Mockingbird Bistro

4.4

1582 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

1985 Welch, Houston, TX 77019

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Mockingbird Bistro Wine Bar combines Sheely’s Texas roots with a style of cooking that he knows well, that of the Riviera, specifically the French Riviera. At Mockingbird, the feel of the menu is "country-French-meets-American-market." Sheely updates the menu seasonally to take advantage of the ingredients available at-market, as well as to give him the freedom to exercise his creativity.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Steak
Hours of operation
Bar Nightly 4:00pm - CL Dinner:Monday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(713) 533-0200
Website
http://www.mockingbirdbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
John Sheely
Catering
Please contact Wilmar Reyes at 713-533-0200.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Mockingbird Bistro's goal is to make your event unique and memorable. We have a semi-private room for 25 people, private room accommodates 75 people seated, more for cocktail and the entire restaurant is available for buyout.

Location
1985 Welch, Houston, TX 77019
Neighborhood
River Oaks
Cross street
McDuffie
Parking details
Valet service is complimentary.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Baby Squid$14.00
crispy w/ two dipping sauces: spicy remoulade, red pepper glaze
Washington State Black Mussels$18.00
roasted tomatoes, spanish chorizo white wine, garlic toast
Wild Salmon Gravlax$14.00
house cured salmon, mango/jicama slaw crispy sesame seed flat bread
Steak Tartare$16.00
quail egg, dijon mustard, garniture grilled sourdough
Veal Sweetbreads$16.00
portabello mushrooms, roasted cipollinis crispy pancetta, creole mustard sauce
Charcuterie$18.00
house made pate, prosciutto di san daniele salame, smoked duck breast
Hudson Valley Foie Gras club"$23.00
seared foie gras, cranberry-orange jam applewood smoked bacon, toasted brioche
Whole Leaf Romaine Lettuces$14.00
parmesan dressing, truffle potato croutons white anchovy, shaved parmesan chees
Soup Of The Season With Garniture$10.00
Bibb Lettuces, Goat Cheese Croquette$14.00
bibb lettuce, vinaigrette, warm goat cheese pine nuts, roasted red peppers
Caramelized Onion Soup$8.00
gruyere/parmesan cheese crostini
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil$16.00
heirloom tomatoes, bocconcini crispy basil, evo, saba

Main

Wild Striped Bass$32.00
baby artichokes, yukon potatoes green shell mussels, braised in a chardonnay broth
Hawaiian Tuna$36.00
seared rare, local vegetable stir fry roasted fingerling potatoes, balsamic/soy glaze
Seared Sea Scallops$32.00
risotto carbonara, spring peas, lardons parmesan butter
Roasted Rabbit Provencal$29.00
plum tomatoes, calamata olives, baby spinach pappardelle noodles & shaved manchego
Grilled Half Chicken$23.00
spring carrot flan, sweet corn succotash roasted garlic jus
Pan Seared Duck Breast / Roasted Leg$32.00
red quinoa pilaf, black cherries baby spinach, foie gras / port redux
Colorado Lamb Shank$42.00
goat cheese/herbed whipped potatoes minted ratatouille, lamb demi
Kurabuta Pork Chop$36.00
stone ground texas white grits roasted cipollini onions, braised red cabbage bourbon glazed dried plums
Angus Strip Loin Steak Frites$39.00
wild mushrooms, watercress shallot/red wine redux, frites
American Kobe Beef Burger$32.00
seared foie gras, slow dough onion bun garniture, truffle frites

Sides

Truffled Pommes Frites$9.00
Garlicky Haricot Vert$6.00
pancetta
Creamed Spinach$6.00
smoked lardons
Spring Ratatouille$6.00

Desserts - To Share

Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Torte$10.00
mango sorbet please allow 10 minutes
Cool Flourless Chocolate Cake$10.00
raspberries, white chocolate ice cream
Apple Bread Pudding$10.00
cinnamon ice cream, caramel sauce
Pumpkin Creme Brulee$10.00
white chocolate-orange cookies
Luscious Lemon Tart$10.00
strawberry, rhubarb compote
Caramelized Pear & Pecan Crostata$10.00
nutella creme anglaise and vanilla ice cream
Homemade Sorbets, Ice Creams$10.00

Cheese

3 For $12.00 Or 5 For $15.00

Barely Buzzed
cows milk, semi-firm, lavender, coffee-rubbed cheddar -beehive cheese - ut.
Mt. Tam
cows milk, buttery, triplecream, soft-ripened, - cowgirl creamery, ca.
Point Reyes Blue
raw cows milk, robust, creamy texture - ca.
Bellwether San Andreas
raw sheeps milk, italian-style pecorino - ca.
Hoja Santa
goat milks, soft, wrapped in hoja santa leaves - dallas, tx

