Hands down one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. Service was impeccable, every dish was so good - I could eat 2 portions of the ugly mushroom pasta myself! Would highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Burns
Pomet brings an impressive level of culinary finesse to Oakland’s dining scene. The quality of cooking here is genuinely good —each course was executed with precision, depth of flavor, and thoughtful presentation. The service, too, was first-rate: attentive without being overbearing, and paced to perfection.
That said, Pomet’s commitment to a family-style dining format feels like a misstep in an otherwise refined experience. While the concept can foster a sense of communal enjoyment, it doesn’t translate well in a high-end fine dining context—especially when the portions are as small as they were during our visit. For a group of four, sharing most dishes felt awkward and unsatisfying, detracting from the sense of occasion that typically accompanies such an elevated meal.
Ironically, the only course that felt adequately portioned for sharing was dessert, which was both generous and beautifully prepared.
Pomet clearly has impressive talent in the kitchen and front of house, but the mismatch between format and execution left the overall experience feeling somewhat unbalanced. A more traditional approach to plating might better showcase the artistry behind each dish.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lilly
Had an early dinner with a friend on the patio. We tried about 8 dishes and most were good. The ugly mushroom dish is phenomenal, as well as the service. It was chilly that day and they gave us blankets along with turning on the space heater. Would not recommend going here with more than 3 people (& that’s generous) as the portions are SMALL. Perfect for a date though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Odelia Younge
We had a wonderful celebratory dinner at Pomet a few weeks ago! The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting. The wine was delicious, with liberal pours. And everything we ordered was amazing! Was very surprised how big some of the portions were!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Byron Zhang
Phenomenal taste, well-balanced flavors, and fresh locally-sourced ingredients with excellent service. In particular we loved the carrots, korean fried duck, mushroom pasta, milk buns, duck, sole, and steak. Easily one of my favorite meals in the bay area and dining experiences this year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alyssa Kay
Another INCREDIBLE meal at Pomet last night! They knock it out of the park every time. Quail and duck leg starters are both SO GOOD, a must try. The cod and duck mains were cooked perfectly. Ands if the pink peppercorn panna cotta is on the menu don’t think twice, get it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AJM
The food and service were excellent albeit the portions are small. Definitely worth going back to to try the other dishes. We had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Pasta
Zac Cometa
Anne was our server and she was a wonderful host. She was very knowledgeable about all the different menu items, attentive and very personable. We ordered the pear salad and milk bread for starters, 15 oz NY strip and the Petrale Sole for our main dishes, carrot and lumberjack cakes for dessert.
The milk bread was great. The bread was very soft and the sweet bread contrasted well with the sprinkling of salt.
It was seasoned well and cooked to a perfect medium. The NY strip was like butter. 15 Oz was plenty for our party of three. I appreciated that they provided a proper steak knife to cut the steak. The potatoes were a great side for the steak.
I preferred the Lumberjack cake over the carrot cake. The Lumberjack had more spices and textures that made it more of an experience than the carrot cake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maya Fegan
Truly an Oakland gem. Every dish is so inventive and delicious. We probably tried 10 plates and every single one was amazing. The service and ambience are 10/10. The private dining room looks intimate and lovely. This should be a go-to spot for any upcoming celebrations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Little Gem Salad, Mushroom Pasta
R Barroso
This is hands down favorite place in the Bay Area. Wife and I have been coming on a monthly basis since they opened. There has not been a single time when we are not blow away by the quality of the service the food and the drinks. Absolutely phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Little Gem Salad, Kampachi Crudo, Mushroom Pasta, Liberty Duck Breast
We used the private room for a dinner with family to celebrate our elopement. The room comfortably fit 10 seated guests. Excellent food (we loved the pastas in particular) and fantastic service from Jason, our server. We really appreciate how accommodating they were of one guest who is gluten-free - the kitchen prepared a separate gluten free pasta AND dessert. If you're looking for a space to host a small, private dinner, you should absolutely consider Pomet!
