So great we went back 2 days later! We came for the first time on Mother's Day for brunch which I guess was their grand re-opening and then again for dinner. The food itself is absolutely INCREDIBLE and as someone for who ambiance matters a lot, both indoors and outside on the patio make for a great dining experience. HOWEVER, what made us come back so soon was the service! Both days we had visits from the owners at the table, and the waitstaff is above and beyond. When my husband mentioned this spicy sauce on his crostata, the waiter without hesitation bragged about how it was house made and brought him a small sample to take home. So excited to make this a regular spot for us! read more

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I believe Mockingbird was closed for a while, as they expanded some, but not sure if it was any larger (then again, my friend and I didn't sit inside). It was a nice night, so we sat outside. Their outside has some beach chairs in one area and some covered seating in another. We sat kinda in between off to the side and it was nice. Nothing too fancy, but also didn't feel like lawn chairs at a friend's either. Food was good, but couldn't bring myself to giving more than 4 stars. It was tasty, but could have been better. My fiend ordered the fennel and sausage wood fired pizza and thought it was good but didn't rave about it (see photo). He did like the flavor of the crust, which from past experiences I remember, If you like mushrooms, definitely try their wild mushroom pizza. They are made for one person, unless you want to share for something lighter. I had the Wood-fired Hanger Steak (see photo). Looking at it, it looked sad. The steak was flavorful but a little tough in parts. But if you compare my photo to what's on their website, you will see a noticeable difference. The description matches what I received, but come on people. Throw some ]thing colorful on the plate - would have preferred the website food, though I think it's the wrong photo based on description. LOL Our server was kind, friendly and attentive. Another gentleman popped in once and awhile to ensure everything was going well. Very friendly. We will be back, but not sure I'll order the steak again. read more

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Came here for an early Mother's Day dinner. The ambiance was great, and the decor was very nice. Unfortunately, that's sort of where the nice parts ended. While our server was very nice, she was relatively absent. It took a long time for us to get something as simple as bread, and often, we had to ask multiple times for things. Beverages took forever, and although I ordered two of the same drink, they were completely different each time and lacked consistency. They were out of...steak, of all things, on an important weekend. We were going to order four ribeyes ($60 each), and instead ended up having to order items that were at least half the price--very much a missed business opportunity. This continued into the main course, as well. When we got our food, everything was cold. We were ready to go so we asked for the check, and then, it was taking so long for it to arrive that we ended up just finding the server and paid. We really wanted to like this place, but by the time we were done, we wished we had gone anywhere else. I believe it was a combination of being short staffed and just not being operationally prepared to run a restaurant this size with what seemed like a fairly usually nice spring day crowd. We won't be going back, but we really hope they get it together and others will give them a try--we need restaurants like these to be successful. read more

Newly renovated and top tier!! The owner Kathleen did an amazing job renovating the new addition to her restaurant. The food is still amazing, the craft cocktails are spot on!! Don't miss out on this beautiful location and their seasonal new menu items. I promise you won't be disappointed!! read more

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This is a great restaurant just wish it had table seating inside . The food and drinks are so good and the pizza is delicious too. The ambience is airy and bright . read more

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Drink Review Only! Stopped into Mockingbird Bar + Garden when exploring the East Dundee area. I've heard many amazing things about both the food and drinks here and knew I had to visit. Out front, they have an amazing patio with plenty of adirondack chairs and tables. The gentleman who greeted us at the host stand was very welcoming and sat us at the bar. The inside was beautifully designed with a main, large bar and surrounding tables. I love the garage door that opened from the inside of the restaurant to the screened in patio. The menu had a good variety of food and drinks. I personally loved where they sat us at the bar because we were able to see dished that were ready for service. Everything looked amazing and I would certainly come back to eat! This visit, we got drinks only. I got the God is a Woman which was perfectly balanced, refreshing, and has great flavor. My husband got the Smoke Show which was also well balanced, smokey front note and spicy end note. The bartenders were super friendly and the owner, Kathleen, even stopped by to see how our experience was! This was a great spot to try out and I'll certainly be back to try food! read more

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Chef Patrick is back! Mockingbird has been redesigned allowing for a much larger kitchen, a chef's table, and a whole new beautiful side to the space! We were able to snag a table on its third night open and enjoyed some new and former fav dishes as well. Many of the same wonderful staff are back--thank goodness--with many more new faces too. Kathleen you have hit it out of the park AGAIN! Buckle up ‍ read more

