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

MUA

4.4

1376 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.muaoakland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please email party@muaoakland.com for private party inquiries.

Location
2442A Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
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

Chicken Liver Pâté
pickled onion & pear, crostini
Arugula Pear Salad
pecorino, pecan
Beef Carpaccio
manchego, arugula, pine nut, caper
Beet Salad
spinach, goat cheese, pecan
Shiitake Mushroom Crostini
herb goat cheese, arugula
Grilled Romaine
Caesar, breadcrumb, parmesan
- add chicken
Dungeness Crab Cakes
carrot-beet relish, mixed greens, red pepper aioli
Guacamole
corn tortilla chips
- add salsa
Collard Green
bacon
Brussels Sprouts
brown butter
No Cheese “Mac n’ Cheese” |
butternut squash, cream
Crispy Tofu
black bean-sweet chili sauce
Crispy Polenta
spicy tomato sauce
- add softshell crab
Chicken Wings
citrus, chili, fish sauce, mint, sesame
Pork Spare Ribs
barbeque sauce
Garlic Prawns
olive oil, chili flake, baguette
Beef Bone Marrow
cornichon, toasted levain
Burrata
portobello, sweet pepper, zucchini, balsamic, baguette
Fried Calamari
shallot, jalapeno, lemon
Chicken Milanese
lemon, caper, shallot, arugula
Blackened Catfish
dirty rice, aïoli
Fried Chicken
cornbread, coleslaw
Mussels
roasted tomato broth, fries, aïoli
Grilled Salmon
spinach, bacon, onion, tomato
Tagine
Moroccan braised lamb shank, saffron, couscous
One Pound Rib Eye Steak
fries, herb butter
#CBQ Burger
(chickpea, bulgur, quinoa, walnut, spice) aïoli, tomato, onion, coleslaw, sprouts, fries
The Hamburger
half pound, tomato, lettuce, onion, aïoli, fries + cheddar, provolone, grilled onion + bacon, blue cheese, avocado + gluten free & vegan bun
Softshell Crab Po’boy
coleslaw, spicy aïoli, fries

Changes & modifications politely declined

COCKTAILS

Baby Girl
bimini gin, coconut, blackcurrant, lime
Billy Jean
hennessy cognac, elderflower, sparkling wine, lemon
Bismarck
condesa prickly pear gin, basil, elderflower, lemon
Crazy Pisco
capurro pisco, agave, lime, egg white
Doctor AL
union mezcal, chartreuse, coconut, lime
Evad’O
peach ciroc vodka, peach, pineapple, lime
Familia Fresca
union mezcal, punt e mes, ancho reyes, grapefruit, sparkling wine, lime, tajin
Ginger Julep
balcones rye, mint, ginger puree, lime, ginger beer
Jalisco Mule
cimarron reposado, cilantro, lime, ginger
La Capilla
don julio blanco, ancho reyes, grapefruit, lime, jalapeño, agave
Pinky Promise
san zanj rum, kalani coconut liqueur, thyme, pomegranate, lime, egg white
Stormy Oaktown
goslings rum, ginger, lime
Strawberry Ginger Lemonade
hanger one buddha’s hand vodka, strawberry, ginger, lemon

Oak barrel aged Cocktails –

Mua Manhattan
four roses bourbon, elderflower, sweet vermouth, bitters
Mua Negroni
fords gin, campari, sweet vermouth

Non-alcoholic beverages

The Low Down
pineapple, ginger, lime, mint, jalapeño, tajin rim
Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Strawberry Lemonade
San Benedetto sparkling water

WINE

(additional wine list available)

Sparkling

Crémant de Loire brut
M. Bonnamy

Rosé

Zweigelt rose
Schloss Gobelsburg Austria

White

Moscato D’Asti
La Morandina Italy
Sauvignon Blanc
Sheild NZ
Chardonnay
Frantz Chagnoleau Burgundy

