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1985 Welch Houston, TX 77019

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1985 Welch Houston TX 77019

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  • American, Greek, Mediterranean
    Sun 11am-10pm, Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat 5:30pm-10pm
    $$$ $$, $$$
  • All Major Credit Cards, cash
    Business casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout
  • Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
    Accepted, Not Necessary
    Free
Description

Mockingbird Bistro is a perfect place to enjoy a big fat steak with french fries and an earthy Rhône red wine or a hamburger and a cold beer. The American-Mediterranean menu doesn't try to wow you with cleverness, but in many cases, the quality of the ingredients elevates the simple dishes to unexpected heights. The medieval decor doesn't exactly match the spirit of the restaurant, but it's a welcome breath of funkiness in a neighborhood of identical River Oaks town houses.








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  • 2010 | Best Cheese Plate

    Mockingbird is one of those rare bastions of civility that's open on a Monday night, all the better to enjoy a glass of wine and a carefully constructed cheese plate at the restaurant's stately bar, under the whimsical and watchful eyes of a ceiling full of gargoyles. Of course, you can order the cheese plate at your table, with your meal. If you're feeling particularly continental, order it for dessert. But the constantly rotating cheese plate -- which lately has featured selections... More »

  • 2009 | Best Caesar Salad

    It looks so simple and elegant: several long leaves of romaine lettuce laid across the plate, coated, not slathered, with a tangy Caesar dressing made fresh just moments earlier. Grated cheese, potato croutons and black pepper round out this traditional dish. On top of it all, just to add some color and a bit of punch, rests a thin slice or two of roasted red pepper. It's a true classic with just a hint of daring that makes this salad a must for any palate. More »

  • 2008 | Best Mussels

    The multicultural mussel appetizer at the Mockingbird Bistro in Montrose starts with perfectly cleaned, gritless Mediterranean mussels. The black-shelled, white-fleshed shellfish are stewed in a stout Asian-fusion coconut milk broth seasoned with garlic, lemongrass and spicy red curry. Then they're presented in a big white bowl of the hearty red sauce, with the shells arranged around the outside and a pile of stewed tomato and spinach greens sitting in the center. Matched with one of... More »

  • 2007 | Best Bistro

    After an up-and-down career in the fine-dining arena, Chef John Sheely has found a home in the more relaxed bistro category. Mockingbird Bistro is a perfect example of what a bistro is supposed to be -- a place that's both comfortable enough to get a beer and a burger while dressed in blue jeans, yet sophisticated enough to take a date for a foie gras appetizer and a world-class glass of wine. The gothic interior decor, much it of left over from a former tenant, lends just the right... More »

  • 2005 | Best Bistro

    Award-winning chef and owner John Sheely is back behind the stove of his self-dubbed American-Provencal bistro. Despite a gothic interior left over from the previous owners that doesn't give the place a bistro feel, the food is innovative and always superb. He is turning out such bistro staples as steak frites, a fabulous foie gras, mussels, croque monsieurs and a charcuterie platter with homemade pate. At the same time, by offering dishes like sweetbreads, Sheely courageously expands our... More »

  • 2004 | Best Bistro

    Mockingbird Bistro and Wine Bar Fresh Texas ingredients meet French Provence recipes at John Sheely's neighborhood eatery. Inside the eclectic yet comfy confines of this restaurant, you'll find some of the heartiest and tastiest choices around. "Bistro" generally implies a small cafe serving down-home food, but these eats aren't Mom fare. The menu changes seasonally, but the consistent onion soup is warm and delightfully filling, as are the pan-seared mussels and the fresh bread, baked twice... More »

  • 2002 | Best Bistro

    The best thing about Mockingbird Bistro is the unpretentious menu. This is the perfect place to enjoy a big fat steak with french fries and an earthy Rhône red wine or a hamburger and a cold beer. In many cases, the quality of the ingredients elevates simple dishes to unexpected heights. A roasted beet salad with goat cheese, walnuts and greens is a humble masterpiece. The moules frites, a European cafe favorite that consists of a bucket of mussels in broth with french fries, may be... More »

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    | Houston, TX | 10 Reviews

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    | Thu, August 6, 2009

    Kick ass food, service and ambiance.

