Fat Cats

This is a really adorable building and location. Was seated right away with fast service. I got the warm goat cheese with bread and it was insanely good. Got a crab melt after, it was pretty good but would get something different next time. Got lemon cake dessert which I forgot to take a pic of but that was great too. Pretty cheap too!! Lots of flies tho:-(

Fat Cats was a cool place, I think I just went at the wrong time. I sat up at the bar as not to take a table when it was just myself. The food was OK, I wouldn't order the fish tacos again, there was hardly any fish, a very small piece on each taco with more pickled onions (that I love) than anything the cilantro & jalapeños added a nice flavor. The "taco shell" was not what i was expecting but it was different. The Sweet potato fries were interesting, I liked the dipping sauce with them. It tasted like a sun-dried tomato dip. The house burger seemed to be popular & maybe that's what I should have tried but I wanted to be different since this is a new city and place for me. The staff was friendly and answered all of my questions.

Unique, fresh ingredients in selections from menu. The food was delicious, served hot and just the perfect portion size. The service was friendly and everything came out and was served quickly.

If I could give zero stars, I would. We came here in a great mood - it was supposed to be a nice date night with my husband. But everything went downhill fast. First, my fried calamari came out with a hair literally fried into it. I showed it to the waitress immediately - her response? A half-hearted "sorry" and she just walked away. No real apology, no sense of urgency. Eventually, they brought a new plate, but honestly, it looked like they just removed the hairy piece and re-served what was left. The plate was still greasy and messy. Then came my actual meal - I ordered a sandwich with sweet potato fries. What did they bring? Regular fries. I politely pointed it out, and of course, had to wait again for them to "fix it". By the time I finally started eating - after an hour of waiting - I was starving, having not eaten all day. And guess what? The sandwich had some disgusting rubbery chunk inside the meat - either fat or something worse, I don’t even want to imagine. I completely lost my appetite at that point. The only thing I managed to eat halfway was the fries, and even that felt like a struggle after everything. To top it all off, my husband ended up with stomach issues later that evening. Absolutely unacceptable experience from start to finish. Between the unsanitary food, inattentive service, and overall chaos - I cannot recommend this place to anyone. Save your money, your appetite, and your stomach.

Wonderful cozy spot for great food, drinks and conversation. Seating options for everyone. Large beer and spirt collection to go along with some amazing food specials. Comfy patio and local art hanging throughout. Service is attentive and accommodating. Great for a lunch date with the Wifey.

This was a lovely restaurant in the Tremont area in Cleveland (OH). The restaurant had a wonderful vibe. The menu was also great with a wide variety of food options. Im vegan so I was very happy to see a nice array of vegan dishes. The staff were also super awesome. I really enjoyed visiting this place and am glad I was able to stop by whilst I was visiting Cleveland.

I took my girlfriend to Fat Cats for her birthday. It was her first visit. She ordered the house burger. Her eyes lite up on her first bite. Halfway through eating it she could not stop saying it was the best burger she ever had. I had to agree. She allowed me only two bites. This is coming from a lady who worked at the Ritz-Carlton kitchen for a few years. I order the chicken sandwich. And loved every bit of it. Solid A. But the sweet potato fries, hands down the best we both ever had. There house fries was pretty damn good as well. The desert was amazing as well. I just don't remembered the name of it. The whole experience food, service and atmosphere was amazing. Thank you to wonderful staff.

Great fish tacos, sweet pork sticky buns, the pickled onions with the deviled eggs was superb, and the gin purple haze drink was top notch. Overall great experience, kid friendly even in the evening (including a good kids meal), and friendly attentive staff. Outdoor coveted patio seating was great on a rainy evening. We got a shared picnic table on a busy evening during their clam bake. We didn’t try any, but the clam chowder smelled wonderful.

Great bar seating Air conditioning is pumping!!! Wine list changes regularly Food is seasoned to perfection The staff are nice, knowledgeable and fast. A cute little spot

