Award-winning

Commis Bar

4.8

32 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Fancy

With only 10 bar height chairs at the cocktail bar, the COMMIS BAR experience offers a fixed 4-course menu highlighting some the best seasonal Northern California ingredients through modern and classic cooking techniques.

Diners at the bar are invited for 1.5 to 2 hours over the entire course of the meal with the shorter fixed menu compared to our full length DINING ROOM menu experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(510) 653-3902
Website
http://commisrestaurant.com/cdp-bar/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611-5378
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
Area
Oakland
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Experiences

Commis BAR menu experience. - $109.00
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The BAR menu is a 4-course set menu that is only offered at the tall bar chairs at the 10 seat cocktail bar. Menu Price $109 per person Optional Beverage Pairings $60 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.
NYE - Commis BAR menu experience. - $125
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Come celebrate New Year's Eve with us. The BAR menu is a 4-course set menu that is only offered at the tall bar chairs at the 10 seat cocktail bar. Menu Price $125 per person Optional Beverage Pairings $60 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 32 people are saying

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

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Californian
East Bay
Best Service
East Bay
Best Ambience
East Bay
Innovative
East Bay
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Commis Bar offers an extraordinary dining experience with "fabulous" dishes and "superb" service. The "creative genius" behind each dish guarantees a memorable meal. Guests rave about the "exceptional hospitality" and "exquisite presentation." While it's a splurge, many agree it's "worth every penny" for a special occasion.

32 Reviews

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Peter
San Francisco
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very creative. Loved the poached egg and smoked date in creme fraiche sauce. Oysters were small and very good and tom yum popcorn was really good Swordfish was quite good. Dessert disappointed both of us. lemonade with black sesame syrup was OK but needed more sesame syrup IMO.
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Gayle
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience at the bar. Food was delicious, service was impeccable.
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Floyd
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Commis is a culinary experience worth having, once in a while. Definitely not your average week’s experience. We sat at the bar and did a partial paring of wine and added the extra course to the meal. Everything was presented in a unique way. Each course was served on a special plate or box, such that it was a feast for the eyes as well as the pallet. The pacing of the five courses allowed us to enjoy the moment while progressing through the meal.
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Yang
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic as always. Each dish lives up to the standard of the main dining room dishes.
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Marwan
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Its…good. But the value just isnt there. We did have the bar menu, so not as elevated. But at $200/person, not even close to being worth it. The first was a litte tartar bite which was…good. The second was a tomato salad that was embarrassing. The third was the poached egg yellow and soubise which was outstanding. The fourth was swordfish which was…okay. The dessert was decent. Ive eaten at a lot of Michelin restaurants and even their side shows, their attached bars or cafes, are amazing. This doesnt do what it was meant to do. Sorry…they were nice but I wouldnt recommend.
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Doreen
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant has been on my bucket list for a while. Glad I was able to get a reservation on my birthday. Impeccable service and food.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Definitely lived up to their reputation. Interesting food and exquisite presentation. Certainly worth a side trip!
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Evan
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional hospitality meets exceptional food. I would return and would recommend to family.
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Kenneth
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I learned of this establishment from the recent Open Table Michelin Star article. This was my first Michelin two star experience. The dishes were beyond fantastic and the service was great. I will definitely be back.
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Curtis
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overpriced in my opinion. Two of us $456. 20% service fee.
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Commis Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

3859 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611-5378

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
Area
Oakland
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://commisrestaurant.com/cdp-bar/
Phone number
(510) 653-3902

Commis Bar

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Commis BAR menu experience. - $109.00

NYE - Commis BAR menu experience. - $125

Menu

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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