Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so guests can set a time before arriving and head straight to the table when they come in.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Guests can choose between free street parking and a free parking lot, then walk in from the spot that is closest to the door.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet The car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are wheelchair accessible, so guests can move through arrival, dining, and restroom stops with fewer barriers.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Guests can finish the meal with a card or phone, then use the same checkout point for dine-in or takeaway orders.
- Children
- Good for kids · Kids' menu Families can plan a meal with younger diners and choose from the kids' menu after everyone is seated.
- Who comes here
- Tourists Tourists are part of the regular crowd, so visitors can expect a dining room used to out-of-town stops and casual meal plans.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Cosy · Historic · Quiet The room feels casual, cosy, historic, and quiet, so guests can settle in for a slow meal without much noise around the table.
Opening Hours
- Monday 8 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
- Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
- Friday 8 AM–10 PM
- Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
- Sunday Closed
Seafood and Southern plates
Seafood gumbo sits at the center of the kitchen, alongside down-home Southern specialties. The place has the feel of a humble, homey institution, and it serves a local specialty that fits the rhythm of Morgan City. For a first visit, that means the food leans toward familiar comfort rather than fuss. The cooking style is direct, with the kind of dishes that suit a lunch stop or a relaxed dinner.
The menu page carries the full range of dishes, so this home page keeps the focus on the kitchen’s character. What matters here is the style: seafood, Southern cooking, and plates that belong in a casual room. The name on the door matches the tone inside. It is the sort of restaurant where the food leads and the setting stays unforced.
A guest coming in for seafood gumbo can expect a meal built around a single bowl or a full plate, depending on appetite. The kitchen’s Southern side gives the room a steady, familiar anchor. See the full menu for the broader spread of dishes, then return here to keep the first impression simple: this is a place for comfort food served without ceremony. The local specialty matters because it ties the kitchen to the town, not just to a category on a page.
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About Rita Mae's Kitchen
Rita Mae's Kitchen serves down-home Southern specialties in Morgan City. Seafood gumbo sits at the center of the menu, with catfish, crab cakes, red beans and rice, and fried porkchops among the dishes that shape the line. The kitchen also turns out sweet potato pie, bread pudding, and shrimp poboy, along with crawfish etouffee and fried fish.
The room feels humble and homey. It is casual, cosy, and historic, with table service for lunch and dinner. Guests can dine in, take food to go, order delivery, or stop for a quick bite. Coffee, small plates, and dessert round out the meal, and the restaurant accepts reservations. Orders move from the table to the kitchen and back again, with hot plates and bowls set down for a meal that can unfold at an easy pace or fit into a short stop.
Rita Mae's Kitchen is open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 10 PM. Sunday is closed. The address is 711 Federal Ave in Morgan City, Louisiana. Parking includes a free street option and a free parking lot.
The restaurant is set up for a range of visits. It has wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet access. It also offers a kids' menu, good-for-kids seating, and payment by credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. A solo diner can settle in with coffee and a plate, while a group can choose separate entrees and finish with dessert.
Plan the visit
The restaurant sits at 711 Federal Ave in Morgan City. It opens Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 10 PM, then closes on Sunday. Those hours give the day a wide window for lunch, dinner, or a later stop. Reservations are accepted, which helps when the visit needs a set time.
A first-time guest can plan around the address and the day of the week. The schedule is simple to read. Arrive during the week or on Saturday, and the kitchen is open from morning to night. Sunday is the one day off. That makes the visit easy to place on a calendar before anyone heads over.
For someone building the day around a meal, the long opening hours leave room for an early lunch, a midafternoon break, or a later dinner. Reservations give the visit a fixed point. The address is straightforward to reach once the route is set, and the main page keeps the core details close at hand before the drive.
Easy ways to arrive
Rita Mae’s Kitchen supports dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. A guest can sit down for table service, take food to go, or have it brought out for another meal plan. The room is set up for casual, cosy dining, with wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and toilet for easier movement inside.
Parking is practical too. Free of charge street parking and a free parking lot are both available. Families have their own details to work with, since the restaurant is good for kids and has a kids’ menu. Payment is handled with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
A dine-in visit means walking through the entrance, finding a seat, and settling in for table service. Takeaway changes the rhythm. Delivery shifts the meal off-site. The access details, parking choices, and payment methods all support that range of plans, and the setup works for a quick stop or a longer meal with children at the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
Rita Mae's Kitchen is open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 10 PM. It is closed on Sunday. Plan lunch or dinner within those hours, and use the weekday schedule if you want a later meal.
Does the restaurant accept reservations?
Reservations are accepted. That gives guests a way to plan lunch or dinner before arriving, especially if they want a table ready at a specific time. It also helps when the visit needs a set schedule.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can pay with a card or a phone at the end of the meal. That makes checkout simple for a dine-in visit or a pickup order.
Is parking available near the restaurant?
Free of charge street parking and a free parking lot are both available. Guests can choose the spot that fits the day’s traffic and walk in from there. Parking is part of the visit, not something to sort out after arrival.
Is the restaurant suitable for children?
The restaurant is good for kids and has a kids' menu. Families can plan a meal with child-friendly choices at the table. The setting also works for a casual lunch or dinner with younger diners.
What kinds of meals does the kitchen serve?
The kitchen serves lunch and dinner, plus dessert and coffee. The menu centers on comfort food, quick bite options, small plates, and local specialty dishes such as seafood gumbo. Guests can choose a full meal or keep the visit lighter.
