My wife and I made reservations for 7:30, hoping to be after the dinner dish so we would get great service. When we showed up for our reservation, they tried to seat us at the bar. I was hoping for an actual table since I made a reservation, so they moved us to a high top table in the other bar area. At least it was better than sitting at the bar. Our server took an unusually long time to get our drink order and food order. Fortunately we didn't have to wait long at at all for the food, except that the bread came out at the same time as the entree. I ordered the iron skillet red snapper. It was cooked just the way I like it, and the crawfish sauce was delicious as well. The grits were just OK. I like my grits to be thicker, but they weren't bad. My wife ordered the macaroni minus bacon. She really enjoyed it, and so did I. For dessert we had the bread pudding. It was was excellent, but didn't top my favorite from another local restaurant. All in all, it was just a mediocre first experience. It was not a good first impression to sit us at the first-come, first-serve bar when we had reservations. The food was good, but the price was a little high. We'll be back for one more shot. read more

Service was fantastic, but the lunch/brunch menu suffered a bit from the dinner menu. Fried green tomatoes app was delicious. My husband's korean bbq brisket and kimchi tacos were great. However, my "chef's pick & three" featured chicken sliders that were so overcooked the were inedible. Sent them back for the brisket and gravy only to get a so-so item. In the future I will definitely skip the day menu and wait for the fantastic dinner menu. read more

First time here. I'm from Atlanta where there are tons of season restaurants, so it was great to be able to come to Auburn and have one of these gems. The layout / atmosphere was really cool (think cabin / lodge). The drinks were great, I got the Acre Mule. The food was phenomenal, I got the Tenderloin steak, which comes covered with a creamy mashed potato and potato crisp topping. One of those melt in your mouth steaks. (The server said it won some award, which is believable.) We also got the Charcuterie plate which had a sampling of cheeses, meats, and pickled poems Items. Not super amazing, but points for interesting. Highly recommended if you're looking for a nicer spot in Auburn. read more

Good food and atmosphere. Try a little too hard to be "foodie" with servings and price.

David Bancroft is Superman when it comes to food!

Great restaurant and awesome drinks. One question....on game day, why would you not be open all day serving food? How about a partial menu between 3-5 pm? Much money lost when so many are looking for food after a game! read more

I rarely review restaurants, but the dinner I had here, with a few friends, was truly phenomenal. The snapper was particularly standout, as well as the buttercream-iced cake. Our server Alana was very personable and knowledgeable in guiding us through the menu. Will definitely return when back in town! read more

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Auburn. I love that they use locally-sourced ingredients in their food, and they even grow their own in their garden around the restaurant. Try their brisket burger. You won't regret it. read more

Everything about Acre from the decor to the food was thought out and perfectly executed. The duck was amazing! I would also suggest the okra as a starter The service was great and the prices were also very reasonable. I will definitely be back! read more

I love the original menu at Acre! I love the fresh ingredients, some of which are grown on the restaurant's property, others at local farms; and I love the variety of the types of entrees offered. David Bancroft is a fabulous chef, having won an Iron Chef competition and also having been listed as a James Beard "Best Chef: South" semi-finalist in 2016, 2017 & 2018. The service at Acre is great, and the on-trend, upscale farmhouse decor is warm and inviting. Reservations are a must but if that's impossible for you, try eating at the bar! Such a gem of a restaurant in the lovely little town of Auburn, Alabama! read more

I'm really surprised to see several negative reviews for this place. I guess some people can't spot a good thing when they see it. Regardless, the backstory of Acre is pretty intriguing. All of the old salvaged wood above the bar and scattered around the restaurant is from David Bancroft's family farm in Texas. I may have the details a little off, but I believe it's from his grandfather's old farm that he drove all the way to grab the wood from. As for the food and the staff, top notch all the way around. The wait staff and kitchen staff came from some of the best restaurants in Auburn and it shows. Add in the flexibility of the ever-changing menu and you have a truly unique experience from week to week. It doesn't get much better than this in Auburn! read more

A must when in Auburn. Creative, great service and food, a staple mainstay of our family. We always include Acre in every Auburn visit.

