Fat Cat
Fransheska · 128 Google reviewsFat Cat — straightforward bar & grill in Uptown. Order the Burgers. It gets busy, and that's part of the appeal. [$$]
What 2,706 diners keep saying
What 2,706 diners keep saying
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“1st time here... food was delicious. Service was outstanding, we were treated like family. Ruby made proper accommodations for my vegetarian companion. Offered the best drinks for the summer heat advisory of 80 degrees. Totally recommend the watermelon Sangria and Hugo spritz.”
“We really enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. Everything was very good, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious, the drinks were well made, and the staff helped create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. We visited at night, and the vibe was fantastic. The dim lighting, great music, and lively energy made it a fun place to spend the evening. We had a great time and will definitely be back. The restaurant also offers some convenient extras, including an ATM on site, free nearby parking, and a pool table for added entertainment. Overall, it is a great spot for good food, drinks, and a fun night out.”
“Perfect place for drinks and apps! The poutine was especially delicious”
“Fries were great Fried pickles were amazing!!! Got wings & they gave us a FREE shot !! Great time !! Just wish they had pictures of fat/fluffy cats there tho !! 😸 overall great!”
“Perfect place to go before a show at the ballroom around the corner. Come early it gets packed to the hilt. Food is unexpectedly fancy and fast. Appetizer was rueben balls. A bit more meat to make them perfect. Po' boy with shrimp was good, and the pulled pork was excellent. The music was getting us ready for the concert, and the service was tops.”
“Stop here before a concert at the Aragon Ballroom. Place was very busy on concert nights but we were able to get a spot at a community table. Service was amazing quick. Food was great and so were the drinks.”
“What a GEM!!! I was in town for a comedy show and happened upon this place, and I'm SO GLAD I did!! The food was incredible (I had the Hot Mess burger -- like a way better version of a Big Max). They have a wide variety of THC and N/A beers that I want to try next time. The atmosphere was extremely welcoming. Allie was so warm & inviting!! She is such a friendly, attentive bartender, and deserves a HEFTY raise!! Next time you find yourself in Chicago, DEFINITELY go out of your way to give this place a visit, you will NOT regret it!”
“We had such a great experience at Fat Cat Restaurant! Everything we ordered was so delicious and fresh. The flavors were amazing, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place I would come back to and recommend to others!”
“Stumbled in here after a show at the Aragon because I wanted some food and let me tell you. It was one of the BEST burgers I've ever had in my life!”
“Disappointed. Came here for Fat Tuesday because they kept hyping it up on social media. Super lame.they played hip hop and not Mardi Gras themed. AND..I came here because Google kept telling they had gluten-friendly options. Yeah- THAT’S A BOLD FACE LIE. oh well. The sour cherry in at all was the bartender- she wasn’t that nice or welcoming. The bar was empty too. Yeah it was all LAME. IT IS WHAT IT IS. This is not the place. Go anywhere else. One positive though”
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