Reviewed January 26, 2018 Health Score 91 out of 100 Gourmet restaurant that strives to use locally sourced foods My wife and I had great lunch. We started with the shrimp cakes. I had the chef salad and my wife had the fish and grits. The chef salad was unusual, with the soft boiled egg and the edamame. I enjoyed it. I tasted of the fish and grits my wife had. What stood out about this dish was the sauce on the fish. It was fantastic. It was kind of a creamy chipotle that worked well with the fish, shrimp and grits. The food was a little pricey, but typical for a restaurant that uses locally sourced foods. It is a place you should try! Note: This review was originally posted on Tripadvisor by Spike S. read more

Fantastic! What a find this little restaurant is. And with several beautifully prepared gluten-free options. The catfish and grits may be my favorite although I do have to say that the loaded yukon holds any the trio of house made spreads could easily make an exquisite meal. My gluten-eating dinner partners raved about the turkey melt, the duck done two ways and the mockingburger. I look forward to more visits when I am in town! read more

Mockingbird Kitchen is a return to wholesome and classic home style food. The menu has a variety of options to please most people. The staff is friendly and makes you feel like they've welcomed you to their home as a friend not to just another restaurant. Mockingbird Kitchen is still pretty new on the scene and positively adds to Fayetteville. I've been to Mockingbird a couple times and I expect I'll go back again. read more

Great food, always consistent ... nice folks too. Brunch is especially good. Not much else to add ...

One of my favorite sit down restaurants in NWA. I always like the food. They accommodate all diet types as well. This is a reliable place and a great spot for groups. read more

Excellent service, wonderful food! We definitely be back. Potato hash was perfectly seasoned. Turkey melt was a delicious sweet and savory option. Chicken in waffles was quite possibly the best we've ever had! read more

Mockingbird Kitchen - Potato hash - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Listen to me.... This is my 3rd day in a row here ordering the sautéed greens (kale) and the fish and grits off the menu and I'm excited every time at the consistency and delivery each time. Hands down my go to comfort and health conscious restaurant with that home feeling. 10/10 recommend. read more

Mockingbird Kitchen - Fish & Grits - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

One of the best Cafe's in Fayetteville. True Farm to Table sourcing , with a huge list of local farms and bakeries they utilize. Food is smart and not over thought. Tons of flavor in each dish and drink we had. Benedict's were on Point ! We can't wait to go back !! read more

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We ordered a LOT and all was spectacular. Service great and home made ice cream! Warm comfort and southern food at its best, for sure.

Known for having a great brunch, but enjoy the patio deck when you get a chance. One of Fayetteville's gems.

Delicious, nutritious, reasonably priced food served up by a friendly and attentive staff? Yes all the way across the board. Just superb. read more

They have one of the best brunches in town. Love the fact that they take reservations. It's one of the few local restaurants that do. The food is always great when we go and the specials can knock your socks off. I had a duck benedict one time here that has to be one of the best eggs benedict's I've ever had. read more

I'd like to keep this a secret to myself but that's unfair to their business model. Am always surprised and delighted here and feel like it's the best deal in town for constantly changing upscale but casual dishes. Service is always informed and personal as well. read more

Finally got to try Mockingbird out for brunch and will definitely be adding it to the rotation. Mockingbird Kitchen has done a great job curating their menu with very familiar offerings, but successfully modernizing them with a culinary forward POV. On this trip in, I had the shrimp cake Benedict which happened to taste just as good as it looked. I found this take very interesting swapping out the traditional english muffin for a savory shrimp studded cake. This provided an extra layer of flavor to the dish which brought it all to another level. In addition they offer a wide variety of cocktails if you are looking to turn up your early afternoon, I would suggest starting off with the spiked ice coffee. read more

I love love love their food. One of my favorites in Fayetteville. Only downside is that it's gotten a bit too expensive. I used to go 1x per week but with the recent hike in price it has made an average lunch + tip 25 or 30 dollars. read more

Amazing food, great service, and a clean restaurant. Defiantly a place to check out if in the FAY area.

