I love Fat Harry's- very accessible bar on St. Charles. It's slightly dive-y, and definitely has a college bar feel. I've only had drinks there (and by "drinks" I mean "the cheapest pitcher they have"), but the environment is great if you just want to hang out with friends. I love that they're a non-smoking establishment, and they have a back room with a big screen TV and Tiger Vision for all you die-hard LSU fans out there stuck without a ticket to the game. It's not a 5 star rating because the bathrooms are cramped at best. It's nice that there's more than one stall, but I'm surprised there haven't been more concussions in there from the door swinging open too quickly. read more

Zane and Ash made my day!!! They were so happy and had the best attitudes!! They were on top of everything and was there anytime we needed something! Even busy.. I felt like my table was getting the best service we could ever receive!! The food was great! Thank you staff! read more

Fat Harry's is one of my favorite places to grab a drink and food with friends for any occasion! The location is perfect as it makes it close to almost everything. The service is superb and they have an incredible beer selection and a pretty awesome bar menu. The option to sit inside or outside is always a favorite of mine as well as the spaciousness of the venue. There are also enough tv's to make sure you catch all the games. read more

Just made a little stop here to have a drink while walking around in the Garden District. We didn't realize when we walked in and sat at the table that there was no wait staff. There were two girls working behind the bar both of which made eye contact with us and never said anything about having to order at the bar. So just know if you go here they didn't have waitstaff. When I went up to the bar to order however and the bartender was very attentive and very nice. We ordered a couple appetizers and they were about what you would expect from bar food. Nothing excellent but not terrible either. So if you're just looking for a place to stop and hang out and have a drink maybe a little bit of food not a bad place to stop. read more

Awesome Bar, one of my favorites!! Ashleigh is an amazing bartender, and there isn't much a Korean chicken bbq slider can't fix.

Disclaimer: I had a really really bad experience, and while this is not necessarily representative of the entire staff, I felt compelled to stick up for a friend and share this situation. While trying to celebrate her birthday, my friend went to Fat Harry's, a place she and her friends go to often. Seeing how long the line for the bathroom was, a bouncer told her to use the bathroom upstairs, because there would be no line. Per his direction, she went up to use the restroom. While my friend was ON THE TOILET, a bartender busted in and forced her out saying "you have no right to be in here" and pushed her down the stairs and kicked her out of the bar, all the while not listening to her as she explained she was only in that bathroom because the bouncer had suggested it. She was not overly intoxicated, and it was 7 pm. On her BIRTHDAY. The next night, that same friend of mine tried to take us there while we were all in town for Mardi Gras, and as she tried to order a drink, the same bartender rudely refused her service and ordered that she and her group be kicked out of the bar. All this over using a bathroom that she was told to go to? This bartender is an asshole with little man syndrome who needs to chill the fuck out about someone using the bathroom, or at least listen and understand their situation. I don't live in New Orleans, but I won't be back to Fat Harry's given the chance. read more

The bar food is actually really good with a great selection. I like the buffalo wings and nachos. The bathrooms are almost always a wreck. The music is great. Lots of different types of people: the 80 y/o man who basically lives there, yuppie guys in suits, middle aged couples (I run into my parents' friends on occasion), and sometimes college students. Lots of TVs and a jukebox. read more

OMG... almost walked past this place, but asked a question to the lady outside. She was so friendly & helpful & turned out to not only be a great bartender, but an AMAZING bartender. Elisabeth is the person you want to meet!! I could go on & on & on... but you will make your own opinion (& it will be like mine). Go see Elisabeth @ Fat Harry's! read more

I'm giving 4 stars because of the service and friendliness of the staff. The food was 3 star worthy.. not bad, but not great. Pretty typical bar food. read more

Very frat-y. I went here while still in college and I already felt old. Good if you like the frat scene and you feel like dancing, but if you're over 21, I would suggest you avoid it. read more

Friendly staff, good vibes, enough TVs to watch everything you need. Oh and really good wings!

