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

MUA

4.4
4.4
1367 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
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 1,367 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MUA is a vibrant Oakland gem known for its "great food, great service, great music." The lively atmosphere, complete with a live DJ, makes it perfect for celebrations. Notable dishes include the "fall-off-the-bone" ribs and flavorful cocktails. While service can vary, the upbeat vibe and tasty offerings ensure a memorable experience.

1,367 Reviews
  1. Maeve

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. beth

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Gregory

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was there early for dinner. Drinks were delicious. The fried chicken was a touch salty but otherwise moist, crispy and perfectly cooked. Interesting decor. Great menu, will be back to try other items.

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  6. Susan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always consistent and delicious. The place is loud but can be overlooked. The service was terrible. It was sloppy, barely covered the basics of decent service in a truck stop, timing was terrible, clumsy clearing, we cleared our own plates etc. to a vacant nearby table, and then caught attitude from the server. Coming from a professional restaurant background it felt like management didn't care enough to oversee the training of the staff or back them up in a rush, to include the bus-ers and runners. A terrible disservice to a wonderful kitchen. Call for some professional advice. I'll keep coming back for the cocktails and the kitchen. Maybe it was a fluke????

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  7. Marcus

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was nice for the most part. But the food was rather bland. The Brussels had no seasonings, Parmesan or even balsamic. Just seemed from a frozen bag and sautéed. Other food was fine but small portions for price.

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  8. Elizabeth

    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
    Great vibes, good food, love the live DJ! We had a great time celebrating my birthday at Mua!

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  9. courtney

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Bad service, found it hard to order more food and drinks. Food was just okay, not as good as it was years ago. Not worth the price.

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  10. Christian

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great experience. Love the open feel. Can get a bit noisy but its part of the ambiance and I would not change a thing. They were really busy for a Tuesday night. They made our birthday celebrations special!!

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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 1367 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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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