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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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Desiree D. Nokeaha Eli 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Funky ambience. very good food and service. 

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Jeni Shell 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

The Halloween decor is awesome and spooky. The service is outstanding and the food is delicious . i highly recommend. 5⭐ 

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Irma Foster 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

they should have more vegan vegetarian options. 

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Randy Arnold 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great food and ambience! Very creative drinks too. 

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Chris D'Andrea 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

An amazing experience. Great food drinks and staff. A must do when in Oakland. 

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Deborah Ryans 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

The food is excellent overall. I had the Meyer Lemon Fettucine with dungeness crab. The noodles tasted homemade and the flavor was good, but I wished they had added a little more crab. The clam chowder was the best I ever tasted & I am a SF kid! The calamari & fried zucchini are really good also. I tasted my daughter’s chicken marsala which was juicy & delicious, but the best thing I tasted was the prime rib!! My daughter ordered it well done so I thought it would be dark & dry, but it was tender, juicy, cut with a butter kn... read more

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Deborah Ryans 
6 years ago

The food is excellent overall. I had the Meyer Lemon Fettucine with dungeness crab. The noodles tasted homemade and the flavor was good, but I wished they had added a little more crab. The clam chowder was the best I ever tasted & I am a SF kid! The calamari & fried zucchini are really good also. I tasted my daughter’s chicken marsala which was juicy & delicious, but the best thing I tasted was the prime rib!! My daughter ordered it well done so I thought it would be dark & dry, but it was tender, juicy, cut with a butter kn... read more

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Donna Silkitis 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

always great service and food! the ribeye with the most delicious reduction sauce is my favorite. 

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Roxanne Bradley 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Enjoyed dinner with friends; the calamari steak was tender and delicious 😋 

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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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