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

2466 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

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 83 times today

Experiences are available.

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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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Experiences

Mockingbird x Lombardi & Cornell Vineyards Supper
$197.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 22, 2023 only
The team at The Mockingbird along with Lombardi & Cornell Vineyards invite you to an evening of culinary creativity, curated wine pairings and charity. Mockingbird Nashville's Chef/Partner Brian Riggenbach has created a multi-course menu that perfectly marries the profile of each wine being featured for the evening. This unique event will offer direct conversations with the chef and vintners who will provide an exclusive glimpse into their vineyards, style of winemaking and compelling stories behind the art of vinification. Seats are limited and pre-purchase via this site is necessary to attend. The price includes a 5-course dinner with wine pairings, tax, gratuity and charitable donation to The Giving Kitchen.

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 2,466 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Contemporary American
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Alandria
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and the cinnamon bun is HUGE!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Nicholas was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was amazing! Highly recommend the I Dip You Dip We Dip, the brussel sprouts and the Seoul Purpose!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
We are at the Mockingbird often! Never disappointed!
OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
New favorite brunch in Nashville! Food was phenomenal
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
They brought us comp champagne for our anniversary! Expensive but nice place
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Sarah
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went on a Friday for brunch, got the special donut of the day to split - it was absolutely delicious! service was great and wouldn't hesitate to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The OMG BLT was amazing! Always ask about the punch of the day!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super cute and I loved the menu
LT
LauraT
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was amazing (especially the dessert), we loved the atmosphere, and our server was fantastic (I wish I could remember their name, but I know they had a fantastic pair of sunglasses).
KK
KarlaK
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent! The staff was friendly. The bartender makes a delicious espresso martini!!
S
Shae
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
We took our mom here for her birthday brunch and it was overall a great experience. My mom told the waitress to surprise her with drink, food, and baked goods because she is indecisive and couldn't pick for herself. My mom loved each of her selections from the "Church Punch" to the "Flock Yes" entrée. We started with "Those Buns Though" overall it was tasty, just a tad bit dry. My sister's order the "Bubbles in a Bag" and they loved it. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. At the end of brunch she brought out a cute little dessert with a lit candle for my mom to blow out. I will definitely return!
DL
DebL
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice restaurant with an eclectic menu. The vegetarian loaf was delicious, although later I realized how salty it was when I was super thirsty! The staff were super friendly. My only negative was that our meal was very rushed. The food came out really fast and I felt like they wanted our table done quickly. I prefer to enjoy the appetizer before the main meal comes out, but it came out within 2 min after the appetizer was served.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are obsessed with this place! Every dish we have tasted is amazing.
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stev16766
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, cool environment
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
Waitstaff was RUDE.
JS
JenniferS
Denver
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our appetizer came out with the entrees. The food runner told me they had both been out in to the kitchen at the same time. So therefore did not eat the appetizer.
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VirginiaN
Nashville
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, creative beverages, and friendly staff!
DW
DinnerWinner
Nashville
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal with excellent service. The comfort food selections were delicious with an updated, positive twist. We enjoyed the ribeye, the bulgogi, the Mac and cheese, the brussels sprouts and the rosemary potatoes. For dessert, we gobbled up the sundaes. It was a birthday celebration for my Goddaughter (21) and there was a great blend of people of all ages and backgrounds. Nice wine list with little surprises like Orin Swift’s Eight Years in the Desert. Delicious salad options. Our server Santiago made the evening fun and did a wonderful job. We loved the vibe and would definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience5
My friend and I both got violently ill after eating at this restaurant and eating the same pasta dish. The service was great and the ambience is also nice, but I’m not sure if what’s going on in the kitchen is 100% heathy. I reached out privately to the restaurant letting them know what had happened so that they toss whatever batched ingredients they have sitting because clearly something had gone bad. I was offered only an apology and no financial compensation for the inconvenience. Dinner was $120 with tip for just myself; that’s just two drinks, an app, and an entree so I expected better customer service. You have been warned!
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reidrandy
Nashville
