Frank Fat's
Chinese restaurant · Sacramento ·
Elegant Chinese-American landmark with speakeasy vibe and famed pie
Elegant Chinese-American landmark with speakeasy vibe and famed pie
"Included in Sacramento Eats, this longtime establishment—described as an America’s Classic—contributes recipes from the capital region’s celebrated food scene to the new cookbook." - Dianne de Guzman
"The oldest single-family-owned restaurant in Sacramento (est. 1939) is known for deep-fried Peking duck and more." - Dianne de Guzman, Clair Lorell, Paolo Bicchieri
"Celebrated as the “third house” because of its popularity among politicians making deals in the back booths, this venerable Chinese-American jewel has been family owned since 1939. Step inside and you'll be transported into another era by way of a retro bar serving up happy-hour martinis and an elegant dining room attended to by tie-wearing servers and festooned with valuable relics. The menu is as much of a throwback as the décor, with yu kwok (crispy beef, pork and water chestnut dumplings) sharing equal billing with not-so-Chinese items, including banana cream pie. But don’t be dissuaded by the seeming inauthenticity as everything is beautifully executed, from the fried chicken marinated with brandy and ginger to addictive garlic-chili green beans." - Michelin Inspector
"Frank Fat’s is heading strong into its ninth decade. Within the last few years it has been awarded as a James Beard House American Classic, and recently was one of three Sac restaurants to receive a Michelin Bib Gourmand nod. The pink-and-gold, dark and clubby interior will make you feel like you’re in an ’80s action movie set in Miami, and the big, beautiful mai tais will mess you up. Best bets come from the appetizer selection, including the beef-and-pork-stuffed yu kwok dumplings. You absolutely must double down on your mai tai sugar rush by finishing the meal with Frank Fat’s deservedly famous banana cream pie." - Becky Grunewald
"Frank Fat's sounds like the perfect spot for Friday dinner. Early Friday dinner at Frank Fat's is half price and perfect for watching state employees unwind." - Aaron Hutcherson
