The Mockingbird Nashville

4.7

3145 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2+ people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Great for brunch

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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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
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 : (615) 741-9900

Location
121A 12th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37203
Area
The Gulch & North 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Thanksgiving Multi-Course Feast 2024
28 Nov 2024 only
Join us at The Mockingbird this Thanksgiving Day while we feast on ALL of the favorites for this holiday! The menu is $60pp ($25 for kiddos) and will include: Parker House Rolls, Baby Kale Salad w/Butternut Squash & Poached Pears, Carrot-Star Anise Soup, Roasted Turkey (or stuffed squash) w/ cider gravy served w/ Fancy Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, port-cranberry sauce AND pumpkin cake for dessert! PLEASE NOTE OUR REGULAR MENU WILL NOT BE OFFERED ON THIS DAY. Further Details: Each check will have 20% gratuity included. Credit cards required for all bookings, no charge is placed unless you fail to cancel your table at least 48 hours in advance, or if you don't show- in which case a $25pp fee would activate.

Popular dishes

Tequila MockingbirdUS$12.00
Smoky Banhez Mezcal, tequila, lime, egg white
Cuba en FuegoUS$14.00
Havana club rum, lime, mint, jalapeño simple
Caffeine-Me PleaseUS$14.00
Cathead vodka, frothy monkey cold brew coffee martini, almond Baileys liqueur, black walnut bitters
Old Fashioned-IshUS$13.00
Bourbon, chai syrup, chocolate and orange hitters
Jen and JuiceUS$12.00
Uncle Yal's botanical gin, strawberry pinot noir jam, yellow Chartreuse
Punchin' Bag!US$12.00
Daily punch spiked with your choice of house vodka, gin, bourbon or tequila served in a bag

White Wine

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, Mew Zealand
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$46.00
E&M Berger Gruner Veltliner (Liter)
Kemstral, Austria
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Chateau Jeanguillon Bordeaux
France
- GlassUS$8.00
- BottleUS$32.00
Karl Kasper Riesling
Mosel, Germany
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$36.00
Ercole Rose (Liter)
Piedmont, Italy
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$50.00
Scarpetta Pinot Grigio
Friuli, Italy
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$40.00
Drumheller Chardonnay
Columbia Valley, Washington
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Mannequin Chardonnay - Orin Swift (Bottle)US$65.00
Sonoma, California

Red Wine

George Debeouf Pinot Noir
Southern France
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$36.00
Santa Julia Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Plungerhead Zinfandel
California
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$40.00
Storypoint Cabernet
California
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$46.00
Los Conejos Malditos Tempranillo
Espana, Spain
- GlassUS$10.00
- BottleUS$40.00
Madness and Cures Red Blend
Polite Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Cob sour, Cob Franc. Sonoma, California
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$58.00
Sexual Chocolate Syrah (Bottle)US$65.00
Napa, California
Sexual Chocolate Malbec (Bottle)US$65.00
Napa, California
Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert (Bottle)US$95.00
Napa, California

Bubbles

Poema Cava Extra Dry
Penedes, Spain
- GlassUS$9.00
- BottleUS$36.00
Montmarte Sparkling Rose
Paris, France
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$46.00
Taittinger (Bottle)US$75.00
Reims, France

Draft Beer

Nashville LagerUS$7.00
Victory Golden MonkeyUS$9.00
Tenn Brew Works Southern WitUS$7.00
Rhinegeist "Bubbles' Rose AleUS$7.00
Black Abbey "Forty-Four" PorterUS$7.00
Black Abbey Belgium BlondeUS$7.00
Hippies & Cowboys IPAUS$7.00
Ciderboys "Strawberry Magic" CiderUS$7.00

BTL Can Beer

Bells Two Hearted IPAUS$7.00
Narragansett LagerUS$6.00
Wiseacre Tiny Bomb PilsenerUS$7.00
Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee StoutUS$7.00
Boulevard Tank SevenUS$7.00
Ommegang WitteUS$7.00
Flying Embers Hard KombuchaUS$6.00

Special Bourbon

Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year
- 2 OzUS$140.00
- 1 OzUS$70.00
Very Olde St. Nick Rye (2 Oz)US$58.00

Whiskey/Bourbon

4 Roses YellowUS$8.00
Belle MeadeUS$10.00
Crown RoyalUS$9.00
Jack DanielsUS$8.00
Makers MarkUS$9.00
Benjamin ChapmanUS$9.00
JamesonUS$10.00
Old Forrester 86US$8.00
Woodford ReserveUS$11.00
Rittenhouse RyeUS$11.00
LarcenyUS$10.00
James Ownby ReserveUS$10.00
Breaking and EnteringUS$10.00
Templeton RyeUS$11.00
Greenbriar Sour MashUS$11.00
High West American PrairieUS$11.00

Baller Bourbon

Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year
- 2 OzUS$140.00
- 1 OzUS$70.00
Very Olde St. Nick RyeUS$58.00
2 oz

Scotch

Balvenie 14 YearUS$15.00
JW BlackUS$10.00
Macallan 12 YearUS$14.00
Jura 10 YearUS$13.00
Glenfiddich 12 YearUS$10.00

What 3,145 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Nashville
Contemporary American
Nashville
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Mockingbird Nashville delights with "amazing food and drinks," creative menu items, and a "warm and inviting" atmosphere. Praised for "excellent service" and a vibrant brunch scene, it offers unique options like the "Flock Yes" chicken. While some found service inconsistent, the overall experience remains a Nashville favorite.

