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ACRE Kitchen and Bar, Oakland, CA

ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.5
4.5
724 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
21:30
Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Right in the heart of Rockridge, Oakland, ACRE Kitchen & Bar is all about simple, seasonal food done right. Led by Chef Dirk Tolsma, we source from the best Northern California farms and purveyors to create dishes that are fresh, honest, and made to be shared.

Our fresh ground brisket burger on a house-baked bun? A local favorite. The berbere-spiced fried chicken? Crispy, bold, and packed with flavor. Some dishes rotate with the seasons, but the commitment to great ingredients never changes.

We work with FEED Sonoma Co-Op, Star Route Farms, Full Belly Farm, Monterey Fish, and Rocky’s Chicken to bring you the best of what’s local.

Proudly awarded Gold for Best New Restaurant in the East Bay Express Best of the East Bay Awards, we’re here to serve up great food with a true taste of Northern California.


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

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Cafe Daily 11:30–14:00 Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00 Restaurant Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00 Restaurant Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Upstairs Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Catering
    Enhance your home celebrations and office gatherings with ACRE Catering. Chef-curated menus and ACRE classics are all available for pick-up and delivery. Let ACRE do the cooking while you entertain and mingle with colleagues, friends, and family.
  • Private party facilities
    We love a good party! Our private Mockingbird Room seats 25 guests with personalized service and a custom menu. The downstairs Café hosts 32 seated or 50 standing for lively gatherings. Need more space? Partial and full restaurant buyouts are available. Let’s make it happen!
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, 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

  • Cheers to Brunch: $20 Mimosa Pitchers Available!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 - 14:00,Sat - 11:30 - 14:00
    We offer $20 pitchers of mimosas every brunch service (Grapefruit, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry).

  • 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 724 people are saying

ACRE Kitchen and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ACRE Kitchen and Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious" food and "spectacular" service. The atmosphere is "homey" yet trendy, with standout dishes like the branzino and mushroom pizza. While service can occasionally be slow, the attentive staff and "cozy" ambiance make it a delightful spot for both casual meals and special occasions.
724 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very slow service, mediocre pasta and salad - nothing special about it at all

    2 people found this helpful

  2. Peter

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Oakland Restaurant so I think they were extremely understaffed for the rush

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Mark

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was jumping. A good vibe all around. Service kept up the pace. Food was delish and priced right as well. All in all very pleasant experience.

    3 people found this helpful

  4. Peter

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the hummus appetizer, meatball appetizer, the steak and the branzino. The hummus was good, but would have been better with a little lemon. The meatballs were kinda dry and really needed the accompanying sauce. I bit into two pieces of cartilage but didn't damage any teeth. The steak was supposed to be medium but was rare. Lots of fat for me to cut off. The branzino was much smaller than the website photos. The steak and branzino were tasty but overpriced. $48 and $37 respectively. Not a good value.

    2 people found this helpful

  5. linda

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a friend's birthday and had a wonderful time. The restaurant week menu was perfect, the owner/chef came to visit us, and the ambiance was just perfect.

    3 people found this helpful

  6. Rachel VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit slow on service, but love the enhanced cafe menu and fantastic food.

    2 people found this helpful

  7. Victor VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re regulars. A lovely homey feel. We enjoy Wednesday Jazz Night

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Priya VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Acre is a hidden gem. From staff to food to overall ambiance. The people and vibe of the entire experience from once you to enter to when you leave is stellar. My fav place!

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  9. sharon VIP

    San Francisco96 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuna tostada was excellent!! Perfect amount. We will be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. HelenD

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had Great lunches upstairs! Recommend it for being with friends.

    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 4.5 stars by 724 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

Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
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 Daily 11:30–14:00 Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00 Restaurant Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00 Restaurant Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Upstairs Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.acrekitchenandbar.com/
  • Phone number
    (510) 250-3790
  • Catering
    Enhance your home celebrations and office gatherings with ACRE Catering. Chef-curated menus and ACRE classics are all available for pick-up and delivery. Let ACRE do the cooking while you entertain and mingle with colleagues, friends, and family.
  • Private party facilities
    We love a good party! Our private Mockingbird Room seats 25 guests with personalized service and a custom menu. The downstairs Café hosts 32 seated or 50 standing for lively gatherings. Need more space? Partial and full restaurant buyouts are available. Let’s make it happen!
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