My husband took me there for our first anniversary and I am glad he chose this place. We had the Acre Bread Board which has PBR bread, sourdough, ciabatta, and you get 4 types of butter to go along with them. Then we had the Teres Major Steak which was cooked so perfectly, I swear I have never had any cut of meat that tasted that amazing before or since then, we finished it all off with their Bourbon-Chocolate Pecan Pie which was delicious and now I am making myself hungry again. Pricey, but it was an anniversary dinner and well worth it. read more

I've only been there once, so I didn't give it five stars, but there's lots of promise here. Lots of gourmet choices, but the food is very comfortable. The hostess was a bit sloppy, but the place is very clean and the service was excellent. The duck and teres major were fabulous entrees. The risotto spot on. Suggested wine pairings were excellent. Local microbrewery beer selections were solid. The peanut butter pie is not to be missed. The restaurant is in walking distance of anything downtown. Don't miss this place if you are in Auburn. read more

Third time here. And I'm sure there will be a forth. All the food there has been great. The service is solid. The parking STINKS.

One of the best meals I've ever had. And the decor is beautiful and charming. Was visiting Auburn University and not one person didn't recommend this place when asked where to go. It lived up to the hype. Hope my daughter chooses the university so I have an excuse to return. The Peanut Butter Pie is one of the best desserts I've ever had. read more

Stumbled across this place for lunch while on vacation, and my family and I were absolutely amazed. The vegetable garden and restaurant exterior was beautiful. The service was perfect....our server was helpful, friendly, and extremely attentive. The food was amazing...everyone in our party of seven thoroughly enjoyed their meals (fried catfish and grits, catfish tacos, chicken, and several of their daily specials). I had dietary restrictions, and our server assisted me with a special order that was delicious! If I lived in Auburn, I would eat here several times a week. read more

I usually come to this place once a week, but after my last visit it will decrease. Our bartender was great. She was friendly and courteous to our needs, but as we were sitting at the bar we noticed the manager attending to his friends. He was bringing cocktails back to back, sparkling desserts, and more; he catered to them. We also witness him showing more attention to people who ordered large meals, like catering. Even if they were paying for his actions of the cocktail or desserts he still neglected numerous of parties. Speaking on behalf of my party, we had several complaints throughout the night. One being that the beef tartar bread was like croutons, small sized and hardness. We asked for a replacement. Not once did the MOD swing by to check in on us, no "how's your cocktails?" "Did everything come out alright?" Absolutely nothing. He was more worried about his friends dining experience. We spent over $200 on that dining experience and it was poor service from his end. Before we left we did say something to our bartender and she agreed that multiple people had issues with his management style. I may not be a local, but my business is just as important as the locals. I speak greatly of businesses when I leave the state, and I unfortunately this manager will be spoken of to anyone asking my recommendation to dine here. read more

Great Food! Great Service! Brunch done unlike anywhere else! We had a party of 9 and the service was great! We were from out of town coming in for a graduation. The owner is so friendly and even allowed my uncle to pick peaches with him and brought us some to the table! Excellent! Please do yourself a favor and visit! read more

So I've eaten at Acre 3 times now. Twice for dinner and once for lunch. All 3 times were great! My favorite was the crab claws! I also tried the "shrimp and grits" but it wasn't actually grits. It was noodles... I wasn't a huge fan but it was still tasty. Lunch however, was the best. I got steak and eggs and it was amazing! Loved the sweet potato hash, the eggs, and brisket! Can't write this without mentioning their AMAZING desserts.. I've had chocolate ice cream, lemon ice cream, and chocolate cake. ALL of these desserts were spectacular. You can't go without getting dessert! read more

Charcuterie Board, Cheese Board, Fried Doughnut Holes, Seared Diver Scallops, Brisket Burger, Pork Loin, Red Snapper - As a self proclaimed "foodie" from the Atlanta area I will admit that my expectations are a bit high. However, when you are paying $25-$30 per entree there are certain standards that need to be met. The food itself was satisfactory, I ordered the seared diver scallops which I found to be bland and the pasta that was served under it was cold and tasteless. Another member of my party ordered the brisket burger. She had ordered it to be cooked medium rare and it came out looking like it had been charred it was so well done. The caramelized onions on top were so overpowering that it was difficult to even taste the meat at all. Another member of my party ordered the pork and the last ordered the red snapper. Both dishes were nice, I don't know that they were worth the price, but they at least were cooked correctly. With all of that being said, the food was the best part of the experience. Our service was horrendous. It was the type of service you would expect at an Applebees or a Shoney's. And it was probably even worse than that. First off, we made a reservation at 8pm for my friend's birthday. We waited until 8:25 until we were seated WITH a reservation. I made the reservation on OpenTable and noted that it was a member of my party's birthday, this was not even acknowledged and she had to listen and wonder why we did nothing special for her as the table next to us was recognized as a birthday table. Furthermore, the waiter brought us a charcuterie board as well as a cheese plate and explained NOTHING. He dropped off the plate and walked away, we had to ask him to explain what the cheese were and he told us nothing about them. He hardly even knew what they were. As we ordered, we had to repeat ourselves multiple times because the waiter was paying attention to a girl at the next table. After we completed our orders, he would ask each person "is that all?" which made us feel uncomfortable. The worst part was that he would ask us to pick up our own plates and give him our glasses for refills. It was an all around awful experience. I will certainly go back at least once to try again. I realize that this may have been "an off night" and that they are just starting to get into their flow as a new restaurant. I was just very disappointed because I was so excited and had such high hopes for a new local, organic restaurant in the area. I hope that they can get their act together. read more

