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

MUA

4.4
4.4
1393 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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 1,393 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Hot spot

  • East Bay

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MUA offers a "great vibe" and is a staple for both social gatherings and dates, with a "fun" atmosphere featuring live DJs. Diners rave about the "delicious" food, especially the spare ribs and chicken Milanese. While some find the noise level high, the "friendly" service and "unique" ambiance make it a must-visit in Oakland.

1,393 Reviews
  1. Dorcia

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10. Great way to spend Valentine’s. The food was delicious. Our server was very tentative. The music was a vibe.

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  2. Makenzie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    MUA was nice , love the ambiance and the food is good. However they should expand the menu

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  3. Sebastian

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Who knew Oakland goes off like this? Incredible open space in what I assume is a converted warehouse. I sat upstairs, overlooking the main dining area, which was perfect. Really diverse crowd, fantastic set list by the DJ, great overall energy. Shared the Caesar salad to start, which frankly could have been half the size (it was two full romaine hearts) and the 1lb Ribeye with fries. Finished with the bread pudding. That was more than enough. Great service. Note that 20% gratuity is automatically added, which I was fine with, but just beware so you don't double-tip.

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  4. Jack

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend and I love Mua and we go here several times a year. This year we chose to go here for Valentine’s Day and had a wonderful time. The atmosphere is so fun and the food is so delicious. All of the servers are very helpful and kind. Mua really is a treasure!

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  5. Tracy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was attentive, efficient . She comes back to check on us in a timely manner. It was a busy night

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  6. Ghezal

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area - good food, good service, and good vibes.

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  7. camila

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed ourselves, food and drinks were good. We really enjoy the ambiance and vibe there. We ordered the bone marrow, calamari, Brussels, ribeye w/fries and bread pudding. Everything was yummy, but would have been nice if the dessert would have been complementary as we were out celebrating my birthday. So that was a little disappointing. Overall though, we had a nice time.

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  8. Kate

    VIP

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    MUA is the Oakland experience you’re looking for! Awesome vibe, DJ’d music, a diverse clientele and delicious food! If you’re looking for a quieter experience ask to sit upstairs. All of our food was delicious. Our server was kind and authentic. Thanks MUA!

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  9. Evan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, fantastic wait service, incredible vibes and music. Would come back, 10/10

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  10. Tiffany

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible atmosphere! Great music! Service excellent.

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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 1393 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 40 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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