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(510) 655-6469
5478 College Ave
Oakland,
CA
94618
37.842
-122.2513
Neighborhood: Rockridge
What People Are Saying About A Cote
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – One part seasonal small plates, one part extensive wine list and two parts boisterous chatter make a festive A Cote cocktail. Digging into shared servings of pomegranate chicken and apple tart, diners have to shout at each other over the constant clinking of glasses and clicking of forks. Still, they linger for hours in private nooks, at communal tables and on the heated patio, filling the warmly-lit restaurant with lively noise into the night.
07/12/07
Disrepectful Manager. Terrible Service!
by farideh at Citysearch
i was overcharged by $428.00 and the restaurant mgr. whose name is Jeff told me that it was my problem and that I had to take it up with my bank myself. then he accused me of slander for saying that the restaurant had overcharged me. i sent him my bank statement to prove that there was in fact an overcharge of $428 but he did not care and hung up the phone on me. i cant believe that someone in hospitality would behave in this ill and disrespectful manner.
04/10/07
TERRIBLE time at A Cote
by vjmehta at Citysearch
We went to A Cote last night hoping to celebrate my wife's promotion in style. Instead, we were treated to a never-ending disaster. To begin with, we had to ask for water three times before our waitress bothered to bring us some. We asked for a full, rich red wine to go with our food, and the wine she recommended was about as light as red wines come, and I had to fish out a small piece of cork floating in my glass. The pace of the meal was downright bizarre, with a half-hour plus gap between two of our appetizers. Several things we ordered never arrived at all, though our waitress seemed indifferent to this, shrugging and smiling. The quality of the food was generally good, but many items were not described correctly. All in all, a terrible and disappointing experience. If you want small plates, go to Cesar on Piedmont or Pizzaiolo instead!!
03/25/07
Overpriced, overseasoned, overhyped.
by ckyelland at Citysearch
I've been to A Cote a few times, and have desperately hoped for a better experience each time, but frankly I just give up. The cocktails and atmosphere are nice (the cucumber cocktail is heavenly), and the curtained back patio has the potential to be a romantic summertime treat, but this in no way makes up for the neglectful service, mediocre to below-average plates, and inflated Rockridge price tag attached to the whole experience.
- Pros: Ambiance, inventive cocktails
- Cons: Overpriced, mediocre to below-average food, neglectful service
The Details on A Cote
Save Time:
With the Rockridge BART station just three blocks away, leave the car at home (and fully enjoy the wine list and cocktails to boot).
When to Go:
To avoid the walk-in hordes waiting for a table during peak hours, opt for one of A Cote's few reservations for early or late seating.
Know Before You Go:
Like the menu, A Cote's wine list is largely French and Italian, with occasional forays into Spain, Greece, Portugal, and even Slovenia.
The Extras:
Join the mailing list to be notified of winemaker dinners, cheese seminars and other special events.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Family Style Dining, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