The best food and beautiful atmosphere. The lunch menu is on point and their chicken and waffles are to die for!!! The chicken was crispy and cooked to perfection. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a celebratory dinner at Acre last night after moving our youngest child into college. Our server Logan was topnotch. It was our first time at Acre, and as soon as we told him that, he shared with us a bit about the history of the restaurant. He was knowledgeable about the extensive wine list which could easily please any wine enthusiast. Our dinners were delicious, equivalent to the top restaurants in Manhattan. Although we were stuffed after our dinner, we couldn't pass up the peach and blueberry cake with vanilla ice cream. Great food, beautifully decorated, detailed and knowledgable service, and a five-star experience. read more

Stopped by for lunch after reading the Yelp reviews. My husband had the "that'll fix it". It was a luscious pile of comfort food goodness. Biscuit on the bottom, piled up with mashed potatoes, brisket, gravy, fried egg, and bits of bacon. They were right...it fixed it! Lol. One person CAN eat it all, but they shouldn't. Haha. I had the brisket burger. It was good, too, but we have a restaurant at home in Florence that does it better with homemade mayo and ketchup, so I was harder to impress. Now that both kids are attending AU, I'm sure we will explore all Acre has to offer! read more

I was pretty impressed with the spinach strawberry salad. High quality blue cheese, bacon, strawberries, walnuts, dressing...well it was just perfect, actually! I also liked the tomato soup and pimento cheese slider. Service was a little slow despite our group dining early in the evening. I was in the mood for a light dinner and this fit the bill and was reasonable for the quality (~$15 for soup & salad). The entrees sounded nice and are a bit pricey, so I can see myself returning again for a special occasion. read more

The food was pretty amazing! Our group ordered all of the side dishes (co-ops) and a few of the starters (Cesar salad, pimento cheese dip, and gnocchi). We also ordered the chocolate and key lime desserts. Everything was great, everyone loved their food, and the ambiance was upscale and yet relaxed at the same time. The wine was also good and our server was awesome! I wish I had gotten her name because she was exceptional! The only negative thing I have to say is that the food is very pricy. None of us (recent grads) could afford an entree! Probably won't go back for a while just because of the price. read more

Best place to eat in Auburn. The menu is updated according to the seasons, the meals are always cooked perfectly and the service is great too. A must do if you are passing through. read more

So so good. To a reviewer who wondered how they can stay afloat in a college town, adults live here also and don't want to eat wings with kids 1/2 their age (and likely their sitters, yes I have run into mine) when they go out with friends and no kids! The atmosphere is nice, rustic but not kitschy, it feels like a nice house with smaller rooms. The bar area is small, I would definitely get reservations. Attire is from nicer casual to dressy. Now the food, David Bancroft is introducing so many different and unique items to the area, pickled grapes anyone? :) I have traveled the world and the states (look at my reviews) and I would put this up against any of the places I have been. I order appetizers and small plates usually because I want to try so many things. The pimento cheese and paprika "chips" are great (and I had plenty of chips, took them home and they were still crisp from the fridge a couple of days later. The chili they use in the chili and tamales is spicy. The bread plate and Dixie picnic appetizer are great. The tamales with sweet potato masa are great and very filing. The brisket burger (available on the lunch menu and if you ask at night) is tdf! Bone marrow is limited each night, so order if you can, perfect on the crusty bread and with sweet pickled onions to add on top as well. Very good. The smoked Gouda grit cake is an excellent side. I haven't been to brunch yet, but I hear it is amazing. read more

