Frank Fat always had a genuine interest in people and
their well-being which transcended racial, age, and
language barriers. Above all, his cheerful persona transcended
partisan politics.
Back in 1939, when Frank opened his namesake restaurant,
who would ever guess that a once penniless immigrant
and dishwasher from Canton, China would soon pack his
806 L Street location with governors, U. S. senators
and representatives along with lobbyists, state stakeholders
and legislators from both sides of the aisle. The rich
and powerful came, and so did all of Sacramento and
beyond. Fat’s became legendary as California’s
“Third House” where landmark bills were
drafted in back booths, and tort reform arose out of
a famous “napkin deal”.
Frank Fat’s takes pride in serving excellent
Chinese cuisine and providing the same warm, friendly
and cheerful service that made Frank, Wing, and Weyland
so popular with customers. The father-son-grandson team
made sure that each patron was greeted with a warm handshake
and friendly smile at every table. And that tradition
of excellent, personalized service still carries on
with new family host, Kevin Fat.
Fine Chinese food is our specialty. Our classic menu
includes authentic dishes from China’s four main
provinces: Canton, Szechuan, Peking, and Shanghai. We
also specialize in satisfying the steak lover with juicy,
choice aged cuts that are grilled and sizzled to perfection.
Frank Fat’s aims to please customers who come
in, want a break from cooking, or want take-out. With
a day’s notice, our chefs will prepare and dress
fresh game brought in by customers and have them served
for up to 40 of your friends and family in a party setting.
Frank Fat’s holds the distinction of being the
Capital City’s oldest eating establishment, but
it isn’t the only restaurant in town that bears
the family name. Frank cared deeply about preserving
the history and contribution of Chinese immigrants during
the historic Gold Rush. He helped to renovate Old Sacramento
by opening a restaurant along the riverfront. Visitors
to California Fats can sample creative Asian-Pacific
cuisine in a uniquely East-West atmosphere or stroll
next door to Fat City to select from a large and varied
continental menu.
In Roseville, and soon in Folsom, we invite you to
try Fat’s Asia Bistro and Dim Sum Bar, known for
its eclectic blend of Contemporary Asian food. And if
you feel lucky, venture out to our fabulous Asian noodle
and dim sum eateries in Indian gaming casinos spanning
the state: Viejas, Cache Creek, and Thunder Valley.
For the hungry college student, we offer Kung Fu Fat’s
Express located on the Cal State University Sacramento
campus. And if you’re shopping downtown, stop
by for a quick bite at Fat’s BBQ in the Westfield
Shoppingtown Downtown Plaza. For the best steak value
in San Diego, visit our Fat City Steak House.
There’s a Fat’s for everyone, but only
one Frank Fat’s. And we welcome you to eat to
your heart’s delight as you watch the people go
by and hop from table to table to make new friends.
It’s the people who make Fat’s, and we’re
here to serve you as we have each and every valued customer
since 1939.
On behalf of Frank Fat, our family and staff, we welcome
you! |
