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� C�te in Oakland is a two star French restaurant. It's been awarded the 10 Best SF Small Plates award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features a full bar, brunch, valet parking, lunch, and fine wines. This restaurant is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food well executed.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Our waitress really made an effort to make sure that we were enjoying our food, and especially the wine. French fries are pretty good and steak is good quality. Cute place...nice ambiance
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in my neighborhood. It's very chill, but high end. The acoustics are terrific, you can hear every word. I've had a great time there on dates, or with a group....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last night . Great food and pretty reasonably priced I think (at least compared to the city). The mushroom soup is to die for (and you might if you think about the calories), the mussels...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the muscles! Yummy! I'm still thinking about it..hmmmmm. I'm hungry. Also try the flat bread pizza. They don't call it a pizza though. They have a fancy smancy name for it. Do not try the qual...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and service!! Everyone was very attentive and kind and eager to help with suggestions. The food was delicious. Loved the atmosphere--dim lighting, cozy decor. I can't wait to go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place! Great service and great food. Portions aren't for the come-hungry-leave-happy type with big appetites, so beware!Boyfriend and I came here on a double date with our friends....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always love eating at this place. Amazing food, colorful drinks and great service! A great place to celebrate your best friend's birthday! Nice patio in back. Great atmosphere. What more do you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This unassuming restaurant has been on my radar for a few years since reading that the former chef is now cooking at a great place in Portland that I like. We were roaming around Rockridge on a recent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I love this place. What a perfect place to spend a few hours with friends or SO filling your belly with really good food and wine with great atmosphere and fabullous service. My tip: The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've enjoyed Acote for years! Ideal for dates and great conversation with friends. I wouldn't recommend with kids, although the staff is very kind.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A wonderfully splendid place that I can't wait to go back to! We were warmly received for a Monday night dinner in quiet Rockridge. Even on Monday, the place was reasonably full, but had a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We'll be BARTing our @sses back across the bay specifically to eat dinner here.And that, good Yelpers, is high praise indeed from a pair who sometimes balk at the PITA involved with navigating to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love A Cote I really do, mussels with pernod, pommes frites with aioli, little gem salad, and Mikey the mixologists most fabulous cocktails. Things have changed though - blame it on the economy,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am truly sick of eating mediocre overpriced meals in the East Bay. If only their mussels had been fresher, the wine been better, and the lentils cooked properly. But, they weren't. It was just okay.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, I'm impressed, charmed and completely satisfied:Mikey is back - bartenders who know you on first-name basis Service with a smile - alwaysThe menu was a great mix of flavors at a reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh cote, I always enjoy the food here but they need to work on the service. I refer specifically to the hostess that was working on Saturday, 8/22. She was not very deft in the way she handled the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went here the other night and the hostess chose to seat her friends ahead of us even though we had been waiting for 15min and her friends just walked in the door. Then we were delayed another 15 min...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A gorgeous night for patio dining - garden setting - table for four.Share or no share, you will order several items on the menu. Excellent servers who love serving as a team rather than 'let me get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote has one of the most beautiful bars in the whole bay area. I've had dinner there on occasion, but more times than not, I'll grab a seat at the bar. The bartenders, Michael and Mike, are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved from Oakland to LA about a year ago and still have fond memories of A Cote which was my favorite East Bay restaurant...There really isn't one single thing that stands out about A Cote...but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Superb, delicious, affordable, fun, great bar, great service and efficiently run, interesting wine list, our first choice in the east bay for a solid night out every time!
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
".... i was sleeping so good up in dat bed last night i was dreamin i was a large piece of hard-crusted bread, and thomas jane wus dippin me in dat yummmie mussscule juice they serve... aa-oooh...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A group of 4 of us went before a concert at the GreekThe staff was attentive and knowledgeable. We bought along a couple of bottle of wine, one sparkler and a red, they knew just when to serve each,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little tapas place that's good for groups. We went for a birthday party and shared a few plates that were unmemorable. The price wasn't too bad and the company was enjoyable so I had a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed a wonderful evening of dining, drinks and friends.We where seated in the patio area next to fountain. Ambiance went well with the weather.Cocktails where delicious, variety ingredients mixed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WAH! A'Cote- what happened to you??? You were once my spot- when I was single and childless my best friend and I were found often at your bar- sampling the good food and wine, laughing and enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Creative tapas menu, but it's noisy, very dark... and crowded. My friend and I squeezed in on the long communal table to share a few playful dishes. I'd pass on the squash blossoms but the mussels...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wine selection here is amazing! The manager came to our table and described some of his favorites and we went with his recommendations...perfect and affordable. He perfectly matched our wine with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and good ambiance. It's tapas restaurant, so it's good to go with a group and share many dishes as possible. The place has a nice outdoor patio seating in the back of the restaurant (with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location on the Rockridge street front. Nice setting inside...in addition to sidewalk seating perfect for those warm Oakland summer days. The private booths and balcony in the back look like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been here, but this is one of those resturants you cannot forget. 4.5 Stars!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, went to A Cote, the ambiance was nice...although a little bit darker for 7pm. Portions are small, but they notified us about that. Staff was super helpful and nice. The food was ok...price was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I quite liked the decor of A Cote. It seemed very cozy, fashionable, and a place to have a good conversation. This is a tapas style restaurant with small portions, so expect to share family style with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to put a finger on the special ambiance this little place has. It was getting late one saturday night, and my boyfriend and I were running out of places to look for something to eat (anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner a while back. The atmosphere would have been quaint and cozy had it not been so crowded! Our party of five waited about 45 minutes for a table, and spent most of that time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here for years, and am never let down by the food, service, or ambiance. Great for occasions, dates, or just a special night out, A Cote always seems to leave me satisfied and even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite East Bay restaurant, hands down! I have yet to have a small plate here that disappoints, although I always order the mussels, frites, and flatbread. The wine list is great, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back and I had to write a review. If you are looking for really fresh and simply prepared food, than this is the place for you. We had the pommes frites (really good), Mussels (whoa really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Skimming the menu outside the shop, I was persuaded by an entering patron who saw me reading -- "you won't be disappointed," he assured me. I was initially deterred by the exotic descriptions on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent excellent meal. Made reservations for five and scored the big table by the window. We had two kinds of flatbread -- sausage and lemony broccoli, french fries (with mayo!), squash blossoms...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOve this place.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth The Wait, Trip to Oakland: For incredible french-style tapas, head to the Rock Ridge BART stop and walk to A Cote. The mussels are incredible, and the cheese choices make me very happy. If the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After having tried a bunch of restaurants in the downtown Oakland area, we wanted to go somewhere else for dinner before going to a concert at the Paramount Theater. This place came highly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious flat breads. I had a chance to try almost everything on their menu because a friend treated us out. The ambiance is lovely, and I would love to come back. The meat dishes are tiny.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a fun selection of cocktails and wines by the glass (including flights) and delicious, non-pretentious (but interesting) food. Cozy ambiance, too. All around, my favorite place on College Ave....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is also my favorite place in the East Bay for solo dining. I had a great dinner at the bar last night: crispy frogs' legs with basil remoulade, grilled flat-iron steak with a cardoon-potato...