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Availability on 09/26/2013 around 7:00 PM for 2 people
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Frank Fat's
Frank Fat's

Frank Fat's Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://fatsrestaurants.com/Frank.html
  • Email: frankfats@fatsrestaurants.com
  • Phone: (916) 442-7092
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
    Dinner: Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
    Saturdays and Sundays (Dinner Only): 5:00pm - 10:00pm
    Martini Hour - Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Chinese, Asian, Pan-Asian
  • Executive Chef: Jimmy Ma
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wine
  • Catering: Please e-mail us at ffbanquets@fatsrestaurants.com or call 916-442-7092 for details.
  • Private Party Facilities: Please contact the restaurant for details.
  • Private Party Contact: Crisa Triplett (916) 442-7092
  • Special Events & Promotions: Please e-mail us at ffbanquets@fatsrestaurants.com or call 916-442-7092 for details.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 8th
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: There is a private parking lot with a garage attendent, available next door at 812 L Street.
A word from Frank Fat's
Frank Fat's Restaurant located just a block away from the State Capitol at 806 L street in Downtown Sacramento, has proudly served the Sacramento Community since 1939. Frank Fat's takes pride in continuing to serve the finest Chinese cuisine from the four provinces of China (Peking, Szechuan,… Canton, Shanghai) and Hong Kong in a superbly decorated surrounding with warm, friendly and cheerful service.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diner Reviews
  • "Our go to place when attending downtown Sacramento Community Center events. A short drive from our Davis home. Always impeccable service and first rate food. The staff at Frank Fats know how to make you feel special. Five Stars in all dining categories."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Each dish that we had was excellent, the Honey Walnut Prawns were OUT OF THIS WORLD! Booth table was ideal, the restaurant was very busy but we didn't even notice. Food took a little longer than we antcipated but worth the wait."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "I took a group of five people to Frank Fat's for the first time. Everyone of them thought it was the best and freshest Chinese food they've ever had. I love the service, the ambiance, and the history. You can't miss!"
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "This was our first time at Frank Fat's. From the Hostesses to our waiter Mark and the kitchen staff. Over the top."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Beat the crowd on Valentines day but not sure we got the best impression of the place that way. The food was delicious. We got veggie spring rolls, a plate of immigrants beef, the cashew chicken, and a plate of young shew fried rice. We have no complaints, but for the price we were not impressed. I feel like you can get the same food at another Asian restaurant for a better price. Our server was great, even though I can't remember his name! He seemed to be the jack of all trades, bartender/waiter/host."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Been to fats multiple times with family. Took my fiance for her time at fats... And she loved it... Salt and pepper calamari was to die for and our entrees where amazing to boot. She has the honey walnut prawns and there was none left. I had the Cashew chicken and I was amazing didn't have any left overs. Will return :-)"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We love Fat's but had never been to a Frank Fats, food was very good and our waiter provided excellent service! Will def go back !"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Great food and service. This is a good to establishment that never fails."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The service is excellent. The people that work there are friendly and polite. However, the atmosphere is a little too loud at lunch time for any quiet conversations. If you are seeking a delicious healthy quick lunch, this is the place."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "If your looking for a great dining experience and great tasting food. This is the place to go."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "WONDERFUL food! GREAT service! MUST GO! Special notes: The Honey Walnut Prawns were AMAZING! Save room for the banana cream pie, it's OUTSTANDING! Parking tip for Downtown location: Valet is in the parking garage right next door to the restaurant on L street. Only $3."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "It's good chinese. Not the best chinese at all, but a solid environment and a corporate atmosphere. Very good service."
    Dined on 8/2/2013
  • "We were seated right away when we arrived spot for our reservations, a nice way to start the evening. We enjoyed two of the house specialties on Tuesday: Peking duck and honey walnut prawns. Both were done to perfection, despite the very crowded house. We also tried the Canton shrimp which was a light and tasteful appetizer preceding the entrees. We were impressed with the great service despite the crowd. Our only complaint was the noise level - the room design just doesn't absorb all the sound - not the worst we've experienced but not the best. In all, however, we will definitely return since we love the food here, the prices are reasonable and the servers are always top drawer."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "We ordered appetizers - lot of them. We told our server we had to be out in one hour!! We made it with time to spare. The baby back pork ribs were to die for!"
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "We were seated promptly, and Ruby our waitress was great; we loved the 'quiet' booth in the back where she seated us ;=) The meal was the best Chinese food we've had since the last time we Frank Fat's ( it was scrumptious)."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "The food is always good and the service is great. Keep up the good work!"
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "Frank Fats never fails to impress. We've been going there for 50+ years. It's always at the top of the list. Good food...no, not good, EXCELLENT! The same can be said for their service, their attention to detail...and, of course, their banana cream pie! Thanks for a wonderful evening."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "As usual, they don't have a James Beard award for nothing. Great food, great service."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "My wife and I love Frank Fat's. Not only is the food outstanding, the table service is always consistent."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Chinese good should not take that long. It took us over 45minutes to serve our manin dishes and the waiter was ok but if your trying to be an upscale Chinese restaurant step up your game and don't just minimize your food portions. Taste if food was good but not sure if it was worth the price? I paid for dine downtown and I still don't think it was worth that price."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "We've been meaning to eat here for ages and finally got around to it (thanks to Costco). The place was pretty empty but hey seated us right next to a large party that was eating a wild duck dinner (I guess they're hunters) and being really loud. That's fine and I've been in plenty of big groups so I know they can get loud. But the restaurant manager (owner?) came out and shouted with them for about 20 minutes. He was being friendly but his voice was ridiculously loud, so loud we couldn't hear our own conversation. Then they started in on Obamacare and how much they hate the president and his family and his Hawaiian vacations.... blah, blah. Ruined it for me. I'm sorry but that's all I remember. The food was good I think."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "Menu is almost same one (1 ingredient different) from Fat's Tuesday & Thursday night $25 special. More than ample servings resulted in watching everyone leave with paper containers. As always, each dish tastes like it's been prepared by an executive chef using the best of ingredients and techniques. Puts local Chinese dives to shame!! Plus you get to order a really good wine to go with it!"
