Mua - Oakland

MUA was a delightful surprise discovered through Open Table. It has a wonderfully artsy ambiance in a re-imagined industrial building! What a wonder and the food is equally surprising in taste, texture and creative presentation. Love the small plates that aren 't really small, enough to share. So enjoyed the crab cakes, garlic crusted shrimp, artichokes with tarragon hollandaise, grilled mushroom veggies with balsamic glaze.... and do end with the bread pudding with raspberries or/and pineapple upside down delight! Definitely, a place to return but on a week night. I can tell it could be quite noisy on a weekend. And our waiter was absolutely fabulous, attentive, helpful, fun and honored our pace to dine and chat!

Mac and cheese , grilled artichoke, Brussels sprouts and lamb tangine. These are musts. Cocktails are delicious and service is fast and friendly

We've been to MUA 4 times and will continue to dine there. the food is consistently delish. the noise level is consistent as well! Our waiter wasn't an A+ dinner house waiter. In fact, he wasn't on the ball at all. No matter what we've ordered at MUA, we've never been disappointed

This restaurant is a great place to bring friends for a fun night out. We sat upstairs for the first time and enjoyed the great food and good service, although it was a bit slow, possibly because we were upstairs. We loved the extensive cocktail list and the vegetarian dish. I will definitely be returning!

The cocktails at this restaurant are both unique and delicious. However, if you're looking for vegan options, you may be disappointed as there is not much on the menu that is vegan-friendly. Some of the dishes, like the Brussels sprouts and the "cheeseless mac and cheese," are made with animal products. While the fried tofu may be vegan, it's hard to say for certain. Overall, it's best to visit this place for the Oakland vibe, enjoy some drinks, and listen to the DJ rather than for the food options.