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

2521 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

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 104 times today

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Options

Private dining

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Additional information

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 2,521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Nashville
Contemporary American
Nashville
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AmieP
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Cute place. Service was slow. Cinnamon rolls were amazing! Creative dishes. Not a place for picky eaters!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were spoiled by a complimentary signature dish from the chef and a delicious dessert! Our server, Logan, was the perfect balance of scarce and always on hand when we needed them! The whole experience felt incredibly personal and also like we were being treated as VIPs! 10/10 would recommend again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super cute brunch spot! Food was all delicious and portions were large!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at the Mockingbird and was floored. Had the hangar steak and it was awesome. My group had other entrees and they were equally great. Service was first class and the bar drinks were just right. We live in the Gulch and we will be going back!
NT
NancT
Nashville
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious! Delightful! Excellent food, excellent service!!
CC
CynC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING FOOD, DRINKS AND STAFF WAS EXTREMELY NICE
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
Birthday 50th trip . We traveled from out of town. The food was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Bart was amazing. He was so patient and never made us feel rushed. The food was also delicious and the ambience is perfect. 10/10 recommend
M
Mary
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, efficient and friendly service! Great place to enjoy dinner with friends!
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drink! Service was wonderful! They were very accommodating! Food and drinks were different but delicious! Definitely on my list of places to go again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Famyof 5 adults!! Wonderful food great service!! ♥️
A
Aka3roses
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and our server was fabulous!
KG
KimberlyG
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great convenient location only a few blocks from the hustle and bustle of Broadway honky tonks. The menu is "right-sized" with wonderful entrees from the chef.
R
Rufus
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
Very loud - hard to have a conversation. Service was poor - completely ignored our table whilst tending to another much larger table repeatedly. Failed to refill water or ask if we wanted more drinks or refills. Food was average overall - don’t bother with the doughnut there are far better to be had elsewhere, plantain hash was good, burger was average, fries were well seasoned, steak sandwich was okay. Nothing was a standout.
CM
CM82
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food and cocktails.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner date location in Nashville. Very friendly and attentive staff. The owner personally delivered the amazing desserts. Very nice touch. And overall excellent experience.
MK
MarkK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food very good, but not extraordinary. Service ok. Not special. Too many excellent restaurants in Nashville for me to recommend this average one.
S
Stephanie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We shared 3 small plates. The beet salad was amazing!!
KM
KellyMc
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Mockingbird! I had clients in town and we are looking to do restaurant buyouts for their program in the fall so had to bring them in! They absolutely loved it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Would definitely go again!
t
tinapais
San Diego
79 reviews
vip
3.0
79 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
The menu was very limited. It leaned towards lunch not dinner house. I ordered the pasta, it was a very small dish, with no sides. It’s was just ok. Not what I expected from two well know chefs.
J
Jbrewq
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience, pork belly is fantastic! Will be back.
MB
MelB
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
First visit was for dinner with another couple. The server was knowledgeable and helpful. We ordered several small plates to start. Started with the Punch bags! That’s a must! Grilled cheese incredible Burrata excellent The bratwurst corn dog….holy cow! Spinach artichoke dip…it was good…but would pass on it next time! Hanger Steak with potato latke….I’d eat it again today Tuna over pasta….looked delicious Chicken with chorizo gravy and potatoe…nice spicy dish- delicious The burger….was a big winner! We’ll def be back!
AB
AdrianneB
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We truly enjoyed dinner at Mockingbird during a quick visit to Nashville. The mini Brie grilled cheese, Pork Belly lettuce wraps and burger were all fabulous. Our server Chris was fun and attentive and we enjoyed the relaxed chill vibes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Food was so so.
HM
HenryM
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, really good food, and modern atmosphere. Coincidentally, Pete Buttigieg was a few tables away.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is great! The decor and ambiance were beautiful. The food was incredible. Overall I would highly recommend this gem if you’re looking to get away from the madness down on Broadway!
RF
RichardF
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here. Very good food. Ambiance is cool. Will def go back!
BE
BillE
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was the perfect setting to celebrate my husband’s birthday with close friends. Intimate atmosphere, delicious & unique dishes & attentive service.
JB
JoyB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We arrived for our reservation, were seated promptly and had wonderful service. The food was delicious and well prepared. Would love to see a wider range of music, but everything else was perfect!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
On a visit to Nashville with a prospective college student, we chose Mockjngbird because it had availability. Absolutely blown away by the food! The grilled cheese bites, chicken & mashed potatoes, and Brussell sprouts were amazing! One of our favorite meals…ever! Service was fantastic. Such a welcoming, kind vibe. 100% will go again next time in Nashville.
R
Rrkr
E. Tennessee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
It’s a worldly restaurant. Very millennial vibe. Food was good but such high reviews for this place may be a little inflated. I did not go upstairs but we sat down stairs and they seat you close to other tables so once it starts getting crowded it’s hard to carry on a private conversation.
MM
MartyM
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
A nice change from broadway shenanigans but easy to find and pleasant evening. Summer treated us well👍
CC
CarrieC
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had great service and very good food. It was a very pleasant surprise as we hadn’t been there before. Price was slightly high for what it was, but we understand that’s due to the location. One thing I did notice is that the floor of the dining room was very unclean.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Ben was so kind & attentive. The food was incredible, ESPECIALLY the pork belly sisig and the mini grilled brie sandwiches. Loved my drink - a pomegranate and orange punchin’ bag. Ambiance was a mix of trendy, romantic, and cozy. We are only here visiting, but when we do come back, Mockingbird is at the top of the list!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
This restaurant has perfect and knowledgeable staff and delicious tasting food. Perfect spot before a concert. We loved the short ribs, Seoul purpose, and the nutty nanner dessert was extremely rich and delicious.
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Will
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent! The chicken was tasty and the rib was melt in your mouth. The Mac and cheese was delicious! Service and ambiance was great. Overall 10/10.
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lrslac
St. Louis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our experience. The space was great, food was great, service was great. It’s a little on the pricier side, but good for a little treat.
KP
KelliP
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fun place for a great dinner!
BY
BandY
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and atmosphere and service are eclectic and outstanding. We will be back!

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

FAQs

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

The Mockingbird Nashville is rated 4.7 stars by 2521 OpenTable diners.