Mago

4.8

94 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Latin American

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighbourhood 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

Location
3762 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611-5348
Phone number
(510) 344-7214
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Latin American, Colombian, Californian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mark Liberman

Experiences

Weekday Dining Room Table | $86/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 | $86/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 | $115/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 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Innovative
East Bay
Best Food
East Bay
Best Service
East Bay
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mago offers a delightful culinary experience characterized by "seriously amazing" food that feels like "a taste explosion in your mouth." The tasting menu, praised for its "creative and interesting" combinations, is complemented by exceptional beverage pairings. The service is consistently "friendly and accommodating," making it a "hidden gem."

94 Reviews

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Jamie VIP
San Francisco39 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think this is one of the best restaurants in Oakland, California. Everyone should try this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! What took me so long? I knew about the good reviews long before I made reservations but hesitated due to my lack of knowledge of Colombian food. I didn't know they'd have such a creative vegetarian option, they did! I had no idea food could be so favorable and varied. It is! I had no idea a tasting menu could be so generous. It was! The wine menu was great, the service was exceptional, and the decor is very relaxing. When my dinner mate and I left, we were surprised to see we had been there over 2 hours. I normally do not last that long at a dinner. It is a reasonable price for what you get, there were 8 menu items, all exceptionally different and 2 desserts. I will be going back.
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sue
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and will definitely keep returning.
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Malou
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Mark and the team always serve a great meal. The drinks Em makes are always amazing—alcoholic or nonalcoholic. Aya answered all of our questions about the menu. Another wonderful dinner at Mägo.
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Erika
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience and menu!! Made my Dad who is not an adventurous eater happy - he could not stop raving about the food! Thank you for you consistently incredible service and creative menus.
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Smamoofa
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff at Mago were outstanding and accommodating. The food and beverage pairings were creative. It is a bit pricey, but nice for a special occasion.
MagoResponded on 22 February 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Smamoofa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Mago. It's wonderful to know that our staff's efforts to accommodate your needs and the creativity of our food and beverage offerings added to your special occasion. We understand your concern about the pricing and appreciate your honesty. We're always working to provide the best value possible, so your feedback is valuable to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience.
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Jin
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made a reservation for the tasting menu to enjoy with my husband and parents visiting from Korea. The food was as comforting as it was elevated, and the beverage pairings were all fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to treat their loved ones to a creative meal that is also approachable; we all had a wonderful time.
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Tatsiana
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was truly excellent! Creative and interesting combination of flavors. Decadent.
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Rachel
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was PHENOMENAL. I will be back. The flavors married so perfectly. Everything I had, I loved. The baby coconut tostada was 10/10.
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Marissa
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply divine experience. Chef and the staff truly care about the dishes and holistic experience. Highly recommend
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Mago is rated 4.8 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

3762 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611-5348

Additional information

Phone number
(510) 344-7214
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Latin American, Colombian, Californian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mark Liberman

Mago

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Additional information

Experiences

Weekday Dining Room Table | $86/person

Weekday Chef's Table | $86/person

Weekend Chefs Table | $115/person

Menu

What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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