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fabulous and we had incredible service. It’s so hard to get good service at restaurants these days, but this could not have been better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! First time here and we will be back for sure. We ate the bagel bombs, French toast, Flock Yes and the fries with aioli. The spice and seasoning on the French fries are the ONLY way to eat fries from here on out. Definitely recommend mockingbird for brunch. *make a reservation, we did and it was a good thing we did. There was a line out the door. Chef Maneet, your menu, ambience and staff were all superb. We came here because of you and your reputation. 12 out of a 10. Hands down.
EM
EllM
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Mockingbird was a very delicious brunch for our party of 8. The cocktails were fun and delicious. And the menu included a little something for everybody. The favorite was the big donut that we ordered for the table. Ambience was great and the location was in an interesting and different part of the city.
MH
MaryH
Nashville
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Server didn’t greet us or bring water until we had been sitting there for over 15 minutes. Other servers walked by and didn’t say anything. Our server showed up as we were getting up to leave and was very apologetic. We stayed and food was excellent. Small plates were amazing and dessert was the best! Also great ambiance.
CB
CarissaB
Nashville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was absolutely wonderful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Y’all rock- Favorite brunch in town. Ben was excellent & host stand is always super friendly. Everyone loved their food and overall experience. We’ll be back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for the first time yesterday and it is the best brunch we’ve had in Nashville!! If you have thought about going and haven’t done it yet, please do yourself a favor. Going back next week!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and attentive waiter
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service by Mitchell and delicious food! Enjoyed the whole experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The veggie loaf was full of flavor and the decor there is so cute!
LW
LaciW
Nashville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and manager (Mikey) were absolutely amazing! As was the vibe, the cocktails and the food. Might be my new favorite place in the city!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The atmosphere was amazing! Service was pretty good and food was even better.
GE
GingerE
Miami
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Well there are highs and they were lows. We started with a couple of cocktails I had the Jen and Juice which is delicious blend of gin chartreuse and some other fruit flavors. I also tried a special starter that was tater tots with caviar while the presentation was lovely the caviar was abysmal and laughed in flavor it only provided eye candy and crunch. I ordered the tots with the works...the tots were perfectly fried and hit. The gravy was delicious and flavorful. However the bacon / lardon on top of it was too salty, painfully salty. My friend ordered the salad and had pancetta added on top of it she appeared to enjoy it. However she did mention that she saw the pancetta would come out slightly sauteed or seared as it appeared to have at the neighboring table. It was the day after New Year's and they appeared to be short-staffed in the bar area, but everyone had the right attitude. With that being said so many beautiful places in Nashville to try out I'm not sure I'd go back a second time, because nothing was super memorable. But it's not a bad place to try.
AK
AustinK
Birmingham
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always try to visit for New Years brunch. Great food and atmosphere as usual!
The Mockingbird NashvilleResponded on January 2, 2023Happy New Year, cheers to a year full of wonderful meals, a ton of fun and great health! <3
JH
JackH
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great way to celebrate NYE. Wonderful chef and staff
The Mockingbird NashvilleResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you for the kind review, JackH! Happy New Year to you and yours!
KP
KelseyP
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely service and food was great! Staff was very attentive and went out of their way to ensure our meal was perfect. Requested a special cocktail and they delivered! Bartender even came by to see if I liked it. The only thing we didn’t love was the chicken thighs and mashed potato meal. It was good but nowhere near as good as everything else we had. Very heavy and the flavors just didn’t hit any high notes like other dishes. We love this restaurant and strongly recommend!
J
Jagen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great location. Thank you for making our New Year’s Eve special!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was very impressed once we got to the restaurant as we made this NYE dinner reservation two days before New Years Eve. This restaurant did not disappoint! The waiter at our table was very attentive and not overbearing, everything regarding our dinner experience was very well paced and not rushed. The food did not disappoint either. Very different items offered in the menu with fun ‘pun’ like names for the dishes. Everyone in our party got something different and everyone enjoyed their dish that evening. When in Nashville, this is worth checking out. Small intimate space with a nice nighttime ambiance. Also, they recommend parking in the Whole Foods parking garage as they will validate your parking if you park there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A must stop when in Nashville! That doughnut tho…mmm
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had brunch. It was incredible! The food and drinks were delicious. The staff was friendly and service was prompt during a busy time of day. Price was appropriate. Will definitely come back next time in Nashville.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience! Our waitress, Dulce, was attentive and friendly. The food was amazing, per usual. Highly recommend.

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 2466 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 83 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Google Map for The Mockingbird Nashville

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

Options

Private dining

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Mockingbird x Lombardi & Cornell Vineyards Supper

Mac & Cheese

OMG BLT

Brussels Sprouts

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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