Acre

Name: Acre
Address: 5655 College Ave., Oakland, CA, United States, 94618
Telephone: (510) 250-3790
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

350 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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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.

*As of August 1, we have included a 3% surcharge to enable us to provide health insurance benefits to our staff. If you would like this charge removed, please let us know. Thank you for your understanding and support.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, American
Hours of operation
Cafe Mon–Thu 11:30 am–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Upstairs Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Restaurant Mon–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
Private party facilities
The newly remodeled and upgraded Siena Room at Oliveto is an exceptional setting for private parties, from business gatherings to anniversaries, birthdays, graduations or wedding celebrations.
Private party contact
Kaitlyn Hanson: (510) 547-5356

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
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

Experiences

The Town Trio - Sundays only in our Varsity Café
Multiple dates available
$80 per meal. Choice of 2 pizzas (Cheese, Pepperoni, Margherita or Funghi) plus our harissa marinated rotisserie ROCKY half chicken. Dinner includes a choice of salad (ACRE or Caesar) and brownies for dessert. Enough for 4 people! Join us in the café from 2:30pm-8pm on Sundays, or take it To Go! *Take home is available 7 days a week.

Offers

Tuesdays Uncorked
Multiple dates available
Tue - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy 1/2 off bottles of select wines every Tuesday after 5pm! This month is "off beat" white wines!
Varsity Hour in the Varsity Café Mon-Fri after 2PM
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Fri - 2:00 PM - 9:00 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 to celebrate it’s only $5. Come join us in our downstairs café Monday through Friday after 2 o’ clock for $5 martinis and other drink specials.

