Reviews for Mägo in Oakland, CA
The menu rotates so no point calling out specific dishes. Everything was beautifully balanced and portioned. Service was very... friendly and warm. I asked them to slow down service so I could enjoy each course and they happily obliged. Left feelingsatisfied but not too full. Ask for table 16 at the chef's table so you can people watch. Definitely go for the beverage pairingmenu. Read more
It was my first time having a tasting menu, but mago did not disappoint. It is not your traditional Colombian dish, but the... chefs take their dishes to another level. Everything on the tasting menu was different. The presentation was well executed and the flavors and ingredients were both fresh and flavorful. We also tried the nonalcoholic drinks and if those were excellent,im sure their cocktails are to die for. Overall, such a great experience. Read more
The people at Mägo just get it. One of the best meals I've ever had in Oakland. We'll be dreaming of the Pickled Mackerel... Caesar Salad forever. Not only that, but every dish one upped the one that came before it. Many of the items cooked on thischarcoal grill that you see them cooking in front of you. The entire staff, from chef to server were world class people. It wassuch an awesome experience. My partner has an allergy to Strawberry and not only did they accommodate for that in one of thedesserts, but she argued that it was probably better tasting than the strawberry version. I tasted both, she was wrong, but pickyour battles, right? I cannot wait to come back. Also -- the cocktail I got was so freaking good. All in all, the best timeto go to this restaurant was yesterday, the second best time is today. If you can, go. Read more
Amazing food and drinks. They change their tasting menu daily! Food was fresh, unique, and I love how the chef incorporates... seasonal vegetables. A new favorite spot. Read more
Great atmosphere with a wide open kitchen and a cool, high-ceilinged space. Beverage pairing was excellent, especially the... cocktails (wasn't as impressed by the wine pairings). Dishes were all good, but only some were "great", in my opinion. Lambshank in particular was a bit too rich, with large globs of fat, and no side dishes to cut through it at all. Standouts were thearepas and the blood orange sorbet. Would go again, but I'm not expecting a Michelin star just yet. Read more
Beautiful presentations with a bountiful mix of beef, fish, octopus, and pork with two desserts to end the meal. The cocktails... are masterfully made. One is refreshing with another that has a kick of spiciness. The ambiance is a bit casual with the openkitchen layout. You can see how your food is prep. The smokey smell from the bbq pit gives the food much more flavor. Theservice is prompt and always available. I would wholeheartedly recommend it for those special nights or if you want to dine byyourself. Read more
I loved this entire experience. The food was delicious! Some of the vegetarian options were actually tastier than the meat... options - this is when you know the chef is excellent. The service was also superb. We felt bad because we forgot that we neededto pay the tab online and we waited a while for the servers to bring the bill. We are sorry for making the staff wait as we werethe last ones to leave that evening. Read more
Food was phenomenal, but service is knocking my review down a star. We arrived for an 8:30 pm reservation for a birthday dinner,... and were informed that our table was unavailable because the previous party was late. This has never happened to us at ANYrestaurant, ever. We were offered either bar seating or the patio, and opted for the patio, which was more secludedbut…definitely a very average patio. Although the initial experience was sour, the food was almost enough to make up for it.Every course was so unique, filled with wonderful flavors and textures. Highlights were the apple ceviche with a maple leafcookie, the super tender pork main course, and the frozen arequipe. The arequipe in particular is a dessert I will remember fora really long time — the perfectly balanced apple compote with the creamy dulce de leche semifreddo, topped with a delicatecrunchy wafer. Overall, would definitely recommend this place for the food, but the ambience and service was certainly lackingand needs work. Read more