Mockingbird Menu - Oakland, CA

Country-hip choice offering locavore Californian & New American fare in a romantic, candlelit space. Based on 503 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Mockingbird 94612

Address:
416 13th St, Oakland, CA 94612

Phone: (510) 290-0331

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Hours

Friday	11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday	11 AM–9 PM
Sunday	Closed
Monday (Labor Day)	Closed
Tuesday	11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM–8:30 PM

DINNER
Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio Mixed citrus – lemon oil – Fresno chili – lemon basil – cilantro blossoms Dairy Free & Gluten Free	$18.00
Blistered Shishito Peppers lemon – arbequina olive oil – maldon salt Gluten Free, Vegan	$13.00
Buratta Alla Panna Mixed cherry tomatoes – garlic – basil – olive oil – grilled bread Vegetarian (Gluten-free w/out bread)	$17.00
Castelvetrano Olives Castelvetrano olives are plump, green, fruity olives named after the town in Italy where they originate. Olives will have their stones (aka pits). Marinated with thyme, rosemary, and espelette pepper. Vegan & Gluten Free	$7.00
Speck & Seasonal Fruit Thinly sliced cured lightly smoked ham, farmers market melon, a touch of fresh mint and healthy drizzle of olive oil. Gluten Free	$16.00
Garlic Bread Classic, no reason to reinvent this one! Acme rustic Italian loaf, butter, garlic, and parmesan! Toasty in the oven. Vegetarian	$9.00
Crispy Mushrooms Maitaki mushrooms (hen of the woods), cut into bite size clusters, dry fried (no batter) and served with Fresno chilis and “green mayo”. Vegetarian, Gluten Free & Dairy Free (Vegan w/o mayo)	$14.00
Mockingbird Fried Brussels Sprouts Our signature, semi-famous dish. Brussels sprouts are cut in half, deep fried and served with aioli, blue cheese, fresh time & saba. Vegetarian, Gluten Free (Vegan w/o cheese & aioli) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$14.00
French Fries Still taking them seriously! We only use Kennebec potatoes, with flesh that is firm and low in moisture so they’re never limp and soggy! Served with aioli* & good old Heinz ketchup. Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Vegan w/o aioli) *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$9.00
Side Of Marinara	$2.00
Crispy Mushrooms Maitaki mushrooms (hen of the woods), cut into bite size clusters, dry fried (no batter) and served with Fresno chilis and “green mayo”. Vegetarian, Gluten Free & Dairy Free (Vegan w/o mayo)	$14.00
Mockingbird Fried Brussels Sprouts Our signature, semi-famous dish. Brussels sprouts are cut in half, deep fried and served with aioli, blue cheese, fresh time & saba. Vegetarian, Gluten Free (Vegan w/o cheese & aioli) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$14.00
French Fries Still taking them seriously! We only use Kennebec potatoes, with flesh that is firm and low in moisture so they’re never limp and soggy! Served with aioli* & good old Heinz ketchup. Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Vegan w/o aioli) *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$9.00
Butter Lettuces Peaches – candied pancetta – hazelnuts – pickled red onion – blue cheese dressing Gluten Free	$17.00
Farmers Market Salad shaved Brussels sprouts – carrot ribbons – beets – roasted cauliflower – fried butter beans – almonds – herbed mustard dressing Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free	$16.00
Chopped Salad This hearty salad is perfect for sharing or as a light meal all on it’s own! Cubes of salami, provalone cheese, peperoncino, and ceci beans are balanced by our red wine vinegar “spiked” dressing, just like Mom used to make. Garnished with a dusting of Parmesan. Gluten Free	$17.00
Lasagne Alla Bolognese Con Melanzane Beef bolognese – fresh pasta – basil & spinach ricotta – bechamel	$26.00
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara A classic pasta dish found on restaurant menus throughout Rome. Like many beloved dishes there is much debate on “the right way” to make it! We do ours with guanciale (similar to pancetta), whole egg (raw), a mix of pecorino romano and parmesan, and lots of black pepper. Modifications not recommended. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$22.00
