Mago

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

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   charlotte

   San Francisco13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The friendly attentive staff really make this restaurant special. The food is amazing! But warning to older clients - music interferes with hearing aids and the quantity of food on the tasting menu is a bit excessive for older digestive systems! When we asked for the lamb course "to go" the chef suggested just one more dessert course (not two) and gave us one to go. Really personal service! The breads in the earlier courses were terrific (especially the spring garlic arepa). The halibut was my favourite course - really exceptional. The tasting menu is terrific value for money and the accompanying beverage pairing was very interesting. Eat you heart out Commis - you need to do better to compete with his level of service.
   

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   John VIP

   San Francisco18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We made a same day decision to try Mago. We were disappointed to realize we missed coming here for the past five years. It was great! We booked at 5 pm because we were reluctant to book a “chef’s table” overlooking the kitchen. In fact, the kitchen is quite open and the chef’s table seating is really nice—expansive, not too high, and the noise level is moderate enough and the kitchen is calm enough that these seats would be fine. Our table was a round four top but seated for two. All the tables in the place are ample in size and they are not crowded together at all. Ambience is really quite nice and there is no noise intrusion from the busy city streets outside. Our prix fixe meal was excellent. Won’t enumerate all of the courses as the menu changes but everything was well conceived and executed. They make good use of the grill with amazing smoky flavors we had in asparagus, chicken and halibut Service was very attentive. They offer sparkling water with no charge. Nice touch. We had a nice Albariño from Uruguay. Overall the wine list was interesting with typical restaurant markups.
   

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   MagoResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Mago for your first time with us. We're glad that you appreciated the ambiance, our chef's table seating, and the service. We're also glad that you enjoyed our smoky flavors in our asparagus, chicken, and halibut. We appreciate your kind words about the experience regarding service and food. We're always trying to improve our menu and wine list, so your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to serve you again soon! Best, Mark and the Mago Team
   

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   Kateri

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for an anniversary dinner and we will definitely be back for more date nights! Food was excellent, beautifully presented and the price point is a bit more approachable than many tasting menus in the Bay Area. We loved that they had both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage pairings.
   

   MagoResponded 6 days ago

   Hey Kateri, We're thrilled to hear that you chose Mago for your anniversary dinner! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food, presentation, and found our pricing to be more approachable. We're also glad that you appreciated the variety of pairings, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We're looking forward to welcoming you back for more date nights in the future! Warm regards, Mark and the Mago Team
   

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   Jim

   San Francisco9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best meal I have had this year. The meal consisted of multiple courses. There were no weaknesses in any of them. Every course was outstanding. This is difficult when there are multiple courses and one can fall through the cracks and not work out. That did not happen with my meal at Mago. The wine pairings were also appropriate. It was clear that the staff had searched the whole world for the pairings they selected. The effort paid off and I give the wine choices my very highest ratings. I rarely leave reviews, even though I have been to multiple restaurants. But this meal deserves the outstanding rating I have given it. It is hard to put into words how good this restaurant was. All I can say is see for yourself. You will not be disappointed. 
   

   MagoResponded 6 days ago

   Hello Jim, We're overjoyed to hear that your meal at Mago was among the best you've had in the past year! It's wonderful to know that you found multiple courses and each one outstanding. We're also glad that our wine pairings were able to enhance your dining experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're thrilled that you felt the effort was worth it. Thank you for your high ratings and for taking the time to leave this wonderful review and I will pass on the kind words to our server Roy. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, Mark and the Mago Team
   

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   Richard VIP

   San Francisco41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delightfully imaginative and delicious food, worthy of a Michelin star, with interesting and very successful beverage pairings. The best value for money in the Bay Area, we think.
   

   MagoResponded 6 days ago

   Hello Richard, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at Mago. We're thrilled to hear that you found our food imaginative and delicious, we are working hard for that Michelin *. We're also glad to know that you enjoyed our beverage pairings. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we're thrilled that you believe we offer the best value for money in the Bay Area. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Mark and the Mago Team
   

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   Kyle

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best meal I've had at Mago, how does it keep getting better!?
   

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   Joy

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Mago. The food was excellent, each course delightful. Pairing was also fun and delicious with each dish. Our server was professional, very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Vibe was relaxed, which was unexpected because of the perfect execution of each dish. We enjoyed the view of the immaculate open kitchen. I had a gift certificate that was given to me 3 years ago. The staff didn’t blink and welcomed the use of it.
   

   MagoResponded 6 days ago

   Hey Joy, We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful dining experience at Mago! It's fantastic to know that each course was delightful and that you enjoyed our food, especially the dishes you paired with wine. We're also glad to hear that our team provided you with a professional, knowledgeable service. We strive to create a relaxed and enjoyable vibe for our guests, and we're thrilled that we succeeded during your visit. Thank you for choosing to dine with us, especially with your gift certificate. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Mark and the Mago Team
   

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   Al

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I went for Oakland Restaurant week because I just moved across the street from Mago. Wow. I enjoyed each course and the wine pairings were Divine. The food was nuanced and delicious. Art really. I thought my waiter was really cool, friendly and I loved learning about the wines from him. The experience was also a performance. The way the staff was aligned and provided excellent service was so well rehearsed that it flowed with ease It was like being in an episode of The Bear without the anxiety. Lol. Truly memorable. I am so excited to bring friends and to become a happy hour regular! Thanks 🙏 for a fantastic sublime meal and experience.
   

   MagoResponded on March 31, 2025

   Hello Al, thanks for visiting us and welcome to the neighborhood. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience at Mago during Oakland Restaurant Week. It's great to know that our food, wine pairings, and service met your expectations. We take pride in creating a memorable dining experience and it's rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back as a happy hour regular and to continuing to provide you with sublime meals and experiences. Warm regards, Mark and the Mago Team
   

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   Verna

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tried a portion of their tasting menu for Restaurant Week and it was incredible experience! The staff was excellent and the chef talked to us a little when service ended to give us some insight on the menu components. Highly advise getting counter seating if you have a choice as they have an open kitchen - it's dinner and a show.
   

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    Daniel VIP

    San Francisco33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    The place is charming. Service a bit too busy but only a bit, and the food was glorious. Had the veetarian tasting menu and each course was wonderful. It is expensive but then everything worthwhile is these days. We went on Oakland restaurant week and will go again for special occasions.
    

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