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Monkey Cat

4.7
4.7
1451 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Monkey Cat

4.7
$30 and under
American
Auburn

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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 1,451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal service" and "outstanding food." Regulars praise its "amazing atmosphere" and consistently delicious dishes like short ribs and seafood risotto. While the ambiance is generally pleasant, some noted noise and temperature issues. Overall, it's a "wonderful gem" for special occasions and everyday enjoyment.

1,451 Reviews

  1. Cheryl

    Sacramento

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monkey Cat is always perfection! The food is delicious, and the service is amazing. They always make you feel like part of the family here.

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  2. Hank

    Sacramento

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for a birthday dinner. Ordered an appetizer , 2 dinners and wine. Wine arrived and then we sat and waited...and waited. After about 30 minutes our server came by and said the appetizer would be right out. Two minute later she arrived with the entrees and said our original appetizer was given to another server by the kitchen, but they had just made another one (baked brie) and would we like it now. At this point, with two hot entrees on our table we said, No Thanks. She was very apologetic, but her kitchen staff let her down and she had to make the excuses for them. Not a very memorable meal.

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  3. Olivia

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Cheryl

    Sacramento

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 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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  9. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Monkey Cat is rated 4.7 stars by 1451 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Monkey Cat restaurant

Monkey Cat

4.7
$30 and under
American
Auburn

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Monkey Cat

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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