Piedmont AvenueOakland’s first (but almost definitely not last) Michelin-starred restaurant, Chef James Syhabout’s experimental Commis is the kind of place your oyster might arrive cushioned in a cloud of briny sea foam atop tumbled beach rocks, or your slow-poached egg yolk in a smoky white bowl that resembles an oversized egg white. It’s art, but it’s damn tasty art.

If you’re willing to splurge, treat yourself to dinner at Commis. This Michelin-starred restaurant offers an eight-course tasting menu with dishes like caramelized onion financier with bee pollen and Dungeness crab with coral and dried pickled celeriac. It will cost you a pretty penny, but the expense is completely worth it.

3) Finally, the Peruvian chicken meal from Michoz, the new iteration of Broke Ass Cooks, a pop-up restaurant from former Commis cooks who are now cooking out of the Hidden Cafe in Berkeley. The package was delivered right to my door by Michoz folks themselves, and there was so much deliciousness inside — a moist, succulent half chicken that had a really great grilled flavor; so much flavorful chicken fat rice that I had leftovers the next day; tasty fried yuca that I wished for more of; rich chicken broth for sipping; a refreshing, zesty salad and even crunchy plantain chips to snack on.

As the only Michelin-starred restaurant in the East Bay, Commis holds it down like a metal guitarist playing a solo, marrying convention-breaking combinations with laser-like precision. The dining room is sleek, and the timing of the courses is as steady as a drum, yet any potential harshness is mitigated by well-tuned service. The menu here features some standbys — like a crackly little round of levain bread with chicken-skin butter and chef James Syhabout’s notorious, Brie-like poached egg yolk in onion soubise — but stay on the lookout for some brave departures as well.

Piedmont Ave’s Commis is the kind of upscale spot that requires forgetting about the concept of money at the door: $95 will get you the eight-course tasting menu; another $55 and you’ll get matching drinks to boot. But there’s a reason places like Commis exist: a transcendent dining experience. It’s one of a very select few Oaktown spots with a Michelin Star (a huge deal in the foodie world), and in 2010, it was named by GQ food critic Alan Richman as one of the best new restaurants in America (also a huge deal in the foodie world).

The only 2-star rated Michelin restaurant in Oakland, Commis is truly something special, and certainly deserves its star rating. From its contemporary interior of greys and blacks to its city-chic and intimate ambience, you’ll do well to dress up in something smarter than just jeans before coming here. They’re on the higher end of the price scale, with a set menu costing around $189, but bear in mind you are enjoying a seven-course meal.

Oakland's diverse food scene makes it a whole different beast from its neighbor across the bay, and one that is drawing diners in droves. From mom & pop eateries to multi-course tasting menus, there's something to suit your palate. Don't miss the Burmese Teni East Kitchen, or the prix-fixe Commis, a Michelin two-star restaurant with an experimental kitchen serving up an eight-course menu featuring small plates that are out of this world.

If you’re looking for the perfect place for upscale dining then look no further than Commis, a two Michelin star restaurant where chefs meticulously prepare each gourmet dish. You’ll find remarkable cuisine such as poached halibut with fava beans and ramps, Jerusalem artichokes with sunflower and trout roe, and desserts such as chocolate truffles to finish the meal. You’ll find it hard to choose from their extensive wine list.

Chef James Syhabout's Laotian-inflected California cuisine offers a tasting experience like no other. Michelin-starred since 2009 and the star in the East Bay since 2010, two-starred Commis also boasts a wide selection of wines that won't break the budget and always deliver. Especially of note is the 100-bottle long selection of dry Rieslings and the deep cellar of golden-era Rioja back to the 1930s for unbelievable prices.

Commis is a Michelin-starred restaurant that offers a refined dining experience with a focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. While known for its dinner, their prix-fixe lunch menu is an exquisite way to indulge. Must-Try: The Prix-Fixe Lunch Menu – a selection of elegantly crafted dishes that highlight the best of seasonal ingredients, with a focus on fresh, clean flavors and artful presentation.

Located on a loaded stretch of Piedmont Avenue, Commis is arguably the first to bring fine dining to Oakland and the only restaurant in the city with two Michelin stars. Chef and owner James Syhabout’s restaurant is dimly lit and atmospheric with fun cocktails like the Daffy that’s washed with duck fat. The graceful tasting menu is a multicourse tour of ethereal and pinpoint precise cooking.

Commis on Oakland’s Piedmont Avenue has earned a well-deserved two stars from Michelin. A menu of precise and inspired contemporary cuisine borrows flavors from Chef James Cyhabout’s Chinese and Thai heritage. For food that looks and tastes beautiful, plus an equally creative cocktail menu, Commis stands tall as Oakland’s only Michelin-starred restaurant (at the time of writing).

If you want a classic and elegant dining experience, Commis has that for you and more. With its polished interior and quiet, low-lit atmosphere, this restaurant provides an intimate space for a fine dinner with your significant other or a quiet place to reconnect with a good friend. The food is made in an open kitchen, and the American food is made with an inspired flourish.

He later attended culinary school, trained in some of the world's top restaurants, and then returned to Oakland to build the acclaimed Commis, which has received two Michelin stars. Dishes like pacific oysters with citrus ice and the signature slow-poached egg with smoked dates and allium foam are impeccably executed, and the housemade bread is always a standout.

For those looking to enjoy French cuisine infused with amazing California inspiration, you’ll absolutely flip for Commis. It’s the only restaurant in Oakland with two Michelin stars and the food is absolutely amazing as you can imagine. Their menu consists of such delicious and exciting meals that they don’t even advertise them on their website.

Commis remains the only East Bay restaurant with any Michelin stars and keeps both of those stars again in 2022. Positive comments from Michelin include, “an elegant menu full of familiar flavors” and a “mood … cool and relaxed but never casual,” and any serious foodie who hasn’t made a visit should book a reservation sooner rather than later.

Commis is Oakland’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, and its chef-and-owner James Syhabout is renowned for his execution of authentic Thai cuisine. Around $55 will get you a take-home tasting menu — that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home, perhaps even while wearing sweatpants.

Housed in a beautiful 1920s building, extensive wine list, and seasonal menu. Commis, a restaurant in Oakland owned by Chef James Syhabout, is highly regarded by my husband and me. The service is top-notch, never pretentious, and the wine pairings are always excellent choices.

So we’re just as excited about the opening of the more casual cocktail lounge and sister restaurant called CDP where you can get thoughtfully-executed bar bites (including the popular slow-poached egg dish from Commis) as well as wine, bubbles, beer and, of course cocktails.