Dietary restrictions: They were very accommodating as we gave ample notice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Little Gem Salad, Mushroom Pasta, Liberty Duck Breast
R Butler
Went to the latest reincarnation of this space for a pre concert meet up with friends and the experience was stellar from the beginning from the entire staff. The hostess was quite warm and welcoming and accommodated combining separate reservations into one table. We ordered a selection of hot and cold starters: brocollini, endive salad, ugly mushroom and duck pasta. The duck pasta was my favorite as the touch of spice added the needed note change. Friends shared the sole, which they enjoyed, however, the he char shui rib was the star of the show. The meat was succulent and flavorful which combined with the hot mustard in the lettuce wrap provided a tastyexplosion in your mouth. Unfortunately, didn't have time for dessert, but will return to try. The atmosphere is conducive for dining solo or otherwise
Kid-friendliness: Not suitable for kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible from street without ramp
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Pasta
Sarah Custer
Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free bread, and a good number of vegetarian starters but only 1 vegetarian main.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Pasta
Robert Agape
Extremely pleasant experience, absolutely worth it for that extra special romantic date. Fantastic service and very personable staff, the food is super good. Pricey of course, but well worth it for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holly Collins
Lovely experience! I went by myself to enjoy a delicious meal and was not disappointed. Staff were very friendly, informative, and attentive and made me feel very welcome. Crispy duck leg starter was crispy skin on the exterior velvety meat on the inside. Nice sweet and a little spicy coating. A little too sweet for me. It almost felt like an entrée eating it by myself. Would have been perfect to share. Got the short rib which came with lettuce and a very spicy mustard on the side to make little lettuce wraps. Meat seemed a little dry, but tender, and the fat portion cooked perfectly so that it melted in the mouth. This also would have been perfect to share. Seems like most of their plates are oriented that way, small sharing plates. Next time I'll bring more people with me so I can sample more of this thoughtfully and expertly prepared food. Atmosphere feels elegant but comfortable and warm. Loved every bit!
Hands down one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. Service was impeccable, every dish was so good - I could eat 2 portions of the ugly mushroom pasta myself! Would highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pomet brings an impressive level of culinary finesse to Oakland’s dining scene. The quality of cooking here is genuinely good —each course was executed with precision, depth of flavor, and thoughtful presentation. The service, too, was first-rate: attentive without being overbearing, and paced to perfection.
That said, Pomet’s commitment to a family-style dining format feels like a misstep in an otherwise refined experience. While the concept can foster a sense of communal enjoyment, it doesn’t translate well in a high-end fine dining context—especially when the portions are as small as they were during our visit. For a group of four, sharing most dishes felt awkward and unsatisfying, detracting from the sense of occasion that typically accompanies such an elevated meal.
Ironically, the only course that felt adequately portioned for sharing was dessert, which was both generous and beautifully prepared.
Pomet clearly has impressive talent in the kitchen and front of house, but the mismatch between format and execution left the overall experience feeling somewhat unbalanced. A more traditional approach to plating might better showcase the artistry behind each dish.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Had an early dinner with a friend on the patio. We tried about 8 dishes and most were good. The ugly mushroom dish is phenomenal, as well as the service. It was chilly that day and they gave us blankets along with turning on the space heater. Would not recommend going here with more than 3 people (& that’s generous) as the portions are SMALL. Perfect for a date though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had a wonderful celebratory dinner at Pomet a few weeks ago! The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting. The wine was delicious, with liberal pours. And everything we ordered was amazing! Was very surprised how big some of the portions were!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal taste, well-balanced flavors, and fresh locally-sourced ingredients with excellent service. In particular we loved the carrots, korean fried duck, mushroom pasta, milk buns, duck, sole, and steak. Easily one of my favorite meals in the bay area and dining experiences this year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Another INCREDIBLE meal at Pomet last night! They knock it out of the park every time. Quail and duck leg starters are both SO GOOD, a must try. The cod and duck mains were cooked perfectly. Ands if the pink peppercorn panna cotta is on the menu don’t think twice, get it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and service were excellent albeit the portions are small. Definitely worth going back to to try the other dishes. We had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Pasta
Anne was our server and she was a wonderful host. She was very knowledgeable about all the different menu items, attentive and very personable. We ordered the pear salad and milk bread for starters, 15 oz NY strip and the Petrale Sole for our main dishes, carrot and lumberjack cakes for dessert.
