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Frank Fat's

806 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 441-7966
Ranked #35 of 990 restaurants in Sacramento
4.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Price range: 32 AUD - 41 AUD
Cuisines: Chinese, Asian, Chilean
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Good for: Groups, Business
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: 8th
Description: Frank Fat's Restaurant located just a block away from the State Capitol at 806 L street in Downtown Sacramento, has proudly served the Sacramento Community since 1939. Frank Fat's takes pride in continuing to serve the finest Chinese cuisine from the four provinces of China (Peking, Szechuan, Canton, Shanghai) and Hong Kong in a superbly decorated surrounding with warm, friendly and cheerful service.
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Lincoln, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Love this kind of food; a little pricey so only go once in a great while More

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MIAMI
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138 reviews 138 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Delicious food in beautiful atmosphere where all the movers and shakers dine. Classy chinese food. More

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Carmichael, California
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Back in the hey day of power brokers from state government, this was THE place to be. The shakers and movers are seen as much here these days, but the food is still good. As with so many Chinese restaurants, though, the food is "americanized". That doesn't make it any lower in quality or taste, however. The banana cream pie... More

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Sacramento, CA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Here's what you order: Honey walnut prawns, Frank Style New York Steak, Garlic Green Beans, Potstickers and Steamed Rice. You're welcome! More

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See 5 more reviews by Miss_Moe_71 for Sacramento
San Carlos, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Very nice variety of Chinese dishes. Very ample portions. Nice upscale decor. More

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Sacramento, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

It was some of the bfood in sac. I have lived there more than 20 years and never been daiisaponited. More

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Carmel Valley, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

At one time the Fat family had the good sense to hire the late, and phenomenally talented Anthony Machado to recreate their tired and venerable family restaurant. He did such a good job that the interior alone put them back on the map in a very big way. Their cuisine had always been tourist Chinese, but enjoyable.Coupled with the new... More

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Fair Oaks CA
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

We don't go often because it is a little pricy but the food is wonderful. The honey walnut prawns are fabulous! It is great for a special occasion. More

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Elk Grove, California
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

First time at any Frank Fats and we went to the one in downtown Sacramento. OK, so from the outside it doesn't look like much and it really looks like its even closed, but don't let that fool you. Its just a couple block from the Capital and just south of the Downtown Mall. it looks shady but once you... More

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Venice, CA
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115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Delicious and interesting Chinese food. Went with a group of 12 and it was fun. And the banana cream pie really was wonderful. More

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