About
Jem's Take A Plate is a fast food restaurant located in Portsmouth, Virginia. It started out as a small family restaurant and banquet hall, but has since grown to become a well-known local staple. Whether for a quick bite or a lively celebration, the restaurant has served locals and visitors alike for over 15 years. With its inviting atmosphere and delicious food, Jem's Take A Plate is sure to be a winning choice for any occasion.
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I got baked chicken wings with yams and collard/cabbage mix. The vegetables could of used more seasoning, but everything was really good! It was prepared quickly too.
First off let me say this is my third time at this place during a 9-month period. Everytime I'm came there was always something with my food. Secondly every time I've been here my food taste like it then warm up some two days before. Lastly I was disappointed for the third time and I will not be returning under no circumstances. However the food was not good at all. Also I ordered two pork chops rice and gravy mac and cheese and cabbage. The total came up to $50. You talkin about somebody mad oh boy oh boy I was better off going to go to golden corral. I love my black people but this is not a place I would recommend not even to my dog. You have been warned enter at your own risk!!
Hmm. Not sure about this one. $9.50 for lunch (one entree, one side)... The food wasn't bad at all. Admittedly, I thought I played it safe. I ordered meatloaf and cabbage, and tried the bread pudding. It weird when places show you the food before they bag it up lol. Like, if you're dissatisfied they can use that against you, "you approved of it when they showed it to you". I mean, maybe they should look at it themselves and determine if it's up to their standards or not, if they have any, that is. But I digress lol. The meatloaf portion wasn't impressive for what it is and it didn't seem homemade. It had the consistency of a processed meatloaf you'd buy from a store or wholesale club. (Mushroom?) gravy was good but again I think it was homemade. Who am I to think homemade soul food exists anymore lol? It's hard to screw up cabbage so it was good. The cornbread was a nice size. It's of the jiffy+mayo recipe I believe. Bread pudding was good. It was day-old cold (refrigerated).
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | Closed |
| Wednesday: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | Closed |
| Friday: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
