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 (785)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

5655 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 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.

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!
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.
Neighborhood Night on Wednesdays!
Multiple dates available
Enjoy live jazz music every Wednesday, from 5:30pm-8:30pm, in our upstairs dining area!
Wine, Jazz, and Good Eats!
Jun 18, 2025 only
Join us for a special pre-Juneteenth neighborhood night! Wines by the glass takeover by P. Harrell Wines, live music from Nature of the Beast, and chef specials. Music will be from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

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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What 785 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

ACRE Kitchen and Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food," a "lively atmosphere," and "wonderful staff." Its innovative menu includes standout dishes like the lamb merguez pizza and ribeye, while the ambiance is cozy and welcoming. Guests enjoy the attentive service and the restaurant's diverse menu options, making it a favorite spot for regular visits.

785 Reviews

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patrick VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
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.
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Sharon
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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.
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Thomas
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
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 4 days ago
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
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Wendy
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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!
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David
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Acre was very accommodating and welcoming to my 4-year-old. I really appreciated this.
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JamieS VIP
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Understaffed it took way too long to get water and drink service. The food was OK.
ACRE Kitchen and BarResponded 4 days ago
JamieS, Thank you for your feedback. I’m so sorry to hear that your experience was negatively impacted by delays in service. While occasional staffing challenges can happen, it’s our responsibility to ensure guests don’t feel the effects, and we clearly missed the mark in your case. We take this seriously and will be using your comments to help us identify where we need to improve. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Should you ever give us another chance, please feel free to reach out to me directly—I’ll make sure you receive the experience you should have had the first time. Warmly, Calvin Young General Manager ACRE Kitchen and Bar
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Jennifer VIP
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the Caesar salad this night. And the pizza too. Great service and the seat upstairs at the back of the restaurant gave not only cool views of the whole second floor but we got a view of the Berkeley hills out the window to the right. Will be back
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Denise VIP
San Francisco Bay Area30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed myself at Acre. I will return. I immediately told other friends.
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Malla VIP
San Francisco Bay Area47 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, and our server Roy was AMAZING! This is definitely a dining spot on our regular list.
1 person found this helpful
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Dan
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A good time with fine food. Got to love the Meyer sound system You can converse!
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 785 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.