American River College is one of the most respected culinary arts programs in northern California.The program emphasizes business theory and hands on cooking–classes focus on job skills and professional fine dining cuisine.
The program can be completed in 18 months, including a semester working in the kitchen of The Oak Café, the college’s 4-star restaurant.
The Oak Café is a student-run operation, designed to give students real-world experience in the running of a fine dining restaurant. The service staff consists of students enrolled in the Dining Room Management course, while all kitchen staff are culinary students.
Based on 23 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841
Phone: (916) 484-8526
Website: https://arc.losrios.edu/academics/oak-cafe-restaurant-and-bakery/oak-cafe-restaurant
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Hours
| Friday |
Closed |
| Saturday |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–2:30 PM |
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Reviews
Alexis Sey
They’re only open Wednesdays and Thursday now. Food’s really good, just hard to make reservations.
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Cindy Whitaker
Today’s chefs were well versed in the 3 areas: presentation, taste, and originality. Keeping a score sheet adds to the meal because you and your friends are asking questions about the food. Is this a bay leaf or sage? Would switching out cauliflower for the baked potato make the pizza taste better? Would you cook with wild mushrooms? Plan for a leisurely meal. Also save room for dessert!! The banana bread pudding with ice cream was a great combo.
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Tiffany K
Finally tried out The Oak Cafe! Located on the American River College campus, it is the restaurant where students from the culinary program hone their skills and make dishes that they had been learning. Happened to be here during finals week, so I was asked to rate each dish on its appearance, taste and give notes.
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Spyder McGee
Yuck…. tastes like the food was made by students. Oh ya it was. NVM won’t go here again.
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YuriyS
Lovely place for fine dining and at a very good price
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Lawanda Cole
Enjoy eating there fine dining experience on budget
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Lindsey smith
10/10 of food that is made by all of the students
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Іґor Wynd
Amazing and friendly staff..
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