Mockingbird - Oakland

An experience to forget. Nice welcome at the front door but that was it. The service was very slow, the food was cold and tasteless. And on top of that, very ex... read more An experience to forget. Nice welcome at the front door but that was it. The service was very slow, the food was cold and tasteless. And on top of that, very expensive for just the mains we've ordered.

An experience to forget. Nice welcome at the front door but that was it. The service was very slow, the food was cold and tasteless. And on top of that, very ex... read more An experience to forget. Nice welcome at the front door but that was it. The service was very slow, the food was cold and tasteless. And on top of that, very expensive for just the mains we've ordered.

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Mockingbird. We shared the burrata appetizer and it was delightful. I had the mussels for my main the flavors were unexp... read more We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Mockingbird. We shared the burrata appetizer and it was delightful. I had the mussels for my main the flavors were unexpected, perfect, and the spice level was just right. We shared the bread pudding, strawberry shortcake, and guittard chocolate budino for dessert and they were special in their own way. Don't sleep on the cocktails, they're a must try. I enjoyed The Community Garden, the flavor is difficult to describe but I definitely recommend.

On a positive note, the food was very good. We had the brussels sprouts, risotto, and steak, all of which were delicious. The steak was flavorful, but it did ar... read more On a positive note, the food was very good. We had the brussels sprouts, risotto, and steak, all of which were delicious. The steak was flavorful, but it did arrive cold, which was disappointing. I mentioned this to the server, but since we were in a hurry to get to our evening plans, I didn’t have time for it to be recooked. However, they did offer us a complimentary glass of wine. Overall, if they could address the fly issue, this place could be worth revisiting. It’s unfortunate that this will be the lasting impression of my dining experience in Oakland.

I visited to celebrate my friend's birthday, and we had a fantastic experience. The food was outstanding, and the service was equally impressive. We started wit... read more I visited to celebrate my friend's birthday, and we had a fantastic experience. The food was outstanding, and the service was equally impressive. We started with the brussel sprouts and mushrooms, which were delicious, then moved on to the meatballs served with a side of pasta—a great recommendation from our waiter, since they originally only come with bread. We also had grilled fish topped with a flavor-packed chimichurri, which was the highlight of the evening, along with a steak and another specialty pasta featuring eggplant, basil, and a hint of chili. I must commend the incredible service: our waiter was incredibly attentive and even crafted a cocktail using ancho chili liqueur, which my friends really enjoyed. We will definitely be back!