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My indulgence has found a home. This small plates bistro has shed the Mediterranean opulence in its decor while retaining the depth of flavor of the cuisine and languorous ambiance optimal for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there last week for dinner with an other foodie. We had a great time. Everything was off the hook. We had Fried Sardines. I would have never tried this at home but I now have a great idea to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best things about A Cote and other tapas type restaurants like it, is the opportunity to try a ton of different dishes. I love how my taste buds are constantly entertained by refreshing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote's cuisine is plate-licking tasty and the ambiance is so romantic, but don't expect to get full on their dainty portions. I came with a group of coworkers and we plowed through each dish like it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the ambiance, the food, and the service. Classic french cuisine with small plates to share family style. Excellent wine selection and I highly recommend it to friends traveling to the east bay.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love A Cote...honestly it is one of my favorite EB eateries but our relationship didn't start out that way...I actually attempted to eat here several times and was denied because I was not clever...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's one of me and my boyfriend's favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. We've been several times in the last 3 months and every time was superb. Great atmosphere, delicious food, friendly service,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been here many times and never had a "bad meal". LOVE the mussles! YUM! The manhattens are good - with real maraschino cherries. Love that. Not a huge fan of the wine list - it is different and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Who wants another dating metaphor?* Yeah, I never get tired of those either.So A Cote is that educated, handsome, witty fellow that all your friends love. He puts on a fantastic show, doesn't he?...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Drinks rock, nice selection of whiskey. The bartenders get it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like A Cote. I would give it 4.5 stars if I could.I came here on a Friday night for a retirement party. We sat outside and the weather was perfect. The heat lamps were turned on for us. I believe...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place!!! It somehow pulls off the extremely romantic candlelit vibe without making you feel like a loser if you happen to to pop in with your single and fabulous girlfriends. I've visited...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good pomme frites- I was eyeballing the ones that fell on the table top. Our server was really friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was pretty. Our food came promptly and most of it was good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite fancy restaurant in the Berkeley/Oakland area. The large order of the pommes frites is a great deal and tastes delicious with the aioli. I don't know how helpful this review will...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum yum. A Cote is our go-to place for delicious food and drinks for celebratory occasions. the cocktails are divine, the food, pleasing, and all in all the experience is worth the price. make...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a half-redneck couple, cucumbers in drinks seems like a strange idea, but when our newly-hired friend Cyn suggested it, we were hooked. El Pepino-fo sho!!The food is awesome, no doubt, but we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a small, quaint restaurant, and there's nothing spectacular about the service. You're really here for the food. When I went, my partner and I ordered a half-plate of pommes frites, the mussels,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote does it right.The food is great - I've been here several times and I've never been disappointed. The staff is great, veering a little toward over-the-top at times, especially when discussing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not sure why it's taken me so long to review this place...it's a small restaurant and they only take opentable reservations for 6pm. not sure how many slots they have for that, but i think for the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You ever have a friend in the Mafia? Yeah, well me neither..But I do know someone that is on staff here at 'A Cote' and let me just take you back to a famous moment from Goodfellas to give you an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Years ago, when I first moved to San Francisco, I got a job in the Oakland hills. At Christmas and birthday time, A Cote gift certificates were widely given as gifts. I have [sadly] had a gift...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner was ok, but we had issues with the noise and comfort of the setting. Food was ok, but seemed a bit heavy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the atmosphere--especially the outside patio. Like getting drinks here and a snack (good fries, good cheese plates). But for dinner, I don't think the food is good enough or worth the price...coq...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are some menu items that are very good, some just OK. The menu is limited in entree, and mostly meat of course. The atmosphere is nice, the people that work there are good, some of the patrons...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply my favorite restaurant on the planet. It has everything a restaurant should be: romantic ambiance, neighborhood vibe, excellent service, fantastic seasonal food, fabulous wine list, and great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be madly in love with A Cote, and I must say there are still things I love about it. They have a rockin' cheese plate-the figs are to die for, and if you ask for a little bit extra of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this is one of my favorite places to hang out. I live in Walnut Creek, but frequently take BART over the hill to get my fill of A Cote. This is a wine bar that also does small plates. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote was my introduction to the food scene in the East Bay, and, for me, it has become the standard by which I rate other restaurants here. It strikes a balance between comfort food and high-end...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so in love with A Cote. This is my favorite restaurant in the Rockridge area. The food is sooo good, and and the portions are perfect for sharing on a nice night. The restaurant at first glance...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for drinks after dinner. Place was busy (a good sign), bartender was attentive. Love the El Pepito martini and fries, always why we stop here.Entertaining story:Sat down at the bar when misc...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While doing my research on where to host my perfect Birthday Dinner Party for my dear friends, I made a list of criteria that had to be met: 1. A restaurant that can supply lots of good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here about a year ago, and the menu has obviously been tweaked since then. Perusing their menu online, however, makes me want to come back for an update!Chose this restaurant on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a girlfriend get together. They don't take reservations during certain times so I made one of my friends go early to grab us a table. The setting was really nice and we were seated in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aaron's Big Eat East Bay: 100 Things to Try Before You Diehttp://www.yelp.com/list/the-big-eat-east-bay-100-things-to-try-before-you-die-oakland#12 - Mussels and pommes frites from A Cote(En France,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not too sure but i think their menu changes every week or so. this is one of my favorite places to come and relax after a hard day of work or just to catch up with a friend. unfortunately i never...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I came here around 8:45 on a Sunday night and the place was packed! The hostess told us the wait would be about 40 minutes, and since this WAS our Valentines Day dinner we decided we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The mussels here are to die for. I would make love to them if I could. No one likes mussels more than I do and these are the shizzle. It would be nice if the daily menu offered more variety, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite east bay restaurant. As other have mentioned, the mussels are amazing. I just love the presentation and amazingly tasty, share-able small plates. Going with a group of 4 or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
like most of the other reviewers, i'm rather fond of a cote as well. it's a nice, cozy spot for a dinner with a good friend or two, and it's even more appropriate for a relaxing date with your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'll add another positive review to A Cote's pile. I loved this place so much that I signed up for yelp just so I could write this review (but I had been thinking about it for a long time,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If money's not on your mind, A Cote is a great place to go. Tapas style cali/french cuisine, and they do a great job with it. This place will be busy any night of the week and I'd suggest making...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Loved this little neighborhood place. The food was great, and the service was even better. We shared a butter lettuce salad with avocado and grapefruit. It was delightfully fresh, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cross the Bay using BART, being sure not to run afoul of law enforcement. Don't want to have someone taser me with a shotgun. I arrive without mishap to find a line of people waiting to enter A...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty solid but it didn't wow me or have me yearning to go back for more. My friend and I went for dinner and were seated on the back patio which, even though covered and heated for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE A Cote's Mussels! I have never craved any one food item as much as I crave them. I think they put Pernod in the sauce. Order the mussels with some bread and it's a FANTASTIC meal. Drinks are so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So normally I would have no reason to go to this place. It's pretty expensive and waaaaaaay more upscale than I'm used to. But my girlfriend got a gift card for here so I figured maybe for once I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fun place to go! The place is very small and the menu is too. Lots of yummy small plates to share. I am a vegetarian and didn't feel they had a lot of options that were not starchy. My meat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere...very comfortable...great service..tapas style--great drinks....try the gin/cucumber drink..very refreshing...will definitely go back
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a cute date place! Bring lots of cash to celebrate a special occasion with your bf/gf! This place is packed, but provides a cozy, intimate ambiance with dim lighting and candles.We ordered small...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to dine with friends when you want a fun but cozy, upscale but not stuffy atmosphere. Good food, nice decor, quality drinks. We bring our outside-east-bay friends here a lot, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I thought it was rather funny that they made a few of us wait for tables, as if the place was slammed. When we were seated in the back area, there were 10 empty tables...at least....
