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Fat Lady

201 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607-3808
510-465-4996
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Ranked #46 of 496 restaurants in Oakland
Price range: $0 - $20
Cuisines: American, European, Continental
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Parkland, Florida
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30 reviews 30 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Have had dinner at the Fat Lady many times. It is a small restaurant with a good size bar. Dinner is seafood/continental and plenty of good choices. Service is good, definitely worth having dinner here.

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See 3 more reviews by pipehorse for Oakland
Alexandria, VA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

A fabulous restaurant in the East Bay just 2 blocks from Jack London Square. A MUST EAT/VISIT if you are in the East Bay area. Also, absolutely worth the Water Taxi roundtrip boat ride from SF to the Oakland Terminal. Family owned and managed! Excellent cuisine - lunch and dinner. ENJOY!

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See 4 more reviews by Alan B for Oakland
San Francisco, CA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

My husband and I had the pleasure of a lovely, relaxing brunch this past feb 10, Sunday at the Fat Lady. We got there early and there was lots of street parking around. We had been once several years ago and as soon as I walked in I said, why has it taken us so long to come back! I... More

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Landenberg, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

Easy access to Jack London Square, movie theaters, jazz club. The menu is varied from a collection of appetizers and light fare to full dinner entrees and selections are reasonably priced. That night, I didn't want a "dining experience"; I just wanted a good, easy meal. I had the burger, which was truly a meal, and a house salad. The... More

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Clovis, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013 via mobile

This place had a great atmosphere. The service was excellent. The libations were very reasonably priced. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. We will go back here again

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See 2 more reviews by ourdogsarecrazy for Oakland
Oakland, California, United States
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

We gave them a second shot after a disappointing first time with rubbery chicken on the ceaser salad. The second time the bartender could have cared less that we were there, terribly slow service and a total shame because the burger was good, but enough to do that again.

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See 2 more reviews by S R for Oakland
San Francisco, California
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92 reviews 92 reviews
74 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

Went here for dinner with friends and it was uninspiring. No draft beer in the house which was disappointing. The House Marinated Kalamata Olive appetizer was good. I ordered a seafood mix and I can't recall whether it was a special or a regular on the menu, anyway I wouldn't order it again and I wouldn't recommend it. The calamari... More

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Oakland, California
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63 reviews 63 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

Very charming - Great atmosphere & Very good food & Drinks, Great service. European & American menu. it something like you would find on Bourbon St in N O L A Definitely Recommend

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See 5 more reviews by TravelDeFamly for Oakland
California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2012

I went for breakfast on a Sunday morning and it was nice and quiet. It is located a block from Jack London Square. They had charming old world décor and great service. We could have been diners at the turn of the last century because the atmosphere felt like a more refined age than most places these days. Breakfast prices... More

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Oakland, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

This is like going back into the early 20th century, to an intimate dining room of a brothel or speakeasy, with lush red walls and sexy pictures, and a warmth in the room, the staff, and the food. Be sure you go there with someone you love! The food is great too.

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