Monkey Cat

Monkey Cat Tuesday -Thursday 11:30-8:30
Friday & Saturday 11:30-9:00
Closed Sunday & Monday Offering an exotic and eclectic menu. Reservations are always suggested.
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Open Monday - Friday 11:30-2:00 for Lunch
Monday - Saturday at 5:00 for Dinner

Serving up the best food Placer County has to offer. Pulling inspiration from all over the globe. We also offer a full bar with hand crafted cocktails, local wines, and local draft beers. Monkey Cat Legend:

Over the years, tales of the exotic and elusive The Monkey Cat have circulated around the world. Details about

this amazing creature have varied, but what they all have in common are descriptions of The Monkey Cat's piercing green eyes. The legend also tells about a great wildlife explorer, who spent a lifetime trying to locate and capture this elusive and prized animal. His search took him from Bombay to Africa and Indonesia to South America. Despite a few near captures, The Monkey Cat always was able to slip away ~ until it was finally found right here in Auburn, CA.

Today is National Say Something Nice Day. ❤️So here’s our reminder:Tell someone you appreciate them.Thank your server.Co...
06/01/2026

Today is National Say Something Nice Day. ❤️

So here’s our reminder:

Tell someone you appreciate them.

Thank your server.
Compliment a cook.
Call your parents.
Encourage a friend.
Tell your spouse you love them.
Celebrate your kids.
Thank a teacher.
Lift someone up.

Kindness costs nothing, but it can change someone’s entire day.

We are incredibly grateful for our guests, staff, vendors, friends, family, and this amazing Auburn community that has supported Monkey Cat through every season.

Tag someone below and tell them something nice. 👇❤️

Because the world could always use a little more kindness.

🎶 June Live Music at Monkey Cat is here! 🎶Join us every Thursday at 6pm for great local music, handcrafted cocktails, de...
06/01/2026

🎶 June Live Music at Monkey Cat is here! 🎶

Join us every Thursday at 6pm for great local music, handcrafted cocktails, delicious food, and the perfect way to kick off your weekend a little early.

🎸 June 4 – Zach
🎸 June 11 – Travis .live.music
🎸 June 18 – Jim
🎸 June 25 – Jessica Rose .rose.grosser

✨ No cover charge
🍸 Craft cocktails
🍽️ Dinner served all evening
🎶 Music starts at 6pm

Grab your friends, reserve a table, and spend your Thursday evenings with us in Downtown Auburn.

Because the best memories really are made gathered around the table. ❤️

Five-star reviews never get old. ❤️We’re incredibly grateful for guests like Dennis who continue to choose Monkey Cat ti...
05/31/2026

Five-star reviews never get old. ❤️

We’re incredibly grateful for guests like Dennis who continue to choose Monkey Cat time and time again. Hearing that our atmosphere, food, music, and service have become part of your Downtown Auburn experience means the world to us.

A special shoutout to Van for taking great care of our guests and to our entire team for helping create memorable experiences every day.

Thank you for your support, your kind words, and for making Monkey Cat part of your story. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another round of Steak Frites, Spinach Artichoke Dip, and good vibes. 🥂✨

Friends become guests, and guests become family. ❤️

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. 🌿✨Our Beet Napoleon Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.Roasted ...
05/30/2026

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. 🌿✨

Our Beet Napoleon Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Roasted diced beets, whipped blue cheese, crisp fennel, fresh apple, lemon-kissed arugula, and pistachios come together for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy.

Whether you’re looking for a lighter lunch, a beautiful starter, or a fresh pairing with a glass of wine, this colorful favorite is sure to satisfy.

🥂 Available for lunch and dinner.

🥰 One of our favorite things is seeing guests fall in love with their meals enough to stop and take a photo before the f...
05/30/2026

🥰 One of our favorite things is seeing guests fall in love with their meals enough to stop and take a photo before the first bite.

This nights celebration included our Braised Short Ribs, a glass of birthday bubbles 🥂, and our Chicken Cordon Bleu. ❤️

With the cooler weather still hanging around Auburn for a little while longer, it’s the perfect excuse to slow down, gather around the table, and enjoy some comforting food that warms both your body and your soul.

Life is short. Celebrate the birthday. Order the champagne. Share dessert. Make the memories. ✨

We’ll take care of dinner.

📍 Monkey Cat | Downtown Auburn

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🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Harley! 🎂🎉Today we’re celebrating one of our own! If you’ve enjoyed a cocktail at the bar or had the ...
05/30/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Harley! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating one of our own! If you’ve enjoyed a cocktail at the bar or had the pleasure of being served by Harley, you know firsthand the energy, kindness, and great service he brings to Monkey Cat.

Thank you for all of your hard work, your positive attitude, and for helping create memorable experiences for our guests every day. We are lucky to have you as part of the Monkey Cat family.

Please join us in wishing Harley a very happy birthday and an incredible year ahead! 🥳🎈🍪

🎉🍻🥂

🥂 Here’s to the tassels turned, the goals achieved, and the memories made along the way. Congratulations to all of the g...
05/30/2026

🥂 Here’s to the tassels turned, the goals achieved, and the memories made along the way. Congratulations to all of the graduates celebrating this weekend. Gather your family, raise a glass, and celebrate the moment—you’ve earned it. 🎓✨🍾

🥪✨ Lunch done right.Our TBLT is stacked with shaved turkey, crispy bacon, green leaf lettuce, heirloom tomato, avocado, ...
05/30/2026

🥪✨ Lunch done right.

Our TBLT is stacked with shaved turkey, crispy bacon, green leaf lettuce, heirloom tomato, avocado, and pesto aioli on toasted sourdough bread, served with golden French fries.

Simple. Fresh. Satisfying. 😋

Whether you’re taking a lunch break, meeting a friend, or treating yourself to a midday glass of wine, this classic never disappoints. 🍷🍟

📍 Available for lunch at Monkey Cat

🎓🥂 Graduation season is here, and it’s a beautiful reminder to celebrate the people we love.Life is short, and the happi...
05/29/2026

🎓🥂 Graduation season is here, and it’s a beautiful reminder to celebrate the people we love.

Life is short, and the happiest moments don’t just happen—we create them.

Order the glass of champagne. 🍾
Order the steak. 🥩
Most definitely order the dessert. 🍰

Take the time to gather around the table and celebrate the milestones—both big and small. A graduation, a promotion, an anniversary, a birthday, or simply making it through a hard season of life.

We need more joy, more gratitude, and more reasons to come together.

Love big. Celebrate often. Make the memories. ❤️

Because at the end of the day, the best memories really are made gathered around the table.

🥗✨ A classic done right. ✨🥗Our Chicken Caesar Salad features tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine, house-made creamy eg...
05/29/2026

🥗✨ A classic done right. ✨🥗

Our Chicken Caesar Salad features tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine, house-made creamy eggless Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons.

Fresh, satisfying, and available all day—whether you’re joining us for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. 🍽️❤️

Simple ingredients. Big flavor. A Monkey Cat favorite for a reason.

📍 Downtown Auburn🥗 Available Tuesday–Saturday

Address

805 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA
95603

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 9pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9pm

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+15308888492

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