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my money, (and it is pricey) just about the best resturant in the East Bay...on a par with Rivoli). I hate the long communal table and the back room when it is chilly outside is horrible, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what else can I say....Believe the hype. Very relaxing atmosphere, wonderful drinks and amazing food. We had the arugula salad, the mussels and the quail. Every dish was complex and savory. What...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a regular place for me - very consistent good food and drink. Highly recommend the mussels and flatbread. And Tommy the bartender knows how to make a great, well-crafted drink. The wait can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I had a wonderful dinner here. We came late and were served with no problem. The quail was amazing! It was such a great atmosphere and we will definitely be back!
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another fav of mine, great place to go on date and sit in the back garden in the summer time. The food is always wonderful here and so is the service.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The back story to my visit to A Cote involves my tendency to keep the hours of an insomniac, thus writing reviews at 5:30 in the morning. The back story behind that is that I'm currently on winter...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not much of a foodie and my tastes are generally easy to please -- but that being said, I was thoroughly charmed with A Cote. The atmosphere inside was cozy and inviting with intimate atmospheric...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I'm a very simple man. I keep all things in my life simple. I like going to restaurants like Red Robin, or Nick's Family Restaurant, or the Crepes Cafe. Nice, little places with delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what to say. My first experience here was amazing and my most recent was subpar. Rather than sitting here and trashing a place that I loved I would like to make a recommendation that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid small plate French bistro in Oakland with a fine bar. Stopped in for a early dinner at the bar on Friday night. Overall the cocktails and wine were well crafted and the food quite good for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really really love this place. The food is the best. The service is the best. The drinks are the best. It is simply the best.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great find on College Ave! We have been here many times, and continue to love it. Besides the first course, salt cod fritters, being terribly under seasoned, the meal was impeccable. We could not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can be hard to get into but worth it.Really good food and smart pairings. Seems like anything you pick goes well with anything else. Portions are not large but the quality is superlative. You'll spend...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say about this place is that they must put something in the mussels because I have been dreaming about them ever since my first visit, where I had to hold myself back from licking the bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote was the perfect place for a great holiday meal; it was cozy, dark mood lighting, with a community (they have a couple community tables) feel to it. The waitstaff are amazing, the food even...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars.I had no expectations going here. I thought we were just stopping in to have a drink and talk cakes. But alas, we were suckered into having dinner by A Cote's illustrious pastry chef (Hi...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bland butternut squash ravioli. Arugula salad with pecorino and apples was OFF. Pear and gorgonzola flatbread was delish!Head waiter came up from behind unannounced and shoved a plate into my elbow to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote is a charming, beautifully designed restaurant which, most importantly, serves delicious food. After hearing my friend gush about this place, I had pretty high expectations going in. Well,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night was my first time dining at A Cote and it was absolutely wonderful. Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere, wonderful ambiance, excellent service and superb food! The highlight of our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of many great places on college ave...with plenty of parking EVERYWHERE! Ok - I'm lying. Bring some hiking boots. But the food here IS good. We were lucky enough to be seated in the covered...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall I liked the place. I'd definitely go back. The downside here is that the tables are spaced really close together, so it's hard for the waitstaff to get around. Also the tables are a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a great dining destination. Still fun and good but maybe we caught them on an off Friday night.Positives: what lousy economy? Bar is happening but get there early. Fun date place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great date place. Amazing wine list, beautiful atmosphere, and every dish is perfect (and I have been here at least 4 or 5 times). Loses one star for a lack of lighter choices. They do have salads,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the food was ok but i didn't see, feel or taste what the 4 and 5 star reviewers did. maybe because i'm still hungry? i don't know. we had a spinach salad, chicory salad, duck liver pate, big order of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
come here for a nice, relax, romantic, unpretentious dinner with friends or spouse to catch up on things. Romantic dark environment quickly sets you in a good mood. I like baked mussels, merquez flat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food/Restaurant = 4 starsHostess = 2 stars... she just seemed constantly confused. When we asked how long it would be to seat a party of four on Friday night she said about 45 minutes, so we asked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents took us here for my birthday. They have great outdoor seating complete with fountain and lovely horticulture. The wine list is extensive and the tapas were delicious. We went in June...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here once and would like to return. Everything we ordered was consistently very good. The ambience is nice too.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
**UPDATE***I am revising this from a 5-star to a 1-star rating. I had been so into A Cote for the last year that I thought, hey, what a great place for my birthday party! So, I made a reservation for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
per natasha s' review "...for the love of god, bring your date HERE"(http://www.yelp.com/biz/a-cote-oakland#hrid:6DGx6X3HFlT3kFm2EEpISA)and being good at following instructions, i set up a romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really liked the food here. smaller portions with large flavors. this is citron's little brother, but i think with a bigger punch. the desserts are yummy. also, you've got to admire a place with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite! Everything is great. If I could give more than 5-stars, I would. Definitely prefer the outdoor patio and have no problem hanging out at the bar for an hour, if need be, to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Years of exhaustive R&D have proven that A Cote's pommes frites AKA french fries are the best on the planet. This excellent date destination has a fine bar, nice rear patio area, and of course is in a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent venue. sit in back, way in the back and enjoy the room with the very diverse wine list. The food is good, but the mussels are to DIE for. Get them and enjoy.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our family of four go to A Cote at least once every other week, because the kids love the fries (bring your own ketch-up!) and the adults like the drinks and the French style tapas. The dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for V-day dinner. It was nice, little waiting area, bar full but we ordered drinks while we waited for our table, which we made a reservation for. It is kind of cramped but romantic. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The mussels. The pommes frites! The ambiance. The wait to get in:(Really nice place to come to hang/eat with friends. Would be a great romantic dinner also... I'm waiting.Some of the menu items are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second visit to A Cote and this place is definitely a winner! Everything we had was absolutely delicious (except the lobster mushroom flatbread): Mussels pommes frites Pierre Robert...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is awesome. I have not one negative thing to say. I would highlight it all and tell you how awesome it is.... but I don't feel like writing an essay on awesome right now....... and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made a reservation on OpenTable just a few hours before actually going to dinner, and they had everything prepared even though my friend and I arrived a little early. That scored brownie points in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been to A Cote twice. The first time we were seated facing a wall -- arguably the worst seats in the house -- but this was made up for by the charm of our waitress Charlotte, whom my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the BEST restaurant in the East Bay!I have been coming here for years and I have never had bad service or a foul meal. The only thing I would change is the size of the plates... I know they're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe a 4.3 review?Friends and I went for my birthday last month and it was deliciouso. The steak and fries were great, and the drinks were good. Our waitress accidentally brought us the wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After two visits to A Cote in the past month, I waver between 3 and 4 stars...With a large party, at a big comfortable table on the whimsically charming outdoor patio, served by a consummate pro named...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Acote is amazing. I need to come back again so that I can actually eat more than a nibble of each plate.I came here to celebrate a birthday party with a party of 12. We ordered almost...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A� CA�tA� is the perfect place to go for a late-night dinner. While most places around it may be emptying out, A� CA�tA� still has a lively crowd. The atmosphere is cozy, complete with rustic tables, low...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote is a short jaunt from my house. I met a friend here one night after class, I'm so glad that there is a restaurant with great food open later than 9 pm on a weekday. I haven't been here in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, lively place to go when you are thinking to yourself, "Jesus Christ, does everyone in the East Bay go to bed at 9:00pm?" A Cote is always buzzing with activity and has a great late night crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am definitely a fan. The prices can make it some place I consider an indulgence for a full dinner ($120 for 3 small plates, 5 cocktails and tip) but for a light bite to eat it's more manageable....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place and it had great ambiance. The fries were YUMMY!!! I haven't gone back in a few years and I think I will soon!
