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Fat Lady - The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant, Oakland, CA

The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant

4.6 (417)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
201 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607-3808

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
A family owned and operated business since 1970. The Fat Lady is known as one of Oakland’s finest lunch and dinner houses. We can accommodate private as well as semi-private banquet rooms. Formerly a brothel, the Fat Lady offers an ambiance that is warm, intimate and unique to the Bay Area.

The Fat Lady offers parking validation which offers discounted rates in the public lots.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Fat Lady also offers accommodations for private and semi-private events in our banquet room. Enjoy the uniqueness of dining with us in our beautifully appointed and restored 1884 Victorian Parlor that showcases the elegance and rich history of Jack London's Waterfront. We pride ourselves on tailoring your event to create an occasion that you and your guests will not soon forget. Our team of professionals are experienced in orchestrating catered affairs for your special events. The Fat Lady banquet staff can help you with your event design, floor plans, audio/visual needs, floral arrangements, entertainment (musicians and DJs), and offers wine and cocktail services. A family affair, our banquet services will ensure that no detail is overlooked. Our experienced and knowledgeable banquet staff are ready to help you plan your party!
  • Neighborhood
    Alameda
  • Cross street
    2nd St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Lot available.
  • Public transit
    12th Street BARTThe "B" Free Broadway Shuttle
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 417 people are saying

The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

417 Reviews
  1. NathanC

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been going to The Fat Lady for close to a a decade now and it consistently kicks butt. Go for the seafood. Go for the cocktails.

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  2. EATS4BB3 VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area365 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mushroom & Scallop Risotto. New York Steak. Calamari. Belvedere Martini. Class Azul. Each dish was FANTASTIC.

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  3. Conway

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, and ambience were great. My guest was extremely satisfied with the total experience. He said he will come again and bring his guests. Conway

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  4. hfpb

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cute restaurant! Appetizers (salads and cheese board) were excellent as were the steaks (NY strip). The pastas (gnocchi and cameroni) were very good. The deserts (parfait and cheesecake) were good but nothing to write home about. Still overall very good value for the price which was moderately high.

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  5. echostar

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great decor and good food. I brought my Midwestern parents and they loved it!

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  6. KurtD

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to be at the Fat Lady. The Friday night prime rib is great and the ambiance second to none.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service acceptable, not too pricey.

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  8. Andrew

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fat lady is a a place every one should try , a hidden gem , it is a place of Intimate dinning stuck in a time we once knew.

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  9. JohnR

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I thoroughly enjoyed dining at The Fat Lady again on Monday 2/24/2020. I love the restaurant, the menu and the of course the service. I enjoyed the amazing, tender and flavorful pork chop while my guest enjoyed the cod. Truly and amazing and historic place, dark, woody and very comfortable. Friendly and attentive service, prices great for the high quality of food.

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  10. Justin VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cute place! Prime rib was exactly temperature ordered (mid rare) and well seasoned. Good marbling without overly excess fat caps. The interior is so kitschy but in a warm cozy way. Service was crisp but attentive and not brisk. Deserts are worth the stay. The humble cheesecake is amplified with a sour cream topping and wine reduction.

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FAQs

The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 465-4996.

The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 417 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. East Bay
  5. Alameda

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Google Map for The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant

201 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607-3808

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd St.
  • Neighborhood
    Alameda
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Lot available.
  • Public transit
    12th Street BARTThe "B" Free Broadway Shuttle
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Fat Lady also offers accommodations for private and semi-private events in our banquet room. Enjoy the uniqueness of dining with us in our beautifully appointed and restored 1884 Victorian Parlor that showcases the elegance and rich history of Jack London's Waterfront. We pride ourselves on tailoring your event to create an occasion that you and your guests will not soon forget. Our team of professionals are experienced in orchestrating catered affairs for your special events. The Fat Lady banquet staff can help you with your event design, floor plans, audio/visual needs, floral arrangements, entertainment (musicians and DJs), and offers wine and cocktail services. A family affair, our banquet services will ensure that no detail is overlooked. Our experienced and knowledgeable banquet staff are ready to help you plan your party!
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