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This is a super cute restaurant in downtown Dundee. Great ambiance. My first time in Dundee and parking was easily found. Food: Mostly pizza options. Tasty but my choice of Fig & Pig was not so fabulous. Pick something else & you would love your woodfired pizza. Drink: I barely drink (Asian flush) & was disappointed they did not carry any non alcoholic options. I got a beer, a Weiss. It was good but I could not finish it due to my low alcoholic tolerance. Service: Excellent provided by Isreal. Attentive & good showmanship with making drinks as we sat at the bar. Overall: Fun spot worth checking out. Make reservations as the place was packed. read more

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Indoor outdoor seating, friendly staff, attentive servers, caring and passionate chef. Parking on the street or side streets near the residential homes and all free. Nice atmosphere all around. Food was good but just a little salty. The bartender was good too and whipped up good drinks all night. The pizza had a chewy thinner crust so I enjoyed that part a lot. read more

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We sat out outside it's very nice and comfortable. The service was lackluster. The appetizer was the deviled eggs with rainbow trout roe, they needed more flavor . Nothing exciting about them. We had two pizzas the sausage fennel and the hot honey pepperoni with bacon. Both great choices, the hot honey was more flavorful. The sausage fennel great balance of flavors. Also had all about the gin drink, it was tad too sweet. Would go back for pizza . read more

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Yet another fun experience. Started with chef Patrick's cooking class, cleaning prepping and curing a whole salmon. Sashimi slices of freshly prepared salmon belly and back. Now I know the difference in taste and texture. Showed how to cure salmon and serve with focaccia bread and cream cheese (promised for this Sunday brunch Filleted a branzino sea bass. Then stayed for dinner of braised lamb shank, roasted fingerling potatoes, tomatoes with side of brick oven baked fresh asparagus Parmesan shreds. Welcoming management and staff. Feels like family. Outdoor dining. House prosecco and smoked old fashion were special treats for us. 7 read more

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This place was so cute, delicious, and we had phenomenal service. We ordered the mushroom pizza, Caesar salad, lamb lollipops, spinach and artichoke dip, bread pudding, and the angel food cake. The salad had whole anchovies in it. It was fishier than most Caesar salads but delicious. The lamb lollipops were served with a Parmesan Asiago sauce and they were absolutely fall off the bone incredible. The dip has the perfect amount of spice and served with delicious bread. The angel food cake was impressive. All of our cocktails were beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be back here. read more

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Cute little spot thats a cocktail bar and eatery. Stopped by here with some friends after an event. Good quick service. They were packed since they are quite a popular spot. Long bar area and table seatings for 2-4 people along the walls of the main room and the back restaurant all seasons room. Nice charcuterie with a tasty brie cheese and a really delicious jam on top! Would definitely come back here to try a few more things. read more

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Really delicious, cute and friendly place. Staff was appropriately attentive, roasted artichoke appetizer and lamp lollipops were to die for. Pig and fig pizza was amazing. Mushroom pizza had 500 mushrooms on it. Bread is clearly homemade. You can tell the staff like working there and they have many regular customers. Will definitely return. read more

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Would highly recommend you visit here for fun cocktails. Had a really enjoyable time here with a group of friends.

I'd been meaning to come back every since trying it way back in summer 2022. Once I did, I ate here two Fridays in a row. It's cute, it's cozy, but it's also bright and airy. It's the type of place that just rubs you the right way. And you might think "hey, you don't know me like that! I don't need no rubbing!" But even as you're walking up to the Mockingbird, you'll feel it, you'll know what I mean. On the first visit, I came with the girl that makes me happy to be alive, and to my delight, we both were FLOORED by what we ate. Though it was early (and warm) September, the roast squash, the whitefish pate, the chicken thighs, it all seemed to exude perfect fall food. We could not have been happier. I mean, that's typically how we feel when we're together anyway, but boy howdy, did we dig that meal. We waxed poetic about it in the book they gave us with the check. A week later, again with the lovely lass and now my family in tow, we had an early birthday dinner for yours truly. We all left satisfied, a few surprised at liking gazpacho (I'll try to convert anybody!), and had smiles all around. It's a gem. read more

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If I lived in the area I would this spot a Sunday Ritual! My mom and I went for brunch and they have a live sax player that left us there longer than we should have been. And the food was delicious and fresh. The bartenders were vibrant and fun to chat with! We need more places that serve fresh, homeade brunch! Honestly, I stopped going to brunch because I was so tired of reheated food but this place makes me want to try and find more hidden gems! read more

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SO good and so modern hip. Love everything about it! The woodfire pizza was delicious! He forgot my pepperoni though BUT it's ok, because he cooked me some and I was able to control how much pep I wanted. It was delicious. The drinks are so hip and cool! Very tasty too. Everyone was super sweet and nice. I love how your check is brought out in a book! Totally adorbs. I can't wait to come back. Probably for my bday because the drinks were named after Zodiac signs I noticed? So I wanna see if they do a Leo drink. BUT I could be wrong and these are always the same drinks. I didn't research enough. :P read more