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    | Houston, TX | 132 Reviews

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    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    The multicultural mussel appetizer at the Mockingbird Bistro in Montrose starts with perfectly cleaned, gritless Mediterranean mussels. The black-shelled, white-fleshed shellfish are stewed in a stout Asian-fusion coconut milk broth seasoned with garlic, lemongrass and spicy red curry. Then they're presented in a big white bowl of the hearty red sauce, with the shells arranged around the outside and a pile of stewed tomato and spinach greens sitting in the center. Matched with one of Mockingbird's excellent Rieslings or a bottle of cold beer, this is a spectacular appetizer. But eaten with a basket of bread and olive oil dip, this fabulous bowl of mussels makes for a pretty substantial meal all by itself.

  • ScottS7
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    | Houston, TX | 2 Reviews

    4
    | Fri, August 28, 2009

    If you are looking for an impressive or romantic date spot, this is the place.. Nestled in a residential neighborhood, it is an unassuming spot for a food place of this quality... My 1st visit was with a dining club and the food was fantastic!!! I went back a couple weeks later and had the scallops atop a sweet corn risotto and chorizo.. Fantastic!! My date had Kobe beef short ribs, which were also incredible.. The service is also impeccable without being intrusive... Chef John Sheely is truly a master of using locally grown ingredients to create inventive and complementary dishes.. I would highly recommend this restaurant!!!

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Main Menu
Starter
$14.00
Baby Squid
crispy w/ two dipping sauces: spicy remoulade, red pepper glaze
$18.00
Washington State Black Mussels
roasted tomatoes, spanish chorizo white wine, garlic toast
$14.00
Wild Salmon Gravlax
house cured salmon, mango/jicama slaw crispy sesame seed flat bread
$16.00
Steak Tartare
quail egg, dijon mustard, garniture grilled sourdough
$16.00
Veal Sweetbreads
portabello mushrooms, roasted cipollinis crispy pancetta, creole mustard sauce
$18.00
Charcuterie
house made pate, prosciutto di san daniele salame, smoked duck breast
$23.00
Hudson Valley Foie Gras club"
seared foie gras, cranberry-orange jam applewood smoked bacon, toasted brioche
$14.00
Whole Leaf Romaine Lettuces
parmesan dressing, truffle potato croutons white anchovy, shaved parmesan chees
$10.00
Soup Of The Season With Garniture
$14.00
Bibb Lettuces, Goat Cheese Croquette
bibb lettuce, vinaigrette, warm goat cheese pine nuts, roasted red peppers
$8.00
Caramelized Onion Soup
gruyere/parmesan cheese crostini
$16.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
heirloom tomatoes, bocconcini crispy basil, evo, saba
Main
$32.00
Wild Striped Bass
baby artichokes, yukon potatoes green shell mussels, braised in a chardonnay broth
$36.00
Hawaiian Tuna
seared rare, local vegetable stir fry roasted fingerling potatoes, balsamic/soy glaze
$32.00
Seared Sea Scallops
risotto carbonara, spring peas, lardons parmesan butter
$29.00
Roasted Rabbit Provencal
plum tomatoes, calamata olives, baby spinach pappardelle noodles & shaved manchego
$23.00
Grilled Half Chicken
spring carrot flan, sweet corn succotash roasted garlic jus
$32.00
Pan Seared Duck Breast / Roasted Leg
red quinoa pilaf, black cherries baby spinach, foie gras / port redux
$42.00
Colorado Lamb Shank
goat cheese/herbed whipped potatoes minted ratatouille, lamb demi
$36.00
Kurabuta Pork Chop
stone ground texas white grits roasted cipollini onions, braised red cabbage bourbon glazed dried plums
$39.00
Angus Strip Loin Steak Frites
wild mushrooms, watercress shallot/red wine redux, frites
$32.00
American Kobe Beef Burger
seared foie gras, slow dough onion bun garniture, truffle frites
Sides
$9.00
Truffled Pommes Frites
$6.00
Garlicky Haricot Vert
pancetta
$6.00
Creamed Spinach
smoked lardons
$6.00
Spring Ratatouille
Desserts - To Share
$10.00
Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Torte
mango sorbet please allow 10 minutes
$10.00
Cool Flourless Chocolate Cake
raspberries, white chocolate ice cream
$10.00
Apple Bread Pudding
cinnamon ice cream, caramel sauce
$10.00
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
white chocolate-orange cookies
$10.00
Luscious Lemon Tart
strawberry, rhubarb compote
$10.00
Caramelized Pear & Pecan Crostata
nutella creme anglaise and vanilla ice cream
$10.00
Homemade Sorbets, Ice Creams
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

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