Potato Gnocchi yellow corn – cherry tomatoes – basil pesto Vegetarian (can be made Dairy-free w/out cheese)	$25.00
Grilled Hanger Steak Prime hanger steak grilled to med-rare (unless otherwise specified) from our friends at Flannery Beef. Served with a raw radish & fennel salad and Bagna Cauda sauce. Traditionally served in Piedmont as a warm dip for raw vegetables, Bagna Cauda is a perfect match for our beautiful radish salad from Riverdog Farms. This dish is only made better with a side of fries! Gluten Free	$38.00
Chicken Parmigiana A classic for a reason! Pounded breaded chicken breast deep-fried then simmered in tomato sauce; w/mozzarella cheese melted on top and side salad.	$26.00
Mussels Fra Diavalo PEI mussels – butter beans- Nduja (Calabrian pork sausage) spiked tomato & white wine broth – grilled bread (Gluten-free w/out bread)	$27.00
Grilled Whole Branzino Whole fish grilled with fresh lemon and herbs, finished with a salsa rustica. Gluten Free & Dairy Free, modifications not recommended	$36.00
Grace’s Meatballs Beef & pork meatballs based on a beloved grandmother’s recipe. All the usual suspects: onion, garlic, breadcrumb & spices; simmered in tomato sauce, with pecorino romano, parmigiano-reggiano, & basil, w/grilled bread on the side.	$26.00
Summer Squash Risotto Summer squash & fennel – scallions – pecorino – lemon – parsley – mascarpone Gluten Free & Vegetarian	$28.00
The Mockingburger Flannery ground beef – provolone – pancetta – “spicy secret sauce” – lettuce tomatoes – red onion – pickled green tomato – soft roll – add fries +$4	$18.00
Bread Pudding It’s back! Our signature bread pudding: Acme pain de mie, soaked and baked in vanilla nutmeg custard. Hot and toasty, topped with salted caramel and whipped cream. Vegetarian	$15.00
Strawberry Shortcake buttermilk drop biscuit – farmers market berries – vanilla cream Vegetarian	$13.00
Chocolate Budino Rich chocolate pudding made with 66% semi-sweet chocolate from local chocolate maker Guittard, layered with house-made gianduia & cream. Gluten Free, Vegetarian	$14.00
Biscotti A classic Italian twist baked cookie: our recipe gifted to us from a true Italian chef; with hazelnut & anise. Vegetarian	$5.00
Kids Pasta A kid-friendly portion of pasta with a choice of simple options to ensure happy (and full), discerning young diners. Served with a side of broccoli.	$10.00
LUNCH
Castelvetrano Olives Castelvetrano olives are plump, green, fruity olives named after the town in Italy where they originate. Olives will have their stones (aka pits). Marinated with thyme, rosemary, and espelette pepper. Vegan & Gluten Free	$7.00
Garlic Bread Classic, no reason to reinvent this one! Acme rustic Italian loaf, butter, garlic, and parmesan! Toasty in the oven. Vegetarian	$9.00
Mockingbird Fried Brussels Sprouts Our signature, semi-famous dish. Brussels sprouts are cut in half, deep fried and served with aioli, blue cheese, fresh time & saba. Vegetarian, Gluten Free (Vegan w/o cheese & aioli) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$14.00
French Fries Still taking them seriously! We only use Kennebec potatoes, with flesh that is firm and low in moisture so they’re never limp and soggy! Served with aioli* & good old Heinz ketchup. Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Vegan w/o aioli) *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$9.00
Speck & Seasonal Fruit Thinly sliced cured lightly smoked ham, farmers market melon, a touch of fresh mint and healthy drizzle of olive oil. Gluten Free	$16.00
Butter Bean Purée A perfect puree of butter beans with garlic, lemon & olive oil, garnished w/semi-dried cherry tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, and grilled scallions. Served w/fresh crunchy veggies (carrot, radish, belgian endive) & crostini for dipping.	$14.00
Chopped Salad This hearty salad is perfect for sharing or as a light meal all on it’s own! Cubes of salami, provalone cheese, peperoncino, and ceci beans are balanced by our red wine vinegar “spiked” dressing, just like Mom used to make. Garnished with a dusting of Parmesan. Gluten Free	$17.00
Farmers Market Salad shaved Brussels sprouts – carrot ribbons – beets – roasted cauliflower – fried butter beans – almonds – herbed mustard dressing Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free	$16.00
