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ACRE Kitchen and Bar, Oakland, CA

ACRE Kitchen and Bar

4.5
4.5
713 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Cafe Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–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
  • 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!
  • Location
    5655 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618
  • Neighbourhood
    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, 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 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    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 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    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 713 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ACRE Kitchen and Bar shines with "wonderful food," a "great ambiance," and "excellent service." With a varied menu offering standout pizzas, pastas, and unique dishes like the "Dungeness Crab Croque Monsieur," it's a perfect spot for special occasions or casual dining. Friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere make it a neighborhood gem.
713 Reviews

  1. Hetal

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Acre. Ever since the new GM, Calvin came on, it’s become the new hotspot on College. The food is fab, the drinks are delicious, the service is spectacular and the ambiance is awesome. It’s a great spot for a quick bite at the bar or a long catch up meal with friends.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Denise

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had been there a few days before and the atmosphere and service was very good, however, this time it was very different. No live music and server took too long for drinks and taking orders. I will most likely go back because of my previous experiences.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. MichaelP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Great food! Great service! Thank you for an excellent experience we will be back . . .

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Simon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good Staff was wonderful Food was delicious- had the margarita focaccia Roman square pizza slice Amazing experience. ______________________________________ Be back soon!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. BrianB

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful place in the East Bay. It follows the tradition of Waterbar in San Francisco for excellence. The difference is between the two is that Acre is a menu of more moderately priced and casual meals (for lunch) which we enjoyed. We have not been there for dinner. This is a wonderful addition to the East Bay dining scene. We loved it.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. MARY ELLEN

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I would come again. Enjoyed ambiance and my salad! Comments: Coffee was Not hot...and my friend kept asking for vinegarette for her salad and they kept bringing a mayo based dressing so she finally gave up and ate what the waiter brought....

    1 person found this helpful

  7. David

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My visitor wanted pizza, so I brought him to one of Oakland’s very best! We had the merguez pizxza. The olives and the beet-apple salad were also great.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Simon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great The food was great The staff was WONDERFUL I ate the: cauliflower soup - big portion and delicious- great as well. Thank you RON Thx ACRE

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Katherine

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time diner. Joined by two friends and we all agreed it was great. Loved the Cauliflower Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Attentive service and we were not rushed which we appreciated as we are not together often.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Francella

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was amazing and very detailed oriented for my birthday celebration! Thank you guys!

    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 713 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
7:00 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 41 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Cafe Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–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
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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