From the first bite I knew the food was incredible. In town for a family matter and so very tired of eating the same old national chain fare I gave this a shot. Was not disappointed. Had the turkey melt with a cup of creamy potato soup. The bread on the melt was incredible the soup satisfying and the service quick. Locally sourced clean food, just wonderful. The staff was friendly and service quick, even on a crowded Sunday brunch rush. Will definitely return read more

Mockingbird Kitchen - Turkey melt and creamy potato soup-excellent! - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

BEST PANCAKES EVER! And I am not just saying that. They are fluffy and moist with a slightly salty finish. We had the lemon and the chocolate chip. Both equally tasty. We also had the potato hash and the breakfast tacos. All delicious. Kat, our server, was lovely. She helped us navigate the multitude of choices. We will be back. read more

Incredible! This place is definitely not what you would expect. It is kind of hidden in the side of a strip mall but I would go there every week if I lived in Arkansas. Food was absolutely delicious and atmosphere was so adorable! We tried the fried chicken and because there was a slight confusion in the kitchen with our order they comped a dessert and gave us a discount. Totally unnecessary since we didn't even notice there was a confusion but very much appreciated. The staff was friendly and knew the menu well (lots of gluten free and vegan options). Love love love! read more

Mockingbird Kitchen - Appetizers - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Love this place so, so, so much. I really appreciate their commitment to using local and regional products. Food always tastes best and is most nutritious when it is fresh, and you can really taste the difference in their food. I recommend this place to absolutely everyone visiting Fayetteville. Great patio too. read more

Corner of a strip mall lives this cozy clean diner. Great service. You can make reservations. Friendly staff. Went in on a Sunday at 10am and the place. Maybe the best Irish coffee I've ever had and I drank them for twelve years at the Buena Vista in SF. Home if the Irish Coffee! Awesome eggs benny. And duck Benny! Love this place! read more

Great food and service. It has really improved over the years. Three of us for Mother's Day and none of us had a bad dish.

Everything we've tried at Mockingbird has been amazing! One of our favorite restaurants. Definitely try the meatloaf and ice cream.

While in Fayetteville volunteering for a community project I stumbled accross this place on Yelp. Unfortunately my colleagues had picked a chain restaurant for dinner so I did what any foodie would do...ate a soup and salad and then called in a to go order to the Mockingbird Kitchen! Now, I'll admit I only went to pick up dessert. The Mockingbird pie. Oh my stars and garters...the Mockingbird mufuggin pie!!! I walked in and was impressed with the openness of the layout and the urban chic decor. I was greeted by a lovely hostess who knew exactly why I was there and promptly retrieved my slice of pie. We chatted for a moment about the restaurant and she urged me to come in and try lunch or dinner where they feature things like duck confit salad, fish and grits, fried chicken, stir fried farro and veggies and other locally sourced deliciousness. So about that pie.... Salted pecan crust with a gorgeous chocolate pastry cream and topped with whipped cream, toasted pecan and chocolate chunks. Holy monkey it was amazing. The salt in the crust came through just enough to be noticeable. The chocolate cream was very well balanced as far as richness, and perfectly bittersweet. The only thing that could have made this better is if they did something crazy like vanilla bean and bourbon in their whipped cream (Hint hint) I could have eaten a whole pie without a second thought. I will definitely return to try some of their other menu items next time I'm in the area and you bet I will save room for dessert. I have had dreams about this pie since having that slice of heaven in a recycled cardboard clamshell and either will be returning very soon or sending in a ninja squirrel to get that recipe. read more

Mockingbird Kitchen - Mockingbird mufuggin pie!!! - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Always great! I've been here numerous times. Lunch, brunch and dinner. The quality of ingredients, preparation and service was outstanding every time. I'll be back! read more

Good food and great service. The mockingbird pie is AMAZING!!! Yukon potato appetizer was great too!

This is the best little cafe making up some amazing homemade tasting foods. Online ordering is so easy and the food is prepared well. They do have a kids menu, it is not online but you can call and place the order. They have a burger, chicken, pasta or you can pick a few sides. We just ordered two sides off the online menu to make it easy. We had the grilled cheese sans pimento cheese, it was crisp and not saturated in butter and cheese. The cobb salad had a few nontraditional toppings like edamame that really added flavor. This is not topped with skimpy deli meat but carved thick pieces of meat. The bacon and the dressing that is housemade stole the show. I had the veggie burger. The focaccia isn't oily like some so the burger was able to shine through. It was a thick patty that stayed together unlike most that fall apart. The homemade pickles need to be bottled and sold. It was so simple, nothing overpowered it. I had a side of tomato soup. It is soup not a cream bisque. It had fresh basil in it that really added a wow factor. It is so great to find a place to eat out right now that is easy to order online and doesn't make you feel horrible after eating. read more

