ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.7

619 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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 - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Enjoy 1/2 off bottles of select wines every Tuesday after 5pm!
Varsity Hour in our Cafe & Upstairs Bar
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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.

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

Loved For

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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Laura
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 14, 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
D
Daniel
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 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
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Laurette
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 13, 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
M
Mike
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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
S
Simon
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 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
J
Johannes
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 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 reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

5655 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Shafter
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.acrekitchenandbar.com/
Phone number
(510) 250-3790

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ACRE Kitchen and Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Neighborhood Night on Wednesdays!

Offers

Tuesdays Uncorked

Varsity Hour in our Cafe & Upstairs Bar

Menu

What 619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does ACRE Kitchen and Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is ACRE Kitchen and Bar restaurant rated?

Does ACRE Kitchen and Bar offer gift cards?

Is ACRE Kitchen and Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card