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ACRE Kitchen and Bar, Oakland, CA

ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.6
4.6
632 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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.

Menu

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What 632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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 in Rockridge offers a vibrant dining experience with "wonderful service and delicious food." Guests appreciate its "great atmosphere" and "healthy food with good portions." The menu features standout dishes like morel pasta and fried olives, accompanied by exceptional cocktails. ACRE is a "neighborhood gem" blending excellent cuisine with a welcoming ambiance.

632 Reviews

  1. Mark

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, lovely service, a little pricey, but the deal breaker is that the food is rather over seasoned. We shared 5 dishes and every one was conspicuously too salty. Not ok.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Simon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food Good staff Tried the bacon•Brussels•blue pizza-good pizza Everything was GOOD be back soon

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  3. Robin

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our wait staff was super sweet. Everyone working at the restaurant were lovely. The food was delicious. Enjoyed the experience

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Nancy

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was okay, nothing special although the staff was great. Don't think I'll return for a long time.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Gretchen

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had great drinks and great food. We loved the Brussels sprouts, the bitter Caesar and the fungi pizza. Their pizza dough is the best., and the rosemary on the fungi pizza enhances the flavors. The restaurant was packed, too, which was great to see!

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  6. pat

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Service was attentive, food was delicious! Had cocktails with the fries and hummus. 2 pizzas, one oven roasted chicken, pumpkin crème brûlée…and a few cocktails. Just wonderful!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. mary

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for lunch. Food was good, service great!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Janice

    Tahoe

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    4 people dining, 3 dinners brought out with no mention of the fourth. 5 minutes later, it came while the others all felt obligated to wait. Can’t stand when restaurants do that.

    2 people found this helpful

  9. Vee

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I had the Lamb special but it came very dried out and the sauce salty. I think it was under the heat lamp too long. It was very disappointing. Also, our bill was incorrect. We were charged for an item we did not receive. Not sure I will go back. Last time I was there, the food was much better.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Ann

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks and dessert. My guests were new to Acre and they loved it. Accessible for one of the guests. She felt getting to the upstairs dining room was easy peasy. I love that it’s good food without being pretentious.

    1 person 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 4.6 stars by 632 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
7:00 pm
Booked 48 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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