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The Fat Lady

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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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Nicholas Rivera 
8 years ago
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Daniel D. Onderchain 
8 years ago

solid brunch and cocktails! we had a lot of fun yesterday 

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Jerry West 
8 years ago

Wonderful food, geat atmosphere. Olives, pate, for example are made in-house. Seasonal decorations are the norm. 

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Shabihi Kojo Ernest Goldsby 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago
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Miranda Miller 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago

Brunch is top notch! Best hollandaise sauce I've tasted, and I've tasted hundreds. The cheese blintz is so delicious, it melts in your mouth. Wonderful service, on point cocktails and savory Italian sodas for the kids. Can't wait until our next experience at The Fat Lady!! 

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Miranda Miller 
8 years ago

Brunch is top notch! Best hollandaise sauce I've tasted, and I've tasted hundreds. The cheese blintz is so delicious, it melts in your mouth. Wonderful service, on point cocktails and savory Italian sodas for the kids. Can't wait until our next experience at The Fat Lady!! 

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Shabihi Kojo Ernest Goldsby 
8 years ago
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Miguel Berkstrom 
8 years ago

You should go, it's amazing! Get the blitz to start and go from there. 

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Mark Samantha Velez 
8 years ago

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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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