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When you push the door of The Fat Lady, you enter a very offbeat Italian grocery store. To test urgently!
When you push open the door of The Fat Lady, you enter an unusual, amusing and very offbeat cabaret: old-fashioned wood panelling, lanterns and music paper hanging from the ceiling, a life-size man in the toilets, and so on. Although the terrace is pleasant, the interior décor has been thought through to the last detail. The must: a table in the golden alcove where everything shines... The menu is simple but good, offering omelettes, salads, sandwiches, cocktails and grilled meats. A must-try if you're passing through Oakland for its decor.
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Luckily for us, they found The Fat Lady and it was SUCH a wonderful experience!
Our server, Elizabeth, was so incredibly delightful and helpful. She made great recommendations and didn’t hesitate to tell us that she wouldn’t mind if we had to camp out for a couple hours, or more, despite our profuse apologies. And that’s not to mention that she was incredibly fun/funny, and dare I say she was a bit cheeky (????) but in a safe and super respectful way. Not only that, she made our dining experience even better than it otherwise would have been - coming and going with the flow you just instantly know is a true mark of high intelligence and skill in the profession.
Now, the food. Gawd. The food was so tasty.
I very much enjoyed the oysters, that came with lemons, real horseradish, and garlic butter. And I had the Atlantic salmon fillet as my main. My partner had the French onion soup and a baked potato that they found to be delicious on a cloudy/drizzly Bay Area day. As for the drinks… We very much enjoyed the Bees Knees and Cupid’s Arrow cocktail, as we did a spicy mezcal cocktail that Elizabeth suggested for us.
By the way, the ambience and atmosphere is absolutely fantastic. It’s almost like being in your kooky rich aunt’s mansion, it’s incredibly ornate and beautiful inside, with art and curtains and lamps. I was in a seat where I could see a stained glass window featuring a rose pattern, making it that much more special.
Needless to say, after our time at The Fat Lady, we’re both adequately prepared and smiling before our flight home after a handful of difficult days. Thanks for your hospitality and patience with us, Elizabeth & Staff. Hope to see you again, someday soon. ????????????