Food and vibe were extremely underwhelming. Everything except the duck and fish was a soft soup, purée, or gelatin dish. Would not go back
Fran
Incredible meal. Each of 10 dishes was delicious in addition to being visible as "eye candy". Just gorgeous. Wine list was amazingly fairly priced and we had a Kalin 2000 Chardonnay that was out of this world. We celebrated with 2 friends over this fantastic meal.
Mahesh
Loved it, and the sommelier was fantastic. He also Kept our wine at a perfect 50'degrees for the burgundy
Danie
Really great! I loved the little extra bites at the beginning and the end especially. Service was impeccable
Brittany
Best Michelin experience you can get in the bay area. I have visited Commis almost 5x now throughout the last 5 years and it's always a new and exceptional experience. It is a must visit for those who would like a unique and memorable meal.
Debbie
Excellent food and amazing service. Love coming here and so grateful for having it in Oakland.
Dee Dee Pugh
I celebrated my 62nd birthday at Commis Restaurant, 2 Michelin star, with my adorably daughter and my wonderful sister, who hosted the dinner , and I can honestly say it was an experience unlike any I’ve ever had. This was my first tasting dinner at such an exquisite and beautiful restaurant, and it exceeded every expectation.
The food was absolutely delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully presented. The drinks were exceptional, and the service was impeccable. Every member of the staff was attentive and warm, making us feel truly cared for throughout the evening. I especially want to mention our host, Brandon, who was incredibly welcoming, accommodating, and made the entire experience feel effortless and special.
The atmosphere was intimate and elegant—slightly dark, but in a way that felt romantic and immersive rather than distracting. From start to finish, everything was exceptional.
Thank you for creating such a memorable evening for a very special birthday. I truly hope I’m able to return again someday. This was a night I will never forget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin T.
One dish after the other on the tasting menu was extraordinary. Don't fill up on the bread even though it's delicious--we were quite full by the end of the meal. The wine pairings were excellent. Many of them were made from grapes we'd never heard of and from regions we didn't even know made wine, with unusual flavors that complemented the dishes they were paired with in ways that were surprising.
Paul
The most beautiful and memorable meal we've enjoyed in many years. Unsurpassed food, service and ambiance.
Aimee
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
Kristina
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
김지환
Favorite fine dining flavorful restauraunt
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ace
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.
Scott P. Hu
Commis is a place we’ve been wanting to try for awhile, so I booked a table for my wife’s birthday…
First off, the communication by there host team is impeccable. They wanted to know if it was a special occasion and what dietary restrictions there are. Granted, this is a 2 Star Michelin rated restaurant, so this was to be expected. The service team was great and the Somm was entertaining.
In terms of space, it’s very clean cut, nearly stark in decor. There is ample room between tables to carry on a nice conversation. We wished the seats were a tad more comfortable, but they were fine.
As for the food, you really get to embark on a journey. A couple dishes were a miss from our standpoint, but not that they were bad, but just not our preference. The team likes to keep its patrons in suspense when it comes to “what’s next”, but it made it kind of fun too. The Pacific Oyster that started our dining experience was phenomenal! The slow poached egg dish, the trout, and the Scallion rice were highlights for us.
Food and vibe were extremely underwhelming. Everything except the duck and fish was a soft soup, purée, or gelatin dish. Would not go back
Incredible meal. Each of 10 dishes was delicious in addition to being visible as "eye candy". Just gorgeous. Wine list was amazingly fairly priced and we had a Kalin 2000 Chardonnay that was out of this world. We celebrated with 2 friends over this fantastic meal.
Loved it, and the sommelier was fantastic. He also Kept our wine at a perfect 50'degrees for the burgundy
Really great! I loved the little extra bites at the beginning and the end especially. Service was impeccable
Best Michelin experience you can get in the bay area. I have visited Commis almost 5x now throughout the last 5 years and it's always a new and exceptional experience. It is a must visit for those who would like a unique and memorable meal.
Excellent food and amazing service. Love coming here and so grateful for having it in Oakland.
I celebrated my 62nd birthday at Commis Restaurant, 2 Michelin star, with my adorably daughter and my wonderful sister, who hosted the dinner , and I can honestly say it was an experience unlike any I’ve ever had. This was my first tasting dinner at such an exquisite and beautiful restaurant, and it exceeded every expectation.
The food was absolutely delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully presented. The drinks were exceptional, and the service was impeccable. Every member of the staff was attentive and warm, making us feel truly cared for throughout the evening. I especially want to mention our host, Brandon, who was incredibly welcoming, accommodating, and made the entire experience feel effortless and special.
The atmosphere was intimate and elegant—slightly dark, but in a way that felt romantic and immersive rather than distracting. From start to finish, everything was exceptional.
Thank you for creating such a memorable evening for a very special birthday. I truly hope I’m able to return again someday. This was a night I will never forget.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One dish after the other on the tasting menu was extraordinary. Don't fill up on the bread even though it's delicious--we were quite full by the end of the meal. The wine pairings were excellent. Many of them were made from grapes we'd never heard of and from regions we didn't even know made wine, with unusual flavors that complemented the dishes they were paired with in ways that were surprising.
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.
Restaurantji Recommends
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
Favorite fine dining flavorful restauraunt
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Commis is a place we’ve been wanting to try for awhile, so I booked a table for my wife’s birthday…
First off, the communication by there host team is impeccable. They wanted to know if it was a special occasion and what dietary restrictions there are. Granted, this is a 2 Star Michelin rated restaurant, so this was to be expected. The service team was great and the Somm was entertaining.
In terms of space, it’s very clean cut, nearly stark in decor. There is ample room between tables to carry on a nice conversation. We wished the seats were a tad more comfortable, but they were fine.
As for the food, you really get to embark on a journey. A couple dishes were a miss from our standpoint, but not that they were bad, but just not our preference. The team likes to keep its patrons in suspense when it comes to “what’s next”, but it made it kind of fun too. The Pacific Oyster that started our dining experience was phenomenal! The slow poached egg dish, the trout, and the Scallion rice were highlights for us.
All-in-all, it was a fantastic dining experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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