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Commis Bar, Oakland, CA
Award-winning

Commis Bar

4.8
4.8
32 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
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Commis Bar

4.8
$50 and over
Californian
Oakland

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2 people
22:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (510) 653-3902
  • Website
    http://commisrestaurant.com/cdp-bar/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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.

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

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
  • 4.5Value

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."

32 Reviews

  1. Peter

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Commis Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Commis Bar restaurant

Commis Bar

4.8
$50 and over
Californian
Oakland

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Commis Bar

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 17:00–21:30
  • 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
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