Monkey Cat

Name: Monkey Cat
Address: 805 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA, United States, 95603
Telephone: (530) 888-8492
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1448)

$30 and under

American

805 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603

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2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

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.

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 1,448 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Monkey Cat offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a warm atmosphere. Guests praise the "delicious" meals, including halibut, seafood risotto, and shrimp tacos. The friendly staff, notably Erica and Cheyenne, enhance the visit. While some find it "overpriced," many appreciate the extensive drink menu and charming decor.

1,448 Reviews

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Jenny
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely love Monkey Cat! We come here often and the food and service is always above and beyond! The staff are all friendly and kind and very knowledgeable of the menu and drink selections. We always recommend Monkey Cat to friends and neighbors!
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Tim VIP
Los Angeles18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
had a great business lunch with our team. Food was delicious. Service was excellent and were able to hold a conversation without noise in the background.
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Rob
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great. Urka was a fantastic host. The food was excellent.
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Dena
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The service is very good and i liked our location in the restaurant. We were planning on staying a bit longer after the meal but the noise level was higher than we liked.
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Paula VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Halibut and salad were delicious. Husband had the blue cheese tomato soup and he loved it. Grandkids had the burger and fries both delicious. Will definitely go back
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Rick
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
2.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
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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John
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley11 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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Nancy
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 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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Debbie
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley15 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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Dave
Tahoe / Reno Area9 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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FAQs

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

Monkey Cat is rated 4.6 stars by 1448 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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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