Original Fat Cats

  4.4 – 1,147 reviews   • Bar

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Live entertainment nightly, late night food, over 80 beers, full liquor and great vibes are the best phrases to describe this bar that’s been a Fort Lauderdale staple for almost 20 years! Since 2020 we have been serving lunch and bar food that is quietly making it our number one attraction!

Convivial, old-school bar with late hours provides 80+ beers & live music for a local crowd.

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Popular downtown dive bar rocking out to live local bands every night. Pull up a barstool with your friends and order an iced cold bottle of beer or a fruity …

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Autumn Crowley
Listen! I don’t know how Sunday night was more lit than Saturday night… but the DJ was SPINNING!!!! We had everyone on the dance floor and the vibes were amazing. The variety of music was perfect, from throwbacks to rock, even a little Latin music! Give that man a raise! Had so much fun for my birthday weekend:) the staff is excellent, fast service from the bartenders. I’d pass on the food next time, but the tater tots were solid
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Steve Garlock
Talk about a throwback bar and a kick ass owner behind the bar. His sense of humor was over the top. Loved the cold fat cat brewery on tap. Great people watching and one serious football crowd! Anyone that excited about the Dolphins I tip my hat to. Definitely will stop in when we are back in town. Best bar hands down!
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MZ. Kupkake
Awesome vibe! I was looking for a spot to eat and someone recommended Fat Cat. I give them 5 stars. My bartender Brandoooooo was awesome. Maybe next time I can get a lemon pepper shot. I really ment to say Green Tea. I was super hungry. a
After ordering lemon pepper tenders and tots I needed a drank. Great prices by the way. Mad props to the cooks we never see. Yall doing your thang. They repeat customers was a vibe too. Big shout out again to Brandoooo thanks for taking care of us love. We will be back! See yall soon with my dancers….. If you want good food,great prices, bartender with a since of humor, and good time visit Fat Cat. Thank You!!!!!
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Jason Ballard
FANTASTIC

1st time visit on a week day and it was awesome.

Original Philly was great w/ fries. Plenty of beers for all tastes.

Decor was great. Awesome vibe! Loved the collection of skate decks + various stickers. Awesome hip hop playing during our visit.

I would recommend you try this spot and leave a rating to help others.
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Ryan Grant
Place has a pretty cool vibe, especially during the nights when they have live bands. The bands are awesome. Food and drinks taste ok, but it’s nothing over the top. The service is ok.

One thing that really bothered me is the cleanliness of the restaurant. There was a really bad odor throughout the whole place, particularly near the stage. Don’t even think about going in the bathrooms; it REEKS of urine. Place needs a DEEP DEEP cleaning. Makes me wonder how they’re handling the food! Avoid if possible.
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Lorin Veturis
While out with my bridesmaids during a Bachelorette party, the bouncer singled my bridesmaid out, touched her stomach and said he would let us in if we told him the gender of the baby and shes not pregnant.. assault and battery is disgusting. DO NOT COME HERE. THIS PLACE IS TRASH. He’s lucky no body swung or hocked a lougie at his gross face, this was probably the first time he touched a woman and it better be his last.
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Tatyana Moore
When I tell you… the BEST Philly hands-down that I’ve had; been in Florida for over 10 years. I’m not kidding, better than a lot of establishments that are known For Philly cheesesteak. The people that work during the day are a little more nicer to the urban community then the ones that work at night though. No shade But I’ll take a little prejudice for that Philly though. 10/10 highly recommend.
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Kristin Francis
The chicken tenders were skinny like chicken fries from Burger king. Additionally the person that sees in the food put absolutely way too much seasoning that the food was extremely salty and inedible.
The Philly cheesesteak was a enjoyable meal

Lastly I went and walked inside to grab my to-go order and the bouncer was distracted and grab me. If he was actually standing at the door and doing his job he wouldn’t have to do that
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Brian Neves
This will always be my go to downtown. Always loved seeing music live and no better place than the Original Fat Cats. Cool atmosphere, gets a little cramped like your at a concert, good selection of beers and the food is pretty damn good.
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Teresa Foskey
There is hardly words to describe this place. It is magical on a different level. The food is top notch. My husband got the chicken cheesesteak which i didn’t get a picture of because he ate it so fast. It was so freaking good. What I did get a photo of is the Sweet Potato fries with the magical sauce. It is an absolute must. I highly recommend if your in the area to stop by!!
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