The Mockingbird Nashville

4.7

3144 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

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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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
Neighborhood
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
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

Thanksgiving Multi-Course Feast 2024
Nov 28, 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 Mockingbird$12.00
Smoky Banhez Mezcal, tequila, lime, egg white
Cuba en Fuego$14.00
Havana club rum, lime, mint, jalapeño simple
Caffeine-Me Please$14.00
Cathead vodka, frothy monkey cold brew coffee martini, almond Baileys liqueur, black walnut bitters
Old Fashioned-Ish$13.00
Bourbon, chai syrup, chocolate and orange hitters
Jen and Juice$12.00
Uncle Yal's botanical gin, strawberry pinot noir jam, yellow Chartreuse
Punchin' Bag!$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
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$46.00
E&M Berger Gruner Veltliner (Liter)
Kemstral, Austria
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$50.00
Chateau Jeanguillon Bordeaux
France
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$32.00
Karl Kasper Riesling
Mosel, Germany
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$36.00
Ercole Rose (Liter)
Piedmont, Italy
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$50.00
Scarpetta Pinot Grigio
Friuli, Italy
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Drumheller Chardonnay
Columbia Valley, Washington
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$42.00
Mannequin Chardonnay - Orin Swift (Bottle)$65.00
Sonoma, California

Red Wine

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

Bubbles

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

Draft Beer

Nashville Lager$7.00
Victory Golden Monkey$9.00
Tenn Brew Works Southern Wit$7.00
Rhinegeist "Bubbles' Rose Ale$7.00
Black Abbey "Forty-Four" Porter$7.00
Black Abbey Belgium Blonde$7.00
Hippies & Cowboys IPA$7.00
Ciderboys "Strawberry Magic" Cider$7.00

BTL Can Beer

Bells Two Hearted IPA$7.00
Narragansett Lager$6.00
Wiseacre Tiny Bomb Pilsener$7.00
Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee Stout$7.00
Boulevard Tank Seven$7.00
Ommegang Witte$7.00
Flying Embers Hard Kombucha$6.00

Special Bourbon

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

Whiskey/Bourbon

4 Roses Yellow$8.00
Belle Meade$10.00
Crown Royal$9.00
Jack Daniels$8.00
Makers Mark$9.00
Benjamin Chapman$9.00
Jameson$10.00
Old Forrester 86$8.00
Woodford Reserve$11.00
Rittenhouse Rye$11.00
Larceny$10.00
James Ownby Reserve$10.00
Breaking and Entering$10.00
Templeton Rye$11.00
Greenbriar Sour Mash$11.00
High West American Prairie$11.00

Baller Bourbon

Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year
- 2 Oz$140.00
- 1 Oz$70.00
Very Olde St. Nick Rye$58.00
2 oz

Scotch

Balvenie 14 Year$15.00
JW Black$10.00
Macallan 12 Year$14.00
Jura 10 Year$13.00
Glenfiddich 12 Year$10.00

What 3,144 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

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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.

3,144 Reviews

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Lisa
Orlando
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day 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 1 day 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 5 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 November 11, 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 November 10, 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 November 9, 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 November 8, 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 November 3, 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 November 2, 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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Marcia
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice little spot- we all enjoyed our meals and the staff were great.
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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 3144 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

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
Neighborhood
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
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 : (615) 741-9900

The Mockingbird Nashville

Make a reservation

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 Mockingbird$12.00

Cuba en Fuego$14.00

Caffeine-Me Please$14.00

Old Fashioned-Ish$13.00

Jen and Juice$12.00

Punchin' Bag!$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)$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)$65.00

Sexual Chocolate Malbec (Bottle)$65.00

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

Bubbles

Poema Cava Extra Dry

Montmarte Sparkling Rose

Taittinger (Bottle)$75.00

Draft Beer

Nashville Lager$7.00

Victory Golden Monkey$9.00

Tenn Brew Works Southern Wit$7.00

Rhinegeist "Bubbles' Rose Ale$7.00

Black Abbey "Forty-Four" Porter$7.00

Black Abbey Belgium Blonde$7.00

Hippies & Cowboys IPA$7.00

Ciderboys "Strawberry Magic" Cider$7.00

BTL Can Beer

Bells Two Hearted IPA$7.00

Narragansett Lager$6.00

Wiseacre Tiny Bomb Pilsener$7.00

Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee Stout$7.00

Boulevard Tank Seven$7.00

Ommegang Witte$7.00

Flying Embers Hard Kombucha$6.00

Special Bourbon

Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year

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

Whiskey/Bourbon

4 Roses Yellow$8.00

Belle Meade$10.00

Crown Royal$9.00

Jack Daniels$8.00

Makers Mark$9.00

Benjamin Chapman$9.00

Jameson$10.00

Old Forrester 86$8.00

Woodford Reserve$11.00

Rittenhouse Rye$11.00

Larceny$10.00

James Ownby Reserve$10.00

Breaking and Entering$10.00

Templeton Rye$11.00

Greenbriar Sour Mash$11.00

High West American Prairie$11.00

Baller Bourbon