The Mockingbird Nashville

Name: The Mockingbird Nashville
Address: 121A 12th Ave North, Nashville, TN, United States, 37203
Telephone: (615) 741-9900
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2155 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Modern Diner. Global Fare. Delicious Fun. This is The Mockingbird. Led by talented culinary duo executive chef / partner Brian Riggenbach and front-of-house extraordinaire / partner Mikey Corona, The Mockingbird offers a menu of comfort classics with a global twist and an ambiance of art deco diner whimsy. Walls are covered in beautiful custom-made wallpaper, painted tin tiles on the ceiling, windows open to two patios as weather allows and a larger-than-life mirrored bird sculpture overlooking the dining room. And then there’s the food and drink! Munch on a Mockingburger or Mac N Cheese (aka Feeling Grate!) while sipping an Old-Fashioned-ish or a Punchin’ Bag (ask about it – they are famous!). We also love hosting group events! We have a private dining room, an upstairs dining room and an enclosed patio, all perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties plus business lunches and corporate dinners. Y’all come see us! **Reservation cancelation policy is strictly enforced**

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, American
Hours of operation
Brunch
Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
Dinner
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 741-9900
Website
http://www.mockingbirdnashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Brian Riggenbach
Catering
Need lunch for an office meeting? Hosting an event at your house? We have you covered! Custom menus are available for evening events and wedding receptions. Check out our website for more info: mockingbirdnashville.com/private-dining-catering/ or email us: events:mockingbirdnashville.com. Let us bring The Mockingbird to you!
Private party facilities
From corporate dinners and business meetings to birthday gatherings and bridal luncheons, The Mockingbird is the perfect spot to host your next event!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (844) 517-5418

Location
121A 12th Ave North Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
The Gulch
Cross street
12th & Porter
Parking details
Self Street Parking and Various Paid Lot Parking options around the area. $12 parking in Whole Foods parking garage
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

I Dip, You Dip, We Dip^ ^^$16.00
Housemade chips, pita, warm spinach & artichoke dip w/ parmesan cheese
Rice, Rice, Baby^$12.00
Pimento cheese (5pc) arancini, pickled pepper, grilled scallion, chamoy
Don't Worry, Brie Happy^$12.00
Grilled cheese (4pc), whipped brie, jalapeño jam, chimichurri
Belly of the Feast$16.00
Chopped pork belly sisig, calamansi, jalapeno, fried egg, garlic aioli. Try this dish vegan! Tofu cubes, jalapeno, vegan aioli, red & green bell pepper
When Kale Cheeses Over^ ^^$14.00
Baby kale & mixed green salad, asparagus, fava beans, pistachio, sumac vinaigrette, feta
Tatchos^$14.00
Lamb chili, beer cheddar, tater tots, scallion, crema
Love Me At My Wurst$12.00
Pork-ginger bratwurst corn dog, beer mustard, spicy ketchup
You Oughta Burrata^ ^^$16.00
Avocado, tomato, cucumber & burrata, gooseberry piri piri, passionfruit-mint mojo

Plates - Large

The Bird is the Word$28.00
Chicken fried chicken thighs, chorizo gravy, salsa verde mashed potatoes
Pasta La Vista^$25.00
Herb-lemon cream sauce, campanelle pasta, roasted mushroom, caramelized onion, goat cheese
So Sofishticated^^$36.00
Pan-seared rainbow trout*, Spanish pork chorizo, cannellini beans, pedro ximenez vinegar sauce
Cauli-Me Maybe^$22.00
Cauliflower steak, cauliflower sumac-puree, tomato sofrito
The Mockingburger^ ^^$15.00
Double cheeseburger, American cheese, charred onion, fancy sauce, fries
Seoul Purpose$29.00
Bulgogi style hanger steak*, fried egg*, potato latke waffle
Ooohhhh Barbacoa^^$29.00
Boneless short rib, quinoa, green goddess, arugula, glazed carrot, adobo jus
Prime Time^^$54.00
16 oz. ribeye steak*, meyer lemon butter, chimichurri potatoes
The Fancy Pig^^$27.00
Berkshire pork loin, red curry-mustard jus, warm lettuce, braised leek, peas, sunflower seeds

For the Table

Mashed Potatoes^$7.00
Butter, cream, mashed potatoes
Brussels Sprouts^ ^^$12.00
Honey sherry gastrique
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes^ ^^$8.00
Rosemary, garlic, EVOO
Mac & Cheese^$12.00
cheddar, gruyere, manchego

