Mago

4.8

61 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Latin

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
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 61 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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Best Food
East Bay
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mago in Oakland offers a "sublime" dining experience with creative, top-notch cuisine. Guests rave about the unique flavors, stunning presentation, and "expertly crafted" beverage pairings. The ambiance is intimate and welcoming, with attentive, knowledgeable staff. A standout for Colombian cuisine with a California twist, Mago is "always special" and perfect for special occasions.

61 Reviews

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damon
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 7 days ago
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 7 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best meal we have had in years! The tasting menu was one delicious item after another. The service was excellent from the server, the sommelier, the porters, to the chefs. Every bite was a surprise matching flavor profiles I would not have thought worked but were sheer perfection. The sommelier recommended an excellent Chilean wine that matched well with every course. I cannot think of anything that could have made our dining experience better. I look forward to many more visits to Mago!
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David
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular delicious food, a bit more French than Colombian per se. Tasting menu was amazing. Great wines, roomy seats, great ambience. Very much an experience so be prepared - not a rush meal.
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Alexandra
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful night to celebrate family. The food was delicious as well as the vegetarian set menu.
MagoResponded on October 26, 2024
Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your night at Mago. We take pride in our vegetarian set menu and it's wonderful to know that it hit the mark for you and your family. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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FAQs

Mago is rated 4.8 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 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 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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