the fat giraffe is an award winning* licensed restaurant situated on the main road, opposite St Leonard's Church in Padiham, Lancashire. 

We think the fat giraffe is the best restaurant around, but don't just take our word for it read what our customers think:
"the best food we have had in ages - creative vegetarian options, all done with care - fantastic service - and fabulous puddings!!  Especially loved the Lancs cheeses.  Congratulations for a great service and taste experience." - Creative Partnerships, NW Arts Council   .   "Thank you so much for our lovely wedding day celebrations.  Everybody had a really good time and enjoyed every minute.  All down to your hard work and effort." - Joanne & Michael, Burnley   .   "WOOW - that was the best meal I can remember ever, homemade with love, had 3 course meal and am stuffed but want more, was sooo good." - Lisa   .   "Food superb.  Really nice relaxed atmosphere.  Wanted so much from the menu - will definitely be back to sample it all.  Many thanks!!" - Gemma & Jamie, Fence & Downham   .   "First class.  When I next return to England from Oz I will certainly look you up  Thankyou." - Penny, South Australia   .   "the fat giraffe rocks - you can tell Gary Rhodes that you guys do the best gfish and chips in the world ever!  Gary will love your grub - you are just as obsessive as him on quality and presentation.  Love your work - see you soon." - Sam & Jayne, Burnley   .   "Lovely food!  Great service!  Relaxed atmosphere!  A weekly event for us now!!" - The Taylor Family, Burnley   .   "Great food - great wine!" - CNJ Howarth, New Zealand   .   "Great food, wonderful friendly service.  Thank you." - Gordon & Annette, Brisbane, Australia   .   "The beer can chicken was boozy brilliant!  And the chocolate fondue was sticky wonderful!" - Dulcie, Padiham   .   "Not the first time we have visited the fat giraffe but felt compelled tonight to say that we welcome an establishment so close to home.  Service is always friendly & efficient.  The food is wholesome, fresh and moreish.  Very child friendly.  We love coming!!!" - The Isherwoods, Burnley   .   "A real treat - great food!  Thanks." - Lisa, Burnley   .   "Home at last!" - Iain & Amanda, Padiham   .   "Best coffee, best food, great service, fabulous name, fantastic ladies!" - Rhonda & Mike, Bussleton, Western Australia   .   "I had to tell you - from one "caterer" - hotelier - to another it's super to have a lovely bistro on our doorstep - we are firm fans!  It's really great to experience good food, good company in excellent surroundings.  Well done on your success - we will be back time after time!" - Katie & Ian   .   "A lovely, loungy, friendly atmosphere.  Excellent food, AMAZING cakes!  You can't just come once, you will come back MANY TIMES :-)" - Gregory T'Kint    .   "Can you believe we're in the middle of Padiham?  It feels like France with the atmosphere." - Shelagh & Debbie, Padiham   .   "Very nice, lovely cheesecake!  Yum Yum!" - Fran & Adam, Padiham   .   "Super!  Delicious & beautifully served." - Neil, Manchester   .   "The food was delicious & the service was excellent!" - Caroline - The Netherlands   .   "Like entertaining at home, with someone else to cook, etc.  Brilliant!" - The Ashmores, Burnley   .   "Lovely food & friendly atmosphere - loved it!" - Maria, USA   .   "Lovely food - nice atmosphere - good service - highly recommended!" - Pat & Win, Padiham   .   "Great food - worth the trip over!" - Phillip, Zimbabwe   .   "Splendid - will return!" - C Sweeney, Buxton   .   "Hope this is the first of many visits!" - Beryl & Alan, Cleveland   .   "Beautiful food, good company, a chic place to be!" - Annette & co, Blackburn   .   "Great food - glad you've opened!  You've definitely got our support!" - The Dicksons, Padiham   .   "Just what Padiham needs.  Classy!  Excellent food!" - Kathryn, Padiham   .   "Fantastic place!!!" - Richard, Southport   .   "Friendly service with a smile & a warm & welcoming atmosphere" - Rachel & Marcus, Brisbane Australia   .   "Wonderful - what Padiham needs more of!  Chocolate cake to die for!" - Amanda, Padiham   .   "A delight for newcomers to the area.  Thank you & jolly well done!" - Stuart & Carol, Padiham   .   "No words can describe the chocolate cake - you must try it!" - T Townsend, Burnley   .   "Fantastic quality food, great atmosphere.  Friendly helpful staff." - M Hargreaves, Burnley   .   "A very pleasant and welcome stop.  Thank you." - R & M Smith, Chester   .   "Fabulous, exciting menu!  Lovely staff!  Delicious food!" - Butch & Inga, New Zealand   .   "We are regulars here & never disappointed!  A much needed addition to the area!", Clare - Padiham   .  


the fat giraffe Evening Eaterie 
is open Wednesday - Saturday from 6pm (bookings advised)

the fat giraffe is also available for private parties



* the fat giraffe is a Taste Lancashire Highest Quality Assured restaurant

Lancashire and Blackpool's Best Tourism Business Newcomer 2007/08

and a Catering for Health Gold Award winner