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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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Mark Samantha Velez 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago

We had a very good and fun experience at the restaurant we were worried about our appearance for the fact that we didn't know where to go for our one year being engaged and we wanted somewhere nice casual fancy upscale restaurant and we came across The Fat Lady. My fiance and I have tattoos and piercings all over us and as soon as we walked in the hosts came and greeted us with a nice smile and treated us very kind and professional very nice place to go and have a nice beautiful night on the town. The food was an A++ we both... read more

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Maggie Lewis 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago

I celebrated my 55th Birthday there. Though it was crowded and we had to wait a bit for a table, We simply just joined all the other wonderful folks at the bar and had a drink. The food is off the hook good!���. I absolutely love this place and the staff..���.. 

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Maggie Lewis 
8 years ago

I celebrated my 55th Birthday there. Though it was crowded and we had to wait a bit for a table, We simply just joined all the other wonderful folks at the bar and had a drink. The food is off the hook good!���. I absolutely love this place and the staff..���.. 

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Jesse K Adcock 
8 years ago

A great atmosphere that creates a fantastic experience. The food is good, but not quite good enough to justify the pricing... but again... the atmosphere and service close that gap.. and make me want to go back. 

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Julie Kelton 
8 years ago

Went for a memorial lunch food was fabulous service excellent 

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June Henebury 
8 years ago

Really cool atmosphere and my crab sandwich was amazing. Great service. 

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Debbie Smyth 
8 years ago
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Liz Williams-Bowman 
8 years ago
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Elijah Dones Jr. 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago

Great food great ambience great waiters great service. 

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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 open now. It will close at 7:30 p.m.  

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