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The Fat Lady

4.5

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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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Mark Phillips 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago
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Mark Phillips 
8 years ago
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Pati Gallagher 
8 years ago

OMG They have the best Spinach Salad I've ever had!!! 

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Gilles Masselot 
8 years ago
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Leslie Campbell Gray 
8 years ago
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Rick Winans 
8 years ago

The Fat Lady is Awesome, especially with the right people!!! 

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Crystal Love 
8 years ago

The first impression when we walked in the door, the "lady" who greeted us was super rude and judgemental, offered my daughter and I a seat at the bar to eat, there was a whole restaurant of tables available, looked at us up and down and did nothing to make us feel comfortable! The food was great, our waitress was awesome too, but definitely got a bad taste from the skinny blonde at the front door 

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Christine Straitt 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago

A friend and I stumbled on The Fat Lady quite by chance: lost and becoming cranky from hypoglycemia, I said that surely this place was meant for us! Had a delicious burger and a bit of a fright in the ladies' room. Will most definitely recommend it to anyone who finds themselves wandering the streets of Oakland! 

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Christine Straitt 
8 years ago

A friend and I stumbled on The Fat Lady quite by chance: lost and becoming cranky from hypoglycemia, I said that surely this place was meant for us! Had a delicious burger and a bit of a fright in the ladies' room. Will most definitely recommend it to anyone who finds themselves wandering the streets of Oakland! 

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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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