We came here to watch the Cubs championship game after a nearby bar filled up. We were able to find seats and a table, and the bar was busy but not uncomfortably packed. We had to order drinks and food at the bar- there were no waiters/waitresses- and the bartenders seemed a bit overwhelmed. It would often take us several minutes to order and get a drink, even with an open tab. We ordered food- fried pickles, a corn dog, mozzarella sticks, that sort of food- and it seriously took forever to get to us. It looked like there were just 2 guys back in the kitchen, and they were pushing out food pretty slowly. But the food was tasty once we got it. But the beer and food was affordable, the crowd was somewhat douchey but somehow still friendly (although maybe that was a product of a shared love of the Cubs), and they had a big screen TV for us to watch the game on in the back room. There was also a pool table and a shuffleboard table that nobody was using. Overall, nothing life changing, but I'm glad we found this place to watch the game at! read more

Decent Bar. fills with college kids on Friday and Saturday nights, so good to avoid it then, but otherwise good. Great burgers. They change the whole format of the bar during parade season though, so avoid it at all costs during the last week and a half of Carnival. read more

I have been frequenting this joint for years. It is the quintessential bar for New Orleans college students, but has a great New Orleans vibe that keeps locals coming back for years and years. Great beer selection both on tap and in bottles. Standard bar grub such as burgers, club sandwiches, wraps, cheese fries, etc. The staff are friendly and memorable; they'll become your new best friends in no time, and they really care about their customers. Fats is one of the more popular college late-night bars; but if that's not your scene, then it can also be the perfect place for Sunday Funday with friends, after work drinks or prime game-time viewing for the Saints, LSU and Tulane. Fat Harry's is a great bar full of great people who become great friends. read more

If I could give a negative review I would. The staff of this restaurant are irreprehensibly rude, slow, and shoddy. This establishment is an overpriced tourist trap out to get people who don't know where do go. Please avoid and find a more authentic, delicious Louisiana restaurant. The food was disgusting and there are only two tables that's it. Also the bar is disgusting and empty. I watched at the cook spit in my food and laughed. read more

Best spot on St. Charles for some drinks with the boys and to catch a game. The staff are friendly, the food is good, and the folk are nice. No reason to complain when I'm at Fat Harry's. read more

Great bar to watch some football and drink some decently priced beers with a pretty good selection! Split slider combo with a friend. Turkey, classic, and buffalo chicken were the three we tried. I thought buffalo chicken was the best. It does have a little bit of a kick though which I really enjoyed. Turkey was blah. Kinda dry and just not much to it. Classic burger slider was decent (comes with grilled onions and pickles). Sweet potato fries were great. It's kinda dark inside and has a grungy feel to it but I liked it! read more

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It's not cheap by New Orleans standards. We still paid $6+ for each beer, which seemed high. We paid cash for our drinks (I think we had 3 rounds) but had a credit card open because we also ordered food. Then the bartender charged us for additional drinks at the end of the night, we didn't catch it till the next day. I think that was pretty damn shiesty of him. The chicken sandwich was good though. We did not return during our Nola visit. read more

Best Shrimp Quesadilla I have ever had. I went there during lunch and I had heard good things about their food. This place is very spacious so I would think it would be a great hang out place during weekends or nights. read more

I actually have been going here for years and I'm sadly just getting around to reviewing it. The bar food is some of the best in town and always consistent. Strong drink pours and bartenders who are friendly and fun. Open early and late, I absolutely recommend this place. read more

Fat Harry's is a great place to go on an off night. I used to love getting pitchers of beer and playing card games with my friends for hours. But if you aren't into the greek scene don't go here late on the weekends. The food here is also pretty good. read more

the RUDEST staff i've ever come into contact with. one of the many (??) servers we had walked away as we were telling him what we wanted to order amongst MANY other rude comments and gestures. don't come here in a group (of girls) we were treated like DIRT. i have NEVER experienced service like this.. covid or not. read more

Sliders were amazing and reasonably priced. Bartender Ashley was very accommodating and knowledgeable about local places I could explore since we've just moved here from Houston. Great first experience here and knowing I only live 2 blocks away I'm sure I will be a regular. Thanks for everything! Keep it up and you'll be sure to see me a lot! read more

A good place for an afternoon pint with substantial beer selection and first rate bar food options like sliders, cheese plate, fried classics, wings, nachos, etc. it's not find dining but it's Fat Harry's, a NOLA staple. read more

Fat Harry's is ingrained in every college student's memory. A decent bar with decent prices. However, as I have gotten older, I find the food is pretty decent for bar food and the atmosphere is ok. Well, save Mardi Gras and Saints and LSU games, the crowd is pretty down to Earth, quiet and hospitable. The food is bar food, but it is pretty good bar food. Beyond just hot wings and french fries, they can put together a baked potato, chicken wraps and even a few salads. They order out and is a great place to sit outside and watch the streetcars go by. read more

Nice bar staff is really cool peeps. The Cajun burger is good but don't get it on the onion bread! The baked potato was kind of hard but once broken up its was good with the toppings. I want to go on a Monday because they have a wing special and I love wings. read more

Almost missed this place. Happy Hour 4 to 7 on well drinks. Wraps were good for a sports bar. Will definitely eat here again.

