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Mockingbird Bistro

1985 Welch St
Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 533-0200
Price:
$$
Cross Street:
McDuffie
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10pm

Message from Mockingbird Bistro

Mockingbird Bistro

Experience Texas Provence - Upscale Casual Dining

  • Award-Winning Wine List
  • Uniquely Welcoming Ambiance
  • Private Functions of All Sizes

Since opening in January 2002, Mockingbird Bistro Wine Bar, 1985 Welch, has garnered rave reviews for its Texas Provence cuisine from diners and critics alike. Chef / Owner John Sheely says Mockingbird is the casual-feel place he has always wanted to open?a place where he himself would like to ?hang out.?

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 menus 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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Editorial Review for Mockingbird Bistro – by Citysearch Editors

The Scene
Up and coming lawyers, empty-nesters and nearby Montrose/River Oaks foodies flock for a dash of bohemian dining and a little diversion among the darkly lit chambers. This funky-gothic, lofty nest in a small, '30s-era building chirps with character and cheerful service.

The Food
A hearty, seasonal menu: A crisp, Stilton-gilded bistro salad also contains Granny Smith apple slices. Gruyere cheese atop the 1015 Onion Soup is accompanied by garlic croutons. Dinner is reminiscent of a medieval feast: Large, mouthwatering short ribs over soft cheese polenta, and jumbo asparagus that screams, "eat with fingers." A striking rare-seared tuna steak and olive tapenade, Nicoise-style, or the snappy steak au poivre with watercress and crispy frites are flavorful palate-pleasers.

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Insider Tips

What to Drink

The eclectic wine list is priced below mark-up, so drink up. Vintner lunches and dinners are also hosted. Contact the restaurant for details.

On the Menu

Save some room because the dessert menu is devoted to all things chocolate.

Where to Sit

Table 41 is the Mick Jagger table. It's in the middle of the room and is a fave for local celebs.

Know Before You Go

The "bar bites" menu offers small meals (short rib, burgers, mussels, risotto for $9.

User Reviews for Mockingbird Bistro

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/07/2008 Posted by thebestcritic

You can't beat the food at MB, it's fantastic. However, unless you're one who just rolled in from River Oaks, the wines are a bit pricey for the upper middle class. It's really a shame they don't offer some of the nicer wines retailed at $18 to $35 a bottle, cause even after they put their 2-2.5 times mark-up, we'd still be paying $50-$80 a bottle. $46 for a $16 bottle of Groth Sav Blanc is pushing it a bit; and the $50 for the $20 bottle of Becker Cab Sav is way out there. Too bad the wine prices aren't in line with the food prices. So when I want a good wine, I go elsewhere and have my nice wine at a fair price along with a great meal. When I go to MB, I have an excellent meal without the wine. Oh well....

Pros: Fantastic Menu, Ambience,

Cons: Wine Prices, Parking, Wine Prices, Parking

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/26/2008 Posted by Mrhouzton

Great little restaurant in the quaint Montrose neighborhood. Upscale but comfortable decor and food with pretensions to haute cuisine that hits the mark. The chef, John Scheely is personable and very creative. Not much bar action but a great place to take a date. I highly reccommend.

Pros: Ambience, food

Cons: Parking is tight

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Editor's Review

A country French/nouveau American bistro with robust fare and bohemian flair.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

The eclectic wine list is priced below mark-up, so drink up. Vintner lunches and dinners are also hosted. Contact the restaurant for details.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • At the bar

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm
  • Fri 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-11pm
  • Sat 5:30pm-11pm
  • Sun 5pm-10pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • American (New)
  • Eclectic & International

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Notable Wine List
  • Lunch Spot

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