Located near downtown Hampton and around the corner from the historic Hampton University is
Tuesday through Friday a buffet is set up but the menu changes daily. On Sunday a lunch buffet also occurs. Among the better items on the menu are the fried chicken, mac & cheese, red beans, pig feet and fresh marinated veggies. My sister liked that the fried whiting was not predictable in the flavor department and lightly battered. My mother, a southern pro at cooking appreciated the pig feet were not sticky and found the zucchini struck a balance of not being overcooked. However, I found the zucchini a bit soft but not mushy. For dessert, we have a classic bread pudding served with a delicious lemon sauce. Mary Helen's also has an entertaining slate of activities including Jazz on Thursday nights and Karoake on Friday nights.