Food is amazing. Lumpia was perfect! The chicken sandwich was excellent; however the stars of this dinner were the burger and sweet potato fries and standard fries. These three items in particular were absolutely outstanding. By the second bite of the burger, I concluded: this is the BEST burger I have ever eaten, I think. I didn't know burgers could be this good. Tons of flavor, juicy. It's perfectly balanced. You don't taste only onions, or tomato, or salt, or garlic. It's all melded together....it's perfectly proportionate. The sweet potato fries also made me just about swoon. I've had sweet potato fries before...and they were super sweet. These offered a more savory taste, still sweet, but not as sweet as I have had. They're downright addictive. The regular fries looked boring but one bite with the sauce proved me wrong. Again, fantastic. I love the Filipino choices on the menu! Try the beef lumpia if you love crispy egg and fried spring rolls. I bet you'll have a new favorite. I took off one star for service. The servers were obviously overworked. They were rushed, and consequently were taking shortcuts, taking a long time, and in general you feel like you are ignored. We had a reservation, but waited almost thirty minutes anyway because they had to bus our table. Be aware of this. Don't take a date here because you will get frustrated OR take a date here to see how they treat overworked staff. My message to Fat Cats is: hire a hostess. Hire a food runner. Don't put everything on a few servers!

Beautifully plated dishes with inventive flavors and a crowd-pleasing menu--served by a disinterested staff in a slightly chaotic setting. The food impressed, but the experience didn't quite land. If I lived nearby, I'd be back often, but just for the food.

I've been here twice now for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it both times. I really like the atmosphere, casual and laid back. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, service is always friendly, and it's in the heart of Tremont. The food is reasonably priced and always good.

I ate the chicken curry soup & brown butter gnocchi. The gnocchi is pretty good but I thought that the soup was honestly the best soup I have ever had. It's spicy, creamy, and has crispy, flavorful veggies. Definitely going back here again. Lots of interesting choices.

The food was amazing here, and they had lots of unique vegetarian options. I got the tofu noodle salad, and my fried got a seasonal brown butter gnocchi dish. Service and ambiance were a bit lackluster mostly because this place is so popular, for good reason too! It is a beautiful restaurant, but the servers seem overworked and the place's acoustics lead to my friends and I asking each other to repeat multiple times. I will be returning, but with a reservation.

I'm assuming from the outside but be prepared for an amazing menu starting with cocktails cocktails local brews. I started with appetizer of pierogies which may be the best I've ever had in my life panfried nice and crisp with a perfect sunny side egg on top my wife had, a perfect proportion with pesto the weight staff was amazingly helpful and friendly highly recommend

Was here with friends for dinner so we ordered a bunch of stuff. We Ordered fried calamari which was pretty good, the sauce could've been better but it was a really good portion. We also got some warm goat cheese which was amazing too and some sweet potato shrimp which turned out to be a surprise because it was soo good we did not expect it. The pork belly bao was ok since I've had better baos and the Fried Brussels were an absolute delight. I ordered a Fried chicken sandwich which was pretty okay-ish but honestly I have had wayyyy better fried chicken at other places and at cheaper rates. The chicken was definitely fried twice to make it crispy but that also made it bitter probly cos of reused oil. The sweet potato fries on the side were oily as well! Unfortunately overall, that was one greasy plate of food. The pork meatball banh mi wasn't too great as well. The meatballs on their own were pretty dry, so it wasn't worth the hype. But the appetizers were a saving grace, they're worth it and gave the real value for money.

This is a really adorable building and location. Was seated right away with fast service. I got the warm goat cheese with bread and it was insanely good. Got a crab melt after, it was pretty good but would get something different next time. Got lemon cake dessert which I forgot to take a pic of but that was great too. Pretty cheap too!! Lots of flies tho:-(

The tofu steam buns were so good! The fish tacos were also good. I would get both again. All the servers were nice.

I was disappointed with the flavors of the food. The deviled eggs were good, the pork belly bao missed for me. The fried chicken was cooked perfectly, juicy, came out hot, just didn't have any flavor. The rice with that dish had too much ginger, and the slaw was not even dressed. The cocktail (hi Neil I believe was the name of it) was good, the dessert was great. Service was very good and the ambiance - we were outside - was fine. The view of the city at the end of the street is not to be missed. Wife got the beef tacos - if you like the spices they used, then you'd like the meal.

I've been here a few times in the last couple of years during my trips to Cleveland. It was just recommended and I liked it enough the first time that I wanted to try it again. Parking can be a little bit difficult to find but if you search around, there will be street parking. There can also be a wait here close to dinner time even during the week. But every time the food is delicious! Ambience is very relaxed and there are tables all over as you can tell this is probably a house where people lived in at one time. We have tried the bao buns with the pork pierogies, the arroz caldo, the deviled eggs with salmon roe, lemon creme brulee, and best of all was the fallen chocolate cake with ice cream. That was the best part of every trip! I don't know how they do it but it's just so delicious. All the other food is so tasty and good. I would recommend getting a couple of appetizers with one of the entrees. I usually just got a burger which was always good but it was always the appetizers and the dessert that made it work for me. Definitely a place I'm returning to every time I go to Cleveland!