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What a great vibe this place has! The place was bustling and the staff was still calm and was able to seat us pretty soon and was accommodating to our last minute show ups- a total of 6 other friends. The owner was very kind and was looking out for everyone as she wasnt able to seat us all together! The interiors were great and place is very well done. Wanted to try both the vegetarian flavors and could order half and half pizza- , mushroom pizza and arugula one- both were amazing ! The cocktails were delicious! Highly recommend this place. Have heard great things about the brunch, havent been but will definitely go the next time :) read more

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Sooo Delicious!! Amazing drinks and food. Also love all of the staff, they make you feel so welcome! Definitely worth the drive from the city. read more

Probably the best chicken I have ever had. Chef Patrick is amazing. The bread pudding was to die for!

What a lovely, adorable place for drinks and good food! Perfect for date nights, Mockingbird Bar + Garden is a unique space with a luxe bar inside and lots of patio/outdoor seating. The vibe and look to this bar and garden is almost European - it's so chic, calm, and there's not a lot of spots like this around the Chicago Burbs. Everything is moderately priced, too, which is always a plus. The quality of the food and drinks is top-notch; I could honestly have their wood fired pizzas and cocktails (specifically the French 75 and White Squirrel cocktail) every day of my life. I seriously can't get over the ambiance of this place. Eating some delicious food outside with the stringy lights above you, the alternative music playing, and the posh tableware in front of you was just such a vibe. You feel so away from the hustle & bustle! The service is out of this world. Owner Kathleen is the absolute best and very down-to-earth! ALL the servers and bartenders were beyond personable and hard-working. You'll definitely be taken care of well here. Parking is a little minimal but then again it is downtown Dundee, and like all downtown areas, parking is scarce. It wasn't bad, though, and I found a spot quick. You already know I will 100% come back here! Totally recommend this cool spot! read more

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Hellooo amazing restaurant and garden. I am still getting to know the suburbs but I have to say, this is definitely in my top fave for restaurants with an outdoor patio. Love love love! Such a cozy, welcoming restaurant - with small touches on the inside including classic looking windows that peer out onto the street. The inside is cozy, with a bar and enough space to stand and mingle. And the outside is absolutely divine with two spaces for outdoor seating, fire pits and views of the downtown area and the bike path. This is a woman-owned business with an incredible story of how she had the vision for MBG, opened it pre-covid and survived the pandemic. NOW I must tell every person within a 150 mile radius to come and ENJOY this place because not only is there a story behind the restaurant, the place is freaking incredible with a wonderful space, including an AMAZING patio. I cannot speak highly enough of the ambiance and feel of the place. If you need a spot, ESPECIALLY when you hope to sit outside (and I'm pretty sure Midwesterners will push that until mid November), this is it. The owner and staff are so kind and welcoming, the patio is large, with fire pits, multiple outdoor views and the ambiance is exquisite. Enjoy! read more

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The pizza was fabulous. We had the mushroom pizza and the fennel sausage pizza. Both had a slight char just like we like it. The waitress was so friendly and accommodating. When the table was too small for both of our pizzas she made a spot at the bar right across from our table and served us from there. Great food, A+ service, but the dining area inside was cramped and the tables, all against a wall were very tiny. It was a very hot day or we could have eaten outside with a spacious area and big tables. Highly recommend the pizza. read more

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Cool place in East Dundee. It has a pretty subtle classiness but it's casual and fun. Mockingbird doesn't need to be mocked. Even though some things are expensive, it's not all that bad. They have a good selection of top shelf liquors with affordable pours and some fancy plates good for sharing. Being in the area we checked it out one evening. It's only open for dinner on weekdays so the hours are limited. They also happen to be closed Mondays. Lots of liquors. We got a couple pours. It's about $8 for the cheapest shots, of which you can get a good sample of the best. The Breckenridge 86 Proof Bourbon is one of these. It has hints of brown sugar, dry cacao, vanilla, and white pepper. We ate something too. Mostly the menu is smoky meats. The best alternative is the Woodfire Vegetables And Hummus Platter. It's $12 for a shareable amount. There's bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, citrus, and pitas. Good place for a date. It wasn't as expensive as expected. They have lots of incredibly expensive stuff but you can pick carefully and get some affordable pours and plates if you aren't splurging. read more

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Their food and cocktail prices are too high. Paid $17.00 for basically a shot of rum with a drop of chocolate flavor in it. This is East Dundee not downtown Chicago. Their prices should reflect that. read more