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Disappointed in the food here. I ordered a turkey sandwich - it was just ok. Didn't care for the sharpness of the cheese with the sweetness of the rest of it. And if you call it spicy, it better be spicy. The wife's pesto fettuccine was a mess. Oversauced with a scarcity tomatoes and other ingredients. I like the atmosphere. Service was friendly. I would try it again... probably. The best thing about this place was discovering the Retro Arcade next door. read more

The food was overly priced and nasty. I would not recommend this to anyone. I'd choose a bologna sandwich over this place, and that's saying a lot because Bologna sandwiches are nasty. And the owners are two-faced liars. read more

One word: meatloaf. So amazing it makes you wanna slap yo mama! Mashed potatoes and gravy. Haven't had such a good meal since I lived at home, 50 years ago. read more

Dull joint in a strip mall. Food is OK, atmosphere is horrible.

I had a wonderful lunch here on a Wednesday afternoon. It was my first visit to the restaurant. I was meeting friends and the atmosphere was perfect to have a fantastic conversation. The menu choices were surprisingly impressive. I chose the duck tacos. They had a unique taste that I liked. Overall I liked being able to have a new experience not the 'same ole'! ;) read more

Great Eggs Benedict. Excellent service. Nice location with plenty parking and outside cute seating

Mockingbird kitchen is gourmet food at its finest. The chef is extremely talented and serves every farm to table creation with added flair. The prices are surprisingly inexpensive considering the quality of food and attention to detail that is put in to each menu item. Highly recommend!! read more

The duck tacos are amazing! The service was very friendly and offered helpful suggestions for first timers. I will be returning to this spot. read more

I have been here several times on my own but went to an Official Yelp Event here last night as well which are what my pictures are from. I have been very pleased with my meals each times I've been here. The drinks are delicious and well crafted as well as the food. The meals are basic meals with a delicious interesting twist. Appetizer was a trio of dips with veggies and tortilla chips, and potato gratin. Pictured is a kale Caesar salad with corn bread croutons, the Ropa Vieja with grits; The grits are the interesting twist for this meal which reminds me of southern cooking, perfect for Arkansas. Dessert was salted caramel homemade ice cream. The ice cream was very smooth and super flavorful. The salt taste was pretty strong, which I loved, but it definitely would not be for some people. I have had several desserts here and they are amazing comfort desserts. The owners are super nice and welcoming and have been hard at work at the restaurant when I've come in. To me that shows they are dedicated to make sure everything runs smoothly and tastes great. Would recommend this to anyone looking for really delicious food. The restaurant could be casual for a lunch or dinner or you could dress up and have a nice date night. read more

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A wonderful restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere and excellent food. We have tried to visit a couple of times, but never cold get the timing right - we live 30 miles away. Finally made it last weekend and we will definitely be back! My wife had the special, Salmon and Risotto dish, and I had the Ropa Vieja. They were both amazing! Do yourself a favor and make time to visit! read more

I am extremely gluten intolerant and it's very hard to find places where the food may be made gluten free, but also not contaminated with gluten from other foods that are prepared in the same spot in the kitchen. So, I went there and tried it out to see if I would have a reaction or not and I did not! I had the Idaho Cod and it was very fresh and satisfying. I loved the sauce they put on it (and the one they put with it) along with the sun-dried tomatoes, grilled squash, and zucchini. The only complaints I have would be that there isn't many dishes to choose from and they're closed on Monday and Tuesday (but that's just me nitpicking at this point). I definitely recommend this place for people who are gluten intolerant like me and want to have a tasty, refreshing meal. read more

We went for lunch and enjoyed it. Our waitress was super sweet and accommodating. Two of us ordered the scrambled egg and bacon sandwich with spicy mayo. We both agreed it was delicious. The spicy mayo was the perfect add on. My other friend had a Cobb salad since she is gluten free. She finished her entire plate. Needless to say, she thought it was delicious. There was a little bit of a wait but it is due to the fresh meal you are receiving. It was a great place to stop for lunch. read more

Mockingbird Kitchen - Scrambled Egg Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas

Came here for brunch. I've heard many wonderful things about the food here for brunch, lunch and dinner. The inside of the restaurant is pretty plain, but the great menu makes up for that. Lots of great drink options for brunch from a Bloody Mary to a spiked ice coffee (with Tito's!) and a really great brunch menu. I had the tofu scramble and enjoyed it with salsa and housemade ketchup. Would totally come back for more! read more

Mockingbird Kitchen - New American Near Me - Fayetteville, Arkansas