Mockingbird Bar + Garden – American
Lush greenery meets the intoxicating aroma of the wood-fire grill at Mockingbird Bar + Garden, an airy retreat where rustic charm and modern refinement coexist. The kitchen elevates soulful comfort through charred artichoke hearts and velvety house-made gnocchi, while the crackle of the hearth brings a smoky depth to succulent hanger steaks and tender, fire-kissed chicken. Whether sharing a jar of smoked whitefish pate under the open sky or savoring a vibrant seasonal salad, diners are immersed in a sensory celebration of garden-fresh ingredients and artisanal craft.
Barrington Avenue +18475515614 https://mockingbirdbarandgarden.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, low-fat, plant-based, mediterranean, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, zone, volumetrics, tlc, aip, alkaline, lectin-free, slow-carb, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the incredible sandwiches and the relaxed vibe that makes for a perfect casual meal. Celebrated for its prompt and attentive service, reviewers highlight how the staff regularly checks in to ensure a seamless dining experience. Standout dishes include the flavorful sandwiches, which diners frequently recommend to friends seeking a high-quality and welcoming atmosphere.
Menu
Shared Plates
- Deviled Eggs - $9: Smoked rainbow trout roe Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Smoked Whitefish Pate Jar - $14: Smoked Wisconsin white fish, celery & herb salad, house bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Artichoke Hearts - $14: Lemon-caper aioli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Dip - $14: Artichokes, parmesan, mozzarella, red pepper flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Fired Chicken Thighs - $18: Carrots, onion, apples, jalapenos, chimichurri Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Potato Gnocchi - $19: Hand rolled ricotta gnocchi Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Wood-Fired Hanger Steak - $28: Braised Cipollini Onions, Balsamic + Date Jus Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Filet - $23: Wood-fired Atlantic salmon, Citrus Risotto, Brocolini Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Arugula Salad - $10: Olive oil, lemon, shaved aged parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Autumn Salad - $15: Frisee, Radicchio, Orange, Pomegranate, Candied Pumpkin Seeds, Tahini Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple a Day - $15: Green apple, aged gouda, lemon vinaigrette, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Wood-Fired Pizza Pies
- Pig & Fig - $18: Prosciutto, artichoke, olive, Fontina cheese, house made fig jam Available at: dinner, lunch
- Housemade Fennel Sausage Pizza - $17.5: Massaged kale, crushed Roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, aged parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza - $17: Cup pepperoni, house habanero garlic hot honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsiccia & Roma - $17.5: Mild salami, crushed tomato, aged provolone, mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta & Mozzarella - $18: Olive oil, lemon base, arugula, aged parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Exclusives
- Steak Hash - $20: Chopped hanger steak, roasted purple potato, Hungarian peppers, two eggs sunny Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chef's French Toast - $16: Seasonal selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg Florentine Crostata - $17: Steamed arugula, bacon, poached egg, Hollandaise Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Pigs in a Bird's Nest Crostata - $17: House-made country sausage, Nueske's bacon, caramelized onion, white cheddar, honey drizzle Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Piquant Sausage Crostata - $17: House-made country sausage, white cheddar, arbol chile hot sauce, honey Available at: brunch, lunch
- Sunrise Crostata - $17: Roasted leeks, caramelized onion, white cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rustica Crostata - $17: Sliced apples, caramelized onion, black pepper, arbol chile hot sauce, bourbon maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Bread Pudding Skillet - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Cocktails
- Golden Hour - $14: White Rum, Italicus, Allspice Dram, Lemon Cardamom
- Apricity - $16: Bourbon, Rye, Amaro + Orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Espresso Martini - $16: Fresh-pulled Espresso, Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Dry Curacao
- The Jumping Jax Flash - $16: Four Year Bourbon, Aromatic Bitters, Orange Bitters Demerara, Flamed Orange & Luxardo Cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mockingbird Spritz - $14: Gin, Lavender, Lemon, Bubbles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Mockingbird Gold Pilsner - $8: 5.2% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Holiday Sparkler (Mocktail) - $8: Orange Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Lime, Rosemary Syrup, Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Cappuccino - $5: Whole or Oat milk
- Fentiman's Cola - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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