Frank Fat’s celebrates 80 years. A look at the landmark Sacramento restaurant in photos

Since the late 1930s, Sacramento residents have been going to Frank Fat’s to enjoy Chinese cuisine at the downtown restaurant.

On Wednesday, the city’s oldest eatery still owned by the founding family celebrated its 80th anniversary with longtime California politicians in attendance, including former Gov. Jerry Brown and Willie Brown, a past California State Assembly speaker and mayor of San Francisco.

Founded in 1939, “Frank Fat’s single-handedly created a downtown political scene, along with a tradition of legendary modern Chinese cuisine and unparalleled service,” according to its website.

The restaurant has recently received some major recognition, including being one of three local restaurants to earn Michelin’s Bib Gourmand designation in May and was also honored with a James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award in 2013.

Here’s a look at Frank Fat’s in photos over the years.

This story was originally published August 15, 2019 at 10:43 AM with the headline "Frank Fat’s celebrates 80 years. A look at the landmark Sacramento restaurant in photos."