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ACRE Kitchen and Bar, Oakland, CA

ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.7
4.7
619 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
ACRE is an ingredient-driven menu of California/Mediterranean cuisine served with
a welcoming, neighborhood approachability.

*20% gratuity will be added to all parties 8 or more.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Cafe Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Restaurant Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Restaurant Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Upstairs Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 250-3790
  • Website
    https://www.acrekitchenandbar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dirk Tolsma
  • Location
    5655 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Cross Street
    Shafter
  • Parking details
    In the evening, there is free parking in the BART parking lot. During the day, parking is available in the Market Hall parking lot.
  • Public transit
    Rockridge BART stop is across the street
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Experiences

  • Neighborhood Night on Wednesdays!

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy live jazz music every Wednesday, from 5:30pm-8:30pm, in our upstairs dining area!

Offers

  • Tuesdays Uncorked

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 17:00 - 20:30
    Enjoy 1/2 off bottles of select wines every Tuesday after 5pm!

  • Varsity Hour in our Cafe & Upstairs Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
    Paying homage to Oakland history-about 100 years ago there was a lounge and club called the VARSITY LOUNGE located in our same location, who knew! In digging up old Oakland memorabilia, we found an old menu. To our surprise-they were well known for two things the Varsity Martini and Conga Lines!! While we aren’t ready for a conga, we are ready for the Varsity Martini and other drink specials. Come join us every day in our downstairs café, and our upstairs bar Monday through Saturday.

Menu

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What 619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Bay

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ACRE Kitchen and Bar offers a vibrant dining experience in a prime Oakland location. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, "wonderful service," and "cool atmosphere." The menu features standout dishes like morel pasta and focaccia, with a welcoming staff that enhances the experience. Ideal for special occasions and casual dining alike, ACRE promises memorable meals in a charming setting.

619 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. Savory chanterelles with pasta dish went well with other starters. Drinks well described and delicious. Appreciate the flow of conversation enabled by the sound panels in the ceiling.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. aleen

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointing. The soup came out cold, sent back. Request for salt and pepper never arrived. Food was lackluster, menu uninspired. Tuna tostados were nice. The butter mixture was lumpy, awful. Our waitress was lovely, and topped off the wine glasses gratis. But that was not sufficient for us to want to return.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. anthony

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food, and atmosphere! Loved the jazz band they were great!!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Lana

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Acre is a fantastic restaurant for special occasions or just because. The staff is attentive and very kind, and the food delicious. I enjoyed the lamb shank special and my spouse, the shrimp pasta, appetizers and drinks. Everything was delicious. We mentioned on open table that we were celebrating an anniversary, and the staff went out of their way to make us feel special.highly recommend Acre

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Daniel

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. All 7 dishes. Impressive salads pizzas sandwiches entrees. Impressive service too

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Laura

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it all! Beautiful reinvention of a treasured restaurant. It all feels very fresh and inviting. The food was delicious and just what we wanted for an upscale celebratory lunch-beautifully presented, lovely flavors, generous portions…We will definitely be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Laurette

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to this restaurant multiple times- most recently with large groups 6 and 12. Service was great & food was delish!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Mike

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome staff and very accommodating!!! Food's pretty good too! 😉

    3 people found this helpful

  9. Simon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food- got the rigatoni Great staff- BERTHA Great service

    3 people found this helpful

  10. Johannes

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my wife’s birthday. We were looking forward to a cocktail before dinner. But after 30 minutes, still no cocktail or waitress. I spoke with the manager and the cocktails appeared. To their credit, they took them off the bill, but by this point we had received food prior to, having our celebratory drinks to kick off the meal.

    3 people found this helpful

FAQs

ACRE Kitchen and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 250-3790.

ACRE Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 619 OpenTable diners.

ACRE Kitchen and Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ACRE Kitchen and Bar

5655 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shafter
  • Area
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Cafe Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Restaurant Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Restaurant Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Upstairs Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    In the evening, there is free parking in the BART parking lot. During the day, parking is available in the Market Hall parking lot.
  • Public transit
    Rockridge BART stop is across the street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dirk Tolsma
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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