Butter Lettuces Peaches – candied pancetta – hazelnuts – pickled red onion – blue cheese dressing Gluten Free	$17.00
The Mockingburger Flannery ground beef – provolone – pancetta – “spicy secret sauce” – lettuce tomatoes – red onion – pickled green tomato – soft roll – add fries +$4	$18.00
Open Faced Tuna Melt The best of everything: our buttery delicious garlic bread topped with tuna salad and melted provolone cheese. Pepperoncini added to the mix to keep things bright!	$16.00
“Chicken-Fried” Hen Of The Woods Mushroom Sandwich Don’t let the name fool you, this a vegetarian option! Buttermilk-battered and fried mushrooms on an Acme sesame bun with aioli, pickled onions, yellow mustard & shredded lettuces.	$16.00
Hanger Steak Lunch 8 oz hanger steak – fries – arugula salad – salsa rustica Gluten-free	$32.00
Mussels Fra Diavalo PEI mussels – butter beans- Nduja (Calabrian pork sausage) spiked tomato & white wine broth – grilled bread (Gluten-free w/out bread)	$27.00
Summer Squash Risotto Lunch Summer squash & fennel – scallions – pecorino – lemon – parsley – mascarpone Gluten Free & Vegetarian	$23.00
Potato Gnocchi yellow corn – cherry tomatoes – basil pesto Vegetarian (can be made Dairy-free w/out cheese)	$25.00
Grace’s Meatballs Beef & pork meatballs simmered in tomato sauce – pecorino Romano – parmigiano-reggiano- basil – grilled bread	$22.00
Chicken Parmigiana A classic for a reason! Pounded breaded chicken breast deep-fried then simmered in tomato sauce; w/mozzarella cheese melted on top.	$19.00
Lasagne Alla Bolognese Con Melanzane beef bolognese – eggplant – fresh pasta basil ricotta – bechamel – side salad	$26.00
Kids Pasta A kid-friendly portion of pasta with a choice of simple options to ensure happy (and full), discerning young diners. Served with a side of broccoli.	$10.00
Bread Pudding It’s back! Our signature bread pudding: Acme pain de mie, soaked and baked in vanilla nutmeg custard. Hot and toasty, topped with salted caramel and whipped cream. Vegetarian	$15.00
Strawberry Shortcake buttermilk drop biscuit – farmers market berries – vanilla cream Vegetarian	$13.00
Chocolate Budino Rich chocolate pudding made with 66% semi-sweet chocolate from local chocolate maker Guittard, layered with house-made gianduia & cream. Gluten Free, Vegetarian	$14.00
Biscotti A classic Italian twist baked cookie: our recipe gifted to us from a true Italian chef; with hazelnut & anise. Vegetarian	$5.00
BRUNCH
Baked French Toast We use Acme pan di mie “milk bread” and soak it overnight in a vanilla & nutmeg scented custard; garnished with spiced plum sauce & whipped ricotta. Vegetarian	$18.00
Steak & Eggs 5oz hanger steak – 2 eggs – house fried potatoes – arugula salad – salsa rustica Gluten-free	$31.00
Butter Lettuces Peaches – candied pancetta – hazelnuts – pickled red onion – blue cheese dressing Gluten Free	$17.00
Butter Bean Purée A perfect puree of butter beans with garlic, lemon & olive oil, garnished w/semi-dried cherry tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, and grilled scallions. Served w/fresh crunchy veggies (carrot, radish, belgian endive) & crostini for dipping.	$14.00
French Fries Still taking them seriously! We only use Kennebec potatoes, with flesh that is firm and low in moisture so they’re never limp and soggy! Served with aioli* & good old Heinz ketchup. Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (Vegan w/o aioli) *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$9.00
Ricotta Doughnut Holes Warm doughnut holes, deep-fried to order and dusted with nutmeg & sugar. Vegetarian	$12.00
Mockingbird Fried Brussels Sprouts Our signature, semi-famous dish. Brussels sprouts are cut in half, deep fried and served with aioli, blue cheese, fresh time & saba. Vegetarian, Gluten Free (Vegan w/o cheese & aioli) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$14.00
Farmers Market Salad shaved Brussels sprouts – carrot ribbons – beets – roasted cauliflower – fried butter beans – almonds – herbed mustard dressing Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free	$16.00
Butter Lettuces Peaches – candied pancetta – hazelnuts – pickled red onion – blue cheese dressing Gluten Free	$17.00
