Mockingbird Bar + Garden

4.8

213 Reviews

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

217 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118-1312

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2 people

16 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Healthy Food with a Stylish Flair

Mockingbird Bar + Garden is a food and drink focused gathering place in a lively, convivial setting, stylishly designed to create memorable experiences. Inspired by our desire to serve and create a sense of community we offer the perfect mix of locally sourced healthy food all cooked from our wood-fired oven. Our incredible cocktails, local beer and coffee bar combined with our events will certainly make you a regular. Al fresco dining available either in our garden, patio, or around the firepit.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–16:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Wed–Fri 16:00–17:00
Phone number
(847) 551-5614
Website
http://MockingbirdBarandGarden.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Patrick Reynolds
Private party facilities
Mockingbird loves to create private memorable events with great food and entertainment in a beautiful, comfortable, setting.

Location
217 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118-1312
Area
East Dundee
Cross Street
Meier
Parking details
There is also a public lot behind 311 Barrington Ave. and another on River Street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef Patrick's Cooking Class
US$20.00 per person
23 Apr 2025 only
Learn how to scale and de-bone two different types of Fish. Guests will enjoy a sampling of what is prepared. $20/person

Five Course Tasting Menu Bouche candied pork belly + blackberry lacquer + pecorino gougére Dumpling butternut squash dumpling + mascarpone + pine nut + kale Escabeche chilled scallop escabeche + fennel & apple salad + champagne vinaigrette Risotto brown butter leek risotto + brie + shallot + fried leak cluster Lamb boneless rack of lamb + miso pistachio crust + bone broth jus + poached stone fruit Apple Fritter fried apple fritter + saffron pear caramel + vanilla ice cream $80/Per Guest + Tax + Service (Beverages not included)

NYE Tasting Menu

Five Course Tasting Menu * Amuse Bouche- Candied Pork Belly w/Blackberry Lacquer + Pecorino Gougére * First Course- Butternut Squash Dumpling w/Mascarpone + Pine Nut + Kale * Second Course- Chilled Scallop Escabeche w/Fennel & Apple Salad + Champagne Vinaigrette * Third Course- Brown Butter Leek Risotto w/Brie + Shallot + Fried Leak Cluster * Fourth Course- Boneless Rack of Lamb w/Miso Pistachio Crust + Bone Broth Jus + Poached Stone Fruit * Fifth Course- Apple Fritter w/Saffron Pear Caramel + Vanilla Ice Cream * $80/Per Guest + Tax + Service (Beverages not included)

NYE Menu 2024US$80.00
Five Course tasting Menu

What 213 people are saying

Mockingbird Bar + Garden reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Suburbs
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Innovative
Northwest Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining
Northwest Suburbs
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mockingbird Bar + Garden offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." The ambiance is "cozy and inviting," perfect for special occasions or date nights. With "unique cocktails" and a "creative menu," it's a local gem that consistently impresses. Guests praise the "extraordinary" dishes and "friendly" atmosphere.

213 Reviews

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Grace
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service staff and great food, everything was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. Drinks were great. The staff goes above and beyond. Very clean and well decorated environment!!!!!!!!!!!
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Carl VIP
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Mockingbird is always great. The food is fantastic as are the drinks. You won’t be disappointed.
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Beth
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The lamb was absolutely perfect, and the white wine I had was a stand out. I ordered the arugula salad and that was a mistake. It was an overly huge amount of arugula in a bowl with some kind of dressing that only added bitterness. The gnocchi was good. Placing serving utensils in the shared bowls would be helpful, but the staff overall was attentive. For what it is, it is a bit pricey, because it lacks the consistency of a really great restaurant. But with time I am sure they will get there!
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Michael VIP
Chicago34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional experience as we were greeted with kindness and throughout our dining experience. The food is extra ordinary and we will definitely return in the near future.
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Kyle
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For my Dad's 80th birthday Tom went above and beyond. I reached out to Mockingbird prior and I've never been met with such hospitality and grace in terms of our service. Food was amazing, the servers were fantastic too. Exquisite menu at surprisingly reasonable prices for the service and quality. Drinks are unique and change often. We are blessing to have a restaurant of such high quality in the area.
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Richard
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal place…. Always good and food is exceptional.
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Kelly VIP
Chicago42 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience all around. Decor is impeccable, food was delicious (especially roasted artichoke appetizer and fig & pig pizza), and service was very friendly. Will be back - looking forward to enjoying their outdoor space in warmer months.
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Ryan
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing pizzas! Try the lamb lollipops, they may be the best I’ve ever had!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always amazing with dishes you don't usually see! Cocktails are well made & delicious. Service is above & beyond!
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Richard
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Remarkable joint. Just love it! Always superb every time.
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FAQs

Mockingbird Bar + Garden offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 551-5614.

Mockingbird Bar + Garden is rated 4.8 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

217 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118-1312

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Meier
Area
East Dundee
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–16:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Wed–Fri 16:00–17:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is also a public lot behind 311 Barrington Ave. and another on River Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Patrick Reynolds
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://MockingbirdBarandGarden.com/
Phone number
(847) 551-5614
Private party facilities
Mockingbird loves to create private memorable events with great food and entertainment in a beautiful, comfortable, setting.

Mockingbird Bar + Garden

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef Patrick's Cooking Class

Menu

NYE Tasting Menu

NYE Menu 2024US$80.00

What 213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mockingbird Bar + Garden offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mockingbird Bar + Garden restaurant rated?

Is Mockingbird Bar + Garden currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information