Nee Zealand Tai Snapper was TO DIE FOR! Loved the ambience and service was great!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience3
    The overall decor and ambience was great! However, the food lacked a lot of flavor and value for the price. My husband and I were underwhelmed with all three dishes we ordered. The music was loud and fun, but it was pretty vulgar even though Mama Shelter is known for its bar & lounge.

    Mama Shelter DownstairsResponded on 26 November 2023

    We're bummed you didn't love the food. We do change our menu's seasonally so hopefully we can have you back in the future to give the food another try!

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  14. Moonbird

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate downstairs first and Stephanie, our server, was wonderful. The food was great. The ambience was awesome. 5 stars. I would come back again anytime for the DOWNSTAIRS. It was awesome! Then we went upstairs for a drink and while the view is cool, the music was WAYYYYYY too loud, and there were two bad smells, one like something moldy, and two a burning kind of smell like a bad camp fire. Both were unpleasant and actually gave me a headache, so we left. Again, the downstairs restaurant was great! Stephanie was AWESOME. Avoid upstairs if you don't like loud annoying house music and weird smells. :-)

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  15. Jajajdhda

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 August 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Very very expensive for all the small portions on the plate. Desert cookies are cold in the middle and heated on the outside. It had just come out of the fridge.

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  16. Gymwomen

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience2
    This place needs to clean the plexiglass that around the roof . The server was nice and honest .The frozen cocktails were terrible .This place is very pricey for just burger $25 . We would not recommend it place ..

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we had was delicious. I had the waffles with peaches and whipped cream. Would highly recommend!

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  18. CraigG

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 August 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Great ambiance and setting with cool, funky design and decor. Food was good, although a little overpriced. Service was not good. Made a reservation for a birthday and was told “we don’t take bookings, I’ve no idea why that’s turned on”. No table service, you order at the register and take a table number. No itemised bill was offered.

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  19. Michelle

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Rooftop experience:Mediocre food at best, friendly service, but too busy to keep things timely. Loud but there was a party going on. IF the music is going to be loud, make sure the sound and speakers are on point. Great place to go have drinks and fun though

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  20. MickeyV

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 August 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    The staff was the best part of our experience. The food was either cold, tasteless or just not good at all. I was so disappointed with the food that the only reason I’ll come back to mamas shelter is for the rooftop for overpriced Jack in the box $9 fries and a drink. We ordered street corn for $24 and it was literally 3/4 of ONE stalk of corn cut into four pieces with a sauce. The $24 octopus had five little tiny rubbery pieces that were hidden under a bunch of potatoes . The $48 mini steak entree was the only good part. The $35 half chicken has two drum sticks and half a piece of breast. It was a total rip off and they need a new chef and a an entire new menu. Now I know why there were only a few tables with people. No one wants to go spend $300 for bad food. I hope you guys change something

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  21. Natcher

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Despite having a reservation for 3 people the hostess sat 2 other walk-in tables before us. Steak was fabulous - cooked perfectly. Presentation was lovely. I wish it included more vegetables, though. There was only one small roasted piece of kale. Bread rolls were very dry. I wouldn’t order them again. The wagyu slider was ok. I asked for my bill 3 times and finally handed my credit card blindly to the server to ring through. She did not mention that the bills already include an 18% auto gratuity. This was on a table for 3 people. I don’t typically see auto-grat on bills for table of less than 6-8. I found that shocking in itself, but more shocking was that she didn’t disclose that and then watched me tip a further 18%. I didn’t realize until I got home, but the restaurant was quick to rectify that issue when I phoned in and they refunded that additional tip. For the hassle and the fact that I wasn’t overly impressed with the food I wouldn’t go back.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Felt schizophrenic. Lack of simple dishes. No drinks like, Ice Tea - etc. Everything was unnecessarily elevated, especially for the quasi-family ambiance. However, food was well prepared.

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  23. MariaD

    Cancun

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 23 July 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    Nice place. The food is not impressive, house made rolls and the corn cake are very good, apart from that, while it is obvious that they put a lot of effort on the dishes and on creating stuff, there is big room for improvement. We got sharable dishes which promised a lot, however: You cannot call “Spanish Octopus” to an octopus with little or no olive oil, not a bit of peppers, and Andean potatoes… call it california style octopus, but do not set expectations high. The pork belly is good, but definitely could be better, a few more hours of preparation would allow a better taste. The Cambodian street corn has great flavors and ideas (the sauce with lemon grass is very good), however they could enhance it to make it more satisfying.

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  24. TCO66

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 July 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our waitress was so sweet and our food was tasty!!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant's food was truly exceptional, with each dish bursting with delicious flavors. Moreover, the ambiance was simply amazing, creating a perfect setting for a delightful dining experience. Highly recommended!