Chopped Salad This hearty salad is perfect for sharing or as a light meal all on it’s own! Cubes of salami, provalone cheese, peperoncino, and ceci beans are balanced by our red wine vinegar “spiked” dressing, just like Mom used to make. Garnished with a dusting of Parmesan. Gluten Free	$17.00
“Chicken-Fried” Hen Of The Woods Mushroom Sandwich Don’t let the name fool you, this a vegetarian option! Buttermilk-battered and fried mushrooms on an Acme sesame bun with aioli, pickled onions, yellow mustard & shredded lettuces.	$16.00
The Mockingburger Flannery ground beef – provolone – pancetta – “spicy secret sauce” – lettuce tomatoes – red onion – pickled green tomato – soft roll – add fries +$4	$18.00
Breakfast Bagel Sandwich Breakfast, brunch, lunch, why not dinner; this sandwich is unbelievably delicious no matter what time of day it is! A toasted Boichik bagel with hash browns, a fried egg, pancetta, provolone cheese, and pickled fresno chilis.	$17.00
Mussels Fra Diavalo PEI mussels – butter beans- Nduja (Calabrian pork sausage) spiked tomato & white wine broth – grilled bread (Gluten-free w/out bread)	$27.00
Poached Eggs 2 poached eggs with grilled summer squash, summer tomatoes, speck (think cured pork in the manner of prosciutto), crispy potatoes, and garnished with mustard cream sauce. Gluten Free *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$21.00
Summer Squash Risotto Summer squash & fennel – scallions – pecorino – lemon – parsley – mascarpone Gluten Free & Vegetarian	$28.00
Eggs In Purgatory Two eggs in a spicy Nduja spiked (Calabrian pork sausage) tomato sauce with parmesan – arugula – grilled bread Vegetarian	$19.00
Tofu Scramble Three eggs scrambled with tofu from local maker Hodo, spinach, fava beans, semi-dried cherry tomatoes, and crispy potatoes. Vegetarian	$18.00
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara A classic pasta dish found on restaurant menus throughout Rome. Like many beloved dishes there is much debate on “the right way” to make it! We do ours with guanciale (similar to pancetta), whole egg (raw), a mix of pecorino romano and parmesan, and lots of black pepper. Modifications not recommended. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illness; especially if you have a medical condition.	$22.00
Grace’s Meatballs Beef & pork meatballs simmered in tomato sauce – pecorino Romano – parmigiano-reggiano- basil – grilled bread	$22.00
Bread Pudding It’s back! Our signature bread pudding: Acme pain de mie, soaked and baked in vanilla nutmeg custard. Hot and toasty, topped with salted caramel and whipped cream. Vegetarian	$15.00
Strawberry Shortcake buttermilk drop biscuit – farmers market berries – vanilla cream Vegetarian	$13.00
Chocolate Budino Rich chocolate pudding made with 66% semi-sweet chocolate from local chocolate maker Guittard, layered with house-made gianduia & cream. Gluten Free, Vegetarian	$14.00
Biscotti A classic Italian twist baked cookie: our recipe gifted to us from a true Italian chef; with hazelnut & anise. Vegetarian	$5.00
Kids Pasta A kid-friendly portion of pasta with a choice of simple options to ensure happy (and full), discerning young diners. Served with a side of broccoli.	$10.00
SHOP
East Bay Cooks This beautiful compilation from James Beard Award-winning writer Carolyn Jung features 80 signature recipes from 40 different iconic East Bay restaurants, including Mockingbird! This lovely cookbook is packed with stories, insights, and tips that celebrate the rich diversity of our region and the bounty of incredible local ingredients.	$25.00
Food People Beautifully featuring Mockingbird, and our very own intrepid leader Melissa Axelrod “Food People are the Best People shares the stories of how chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, farmers and purveyors cooked, comforted, and created through crisis. A portrait of strength and resilience through one of the toughest times in our history, featuring over 100 leaders in the food world, these reflections and photographs are a testament to our collective experiences and appreciation of our connection through food. With a portion of proceeds going to No Kid Hungry, this book highlights some exceptional people and helps with food insecurity in our communities.” -foodpeoplebook.com	$35.00