Typical local college bar. chill. Damn good homemade chips... Five dollar BLT hit the spot too!

Visited this location while on the Uptown Halloween Pub Crawl. Seemed okay. No egregious issues. Maybe one of the more raucous locations especially considering location and usual clientele. read more

As a local to New Orleans but a social outsider, I've always been weary of Fat Harry's, or fats as the popular kids called it in high school. I made it my goal to transform myself inside and out so that one day I would return triumphant to fats, walk through those glass doors to open mouthed stares from all my previous enemies. I am happy to say I did just that. But as to the bar itself, it didn't quite live up to all the hype I would hear of my classmates raging stories of their weekends back in high school. It was way too cold for me to fully show off my slender but toned figure and their beer and mixed drink selection was subpar and was NOT what was advertised on their website. Idk if I'll go back. Next up. The F and M's Patio! Any outfit tips for inside/outdoor situations? read more

On the level...pretty good beer selection. Pretty laid back atmosphere, which I like, but may bore others. But goodness gracious the music selection had an influence on that 4th star. If you like a laid back place to get a beer during the day, this place off st. Charles is a good place to start. read more

Perfectly adequate dive bar uptown. Tap beer selection leaves something to be desired. Food will hit the spot but nothing to write home about. Best redeeming factor is the outdoor seating which, on a nice day is all you can ask for. In sum, wouldn't go out of my way to visit but if I found myself out front, would probably sit down and have a drink. read more

Bad vibes from the moment we got there. It was Super Bowl Sunday and we had looked up a spot that both offered good wings and was a sports bar. This place seemed to offer both. When we arrived there was only one table left, understandable as it was Super Bowl Sunday. There was a hockey game on the one tv in front of our table so we asked our server if she could please turn on the game for us. She was nice enough about it and was surprised that it was not on already. Then a nasty tempered man comes out from the bar grumbling about how there are 8 TVs in the bar, why did we need THAT one on, right in front of us so we could hear him! Uh... because it's Super Bowl Sunday, dick. Then there was some back and forth about the drink specials, she said they didn't have them when it was clearly written on the menu for Sunday. They didn't have the beer I ordered and the one she recommended was disgusting. My bf then went to play shuffleboard, but as he was playing the same guy who complained about putting on the game came out and started yelling at him because kids had broken it in the past. The lunatic was yelling about "the kids" to a 37 year old. He was clearly wasted. He seemed like a bar back, but nonetheless he made us never want to go back. Oh, and the icing on the cake? A fly in my bf's beer. read more

Fat Harry's is a very average bar in a good location especially during Mardi Gras. The food is typical bar grub, nothing great or terrible.

My friend told me about Fat Harry's years ago and I've been back many times. Love this place. Made some great memories here. Whenever I am in New Orleans I have to swing by, it's a tradition for me now. Get out of the quarter, its too busy and there is way more to New Orleans. Catch a night parade going down St. Charles and you won't regret it. read more

Always a great night. I love the sitting out and people watching on a saturday afternoon. Pretty crowded at night, but a great crowd of people. read more

Great Staff, freindly bartenders...Definitely has its times as a young crowd, but everyday but Friday/Saturday nights its a wonderful place to hangout grab a beer, and talk with regulars! Good wings, bad nachos, all the sandwiches and wraps are really good! read more

Pretty pricey place to go and have a beer. Food menu is pretty good but is also pricey. I give it four stars because their buffalo wings are THE best in the city. Worth the price. read more

Not sure if I've ever been here before, but I definitely want to start pretending to drive for uber so I can pick people up here as their uber driver, drive around for 15 minutes and then drop them back off here and convince them that's what they asked me to do. Doesn't seem like that's an actual crime. I'm sure they have bud lite or some other bro beer on tap, so definitely check it out. Wouldn't be surprised if their burger is edible too. I recommend you go here, or don't. I literally have no opinion one way or the other. This seems like the type of bar where dudes do push up contests to impress girls. read more

Bartender, gentleman with bald head and glasses; is by far, the most abrasive and unpleasant person I have ever encountered. If you have any expectation to be treated with respect, this place is not for you. read more