Very non assuming restaurant in Tremont. Casual bar and dining space with a hint of sophistication. Many Filipino influences on the menu. Pancit, arroz caldo, adobo....I have been here several times. Always good service and good food. Portions sized just right. I had swordfish, taco's and pork belly boa bun last time I was here with my son. We both shared everything we ordered and cleaned the plates.

Hole in the wall with gourmet Asian fusion eats. Sit down experience was fantastic tonight. Lucia cocktail was like a fruit punch/Caribou Lou. Grilled octopus was a perfect mix of citrus and savory with cashews and veggies. The green curry with cashew crusted tofu was fantastic. They even brought it without rice as I asked! It had a very mild spice with plenty of super creamy broth filled with delicious veggies. The tofu was plentiful and super flavorful and meaty like, well... a meat! All around very filling meal. I also got the swordfish with cauliflower appetizer to go.

Great vibe / chill atmosphere... Sat on the curve at the bar by the window. Really pleasant autumn day. The chef is Filipino and the Asian items on the menu, especially the Bao, were very good. Adobo fried chicken... yum! Cocktails were on point and our service was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. Will return...

Nice neighborhood restaurant with lots of innovative vegan options. They even have a doggie menu! Definitely check it out.

Really loved the vibe here although we had to wait for like 30mins or so to be sited because it was fully packed. Keep that in mind as they don't take reservations over the phone unless you are there in person. The atmosphere was great, great lighting and energy all over the place, the service was really good as well and the food was good although I think a bit overpriced for what it is.. We had we pierogis to share which were delicious but we were disappointed to see that we only received 2 pieces.. for $10 we were honestly expecting a bit more than that.. We then ordered the fried chicken sandwich and the crab melt which were delicious but also felt a bit short when seeing their price $13 and $15 respectively. We had a good time and the food was really good but I do think the prices should align a bit more since they felt a bit excessive for what we got

I had such high hopes for this place. The restaurant looks so cozy from out outside, so eclectic inside, I was hoping for simply amazing lunch. The staff was super polite and very attentive. The lady that greeted us in the front room had a very good idea of what was happening and invited us to sit at the bar while our table was getting ready. My friend order dishes they enjoyed, ribeye sandwich and fried chicken were great according to them. Unfortunately, my burger fell short. It was plain and messy. The burger patty was so plain that I had to request other condiments to finish it. Fries were more soggy than crisp. Luckily, I also order butternut squash soup which was very good. The parking situation can be tricky. The restaurant has a very small parking lot and the street parking is limited.

Lovely little spot near the river. Very nice casual vibe ; attentive friendly service and good food... we had fried chicken sandwich, house salad and goats cheese. All yum ! Super busy on a Monday lunchtime! Love that there's a dog friendly patio and menu

Awesome vibe, seems like an old house transformed to a restaurant. Solid service. Food was super delicious - our party of 6 all agreed. Highlight was definitely the bao buns which I believe they're known for. A must visit if you're in Cleveland!

Kind of an unassuming place from the outside, but I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. It's a bar set up but the food is a more elevated electric cuisine from different cultures. Don't sleep on the patatas braves here -reminded me of what I ate in Barcelona. I think there is something for everyone here! The quality and taste of the food were all very good! The service was fast and timely. Come here with friends to share the small plates. They have a very nice patio for the summer too!

We were in the neighborhood and decided to follow in Guy Fieri's footsteps so we stopped into Fat Cats. I guess we picked a good day to go because we were seated right away. I really liked the decor, there were pieces of art work on the wall that I believe could be purchased. I normally order a burger if they're on the menu but the waitress recommended I try the chicken sandwich. Overall I thought it was fine, it had a unique batter. It reminded me of what a hush puppy is fried in. I really enjoyed the aioli sauce that was on it. It came with sweet potato fries that were cold may have just been a busy day in the kitchen. I would give an award to our waitress as she was great and was very patient with our friend that wanted to purchase a hat. She even brought over the options for her to see. I'd give Fat Cats another try, definitely a cool spot if you're in the area.