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to eat dinner at this restaurant. I've heard great things about this place and it did not disappoint. When we arrived, we were told that we were placed at the end of a community table. Basically,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to A Cote 4 times in the last few months. I live in the neighborhood, so I frequent many of the nearby restaurants too. A Cote is on par with Citron, Garibaldi's and even Olivetto, in my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! Ambiance is perfect for a group of people or a date. I must say though, if it's a one-on-one date, it may feel a little awkward because the lighting is very very low, so make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a couple of girlfriends. We were seated within 5 min. of our reservations. Its small plates - and almost everything was really good. Scallops were better than the salmon. Things...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, where do I begin? I will never return back here....NEVER!!! worth reading and knowing.....We were celebrating a birthday dinner, for party of 8.(We had a reservation for 3 and they were willing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
---------- i ordered a flight of southwest french wines @ $20. one of the four was ok. the rest were just not good wines. not spoiled, just not good. our waitress didn't ask my opinion until...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I came here for our anniversary. The food was great, drinks were great....dessert was AMAZING! The peach ice cream was amazing. The service was a bit slow but not that big of a deal....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great! The atmosphere was cool! The service was pretty good for a busy night. I'm definitely coming back!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i take it back a cote, i take it all back. maybe it was just a bad night you had. i understand, we all have those days waking up still drunk in a weird apartment and then before you know it having to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hang out with my parents, like on the weekends. I'm totally not ashamed to admit this.At one point in my life, the point where I loved Doc Martins, had a shrine to Jerry Garcia in my bedroom, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, A Cote. How you made my night.Midway through dinner, I looked at Adam and said: "When I write my review [NOTE: I discuss how and what I'm going to review as I'm eating my damn dinner, yes I am...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food: good but not exceptional and certainly not worth what's being charged. Atmosphere: too loud and too dark.Bar: has a very nice variety of cocktails and winesService: a bit too leisurely for my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked everything about this place. The ambiance is nicely lit with candles and low light, very relaxing and easy on the eyes. The service was fantastic. Our server was attentive and had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh man, we really loved this place! we were seated immediately in a little nook by the window, which was nice since it was pretty busy. we started out the with the pecorino cheese plate for $8,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to share small plates with a bunch of friends. It's a cozy little restaurant with a hidden outdoor patio in the back. We tried a whole bunch of dishes but the most memorable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is fantastic, and the atmosphere is wonderful...or at least it has been when i've popped in for dessert and drinks in the past. That being said, tonight was my birthday:I made a reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious French Fries. Great small plates. Small, great cocktails and a lovely outdoor seating area.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here after looking it up doing research and reading yelp reviews. We thought it was good but not great. We liked most of the food but it was really overpriced for the quality of food that was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Guys I know (you know, big burly men's men) tend to shy away from tapas. They don't want to still be hungry after ordering everything on the menu, and I understand that. But I'd heard such good things...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place. It's a pretty tucked away little place and easy to miss. We actually found this place by accident. We were suppose to go to the restaurant next door and noticed this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While A Cote is yet another small plate restaurant (less food = more money), they've been serving this style for a while, the food's pretty decent, and the portions aren't so small that you actually...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote is a fantastic spot. The ambience is *exactly* what I like: dimly lit, small tables, beautiful wait staff, big windows. If I'm with a friend or just in for a quick drink, I prefer to sit at the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smiley me, they have a cheese plate. And a very good one, at that.I met a colleague here for dinner recently and was expecting to be let down given all they hype I've heard. But, overall, I was very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. The food and service are always good. The staff is friendly and quick to make a recommendation or answer a question without being pretentious.The last time we were there they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down... my favorite East Bay Restaurant! You can't go wrong with this place. Food is great, drinks are great, service is great. Only problem is that you want to try more but you're too full....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can only give A Cote a 5 star rating as that is exactly my experience. What a truly delightful evening and meeting an array of lovely interesting and friendly people. I had a truly wonderful time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Suggestion: start with the cheese dish and a drink. Their cocktails are great, best sidecar I've ever had. (very stiff drinks)I've always had great waiters/waitresses, and very knowledgeable about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
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),...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't remember ever being so charmed by what a restaurant has to offer as I did with A Cote. It offers a truly rounded, relaxed and spectacular dining experience, from the friendly, gregarious and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am kind of torn on this place. Excellent drink selection, I liked the gnocchi and flat iron steak we had too. I think my fave part was the little cheese plate with apples, figs & nuts, and the beer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5a cote is fannnnnn-tastic! scrumptious! everything (ok, scratch that. for it to be PERFECT, it's a fat 5, but it was ALMOST!) was perfect ... yes, even the restrooms.. extra star for even having...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why it took me so long to check this place out but I'm glad I finally made it. It was packed on a Tuesday night at 7:30 but E was smart enough to make a reservation. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stiff drinks, and if Squash Blossoms are in season, you're in rare luck.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a cote does not need another review but i fell in love with the place last nite and have to share! 5 stars! it was everything i have been hearing about and more..... everything we ordered was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite go-to restaurant for special events or just a night out on the town with my boy. The mussels are TO DIE FOR. It's not so much the mussels as the slightly spicy broth that it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote is overrated. Sure, the cocktails and wine selection are good and the tapas are okay, but this place is pretentious. The patrons and the staff are, generally speaking, insecure snobs. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ho humm...I wanted to like this place. Nice ambience, smoldering waiter. But I was underwhelmed by the menu. I'd pay an arm and a leg for non existent portion, but it has to be great! Sadly, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every day, as I walk home from Rockridge BART I pass by this place and think to myself that this place is a little too rich for my blood. So I ended up coming here on a special occasion, Mothers'...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i fell in love with this place the moment i stepped through the front doors. it didn't look like much from the street, but once inside the main dining room, it reminded me of a warm harem with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's no need to belabor the point with gratuitous Yelping, but I was just treated to my birthday dinner here and had to give props to another East Bay restaurant that deserves a place in my top 15....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite east bay restaurants. Stopped by on a Friday evening, didn't have reservations, luckily took a table from some guests who didn't show. I love the energy and atmosphere here- I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience with A Cote was earlier this year and it was very forgettable. In fact, I wasn't even tempted to go back until I was recently oddly intrigued by their menu. This last time I had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE A� CA�tA�!!! Year after year, it continues to be one of my TOP 3 favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. Excellent food - fresh & seasonal. It's a cute, sexy, small, classy place with a friendly &...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's difficult to really enjoy food when it's small portioned and expensive. I appreciate the food and the ambiance...not to mention, the dessert was delicious. Oh, and the wine selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great, and the cocktails are tremendous. Try the Figoun (relatively newly back on the menu after a long hiatus) and you will thank me for it, I promise you. That some fries, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Good:The food is good but the beer is better. In fact I don't totally remember what we ordered for food anymore because I was just so excited about how good the beer was. The Bad:I thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am the 255th person to review this restaurant so I am quite certain that you are not reading this. Large Yeti-like creatures swinging from the rafters? Attractively decorated jars of urine adorning...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a lot of tapas bars and came expecting a great experience. It was my date's first time eating this type of food, so I wanted to impress him. The place was packed, but that was OK. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place you take your friends when you want to show off the East Bay. A Cote is a gem. It's right in the middle of the Rockridge strip of College Ave, itself a great East Bay neighborhood....
