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Monkey Cat

4.5
4.5
1449 Reviews
$30 and under
American
805 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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 1,449 people are saying

Monkey Cat reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkey Cat offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service," perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "warm and welcoming" atmosphere and menu favorites like the surf and turf special and Tomato Gorgonzola Soup. While some find it pricey, the quality and "first-class" service keep patrons returning for more memorable meals.

1,449 Reviews

  1. Rick

    Sacramento1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was quite slow even at 5:15. Server was difficult to understand. When she described the specials for the night, we thought the entrée she described was a side dish. After we got our appetizer, we waited 45 minutes before we were served our entrée which was not what we expected the tomato soup was not very good at all. Neither were the lamb chops. Much higher expectations for $100 dinner for 2.

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  2. John

    Sacramento11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seated next to a loud table making conversation difficult.

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  3. Nancy

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got a table outside so we could hear and it was wonderful and food good! Thanks. We’ll be back.

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  4. Debbie

    Sacramento14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favorite place for special occasions and to bring friends! Outstanding service and consistently great food.

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  5. Dave

    Tahoe9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. My girlfriend’s filet was not cooked to her liking after she cut into it and they brought her a new filet. First Class!

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  6. John

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was perfect. Natalie was a terrific server. We took her recommendations and all was good

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  7. Paula VIP

    Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the atmosphere of this restaurant paired with amazing food! The surf on turf special was very tasty. Above par service made things perfect.

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  8. Gordon

    Sacramento1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The experience was acceptable, but overpriced. There are much better values in the Auburn area unfortunately, as I would like to see monkey cat continue to survive.

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  9. Shana

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous pre-Valentine's Day dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed the Tomato Gorgonzola Soup, Beef Shortribs, Seafood Risotto, and Lemon Cake. The service was stellar, as well. And they even had wine from one of my favorite local wineries, Dono dal Cielo. Definitely going back soon!

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  10. John

    Sacramento11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only negative was the sudden cold breeze every time the front door was opened. The food and service are excelent.

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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 4.5 stars by 1449 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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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