Chez Panisse

“Unrushed service, delicious food and drink, and a warm atmosphere.”

Clark Chan★★★★

the salads, entrees, and dessert were very well balanced. i love how their ingredients were. i did prefer the egg for the salad to be a little more runny. loved the sweet and savory balance of the fig toast and prosciutto the pasta with veggies did not really do it for me. i felt it was an overabundance of corn and veggie accoutrements, which was distracting. pork loin was nice and tender. the seasoning for the loin was nicely done. the olive oil cake was something special. i could taste the olive oil from the cake. nice and fluffy as well although not in the pictures, the apricot galett

Kim Do★★★★★

Delicious food and great service. Definitely price and a special occasion kind of place. We were pleasantly surprised with the small appetizer, dessert tea, and small candies (orange peel and chocolate covered almonds) included with the prix fixe menu!

Adrian Shaw★★★★★

Came solo because no one wanted to commit. Just moved to Oakland recently and this is on my to do list. Seated with a primo view of the kitchen in the downstairs dining room. Although I was basically in middle of the room for all to gawk at. Produce and sauces were the stars. Make sure to reserve some bread to sop it all up. While there is a complimentary prosecco drink, you must order the pear cider if they have it. Just do it. Dungeness crab salad w black truffle. Really generous lump crab and claw meat. Full slice of truffle. Yes. Halibut ravioli with leeks and manila clam. Bad news, the

JJTravel★★★★

Went there because of the recommendation and reviews. The food had good flavors. But not sure if the price justifies it. It’s a prix fixed menu in the dining area. They have no cocktails, only wines and (?)beers. The servers were nice and attentive. There is an upstairs dining area that’s not prix fixed