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "Frank Fat's is the only fine restaurant still standing from 1983 when I relocated from The Bay Area, and has endured for good reason: Quality."
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "Fats is the absolute best Chinese cuisine that you could ever enjoy. We drive to Frank Fats from southern Cal just as a special treat for the family. The service is phenomenal and we are never disappointed. Kevin Fats even payed a special visit to our table in order to give us a photo. Quality is number one and there is no compromise on customer service. Fats is our favorite and it will be yours too. Honey walnut chicken, bacon wrapped scallops, orange chicken, pork fried rice...I could go on and on!!! All awesome!! You'll love it!"
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Went here just before the symphony - perfect choice. Quiet corner table, great attention to detail by server and all staff. Food was sensational, ambience tranquil and exotic. Love the downtown, feel of an historic, well-run restaurant. This place maybe could rest on its laurels and doesn't. They care about food quality, comfort and pushing for excellence by creating "an experience.""
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Enjoyed our dinner. Great Ambience, easy parking, great food. Had a wonderful relaxed time with friends."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "We went out for Sacramento Dine Downtown and we got a tremendous meal for $31 each. The food was great, the service outstanding. Great place to go, we will return!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "I have eaten at Frank Fat's for many years -- primarily for lunch. The meals are always very good; the service is excellent and I would highly recommend this restaurant."
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "Received a gift certificate to Fat's and was very excited to try the restaurant out. Prior to dining at Fat's we read reviews on line and everyone said how great the food was. My family and I were very disappointed. Our local Chinese restaurant serves a much better meal, for a fraction of the price. The portions were adequate, the service was great, the atmosphere was great, but the food was lacking and served warm - not hot. The wonton soup was good, but the broth lacked flavor. The best part of the meal was the cocktail (expensive) and the banana cream pie for dessert. We do not plan to return to Fat's. Over rated and over priced."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "This is an ideal venue in which to schedule a business luncheon in the Downtown Sacramento area. Our party of four ordered a la carte beginning with the appetizer assortment and it was tasty. We also ordered two entrees, Walnut Shrimp and Mongolian Beef. The shrimp was bland and the beef was not spicy. Our final choice of steamed rice and the Buddha Vegetables. It was outstanding. Some of the veggies could have been cooked in a smaller size so I would recommend the cooks revisit the size of the meats and veggies be cut to bite size."
    Dined on 1/7/2014
  • "We got cashew chicken and a noodle and seafood dish. When they showed up I was surprised at how boring they looked. It was like there were no spices at all on the dishes at all. Cashew chicken is usually somewhat brown because of the sauce and this one had no coloring (and about 7 cashews) at all. The food wasn't bad it was just bland."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Fat's has great food and is a Sacramento mainstay. However, like many other visitors, we received a questionable level of service, particularly upon our arrival at the restaurant. Having made a reservation over 24 hours in advance, we were surprised that we had to wait nearly 30 minutes to be seated. We were told be 3 different employees on 5 different occasions that we would be seated in a minute or two, only to wait and wait. We determined to leave at the 30 minute mark, and were only seated after 28 minutes wait."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "What isn't great about Fat's? The family has nurtured it and always presents its customers with the very best there is. Parking is great ($3 and right next door)--the bar is incredible, lay out of the various areas is very interesting and since it's been that way for a long time, each area is like a compartment--the bar and the surrounding tables and small groupings (where you can be seen and watch as patrons enter)--the middle area for the normal dining experience--the back rooms, with private booths and areas for larger groups--and of course, the upstairs across the front for special catered events. You are given a lot of food and it is easy to share. The bar tender was impeccable in every way."
    Dined on 11/7/2013
  • "I love going to Fat's because I always know that the food is fresh, consistent and innovative. We tried a new Chicken and Cauliflower dish that was fabulous! Thank you so much for the superb experience. We will be back soon."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "We had a fantastic prix fixe meal on New Years Eve. The meal included two appetizers per person, three entrees and a slice of Frank Fat's famous banana cream pie. Everything was excellent!!!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "I've always been satisfied with Frank Fat's food in the past but must say this was a big disappointment for a New Year's Eve dinner. The waitress and staff were all great but the food was all bland or one dimensional beginning with the Chinese chicken salad which was all soy sauce, fish with vegetables was all garlic, flank steak was very tender but flavorless and signature chow mein also lacked any flavor including a little salt. We'll find another local place to support but sadly not here again."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Went to Fat's for New Years. Great food, good service, relaxed and happy atmosphere. Definitely would go back anytime."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Great New Years Eve Dinner - got a booth even when very busy - Thanks Frank."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "My only complaint was is that I am not sure where open table reservations stand with Frank Fats. A couple that came in after us and was seated way before us. We were seated only after another hostess, not the one that checked us in and seated the other couple, but another one asked if we were waiting for a table too. We were finally seated 10 minutes after our reservation. Might have been an oversight. And no we did not arrive late, we arrived 15 minutes before our reservations. Now, once we were seated, our waitress was very attentive, even though it was New Years and they were packed. The food was delicious. We tried the original dishes from the dumplings to the walnut shrimp to the banana cream pie. We loved all of it!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Will definitely go back. The service was excellent, from the moment we entered, till the time we left, the staff was truly warm and friendly. Everything we ordered was really good and well seasoned . We especially enjoyed the Peking duck and banana cream pie. Really nice atmosphere, and an overall pleasant dining experience."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
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