Fatty Crab UWS

We went for a late lunch on Sunday. The menu said 2 for one cocktail. When the bill arrived, it turns out that it was two for one PER PERSON. The waitress didn?t bother to mention anything. The manager told us that it is not the waitress? ?job? to inform customers and we should have read it in the fine prints. They were really rude and arrogant.
REALLY POOR SERVICE. Highly don?t recommend

Posted 09/12/09

Me and my girlfriends came by after the steely dan concert the cocktails were amazing. Really big bar. I didnt have a chance to try the food but everything looked really good. I can't wait to see another show at the beacon so i can come back.

Pros: fun bar great drinks

Posted 08/03/09

I never write on these things but this place was really a great time. Our waiter just ordered for the table and the food was really amazing. we had this one dish that looked like some kinda dinosaur rib it was crazy definately messy. This place is a great new addition to the neighborhood.

Pros: great atmasphere, helpful staff

Posted 07/21/09

Finally made it to the UWS restaurant for a friends birthday. We had a great time. The servers were very helpful and recommended some great dishes. chili crab was soooo good and spicy, probably the messiest food ever! Cant wait to make it back.

Pros: great food and cocktails

Cons: hard to get a reservation

Posted 07/10/09

Heard a lot about this place and decided to finally give it a try. Was nervous because had heard that everything was spicy and I don't always love the spice. Went with their suggestions and LOVED it! Duck was my fav: sweet, juicy and really awesome rice underneath (navigate the chiles). Also, pork and watermelon: funky combo but weirdly works . Will bring out-of-towners here for the unique atmosphere and flavors. Want to check out their brunch in the future.

Posted 07/09/09

Downtown vibe that works! Cool music, fun bar and the most interesting menu around. The UWS tide has turned...

Pros: Chili Crab and specialty cocktails!

Cons: Come loud and proud

Posted 07/05/09

awesome time, loved the soundtrack. I felt like i was back in college (depeche mode?!). Food was great.

Pros: great new spot

Posted 07/04/09

two words....CHILLI CRAB!!!!!

Pros: Chilli Crab

Cons: ???

Posted 07/01/09

Last night walking around the neighborhood stumbled upon this place that I recently read about. Seemed like a great place to hang out. Good music (little cheesy but fun). Me and my wife hung at the bar and had a great tequila drink while we waited for a table. Food was outstanding i think the duck was my favorite. service was different than at most restaurants but i thought the overall experience was pretty cool. I think this is a great place to hang in the neighborhood cant wait to get back.

Pros: great food

Posted 06/01/09

I love this place!!! I am so happy that the UWS finally has a place to eat that is not just for the silver-haired set. The vibe at Fatty (as we now affectionately refer to it) is layed back with intensely knowledgeable staff, that can break down the ingredients of any dish you've ordered in a moments time. It's hard to believe, but the pork buns ARE actually better than momofuku. The rest of the menu is as well. I've never had a bad dish in three visits. Even the bokchoy is simple but genius. The chilli crab crab is a must!!!! it's pricey, but try picking up some dungeness crabs and cooking em for your foodie friends and pay just as much for half as good.! All in all, you can"t get this style of food at this quality anywhere in the city. Did I mention all the pork, and chicken come from sustainable, natural, local farms! I hope this place stays forever!!!... Straight bangin son!!!!

Pros: great food, great music, great atmosphere

Cons: no takeout menu

Posted 05/26/09

had dinner at fatty crab over the holiday weekend overall just a really great experience. The menu was very similar to the other location but seemed like it had a few new things. the whole fish was off the chains! cant wait to get back maybe this time i'll remember more of the evening. cocktails rock

Pros: fun vibe , great food, strong drinks

Cons: very busy

Posted 05/26/09

I had dinner there the other night and had the best time. The food is fantastic, the music is loud but that's why I like it and the staff is a lot of fun and could answer any question i had about the food. This place isn't for everyone, but if you want to have a fun time, eat great food, drink great booze than check it out!!!

Pros: Awesome Food

Cons: Is too awesome possible?

Posted 05/26/09

Its like a party in here! I heard one of the tables next to me ask the waiter to turn down the freakin music. Im sure he wanted something other than The Cold War Kids. But it was Friday nite at like 9:30!! WTF??
The food was crazy good tho! i got kinda drunk and think i had some pork buns (better then momofuku) and a crazy mango salad and the crab!! WOW...After i gave in and really started digging into the dish i truly got what was going on here...This street food is meant to be messy and flavorful and loud and all that!! Bring it on Fatty Crab!!

Pros: Original, Cool service

Cons: Old people

Posted 04/22/09

So ya gotta get to Fatty Crab. If you like food with FLAVOR and an atmosphere where you can hang out and not feel like you have to hold back this is your jam.
ewww spice.....ewww....pork fat....ewwww murals of unclothed women in the bathroom... BEAT IT POPS!!! Go to someplace you DON'T eat with your hands.
Try the pork buns, the sliders, the CRAB!!!, the duck, and the whole fish (branzino i think)..any of the special cocktails rule but the beer list rocks!!

Pros: Banging music, food like no where else in the UWS

Cons: none

Posted 04/16/09

Good lord! the UWS needed some place like this! The food is spicy and unusual and the vibe is laid-back and rock and roll. FYI malaysian food is spicy and salty, that's what it is, so if you don't like salt and spice, this place is not for you. And if you are partial to cheesy "elevator music" with your dinner you wont find that here either. But if you want to try something completely different from everywhere else in the UWS, head on over to fatty crab and enjoy!

Pros: good food and rock n' roll

Posted 04/16/09

Being a local and a huge fan of Fatty Crab, last night we headed up north to try out Fatty Crab UWS....
Awesome space, great decor and the staff was great. We loved every second of it. Going back this weekend, this place is a MUST visit for any fan of Fatty Crab downtown.... CHEERS TO FATTY CRAB UWS you are here to stay!

Pros: Great space, great food, great staff --- AWESOME!

Cons: NONE

Posted 03/09/09