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View of main dining room from upstairs - MUA, Oakland, CA

MUA

4.4
4.4
1373 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
MUA is known for its open atmosphere, eclectic décor, art events and, of course, its delicious food. Ideal for large parties or intimate gatherings, the spacious dining room creates a relaxed, casual vibe for guests to enjoy their meals. A large selection of wines, cocktails and beers make MUA a great spot for an evening out with friends.

Family owned and run Mua was one of the first restaurants to open in what was then Auto Row in Oakland, in 2008. After their first 2 restaurants, Pastoral in Berkeley (first opened in 1982 while still students, 37 in the architecture program at Cal and San-Ju painting at SFAI) then later Soizic (Jack London Square, 1996), they wanted to shift gears from heavily curated menus to more comfort-based fare catering more to the eclectic and artistic community in Oakland. Today you’ll find people of all ages and backgrounds, from Too Short to Jerry Brown.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 238-1100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please email party@muaoakland.com for private party inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,373 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MUA offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food" and "amazing cocktails." Guests love the live DJ and lively vibe, making it a "quintessential Oakland" spot. While some mention noise and service issues, the diverse menu and unique dishes like the Chicken Milanese and grilled Caesar salad consistently impress. A must-visit for a fun night out!

1,373 Reviews
  1. Mohammad

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious classic American bar and grill type food. The calamari was out of this world! Great for big groups Staff was friendly and helpful

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  2. Bianca

    Sacramento

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor is minimal but interesting. The music was perfect, providing a nice laid back and sexy atmosphere. I absolutely loved the vibe. Love the menu because of the variety. Everything was seasoned and beautifully presented. The servers were pleasant and professional with just the right amount of friendly. Looking forward to dining at Mua again.

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  3. Maria

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was meh, service was meh, noice level was nightclub level. Overall everything was ok but that’s about it.

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  4. Mark

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious as usual. This time we tried the chicken millenese and it was delicious along with the blackened catfish and several sides. DJ was playing good music. The bartenders and wait staff are always great, very helpful and very friendly. Would recommend anyone that wants to be out for a nice night on the town and dinner to go to Mua.

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  5. Sandy

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great ambience. The pear/pecan salad and salmon were amazing.

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  6. Maeve

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The noise level was terrible. The music was good but played much, much too loud and just louder and louder over the course of the night. I'm a musician, and I love music, and loud music too, but this was so ridiculously loud that my friends and I had to shout at each other, literally, to be heard. It's really a shame, because the food is good, and it used to be great to come here.

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  7. beth

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Bar service was way too slow .....................

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  8. Timothy

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great energetic vibe meets great food and craft cocktails. Just a great experience.

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  9. Ian

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful. Ambiance as well. Such nice people! Helped accommodate the needs of my autistic partner. Thanks!

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  10. Bamidele

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first experience at Mua was outstanding. High energy level, great ambience and the food is absolutely delicious.

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FAQs

MUA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 238-1100.

MUA is rated 4.4 stars by 1373 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for MUA

2442A Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 238-1100
  • Private party facilities
    Please email party@muaoakland.com for private party inquiries.
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