What 350 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

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

350 Reviews

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dawnsils
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent cocktails and food! the gnocchi was delicious. the new pizza ham and pear with a white alfredo like sauce was perfection. sat at the upstairs bar. warm and cozy.
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TheodoreJ
Hawaii
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service4ambience4
Steak was rare not medium rare, schnitzel was super greasy with way to much butter on it, chicken was dry and over cooked. Combination of flavors made no sense … octopus was gamy with terrible combination of ingredients that made no sense and didn’t belong together. Overall these folks try but they just don’t know how to cook.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience3
Not much food for the price! Desserts were the best part.
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LaurieK
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Unusual interesting food, small plates, good cocktails. Great waitress.
1 person found this helpful
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DavidAJSilva
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, presentation, food! Amazing schnitzel!
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place to meet friends to catch up! Well located for BART friends and easy parking. Not too crowded, so it was easy to get a table and to hear each other. We sat for two hours and enjoyed the meal and space.
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Muts
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Not bad for Oakland and being next to a Bart station, great for happy hour. Staff is responsive, but not very friendly. I get it, it's just a job. It sucks, but helps pay my bills. Food is meh, artichoke was tough (if we have to peel it, why is it drenched in oil?), the pizza had potential but the crust was so salty it was unedible. Fries and octopus were good though. Decor and ambience were good though, I'd go back if they still let me in after writing this review.
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LaurenL
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very enjoyable lunch. Non-alcoholic drinks are very expensive.
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Madeline
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and original, as reviewed by others. What made our visit special in addition to the food was the service. Our own servers were unobtrusive, but seemed to anticipate our needs, changing plates, filling water glasses, etc, before we observed the need ourselves. Even more impressive, as we sat in a place where we could observe the staff coming and going from the kitchen, we noticed courtesy and enjoyment among themselves, a helping hand, a smile, in all a sense that the staff members like each other and work together helpfully. A treat.
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JoanS
San Francisco
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some great additions to the menu - Pork Schnitzel and potato Gnocchi. Yum!!!
1 person found this helpful
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goto
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dinner and look forward to returning!
1 person found this helpful
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Lloyd
San Francisco
68 reviews
vip
2.0
68 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
The food was mediocre. Absolutely no flavor to their Schnitzel and the server said it was German style, but definitely wasn't. It was just an overly doughed and fried pork medallion. It was massive in size, but had no flavor or sauce. And what was called polenta with the steak was not polenta, but had to be mixed with something else. I asked what it was because it was pumpkin orange and tasted like sweet potatoes, but the server kept saying it was just sweet corn polenta. It was a very strange flavor that didn't go well with the steak. Also, the top end good wines were way over priced. In some cases, 4 times retail. They had a zinfandel for $280 that we could get for $70 retail. Everything felt like it was not worth the money.
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PatrickC
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Acre is a great place for a date night. The service and food is outstanding. The staff makes you feel as if your the only person there. The food is excellent. I had the grilled octopus and fired Castelvetrano olives to start followed by the the Pacific Crest Rabbit A La Moutadre (saffron, jus, squash and rigatoni) it was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I'm not a dessert person but I the Chocolate Demise with coffee was the perfect ending to a long week. And try the Black Manhattan you won't be disappoint.
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MollyB
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great neighborhood bar and cafe with creative and delicious small plates and meals. Yummy and unusual variations of classic dishes like caesar salad and gnocchi fagiola last night!
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AAIK
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
good food. good service. good for a work dinner.
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James
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely place to dine. Service was excellent; food was well prepared albeit somewhat bland, and the ambience was wonderful.
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MikeL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and setting + attentive waitstaff. Went for our anniversary dinner and they really took care of us.
1 person found this helpful
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RobertM
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food was delicious. Restaurant has a great vibe. Will definitely plan more date night dinners at Acre.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Really wonderful customer service and good, honest food.
1 person found this helpful
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TheMix
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I have been supporting this restaurant since the day after it opened. I love the servers, the greeters, and the ambiance. Now...I am getting tired of the menu! It would be nice if there would be some additions to celebrate the season. I LOVED it when the fava beans were in season, and they had them on the menu. Last night, everything was good...but I couldn't find anything new to try. Hence my 4-star review. Fingers crossed the menu will have expanded on my next visit.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience4
Food was not warm, did not come out in the right order. Our wine was brought after we’d finished half of the meal.
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GwennS
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time at Acre and we had a terrific experience. Had a drink downstairs first, it is such a great indoor/ outdoor neighborhood vibe, people watching, great energy. Lovely service, try the fried olives! Dinner upstairs in the VERY pretty dining room. Modern and clean but not cold. Our server was just great - struck the perfect balance. We ordered a number of things to share and were so happy. Cavatelli pasta may be the best thing I’ve ever eaten!! We had no room for dessert - so ordered two! Strauss Creamery vanilla with olive oil and sea salt and stone fruit galette. Wow to both. Can’t wait to go back!
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SueV
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time dining at Acre. We had another wonderful dining experience. We sat in the bar and had a drink while we waited for our friends to join us. We were welcomed by the bar staff. When our friends showed up we were seated and welcomed by our server, a very personable young man. All of our food choices were delicious, and the presentation was impeccable! We never felt rushed. We so enjoyed our meal and our time with good friends. Parking was very accessible.
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LianaH
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was super good and the atmosphere was very nice.
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WesM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Great food. Great ambience. It is the perfect place for nice romantic dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience2
It sucked all around. Idiot rude waiter. Confused hostesses. Etc.
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MonicaW
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We very impressed with the menus. The branzino was one of the best I've had.
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PeterS
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the first time eating upstairs and it was fabulous.
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slminmarin
San Francisco
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
I had the Nicoise salad, which was delicious. The front of the house needs work. Indoor seating was cramped and LOUD. Outdoor seating has no ambiance and the corner we were in was covered with cobwebs. Our waitress was pleasant, but not particularly attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Enjoyed a $5 martini downstairs and then a delicious dinner upstairs. The grilled shrimp was especially good. Staff downstairs seemed a little harries but up stairs service was warm and efficient. Will definitely come back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love their fresh ingredients, exciting flavors & just wonderful feel good experience!
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EmilyM
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was so thoughtful and personal. I got a birthday card signed by the staff! And they just made us feel special, the food was amazing. Great date night, special occasion restaurant.
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Chris
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Over-priced and limited options for my taste. Pizza was good.
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MiguelI
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! I’m ready for the next visit! Delicious food, lovely environment, excellent service.
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Jackie
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Menu has not improved much since the beginning. Corn chowder was good, as was a pasta dish. The rest was not memorable. I told the waiter, the hostess downstairs, and wrote ahead of time. 2 birthdays. Only 1 candle came with two desserts.
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KenN
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The space is very inviting, the servers very personable, and the food, of course, is exceptional. I would strongly recommend Acre to all.
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Ginger
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Had dinner for the first time to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Restaurant was crowded on a Monday night, and thus loud. The staff seemed overwhelmed by the crowd. Twice a waiter (not our assigned waiter) brought us dishes we did not order. The burrata appetizer was tasty but the cheese was chilled instead of warm. More surprising was that both of our main dishes were at best lukewarm from the second they hit our table. The rigatoni apparently had been plated after sitting around cooling off. Similarly, the mushroom chickpea main course was barely warm. I told our waiter the pasta was cold and he offered to give us another one, but by then we had already eaten it (the portions are modest). Since all the dishes were small, we ordered a side of cauliflower. Even that was room temperature. Acre did take off $11 for our ice cream as compensation. I won't be eager to come back, however, given that I expect more when I spend over $50 per person for dinner (not including drinks).
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Angloleb
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful redo of Olivetto! Great beverages, beautiful interior, friendly and attentive service, but the food is simply incredible. Garlic shrimp! Fried olives! Pizza! Lamb ragu! The only disappointment was that my stomach wasn’t big enough for more! Looking forward to our next visit!
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rocknroll
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice service,food.The servers learn about their customers & provide service which is personalized. Overall,a great place for a nice dinner ,drink and steps from the BART station.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Acre offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 250-3790.

Acre is rated 4.5 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

5655 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Shafter
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Cafe Mon–Thu 11:30 am–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Upstairs Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Restaurant Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Private party facilities
The newly remodeled and upgraded Siena Room at Oliveto is an exceptional setting for private parties, from business gatherings to anniversaries, birthdays, graduations or wedding celebrations.
Private party contact
Kaitlyn Hanson: (510) 547-5356

Acre

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

The Town Trio - Sundays only in our Varsity Café

Offers

Tuesdays Uncorked

Varsity Hour in the Varsity Café Mon-Fri after 2PM

Menu

What 350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Acre offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Acre restaurant rated?

Is Acre currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information