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    Fat Cats

    4.2 (502 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Artichoke pizza
    Mazen H.

    The staff and service here are really amazing. The best part about this place. It was running really hot inside. I don't think the AC was on. I don't even know if there's an AC the two ceiling fans were working overtime and barely helping at all. There was no air in a warm spring early evening. My Group was sweating however we didn't enjoy the company and the food. The pizza cross kind of threw me off because it really felt and tasted like a crunchy pita bread something I did not exactly expect but it was ok.

    Dustin H.

    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.

    Desserts: Top is Bread pudding Bottom is a Lemon ricotta cake
    Madi M.

    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.

    A cutie of a bar
    Rachel H.

    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

    Warm goat cheese
    Meghana S.

    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.

    Bao buns pork and perogies
    Chad P.

    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!

    John M.

    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.

    Brown Butter Gnocchi
    Brian P.

    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.

    Crab melt
    Colette W.

    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:-(

    Fish tacos
    Bakita H.

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

    Burger
    Arkadiusz S.

    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.

    Mark R.

    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...

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

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    Ask the Community - Fat Cats

    Does anyone know what the building was previously? It's so unique.

    A home. Fat Cats still rents the quaint and cozy upstairs as an AirBNB/VRBO!

    How is parking at Fat Cats?

    They have a small lot next to the restaurant. It can take between 6-8 cars depending on how the cars are actually parked (there are no parking stripes painted on the lot). Alternatively, there's street parking, which availability and proximity can… Read more

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    We hosted a Young Professional networking event here, which was new for me because typically I only…read morefind myself arriving late on a weekend. I'm so happy we did because Stella made sure we had a stellar time (she put the Stella in Stellar? Sorry, nerd status) and the food provided was super fresh and the staff was so attentive. We had a pretty large group all come in at once and they got us through quickly with our first round of drinks! The ambiance is intimate enough where you can step aside to a table for a nice convo or large enough to create a dancing space where we you're at... which was exactly what some of us did because the music was just too tempting. From a more organized event to a late night par-tay mentality, the subtle and eclectic vibes of Lost put you in the right head space. Highly recommend!

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    Flower on Freeman is a super chic cocktail bar on the edge of Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. It…read moreis impeccably decorated and designed and could easily be in found in someplace like LA or New York. The space is pretty cozy and intimate, which was especially felt as I came in on a cold, snowy December day. The bar had maybe 6 or so seats and the marble on it is beautiful and has awesome underlighting. Their cocktail menu is pretty expansive, with lots of really descriptive drink options. You can choose a drink based on a desired flavor profile and base alcohol. The bartender was super nice and helpful. I wanted to get a mocktail, they had a few on the menu to choose from, but the bartender ended up making me something. The space is small and cozy up front, but they also have another area in the back for a small group. They also seem to have a really nice patio. I'm looking forward to returning in warmer weather to check that out.

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    Birdietown Mini Golf + Lounge - The upstairs bar

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    4.6 mi

    I visited for the first time for lunch in late October 2025 with friends. After lunch, we all went…read moredownstairs to play mini golf and we had so much fun. FOOD -- I ordered the Slow Braised Pork ($22) which includes sweet potato gnocchi, fennel, crispy sage, and apple cider glaze. This was a delicious and very hearty meal. I hardly eat pork so I'm glad that I enjoyed the dish. The sweet potato gnocchi was perfectly paired with the pork. Everything in the dish just blended well together. All my friends enjoyed their food too, from the meatballs, calamari, burger with fries, ratatouille, and more. I nibbled on a few of them and loved it especially the wagyu meatballs. The food was all full of flavour. Service was nice all afternoon as the server came to check on us a few times including refilling our water glasses. MINI GOLF -- Head downstairs to play some games. You pay a fee and are then given score sheets. A friend's friend had surprisingly paid for all of us and I had no idea until the next day (for some reason I thought the mini golf was included in the lunch cost...LOL). Each golf game has a different course with some being more challenging than others. I recommend Birdietown Mini Golf and Lounge for a fun day of mini golf plus lunch. I can see myself coming back again. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 48/250 total reviews in 2026 - 889 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 24 April 2026

    Went here on December 19 of 2025, so this review is a little late. We went for the happy hour mini…read moregolf and they were able to accommodate our group. We have 8-10 people so they just had us split into two, which was fine. The vibe was great, felt very upscale. My group mostly got mocktails. I felt like for just juice it was definitely over priced, because I felt like I was just drinking lemonade as we were playing mini golf. We only paid to play the upstairs holes, and it was good enough for us. We did not make a reservation for dinner which we regretted, but they were able to get us two tables in the downstairs area. Not a traditional seating, it was very comfy with one side being a booth and the otherwise having two comfy lounge chairs. I ordered the chicken sandwich, which was large and delicious. The chicken was well fried and the bread was so good. The fries were good, but the aioli was 12/10, so so so good! The food did take some time to come, but they were busy and were kind enough to find a spot for us. I told the staff it was someone birthday in our group and they brought a special birthday dessert which we al tried and it was great. Their menu is worth the price and the vibe is definitely jeans and a nice shirt, or a casual dress. Perfect for date night or a birthday dinner, and I look forward to coming back. The TLDR: staff was really nice, food was great, mocktails a little expensive, and the mini golf was super fun.

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