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Sarah Haight

Loved this place! The vibe was cool, the staff was cool, the food was amazing. The cocktails were so fun. The garlic bread and lasagna were crazy good.

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Went here for lunch with coworkers. Fun breezy space with nice outdoor seating. Staff are cool. The Brussels are amazing (as proclaimed). The chop salad was not good IMO. Didn’t love the flavor of the ingredients or the dressing/spice (it was surprisingly not good). Wished we had gone with the farmers market salad … And the fries were meh. Felt like we got the dregs. The tuna melt was a real winner though. Hands down the best thing we ate.

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Eric Hiss

I’ll be honest, I hate to write this review because the place itself is very nice looking, and it’s possible that it was just an off night. Brussel sprout appetizer with blue cheese was good, bit my entree was literally bad. The chicken parmigiana was cooked such that it wasn’t tender and the sauce had a terrible garish flavor.

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Frank Mario Castellon

First time and thoroughly enjoyed. Business meeting with 2 partners. Waitress timely and friendly. Easy to have a discussion while enjoying lunch. Special tx for watching my doggie on patio as well as providing water. Highly recommend. My doggie kimmy gives 2 paws up.

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Craig Prater

Came in for Friday night dinner. We had the Moroccan spiced chicken & the Ragu alla Bolognese. Both dishes were excellent and filling. Service was very good and the food came out surprisingly quick. Had drinks that were mixed well. If you’re staying downtown, stop in for a visit. One of the nicer restaurants in this area for sure.

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Jivesh Toor

Had dinner last night while visiting a friend in Oakland, and was really excited as I’d heard good things about Mockingbird. We were seated upstairs when we arrived and the first thing we noticed were that we were surrounded by flies; we kept having to swat them away from our faces and off our dishes. I mentioned this to the server and she said that is normal as they’re attracted to the wine (not the kind of response I was expecting to hear as I’ve been to plenty of wine serving restaurants that aren’t infested with flies). There must have been about 15 flies flying around us all night and sitting on the walls beside us, very very gross when trying to eat. Aside from this the food was very good; we had the brussel sprouts, the risotto and the steak which were all delicious. The steak was very tasty but arrived cold which was a disappointment, and I mentioned this to the server. I didn’t have time to have the dish recooked as we were in a rush to get to other evening plans, and so we were comped a glass of wine. Overall, I’m sure if they can get rid of the flies it would be a place that might be worth coming back to. Sad that this will be my lasting memory of my one dining experience in Oakland.

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Kuali Salsa

The BEST Branzino you will ever eat in your life. We keep coming back to Mockingbird for the amazing food, friendly staff and beautiful restaurant. We order the Branzino every time. It’s that amazing. Try the whole menu but definitely order the Branzino!!

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Paul Andrew

I had lunch and I ordered the lasagna. It was small( maybe this is due to it being on the lunch menu). I would say it was a 4 inch by 4 inch square served with some greens. The lasagna was ok, it won’t blow you away. After i ate it was was still hungry. To make it a meal, you may need to order some extras like the Brussel sprouts which were very good.

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Nicola

Nice spot for California cuisine downtown Oakland. Everything was cooked and prepared well. I missed a bit of flavor in my trout but still a very solid plate.

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Francis Alba

This place was in a perfect location near the 12th and Broadway BART station. Living in SF, it makes it easy to come here in the future, hopefully with friends lol. I also had 2 orders of the fries…so good!!! Servers were kind and friendly and will patiently answer your questions if any regarding the menu.

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