3,145 Reviews

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Vicky
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent! Delicious dishes all around with big portions. Cool vibe and beautiful decor. Staff was great and served us very well.
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Lisa
Orlando
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our server never came back once we ordered. Had to ask other servers for things. The breakfast came out cold and the potatoes tasted reheated and dried out. The breakfast stir fry was good. Don’t think I’d recommend.
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Kathleen
Tampa
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed an outstanding dining experience at The Mockingbird. Our server provided much helpful information about the establishment and menu. The menu was eclectic and interesting. The shortribs with fried rice and brussel sprouts were delicious. My companions enjoyed the schnitzel and flank steak entrees. An exceptional dining experience!
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Jeremy
Columbus
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and patio was really nice. Creative menu with unique options.
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Disappointed
Nashville
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is the definition of mid. Celery root n the mini grilled chz were off the chain Pork belly was decent but it’s hard to mess up small pieces that you fry The baller was worth the price Burger was absolutely not best in the city… bacon was good but hugh babies n shake shack embarrass this burger n neither claim the title Jerk wings are insulting… chicken cooked correctly but you lost your damn mind to call them jerk wings Also stop selling pasta you do not know how to cook, prepare or serve it… Service was great truly outstanding n saved the food My advice to the chef would be to always continue to learn and grow. Your claim to fame should not be from 15 years ago.
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Taylor
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrate our engagement and they made sure to take care of us so well ❤️ our waiter was amazing and so kind. Great experience
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Jade
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience all around! Such flavorful food and awesome service! And best kids menu/presentation I’ve seen! Well done! Liked it so much we are there two days in a row!
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EllenE
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an amazing location with incredible food and atmosphere. My sister and I really enjoyed ourselves….
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Danelle
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was pretty good. We still had to add more seasoning but that's not the worst thing in the world. We felt pressured and rushed out because I guess brunch was over. It really soured the whole experience. So, honestly, I guess it's a decent place. It was mostly empty when we arrived at 1:30 on Sunday.
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Susan
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the pleasure of eating at the Mockingbird Diner for brunch on 11/2/24. The service was great and all food selections in our party were fabulous. There were 2 children under 5 in our party; we were pleased to be offered a substantial, well thought out kids menu- the presentation on a sectioned tray complete with child friendly utensils was outstanding. Get the “bubbles in a bag”!!
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FAQs

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

The Mockingbird Nashville is rated 4.7 stars by 3145 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2+ people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Mockingbird Nashville

121A 12th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Cross Street
12th & Porter
Area
The Gulch & North 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
Price
$30 and under
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 : (615) 741-9900

The Mockingbird Nashville

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Thanksgiving Multi-Course Feast 2024

Mac & Cheese

Wedge Salad

Pork Belly Sisig

Signature Cocktails

Tequila MockingbirdUS$12.00

Cuba en FuegoUS$14.00

Caffeine-Me PleaseUS$14.00

Old Fashioned-IshUS$13.00

Jen and JuiceUS$12.00

Punchin' Bag!US$12.00

White Wine

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc

E&M Berger Gruner Veltliner (Liter)

Chateau Jeanguillon Bordeaux

Karl Kasper Riesling

Ercole Rose (Liter)

Scarpetta Pinot Grigio

Drumheller Chardonnay

Mannequin Chardonnay - Orin Swift (Bottle)US$65.00

Red Wine

George Debeouf Pinot Noir

Santa Julia Malbec

Plungerhead Zinfandel

Storypoint Cabernet

Los Conejos Malditos Tempranillo

Madness and Cures Red Blend

Sexual Chocolate Syrah (Bottle)US$65.00

Sexual Chocolate Malbec (Bottle)US$65.00

Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert (Bottle)US$95.00

Bubbles

Poema Cava Extra Dry

Montmarte Sparkling Rose

Taittinger (Bottle)US$75.00

Draft Beer

Nashville LagerUS$7.00

Victory Golden MonkeyUS$9.00

Tenn Brew Works Southern WitUS$7.00

Rhinegeist "Bubbles' Rose AleUS$7.00

Black Abbey "Forty-Four" PorterUS$7.00

Black Abbey Belgium BlondeUS$7.00

Hippies & Cowboys IPAUS$7.00

Ciderboys "Strawberry Magic" CiderUS$7.00

BTL Can Beer

Bells Two Hearted IPAUS$7.00

Narragansett LagerUS$6.00

Wiseacre Tiny Bomb PilsenerUS$7.00

Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee StoutUS$7.00

Boulevard Tank SevenUS$7.00

Ommegang WitteUS$7.00

Flying Embers Hard KombuchaUS$6.00

Special Bourbon

Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year

Very Olde St. Nick Rye (2 Oz)US$58.00

Whiskey/Bourbon

4 Roses YellowUS$8.00

Belle MeadeUS$10.00

Crown RoyalUS$9.00

Jack DanielsUS$8.00

Makers MarkUS$9.00

Benjamin ChapmanUS$9.00

JamesonUS$10.00

Old Forrester 86US$8.00

Woodford ReserveUS$11.00

Rittenhouse RyeUS$11.00

LarcenyUS$10.00

James Ownby ReserveUS$10.00

Breaking and EnteringUS$10.00

Templeton RyeUS$11.00

Greenbriar Sour MashUS$11.00

High West American PrairieUS$11.00

Baller Bourbon