Monkey Cat

4.8

1450 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Located in historic downtown Auburn, The Monkey Cat is a popular destination for both locals and visitors who are looking for a unique dining experience. Monkey Cat offers a wide selection of dishes, with something for everyone. The lunch menu has hearty sandwiches, delicious tacos, variety of salads and wonderful entree options. For dinner there is a variety of steaks, seafood and poultry dishes that will leave your mouth watering. Vegetarian and Vegan options are available on the menu, and most diets & allergies can be accommodated. Placer County is home to fantastic wineries and breweries, and Monkey Cat is a proud supporter of that. Try a local drink on your next visit. Looking to take care of a larger group? Ask about private dining. Everything from Happy Hour, to Wine Down Wednesday, to Holiday Specials, Monkey Cat has you covered.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Asian, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 888-8492
Website
http://monkeycat.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Private dining room available with a bar and Internet connection. Seats up to 24 for dinner or up to 50 for cocktails. Customized menu. Please contact Jennifer @530-888-8492 or jennifer@monkeycat.com to reserve the banquet room.

Location
805 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
Neighborhood
Auburn
Cross street
Cherry
Parking details
Street side parking, parking lot located on Cherry Ave as well as Lincoln Way
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,450 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Neighborhood gem
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Monkey Cat in Auburn is a delightful dining destination. Known for its "outstanding service" and "phenomenal" food, it offers a relaxing ambiance perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "incredible" presentation and taste of dishes like braised short ribs. Despite occasional noise, it's a "wonderful gem" worth visiting.

1,450 Reviews

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Olivia
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely amazing, drinks were perfectly mixed, and the atmosphere and staff were just amazing. We will definitely be back.
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John
Sacramento
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service in a comfortable atmosphere
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and fantastic service! Our waiter was very attentive and helpful with choices.
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Colette
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious meal at Monkey Cat last night. Great service, nice atmosphere and quiet enough that we could have a conversation with our friends. My short ribs were tender and juicy, and my friends salmon, mediterran pasta with shrimp and cordon blu were all excellently prepared. It was Wine Wednesday so we received a discount on our bottle of wine. Highly recommend Monkey Cat for great service and food.
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Denise
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is delicious. Our server was very bubbly and fun. She made some suggestions that we took her up on and were not disappointed.
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Cheryl
Sacramento
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Monkey Cat NEVER disappoints! Tonight we had the baked Brie to start and chose the Braised short rib for our entree. The food was amazing and the service was spot on. We enjoyed our dinner, and for a restaurant that is always busy, we never once felt rushed. This restaurant is such a wonderful gem in our community. We will definitely be back!
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Stephanie
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My friend and I had a pleasant lunch on the patio. My seared ahi was very good, she liked her taco trio. It’s really a nice place for lunch in Auburn.
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Amy
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Staff great , drinks really good although the food was not great !
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Jodi
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Enjoyed our dinner with friends. Definitely will Go back.
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Renee
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Such a cute restaurant! The food was delicious and such a nice atmosphere. I’ll be going back!
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FAQs

Monkey Cat offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 888-8492.

Monkey Cat is rated 4.8 stars by 1450 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

805 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603

Additional information

Cross street
Cherry
Neighborhood
Auburn
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Asian, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street side parking, parking lot located on Cherry Ave as well as Lincoln Way
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://monkeycat.com/
Phone number
(530) 888-8492
Private party facilities
Private dining room available with a bar and Internet connection. Seats up to 24 for dinner or up to 50 for cocktails. Customized menu. Please contact Jennifer @530-888-8492 or jennifer@monkeycat.com to reserve the banquet room.

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Monkey Cat

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Does Monkey Cat offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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