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Commis

$50 and over
Californian
3859 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

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Commis

4.8
$50 and over
Californian
Oakland

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Fancy
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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    MICHELIN 2 Stars2026
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    MICHELIN 2 Stars2025
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    MICHELIN 2 Stars2024

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.

Executive chef: James Syhabout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for information about private events.
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
    4. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2026
    5. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2025
    6. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    7. 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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • 10-Course Dining Room Experience - $279 Per Guest

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 4 people

    Multiple dates available
    Commis is a Two-Michelin Star rated fine dining restaurant located in Oakland by Chef James Syhabout. We offer a 10-course tasting menu for $279 per guest. Price excludes a 20% service charge, sales tax, beverages, and menu supplements. An optional global beverage pairing is available for $139 per person. A security deposit of $100 per guest is collected upon booking. We require a credit card for the deposit. All deposits are credited towards your final bill at the end of your dining experience. Gift cards are redeemable at the time of service only. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ALLERGIES With the multi-course fixed menu it is difficult for our small restaurant to accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies. We offer separate modified menus for vegetarians and pescatarians upon request and with a 24 hour minimum advance notice. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a vegan menu. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies to note for your reservation, please provide the information upon booking on OpenTable or contact the restaurant prior to your visit. Ingredients that we cannot exclude are: - citrus, butter, fish sauce, gelatin, soy products, with and without traces of gluten - alliums, mushrooms & seaweed in a sauce or stock (actual pieces can be removed) Please contact the restaurant if you have any questions regarding specific dietary restrictions or allergies. LATE ARRIVALS We allow a 15 minute grace period for guests running late to their reservation. However, we are unable to accommodate guests who arrive later than 15 minutes of their reservation time. Please contact us directly if you find yourself running late. To ensure a smooth flow of service for the dining room and other guests, if your party is already seated and there are late arrivals, those guests will join the meal at the course your party is enjoying. CANCELLATION POLICY To cancel, reschedule, or modify a reservation, guests must contact us 48 hours prior to their reservation time to receive a full refund. Any cancellations or modifications to reservations within 48 hours of a guest’s reservation time will be subject to a forfeit of their deposit. Since there is a considerable amount of preparation involved with each reservation, our cancellation policy also includes same-day reservations. Therefore, any cancellations or reschedules to same-day reservations will also be subject to a forfeit of the deposit. DRESS CODE We invite guests to dress in a manner that complements the refined atmosphere of our dining room with casual-elegant attire. Tailored pants, blouses, blazers, button-ups, dresses, or sophisticated separates are acceptable. We highly encourage guests to dress up for their special occasion.
  • 10-Course Bar Experience - $279 per Guest

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 4 people

    Multiple dates available
    Commis is a Two-Michelin Star rated fine dining restaurant located in Oakland by Chef James Syhabout. Our ten-seat cocktail bar serves a 10-course tasting menu in a more relaxed yet upscale setting with guests seated on highchairs along the bar top. Ideal for solo diners or those seeking a more interactive dining experience. ADA accommodation is available upon request. Menu Price is $279 per guest Price excludes a 20% service charge, sales tax, beverages, and menu supplements An optional global beverage pairing is available for $139 per person A security deposit of $100 per guest is collected upon booking. We require a credit card for the deposit. All deposits are credited towards your final bill at the end of your dining experience. Gift cards are redeemable at the time of service only. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ALLERGIES With the multi-course fixed menu it is difficult for our small restaurant to accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies. We offer separate modified menus for vegetarians and pescatarians upon request and with a 24 hour minimum advance notice. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a vegan menu. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies to note for your reservation, please provide the information upon booking on OpenTable or contact the restaurant prior to your visit. Ingredients that we cannot exclude are: citrus, butter, fish sauce, gelatin, soy products, with and without traces of gluten alliums, mushrooms & seaweed in a sauce or stock (actual pieces can be removed) Please contact the restaurant if you have any questions regarding specific dietary restrictions or allergies. LATE ARRIVALS We allow a 15 minute grace period for guests running late to their reservation. However, we are unable to accommodate guests who arrive later than 15 minutes of their reservation time. Please contact us directly if you find yourself running late. To ensure a smooth flow of service for the dining room and other guests, if your party is already seated and there are late arrivals, those guests will join the meal at the course your party is enjoying. CANCELLATION POLICY To cancel, reschedule, or modify a reservation, guests must contact us 48 hours prior to their reservation time to receive a full refund. Any cancellations or modifications to reservations within 48 hours of a guest’s reservation time will be subject to a forfeit of their deposit. Since there is a considerable amount of preparation involved with each reservation, our cancellation policy also includes same-day reservations. Therefore, any cancellations or reschedules to same-day reservations will also be subject to a forfeit of the deposit. DRESS CODE We invite guests to dress in a manner that complements the refined atmosphere of our dining room with casual-elegant attire. Tailored pants, blouses, blazers, button-ups, dresses, or sophisticated separates are acceptable. We highly encourage guests to dress up for their special occasion.