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you want me to want to have sex with you-take me here. if you want me to actually deliver on that desire-don't. make no mistake, i love this place. the ambiance-wood and wrought iron, dim lighting,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know why I love this place? East Bay, Late night, amazing cocktail, good food, good wine, dark after hours spot. That's why. It's great for if I get out of work early, and my girlfriend wants to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, everything we ordered here was scrumptious. You know the food is fabulous when you can remember every dish you ordered. "Hmmm not a big feat" you think, but not when you eat with another...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place. Just my kind of ambiance. The bar arrangement makes it perfect for making new friends. The bartender was willing to try making me a custom cocktail and the food was excellent. Gets...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For french tapas this place is great!! An amazing date spot with mood lighting and fabric and curtains hung artfully across all of the walls, and service that knew about every item on the menu!! I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a girlfriend's birthday and we had a wonderful dinner. We had some cheese which came with a generous platter of fruit, nuts and bread; cauliflower fritters which were delicious; pomme...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So very, very tasty. Me and my girls had ladies night there recently (not for the first time), and as usual we loved the service, the ambiance, and the food. Everything was just perfect. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My two items at A Cote are their Mussels and Pommes Frites. Everything else is just ok. A really great date spot.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the love of god, bring your date HERE. A Cote will house:1 goofy couple, seated side by side, she -- sandals dropped, denimed legs wrapped around his torso. Each, feeding from:1 Humongous Bowl of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bartender is a choad. We watched him condescend his coworkers... didn't really accurately describe wine/beer selection. but the food looks and smells and tastes delicious, and the rest of the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good solid food? Check. Great service by unpretentious waiters? Check. Warm cozy and romantic ambiance? Check. A surprisingly comprehensive drink menu/bar? Check!!! Dunno if it was too early in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was oh-so-close to a 5-star review.. it's the service that we received which just wouldn't allow me to grace a cote with five beautiful stars. but this merely means i look forward to future...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great date spot.I've been here 5 or 6 times and it's never failed to disappoint.The only thing I would say is that it can get a little cold in the back at night (they do have heaters back there, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given 3.5 stars if I could. I have eaten at A Cote more than 7 times in the last few years and until last night I considered it one of my favorite restaurants in the east bay. Last...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite part was walking down a fancy residential street in Rockridge and admiring yards full of tulips, daffodils, and other shrubs in Spring blossom. Romantic start to a date. The bar excited...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love where we live? Music, art, culture, food and wine; all within a short ride of your under-spaced, over-priced residential dwelling. As Bay Area residents, we recognize the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uh ... yum?! I do not like mussels. Not at all. I always order the mussels at A Cote. I insist that you order the mussels. They are incredibly fresh and are served in the most heavenly liquid...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went for our Easter dinner last night and had an excellent experience. The service was superior (from the maitre de having our table set up the way the reservation requested, to the waitress who...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very nice restaurant, but the vegetarian option was soup, and the vegan option was "we can put some vegetables on a plate for you." I appreciate that restaurants should not have to cater to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last week my sanity vanished like love on a bullet speed train.Luckily A Cote lives a block away, and with its great bar (the Guyana Star is my favorite cocktail this side of the Pacific) it enabled...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmph. So we were sitting out on the back porch and were under some SERIOUS heat lamps. I was baking. Literally. We asked our waitress if she could turn off the heat lamp. And then the table next...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite East Bay Restaurant. Cozy, romantic and consistently tasty. Cannot go wrone with the flatbreads!
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here recently and finally found time to write a review (hopefully the memory has kept up). Their cuisine is primarily French (European Continental blends as well) tailored to American...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was so cozy as soon as I walked in with my friend. Is it then a sign when we get seated in the very back of the restaurant with a cold breeze just blowing through? Sure, there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote isn't a great place to dine if you're a vegetarian. That is why I give it a 3 star rating. And believe you me, I feel bad about it. I don't doubt that A Cote serves up great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very nice Rockridge establishment that is a bit cramped, but quite happening most evenings. Service is good, menu variety is great. Decor is cozy, and somewhat dark. You've got to at least go for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i cannot complain about anything here. everything is lovely. i don't know what else to tell you people. it's a small neighborhood restaurant with a devoted following. so it's best to make reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service - 3 (For an automatic 20% tips for party of 6 or more, service could have been better.)Price - 2.5 (Expensive for portion size and taste)Food - 3 (Average to Good, but not for it's price)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Summary:--small plates format with consistently good/great food--large and unusuaI wine selection--good selection of Belgian ales--good focus on cheese course with 6 or so offered--patio seating,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sharing entrees at A Cote is the norm. Small plates a la tapas style with French and Italian influence. The menu items remind me of European dining. From the variety of fromages down to the list of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food!!! Great service!!! Fine dining without the server attitude. Comfortable and trendy decor. Be prepared to wait on Friday and Saturday nights...it's worth it. Try the mussels and grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: 4/19/2008 - Had a rambunctious party for 16 people for hubby's bday. Despite some mixup with food timing, all in all the experience for one and all was great. Leah our hostess was ever so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The menu changes daily...nice spot to go for lunch. It's a nice, cozy little spot. The service was great, with a nice ambiance. They have a nice bar, with delicious food. I highly recommend it!
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few MONTHs have passed by since I ate here for a memorable occasion - dinner with my cousins. I have a LOT of cousins. A lot of cousins who live FAR away. So yeah, it was a memorable night, just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote has been on my mind ever since we had dessert there a couple years ago. We finally went back this past weekend for dinner. The only seats available were in the back patio, which the host said...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
drops of memory rain::yummy in my tummy pomme frites!sinfully satisfying mussels! i know you all love 'em!elegant and sophisticated wine list (even if you're not elegant or sophisticated yourself, you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far, this is my favorite place. Although it is quite pricey, it's well worth it. The atmosphere is a great place to go on dates or special occasions. The menu seems to change weekly, so you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cozyunique wine listsmall yummy menuprofessional yet aloof servicegreat date night restaurantwill definitely go again
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another thing I miss about no longer living in San Francisco, -- A Cote.Small plates, nice atmosphere, good wine, good cocktails. Pomme Frites. Hangar One. Reservations recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met the ladies for dinner, I tell you that's true.And at this dinner: The tastes...Who knew?We started with Croquettesand Canary Island wine,Cassoulet, Ossobuco comes next in the rhyme. The ending, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My wife and I had the same thought when we went there last week, in that for the type of food they serve (Med/French small plates), no one does it better.In a quick check of recent...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been on the rocks with A Cote but for no fault of the establishment in any way. My very first visit to A Cote was with my girlfriends five years ago when I was newly pregnant. That pregnancy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mostly ... I love A Cote.The food is yummy ... yet sometimes overpriced for what they give you. The staff is friendly ... and usually very good at what they do.The drinks are great and the wines by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing I have to say about this place is GREAT service. The server was friendly and did a great job being attentive but not annoying. She also was very honest about how many tapas we should...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great cocktails! Good food. A little pricey, but if you are looking for somewhere different I would definitely recommend because it is one of the better restaurants in the neighborhood.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too expensive to be a tapas restaurant. I would have given this place three stars, but the service was terrible. I guess you come here and get drunk, that's the only way eating at this place would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking to impress your date or significant other? A Cote might do the trick.It's got great ambience. Great food. Good wine list (but if you're looking for something Californian, you're out of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty small plates, ok service, good atmosphereWhen you get the menu you'll be greeted with a large variety of wines from many European countries. My date and I sampled a couple that were recommended...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect place to go on a date or for a drink with the girls. I like to sit at the bar and eat dinner and I will never skip on dessert here. They have an amazing pastry chef that makes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in my old neighborhood.The dark interior, the fancy wines and top-shelf liquor, the frankified tapas--i enjoyed myself here immensely every time. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Generally excellent food; very pleasant ambience but it's very very noisy. Usually a long wait for a table. Service is usually very friendly and casual, but a couple of times I've had a really snobby...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner yesterday for the second time at A Cote. If I heard well, (the place was busy, busy) they now accept reservations, so you might call to check the info out, or prepare your self for a 30...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A word of warning about dining at A Cote. DO NOT accept a table next to the rail. As the guests arrive they first fill up the bar and then crowd in like a herd of cows as they wait their turn....
