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

MUA

4.5
4.5
1353 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
20:30
Booked 21 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Hot spot

  • East Bay

    Lively

1,353 Reviews
  1. Tiphanie

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mua has become my new favorite date or girls’ night spot! Food & vibe are unmatched in Oakland & our server JR was excellent. I will definitely be back!

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  2. Teshina

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Happy to see Mua survive the pandemic years. They have a lively and energetic vibe, lots of great music, and tasty food and drinks. Encourage folks to check them out.

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  3. Carly

    San Francisco

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I got a night out without our toddler! I knew Mua as an Oakland staple and after reading more and a menu once over, seemed like the perfect date night spot. Did not disappoint! The vibe was fun! Romantic, soft lighting, almost dark. Live DJ spinning on the atrium second level. Service was friendly and attentive from beginning to end. Cocktails were fun and fresh! We shared plates and enjoyed everything. Well spiced and seasoned, each dish packed unique flavor. The real highlight though were the pork spare ribs... The meat was fall off the bone tender but had a nice charred crisp you still had to cut through. The sauce had a mole quality. It was thick, heavily savory spiced but sweet and bright with cinnamon and herbs. Left a comforting coat in your mouth. I'd love to know for how long and how low they cook these for! Absolutely yum! We will absolutely be back for more ribs and other delights! Thanks to all at Mua for a lovely evening in Oakland!

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  4. Betsy

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers and the DJ. Absolutely amazing appetizers

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  5. Rania

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff seemed a little “stuffy”. Our waiter was not friendly and the hostess wasn’t either. But we had a good time regardless. The food was great.

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  6. Sarah

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a solid place to go for a good dinner before going to The Sound Room nearby. The cavernous feel of the place is not for everyone, and the noise level can be hard for older people whose hearing is not the best. But I would say it is a good solid place for dinner. The Chicken Milanese is very good - be sure to try the crunchy tofu and the calimari.

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  7. Alisica

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MUA is an excellent choice for a great time with great food ! Justin was my server last night and he was absolutely amazing!!! Will be going back :)

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  8. Teshina

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Mua! Great food, great service, great music - quintessential Oakland! Definitely recommend folks check it out! Glad to see the pandemic hasn’t taken away this neighborhood gem!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service and also an amazing DJ playing music.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is always slow and waiters are nice but not attentive. We were billed for a dish which was never brought to us. Wish they could properly train their staff and put more priority on customer service

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FAQs

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

MUA is rated 4.5 stars by 1353 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
20:30
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for MUA

2442A Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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