Mago

Name: Mago
Address: 3762 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, 94611-5348
Telephone: (510) 344-7214
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (126)

$50 and over

Contemporary Latin

3762 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611-5348

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

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 for larger parties 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

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Latin, Colombian, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 344-7214
Website
http://www.magorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Mark Liberman
Catering
Our culinary team considers requests for offsite private events.
Private party facilities
For parties greater than 6, please message events@magoresturant.com. .Mägo offers distinctive private dining options for any occasion either in our heated back patio or a buyout of the indoor space. You will work with our chef, sommelier and bar team to create a unique and custom dining experience for you and your guests.

Location
3762 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611-5348
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
MacArthur and Piedmont Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 126 people are saying

Mago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mago offers a "beyond exceptional" dining experience with "creative" and "delicious" tasting menus complemented by excellent beverage pairings. The "friendly, attentive staff" and "spacious, comfortable setting" enhance the overall ambiance. While it may be "pricey," it delivers "amazing value" for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "welcoming" atmosphere and "imaginative dishes."

126 Reviews

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Paul VIP
London16 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb experience. Each course beautifully presented at a leisurely pace. The food was delicious and wonderful. We will be back.
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Erica
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good quality food and super thoughtful. Presented creative dishes and flavors- variety of textures etc. appreciated the chef was there, and clearly can see the effort. I think the value was fine - it’s, pricey and guess the seafood and fresh unique produce is likely why.. but I was surprised at the final bill which was without alcohol. It was a fun local spot - and glad we went but $$$$
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Paul
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had to wait a few minutes to even be acknowledged as we arrived. The ambiance was a bit cold and stale - not warm or inviting. Even after we were seated, there wasn't much explanation as to what was about to happen (regarding the set menu, options, pairings, what the restaurant was all about, etc). The food and drink options were delicious; though, the drink pairings were a tad consistently bland). Overall, we did enjoy the various menu items and how they were prepared. Incidentally, the service improved while we were dining. The check was probably the most expensive one I've ever paid, and I frankly don't think it was worth it. If you have never experienced a set-menu type of restaurant and your expectations are not high, then this might be the place for you to start. But, for me, I unfortunately can't recommend this place.
MagoResponded on May 30, 2025
Thanks for the review, Paul. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the menu and the flavors of our dishes. We apologize if you felt our ambiance and service didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into account as we strive to improve. We hope to serve you again for a more positive experience. Best, Mark and the Mago Team
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Maud
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We had a very underwhelming experience at Mago. The food was just good most of the time, sometimes too greasy and a couple of plates had way too much salt. to the point were we couln't finish it (the white fish plate and the meat were too salty). While the experience overall was not horrible, Mago pretends to be at a level they're clearly not, cruelly lacking of subtlety. For this, it is such a bad value. For a $300+ meal, you can get a way better experience at a Michelin stared restaurant (I'm talking night and day difference). The service was friendly but very slow. The couple of drinks we had, though, were good. While I love a wood fire smell, it was so strong at Mago that I had to wash all my clothes and hair coming back home. I definitely don't recommend Mago.
MagoResponded on May 27, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Maud. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience at Mago didn't meet your expectations. We take your feedback about the food and service very seriously and we'll certainly use it to improve. We strive to create a unique and enjoyable dining experience and we're sorry if we fell short. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to show you the quality that we're known for. Best, Mark and the Mago Team
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Dimitri
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and food quiality for the price. From the moment we arrived, staff were attentive and accomodating - very good with the dietary restrictions of my girlfirend as well! Would highly reccomend and will be back!
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Aaron
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beyond exceptional. One of the most memorable, enjoyable, and incredible dining experiences we’ve ever had. Service was above and beyond, the pacing of food and beverage pairings were perfect, and we felt special throughout our dinner. What a wonderful memory and we’re already sharing with friends how wonderful Mago is. Can’t wait to go back!!
MagoResponded on May 22, 2025
Hey Aaron, Wow! We're over the moon to hear about your incredible dining experience at Mago. We're thrilled that you felt special from the moment you walked in. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our food and beverage pairings, as we take great pride in them. We're also glad to know that our service met your expectations. We strive to make our guests feel special and it's heartening to know we succeeded. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience. Best Regards, Mark and The Mago Team
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Greg
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic vegetarian pre fixe menu. We’ve been more than once, and the menu was mostly different. Service is designed to allow people to relax and enjoy. Plan for at least two hours; if one orders bottles of wine, it could be three or slightly more. I love that the space has plenty of room for the tables - there are not many tables and they are well-spaced for privacy of conversation. We will be back.
MagoResponded on May 31, 2025
Thanks for the review, Greg! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our vegetarian pre-fixe menu and found our service to be enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback about the wine orders and will consider it for future improvements. We're glad to hear that you found the space to be comfortable for conversation and that you plan to return. We look forward to welcoming you back to Mago. Best, Mark and the Mago Team
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Marilyn VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I dine often at Mago for special occasions and visiting friends. It is always excellent. On this occasion they outdid themselves again, in every category.
MagoResponded on May 22, 2025
Hey Marilyn, We always love seeing you at the restaurant!! We're overjoyed to hear that you've been dining with us often and on this occasion, your visit was outstanding! We strive to consistently deliver top-notch food, service, and value, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, Mark and the Mago Team
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Bijan
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The food and service was good, but for a high end restaurant we were somewhat underwhelmed with the overall experience. For example there was a strong smoky smell inside the restaurant that wasn’t very pleasant, and it stuck to our clothes even after leaving the restaurant.
MagoResponded on May 17, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Bijan. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Mago. We apologize if the smoky odor affected your experience negatively. Your comments are valuable to us and will be used to improve our overall dining experience. We hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience. Best, Mark and the Mago Team
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Abby
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal, wonderful people...really a fantastic night! Highly recommned!!
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FAQs

Mago is rated 4.7 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

3762 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611-5348

Additional information

Cross street
MacArthur and Piedmont Avenue
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Latin, Colombian, Californian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Liberman
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.magorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(510) 344-7214
Catering
Our culinary team considers requests for offsite private events.
Private party facilities
For parties greater than 6, please message events@magoresturant.com. .Mägo offers distinctive private dining options for any occasion either in our heated back patio or a buyout of the indoor space. You will work with our chef, sommelier and bar team to create a unique and custom dining experience for you and your guests.

Mago

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Weekday Dining Room Table | $86/person

Weekday Chef's Table | $86/person

Weekend Chefs Table | $115/person

Menu

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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