The milk bread was great. The bread was very soft and the sweet bread contrasted well with the sprinkling of salt.
It was seasoned well and cooked to a perfect medium. The NY strip was like butter. 15 Oz was plenty for our party of three. I appreciated that they provided a proper steak knife to cut the steak. The potatoes were a great side for the steak.
I preferred the Lumberjack cake over the carrot cake. The Lumberjack had more spices and textures that made it more of an experience than the carrot cake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly an Oakland gem. Every dish is so inventive and delicious. We probably tried 10 plates and every single one was amazing. The service and ambience are 10/10. The private dining room looks intimate and lovely. This should be a go-to spot for any upcoming celebrations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Little Gem Salad, Mushroom Pasta
This is hands down favorite place in the Bay Area. Wife and I have been coming on a monthly basis since they opened. There has not been a single time when we are not blow away by the quality of the service the food and the drinks. Absolutely phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Little Gem Salad, Kampachi Crudo, Mushroom Pasta, Liberty Duck Breast
Restaurantji Recommends
We used the private room for a dinner with family to celebrate our elopement. The room comfortably fit 10 seated guests. Excellent food (we loved the pastas in particular) and fantastic service from Jason, our server. We really appreciate how accommodating they were of one guest who is gluten-free - the kitchen prepared a separate gluten free pasta AND dessert. If you're looking for a space to host a small, private dinner, you should absolutely consider Pomet!
Dietary restrictions: They were very accommodating as we gave ample notice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Little Gem Salad, Mushroom Pasta, Liberty Duck Breast
Went to the latest reincarnation of this space for a pre concert meet up with friends and the experience was stellar from the beginning from the entire staff. The hostess was quite warm and welcoming and accommodated combining separate reservations into one table. We ordered a selection of hot and cold starters: brocollini, endive salad, ugly mushroom and duck pasta. The duck pasta was my favorite as the touch of spice added the needed note change. Friends shared the sole, which they enjoyed, however, the he char shui rib was the star of the show. The meat was succulent and flavorful which combined with the hot mustard in the lettuce wrap provided a tastyexplosion in your mouth. Unfortunately, didn't have time for dessert, but will return to try. The atmosphere is conducive for dining solo or otherwise
Kid-friendliness: Not suitable for kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible from street without ramp
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Pasta
Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free bread, and a good number of vegetarian starters but only 1 vegetarian main.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Pasta
Extremely pleasant experience, absolutely worth it for that extra special romantic date. Fantastic service and very personable staff, the food is super good. Pricey of course, but well worth it for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely experience! I went by myself to enjoy a delicious meal and was not disappointed. Staff were very friendly, informative, and attentive and made me feel very welcome. Crispy duck leg starter was crispy skin on the exterior velvety meat on the inside. Nice sweet and a little spicy coating. A little too sweet for me. It almost felt like an entrée eating it by myself. Would have been perfect to share. Got the short rib which came with lettuce and a very spicy mustard on the side to make little lettuce wraps. Meat seemed a little dry, but tender, and the fat portion cooked perfectly so that it melted in the mouth. This also would have been perfect to share. Seems like most of their plates are oriented that way, small sharing plates. Next time I'll bring more people with me so I can sample more of this thoughtfully and expertly prepared food. Atmosphere feels elegant but comfortable and warm. Loved every bit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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