Red

Cabernet/Merlot blend
Walking Tree Alexander Valley
Zinfandel
Foppiano Russian River
Pinot Noir
Joseph Swan Sonoma

BEER

Draft – ask for selection

Erdinger non-alcoholic weissbräu
Shacksbury Classic dry cider organic
Montucky Cold Snacks lager
Modelo
Allagash white
Boulevard Tank 7 saison
Dogfish head 90 min. IPA
Delirium Tremens strong pale ale
Faction Penske File pale ale (16oz.)
Chimay Red trappist
Duchesse de Bourgogne sour ale
Mikkeller Coffee stout (16oz.)

we do not take Apple Pay.

2 hours per seating as a courtesy to later guests. No split checks please. 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 5+ Corkage (750ml): $30 Wine / $40 Bubbles $2 per person for outside dessert Not responsible for lost or damaged articles or feelings

What 1,376 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

Noise • Moderate

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!

1,376 Reviews

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Robin
VIP
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Mua was a compmete surprise! Suggested by Open Table, the space is captivating, lively and great food. We had softshell crab, chicken milanese, burrata with grilled veggies in a very good sweet balsamic. Champagne then tea and two excelkent desserts, chocolate pecan pie with ice cream and breadpudding with cremey anglese.Very good value smart food with interesting people.
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Nancy
VIP
San Francisco
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the brown butter brussels sprouts and both of us got the hamburger with gluten-free buns. They were very good; the meat was tender and fries were crispy. The sprouts were very tasty. The only thing I would change is I would ask for the buns to be toasted next time. A very unique, fun vibe too.
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Janet
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and I loved the variety. It was fun having a DJ for the music, but it was extremely loud which made it almost impossible to carry on a conversation.
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rick
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Complete fail on the service. First server was great, but reassigned to the upstairs subsequent server was a fail and main entrée never arrived. No apology issued just business as usual, and he went on with his night.
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Mohammad
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
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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Bianca
Sacramento
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
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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Maria
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
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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Mark
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
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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Sandy
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
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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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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FAQs

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

MUA is rated 4.4 stars by 1376 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 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.muaoakland.com/
Phone number
(510) 238-1100
Private party facilities
Please email party@muaoakland.com for private party inquiries.

MUA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Chicken Liver Pâté

Arugula Pear Salad

Beef Carpaccio

Beet Salad

Shiitake Mushroom Crostini

Grilled Romaine

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Guacamole

Collard Green

Brussels Sprouts

No Cheese “Mac n’ Cheese” |

Crispy Tofu

Crispy Polenta

Chicken Wings

Pork Spare Ribs

Garlic Prawns

Beef Bone Marrow

Burrata

Fried Calamari

Chicken Milanese

Blackened Catfish

Fried Chicken

Mussels

Grilled Salmon

Tagine

One Pound Rib Eye Steak

#CBQ Burger

The Hamburger

Softshell Crab Po’boy

Changes & modifications politely declined

COCKTAILS

Baby Girl

Billy Jean

Bismarck

Crazy Pisco

Doctor AL

Evad’O

Familia Fresca

Ginger Julep

Jalisco Mule

La Capilla

Pinky Promise

Stormy Oaktown

Strawberry Ginger Lemonade

Oak barrel aged Cocktails –

Mua Manhattan

Mua Negroni

Non-alcoholic beverages

The Low Down

Lemonade

Arnold Palmer

Strawberry Lemonade

San Benedetto sparkling water

WINE

Sparkling

Crémant de Loire brut

Rosé

Zweigelt rose

White

Moscato D’Asti

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Red

Cabernet/Merlot blend

Zinfandel

Pinot Noir

BEER

Erdinger non-alcoholic weissbräu

Shacksbury Classic dry cider organic

Montucky Cold Snacks lager

Modelo

Allagash white

Boulevard Tank 7 saison

Dogfish head 90 min. IPA

Delirium Tremens strong pale ale