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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.
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LaDonna Weatherly 
8 years ago
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Malissa Roybal 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago

Thoroughly enjoyed our evening. On the way to the Oracle for a show and this was the perfect place to stop. Easy close parking, wonderful ambience, great backstory of the restaurant, and lots of choices on the menu. Zucchini strips were amazing! And the dessert trio I will definitely be going back for. 

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Malissa Roybal 
8 years ago

Thoroughly enjoyed our evening. On the way to the Oracle for a show and this was the perfect place to stop. Easy close parking, wonderful ambience, great backstory of the restaurant, and lots of choices on the menu. Zucchini strips were amazing! And the dessert trio I will definitely be going back for. 

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Janelle Tanna 
8 years ago

visited Oakland for the day and my uncle who took us around brought us here. grabbed the last outside table they had for the 4 of us and it was perfect weather outside. ordered their Farro and Beet Hash and I enjoyed it. we also had the calimari appetizer to start us off. 

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Peggy Bartram 
8 years ago
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Curt Chandler 
8 years ago

Always excellent food and just as awesome the service! Highly recommend! We often eat here before shows at Yoshi's!! 

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Henrik Dahl 
8 years ago

I really like the ambiance. Cool bar and a pretty cool history too. 

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Joe McHugh 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago

Just went for drinks, but loved the place (and the drinks) 

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Joe McHugh 
8 years ago

Just went for drinks, but loved the place (and the drinks) 

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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 at 11:00 a.m. 

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