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 (791)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

5655 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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 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!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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
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, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

ACRE After Hours (Jamon Jamon)
Jun 26, 2025 only
ACRE After Hours presents: Jamon Jamon The lights go low, the energy rises, and ACRE transforms... Join us on Thursday, June 26th for the second installment of our late-night series, ACRE After Hours, as we bring the rhythm, flavor, and spirit of Spain to Rockridge. Experience “Jamon Jamon”—a sultry Spanish evening featuring live music, classic Pintxos, and cocktails inspired by the vibrant late-night bar culture of Madrid and Barcelona. Expect bold flavors, flowing drinks, and good vibes deep into the night. This is not your average night out. This is ACRE After Hours. Doors open at 9PM, and the vibe rolls until...? Whether you're capping off your night or just getting started, come sip, snack, and sway with us at ACRE After Hours.
Bucket O'Chicken Meal
Jun 24, 2025 - Jul 29, 2025
Our Chef Dirk's favorite part of summer was getting KFC and going to the lake after his dad got off work. This is an ode to those summer days! $75 for 8 piece fried chicken, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, 4 biscuits, and brownies. Starts June 24th and goes through July, Tuesdays only.
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: $30 Mimosa Pitchers Available!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
We offer $30 pitchers of mimosas every brunch service (Grapefruit, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry).
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 from 4pm-6pm in our cafe and 5pm-6pm at our upstairs bar.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

ACRE Kitchen and Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "deliciously prepared food." Guests rave about the "pepperoni honey pizza" and "Buccatini carbonara." The ambiance is both "cozy and trendy," making it perfect for special occasions or casual outings. The live jazz adds a "wonderful vibe," enhancing the overall experience.

791 Reviews

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Sonia
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great go to spot in an excellent location with lots of cozy seating options in a lovely atmosphere. upstairs in the main dining room with a bar with great urban views or downstairs which also has another bar. They also have a cute outdoor patio. The menu has something for everyone and is very well curated with lots of great options. I love the Caesar salad. Definitely get the fried olives if you’re having drinks and their pizzas are some of the best in the Bay Area. It’s a great spot for all occasions and anytime of day. Check out their list of events for live music.
1 person found this helpful
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Susan VIP
San Francisco Bay Area84 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The tuna tostadas are amazing. I will return just for those. Service and ambiance wonderful. My dining partner had the “ tuna melt” which would imply toasted tuna sandwich with cheese. He was confused as was just an plain tuna sandwich on a roll with chips. I thought he got the wrong order and he didn’t want to make a fuss. Midway thru we did ask our server and she said it was the melt . Upon searching there was some small amount of white cheese hiding . Anyway not the end of the world but we agreed we would skip that dish again. My tostadas were the winner today and I have enjoyed the pizzas and hummus in the past so look forward to returning. Thanks!
1 person found this helpful
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Christina
Exclusive1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and excellent pepperoni honey pizza. The atmosphere is super too. One of my favorite spots.
1 person found this helpful
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Lori VIP
San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food all fresh and well prepared. Service was excellent and enjoyed the cocktails. All around great experience. Could do with less French fry sides but otherwise wonderful.
1 person found this helpful
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Marina
San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and dining experience. Highly recommend.
1 person found this helpful
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patrick VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Buccatini carbonara was excellent. The radicchio Caesar salad was dressed perfectly.I didn’t like the way the Bronzino was seasoned and I thought it pretty expensive. The wine list was small, but they had some really interesting selections.
1 person found this helpful
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Sharon
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I strongly recommend this restaurant. Food was excellent. Service and personnel were so helpful and friendly. Great place. I will definitely go back and have recommended this restaurant already to a friend.
1 person found this helpful
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Thomas
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Forgot an appetizer. Was not acknowledged. Slow to bring the mains. Nice location, spotty service
ACRE Kitchen and BarResponded on June 10, 2025
Hello Thomas, Thank you for your candid feedback. Though we strive to never get an order wrong or miss an item completely, we know we will not be able to meet this goal 100% of the time. Not acknowledging our mistake and finding a way to resolve the situation, now that is absolutely unacceptable. Accountability means everything to me, and rest assured, I am going to speak with your server from that evening and work with them on service standards. I'll also look into the slow food pacing issue you mentioned. If you ever decide to give us another shot, feel free to reach out to me directly—I’ll make sure it goes the way it should’ve the first time. Warmly, Calvin Young General Manager, ACRE Kitchen & Bar
1 person found this helpful
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Wendy
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been here for dinner several times, never for lunch. I have to say, the woman who was our waitress was a breath of fresh air, no pretensions as we have experienced in the past. We had such a lovely brunch, and enjoyed catching up with very few interruptions. I love this place, and look forward to the next time to sample more delicious cooking, a beautiful atmosphere, and friendly service. Oh, and they had wonderful mellow musicians! Really enjoyed them, too!
1 person found this helpful
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Ariadne VIP
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
All dishes were excellent and it felt elevated but very comfortable at the same time. Great cocktails!
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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 791 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.