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The Fat Lady

4.5

About this business

The legend of this popular Victorian bar and restaurant dates back to its construction in 1884. The story goes that the "Fat Lady" was a madame who ran the busiest brothel on the Oakland wharf and that Jack London may have been a customer. The decor at this family-run place is lavishly Victorian. On weekend nights the salon-style bar is filled with locals enjoying the live music. During the workweek, it is popular with professionals. The menu features an electric mix of steaks, seafood, chicken, pasta, burgers, salads and mo... read more

Location details

201 Washington St, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
Tue11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
4.51,948 reviews
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Shannon Brown 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

The restaurant's atmosphere was wonderful! Very cozy! Went to dinner there before my concert and had the best French onion soup of all time!! Great crab 🦀 cakes! Even had the delicious 😋 warm bread pudding! 5 stars for sure 

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Shannon Brown 
7 years ago

The restaurant's atmosphere was wonderful! Very cozy! Went to dinner there before my concert and had the best French onion soup of all time!! Great crab 🦀 cakes! Even had the delicious 😋 warm bread pudding! 5 stars for sure 

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Julie Elkins 
7 years ago

The place was packed when we first got there and we had to wait a long time for the food but even with the wait I still rated it 5 stars. The Drinks, Ambiance, Staff and Delicious Food made up for the wait. 

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Julie Elkins 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

The place was packed when we first got there and we had to wait a long time for the food but even with the wait I still rated it 5 stars. The Drinks, Ambiance, Staff and Delicious Food made up for the wait. 

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Rick Schletewitz 
7 years ago

Excellent food and service Rebecca at the bar is the best 

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Felicia Taylor 
7 years ago
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Seth Isaac Lesmeister 
7 years ago

Fabulous atmosphere. Great food and service. Loved the Romanticism the place has. �� 

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Kendra Lee Mitchell 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

I think that it is delicious the zucchini fries are delicious I'd give it a thumbs up rating 👍🏽 

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Kendra Lee Mitchell 
7 years ago

I think that it is delicious the zucchini fries are delicious I'd give it a thumbs up rating 👍🏽 

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How is The Fat Lady rated?

The Fat Lady has a 4.5 star rating with 1,948 reviews. 

When is The Fat Lady open?

The Fat Lady is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. 

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