This is definitely a hidden gem. Went there tonight and it was great. Just had drinks but the bartenders were great! We have never been to a more comfortable bar. We picked bottle/s off the shelf and said "make me something out of that" They did not disappoint:) They were very skilled in their craft. I recommend this place for those who want unique drinks. read more

Great food and super cute! The pizza was fantastic and outside area was really nice. Perfect for a date night! I did bring my kids and it was really tough finding anything they'd eat but otherwise a great spot! read more

excellent cocktails & oysters ! the lamb lollipops were delicious & i loved the holiday setup on the patio ! very cute :) read more

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This is a cute little spot with a patio. Drinks were good but pricey. We asked the waitress about different drinks and recommendations and she really didn't know much about the drinks or the prices. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

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Fantastic ambiance, service, location, and pizza. Great chew to the crust, perfect sauce, and the right amount of cheese. Bonus points for their fun and unique cocktails too! This is easily the new local hangout spot and I can't wait to go back! read more

Wow! This place is absolutely adorable, but besides for that, the food and service were incredible! We ordered a Crostada and the Steak Hash from their brunch menu and were sooo impressed. The hostess and server were beyond friendly, and now we want to go back and try every single item off their menu. Highly, highly recommend!!! read more

Food was amazing - 3 of us shared the cauliflower steak, chicken thighs and the sausage pizza. Ordered the gnocchi too but it came burnt and we sent it back. Our appetizer was the deviled eggs which were so flavorful. Cute atmosphere, great food and our only negative was the waiter. He was a little slow, didn't come by too often and communication was off. Told us the restaurant was out of the deviled eggs and two seconds later another server showed up with them. Will definitely come back to try again. read more

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this is my wife and I's favorite spot for espresso martinis. The food is excellent and the bartenders are superb. It's a great spot to start the night before exploring out into East Dundee. We're so glad this place is in our area and will continue going here for years to come. read more

We had a wonderful time at Mockingbird last night. Free parking on the street. The Setting: A cozy restaurant decorated nicely with brass fixtures and glass bar back. Warmly lit inside and a large roll up screened window/garage type of door that on a warm evening when open brings the outdoors inside. A relaxing garden type setting patio area perfect for a group. The Staff: They were attentive and greeted us from the moment we walked in and checked back with us periodically to find out if we needed anything. The Food: My new favorite pizza and sooo many choices. Home made sausage, juicy mushroom, arugula and prosciutto, lightly sweet n spicy Fig and jalapeño, Margherita, and more. They use a ceramic woodfire oven that cooks the crust perfectly. They have dinners as well. Check out their website for details. Drinks: They offer expertly prepared signature cocktails, wine, prosecco, three unique kinds of Old Fashioneds, beer. Many of the cocktails using herbs and aromatics Desert: I had the taramisu. A nice filling portion in a little glass jar. It was excellent. And a little chocolate truffle. The portion size is average yet filling. Price per person without cocktails about $30. depending on what you choose. What a great spot to wind down with friends. read more

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I wanted to try Mokingbird bar + garden since we moved to the aera few month ago, and it didnt disappoint! Even if there was a private even tonight, the owner took us in, so we can enjoy the nice garden. Coktails list was amazing, it was very difficult to pick one! I had the Sichuan Starling, it was so different than anything I had before. Very well balanced and nice spicyness to it. Foodwise we share fews small plates and a pizza, roasted artichokes was the star of the show and pizza crust was to die for We will be back enjoying the nice terrasse for sure read more

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Love the pizzas and the fun cocktails. Great service and fun people. Cozy and firepits outside

Cocktails: Olive Branch Just Before Dawn Night & Day Mamba Nuevo Irish coffee Food: Eggplant Shwarmaappetizer Pig and fig pizza Wood Roasted Mushroom pizza Blueberry cheesecake jar We sat in a "cottage" - a small, heated greenhouse which was warm and private. Everything we ate and drank was really excellent. Can't wait to coke back here with friends for cocktails! read more

Came around 5pm on a Friday night, good thing because it filled up quick. It has very unique vibe, comfy and homey although space is tight in tables along bar where we sat. We were greeted promptly and our server was attentive. Wine was very good, and so too was the food: mushroom pizza and a fennel sausage pizza. will be back. read more

The food was amazing. We had the mushroom pizza and spinach and artichoke dip. I would have given them 5 stars but... 1. The sidewalk out front was not shoveled after a snow fall-this would have taken little effort on their part 2. When we arrived, I asked if we could change to a highboy table that was a little more secluded and I was told it wasn't available. No one sat there the entire time we were there, which was very disappointing. You kept a table for people that obviously did not show up and jeopardize the return of customers. It is sad that you did not care about the customers that were in the restaurant at the time read more