Message from 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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 Mockingbird Bistro
(713) 533-0200
1985 Welch St
Houston, TX 77019
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Editorial Description by Citysearch
A country French/nouveau American bistro with robust fare and bohemian flair.
Rated 9.1 out of 10 by Citysearch.
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1 Review
of Mockingbird Bistro
in Houston
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Not sure why it is so popular. 
I live within walking distance, so have visited repeatedly over the years. The specials can be pricey, so ask first (Kobe steak-$95!!)
The food is good but other places are better for the money.
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Fantastic Food, Great PRICEY Wine List
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
Posted 07/07/08 at 2:01pm
Neighborhood Spot
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
Posted 06/26/08 at 5:18am
Not what I expected.... It was even better!!
My Husband and I decided to go treat ourselves before we went to have our taxes done... Boy, did we feel great after eating such a wonderful lunch! The Beef Carpaccio made me think "This is the reason for cows!" The prime steak was another devine beef plate... cooked to perfection and served with some of the world's best pommes frites (or as we call them... french fries). The prices are steep, but what you would expect from a classically trained Chef who operates a beautiful top notch bistro in the middle of River Oaks!?
Pros: Ambiance, Food Selection, Stellar Service
Posted 03/21/08 at 5:31pm
simply SUPERB!
My wife and I recently had lunch together. I could not have asked for anything more. Considering the menu's offerings, it was fairly priced. A bit on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. The service was prompt and attentive, while far from intrusive. My wife enjoyed her meal immensely, and the mussels were to die for! Not an everyday hangout, but well worth a trip. Kudos to the Chef!
Posted 03/18/08 at 5:25pm
Amazing cuisine and great atmosphere!
I went with a girlfriend to celebrate a special occasion. We had an 8pm reservation on a Friday night and were seated promptly upon arrival. The food was superb and the service was excellent. The chef came out mid-course and greeted us and asked if we were pleased with the food. For dinner I had the tuna steak w/ wasabi whipped potatoes - DELISH. If you have a sweet tooth you absolutely MUST try the flourless chocolate cake. AMAZING. This place is a bit pricey - definately not $$. We bough a half bottle of wine, split an appetizer & dessert, and each had an entree and a cup off coffee and it was well over $200. Good romantic spot though! I will return...when my wallet recovers!
Posted 02/19/08 at 2:21pm
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