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The Mockingbird Nashville, Nashville, TN

The Mockingbird Nashville

4.7
4.7
3173 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Signature Cocktails

  • Tequila MockingbirdUSD 12.00

    Smoky Banhez Mezcal, tequila, lime, egg white

    • Cuba en FuegoUSD 14.00

      Havana club rum, lime, mint, jalapeño simple

      • Caffeine-Me PleaseUSD 14.00

        Cathead vodka, frothy monkey cold brew coffee martini, almond Baileys liqueur, black walnut bitters

        • Old Fashioned-IshUSD 13.00

          Bourbon, chai syrup, chocolate and orange hitters

          • Jen and JuiceUSD 12.00

            Uncle Yal's botanical gin, strawberry pinot noir jam, yellow Chartreuse

            • Punchin' Bag!USD 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

                • GlassUSD 12.00
                • BottleUSD 46.00

              • E&M Berger Gruner Veltliner (Liter)

                Kemstral, Austria

                • GlassUSD 10.00
                • BottleUSD 50.00

              • Chateau Jeanguillon Bordeaux

                France

                • GlassUSD 8.00
                • BottleUSD 32.00

              • Karl Kasper Riesling

                Mosel, Germany

                • GlassUSD 9.00
                • BottleUSD 36.00

              • Ercole Rose (Liter)

                Piedmont, Italy

                • GlassUSD 10.00
                • BottleUSD 50.00

              • Scarpetta Pinot Grigio

                Friuli, Italy

                • GlassUSD 10.00
                • BottleUSD 40.00

              • Drumheller Chardonnay

                Columbia Valley, Washington

                • GlassUSD 11.00
                • BottleUSD 42.00

              • Mannequin Chardonnay - Orin Swift (Bottle)USD 65.00

                Sonoma, California

                Red Wine

                • George Debeouf Pinot Noir

                  Southern France

                  • GlassUSD 9.00
                  • BottleUSD 36.00

                • Santa Julia Malbec

                  Mendoza, Argentina

                  • GlassUSD 11.00
                  • BottleUSD 42.00

                • Plungerhead Zinfandel

                  California

                  • GlassUSD 10.00
                  • BottleUSD 40.00

                • Storypoint Cabernet

                  California

                  • GlassUSD 12.00
                  • BottleUSD 46.00

                • Los Conejos Malditos Tempranillo

                  Espana, Spain

                  • GlassUSD 10.00
                  • BottleUSD 40.00

                • Madness and Cures Red Blend

                  Polite Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Cob sour, Cob Franc. Sonoma, California

                  • GlassUSD 15.00
                  • BottleUSD 58.00

                • Sexual Chocolate Syrah (Bottle)USD 65.00

                  Napa, California

                  • Sexual Chocolate Malbec (Bottle)USD 65.00

                    Napa, California

                    • Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert (Bottle)USD 95.00

                      Napa, California

                      Bubbles

                      • Poema Cava Extra Dry

                        Penedes, Spain

                        • GlassUSD 9.00
                        • BottleUSD 36.00

                      • Montmarte Sparkling Rose

                        Paris, France

                        • GlassUSD 12.00
                        • BottleUSD 46.00

                      • Taittinger (Bottle)USD 75.00

                        Reims, France

                        Draft Beer

                        • Nashville LagerUSD 7.00

                          • Victory Golden MonkeyUSD 9.00

                            • Tenn Brew Works Southern WitUSD 7.00

                              • Rhinegeist "Bubbles' Rose AleUSD 7.00

                                • Black Abbey "Forty-Four" PorterUSD 7.00

                                  • Black Abbey Belgium BlondeUSD 7.00

                                    • Hippies & Cowboys IPAUSD 7.00

                                      • Ciderboys "Strawberry Magic" CiderUSD 7.00

                                        BTL Can Beer

                                        • Bells Two Hearted IPAUSD 7.00

                                          • Narragansett LagerUSD 6.00

                                            • Wiseacre Tiny Bomb PilsenerUSD 7.00

                                              • Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee StoutUSD 7.00

                                                • Boulevard Tank SevenUSD 7.00

                                                  • Ommegang WitteUSD 7.00

                                                    • Flying Embers Hard KombuchaUSD 6.00

                                                      Special Bourbon

                                                      • Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year

                                                        • 2 OzUSD 140.00
                                                        • 1 OzUSD 70.00

