Mockingbird Oakland

4.7

795 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Mockingbird, located in the heart of downtown Oakland features a menu "Inspired by Italy, Made in California": a shareable, dynamic menu with its soul in Italy and feet firmly planted in our home of California. Mockingbird is a place with a vibrant, informal atmosphere with great service and stellar food and drinks; a spot to grab a drink and catch up with a few friends, as well as a place to celebrate life's milestones with the entire family.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 290-0331
Website
http://www.mockingbirdoakland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Melissa Axelrod
Catering
We offer off-site catering. For more information please contact events@mockingbirdoakland.com
Private party facilities
Mockingbird is available for large parties, cocktail gatherings, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. We have a beautiful mezzanine overlooking the main floor that can seat up to thirty people, while the complete restaurant can seat up to one hundred. For more information please contact events@mockingbirdoakland.com
Private party contact
Melissa Axelrod: (510) 290-0331

Location
416 13th St, Oakland, CA 94612-2602
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Between Broadway & Franklin
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
We are located just steps away from 12th St. City Center BART.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

795 Reviews

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MarianneB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
What a great surprise. We were there for a business lunch and I will tell friends that live in Oakland about it. Found it online after a search.
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brandonh
San Francisco
48 reviews
vip
3.0
48 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Great service, tasty food, but there should.be side dishes with the entrees.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe. Great staff. Great food and drinks. Would def come here again and would def recommend to others! The garlic bread and lasagna were flawless.
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ReginaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Mockingbird. We shared the burrata appetizer and it was delightful. I had the mussels for my main - the flavors were unexpected, perfect, and the spice level was just right. We shared the bread pudding, strawberry shortcake, and guittard chocolate budino for dessert and they were special in their own way. Don't sleep on the cocktails, they're a must try. I enjoyed The Community Garden, the flavor is difficult to describe but I definitely recommend.
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SFO2DCGloria
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I made a reservation for two for lunch. I ordered the meatballs and my friend ordered the lasagna. The food was phenomenal! So tasty, great service and wonderful play list playing in the background made the ambiance very cool. I highly recommend you book your table!
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CordulaD
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic downtown restaurant!! We went for our wedding anniversary and loved the food, the ambience, and the friendly staff!!
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JOHNW
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely place to get a little dressed up to celebrate our son’s 13th birthday party. Great food, service and vibe.
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GilbertoE
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great spot. Food was pretty good. Totally recommend. Brussels sprouts and steak are great.
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time2eat
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very nice location. Food and drinks were very good
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Ceanna
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time to Mockingbird for lunch, we got a few starters, a salad and two entrees- all were delicious! I will definitely be going back for lunch or dinner!
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MorePlease
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
The Main dining area was nice but we were seated in the upstairs loft, which is more an after-thought for additional seating. Despite for having made our reservation a week ahead of time, and the restaurant being half empty when we arrived, we were sat in the back of the upstairs loft where you lost all the ambience. We ordered 2 appetizers and 3 cocktails. . Despite having very nice descriptions and looking forward to trying many of the menu items, the tastes were average. They presented well, but the taste/flavor wasn’t impressive. The high costs of each item was a let down once you had your first bite. It’s not that it’s terrible food, just that’s it’s not great which means the let down is in the value. I’ll pay almost anything for great food that makes me want more and more and puts a smile on my face. So it’s not the price alone, it’s when you pay a lot for average tasting food and find that across multiple dishes. I will say my friend had the benzino fish, which he says was exceptional.
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EllenP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great neighborhood gem. We were visiting from LA - and our friend who is an artist in Oakland recommended this restaurant. We walked there from our hotel and was warmly greeted by the Host. The restaurant was buzzing with a mix of families, friends, and business people. There is a full bar but it is a more pleasant vibe rather than too loud and trendy or too stuffy. The food was great and the menu varied for many different tastes. We loved our server and we also liked the cocktails. It was reasonably priced so you could frequent it regularly (if we lived locally). I know our friend goes there often.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent waiter. Delicious food. Would definitely dine here again
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ErikaS
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful spot located across from the Oakland Tribune building. Great staff, great food, great drinks! Many vegan options as well even though we’re not vegan.
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Ingrid
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
I am happy there is a spot like this in downtown Oakland. Eating outside was surprisingly pleasant and quiet. Food was very good. My friend and I shared an entree salad and the lasagna. Service was very good.
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LynnS
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this spot. Tuna carpaccio and lasagna were fantastic. Drinks amazing. Service outstanding.
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DmitriG
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was scrumptious and our waiter was attentive, got the Brussels sprouts, risotto and burger, and finished with the bread pudding. Overall sweet and tangy flavors.
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ErendiraH
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely impressed! We are returning, All 4 of us enjoyed the dinner and drinks . We are 3 locals and we happy , felt safe and getting an Uber right in front was the best !! Thank you
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KyleM