What 2,155 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Nashville
Contemporary American
Nashville
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MichaelO
Phoenix
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food2service5ambience4
Stylish place with very good service, but the food was not noteworthy. The highlight was a small plate of brie grilled cheese bites with a chimichurri sauce. Very tasty. Large plate (cauliflower steak) was WAY too big and undistinguished except for its size. Small plate ginger bratwurst corndog was decent but bland; this was more a German-style brat, finely ground an lightly seasoned, while American brats tend to be more coarsely ground and flavorful. Small plate mac and cheese was unremarkable. Two drinks each (Caffeine-me and the OldFashioned-ish for him, a spicy jalapeno drink and a glass of wine for her) and tip brought the total to $166, plus another 20 bucks to park. Pretty plainly overpriced. We could have had a more interesting dinner in 12 South or in Hillsboro Village for less, I reckon, and saved $20 in parking.
CE
CasieE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service2ambience3
First off…Food was dynamite. The service was very robotic and the server had little to offer. Perhaps he was tired so it is what it is. I believe the atmosphere was pretty good but we were so cramped in, it was tough to enjoy. It seemed like it was an assembly line type experience of you were with a larger group (we were 8).I would have loved to have enjoyed a view of the city rather then to be smooshed into a corner. The food was really dynamite though!
JC
JackieC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and delicious food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great food, great service and really fun drinks!
OR
OriolR
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Fabulous little spot off the beaten path. Wonderful service from beginning to end. The food is delicious.
KP
KelP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, incredible setting and vibe, knowledgeable, attentive, and engaging staff. Can’t wait to go back!
A
Afterglow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Fun atmosphere! Food and drinks were great. I will definitely be back for brunch.
KR
KariR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and fantastic food. We came for a business dinner and loved the vibe!
RM
RogerM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food were good.
SJ
SarahJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We really enjoyed our entire evening at the Mockingbird. We were very impressed with the food. It was unique and delicious. There was something for everyone at our table. We can't wait to go back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Mother’s Day
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
It was fantastic. The burger was very good. Highly recommend the tots as a side. I wish I got something else a bit lighter just because it was brunch but I don’t regret a thing. I also allowed the server full reign over my main course choice. Bacon and a fried egg are a must if you get the burger. Great cocktails. GET EVERY DESSERT AND EVERY APPETIZER!!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went with our family for Mother’s Day and it was perfect. They are so accommodating to children, and we even have allergies in our group. The food was delightful and the service was incredible. We’ll be back!
JF
JustinF
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Mothers Day and no one said "Happy Mothers Day"- wow! Food was so-so. this was the second time we have eaten there and probably last. Service and ambience were disappointing.
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Derek
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife, 2 kids (8 yr old and 6 month old) for Mother’s Day brunch. Great experience from beginning to end. Cinnamon roll “starter” was amazing, my wife had the steak sandwich, and I had the “Flock Yes” (which was the best item but all were great). Overall vibe was good and our server was GREAT. One thing to note…PARK IN WHOLE FOODS. Mockingbird validates their parking so it’s $13 for 2 hours (vs $35 in the open lot next to Mockingbird).
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff helped make our daughter’s 16th so lovely and memorable! Our waitress was excellent and went above and beyond to seamlessly manage both of our tables for the event. The other patrons were also in such a festive mood and the whole evening was such fun! Thank you!!
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Foodie
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. It was really difficult to hear my dinner companions. Might be a good idea to put some more fabric In the room etc. All good was excellent. Great cocktail list.
f
foodie
Indiana
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Would have liked more salad options. The food we had was good. Parking is a problem though. Luckily we read the posted signs.
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Lili
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came in for an early dinner the other night, and could not be more impressed with the atmosphere, service, food, and drinks. Everything was perfect, service was prompt, and our waitress was fantastic. Always love dining here, or grabbing a cocktail with friends.
CC
ChelseaC
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We enjoyed my Mom’s birthday dinner at Mockingbird. The staff took great care in setting the table with a card and complementary glass of Prosecco. Food was very good, and the service was excellent.
MD
MarthaD
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
Poor service, never refilled our coffee, checked on our entrees after presented to us. One meal was outstanding, the other meal was overcooked, hard and looked worse that something you would get at a fast food restaurant. Our cinnamon roll was not warm. The atmosphere was lovely.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and loved the decor. Had Annie for a waitress and she was delightful with a great sense of humor. One of the owners brought our desserts….EVERYONE works hard here. We loves our time at The Mockingbird!
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mistylou
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and the food was perfect. The server was very knowledgeable of the food and drinks. We were able to park at Whole Foods and get our parking validated. Great evening.
RH
RobertaH
St. Louis
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
We enjoyed our dinner at The Mockingbird, but we didn't LOVE it. All dishes were ok, just adequate, but not exceptional. Service was the same, our waiter was fine, nothing wrong, but nothing outstanding.
JR
JessicaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative names for uniquely flavored dishes! We started with the Rice Rice Baby as a shared appetizer. The Belly of the Feast was my favorite — tasty and served as a small plate entree! The Barbacoa and Cauliflower large plate entrees were perfect for the meat lover and vegetarian at the table. Ended the meal with the delicious banana/peanut butter/chocolate pie as well as a crispy complimentary cookie for the birthday guest.
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Elizabeth
Nashville
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food5service4ambience4
The brunch menu was interesting. Our food was good and the plates delivered to nearby tables looked amazing as well. The ambiance is nice, however it was incredibly LOUD. We were placed between two bachelorette tables-one was bigger and very loud. People at that table were yelling to people at the other end on the long table. We could not even hear our server when she tried to talk to us. It seemed other tables were trying to talk over them which made it even louder. It was awful. They could have asked the large group to be considerate of other patrons. We ordered bubbles in a bag which was fun but the spicy margarita did not have the spice-they forgot the jalapeño so it was just a mango margarita. The beverages came after our food arrived and we had to ask about them. Parking is not ideal but that’s Nashville. Unfortunately, there is nothing else in the area to make use of the money spent on parking. Despite the food being good and the overall atmosphere of the building is nice, I doubt we would return because of the loudness. It ruined the meal for us.
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Lisa
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Really great food, amazing service, cute space that just misses being well done. Worth a visit though!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Service: the best! Food, not so much. Brunch menu kind of boring, and one of the only interesting dishes was not good at all. The Au Jus had an off flavor, probably because they make it with tomatoes. It was unfortunate because the sandwich really needed it. Our server made up for it all though, super friendly and entertaining. Maybe the dinner options are better.
AB
AlannaB
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stellar food! Service was great and we were well taken care of.
MB
MichaelB
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Good dining, not as “upscale” as some indicate, more of an “eclectic” menu/experience but still good. Staff is great, food options ambitious but ultimately just “good” not great.
C
Christopher
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food came out fast! Almost too fast, but it tasted amazing!
PB
PaigeB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Atmosphere, food, drinks, and service were all spectacular. Very well priced for the quality. Also no wait compared to many of the other restaurants near by
CV
CVM1
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our out of town friends LOVED it! Dinner here never disappoints.
LC
LeeannC
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. Delicious food. I liked how the tables were not super close to each other. My only suggestion foe them would be to add a green side option...(broccoli, asparagus, green beans. )
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambience!!
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Faith
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very small place that's casual and lively. Everything we had was delicious. The "for the table" and dessert portions are HUGE, so definitely share.
AB
AmyB
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and food! I loved the cauliflower steak, yummy!!
S
Sheri
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in Nashville for a concert and saw recommendations for Mockingbird. The positive reviews didn’t disappoint. What a fantastic meal, with excellent service! We shared the Belly of the Feast small plate, which was outstanding and quite interesting. It is sort of a lettuce wrap concept with pork belly. Yummy! We also had The Bird is the Word and Seoul Purpose and both dishes were amazing. This restaurant pays close attention to the tiniest of details and the end result is high quality, incredible food. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Mockingbird.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good food wish the menu was a little bigger. I was expecting to try a few things but sadly they were only available on the weekends. Parking lot next to restaurant is extremely overpriced $39 for two hours
PC
PattiC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined on the outside patio, and it was lovely. We ordered several small plates to share, and all were yummy.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

