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Mockingbird
4.7 (222)
$31 to $50
Southern
421 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5763
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Mockingbird
4.7
$31 to $50
Southern
Charlottesville
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 7, 2026
11:30 PM
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for special occasions
- Charming
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSouthern, Comfort Food, Cajun
- Hours of operationWed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Private party facilitiesAt Mockingbird Restaurant, we offer private event spaces ideal for any type of celebration. The space can accommodate a sit down dinner for up to 48 people or a stand up reception for up to 150 guests. Visit mockingbird-cville.com and follow “Private Events” tab for more information on availability and packages.
- NeighborhoodCharlottesville
- Cross streetCorner of Monticello Rd & Douglas Ave. Parking lot entrance off of Doug
- Parking detailsPrivate Lot
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
All Experiences
UVA Graduation Weekend at Mockingbird
$65.00 per person
1 - 15 people
May 21, 2027 - May 23, 2027Congratulations class of 2027! Join us at Mockingbird for your Graduation Celebration! Dine in our cozy Belmont restaurant and allow our expert team make your celebration a night to remember. Two seatings available on Friday & Sunday (5:00 & 7:30). On Saturday we will be offering a limited menu for reduced price at 4:00 (choices on main course only) and 2 more seatings with full menu choices at 5:30 & 8:00. We will be offering a unique 3-course dinner (choices on each course, except Saturday 4:00 seating will only have choices on main courses) for $65 per person ($58 at 4:00 Saturday Seating) (drinks, tax & gratuity not included). Saturday's 4:00 menu will consist of a salad followed by your choice of entrée and a set dessert for a reduced price of $58 per person. Our regular menu is not offered during graduation weekend. We require a credit card to hold your reservation. We will not charge anything to your card now, it’s simply to hold your reservation. Cancellations after March 1st will result in a $20 per person fee. Reduction of party size after May 1 will result in $10 per person fee. Day of cancellations and "No Shows" will result in $65 per person charge. Please let us know of any accommodations your party may need (booster seats, high chairs, wheelchair accessibility, etc). Also, please count any high chairs into final count (ie. 6 adults + 1 high chair = 7 guests). Parties over 12ppl may be sat at two adjacent tables. We will try our best to accommodate all guests to one table. Visit www.mockingbird-cville.com to see menu. Or email melissa@mockingbird-cville.com if you have any questions.UVA Graduation Weekend at Mockingbird
$65.00 per person
1 - 15 people
May 21, 2027 - May 23, 2027Congratulations class of 2027! Join us at Mockingbird for your Graduation Celebration! Dine in our cozy Belmont restaurant and allow our expert team make your celebration a night to remember. Two seatings available on Friday & Sunday (5:00 & 7:30). On Saturday we will be offering a limited menu for reduced price at 4:00 (choices on main course only) and 2 more seatings with full menu choices at 5:30 & 8:00. We will be offering a unique 3-course dinner (choices on each course, except Saturday 4:00 seating will only have choices on main courses) for $65 per person ($58 at 4:00 Saturday Seating) (drinks, tax & gratuity not included). Saturday's 4:00 menu will consist of a salad followed by your choice of entrée and a set dessert for a reduced price of $58 per person. Our regular menu is not offered during graduation weekend. We require a credit card to hold your reservation. We will not charge anything to your card now, it’s simply to hold your reservation. Cancellations after March 1st will result in a $20 per person fee. Reduction of party size after May 1 will result in $10 per person fee. Day of cancellations and "No Shows" will result in $65 per person charge. Please let us know of any accommodations your party may need (booster seats, high chairs, wheelchair accessibility, etc). Also, please count any high chairs into final count (ie. 6 adults + 1 high chair = 7 guests). Parties over 12ppl may be sat at two adjacent tables. We will try our best to accommodate all guests to one table. Visit www.mockingbird-cville.com to see menu. Or email melissa@mockingbird-cville.com if you have any questions.UVA Graduation Weekend at Mockingbird
$65.00 per person
1 - 15 people
May 21, 2027 - May 23, 2027Congratulations class of 2027! Join us at Mockingbird for your Graduation Celebration! Dine in our cozy Belmont restaurant and allow our expert team make your celebration a night to remember. Two seatings available on Friday & Sunday (5:00 & 7:30). On Saturday we will be offering a limited menu for reduced price at 4:00 (choices on main course only) and 2 more seatings with full menu choices at 5:30 & 8:00. We will be offering a unique 3-course dinner (choices on each course, except Saturday 4:00 seating will only have choices on main courses) for $65 per person ($58 at 4:00 Saturday Seating) (drinks, tax & gratuity not included). Saturday's 4:00 menu will consist of a salad followed by your choice of entrée and a set dessert for a reduced price of $58 per person. Our regular menu is not offered during graduation weekend. We require a credit card to hold your reservation. We will not charge anything to your card now, it’s simply to hold your reservation. Cancellations after March 1st will result in a $20 per person fee. Reduction of party size after May 1 will result in $10 per person fee. Day of cancellations and "No Shows" will result in $65 per person charge. Please let us know of any accommodations your party may need (booster seats, high chairs, wheelchair accessibility, etc). Also, please count any high chairs into final count (ie. 6 adults + 1 high chair = 7 guests). Parties over 12ppl may be sat at two adjacent tables. We will try our best to accommodate all guests to one table. Visit www.mockingbird-cville.com to see menu. Or email melissa@mockingbird-cville.com if you have any questions.
