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Commis Dining Room

Name: Commis Dining Room
Address: 3859 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States, 94611
Telephone: (510) 653-3902
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

$50 and over

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.

Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements.

Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.

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Executive chef: James Syhabout

MICHELIN 2 Stars
2024
MICHELIN 2 Stars
2023

From the OpenTable editors: Ever-changing menus take center stage at chef James Syhabout’s intimate Commis, the East Bay’s only two-starred MICHELIN restaurant. Expect dishes that spotlight local ingredients with Southeast Asian influences, like the fan-favorite slow-poached egg yolk with smoked dates and onion cream, all in a modern 12-seat space that feels like you’re eating in someone’s cool living room.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 653-3902
Website
http://www.commisrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact us for information about private events.

Location
3859 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
Neighbourhood
Oakland
Cross Street
Rio Vista
Parking details
There is parking on Piedmont Avenue and surrounding streets. There is also a parking lot located one block from the restaurant on the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Yosemite.
Public transit
Nearest Bart Station: Macarthur<br /><br />Taxis are often available outside the station for a quick ride to our restaurant.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Dining Room Reservation -$239 Per Guest
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Commis is a Two-Michelin Star rated fine dining restaurant destination located in Oakland by Chef James Syhabout. We offer a multi-course tasting menu for $239 per person. An optional global beverage pairing is available for $129 per person. A $100 per guest security deposit is collected upon booking the reservation. The deposit will be credited towards your final check after your experience at the restaurant. Pricing is exclusive of a 20% service charge. CANCELLATION POLICY *For cancellations, please call or email the restaurant at least 48 hours in advance and we will issue a full refund. The reservation cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded within 2 days of your reservation date. Policy applies to COVID related cancellations.
NYE Dining Room Reservation -$275 Per Guest
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Come celebrate New Year's Eve with us. We are offering a multi-course tasting menu for $275 per person. An optional global beverage pairing is available for $129 per person. A $100 per guest security deposit is collected upon booking the reservation. The deposit will be credited towards your final check after your experience at the restaurant. Pricing is exclusive of a 20% service charge. CANCELLATION POLICY *For cancellations, please call or email the restaurant at least 48 hours in advance and we will issue a full refund. The reservation cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded within 2 days of your reservation date. Policy applies to COVID related cancellations.

What 1,224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Californian
East Bay
Best Overall
East Bay
Best Food
East Bay
Best Service
East Bay
Innovative
East Bay
Great for fine wines
East Bay
Romantic
East Bay
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Commis Dining Room offers an exceptional dining experience with "superb food and excellent service." Guests rave about the "creative and innovative dining" and the meticulous wine pairings that enhance each course. The ambiance is "friendly, delicious, delightful," making it a perfect choice for special occasions. Despite some minor criticisms, many find it "the best Michelin experience ever."

1,224 Reviews

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Jonathan
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely my favorite restaurant in the Bay Area! The location is nice, parking is easy to find, and the service is wonderful. The food is always excellent and thoughtful and well presented. Always the go to restaurant for celebrations.
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Patricio
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect, thought out and well executed. From the curated wine paring to the incredible detail to every dish. The food was amazing and the staff was accommodating, accommodating and friendly.
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Jimmy
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience! Love the bar menu and changing seasonal cocktails. Fun new items for Autumn tasting menu too.
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james w
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food outstanding; but, even for a tasting menu, skimpy. Waiter and immediate staff were very attentive and warm. Ambiance of general staff was a little cold.
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Amber
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a once in a lifetime experience ! I highly recommend!
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Dorothy
Minneapolis
109 reviews
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining at Commis is an experience--meant to be savored and enjoyed, slowly, admiring all the differences in taste and textures. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, asked many questions, and watched as the dishes were prepared and presented to us. Service was immaculate; even the utensils were unique and one of a kind. The owner came over to our table; we enjoyed talking about the art of food!
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Ben
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
James and his team never fail to impress with wonderfully creative and delicious dishes that makes dinner at this favorite restaurant of ours always a special occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was the best Michelin experience ever. The food was just simply WOW and the wine pairings I have simply no words. I don’t think I have ever had better wine and sake. 2 stars are so so well deserved. Their wine director is amazing, talented and recruited the best wines/sake with the food. We will definitely be back: this one is for the books!
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Kurt
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing experience! We went to celebrate a one year wedding anniversary and were blown away by everything from the moment we walked in the door. Food was fun, fresh and delicious. Wine paring and cocktails superb! And the service was outstanding!
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Griffin
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall a pleasurable experience with top notch service, but the food was somewhat hit or miss. 3 of the 9 dishes were phenomenal, the others were fairly pedestrian. Just expected to be "wowed" throughout given the Michelin rating, price tag, and overall reputation, yet we left wanting more.
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FAQs

Commis Dining Room is rated 4.9 stars by 1224 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

3859 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
Cross Street
Rio Vista
Neighbourhood
Oakland
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is parking on Piedmont Avenue and surrounding streets. There is also a parking lot located one block from the restaurant on the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Yosemite.
Public transit
Nearest Bart Station: MacarthurTaxis are often available outside the station for a quick ride to our restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.commisrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(510) 653-3902
Private party facilities
Please contact us for information about private events.

Commis Dining Room

Make a reservation

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN 2 Stars

MICHELIN 2 Stars

Additional information

Experiences

Dining Room Reservation -$239 Per Guest

NYE Dining Room Reservation -$275 Per Guest

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What 1,224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Commis Dining Room currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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