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The Mockingbird Nashville does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

The Mockingbird Nashville is rated 4.7 stars by 2155 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

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121A 12th Ave North Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Cross street
12th & Porter
Neighborhood
The Gulch
Hours of operation
Brunch
Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm
Dinner
Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Self Street Parking and Various Paid Lot Parking options around the area. $12 parking in Whole Foods parking garage
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Riggenbach
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mockingbirdnashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 741-9900
Catering
Need lunch for an office meeting? Hosting an event at your house? We have you covered! Custom menus are available for evening events and wedding receptions. Check out our website for more info: mockingbirdnashville.com/private-dining-catering/ or email us: events:mockingbirdnashville.com. Let us bring The Mockingbird to you!
Private party facilities
From corporate dinners and business meetings to birthday gatherings and bridal luncheons, The Mockingbird is the perfect spot to host your next event!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (844) 517-5418

The Mockingbird Nashville

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Private dining

Additional information

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Brussels Sprouts

Mb Salad

Pasta La Vista

Plates - Small

I Dip, You Dip, We Dip^ ^^$16.00

Rice, Rice, Baby^$12.00

Don't Worry, Brie Happy^$12.00

Belly of the Feast$16.00

When Kale Cheeses Over^ ^^$14.00

Tatchos^$14.00

Love Me At My Wurst$12.00

You Oughta Burrata^ ^^$16.00

Plates - Large

The Bird is the Word$28.00

Pasta La Vista^$25.00

So Sofishticated^^$36.00

Cauli-Me Maybe^$22.00

The Mockingburger^ ^^$15.00

Seoul Purpose$29.00

Ooohhhh Barbacoa^^$29.00

Prime Time^^$54.00

The Fancy Pig^^$27.00

For the Table

Mashed Potatoes^$7.00

Brussels Sprouts^ ^^$12.00

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes^ ^^$8.00

Mac & Cheese^$12.00

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