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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.
4.51,947 reviews
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Shelia Wiggins Coleman 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Alicia was great! Food was excellent 

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David Ebarle 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Great dinner as always. Wife had salmon, I the New York steak. Started with calamari, and finished with cheesecake for her, lemon pudding cake for me. Vanessa was our awesome server. Only one minor complaint: the seats are designed for 60 minutes. On your 61st minute your butt hurts! But outside of that, we love it here. 

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Hunae Johnson 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Lovely place for a birthday dinner or special date. The staff is great, the wine is tasty and their desserts are absolutely to die for 

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Marcello Lariosa 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Extremely dog friendly staff and outside area where dogs can be has good amount of traffic for them to be the welcome committee. Aspen and Willow love this place. 

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Ryan Brown 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

the best most original atmosphere in Oakland. a great 20s vibe with amazing food. 

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Betsy Gordon 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Yummy brunch and bloody marys 

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Pierre Wube 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

The prime rib is excellent 

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Alistair Houston 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

stunning interior and great service wish we had found it sooner 

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Angela Amundson 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Their atmosphere is crazy fun!! Loved the grilled asparagus omelet🙌 Out waitress was great! 

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How is The Fat Lady rated?

The Fat Lady has a 4.5 star rating with 1,947 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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