Good Times (formerly Fat Dog)

[Pete]

After a substantial renovation, a former dive bar will soon reopen as Fat Dog Kitchen & Bar at 1234 N. Western.

Last year, work commenced on the building but the proposed Rabbit Hole bar soon abandoned their plans due to a dispute between the operators.

Lonnie Green soon stepped in and leased the unique property and has spent months reworking it. There will be a soft opening this week and then Fat Dog will soon open to the public.

The small building features a large patio and a charming setting among mature trees in a rapidly evolving area of Western just south of where the street criss-crosses Classen Boulevard.

Immediately to the south is Art Fusion Studio, a renovated historic building that has been transformed into a an art gallery and event space by Rick and Tracey Bewley. All around this area, a large out-of-state housing developer has been assembling properties.

Green commissioned the Bewleys to create custom glasswork for the project and hopes to feature rotating works from various local artists.

The dog-friendly patio will soon receive a pergola structure that will partially cover the outdoor area.

The entire exterior has been renovated and the adjacent gravel parking lot has been paved.

Fat Dog will offer a full bar, a good selection of local beers and a nice wine list.

Although the building itself is small, a full kitchen will be featured; see menu below.

[AP]

I used to drive Western every day to get on i-40 and always wanted to stop in here at the bar. Can't wait to try it.

[Pete]

The outdoor space in particular should be pretty great, as the setting is just brimming with character.

I'm going to the soft opening this week and will report back.

[Uptowner]

I used to drive Western every day to get on i-40 and always wanted to stop in here at the bar. Can't wait to try it.

Since the antique lady it's been about 6 bars. It was a turnkey operation. 3.2 only. Usually leased by former customers who thought they could turn it around and make a go of it. Almost all of which intended to get a liquor license but didn't understand that changing the zoning and running the bureaucratic marathon to get an able license also cost around $5,000

[Pete]

Before the renovation, this entire property was in horrible shape.

I toured it when the Rabbit Hole guys just started work and it was scary bad. And beyond the cosmetics there were all types of plumbing and other problems.

The parking area wasn't even paved at that time.


The new proprietors have put a ton of money in this place and it really turned out cool. I love this little section of Western and can walk over from my place.

[Chitty]

Looks awesome, menu looks delicious. Do they have any social media accounts to follow?

[Pete]

They have a Facebook account but it's mainly for their friends and family since they aren't open yet.

[Mel]

I like the retro 60's Space Age vibe. My folks, long time ago, had a hanging lamp that looked like those 3 pictures / glass bricks. That copper top bar will only look better with use. Like this.

[tfvc.org]

I came here looking for cute pictures of fat dogs.

[trousers]

Looks awesome, menu looks delicious. Do they have any social media accounts to follow?

@FatDogOKC

[Urbanized]

It's no Antique Lady.

[trousers]

Things I regret: not drinking at Antique Lady
Things I don't regret: not being stabbed
I'll call it even

[Mel]

I came here looking for cute pictures of fat dogs.

[tfvc.org]

Yay!

[OKCRT]

Things I regret: not drinking at Antique Lady
Things I don't regret: not being stabbed
I'll call it even

Been there many times back in the day for a beer and shoot a game of pool. after work. Donny the bald headed guy used to own it back then. It could get pretty rough in there.

[Pete]

Went to the soft opening last night... This is going to be a fun place.

It's a good size I think. Intimate but not cramped. The patio area isn't quite finished but will be a really nice setting.

Hard to get a feel for the food and drinks as they were on limited operation. I had a chicken fried steak sandwich that was good and the fries were really good.

[Pete]

They open this Saturday at 11AM.

[calitook]

Any word on when the patio will be ready? I would feel guilty if I went without my dog, for obvious reasons.

[Pete]

Don't think it will be much longer.

The patio is actually in place, they just have to erect the pergola structure.

Should be a really cool spot.

[SouthSide]

Great little neighborhood bar. The food was very good and the bar manager was welcoming and attentive.

[Pete]

Had lunch there on Sunday and hung out a while...

I had the hotlink sandwich and it was very, very good. Big portion, delicious bun and just the right amount of heat.

Also had a side of chips and two types of salsa. The red was good but the verde was warm and very, very good.

They don't have their full liquor license quite yet so just domestics in cans.

Patio is coming along and should be done in 1-2 weeks.


Really like this little place. Cool setting and really good bar food.

[Bullbear]

Had dinner with friends here Saturday evening. everything we ate was great. I had the nachos and partner had burger. friends had Fish n Chips and the fat dog. Everyone loved the food. great little spot and they said they will have liquor by end of this week. Patio looked good but seems they were still working on it but you could sit out there at a few of the tables but was a bit rainy so we were indoors. I agree the warm green salsa is really good!

[Roger S]

Tried it out for lunch today... The Fat Dog is a massive 1/2 lb hot dog covered in chili, cheese, and sauteed onions. I thought it was pretty good but I'll ask them to roll it around on the flat top next time to give it a little carmelization. The chili appeared to be house made and I'm not much of a fry person but I liked that they are serving the thinner shoestring style fries as that's about the only kind I'll eat.

Also tried the mac & cheese which was really good. Smooth, creamy, and tangy comfort in a bowl.... Well in a metal dog food bowl actually I think!

They also let you order your burger to the doneness you like... Guy sitting a couple of tables over ordered a medium rare burger.... That's kind of like playing Russian Roulette with your lunch if you ask me but if you like your burgers pink... You can get it that way here.

[Pete]

^

Next time, try the hot link.

It's plenty big and I just had it with brown mustard and I've been craving it ever since.

Their chef/cook came from Bin 73, and he's legit.

[Roger S]

Next time, try the hot link.

I went over there to have the hotlink, after I saw you mention it above, but then I saw it was a Schwab's hotlink..... And not knocking Schwab's at all because I've been eating Schwab's hotlinks for most of my life and love them, but I was hoping it was a different style of hotlink so that kind of threw me off the mood for a hotlink.

How did they serve it? Was it grilled? Split or whole?

I'll definitely be going back and trying some other things and will absolutely go there when I'm in the mood for a massive chili dog.