In Cleveland for just a few days and decided to try the place out for dinner. I looked them up online and thought they had a pretty cool spread of options. I also saw online it may help to make a revelation because they are smaller establishment. We got seated as soon as we arrived and greeted kindly by the hostess. Our server was also very kind and came to us within seconds of sitting down. As for food we started with the pork bao buns and chickens wings. The boa buns were out of this world, some of the best pork belly I've ever had and buns! The wings fell flat and only came with 3 wings for $9. Don't think it's worth it. For entrees we got the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potatoe fries and the ribeye sandwich with house fries. The chicken sandwich was also disappointing. It had a ton of bread and not much chicken at all. The chicken also didn't have the crunch you usually get with fried chicken. The sauce on the sandwich itself was tasty though, and enjoyed the flavors. The fries were good and enjoyed the crisp. The steak sandwich was good but also had a lot of bread, and the fried were okay but soggy. If we came back we would probably stick to some of the Asian style meals and primarily stuff with the pork belly. Though we probably wouldn't recommend it here. Left disappointed by the food, outside of the buns.

My sister and I had a great dinner at Fat Cats. It was really hard to narrow down the menu options to an only slightly unreasonable amount of food. We ended up sharing a selection of the small plates. My favorite dishes were the Brussles sprouts and the Kimchee potatoes. The sprouts had apple chunks and cashews in the dish, for a really great flavor. The Kimchee potatoes had a lot going on, but were so good - fried potatoes, kimchee, and an over easy egg. We sliced up the egg and the potatoes were really good dipped into the yolk. We had a round of creative cocktails - I think the favorite was the Amalfi spritz - lemony and fizzy. Finally, we ordered the creme brulee, but it has lemon and lavender in it for a slightly herbal sweet treat, with a great cracked crust! Gender neutral bathrooms, first come seating, and there is nothing I can say about the parking that everybody else hasn't said.

I enjoyed Fat Cats. It had a nice quirky vibe to it that's perfect for a laid back lunch. Overall the food is pretty decent, but the Kimchi Tots were the star of the show! Such great flavors that come together so well . The Crab Melt was also very good! The sauce that comes with it has such a great flavor profile as well! Sweet and savory. The service was also very attentive & prompt with great recommendations. The only reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 is because the swordfish & beef lumpia left much to be desired

Interesting location with a view of the Cleveland downtown skyline. Good food. Portions more on the smaller side. Prices are ok. One of the service staff had a bad day. Can happen. Sadly paying with the phone was not possible. Probably a problem with their POS system. Make sure to have a card or cash at hand.

My wife and I walked over to Fat Cats during our stay in Cleveland. My wife got the bacon Cobb salad and I had the fried chicken sandwich. Hers was tasty and mine was very delicious. I was a little hesitant about the sweet potato fries but they were absolutely perfect with the house made ketchup. We enjoyed getting to sit outside and eat. We highly recommend.

Fat Cats is a fun diner with quirky decor and delicious Asian-fusion inspired dishes. My friends and I came for brunch and left raving about our experience. The fried chicken sandwich featured a tangy and fresh slaw. I got a veggie omelette that came with delicious crispy potatoes. They only serve brunch on Saturdays but I honestly wish I'd gotten something off of their regular menu because everything looks so good. I'll definitely be back to try other menu items!

Ashley was a fantastic server! She was knowledgeable and gave us suggestions which delighted our palettes and fed our foodie-loving souls!

Wonderful lunch in Tremont! Daughter enjoyed the hamburger and I poached some of the delicious french fries. The pork noodle bowl was delicious with lots of fresh vegetables. And grandmother enjoyed the salad. How nice to have the restaurant walkable from my daughters new home.

If you're looking for vegan and vegetarian options that pack flavor- this is your place! We came here on a weekday and we're lucky enough to have a table available to us. The drinks were phenomenal and I highly recommend the limoncello one- absolutely addicting! I got the tofu curry and it was actually quite authentic- I'm a sucker for a green curry and they perfected this! I also we a huge fan of their homemade ketchup and their fries were insanely good. Overall loved our experience and we ended up bringing more friends here the following week because we loved it so much! PS if you catch a glimpse of a cat consider yourself lucky!

We had the Swordfish and Pork Pancit. Very good, definitely recommend!! Will be back!

Ambiance was nice, I was glad to pick this place and find parking! It was a fun busy night, with a nice flux of folks in and out. Arriving kinda starving and starting with a calamari was good.

Great food, friendly staff with an inviting atmosphere. I would definitely visit again.

