Mua

Oakland


A warehouse-sized space in Uptown, this social gathering spot is just as good for date night as it is for groups getting ready for a night out. Peruse the long, long menu of creative shared plates like quinoa-arugula salad with nectarines and goat's cheese or beef bone-marrow toast, with a 'Stormy Oaktown' cocktail or rosemary martini in hand. Reservations recommended.


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