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't think I'm much of a bunny eater . . .Look of the place from the front is deceiving - hidden is back is expansive outdoor seating, which on this cold night was covered with thick velvet tapestry...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I feel like Michael Corleone from Godfather III. (A movie that should have never been made, but Francis needed some moola. I digress.) Every time I think I'm out, Oakland pulls me back in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great pick for a Sunday evening. We decided on an early dinner at 5:30pm (we arrived around 5:45) There were four of us and we had two cars- parking on the street wasn't a big problem at that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So as a birthday wish my best friend, her husband and my boyfriend took me there for dinner. The service was excellent, the place is VERY pretty and the overall ambience was great. This is a small...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend, who is so fortunate as to live two blocks from this restaurant, made reservations for 5:45 pm on a Saturday evening, 15 min. after they open, and asked for the booth close to the kitchen....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clearly this place needs a 196th review. You're welcome.I finally went here last weekend after hearing much good stuff from friends. And they were right. I was skeptical of what looked like a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Excellent atmosphere. Pleasant Service.Simply our favorite restaurant in the Rockridge area. Virtually everything on the menu is worth trying. Go back often, as the menu rotates ......
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Not a big fan.First, we ordered a large pommes frites, and they deliver it to the table behind us. Then a waitress delivers us a small plate, and tells us it's on the house. Our waitress then...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really loving this neighborhood find. Had a friend introduce me to the place a month or so ago and have gone back twice since. The first time with my partner on a Sunday night. Took about five...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely excellent. Not cheap, but know that going in and you won't care. Food is excellent, bartenders and wine list even better, and the crowd is a mix of upscale hipsters, families, singles,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get what all the hype is about ... the place is overpriced, and the food is average. I'd say that the only thing I found truly outstanding was the cheese and fruit plate. oh well.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank goodness I didn't drink when I went here (with Hywel J. no less); because the duck was so good that I might've started making my own quacking noises after having it. Yeah, the duck is that good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. A Cote is easily one of my favorite restaurants. The food is wonderful - seasonal, delicious, and always changing. The atmosphere is divine (albeit extremely crowded - especially by the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new sweetheart says to me, "you should start your review by saying, if you want to get kissed..."For my 50th review, and to celebrate my newly won Elite status (I'm not sure if I've felt this proud...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you say A Cote, I think about:mmmmholding hands across the tableaaahhh menu full of goodnesssbubble bubble tickly champagne bubblestasty salty mmmchomp chomp aioli and fries mmmpeople I love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a hard afternoon of examining the Rockridge dining options with the delectable, delightful Kristen S, we finally washed up at A Cote's door. And a welcome sight it was too. The decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This caliber of dining justdoes.not.exist. in Seattle.Food infused with passion and warmth served in a gorgeous atmosphere.Casual and relaxed yet a sense that something special is going on - and it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Actually my rating for A Cote is 4.5. We arrived in a late evening and fortunately were seated fairly promptly.The ambiance is very cozy with dimmed lighting. Both food and drinks were sensational!
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tapas apas bo bapas banana rama fo fapas me my mo mapas. TAPAS!Yes, A Cote has a seasonal menu that is tasty and not overly priced. Yes, they have friendly staff. Yes, they are insanely packed on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great atmosphere. A Cote serves small plates, so you'll probably have to order one "main" dish and one appetizer per person at a minimum. I've never had anything on the rotating menu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my favourite neighbourhood restaurant. Always a nice cozy atmosphere and they have a pleasant patio at the back. The food here is all small plates with things like assorted olives and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so delightful: the food, the ambiance, the low lighting, the huge plate of frites, the mussels, the special bruschetta of the day (or was it pizza?)ahhhh! just the kind of place you want to stay and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mouth is watering just thinking about this place. The food always exceeds my expectations and there are always great new things to try on the menu. The spicy mussels and the flatbreads will always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. It's small and intimate, but man is the food good! We ordered a whole bunch of items ranging from the pommes frites with aioli, croque monsieur, flatbread pizza, to finally my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ended up here after an evening stroll with my husband on a Saturday night. Checked in with the hostess and asked when they could seat us and they said it was a 10 minute wait. We got there at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote has earned the rights as my favorite restaurant in neighborhood, and I think the overall experience at A Cote exceeds Chez Panisse (although the two restaurants are completely different so it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went recently for a friend's birthday. I really liked their french fries and the lobster fried things. It's expensive, but I thought it was worth it for the amount that we drank. Props for knowing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote is one of the nicer spots in Rockridge, but it needs to step it up if it wants to maintain its Top 100 status. My friends and I went here recently on a weeknight and none of us were impressed....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This gem is now one of my favorite placed to go in the Rockridge area of Oakland, especially now since I am forbidden to go to Zachary's.It is a primarily walk in restaurant, that specializes in small...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my all time favorite restaurants. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu--all delicious. Coming to Acote means coming home to the Bay for me..good food, good people, and good vibes.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walk down College away from campus towards Rockridge BART station. The decor is quaint with a modern European atmosphere. The patio out back is a favorite neighborhood hangout, full of locals enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was very good. Delicious! We tried almost everything on the menu and liked it all, recommend it all. But minus a star for the ridiculous pricing. I mean, c'mon, not everyone who appreciates...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. The food is consistently good (great), and the wine list is superb. We sat at the bar one night, and the bar tender hooked us up! We ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! It was just wait I needed after suffering all day with a nasty "oh god if I survive I promise I'll never drink again!" hangovers. Went with a bunch of friends and share a wide selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Plymouth martini I had here was so good that it convinced me I don't really like martinis. As I was sipping my drink, I kept thinking it would be even better without that damned vermouth getting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another small plate house...this time across the bridge. I've heard about A Cote for some years but usually wound up at Cesar or some other place friends adored. I've been meaning to check it out and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good dining experience in the Rockridge Sunday PM. A parking spot found not too far. Pleasant company. This place could grow on you- if they would learn some customer service.Our party had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've eaten here a gazillion times, and are always willing to go back for more. The Q gets his regular: croque monsieur pomme frites, and the P wanders around the menu to find some thing to go with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So time has past and I have revisited this place about 5 times, just yesterday for my mom's b-day. This is one of the easiest choices on College ave. Everything from the cheese plates to the entrees...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love this place and the way the menu chages but is always good. I would go more often if it wasnt so crowded and noisy. still, it's great energy if you aren't looking for a romantic dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Small plates that I wish were bigger. Let's see...we had:Drinks:Guyana Star: made with rum and ginger...if you like ginger, which I do, I would recommend it. Ponche Bajan: Strong Delirium Tremens:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointing at best. seems to be a popular spot . The food okay. Service terrible. Bottom line its very expensive for what it is. The drinks just okay as everything there was aside from the service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would give them a higher rating had I not checked my bank account today. I clearly remember writing in $80 last night on the bill just to notice they charged me $84. The food was definitely NOT...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading some of the glowing reviews on Yelp, I went in with high expectations for A Cote, but it was really just okay...fine...not bad...didn't really make an impression on me. My (Chinese)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to A Cote for the first time last week. The service was quite good. We ordered martinis and they had a great selection of gins and vodkas... But really what I liked was the food. It's served...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent wine, fantastic atmosphere.....Wonderful service . The presentation of the food is as tasteful as it is good.Seasonal menu ( if available try the "mussels" ).
