Mago

4.8

75 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Latin

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Mägo is a family owned and operated fine dining restaurant from Chef Mark Liberman. We offer an exciting tasting menu cooked over wood fire, offering our take on Contemporary Colombian fare, anchored in an understanding of using Northern California ingredients, simple flavors in bold combinations.

Our tasting menu focuses on ingredients that are at their most peak in deliciousness .This usually means produce that is in season, which in turn means they are their most flavorful, which is one of the reasons why we change our menu daily. In order to ensure the proper planning of your evening, please allow for 2.5 hours.

We also offer an a la carte dining experience at our bar that is available for walk in guests.

The restaurant’s informal atmosphere features an open kitchen surrounded by intimate tables, outdoor heated garden patio and chefs counter seating. From the warm greeting you receive upon entering until your final goodbye, we invite you to feel at home.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Latin, Colombian, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 344-7214
Website
http://www.magorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Mark Liberman
Catering
Our culinary team considers requests for offsite private events.
Private party facilities
For parties greater than 6, please message events@magoresturant.com. .Mägo offers distinctive private dining options for any occasion either in our heated back patio or a buyout of the indoor space. You will work with our chef, sommelier and bar team to create a unique and custom dining experience for you and your guests.

Location
3762 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611-5348
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
MacArthur and Piedmont Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Weekday Dining Room Table | $82/person
Multiple dates available
Get ready for a big night out! This is your excuse to put on your best outfit and show off. You are invited to join us for our nightly tasting menu of contemporary Colombian cuisine and libations. Mägo is anything but a traditional fine dining restaurant. THIS IS A PARTY at our home. Every night, you just happen to get an exciting meal while you are here with us. We are happy to accommodate pescatarian, vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free menus with notice ahead of time. If you have severe allergies, please contact us directly before booking your reservation info@magorestaurant.com.
Weekday Chef's Table | $82/person
Multiple dates available
Get ready for a big night out! This is your excuse to put on your best outfit and show off. You are invited to a join us for our nightly tasting menu. Mägo is anything but a traditional fine dining restaurant. THIS IS A PARTY at our home. Every night, you just happen to get an exciting meal while you are here with us. The chefs table is counter seating that overlooks the open kitchen and you can watch and interact with the kitchen team. We are happy to accommodate pescatarian, vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free menus with notice ahead of time. If you have severe allergies, please contact us directly before booking your reservation info@magorestaurant.com.
Weekend Chefs Table | $110/person
Multiple dates available
Get ready for a big night out! This is your excuse to put on your best outfit and show off. You are invited to a join us for our nightly tasting menu of contemporary Colombian cuisine. The chefs table is counter seating that overlooks the open kitchen and you can watch and interact with the kitchen team. Mägo is anything but a traditional fine dining restaurant. THIS IS A PARTY at our home. Every night, you just happen to get an exciting meal while you are here with us. We are happy to accommodate pescatarian, vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free menus with notice ahead of time. If you have severe allergies, please contact us directly before booking your reservation info@magorestaurant.com.

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mago in Oakland offers an elevated dining experience with "amazing flavors" and "creative cocktails." Guests appreciate the "wonderful world of new flavors" and the "sublime, visually stunning" dishes. The tasting menu, with its "unique combinations," is highly recommended. While service varies, the intimate setting and expertly crafted pairings consistently impress.

75 Reviews

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Rachel
VIP
San Francisco
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a Michelin star quality restaurant without the stuffiness. The food was interesting and creative.
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George
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The very best value for a tasting menu style restaurant. Absolutely delicious courses, great adventurous wine list (with a great sommelier), terrific cocktails, excellent service, in a comfortable, non-stuffy, non-pretentious setting. It gets a little loud as time goes by (especially at a table for our party of 6), but not impossibly so.
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Jean
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved my first experience, everything was tasty and well presented. Great service by everyone.
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Joel
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding. 10/10, A+. The service staff was very informative, fun, and knowledgeable about the dishes and drinks being served. The food was excellent, unique and delivered meticulously. We opted for the counter seats which overlooked the kitchen staff. I appreciated how organized and efficient the kitchen ran - a well oiled machine. A phenomenal experience! Thank you!
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Brooklyn
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was incredible. So many different flavors and unique ingredient combinations. It was a wonderful experience. The alcohol pairings were equally unique and went well with the food. Service was attentive but no overwhelmingly so, and lots of information about what was being served. Would definitely recommend.
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Ellen
VIP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fine dining experience with delicious and creative dishes rolling from the large, open kitchen. The wine pairing had some excellent surprising selections. I loved watching the chefs work while seated at the counter. Highlights included the crudo,sweetbreads,pork belly and the warm roll. Fantastic place for a special evening of gastronomic excellence.
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Marilyn
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I dined at Mago on December 12 with friends. It's one of my local favorites and I have always been delighted with new menu items, unexpected flavors and textures and excellent wines suggested by the sommelier. Last night was no exception. The new lower price for the menu on Wednesdays and Thursdays did not result in any skimping on the menu. Service is attentive without any rush. Mago continues to be first on my list of restaurants in the East Bay.
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Andrew
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I thought it was superb service and creative courses with seasonal, fresh ingredients. The seafood courses could have been better prepared, they tasted a little fishy. Overall, we will come back and we’re so excited to try their barbecue.
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KYLE
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. The pairing was fantastic - I highly recommend it. I will definitely come back as soon as possible.
MagoResponded on December 6, 2024
Hello Kyle, thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you love Mago and that you enjoyed our food and service. It's great to know that you enjoyed the pairing as well. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible. Hope you enjoyed the show last night. Best, Mark and the Mago Team
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janet
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic! Highly recommend. And a great value to boot.
MagoResponded on December 6, 2024
Hello Janet, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found it to be fantastic. We always aim to provide great value with our dishes and we're glad you felt that way. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Mark and the Mago Team
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FAQs

Mago is rated 4.8 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

3762 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611-5348

Additional information

Cross street
MacArthur and Piedmont Avenue
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Latin, Colombian, Californian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Liberman
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.magorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(510) 344-7214
Catering
Our culinary team considers requests for offsite private events.
Private party facilities
For parties greater than 6, please message events@magoresturant.com. .Mägo offers distinctive private dining options for any occasion either in our heated back patio or a buyout of the indoor space. You will work with our chef, sommelier and bar team to create a unique and custom dining experience for you and your guests.

Mago

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Weekday Dining Room Table | $82/person

Weekday Chef's Table | $82/person

Weekend Chefs Table | $110/person

Menu

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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