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

Nothing special , I think that since this was Auburn's first real quality (non franchise) eatery the locals over hyped it. Good food but for that 30$ a plate price tag I would hope so. Not a bad place but nothing special whatsoever. I think we have all had a steak with green beans and mashed potatoes before . Not a groundbreaking menu. read more

Had Acre for New Years Eve Dinner last night, mistake. They had only one salad and two entrees to choose from. It took 30 minutes for my girlfriend to get her drink and the restaurant was seemingly not crowded. Once we finally received our meal the portions were so small we left there still feeling hungry and very unsatisfied. There were no prices on the menu which is to be expected at most decent restaurants. However, when I received my bill I was truly shocked to see that our total was $220 Two entrees and two drinks. This is my third and final time eating at Acre. Happy New Year! read more

David Bancroft is Superman when it comes to food!

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

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

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

Took forever for them to seat us in an empty Restaurant. Took forever for them to take our drink order. Still Haven't taken our order after an hours worth of waiting. Will never be back. read more

We were a little disappointed with this place. We read the online menu before we arrived and were looking forward to trying their bone marrow. Well, they didn't serve it for the time being. Ok, no big deal, so we tried mostly the other appetizers and we're pleased with the food, just weren't thrilled with the atmosphere. It's a shame when you go to a nicer restaurant and have to listen to a bunch of chuckleheads clap and hoop and holler at a tv above the bar. News flash guys, the players can't hear you cheering so pipe down. But, our service was impeccable so that was nice. Maybe go on a school night. read more

Best food around! Love the beer selection. Will be back again and again. The staff was absolutely amazing and the bartender was very friendly, but in a not creepy way. 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

Acre is a good restaurant but based on the chef, the press clippings and the prices it should really be great. They have a good limited menu and I'd recommend folks try em, I'm just not sure they wow you enough to go back. I get that farm to table infers less selection but 8 entrees with 4 being fish seems like a weak effort. Their unique Southern appetizers are the strong suit of the menu and you could make a meal out of few of those if the main courses don't appeal. I'm not disappointed in Acre but I want more from it. read more

Was suggested we visit by my sister who lives in Auburn. Spot on with the recommendation. Started with the pimento cheese app, delicious. I had the Grilled Salmon Salad, which not only looked beautiful, but it was delicious as well. The greens were fresh, and the Salmon was cooked to perfection. The wife ordered This Should Fix It!! I was left thinking that was what I should've ordered, because it is a winner. Great place to grab a bite to eat if you ever venture down around The Plains of Alabama! 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

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.

Great food, and a perfect place to have a relaxed midweek business dinner. I had the duck - it was perfect. Highly recommended.

Food was not good. The meat and three was terrible. The service was rotten. They need some leadership in this place. It started out good but not my last visit. read more

Had the opportunity to have dinner here with a colleague on a business trip. Couldn't have been happier with the experience. The atmosphere is fantastic, with several different dining areas, each of which very inviting and comfortable. The wine selection was great, with an extensive list of options. We didn't have an appetizer, but we both really enjoyed the entrees (Snapper and Beef Tenderloin). Presentation and taste were both perfect. Very attentive service, too! read more

One of the best establishments in Auburn with the absolute best food you can find. Wide variety of food that is always fresh and rotating. A must go in Auburn. 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

I went there for their New Years Eve dinner, and had an absolute great evening out! Live music, (FREE) Valet, Warm ambiance, Excellent service, food was amazing! We have been a few other time and always enjoyed it. One small note... "chicken fried Chicken" is actually just Fried Chicken. read more