Timeless American cuisine, craft cocktails, and a welcoming bar-to-table vibe in Oakland.
An Oakland staple offering American plates and a lively bar scene. Guests praise generous portions and flavorful dishes—steamed mussels, hot spinach salad, and a prime rib plate on Fridays and Saturdays. The boulevardier and other cocktails are well received, with prime rib noted for true medium-rare doneness. Festive décor and vintage art add a date-night friendly, attentive-service atmosphere.
201 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
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Enjoy prime rib, steaks, seafood, and hot spinach salad in a vintage-themed setting.
Sip handcrafted cocktails like the Boulevardier and Italian Spritz, plus a curated wine selection.
Indulge in generous prime rib plates available on Fridays and Saturdays, cooked to perfection.
Share steamed mussels, crab cakes, and shrimp pachetta for a delightful start.
Treat yourself to homemade bread pudding and other sweet finishes.
Full menu available at the bar with friendly bartenders and a lively atmosphere.
Overall rating
Nicolas BOUDROT
I loved the Flat Iron Steak (medium rare). I almost ordered a second one. It's been a while I have not eaten such a good meat and so well prepared except at home when I pick it up myself from my favorite butcher and I cook it myself. Great choice of wines and cocktails. I liked the atmosphere even if we had to sit at the bar.
Ivan Jiang
4.8/5 It was such a delight to eat at the Fat Lady! I’ve been meaning to try it for the longest time as I’ve heard it is a must try Oakland establishment. The food was outstanding - we ordered the steamed mussels and the hot spinach salad as our appetizer. Each of us also got the prime rib plate that’s available on Fridays and saturdays as our entrees. All the flavors and seasonings were done perfectly! I also enjoyed the boulevardier cocktail that was very similar to the traditional Negroni. Finally, I cannot appreciate enough how they got the doneness of our prime rib steak correct! Medium rare is truly medium rare here, and we did not have to send it back to the kitchen. The portion was extremely generous and the service was impeccable. Regarding the restaurant ambience itself, we were lucky to still dine in the Christmas/ festive decor! The restaurant is super charming and had an eclectic curation of vintage art pieces. Highly recommend this if you ever need a date night.
Patti best
My SO & I dined @ The Fat Lady on New Year’s Eve & had a wonderful experience! Who knew that this spot has been there since 1970! The crab cakes, shrimp pachetta, down to our entrees & garlic bread were absolutely delicious! Let’s not forget the service & bread pudding for dessert, simply divine! Keep doing what you’re doing! You guys ROCK😋
American Angler
I was on my way to Crabapples Seafood Restaurant in Alameda and got a traffic alert that the tube was closed because of an accident. Well...that's that! So, it'll be The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant...as it should have been all along, because no one does it better than the Fat Lady! 5 stars every time! ☆☆☆☆☆
Rachel Montgomery
We sat at the bar and had dinner there - same menu as the tables, and the bartenders (Adam and Beth) were great. The drinks are well made, both alcoholic and NA. (I recommend the Italian Spritz if you are the designated driver but want to feel like you are indulging), and the food is really good. Would highly recommend for dinner if you are in the Jack London Sq area.