Nice dinner with my Mom before heading down to MusicBox Supper Club. Food was on point! Only drawbacks were noise and our table was pretty much in the service area for food pick-up. On a busy Friday, this is not the best place to sit. That said, I will return and recommend because the varied menu offers lots of yummy choices!

A nice bar feel in Tremont. Stopped in on a snowy Tuesday. Loved the Ribeye steak sandwich but fried chicken sandwich was ok too much bread not enough chicken. Cool vibe and the service was pretty good as well. Ordered pumpkin cheesecake because it was offered but it was out after they looked. Scored a 4 as it was right between a 3 and 4.

Just OK. I had the Denver Omelet for lunch with was filled with peppers, onions and ham. It was good, but not great. Fried potatoes on the side. I've eaten much better and a lot of little diners in Cleveland and besides the prices are quite high.

Very relaxed atmosphere. Service was great. Staff were friendly. They were out of our top choice for an appetizer but our second choice was delicious. I had the ribeye sandwich special and hubby had the house burger. 10/10 Def recommend!

Was impressed with how busy they were on a Tuesday night! Every staff member we interacted with was super pleasant and while I didn't go very far in (we were seated at the bar), it was cute and homey. The chocolate cake was SO good - moist in the middle just like I like it. And the vegan apple crumble was pretty good, especially with that (vegan) vanilla ice cream topping it. So, 5/5 for desserts and would be excited to try them for other meals.

Best pork belly steam buns my fav in town! ...you'll wish you could reverse time and eat them again immediately !

The ambiance is wonderful & the food even better. Loved the octopus appetizer! The wait staff is great & just as sunny as was that day.

Kaylee awesome service ! Crab Melt was amazing! I will be back to try out more of the amazing foods!

no one does it like fat cats. cool menu, consistently good service, good vibes. the steak sandwich is a favorite of mine, i prefer their sweet potato fries to the regular ones. do a walk over to camp cleveland and witness a spectacular view of the city while you're there.

A decent food option in a central location, with parking options around! The food is tasty, nothing extraordinary but does the job. My only gripe about this place is how they call their bao buns banh báo. Banh báo are a Vietnamese dish that are enclosed-not even close to what is served on the menu besides the flour being used. There's nothing Vietnamese about this dish and it makes me wonder why the people that created the menu would name the buns that. Though, the flavors were good and I contemplated ordering more. The caldo arroz bowl was also tasty, especially for a cool fall day. It reminded me of dishes I would eat when I was younger. The dish was simple, hearty and nourishing. I'd try other restaurants before coming back here. However, it's a good option for anyone curious!

Came on a Friday for lunch with some friends. We had great service and everyone enjoyed their meal. I got the tofu noodle bowl and the tofu was way better than I expected. Would definitely come back to try other things on the menu. We sat inside but the patio looked lovely also.

Yes back at it with a business meeting Friday. We decided to go to Fat Cats. The ambiance was quite nice. It is a smaller restaurant. I suggest you get reservations. We ordered to Brussels sprouts, vegetables egg rolls, fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, and veggie bowl. The Brussels and egg roll were amazing. I wish the serving size was larger. They were so good. The chicken sandwich was - okay. The sweet potato fries were not good at all. My friend liked the veggie bowl. But she did describe it as - uhm it is okay. Overall we give this experience a 6 out of 10. Not the best but not the worst either. #clegrub #expgrowth

Very tasty and they accommodate allergies the drinks are soooo good. The parking not so good, and always best to make reservations! Have fun and enjoy the food and the vibe guys!!

And the last stop of the Cleveland Ohio trip was Fat Cats. I had the Arroz Caldo from the show and he had a hanger steak. I thought it was good but not spectacular. We split a cheesecake which was really good tho.

Fat Cats came recommended by a friend. We live 3 hours away so I wasn't sure we'd ever get a shot but we ended up in the area so I REALLY wanted to visit. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised by the appearance. Very eclectic. Not at all basic. Loved the atmosphere of this place. Then we were greeted by some of the most pleasant people and their smiles! Of course , THAT is ALWAYS welcome! VERY welcoming! Great drink (beers) selection! The menu had me hooked. Everything on it sounded so amazing-Very diverse influences and combinations. I was told we had to try the pork bao. So glad we did! Delicious!! We also ordered the olive tapenade appetizer. Fantastic! We split two entrees that were also spectacular. The ribeye sandwich and the crab melt were... of course, delicious! Our server was very personable and friendly! She'd told us that she'd worked there since 2007. That speaks to the ownership and management. I can't wait to visit again! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!