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone is always talking about how this place is SOOO good. I have lived two blocks away from this "famous" restaurant for 6 years and had not bothered to have dinner here until last week (because...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely make it to the East Bay for dinner. Why? Because a) I usually have to go to campus on the weekdays, and b) I live in the city which is full of prime dining options, so dinner in Rockridge is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reviews of places with seasonal menus always leave me confused. Because every time I go back there are always new surprises on the menu. In the case of A Cote, it's never a bad surprise. It's never...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love, love, love the ambiance. the food is good and simple but its a little irritating to me that they use fancy sounding names and descriptions in order to jack up the price of a pizza or a pile of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Table for Four:Corn Soup with Chile OilCaprese Salad - Heirloom Tomatoes, Buffalo Milk Mozzarella, and BasilPommes Frites w/ AioliRicotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms w/Pesto and ArugulaHouse Cured...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
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...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, yummy, yummy. Yes, you can wait a bit for a table, but I think it is well worth it. Love to have several small plates as a meal (the cheese plate is awesome!). They also have a killer wine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE it. Consistently excellent food and I recommend sitting in the charming space outside. The 4 stars are for the food - a couple of things such as the $8 Croque Monsieur which, while delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my three favorite restaurants and the only one of which I consider expensive and worth the money. I have never been disappointed with a meal here and count on it for celebrations. i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is good. The ambiance, the service, the food, the decor. Nothing is spectacular or more creative than their predictable granite bar top. But granite is also nice, as predictable as it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To begin this review let first explain that I love tapa's. And I REALLY love wine. So that being said I will continue with my review. Something in my life was always lacking until I moved to the Bay...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food: Ricotta stuffed squash blossoms with pesto and arugula, then quail and bisteca. Quail was definitely the star of the meal. Accompanied by some british kind of salty sparkling wine. But we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have to say, can't complain about a single thing. The food was delish, wine was good, service was attentive, food came out at a good pace .. I think their frites are the best I've ever tasted!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went the other night after a movie, great food, great service. I really enjoyed the French small plates. I will be back for sure.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A Cote - Sunday evening. One walks in and the atmosphere is ready to start bragging. Truly, the atmosphere is great to bring one or two people and have some conversation along with the vittles.the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only been here once, can't afford to go that often. What I ordered was absolutely delicious! Roasted pork short ribs with parpadelle. Hmmm... For a fancy restaurant the prices are not ridiculous and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my friend who I never see but should see more here, on the last day before he drove away with all his possessions, seeking a new life. We sat at the communal table, ate the fries and drank...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I went to A Cote for the first time. While everything was really good, nothing was really great, hence the four stars. We had soft shell crabs, mussels, ricotta gnocchi with sweet pea...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times now and always have a good experience. The cocktails are excellent (and at $10 a pop, they damn well better be) and the food is solid. Today I had a Guyana Star (very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did I mention I have a weakness for Croque Monsieur? This is one of those places to savor that melting gruyere. Two years ago my future husband and I, while drenched in pre-wedded romance, had our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best things about Yelp isn't the compliments or the attention one gets for writing asinine bullshit about our mundane lives or watching some dumbass get flamed on the talk boards, it's the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eating here is quite a pleasant adventure. We were seated on the patio, next to a pretty little garden, and strawberry-shaped wall lights. The menu was mind-boggling to me, filled with words I could...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents and I dined here last night at yelpers' recommendation and we were not disappointed. In general I'm giving a big thumbs up to the pleasant-but-not-overbearing service, cozy-but-modern...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even as an infant mussel, I knew I was destined for fame. Growing up, however, there was plenty of competition- not only from the other mussels around me, all crowded together, clamoring for food and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my local favorites. Small, but quite a bit of room with the back "room" (which is really outdoors, but covered), great ambiance, terrific food, extensive beer, wine and liquor list... What it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good. Slightly small portions, great wine suggestion. So nice to not need reservations. Sooo cozy! and you can hear yourself think! so 4 stars for food, but 5 for ambiance.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My man & I walk into the not overly busy restaurant.Waiters & busboys bustle all about.We wait. A while."Excuse me, could we get a table?"The busboy looks at us and says, "I guess". We are grudgingly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in Berkeley, and considering how much good food is in Berkeley, that is high praise indeed. A Cote has the best ambiance, very chill and laid back but still stylish and hip....
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was solidly good. Bf and I enjoyed the mussels and the duck w/rhubard & tangerine gastric. The pommes frites were ok, the aioli makes the dish but the actual fries were so tiny they were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food was excellent for the price. Seating is a little tight but but you are not eating with your neighbor. Service is not great but not bad. "Small plates" are more medium sized. Go with a group...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is so good. Everything on the menu was tasty. A romantic little spot that can get a bit loud.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy A Cote. Sitting outside is very pleasant, and the mussels with Pernod, the frites, the flatbread are all very good. Aesthetically, it's a very enjoyable experience, for lunch or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sort of a home away from home. When we're craving french food, but don't want the fuss of exploring, we go here. It's funny, we sometimes stumble upon the restaurant next door and look at the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh A Cote, I must sing your praises. You are definitely worth facing my bridge-phobia for. However, maybe not too often as twice have I entered your hallowed doors; and twice have I left needing to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my friend Sarah got a post-doc fellowship at Cornell a bunch of us went here to celebrate her success. Apparently she had wanted some "Frites and Pernod." Okay, that sounds gross right? Salty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a bit inconsistent. My first time, it was phenomenal food! The wait was about an hour, but SO worth it. OMG. Me and my pal had about 5 dishes and 2 desserts... I probably gained a pound...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why I waited until the last weeks of my nearly decade-long tenure in the Bay Area to visit A Cote, I'll never know. Had I recognized how gorgeous these small plates were, I'd have made it a regular...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this plays is not that good: the food was cold, lacked taste and was overpriced. the athmosphere is nice, but that's about it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words... El Pepino. Just maybe the best cocktail ever created. This place is fabulous, the wait is worth it, just have an el pepino and relax. All the staff is wonderful, but Mike the fantasic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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This french tapas restaurant is fantastic--great food, great service, interesting and confusing wine list, a bit noisy, but amazing food, especially the mussels with pernod and shallots
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went last night for an early birthday celebration with 8 of my friends and they had our beautiful table on the back porch waiting for us. We shared small plates consisting of: Pommes Frittes with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not my cup a tea really
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think we found this place due to the fact that Bobby Flay had dropped in on it via one of his shows a few years back. We had a huge party and I think we tried just about everything on the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bartenders who teach and inspire. Food that surprises. A crowd that changes. A Cote is consistently delightful.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome restaurant! I haven't been for awhile but this is a great place to go for an intimate date or a small dinner party. Great ambiance, superb sevice and a fantastic menu! A Cote really makes for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the vibe, I liked the candles, I actually liked the low lighting for once only because we were seated in the patio that was covered due to the rain. Our waitress was freakishly tall. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
People....eat here, be happy...hands down the most delicious place in Oakland to feed your Buddha. And it is open late with a heated patio? Everything is well prepared but the pomme frites are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great! Sat outside in the back late-ish on a Friday night and split a bottle of wine (a d'Alba that oddly had undertones of Deep Woods Off. no kidding.) and some (many) small plates....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Is "blechh" a word? Well if it isn't it should be. Ho-hum, expensive food that made me feel awful (I'm not sure what did it, but I haven't felt that bad in a long time), snobby rude service, a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find it kind of odd that so many reviewers are bashing the service here. I've been here many times (it's a stones throw away from my house) and have had some of the best experiences with service in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good restaurant. A really good restaurant. However, I don't think that this is the greatest thing in the world and will change your life if you eat here. If you talk to people on the streets...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is our favorite for anniversaries, because the staff has perfect table manner. Great wine and service always leaves us with great romantic memories, if you sit in the curtained patio in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here last week (was slumming in the east bay), the food was ok, but dont order the POMMES FRITES they were hard as a rock, I sent them back because i thought they were overdone and the next...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the atmosphere with the soft lighting and the patio is great for parties. The food is never disappointing. Great local restaurant, rich food and the prices are decent! Wish they would bring back...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for the amazing food, extensive wine list, and intimate space which I enjoyed on both my visits. Minus 2 BIG stars for the terrible service my friend and I received on my most recent visit....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Highly overrated. I have never been to a "family style" restaurant with such small portions in my life! How can you share two crab cakes with six people? Okay, crab is expensive, but we each got only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mileu:Very busy restaurant, yet the dimness and the coziness washed away the busy noise. I was glad we sat next to the window for it allowed us to be away from the craziness of the place. Probably...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful selection of wine by the glass! There is also a community table whereby you can meet locals and new friends. The pomme frites are not to be miss, dip it in the mussels with Pernod sauce,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a couple of times the past week, once with friends and the other time with my lady. It is a really popular place, so don't be surprised if you have to wait 25-30 minutes for a table. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI, mmmmm!
