Commis
- ★ 4.9
- 2 MICHELIN stars
- Chinese
- $$$$
- Piedmont Avenue
Commis is Oakland's only two-Michelin-star restaurant. Chef James Syhabout runs a ten-course tasting on Piedmont Avenue with Thai-Chinese influences.
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Sun Moon Studio
- ★ 4.8
- 1 MICHELIN star
- Tasting menu
- $$$$
- West Oakland
Sun Moon Studio in West Oakland earned a Michelin star in 2025. Alan Hsu and Sarah Cooper run a twelve-seat ingredient-driven tasting on Union Street.
Mago
- ★ 4.6
- Latin American
- $$$$
- Piedmont Avenue
Mark Liberman's Mago in Oakland is Michelin Recommended for Latin American tasting menus. Colombian heritage with Bay Area produce on Piedmont Avenue.
Eat your way around Temescal
3 of the fine dining on this list are in Temescal. So are these tours and tastings.
Burdell
Burdell is Geoff Davis's Michelin Recommended soul food room in Oakland's Temescal. Collards and fried chicken alongside contemporary Southern plates.
Pomet
- ★ 4.5
- Californian
- $$$$
- Piedmont Avenue
Pomet on Piedmont Avenue holds a Michelin Green Star for sustainability. Farmer Aomboon Deasy of K and J Orchards feeds chef Alan Hsu's daily menu.
Parche
- ★ 4.6
- Latin American
- $$$$
- Uptown
Parche on Broadway in Uptown Oakland runs chef-owner Paul Iglesias's Colombian heritage menu. Three years running on the Michelin Guide for Oakland.
Snail Bar
Snail Bar on Shattuck in Temescal pairs natural wine with a seasonally changing small-plates menu. Bib Gourmand on the Michelin Guide, no reservations.
Jo's Modern Thai
- ★ 4.5
- Thai
- $$$$
- Dimond
Jo's Modern Thai on MacArthur in Oakland's Dimond runs a Bib Gourmand kitchen. Thai-American family recipes layered with farmers market produce.
MAMA Oakland
- ★ 4.5
- Italian
- $$$$
- Lake Merritt
MAMA Oakland on Grand Avenue runs a Michelin Bib Gourmand three-course Italian dinner for under forty dollars. No reservations, menu changes weekly.
Where to stay in Oakland
A sample of Oakland hotels from our booking partner, who list 343 here. Live prices and availability open on their site.
Bay Breeze Inn
Located in Oakland, Bay Breeze Inn is in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute drive of Oakland Mus...
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Harris Motel
Located in Oakland, Harris Motel is a 2-minute drive from Oakland Zoo and 7 minutes from Oracle Arena. Feat...
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Rice Hill Inn
Located in Oakland, Rice Hill Inn is in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of MarshAnne Landing and ...
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Civic Center Lodge
With a stay at Civic Center Lodge in Oakland (Chinatown), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Oakland Muse...
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Teni East Kitchen
- ★ 4.4
- Californian
- $$$$
- Temescal
Teni East Kitchen on Broadway runs chef-owner Tiyo Shibabaw's Burmese kitchen with a California spin. Bib Gourmand, tea leaf salad and roti lead the menu.
Sobre Mesa
- ★ 4.4
- Caribbean
- $$$$
- Uptown
Top Chef contestant Nelson German's Afro-Latin cocktail lounge on Franklin in Uptown Oakland runs seasonal small plates and a Dominican-roots cocktail list.
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Fine Dining in Oakland, FAQ
Where should I eat fine dining in Oakland?
Editor picks in Oakland include Commis, Sun Moon Studio, Mago, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.