Mockingbird – American
Mockingbird invites guests into a soulful space where the comforting aroma of warm biscuit baskets and bubbling baked feta sets the stage for a journey through elevated Southern comfort. The kitchen artfully balances tradition and global flair, pairing crispy fried green tomatoes and local goat cheese salads with decadent confit pork belly and zesty Korean-style wings. Every shared plate, from the creamy crab rangoon dip to the golden-crusted mac and cheese, celebrates a vibrant fusion of bold flavors and heartfelt hospitality.
421 Monticello Road, Charlottesville VA 22902 https://mockingbird-cville.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, diabetic, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, volumetrics, mayo-clinic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its Southern-inspired menu and extensive gluten-free options, guests consistently praise the knowledgeable staff for their meticulous attention to allergen safety and cross-contamination. Standout experiences include quick, efficient service where attentive servers go above and beyond to ensure a seamless dining experience from start to finish. While the Southern flavors shine throughout the menu, diners particularly appreciate the kitchen's ability to adapt most dishes for dietary needs, creating a welcoming and reliable environment for a safe, flavorful meal.
Menu
To Share or Not
- Fried Green Tomato - $13: whipped pimento cheese, baby arugula, sweet onion jam, balsamic redux, basil oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Korean Style Fried Chicken Wings - $14: five house smoked wings tossed in VA honey-soy glaze, apple coleslaw, side of house made ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Baked Sheep's Milk Feta - $13: blackberry-apricot jam, local honey drizzle, candied pistachio, fresh mint, crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Confit Double H Farms Pork Belly - $14: VA honey-hoisin BBQ sauce, apple slaw, spicy mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crab Rangoon Dip - $15: lump crab, cream cheese, mozzarella, scallions, garlic & ginger, crispy wonton crisps & crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Classic Wedge Salad - $12: iceberg wedge, cherry tomatoes, boiled eggs, Papa Weaver’s bacon lardons, blue cheese crumbles, olive oil-garlic bread crumbs, buttermilk-chive ranch Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Mixed Green and Caromont Goat Cheese Salad - $10: rosemary roasted butternut squash, dried black figs, spiced pumpkin seeds, pickled red onions, apple cider-mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $10: honey-chipotle vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Baked Mac & Cheese - $11: three cheese cream sauce, corkscrew macaroni, garlic-olive oil bread crumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Biscuit Basket - $10: five house made buttermilk biscuits, local honey butter, classic style pepper jelly, old fashioned apple butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Okra - $10: classic remoulade, crystal hot sauce drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Soup of the Day (Small) - $8 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup of the Day (Large) - $16 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Main Courses
- Southern Shrimp and Grits - $30: NOLA style bbq shrimp & andouille sausage, étouffée style sauce, stone ground cheddar grits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Bourbon-Molasses Glazed Salmon - $29: sweet potato purée, shaved brussels sprouts, roasted pecan-brown butter velouté Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- House Smoked Chicken Breast - $28: sweet & sour cajun mustard bbq sauce, creamy mac & cheese, braised collard greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Papa Weaver’s Bone In Pork Chop - $29: baked cheddar-papa weaver’s bacon grit cake, roasted broccolini, green tomato-bacon jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Grilled Marinated Local Bison Hanger Steak - $30: VA whiskey-black pepper demi glace, garlic smashed potatoes, slow cooked green beans with ham hock, crispy shallots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Not-So-Classic Pot Roast - $28: slow cooked Burner’s beef, caramelized onion-mushroom gravy, garlic smashed potatoes, fresh green beans, blue cheese crumbles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Pot Pie - $19: assorted seasonal vegetables, rich vegetable gravy, flaky pie dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Vegan Red Beans & Rice - $19: cajun inspired red beans, rice pilaf, Beyond Meat plant based cajun sausage, jalapeño corn muffins Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Catch of the Day: catch of day prepared with the best of ingredients Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Vegetable Blue Plate Special - $19: selection of vegetable sides + corn muffins or biscuit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Desserts
- Classic Banana Pudding - $9: house made vanilla pudding, vanilla wafers, fresh bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie - $9: vanilla bean whipped cream, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Cake - $9: scoop of ice cream of the day & accompaniments Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mississippi Mud Pie - $9: flourless chocolate cake, vanilla cheesecake, chocolate custard, whipped cream, crushed oreos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- GF Vegan Peanut Butter Brownie Sundae - $9: coconut milk-vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, brandied cherries, roasted peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Cocktails
- Bee's Knees - $13: empress gin, lemon oleo saccharum, salted lavender honey, lavender sugar rim
- Pear Necessities - $13: pear & cinnamon infused virginia made cirrus vodka, pear nectar, Pierre ferrand dry curaçao, fresh lemon, simple syrup
- Apple of My Chai - $13: apple infused jim beam rye, belmont farm distillery “kopper kettle” dark chai spice rum, fresh lemon
- Dirty Palmer - $13: house made southern comfort, fresh brewed sweet tea, house made lemonade
- Whiskey in the Woods - $13: ragged branch bourbon, real maple syrup, black walnut bitters
- Tequila Mockingbird - $13: lunazul blanco tequila, ancho reyes chile liquor, mango & papaya purée, fresh lime, chili-salt rim
- Citrus Grove - $13: captain morgan spiced rum, blood orange juice, salted lime cordial, clove simple syrup, splash of soda
- Italian Cold Brew - $13: nonino amaro, bailey’s chocolate liqueur, belle isle cold brew moonshine, coffee reduction
- Lemon Drop - $13: absolut citron, pierre ferrand dry curaçao, lemon oleo, citrus sugar rim
Zero Proof Cocktails
- Shirley & Tonic - $9: House Tonic, Home Made Grenadine, Fresh Lemon Juice, Splash of Soda
- Daiquiri-ish - $10: spiced “rum-ish”, salted lime cordial, simple syrup, fresh lime juice
- Forbidden Fruit - $10: pomegranate juice, lyre’s italian spritz, lime cordial, fresh lime juice, tonic
- Rosemary’s Remedy - $10: lyre’s orange sec, rosemary simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, soda water
- Lagunitas Hoppy Seltzer - $7
- Athletic Brewing Run Wild NA IPA - $7
- Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn NA Golden Ale - $7
- Mountain Culture The Ginger Kombucha - $8
- Mountain Culture Blueberry-Lemongrass - $8
- Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider 750mL - $15
- Selection of Classic Bottled Sodas - $4