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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: 4.8

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$50 and over

Californian

3859 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Innovative

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 Stars2024
MICHELIN 2 Stars2023

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–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 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
Neighborhood
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: MacarthurTaxis 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 - $259 Per Guest
$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 $259 per person. An optional global beverage pairing is available for $119 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 1,229 people are saying

Commis Dining Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Good for special occasions
San Francisco Bay Area
Californian
East Bay
Best Food
East Bay
Best Service
East Bay
Innovative
East Bay
Great for fine wines
East Bay
Good for special occasions
East Bay
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Commis Dining Room offers an "outstanding dining experience" known for its "creative and well-executed dishes" and "comfortable, professional service." The tasting menu and wine pairings are highly praised, though some diners feel certain main courses could improve. Ideal for special occasions, the ambiance and thoughtful service ensure a memorable visit.

1,229 Reviews

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Ryan
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A combination of dishes that push your pallet in yet feel right at home. I highly recommend an earlier reservation times as you get to see the chefs in action and can pick your waiters’s brain without feeling needy. Also, splurge for the wine pairing, worth every penny.
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Quinn VIP
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Commis. I have been there several of time and each time felt like the first. Service is so professional but not pretentious. The servers not only are passionate about the food, but their knowledge of the food and preparations were impressive. I was always treated like a guest and not a customer. And the bread! I’d book the dinner just to get the bread.
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L VIP
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful and creative meal, outstanding service. We greatly enjoyed the evening.
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Robert
San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food and great service! Don’t hesitate to get the beverage pairing!
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Mei hua
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I finally got the reservation for myself to celebrate my birthday, even though it was 2 weeks ago. I could not get a seat at the time. I am so glad to have a special evening treating myself to a wonderful belated birthday dinner. The staff were all so professional. I got a birthday card with all their initials, and a few beautiful sweets with a birthday candle. It feels so special. I really appreciate their thoughtfulness and efforts. The food were delicious and so delicately made, each like a piece of art. Thank you Commis. Highly recommended!
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Jack VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tasting course dining experience was amazing! The wine tasting addition is a must!
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Franklyn
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the beginning to the end I noticed that every employee knows the reason to be there: to serve and provide a high end quality service. The team really make you feel special. Little details as to walk you to the bathroom, explain the wine history before you drink and the intricate fabrication of the food. The postcard signed by the staff for my girlfriend birthday. Lot of details and they cover all. THANK YOU for ana amazing night.
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Sevi VIP
San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant decor was modern and clean. The servers polite, informative and accommodating and well dressed. We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and he got a few surprise “gifts” during dinner. He found an insect crawling on his food. He took a video of the little guy zipping along. When we told our server, the dish was replaced with many apologies. Next, the crab contained a sharp shell and hen gristle attached to bone necessitated he spit into his napkin. We understand these things happen time and again. It’s not a huge deal but for $1000 for 2, there was no value and we were glad it was just us and we weren’t hosting guests. We had a good time, laughed a lot, we enjoyed the interesting food presentations and tastes. The wine pairing definitely enhanced the flavors. However, at the end of the experience I asked my husband to look around and take it all in because we probably won’t be back.
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Kevin
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Came to Commis with my wife for our anniversary. The exterior is unassuming, but inside is nicely decorated with an open kitchen. Food: The tasting menu started off strong—fantastic seafood and bites. We saw James working and made eye contact to which he gave a nod of acknowledgement; though my wife wished we got to say hello. Anyways we both loved it at the beginning. However, the main course was a a bit disappointing. The hen dish was confusing and not enjoyable, and the $30 wagyu supplement was chewy, slathered in BBQ sauce, and far from melt-in-your-mouth. For $30 we expected...different. The fried rice was mediocre. I would say of the 10 courses, 8 were phenomenal, but the mains need to hit. Atmosphere: Cozy but uncomfortably cold. The temperature fluctuated, and despite wearing layers, I was chilly most of the meal; I should've spoken up so thats on me. Value: The bill was around $750 with no drinks, which felt steep given the disappointing main courses and the unexpected $12 coffee charge. We’ve dined at many Michelin-starred spots, and while we don’t mind paying for quality, this missed the mark. Plus, usually when asked if we wanted coffee or tea, it is complimentary, just saying. Overall: Commis had a great start, but they just need to swap out the 2 dishes and perhaps re-evaluate the $30 wagyu because that wasn't good. Now, maybe it was just a hiccup for our table, but for us, for the price we paid we left a bit disappointed.
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Gary
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Commis is an outstanding dining experience. The service is wonderful and the quality of the servings is terrific, both in terms of taste and presentation. Our only slight quibble is that we would not engage in the wine pairings on our next visit. Several of the wines did not seem to us to be up to the quality of the food they were paired with. We would opt for a good bottle of wine instead. But, overall, Commis is terrific.
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FAQs

Commis Dining Room is rated 4.8 stars by 1229 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 7 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
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 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

About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Dining Room Reservation - $259 Per Guest

Menu

What 1,229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Commis Dining Room restaurant rated?

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