One of the Best Burgers in Texas – Texas Monthly
Best Bars in America – Esquire, noted for bars with great food
John Sheely named a “Kitchen King” – Houston Business Journal Dining & Hospitality Awards
Best Gourmet Burger – Reader’s Choice in Houston Business Journal Dining & Hospitality Awards
Top 10 Houston Food Rating Restaurants & Top 10 Brunches in Houston – Gayot.com
The consistency of food and service in a lovely old space (think brick walls and high ceilings) make Mockingbird a favorite. – Texas Monthly
Enough chirping about Mockingbird. It’s time for you to land in one of the seats at the fabulous new bar. – Houston Chronicle
I have traveled around the world searching out new and interesting places and meals. Imagine my surprise at finding the best meal ever at Mockingbird. The food and service were extraordinary. Highly recommend any real foodie! – Diner review on Zagat.com
Best Cheese Plate – Houston Press Best of Houston
Hector Andrade – Serviceperson of the Year – 2011 Houston Culinary Awards
Chef de Cuisine Jose Luis Vela: Up-and-Coming Chef of the Year – Houston Culinary Awards 2009
One of the Best New Restaurants in America – Esquire, December 2002
Best New Restaurant of the Year – Houston Culinary Awards, 2002
Neighborhood Gem – Gourmet, October 2002
Named a “Modern Master,” one of the nation’s 10 finest chefs, by John Mariani – Southwest Spirit Magazine, May 1998
Named one of 13 “Chefs to Keep Your Eye On” by John Mariani – Esquire, November 1996
Swank as all get out…breakfast, lunch, and dinner feature Sheely’s signature warm-weather fare. I left positively gushing. – Laurann Claridge, Papercity
…inspired French and Italian cuisine. I’d drop by anytime for a salad or appetizer and a chance to spend an hour in the smartly understated dining room. – Patricia Sharpe, Texas Monthly
The last time I had eaten a meal as good as the one presented me by Sheely was when Paul Bocuse was behind the stove. – Michael Berryhill, Houston Press
This is a hidden surprise … where Chef John Sheely’s careful hands blend well-chosen, fresh ingredients. Don’t miss the fried calamari – honestly, the best I’ve eaten. – Southern Living
… an incredible find thanks to John Sheely’s wonderful, innovative Mediterranean food … Houston’s most outstanding new restaurant. – Ranked as one of Houston’s Top 5 Grills ~ Zagat Survey 1998