ACRE Kitchen and Bar

Name: ACRE Kitchen and Bar
Address: 5655 College Ave., Oakland, CA, United States, 94618
Telephone: (510) 250-3790
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

700 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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 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

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
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

Eat like a chef. Drink like a brewer.
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 18, 2025 only
6:30 p.m.
Menu by local legend Chef Bruce with beer from the ever-iconic Ghost Town Brewery. Passed appetizers shared with Chef Bruce and Ghost Town Beers. Each course will be accompanied by Chef and Brewer description and interaction. *This ticketed event is for 21 and older.
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.

What 700 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

ACRE Kitchen and Bar delights guests with its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." The menu features beautifully prepared pizzas, pastas, and salads, making familiar dishes feel new. Diners appreciate the warm, cozy ambiance and generous portions. Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant consistently provides a "wonderful experience."

700 Reviews

S
Susan
Central Coast
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Food and amazing wait staff. Will certainly be back.
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Elaine
VIP
San Francisco
152 reviews
4.0
152 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our first time at Acre and we were impressed. I had the cauliflower soup and fries and BF had the very unusual but very delicious pepperoni pizza. Almond orange cake was light and delicious. Attentive and friendly waiter. It was a little crowded and noisy so upstairs might have been better but all in all a very enjoyable experience.
1 person found this helpful
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Louisa
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, we ordered a variety of share plates and they were all excellent. We also ordered a pizza to share. I came with a friend who is vegetarian and it was nice that there were so many options for her.
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Carla
San Francisco
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Small lunch menu options. Pizza was good and salad is ok. Nothing special about this restaurant.
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shavonne
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The service was a little slow m and kids menu was extremely limited. Overall the food was extremely delicious and well prepared. Everything came out hot and fresh. The chef even came around to the tables and spoke with everyone. I highly recommend.
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Andy
VIP
Philadelphia
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely Valentine’s Day dinner at Acre. We were seated promptly and our server and support staff were. excellent. The menu was not limited but had V Day additions. We ordered from both menus. The food was great.
1 person found this helpful
G
Gary
San Francisco
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had lunch there on Valentines Day. The menu is somewhat limited but good. Very good service.
ACRE Kitchen and BarResponded 2 days ago
Hello Gary, Thank you so much for joining us today. We are honored that you chose ACRE to be our place of celebration this year. We are always working on improving the restaurant, and I am curious, if you wouldn't mind, could you tell me a bit more about why you thought the menu is somewhat limited? Warmly, Calvin Young General Manager ACRE Kitchen and Bar
1 person found this helpful
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Abbot
San Francisco
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The only problem was how cold it was in the restaurant last night. Usually not a problem, but with one heater out it was very cold at times.
1 person found this helpful
a
anthony
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great addition to the neighborhood. Excellent food quality and just enough variety. Service was excellent.
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Karin
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think we needed a couple More options on the main courses. Everyone got steak cause we didn’t want chicken or a burger. The fish didn’t sound appealing. I got the carbonara but it really did satisfy me. Everything we had was good but none of the choices were a full hit for us if we didn’t want steak
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 700 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

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
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

Eat like a chef. Drink like a brewer.

Neighborhood Night on Wednesdays!

Offers

Tuesdays Uncorked

Varsity Hour in our Cafe & Upstairs Bar

Menu

What 700 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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