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm, what do I say about A Cote? I've been here frequently enough that I should be able to come up with something. 12 times? 15? Perhaps more? The repeat visits should indicate that I'm a fan,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
almost four stars, but for the east bay its cool... food is actually quite tastey, but its a tease between a tapa dish and an entree dish.... the several times I've been there... consistancy is the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here years ago for desserts only, which I loved, but this time we were here for the whole experience. It was one of the nicest dining experiences I've had in a long time. I waited tables for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Si vous osez appeler ce qu'on vous sert a 'A Cote' de la cuisine Francaise, vous vous trompez grave!Translation: If you dare call what they serve you here at 'A Cote' French cuisine, then you are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even know where to start here.My friend decided to celebrate her birthday here, and it was super disappointing. They took her reservation for 14 in the back patio, but when we arrived, told...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the cocktails hold a special place in my heart and the bar is prime, I like sitting at a table the best. Reminds of times in Spain. Languorous pace and tasty small plates. Though the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this restaurant! Feels warm, inviting, classy, hip and sexy all at the same time. The bar is awesome and the bartenders and waitstaff are really knowledgable about the many obscure beers and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best atmosphere of any of the College Ave. hotspots. I feel like I'm treated like a king whenever I go there. Pricey, but the food is well worth your money spent. You may want to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my friends invited me out for a late dinner Sunday night I politely declined. "I've already eaten 5 meals today," I explained, "including a buffet dinner." "Come join us for a glass of wine and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what I can add to the almost entirely glowing reviews of this place. The only downsides I have seen here are, firstly, it's a tad expensive - those little plates can add up quickly - and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Very good drinks 10, food is tasty 9, atmosphere is perfect 10 Prices are on the high side for the service, a 6 at best. Seems like a top down problem.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my very favorite restaurants in the Bay Area, this is a great special occasion place, but I also like to come in for an early dinner of mussles (very very yummy ones), pommes frites, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Due to traffic we were 30 min late, and lost the table. The hostess was very nice and gave us the next available table. (which happend to be the best table) Place is very cute and you would never...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I knew absolutely nothing about this restaurant walking in the door, but was blown away by the food and friendly service! We started our meal with a order of Pom Frittes and a salad. Followed by...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two previous visits were fantastic, but at our most recent dinner at A Cote, we were served tepid mussels that rapidly turned unpalatably chilly. The server was apologetic and quickly moved to remedy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to assemble a great, satisfying meal from the French/Mediterranean-inspired small plates menu. Wonderful food, drinks, and atmosphere.Since their menu changes constantly based on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for a semi special night or a treat if you are needing one. The back area is so cozy with the heat lamps and curtains, and the food is always spot-on. I heard from a bertender...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious food! my gf and i have not had a bad meal here. the cocktails are great and they have a fairly good vegetarian selection. the wait to be seated on weekends can be long so go early!yum!
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic atmosphere and wonderful food. Try the fries (even though I don't like aioli, they were fantastic), Belgian Beer, and the Rolly Gassmann Pinot Auxerrois (if you're into sweet, smooth,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun restaurant except for one problem: it is too cold in here. On a hot summer night, this place must be fun to eat at with its cozy, dark, candlelit interior. Everything is warm about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had such a great experience here. Tasha D. took me for my birthday--and we didn't hold back! The small plates were perfectly prepared and everything down to the cheese plate was really thought...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, this place was open late and late dining is something I've searched for in San Diego and never found. I had to move to the east bay to find impressive late dining that didn't come in a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was pleasantly surprised by this awesome French "tapas" joint in the Oakland Area. Always have been meaning to try it out - but Oakland seems like a "jaunt" from San Francisco. Extensive beer...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars. This was the best night out I have had in awhile. A couple of friends after work, a couple of bottles of wine, and excellent conversation. We were siting outside, but it was all covered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think all the hype for this place ruined my chances for enjoying my meal. I was definitely expecting to be wowed. Instead, i was just kinda okay'd. The decor is sophisticated, French and very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the outside. Perfect atmosphere to enjoy the din of relaxed conversation over one of the many red wines on their wine list and savor as many or little of their small plates as your appetite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Small plates, food B , great upbeat ambiance. LOVE the heated garden seating with the fragrant night blooming jasmine. I'd like to reserve their farm table for a large party one night.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Oakland for 5 years and have never been to A Cote for dinner. I'll go again soon. Delicious. The only thing I didn't love was that the corkage was $18 which seemed a bit high relative...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome bar staff. This is a great place to get food or cocktails. Our bartender was some sort of stand-up comedian. Honestly, hilarious. The food we ordered was awesome and the place smelled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I dined at A Cote nearly 2 years ago was for brunch. My main takeaway from that experience was overpriced mediocre food not worthy of trying again. After constantly reading great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lets go and have some fun in OAKLAND! LOLFood: Yummy! I love their french fries and aioli. I can still remember how it tastes. I'm currently longing for their mussels. Lets just say, the food in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Pros: The atmosphere is nice, place looks hip but that is pretty much it. Cons: Service. The waitress and staff want you out of there so they can serve the next round of diners. Price. This place is also...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice tables. If I were in the market, it would be a good first date place. The patio is nice but waiting for a table in cramped front section is sometimes claustrophobic.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been my favorite restaurant since it opened a number of years back. I love it so much that I finally had to move to the neighborhood;)The menu is constantly changing and I'm always surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice place. I had forgotten about it, when a friend mentioned it the other night. So, we went for drinks and ended up with dinner. The wine list was great, the cheese selection phenomenal, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummmmm pomme frites and croque monsieur! Yummmmm! I agree with the others, great place for a date. Beautiful restaurant, great ambiance, bustling at peak dining hours but I've never felt rushed....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome food and great drink menu. highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice outdoor seating area. Good food. Excellent dirty martini. A diamond in the rough-Rockridge area. :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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