The Mockingbird
Downtown Nashville, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
The Mockingbird is worth booking when the Gulch plan calls for casual energy, Modern American comfort food, and a full-bar dinner without fine-dining pressure. At $$, it makes the strongest case for brunch, groups, and repeat visits where the appeal is flexibility rather than a formal tasting-menu experience.
About The Mockingbird
The Mockingbird is a Nashville pick for diners looking for a casual Modern American meal at a $$ price point. The basics are direct: Executive Chef / Partner Brian Riggenbach is attached to the restaurant, the dress code is casual, and the Sunday service includes brunch from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Use it when the priority is an approachable restaurant in Nashville rather than a formal splurge.
Book it for a Nashville meal that needs ease, not formality
The Mockingbird makes sense when you want Modern American cooking in a casual setting. The $$ price point keeps expectations in an approachable range, while Brian Riggenbach’s role as Executive Chef / Partner gives the restaurant a clear chef connection.
Plan around the schedule rather than assuming all-day service. The Sunday hours are brunch from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The menu is best understood as Modern American
The cuisine for The Mockingbird is Modern American.
Value is clearest for diners who want a casual Nashville restaurant at a $$ level.
Plan it as part of a broader Nashville night
The Mockingbird can fit into a broader Nashville dining plan, especially if you are comparing casual Modern American options with other restaurants in the city. Pearl’s broader city guides can help with the rest of the plan: Our full Nashville restaurants guide, Our full Nashville hotels guide, Our full Nashville bars guide, Our full Nashville wineries guide, and Our full Nashville experiences guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–9 pm · Tuesday: 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–9 pm
- Location
- 121 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
- Website
- mockingbirdnashville.com
- Phone
- +1 615-741-9900
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern diner atmosphere with a playful, global-fare concept and a focus on fun.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 121 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–9 pm
- Tuesday
- 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–9 pm
- Wednesday
- 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–9 pm
- Thursday
- 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–9 pm
- Friday
- 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–10 pm
- Saturday
- 10:30 am–2:30 pm, 4–10 pm
- Sunday
- 10:30 am–2:30 pm, 4–9 pm
Location
121 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, United States · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Mockingbird worth the price?
Yes, if you want Modern American food in Nashville at a $$ price point rather than a splurge. Brian Riggenbach is the Executive Chef / Partner, and the restaurant is best approached as a casual option.
Is brunch or dinner better at The Mockingbird?
The verified Sunday hours include brunch from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM and dinner from 4:00 PM–9:00 PM.
What is the confirmed dining style at The Mockingbird?
The Mockingbird is a $$ Modern American restaurant in Nashville with a casual dress code.
What should I wear to The Mockingbird?
The dress code is casual. Keep the outfit relaxed and appropriate for a casual Nashville meal.
Is The Mockingbird good for a special occasion?
It can work for a relaxed special occasion if you want a casual Modern American restaurant in Nashville.