                                                      • Very Olde St. Nick Rye (2 Oz)USD 58.00

                                                        Whiskey/Bourbon

                                                        • 4 Roses YellowUSD 8.00

                                                          • Belle MeadeUSD 10.00

                                                            • Crown RoyalUSD 9.00

                                                              • Jack DanielsUSD 8.00

                                                                • Makers MarkUSD 9.00

                                                                  • Benjamin ChapmanUSD 9.00

                                                                    • JamesonUSD 10.00

                                                                      • Old Forrester 86USD 8.00

                                                                        • Woodford ReserveUSD 11.00

                                                                          • Rittenhouse RyeUSD 11.00

                                                                            • LarcenyUSD 10.00

                                                                              • James Ownby ReserveUSD 10.00

                                                                                • Breaking and EnteringUSD 10.00

                                                                                  • Templeton RyeUSD 11.00

                                                                                    • Greenbriar Sour MashUSD 11.00

                                                                                      • High West American PrairieUSD 11.00

                                                                                        Baller Bourbon

                                                                                        • Very Olde St. Nick 13 Year

                                                                                          • 2 OzUSD 140.00
                                                                                          • 1 OzUSD 70.00

                                                                                        • Very Olde St. Nick RyeUSD 58.00

                                                                                          2 oz

                                                                                          Scotch

                                                                                          • Balvenie 14 YearUSD 15.00

                                                                                            • JW BlackUSD 10.00

                                                                                              • Macallan 12 YearUSD 14.00

                                                                                                • Jura 10 YearUSD 13.00

                                                                                                  • Glenfiddich 12 YearUSD 10.00

                                                                                                    Last updated: 22 January 2024

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                                                                                                    What 3,173 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

                                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                                    • Nashville

                                                                                                      Contemporary American

                                                                                                    • Nashville

                                                                                                      Contemporary American

                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                    Set in a trendy atmosphere, The Mockingbird Nashville delights with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for creative dishes like the "bird is the word fried chicken" and standout cocktails, this spot is perfect for brunch or dinner. Guests praise the "cool vibe" and "friendly staff."

                                                                                                    3,173 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. Alexander

                                                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Loved this place so much when we came last year that we had to make it an annual tradition! Delicious food and drinks, excellent service. A fantastic experience!

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                                                                                                    2. Joe

                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      We went last night to celebrate my daughter's engagement. We were seated immediately. The restaurant is beautiful. The atmosphere is very welcoming. The cocktails were unique and delicious. We ordered the artichoke appetizer and the arancini. Both were delicious. My wife ordered the trout, I had the short ribs, my daughter had the hangar steak and her fiance had the burger. The presentation of each course was beautiful. The food was delicious and we ate with gusto. I highly recommend this restaurant for a great food experience.

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                                                                                                    3. Michael

                                                                                                      Nashville

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Went here for my anniversary. They had sisig on the menu. Being filipino i needed rice to eat that dish and their kitchen was more than willing to make me garlic fried rice that's not even on the menu. The dessert was amazing and the portions were pretty big. Had plenty to take home. The service was top tier. very welcoming. Will be back soon.

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                                                                                                    4. Tyler

                                                                                                      Nashville

                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Our favorite Nashville restaurant. Wonderful service and amazing food every time.

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                                                                                                    5. Matthew

                                                                                                      Pittsburgh

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      As always the food was great. Summer always takes great care of us.

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                                                                                                    6. cheryl

                                                                                                      Nashville

                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      I am so glad we found this place! Everything was perfect!!!

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                                                                                                    7. Kathy

                                                                                                      Atlanta Metro

                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      We had a great night! The restaurant is beautiful but also has a comfortable neighborhood vibe. Everyone ordered something very different and it was all very delicious! The tequila cocktail, Tequila Mockingbird, was so great!

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                                                                                                    8. Melissa

                                                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                      Server was very unpleasant and mia most of the time. Our table had spinach dip ( dip was good but chips were stale), beet salad ( it was so so), grilled Brie (decent), hanger steak ( to much sauce and sides were not good), spare rib ( rib was good but rice and Brussels sprouts had zero flavor except pieces of garlic), fried chicken ( it was the best but KFC is better and I don’t like KFC). Paid 400 for a meal and the food at any fast food would have been better!

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                                                                                                    9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      A delightful meal, all around. Excellent service, amazing flavors, quiet, thoroughly enjoyable.

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                                                                                                    10. Regina

                                                                                                      Nashville

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Excellent choice for brunch! The food was delicious and the caffeine-me was just perfect.

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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 3173 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                    7:00 pm
                                                                                                    Booked 37 times today

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                                                                                                    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
                                                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, 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

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