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Daniel
Richmond1 review
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Zach Gold
Greensboro3 reviews
2.0Dined on October 31, 2026
- Overall 2
- Food 3
- Service 1
- Ambience 2
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Iris
Richmond24 reviews
5.0Dined on October 31, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Lorenzo
Miami2 reviews
5.0Dined on October 30, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Justin
Richmond3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 25, 2026
- Overall 5
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Jill Gold
Philadelphia14 reviews
5.0Dined on October 24, 2026
- Overall 5
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Valerie
Raleigh1 review
5.0Dined on October 21, 2026
- Overall 5
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Carolyn Gold
Nashville120 reviews
4.0Dined on October 16, 2026
- Overall 4
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- Service 5
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Laura Gold
Washington DC20 reviews
5.0Dined on October 14, 2026
- Overall 5
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5.0Dined on October 9, 2026
- Overall 5
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSouthern, Comfort Food, Cajun
- Hours of operationWed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Private party facilitiesAt Mockingbird Restaurant, we offer private event spaces ideal for any type of celebration. The space can accommodate a sit down dinner for up to 48 people or a stand up reception for up to 150 guests. Visit mockingbird-cville.com and follow “Private Events” tab for more information on availability and packages.
- NeighborhoodCharlottesville
- Cross streetCorner of Monticello Rd & Douglas Ave. Parking lot entrance off of Doug
- Parking detailsPrivate Lot
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
FAQs
Wednesdays are a standout, guests recommend it for the restaurant's Date Night special (one appetizer, two entrées, and one dessert for $55).
Yes, Mockingbird is often chosen for special evenings, with guests praising it as a great date-night spot and noting anniversary visits with complimentary champagne and attentive service.
Guests frequently describe the portions as generous, several reviews call the servings "wonderful" or "perfect."
Dogs are welcome on Mockingbird’s outdoor patio, guests have dined with their dogs on the outside area and described it as dog-friendly.
Yes, families are welcome: staff and kitchen have worked with children’s needs (including allergy questions), and large family celebrations have been warmly handled.
Mockingbird gets busiest on peak dinner nights, guests report very busy, crowded evenings (one visit noted Friday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m. as a peak time). If you prefer a calmer table, arriving earlier in the evening (guests mention 5:15–5:30 seating) often feels quieter and more relaxed.
Mockingbird feels warm and charming, set in a beautifully restored 19th‑century building with exposed brick, elegant wood floors, abundant sunlight, and a lively bar, plus cozy indoor rooms and a large patio for outdoor dining.
Business casual is the guide at Mockingbird, aim for neat, polished but relaxed attire rather than formalwear.
Mockingbird offers cozy indoor dining in multiple rooms, a lively bar, and a vibrant outdoor patio to soak in Belmont’s charm.
For a quieter early-evening visit, arrive around opening (about 5:00–5:30 pm); for a great value night, Wednesday’s “Date Night” (one appetizer, two entrees, one dessert for $55) is popular.
Yes, Mockingbird offers a vibrant outdoor patio where guests enjoy al fresco dining and live-music nights in the venue’s outdoor loft.
Yes, guests report Mockingbird is accommodating: the kitchen and staff have handled allergy questions, personalized a specials menu for a celebration, and accepted a brought bottle (with a corkage fee).
Yes, the outdoor patio is dog-friendly, making it a pleasant spot to dine with a pet.
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Mockingbird
4.7
$31 to $50
Southern
Charlottesville
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 7, 2026
11:30 PM