Commis
3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
(510) 653-3902
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The most beautiful and memorable meal we've enjoyed in many years. Unsurpassed food, service and ambiance.
Amazing dinner. Very memorable dining for the flavors and presentation for each dish. The two salad courses were not only inexplicable but also amazing. Delicious. Still thinking about it.
Fabulous meal and service. Totally unique flavors and choices. Just a great place to be to celebrate a special occasions or intimate dinner. Drink pairing excellent
Some of the dishes were excellent, unlike anything that I have ever tried. The black cod and hamachi curry were exceptional. The wine pairing was fantastic. However the last two dishes were underwhelming. Grilled chicken was just ok. And the last dish was koshihikari rice that you chase with a beef bullion. Many of the other savory dishes felt too sweet. We had 3 mini desserts included with dinner. Fig leaf ice cream was refreshing and light. The last two weren't memorable and very sweet. It's unfortunate that the last few dishes were so average. It leaves a certain impression of the entire dinner. It's the most expensive dining experience I've enjoyed. Unfortunately it's not in the top 3
The food was incredible!!!... unique flavor combinations that worked beautifully. While there was a bit of a delay at the start, the friendly service and outstanding dishes quickly made up for it. Once the food arrived, everything else faded into the background.
I look forward to attending a future wine pairing that emphasizes red wines and more animal and bird flesh.
Memorable experience! Unique dishes, excellent presentations, and a welcoming environment. Not a weekly place due to the cost but a must try.
Andrew was one of the best sommeliers that we have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. He took the time to describe the background and notes of each wine in a way that stood out and spoke to the enthusiasm and effort that he put into the role.
I went to Commis on my birthday. The food was amazing, creative and good mix of flavors. The atmosphere is very cozy and chill. Servers were all nice and they all wished me happy birthday. The chef come to the table for one of the dishes.
One thing I wish had been better was the service: although the servers were kind, they rushed through explaining the dishes, which made the experience feel less refined compared to the level of attention I’ve received at other Michelin-starred restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
It was a memorable meal: delicious food, elegantly delivered. Perfect place to go to celebrate a special occasion.
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We liked the food and the overall vibe here. We went for the 10 course tasting menu. A few dishes were outstanding while others didn’t really land. The whole dinner ended up being about three hours with quite a bit of waiting between courses, which felt a little too long.
This was our wedding dinner and even though I had called ahead to let them know, no one acknowledged it at all. For a two Michelin star place, that felt pretty surprising and a bit disappointing.
Drinks-wise, the wine list was excellent but the cocktails were just okay. My only other gripe was with the substitution. Since I don’t eat red meat, they swapped the one meat dish for fish. The menu already leaned heavily toward seafood, so it would have been nice to get something different like chicken or duck.
On the plus side, the price is very reasonable for a two star restaurant. That said, based on the overall experience, it felt more like a one star level than two.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The August 2025 tasting menu was beautifully crafted, with a balance of creativity and refinement. Highlights included the osetra caviar paired unexpectedly with banana and coconut, the chilled octopus with spicy tomato, and the deeply flavorful lamb with roasted carrot curry paste. The sequence of courses showed thoughtful progression, moving from delicate seafood to richer meats and finishing with refreshing desserts like yellow peaches with goat milk ice cream and strawberries with Meyer lemon crémeux.
That said, the menu could have been a little diverse for meat eaters without losing impact. In addition, the seating bench was uncomfortable for the length of the dinner, which made it harder to fully enjoy such a long experience.
Still, the food itself was impressive, showcasing both technical precision and playful combinations.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Birthday & anniversary celebration with my hubby!
Really recommended for celebration <3
Surprising and memorable culinary experiences <3
price : $350 - $400 per person
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the 4 course bar menu, combination of dishes was very inventive with mostly Asian influences. Personaly i didn't enjoy the wine pairing flavors were just a bit off.
Overall a enjoyable dinning experience.
What an experience. Definitely a bucket list item for a very special occasion. This was a 3+ hour gastronomical adventure. Each dish was perfectly prepared with flavors that just kept exploding. My favorite was the slow poached egg yolk (I don’t know how they do this).
Service was attentive and although the tables were wood (not linen) I noticed that they surreptitiously wiped it down after each dish.
The surprise was that there was a set of chopsticks at each place settings which were activated at around course 8 (the menu is 10 courses), when they bought a bowl of rice which was deliciously cooked and accompanied by a glass of bouillon to add some flavor as you devoured the rice.
Overall a superb experience and well worth the ~$350 - $400 person price tab.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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