This was my first visit to the bar. The restaurant wasn't packed but I could see the bartender was busy making drinks for the restaurant. I patiently waited after five minutes no menu I started to become disappointed. I finally received my drink after sitting at the bar for ten minutes. Unacceptable. I place my order with e bartender before I could finish speaking he begins to walk off. After realizing I wasn't done with my order he leans back toward me with attitude gets the rest of my order and places it. The food comes out and at least it was cooked to perfection. The spinach salad was a little under dressed but that was a simple fix. All in all they need to work with there bartending staff. Your bartender should be the best personality personnel that you have. He sure wasn't. read more

Our favorite place in town. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Burger night on Tuesdays is great. They also have a great brunch menu. The chicken and waffles is great. Also, don't skip dessert! read more

Acre is one of my favorite places to eat ever. You look at some of the things on the menu and you think to yourself, "What on earth???" But then you order it and you eat it and it's the best thing you've ever put in your mouth. They make everything in house, which includes smoking and curing all meats. The environment is lovely and the service is great. It's a little pricey, but it's excellent for special occasions and Sunday brunch. read more

Hands down best restaurant in Auburn. Amazing food, amazing staff, and never seen a resturaunt honor bottomless mimosas so literally.

Great atmosphere and awesome food. This place is a must visit every football season. The food is a twist on southern cuisine, some seafood, and random other items like Mexican tamales. Chef Bancroft is always coming up with new ideas. Excellent service read more

We have wanted to try this place since it opened. The building is beautiful and we loved the decor. Started off with the bread tray appetizer and it was ok. Two types of bread and two styles of butter and pimento and cheese spread. My wife had the vegetable sampler and asked to swap out one of the selections. We didn't know there was an up charge for substituting until we saw the bill. Not a big deal but it would have been nice to be told. I had the beef tenderloin and ordered it medium. When it arrived it was cooked more toward well done than medium. Again, not a big deal but not what I ordered. The sauce on the steak was excellent! Based on the reviews for Acre, we were excited to try this restaurant. While we really liked the building and decor, the meal did not warrant the price we paid. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and excellent food! The staff was very friendly. Best place to dine in auburn by far!!!!!

I was looking for some unique food and a relaxing atmosphere and I found it here. Although the lunch menu was limited it's still offered a decent variety of flavors. When you enter the restaurant the staff was extremely friendly and helpful and we were waited on right away. We ordered an appetizer and main entrée. When the food came the presentation made it look even more delicious. Everything was nicely laid out and I thought the portions were large. We had the BLT and the Brisket with Biscuit and gravy. If you are looking for some cafeteria food then this is not the place but if you want something unique and flavorful than this is the place. We enjoyed every bite of the food and we will definitely come back to this restaurant. I would recommend anyone to try this one out. Look forward to having dinner here one night. read more

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Had drinks and an appetizer at Acre last weekend. Bar service was fantastic! Charles was very helpful in choosing a cocktail and beer.

This place is amazing!! It's not as pricy as some other reviews lead on. The head chef is absolutely fantastic, everything is fresh and local, and they even cure their meats in house. You can spend a lot if you want to, but there are some really reasonable menu options. In my opinion, everything is very reasonably priced considering what you're getting. I went there with my parents and we had the special (a delicious amberjack fish head with potatoes and ciabatta), three appetizers, a glass of wine, another main course (duck), and a coffee creme brûlée. All of it was around $110 without a tip. That's about $37 a person before tip and we have been eating the food for days since. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone who wants a fabulous meal and this place is now the only restaurant my parents want to go to in Auburn. read more

We went to Acre on my College son's recommendation. I had no idea what to expect. Was pleasantly surprised. Decor and ambience are lovely. Service was fast and our waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu. I was a little disappointed that there were not a few healthier or less 'heavy' options on the menu which may be just me as I am not very familiar with Southern fare. We started with the Goat Cheese Guacamole - made to order....Yum!, which is served with deep fried paprika chips which were nice, but were too oily and rich, but tasted great with the bread board. I had the Chandeleur Gumbo starter as my main which was the perfect portion size. My athlete son had the Salmon and he left feeling full! The restaurant was busy but we never felt rushed by our waiter to move on with each course so he could 'turn the table over'. We had a leisurely and very nice dinner together. Would def. go again, and after looking around to see what other people were ordering think I will try the Supper Sampler dish as a started to share with the table. Price point OK. Was surprised to see Valet service... read more

Very delicious. My girlfriends fried chicken was the best she's ever had. My beef brisket was very good. The design of the restaurant is warm and authentic, even the bathroom was impressive. read more