Commis Restaurant Trendsetting eatery from former-Manresa chef

97 top rated

  • Commis Restaurant

  • 3859 Piedmont Avenue Oakland, CA 94611 USA (510) 653-3902
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reviewed by
Michael Martin Editorial Review Author

  • The Scene:

    Located on one of Oakland’s hippest strips of concrete, Piedmont Street, Commis Restaurant is one of the Oakland’s hottest and most-ground breaking eateries to surface in the last ears. Under a crisp white awning this sleek dining space features an exposed, galley-style kitchen lined in stainless steel with glass refrigerator facing a six-seat bar usually packed with solo diners and those that couldn’t score a reservation. 

  • cuisine
  • price
    $$$$ ($45-$65)
  • payment options
    Visa, MasterCard, American Express
  • hours
    Wed-Sun. 5:30-9:30pm
  • table to get
    4-Top
  • special features
    Hip Clientele, Gourmet Chef, Bar

  • The Food:

    Chef James Syhabout is one of California’s most accredited chefs, training at Los Gatos 2-star Michelin Manresa following stints at Spain’s El Bulli and England’s top gourmand Fat Duck. The result is a menu of Ling Cod with sweet corn curd, seared duck with sugar plum condiment and sirloin grilled with wild anise and parsnip. Surprisingly affordable for a high-end and surely pre-Michelin gourmand, a 3-course prix fixe menu is priced at $59 with $29 wine course add-on.

  • Last Word

    Michelin-rated chef finds new foodie home in the heart of hipster Oakland.

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