Acre is a family favorite, with David Jacobson's fabulous pizza and boy, did we enjoy our dinner with friends...the town trio was great...roast chicken beautifully cooked, good crispy fries...and the salads lovely (the pizza it goes without saying, great, even for our native New York Italian who never had a store-bought pizza until her 20's! )
David Evans
Mellow bar and restaurant with great ambiance to chill out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalia Le
We got the pink lady apple salad, the garlic mangrove shrimp, and the wood fire grilled chicken. I would order the salad and the chicken again.Great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
TanyaH
Very much appreciated the caliber of the service and food. I took my mom for her birthday and the staff was so friendly and gave her a birthday card and included a candle on her dessert. All very nice touches--clearly professionals :-)
leslie w.
We ordered pizza from Acre for the first time. The Vaca Verde burrata/shallot/garlic pizza was delicious. The dough was perfect--thin and elastic. Topping were garlicky but well balanced. My daughter got the gluten free option of the same Vaca Verde and loved it!
carl
Quality and flavor have decreased in the past year or so. Food is basic with less of the flavor and subtlety I've come to expect from this great restaurant. Disappointing--might give it one more try after some time passes, maybe not.
Cam B
Just tried to give this place a chance. Sat at a table for 25 mins without anyone taking our order- we were 1 of 2 tables outside??? Unsure as to why we weren’t served at all, but it’s safe to say we won’t be returning.
NhuV
I had high hopes, but unfortunately, dinner was disappointing. I took my 3 year old out for a solo dinner date. His fries and pizza were decent. But my chicken was clearly pre-made and not fired long enough. The center was cold when it got to me. It was also sitting on top of a pile of dull and greasy vegetables, which was disappointing for a $40 dish.
pickychickyinOakland
Very disappointing meal with friends. Service was good but didn't compensate for poorly prepared food. Hamburgers arrived well done in spite of being ordered as rare and medium rare. Pizza was soggy and had miniscule pieces of sausage embedded in great mounds of cheese. Plates for pizza were ice cold, as though meant for salad. Carrot soup was O.K. but bland. The wine recommendation (pinot noir from a local vintage was very good. The olives, bread and cheesecake dessert were all very good. Lighting was so dim that cell phone flashlights were required to see menu. Outrageous prices for overall experience. We won't return.
Dave K.
My daughter loves Acre so it is our birthday destination. We've sat upstairs in the main dining room which is casual but oh so nice. Downstairs by the bar is great too. Service is great as you would expect. The chef visited us and very gracious. I really enjoyed the fried olives but not too many. We had a salad that was excellent. The chicken was dry for my taste but with a nice glass of wine it goes down well.
Three of us dined on a Wednesday evening. It was not packed and easy to have a conversation. Service was attentive, and very pleasant. My short ribs were excellent and my friend & husband enjoyed their pasta. Our desserts were all delicious. We had cheesecake, almond olive oil, cake, and tiramisu. We would definitely go back.
Lorahlove
I made a reservation in the downstairs cafe to celebrate a milestone, and the staff went above and beyond to provide personal service honoring this event for myself and my guest. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the ambiance was cozy and comforting. Highly recommend.
ShariqY
The aviation and dirty vodka martini cocktails were outstanding Service was terrific The chicken with frites and the burger were great The pizza margarita was amazing But best of all was the soft serve ice cream with salt , enough for two or three to share
Mary D.
We've been here twice now and each time was terrific. The food is easy and delicious- simple and yet somehow creative! The service both times was friendly and efficient. The place itself is so beautiful and lively. I'm so glad to have a new go-to spot on college.
Oaklander
Service was poor for such an expensive restaurant. Waitress pretty much shrugged off any issue with an "I'll let them know for next time, but you'll just have to live with it" kind of attitude. Food was too expensive and not good enough for that kind of attitude.
Acre is a family favorite, with David Jacobson's fabulous pizza and boy, did we enjoy our dinner with friends...the town trio was great...roast chicken beautifully cooked, good crispy fries...and the salads lovely (the pizza it goes without saying, great, even for our native New York Italian who never had a store-bought pizza until her 20's! )
Mellow bar and restaurant with great ambiance to chill out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We got the pink lady apple salad, the garlic mangrove shrimp, and the wood fire grilled chicken. I would order the salad and the chicken again.Great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very much appreciated the caliber of the service and food. I took my mom for her birthday and the staff was so friendly and gave her a birthday card and included a candle on her dessert. All very nice touches--clearly professionals :-)
We ordered pizza from Acre for the first time. The Vaca Verde burrata/shallot/garlic pizza was delicious. The dough was perfect--thin and elastic. Topping were garlicky but well balanced. My daughter got the gluten free option of the same Vaca Verde and loved it!
Quality and flavor have decreased in the past year or so. Food is basic with less of the flavor and subtlety I've come to expect from this great restaurant. Disappointing--might give it one more try after some time passes, maybe not.
Just tried to give this place a chance. Sat at a table for 25 mins without anyone taking our order- we were 1 of 2 tables outside??? Unsure as to why we weren’t served at all, but it’s safe to say we won’t be returning.
I had high hopes, but unfortunately, dinner was disappointing. I took my 3 year old out for a solo dinner date. His fries and pizza were decent. But my chicken was clearly pre-made and not fired long enough. The center was cold when it got to me. It was also sitting on top of a pile of dull and greasy vegetables, which was disappointing for a $40 dish.
Very disappointing meal with friends. Service was good but didn't compensate for poorly prepared food. Hamburgers arrived well done in spite of being ordered as rare and medium rare. Pizza was soggy and had miniscule pieces of sausage embedded in great mounds of cheese. Plates for pizza were ice cold, as though meant for salad. Carrot soup was O.K. but bland. The wine recommendation (pinot noir from a local vintage was very good. The olives, bread and cheesecake dessert were all very good. Lighting was so dim that cell phone flashlights were required to see menu. Outrageous prices for overall experience. We won't return.
My daughter loves Acre so it is our birthday destination. We've sat upstairs in the main dining room which is casual but oh so nice. Downstairs by the bar is great too. Service is great as you would expect. The chef visited us and very gracious. I really enjoyed the fried olives but not too many. We had a salad that was excellent. The chicken was dry for my taste but with a nice glass of wine it goes down well.
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Three of us dined on a Wednesday evening. It was not packed and easy to have a conversation. Service was attentive, and very pleasant. My short ribs were excellent and my friend & husband enjoyed their pasta. Our desserts were all delicious. We had cheesecake, almond olive oil, cake, and tiramisu. We would definitely go back.
I made a reservation in the downstairs cafe to celebrate a milestone, and the staff went above and beyond to provide personal service honoring this event for myself and my guest. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the ambiance was cozy and comforting. Highly recommend.
The aviation and dirty vodka martini cocktails were outstanding Service was terrific The chicken with frites and the burger were great The pizza margarita was amazing But best of all was the soft serve ice cream with salt , enough for two or three to share
We've been here twice now and each time was terrific. The food is easy and delicious- simple and yet somehow creative! The service both times was friendly and efficient. The place itself is so beautiful and lively. I'm so glad to have a new go-to spot on college.
Service was poor for such an expensive restaurant. Waitress pretty much shrugged off any issue with an "I'll let them know for next time, but you'll just have to live with it" kind of attitude. Food was too expensive and not good enough for that kind of attitude.