What 1,582 people are saying

Mockingbird Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
0.3Value

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1,582 Reviews

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Csmk VIP
Houston23 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 25, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bittersweet, as it was their last night. Great seeing John Sheeley again & hope to see him resurface soon. Our server amber was gracious & did her best with limited resources. Best wishes for the future!
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Paul
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So very sad Mockingbird is closing. It was our favorite place and the sommelier introduced us to our top 3 favorite wines.
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Luv2eat VIP
Milwaukee112 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 16, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent eatery. Food and service have always been top-notch. Enjoyed the salmon this time and it was cooked to perfection; flaked off the fork. Sad to see this place closing shortly.
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Highland770 VIP
Houston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect for a happy hour.
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FoodieFriend VIP
Houston208 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a wonderful meal! Everyone loved each dish and the wonderful wines as well. We are just so deeply sorry to see Mockingbird close! We hope to see them in a new location soon! All the best to Chef John Sheely, his sweet wife and wonderful staff!
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Nice
Houston24 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 12, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Love the ambiance of this place and the food was very good. The value however is just not there. Dinner for 2 with only 2 glasses of wine should not be $200+. There simply are too many other options in the Heights with comparable menus that can be enjoyed for a fraction of Mockingbird Bistro. Disappointed also that after making a reservation in advance (for a Sunday) that they sit us on the bench side of the restaurant with little or no privacy from the people 24 inches away. Many other tables were empty so not sure why we were relegated to the area of the restaurant with the least amount of appeal.
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Gulliver VIP
Houston200 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 12, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad we were able to say goodbye to Chef Sheely and staff. Food and drinks were wonderful as always. We'll sorely miss the Mockingbird. Can't wait till we hear Chef Sheely's plans for the next venture.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston21 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 11, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A little disappointed to be honest. It may be that the place is closing in a couple of weeks since they will not be able to keep the location, but it was somewhat lackluster for the price. The French Onion Soup was nothing to write home about, the duck with grilled cauliflower was quite bland, the beer and wine selections were pretty poor since they had a buyout, the steak tartar was a not finely cut. May have been good in its heyday but not now.
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Always VIP
Houston523 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 11, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
So sad to see them close! We have been going to this restaurant since the 90s.
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lec77
Houston25 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 10, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a tried and true go-to special occasion restaurant that never disappoints. The food and service is always excellent. I am so sorry to see it go!
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Mockingbird Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 533-0200.

Mockingbird Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 1582 OpenTable diners.

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1985 Welch, Houston, TX 77019

Additional information

Cross street
McDuffie
Neighborhood
River Oaks
Hours of operation
Bar Nightly 4:00pm - CL Dinner:Monday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet service is complimentary.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Sheely
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mockingbirdbistro.com/
Phone number
(713) 533-0200
Catering
Please contact Wilmar Reyes at 713-533-0200.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Mockingbird Bistro's goal is to make your event unique and memorable. We have a semi-private room for 25 people, private room accommodates 75 people seated, more for cocktail and the entire restaurant is available for buyout.

Mockingbird Bistro

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Starter

Baby Squid$14.00

Washington State Black Mussels$18.00

Wild Salmon Gravlax$14.00

Steak Tartare$16.00

Veal Sweetbreads$16.00

Charcuterie$18.00

Hudson Valley Foie Gras club"$23.00

Whole Leaf Romaine Lettuces$14.00

Soup Of The Season With Garniture$10.00

Bibb Lettuces, Goat Cheese Croquette$14.00

Caramelized Onion Soup$8.00

Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil$16.00

Main

Wild Striped Bass$32.00

Hawaiian Tuna$36.00

Seared Sea Scallops$32.00

Roasted Rabbit Provencal$29.00

Grilled Half Chicken$23.00

Pan Seared Duck Breast / Roasted Leg$32.00

Colorado Lamb Shank$42.00

Kurabuta Pork Chop$36.00

Angus Strip Loin Steak Frites$39.00

American Kobe Beef Burger$32.00

Sides

Truffled Pommes Frites$9.00

Garlicky Haricot Vert$6.00

Creamed Spinach$6.00

Spring Ratatouille$6.00

Desserts - To Share

Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Torte$10.00

Cool Flourless Chocolate Cake$10.00

Apple Bread Pudding$10.00

Pumpkin Creme Brulee$10.00

Luscious Lemon Tart$10.00

Caramelized Pear & Pecan Crostata$10.00

Homemade Sorbets, Ice Creams$10.00

Cheese

Barely Buzzed

Mt. Tam

Point Reyes Blue

Bellwether San Andreas

Hoja Santa

Overall ratings and reviews

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