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Oakland Map: À CôtéÀ Côté Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine French Tapas
Hours Sun-Tues 5:30-10pm; Wed-Thurs 5:30-11pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-midnight
Address
5478 College Ave
Location At Taft Ave, Around Town
Reservations Limited reservations accepted
Phone 510/655-6469
Web site www.acoterestaurant.com
Prices Small plates $8-$16
Credit Cards MC, V

Frommer's Review

Jack and Daphne Knowles look to chef Matthew Colgan to serve up superb rustic Mediterranean-inspired small plates at this loud, festive, and warmly lit joint. A "limited reservations" policy means there's usually a long wait during prime dining hours, but once seated, you can join locals in a nosh fest featuring the likes of croque-monsieur; pommes frites with aioli; wood-oven cooked mussels in Pernod; grilled pork tenderloin with creamy polenta, and pancetta; and cheese plates -- and wash it down with Belgian ales, perky cocktails, or excellent by-the-glass or -bottle selections from the great wine list. Note: The heated and covered outdoor seating area tends to be quieter.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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