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Mockingbird, Charlottesville, VA

Mockingbird

4.7 (3)
$30 and under
Southern
421 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5763

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Mockingbird: Where Southern Charm Meets Virginia Bounty

Located in Charlottesville's Belmont neighborhood, Mockingbird is a destination for those who appreciate Southern cuisine with a modern twist. Chef Melissa Close-Hart, an Alabamian, passionately crafts a menu that highlights Virginia's fresh, seasonal ingredients while honoring Southern flavors.

Step into our beautifully restored 19th-century building and enjoy a lively bar and inviting atmosphere. Sunlight fills the space, showcasing exposed brick walls and elegant wood floors. Choose between cozy indoor seating or vibrant outdoor patio to soak in the neighborhood's charm.

Our menu features Southern classics reimagined with creativity. Start with our signature biscuit basket, served with honey butter, pepper jelly, and apple butter. For appetizers, try the fried green tomatoes with whipped pimento cheese or crispy Double H Farms pork belly. For main course, savor our Southern shrimp and grits, featuring NOLA-style BBQ shrimp.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Cajun
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    At Mockingbird Restaurant, we offer private event spaces ideal for any type of celebration. The space can accommodate a sit down dinner for up to 48 people or a stand up reception for up to 150 guests. Visit mockingbird-cville.com and follow “Private Events” tab for more information on availability and packages.
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Cross street
    Corner of Monticello Rd & Douglas Ave. Parking lot entrance off of Doug
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • UVA Graduation Weekend

    $65.00 per person

    May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025
    Congratulations class of 2025! Join us at Mockingbird for your Graduation Celebration! Dine in our cozy Belmont restaurant and allow our expert team make your celebration a night to remember. Two seatings available each night (5:00 & 7:30) on Friday, Saturday & Sunday (5/16-5/18). We will be offering a unique 3-course dinner (choices on each course) for $65 per person (drinks, tax & gratuity not included). Our regular menu is not offered during graduation weekend. We require a credit card to hold your reservation. We will not charge anything to your card now, it’s simply to hold your reservation. Cancellations after March 1st will result in a $20 per person fee. Please let us know of any accommodations your party may need (booster seats, high chairs, wheelchair accessibility, etc). Also, please count any high chairs into final count (ie. 6 adults + 1 high chair = 7 guests). Parties over 12ppl may be sat at two adjacent tables. We will try our best to accommodate all guests to one table. Visit www.mockingbird-cville.com to see menu. Or email melissa@mockingbird-cville.com if you have any questions.

What people are saying

Mockingbird reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

3 Reviews
  1. Danielle

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic evening out with friends. We ordered the fried scallops app which exceeded expectations with perfectly cooked scallops inside a fine crispy crust—I could have ordered it as my entree it was that good. We also started with a biscuit basket (seriously you need to get it), pork belly, and a delicious falafel app. One of us had the veg head app sampler, two got steak, and I got the entree special flank steak. The only bad thing was we didn’t have room for dessert and I love their banana pudding so that hurt my heart a bit.

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  2. Carl

    Richmond7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I are repeat customers and this is one of our favorite places in Cville. This time we took our daughter and grandson who had never been there before. Nothing but positive feedback. The new menu is great. The crab dip appetizer is a hit. Be sure to save room for dessert.

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  3. Daniel

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The classic roast beef and shrimp and grits are every bit worth the cost. Thursday is especially fun as they have half-price bottles of wine all night. The happy hour at 4 dollars for a German import was just as great. I will be back for more southern-cooked foods I promise.

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FAQs

Mockingbird offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 465-6131.

Mockingbird is rated 4.7 stars by 3 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mockingbird

421 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5763

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Monticello Rd & Douglas Ave. Parking lot entrance off of Doug
  • Neighborhood
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Cajun
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    At Mockingbird Restaurant, we offer private event spaces ideal for any type of celebration. The space can accommodate a sit down dinner for up to 48 people or a stand up reception for up to 150 guests. Visit mockingbird-cville.com and follow “Private Events” tab for more information on availability and packages.
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