The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant

Pate’ was good. Calamari steak was tender but the breading was very “doughy “ sadly. Boulevardier drink was to be like an old fashion but only very remotely like one. Service was very friendly. fast, and present. I would not recommend this place but I would also not fight to avoid it either.

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.

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.

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! ☆☆☆☆☆

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.