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  26. DonaldS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    I had high hopes for this visit as I've been given good reviews. Reservation booking and checkin was easy. Great host. My table was comfortable and server arrived promptly. We ordered a number of small plates and I had a Bolognese. The server assistant food runner was EXCELLENT. She was prompt and professionally explained each dish. She was a highlight of the experience. My friend were uniformly disappointed in their small plates. Prawns were off, fried mushrooms tasted of oil only, pork belly was ok, tuna carpacio never arrived but was removed from the bill, rolls had no flavor other than the lightest sprinkle of salt. The Bolognese was very flavorful, excellent sauce, but we all laughed out loud at the comically small portion of pasta. I would estimate at 5 oz of spaghettini. If that is the correct portion of pasta, you are over saucing it as I had more sauce than pasta in the dish. Our server did well at the beginning, but disappeared after main entrees were served. We were never asked if we wanted a second cocktail, we were missing an item and he did not catch that at all. There was an auto gratuity of 18% added for three guests and it's cleared he relied on that.

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  27. JenniferK

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 July 2023

    overall2food5service4ambience3
    We ordered $100 worth of food for the two of us and left hungry. That’s not good enough. It’s a casual place with casual ambiance but upscale pricing. Food and service was very good, but very small and light for the price. Please note they do automatically add 18% gratuity to the bill.

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  28. Marie

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 July 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Sunday sessions on the rooftop was great. Super busy, house music vibe and nice cocktails!

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  29. PattiY

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 July 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Sunday visit was limited menu to mostly breakfast. I would have preferred more lunch items since it was 11:30 or some salad options. Otherwise it was fine.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 July 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The appetizers we ordered were great! Service was somewhat slow which was interesting to note given that the restaurant was almost empty. Oh well. Craft cocktails were fantastic but a simple well tequila soda (which wasn’t even full) costs the same as a craft cocktails ($18)??? Our risotto was late because apparently they burned it and then took over 25 mins to bring a new one; we asked for them to comp it off our tab and they happily agreed. Over all, the restaurant is meh, the rooftop is fun.

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  31. London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really love the space, downstairs and the rooftop are always a great vibe

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  32. MEeraD

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 July 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had a great brunch for my birthday at Mama Shelter. The restaurant was very accomodating and the food was fresh and delicious. We then headed upstairs to the rooftop bar which was also a great ambiance with good music. Overall loved this spot and will be back.

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  33. Alexandre

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 July 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Too noisy Small portion for the price We waited 15 minutes to be seat ( table reserved through the website )

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  34. MelanieB

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 July 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    This was my first time at this restaurant and while it has a limited menu, I thought the options were enough. It was not quite as I had anticpated. The food was tasty, portions not copious (a good thing) but service was pretty slow. There were only 2 waitstaff so quite understandable but required patience. It didn't blow my mind so I'd probably not revisit.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 July 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience3
    Thank for amazing service! Thank you for accommodating the notes we made on the reservation! We really appreciate it! Your staff is amazing!

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  36. KaylaJ

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The rolls are amazing! I could eat an entire serving myself lol. The drinks were great. The small plate selection could be better- the food was great but a little overpriced. The ambiance is very nice but can get a little noisy. I’ll definitely come back!

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  37. nancyg

    Los Angeles

    112 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on 24 June 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    A delightful brunch experience. Service doesn't get any better than this. Bravo!

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  38. Dine4SouthBay

    Los Angeles

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great place to drink and eat before going to Pantages Theatre. Only a half mile walk to and from the theatre. Seated on time, very attractive service and tasty appetizers and entrees. Moderately priced compared to other options near the Theatre. Will be back!

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  39. ChristinaB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Servers were on top of it. They had a live performer. Drinks were great and food was delicious.

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  40. Starling

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always have a great time here. Usually a lot of people and energy around the bar.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks

FAQs

Mama Shelter Downstairs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 785-6669.

Mama Shelter Downstairs is rated 3.9 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mama Shelter Downstairs

6500 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028-6216

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wilcox
  • Area
    Hollywood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:00–13:00 Wed–Sun 17:30–22:30 Sat, Sun 08:00–14:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Ample street parking available.**Rooftop reservations are not available online. Reservations made through open table are for MAMA's restaurant downstairs only.**
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jonathan Kim
  • Entertainment
    Grab a beer and channel your inner Ronaldo or let the DJ take the wheel on Thursday, Friday Or Saturday nights. Either way you never know what's going to happen at MAMA SHELTER.We have board games in the bar available as well as an 8 man Foosball table ready for you and your friends!**Rooftop reservations are not available online. Reservations made through open table are for MAMA's restaurant downstairs only.**
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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