Award-winning

Commis Bar

4.9

35 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for fine wines

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
Neighborhood
Oakland
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Experiences

Commis BAR menu experience. - $109.00
$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
$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 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 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Commis Bar offers a "fabulous" dining experience with a "superb" four-course tasting menu and wine pairing. Guests praise the "beautiful dishes" and "amazing service," highlighting knowledgeable staff like Howie. While some find it "overpriced," the "exceptional hospitality" and unique culinary presentation make it a "truly world class dining experience."

35 Reviews

M
Marc
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and wine pairing experience. All that in a great and friendly atmosphere. Probably the best in the Bay Area
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Alex
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the coolest dining experiences I’ve ever had anywhere in the world.
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Nam
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve didn’t hear several times and Chef Syhabout and his team never disappoint! The food, service, and ambiance are always stellar. The atmosphere is never stuffy, and always relaxed. Whether we are eating at the bar or in the main dining room, everything is consistently fantastic! I could not recommend this place more.
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Peter
San Francisco
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
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
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 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
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 2, 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 October 19, 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 October 19, 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 October 18, 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 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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FAQs

Commis Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

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
Neighborhood
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 reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Commis BAR menu experience. - $109.00

NYE - Commis BAR menu experience. - $125

Menu

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Commis Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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