Boston Restaurant Blog -- April, 2006

We tried the Mockingbird Restaurant and Martini Lounge on Route 18 in East Bridgewater on Saturday night. The Mockingbird is an interesting restaurant; it feels like it is in the middle of nowhere, but it is a classy, attractive restaurant with excellent martinis and decent food.

The bar area at the Mockingbird Restaurant has a modern, hip feel to it, with the bartender pouring all kinds of drinks to people waiting for tables (we got to the Mockingbird at 5:00 and had nearly an hour-long wait, so we were happy that the restaurant had a nice bar!).

The menu at the Mockingbird has a number of traditional American dishes, as well as a handful of Italian entrees. The chicken saltimbocca was particularly good, with strips of chicken breast and ham smothered in a delicious brown sauce. The veal was also very good, and both the soup and the salad were tasty.

Unfortunately, we cannot feature the Mockingbird Restaurant and Martini Lounge on our site, as it seems just a bit too popular to be on Boston's Hidden Restaurants. But don't let that keep you from going there, especially if you like a good martini.

For those who would like the address and phone number for the Mockingbird Restaurant, here it is: Mockingbird Restaurant and Martini Lounge, 838 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333; the phone number is (508) 378-4911.

Posted by MH, Boston's Hidden Restaurants, on April 3, 2006.
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5 COMMENTS:
PS said:
My wife and I have been regulars at the Mockingbird since 2003. I have never found a better place to dine on the south shore since then. Newly renovated, the atmosphere here is spacious, modern and dimly lit. A large-sized bar with plenty of seating is manned by Jerry who has the best martini list around, nearing 100 different martinis to choose from! The appetizers are top notch with below-average prices for the area such as blackberry glazed sea scallops, the delicious flat bread pizza, deep fried sage and butternut squash ravioli (mamma mia!!) and more with prices ranging from $6 to $12. For entrees, the bangkok thai scallops are sensational and the chicken saltimbocca is the best you will sink your teeth into on the south shore of MA! Entree prices range from $13 to $22 and even more reasonable if you get there earlier for the sunset dinner menu option. If you enjoy vino with your meal, I recommend the McManus Cabernet; it has a nice spicy and toasty oak taste to it and it is served at room temperature! Don't even get me started on the desert! I will leave you with this - the deep fried banana cheesecake is to die for! If you have not ventured out to this too good to be true hidden jewel of a restaurant, I highly recommend that you hesitate no longer, and tell Jerry the bartender that Paul and Sara sent you, and if you can, say hello to chef Frank, he continues to be on top of his game in the kitchen, and we have not been disappointed yet! Ciao!
Posted on 10/8/07
M.H. said:
My girlfriend and I just went there for the first time last Friday night. I think we lucked out because when we first got there at 5pm, there were few people in the bar and restaurant. I am sure that had to do with the time of year though. By the time we left, several people had come in but tables were still available.
As mentioned above, the apps and entrees were very good - and priced well. The bar and restaurant have a clean, newer look and it is a nice change from all the low-end, pub atmosphere of every other restaurant in the area. Nicer restaurants are sorely lacking within 10-15 miles of the Bridgewaters. This is our new place now!
Posted on 12/8/08
B.S. said:
1. Terrible service...waited about 20 minutes for the server to even acknowledge us (and we didn't even have the drink menu yet)! Server not attentive at all!
2. Food was mediocre to say the least. Steak tips that were ordered medium well came out medium rare! Food probably could have been overlooked if the service was better!
3. The only good thing was the martinis.
Will never go back!
Posted on 3/1/10
nm said:
Loved it.
Posted on 4/24/10
gea said:
I have dined at the Mockingbird Restaurant at least eight times with family members over the last couple of years. The martinis are great and we always enjoy whatever meal we select.
Posted on 11/8/10

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