Mockingbird
DINNER
Highlights
- Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio$18.00
Mixed citrus - lemon oil - Fresno chili - lemon basil - cilantro blossoms Dairy Free & Gluten Free
- Blistered Shishito Peppers$13.00
lemon - arbequina olive oil - maldon salt Gluten Free, Vegan
- Buratta Alla Panna$17.00
Mixed cherry tomatoes - garlic - basil - olive oil - grilled bread Vegetarian (Gluten-free w/out bread)
Nibbly
- Castelvetrano Olives$7.00
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
- Speck & Seasonal Fruit$16.00
Thinly sliced cured lightly smoked ham, farmers market melon, a touch of fresh mint and healthy drizzle of olive oil. Gluten Free
- Garlic Bread$9.00
Classic, no reason to reinvent this one! Acme rustic Italian loaf, butter, garlic, and parmesan! Toasty in the oven. Vegetarian
- Crispy Mushrooms$14.00
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)
- Mockingbird Fried Brussels Sprouts$14.00
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.
- French Fries$9.00
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.
- Side of Marinara$2.00
Fried
- Crispy Mushrooms$14.00
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)
- Mockingbird Fried Brussels Sprouts$14.00
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.
- French Fries$9.00
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.
Leafy
- Butter Lettuces$17.00
Peaches - candied pancetta - hazelnuts - pickled red onion - blue cheese dressing Gluten Free
- Farmers Market Salad$16.00
shaved Brussels sprouts - carrot ribbons - beets - roasted cauliflower - fried butter beans - almonds - herbed mustard dressing Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free
- Chopped Salad$17.00
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
Pasta
- Lasagne alla Bolognese con Melanzane$26.00
Beef bolognese - fresh pasta - basil & spinach ricotta - bechamel
- Spaghetti alla Carbonara$22.00
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.
- Potato Gnocchi$25.00
yellow corn - cherry tomatoes - basil pesto Vegetarian (can be made Dairy-free w/out cheese)
Hearty
- Grilled Hanger Steak$38.00
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
- Chicken Parmigiana$26.00
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.
- Mussels Fra Diavalo$27.00
PEI mussels - butter beans- Nduja (Calabrian pork sausage) spiked tomato & white wine broth - grilled bread (Gluten-free w/out bread)
- Grilled Whole Branzino$36.00
Whole fish grilled with fresh lemon and herbs, finished with a salsa rustica. Gluten Free & Dairy Free, modifications not recommended
- Grace's Meatballs$26.00
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.
- Summer Squash Risotto$28.00
Summer squash & fennel - scallions - pecorino - lemon - parsley - mascarpone Gluten Free & Vegetarian
- The Mockingburger$18.00
Flannery ground beef - provolone - pancetta - “spicy secret sauce” - lettuce tomatoes - red onion - pickled green tomato - soft roll - add fries +$4
Sweets
- Bread Pudding$15.00
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
- Strawberry Shortcake$13.00
buttermilk drop biscuit - farmers market berries - vanilla cream Vegetarian
- Chocolate Budino$14.00
Rich chocolate pudding made with 66% semi-sweet chocolate from local chocolate maker Guittard, layered with house-made gianduia & cream. Gluten Free, Vegetarian
- Biscotti$5.00
A classic Italian twist baked cookie: our recipe gifted to us from a true Italian chef; with hazelnut & anise. Vegetarian
SHOP
Books
- East Bay Cooks$25.00
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.
- Food People$35.00
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