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was awesome, made us feel welcome, and comfortable. Food was great, we had the lasagna and pasta carbonara for our main course. We started off with the salmon bruschetta and brussel sprouts. For dessert we had the banana bread pudding and affogato. We will come back again.
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RickD
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was fantastic. Great salads and the chicken parm was sensational. God wine list and great attentive staff.
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JoeB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
I have come repeatedly and always enjoyed it. came with a regular group.
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JeanH
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service from James. Would've liked a few more menu options incl. soup or a cheese plate. Wish the sprout & mushrooms weren't deep fried.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best all around dining experience …everything was on point! Will return to try other dishes. A great night out🩷
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! Everything was amazing! From the moment we stepped in to the very end, everything was top notch. The vibe, the food, the service, everything exceeded my expectations and was possibly the best restaurant I’ve been to in over a year. The rhubarb burrata was my favorite. I don’t even care for vegetables but the asparagus was so good I was fighting my husband for more. We couldn’t choose from the entrees so we each had a pasta and shared the meatballs. For dessert we had the panna cotta and bread pudding, both were great. I don’t remember the severs names (I think Scott & Derrick?) but they were also great. This is now our favorite date night spot! We will definitely be back.
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FrankR
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a really enjoyable evening. Everything was perfect… drinks, food, and especially our server, Nesbeth. She added to the great vibes of the place and made our evening special.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time at mockingbird. Great variety and great quality on appetizers and main courses as well as drinks.
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TrishK
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great place! We had a business dinner with 9 people, and they were happy to accommodate us at short notice. Great atmosphere!
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StephanJ
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
An experience to forget. Nice welcome at the front door but that was it. The service was very slow, the food was cold and tasteless. And on top of that, very expensive for just the mains we’ve ordered.
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Jenn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere inside and out. We sat outside. Fantastic service, and team work. The food was superb! The Branzino was so good. Our whole group was happy!
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MarthaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is outstanding and the prix fix menu removes decision making fatigue, which I greatly appreciated! Fabulous wines as well given the discerning knowledge of the Bay Grape team!
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Zbzbzb
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely service and attention from all members of staff - great food!
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Dhin
San Francisco
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great evening at Mockingbird. Hadn’t been here in years. The food was excellent, the ambience was great and the servers and maitre’d were personable and attentive. Will not let so much time go by before our next visit:
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Wayne23
Miami
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great visit and loved the Branzino , will be back
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DonaldS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and attentive service. Informal dining room. Perfect spot for dining before shows at the Fox or Paramount Theatres
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Oaklandfoodie
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a lovely dinner. Staff could not have been more attentive, food was delicious and different. The only thing not great was the noise level. But that did not spoil our meal! Be sure to order the garlic bread. Fantastic!
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Got the branzino and the Brussels sprouts were SO Good! Will definitely be back
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SandiD
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service, food, cocktails and wines, and everything else. Can't wait to go again!
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LaurenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food was amazing. The waiter was honest about customer favorites.
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Kristi
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food is good, noise can get pretty loud. Be sure to have patience, service is very slow but in a chill vibe way, not in an incompetent way. Mockingbird was perfect for our team bonding over dinner.
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Reko
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff was very accommodating and allowed our party to sit and talk for two hours. The tuna melt was the best tuna sandwich I have ever eaten. I miss the egg salad sandwich that they used to have, but the tuna won over my taste buds! The mushroom sandwich looked very delicious too. I would definitely recommend a trip to this cozy Oakland gem.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mockingbird Oakland using the Order Online button. Mockingbird Oakland also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 290-0331.

Mockingbird Oakland is rated 4.7 stars by 795 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

416 13th St, Oakland, CA 94612-2602

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between Broadway & Franklin
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
We are located just steps away from 12th St. City Center BART.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Melissa Axelrod
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mockingbirdoakland.com/
Phone number
(510) 290-0331
Catering
We offer off-site catering. For more information please contact events@mockingbirdoakland.com
Private party facilities
Mockingbird is available for large parties, cocktail gatherings, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. We have a beautiful mezzanine overlooking the main floor that can seat up to thirty people, while the complete restaurant can seat up to one hundred. For more information please contact events@mockingbirdoakland.com
Private party contact
Melissa Axelrod: (510) 290-0331

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Mockingbird Oakland

Permanently Closed

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Popular dishes

Lasagna

Garlic Bread

Grace's Meatballs

Menu

What 795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Mockingbird Oakland offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mockingbird Oakland restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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