Mago

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   Kacie

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food + beverage pairing was just exceptional. Hats off to the team here —every dish was impeccable, with the maitake tamale as a highlight. The cocktail and wine pairings were unique and so well chosen. Service was warm and thoughtful — everyone was on the same wavelength and I’d happily be friends with the whole crew. General vibe of the space itself could be improved, but we loved sitting at the counter close to the action in the kitchen. Mago is doing something special. Don’t miss it.
   

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   Shari

   San Francisco

   31 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’re so glad to have Mago as our annual tradition! This seven course feast was amazing in way more than seven ways. And while the dishes all honored traditional Thanksgiving preparations, they also each featured the Mago chefs’ innovative and original twists, making for a truly memorable meal. With plenty of leftovers! 1: The turkey was prepared two different ways, dividing the white breast meat (brined and roasted) from the dark meat (cured and slow-cooked leg thigh and wing). Both preparations were moist, tender and flavorful. 2: The gravy was as it should be: silky smooth and rich with giblet flavor, but built to compliment the amazing turkey and whipped taters, not overpower them. 3: Including kumquats in the cranberry sauce gave it that extra fruity-tart oomph that set it apart from even the best handmade cranberry sauces. 4: The use of pear in the roasted fall veggies raised my eyebrows in skepticism at first, and then delight at the flavor combination. Sunchokes are also not something we are used to eating, and they were part mushroomy and part artichokey….yum! 5: Adding Maitakes to the cornbread gave it a very subtle savory note, counterbalanced nicely with the holiday-spiced, honey-sweetened butter. 6. The Chicory Salad was SUPER fresh, and I didn't think the addition of celery into the mix with persimmon would work, but sure enough, along with the cilantro-joghurt dressing, everything came together in perfect balance of crunch, sweet and creamy 7. Finally, the 9” round of Guava Cheesecake can only be described as a super decadent tropical fruit flavor bomb! Incredible, and the quantity included would easily serve 8 after such a feast.
   

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   Sam

   San Francisco

   86 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   86 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Thanksgiving to-go meal from Mago is an absolute delight. We have made a tradition of buying our Thanksgiving feast here and making our lives easier and more enjoyable. The food is fantastic: the turkey is moist and flavorful, the sides are excellent. What a fantastic experience each and every year.
   

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   damon

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding culinary drop for even the most highly discerning.
   

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   Ali

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was pretty normal and what was expected from an expensive restaurant with a rating menu.
   

   MagoResponded on November 20, 2024

   Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service at Mago. We understand that our food didn't quite hit the mark for you. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your input helps us improve. We hope to see you again soon and provide a better experience. Mark & the Mago Team
   

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   Rachel

   San Francisco

   47 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is truly creative. They probably deserve a Michelin star. Service is attentive. 
   

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   ShariqY

   San Francisco

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   There is exceptional culinary talent at work in Mägo. The tasting menu and the beverage pairing is excellent and the price point for both makes them a terrific value . Platonic dishes include the Sonoma Chicken and the rockfish . The fish is delectable, the only minor quibble is the Chili sauce , which could have been a bit more spice forward , which I believe would make the fish which is exceptionally good even better . The alcoholic beverage paring is innovative with a few under the radar but terrific none the less selections
   

   MagoResponded on November 20, 2024

   Thanks for visiting us, ShariqY! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our culinary offerings and found our pricing to be a great value. Your compliments about our Sonoma Chicken and rockfish are greatly appreciated! We're always looking for ways to enhance our dishes and your feedback about the chili sauce is noted. We're glad that you found our beverage pairing innovative and enjoyable. We look forward to serving you again at Mago. Best, Mark and the Mago Team
   

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   Sasha

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My husband and I had a terrific time at Mago celebrating a special occasion. The food was interesting and delicious, but the beverage pairings really stood out to us. We selected one alcoholic pairing and one non-alcoholic; the latter really stood out to me. It can be challenging to find interesting and unique NA beverages and Mago whipped up 5-6 of them. The sommelier who delivered each beverage did such a wonderful job explaining each beverage in great detail and we had fun chatting with him. Overall our experience at Mago felt really special, which is exactly what we were hoping for.
   

   MagoResponded on November 20, 2024

   Thanks for the review, Sasha! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had a memorable celebration at Mago. It's wonderful to know that our food, especially the N/A beverage pairings, stood out to you. We're also glad that our sommelier could help you choose a great selection. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Mark and the Mago Team
   

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   Lori

   San Francisco

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We loved it! Casual with a good energy and friendly vibe. Unusual tasting menu that was expertly prepared, beautifully presented, and delicious! Extremely helpful and friendly staff, without exception.
   

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    Shilpa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    The tasting menu was phenomenal! Loved the unusual combination of flavors . The pork loin was one of the best I’ve ever tasted.- juicy and succulent on the inside with a delicious crusty bark. Highly recommend a visit.
    

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