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Commis.

4.8

4.8
(1278)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Californian

  • East Bay

    Best Overall

  • East Bay

    Best Service

  • East Bay

    Innovative

  • East Bay

    Romantic

  • East Bay

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Commis offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." The two Michelin-starred restaurant is known for its creative dishes and unique wine pairings. Guests appreciate the "welcoming" atmosphere and attention to detail, making it a top choice for special occasions. Highly recommended for its "culinary journey" and "exceptional service."
1,278 Reviews
  1. Jenny Gold

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had high expectations for a two-Michelin-star restaurant, especially for a special occasion. The signature bread and egg dish did not disappoint, but unfortunately, the overall experience fell short. From finding a large fish bone in one of the dishes to having to swat flies throughout dinner, we left feeling disappointed rather than having the special evening we had anticipated.

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  2. Kathleen

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely divine experience eating at Commis! Service was top notch and food was incredible. We also enjoyed the wine pairing very much. Well worth the $s celebrating our anniversary there.

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  3. Xintao

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a wonderful and full experience. Literally, you will get full so skip a meal before you go. Overall very satisfied. Thanks James for bringing this to us!

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  4. Karim Gold

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing culinary journey. Surprises incredible quality all the way through.

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  5. Paul

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was creative and had an amazing flavor. What really took it over the top was the wine pairing. Very unique wines from all over the world was used and complimented the food. Service was great and felt very welcomed. A must do experience

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  6. Spencer Gold

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. the roe with abalone was perfect. Service was spot on as well.

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  7. Steven Gold

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing evening thank you to all the chefs and team members.

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  8. Vandy

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 30, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Incredible food, truly, and strong service. Our experience was diminished though by the fact that the dining room was pretty bare/unadorned and the other tables had people in tshirts, baseball hats, schlumped in their seats sharing videos on their phones for whole meal etc. The restaurant has a dress code but doesn’t enforce it. Not sure what I was expecting but it was a little confusing. Felt half like a unique Michelin star night out and half like a partly empty late night dive hamburger joint (not in a cool, fun way but rather just a not special way). Total bill after tip and wine pairing for two people was well over $1000. I guess I expected it to be a little more elevated/special for that price. Sad that the environment doesn’t stand up to the excellent food.

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  9. Mark

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was one of the worst fine dining experiences we’ve ever had. There ServiceNow was so off that night. The food was hard to take seriously quite frankly. We were underwhelmed to say the least.

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  10. Joe

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect except a bit slow service (almost 4 hours)

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for information about private events.
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
    4. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2026
    5. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2025
    6. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    7. 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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Commis feels warm and intimate: a relaxing dining room with glowing glass pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim candles and floral arrangements, plus an open kitchen for close-up service.

Business casual is the guide for Commis, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear.

Yes, families do dine here; one family brought a picky 11‑year‑old who was pleasantly surprised and the group enjoyed a celebratory, accommodating evening.

Yes, Commis's dimly lit, intimate dining room, multi-course tasting menu and thoughtful wine pairings make it a popular choice for anniversaries and special evenings.

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Commis

4.8
$50 and over
Californian
Oakland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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