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.

🐟 NEW LUNCH SPECIAL 🐟Chef has created a fresh summer favorite! ☀️Salmon Burger• House-made 6 oz salmon patty• Creamy tza...
07/18/2026

🐟 NEW LUNCH SPECIAL 🐟

Chef has created a fresh summer favorite! ☀️

Salmon Burger
• House-made 6 oz salmon patty
• Creamy tzatziki
• Fresh arugula
• Hothouse tomato
• Pickled red onion
• Served on a buttery brioche bun with crispy fries

Available until 3:00 PM while supplies last. This limited lunch special won’t be around for long!

📍 Monkey Cat Restaurant | Downtown Auburn

🍝✨ Chef’s Special • Limited AvailabilityComfort food with a summer twist.Our Summer Stroganoff features house-made fettu...
07/18/2026

🍝✨ Chef’s Special • Limited Availability

Comfort food with a summer twist.

Our Summer Stroganoff features house-made fettuccine, a 6 oz seared New York strip, wild mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, fennel, rich demi-glace, and crème fraîche, finished with freshly grated Parmesan and chives.

Every ingredient is thoughtfully prepared to create a dish that’s rich, comforting, and full of fresh summer flavor.

Available for a limited time—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Reserve your table or stop by and enjoy one of Chef’s newest creations. ❤️

📍Monkey Cat Restaurant & Bar
Downtown Auburn

🌿 Fresh flavors of summer have arrived.Our Summer Beet Salad is a vibrant combination of baby red and gold beets, whippe...
07/17/2026

🌿 Fresh flavors of summer have arrived.

Our Summer Beet Salad is a vibrant combination of baby red and gold beets, whipped honey goat cheese, crisp Fuji apple, shaved fennel, peppery arugula, toasted pistachios, and a bright orange vinaigrette.

Light, refreshing, and bursting with seasonal flavor—it’s the perfect way to start your meal or enjoy as a light lunch.

Come taste summer at Monkey Cat. ☀️🥗

🍓🥧 Fresh from our kitchen… introducing our newest dessert special!Chef has created something truly irresistible.Our Hous...
07/16/2026

🍓🥧 Fresh from our kitchen… introducing our newest dessert special!

Chef has created something truly irresistible.

Our House-Made Berry Cobbler is baked with a warm strawberry & blueberry compote, topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar streusel, finished with a drizzle of caramel, and served fresh from the oven.

Enjoy it:
✨ Just as it is
🍨 Or à la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Comforting, homemade, and the perfect way to end your meal.

Available for a limited time while it lasts!

📍Monkey Cat Restaurant & Bar
Downtown Auburn

🦞 Indulge in something unforgettable.Our Lobster Risotto features a perfectly roasted 6 oz lobster tail served over crea...
07/15/2026

🦞 Indulge in something unforgettable.

Our Lobster Risotto features a perfectly roasted 6 oz lobster tail served over creamy mascarpone risotto, finished with fresh chives, Italian microgreens, and a crisp parmesan tuile.

Rich. Luxurious. Absolutely delicious.

Reserve your table and treat yourself to one of Monkey Cat’s guest favorites. ❤️🍷

❤️ Notes like this mean more to us than you know.One of our guests took the time to handwrite this note to our server an...
07/15/2026

❤️ Notes like this mean more to us than you know.

One of our guests took the time to handwrite this note to our server and asked that it be shared with our kitchen.

To our amazing team—thank you. Every plate you prepare, every drink you craft, and every guest you serve with kindness helps create experiences people remember.

And to our incredible guests and community, thank you for supporting our small, family-owned restaurant. Your encouragement, kind words, and smiles remind us why we do what we do.

At Monkey Cat, we strive every day to be the very best we can be, and we’re grateful to have a team that makes that possible.

From the bottom of our hearts… thank you. ❤️🐵

Reviews like this never get old. ❤️There are so many wonderful places to eat, and the fact that travelers and locals cho...
07/08/2026

Reviews like this never get old. ❤️

There are so many wonderful places to eat, and the fact that travelers and locals choose Monkey Cat means more to us than words can express.

Thank you, Michelle, for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We’re grateful you stopped in while passing through Auburn, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed your evening with us.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting our beautiful town, we hope you’ll make Monkey Cat part of your journey. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

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Congratulations to Anthony & Valerie on your beautiful wedding day! 🤍💍Thank you for choosing Monkey Cat Restaurant & Bar...
07/07/2026

Congratulations to Anthony & Valerie on your beautiful wedding day! 🤍💍

Thank you for choosing Monkey Cat Restaurant & Bar to celebrate such a special milestone. It was truly an honor to be a small part of your love story and to help make your day even more memorable.

From all of us at Monkey Cat, we wish you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, unforgettable adventures, and countless happy memories together.

Cheers to the newlyweds! 🥂❤️

🚗✨ Cruise Night is BACK in Downtown Auburn! ✨🚗Join us Friday, July 10th from 5:00–9:00 PM as Lincoln Way fills with incr...
07/07/2026

🚗✨ Cruise Night is BACK in Downtown Auburn! ✨🚗

Join us Friday, July 10th from 5:00–9:00 PM as Lincoln Way fills with incredible classic cars, live music, and an amazing community atmosphere!

Before, during, or after you stroll the streets, stop by Monkey Cat Restaurant & Bar for:
🍔 Delicious dinner
🍸 Handcrafted cocktails
🥂 Entertainment Zone drinks to-go
🎶 The perfect place to relax and take in all the Cruise Night excitement

Bring the family, meet up with friends, and spend a summer evening enjoying one of Downtown Auburn’s favorite traditions.

📍 Monkey Cat Restaurant & Bar
805 Lincoln Way • Downtown Auburn

Who’s bringing their classic car this year? Tell us what you’ll be cruising in below! 👇🚘✨

💉✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ✨🥂Grab your girlfriends and head to Monkey Cat for an evening of Botox & Bubbles! 💕🌟 Botox by Iv...
07/07/2026

💉✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ✨🥂

Grab your girlfriends and head to Monkey Cat for an evening of Botox & Bubbles! 💕

🌟 Botox by Ivy League Skin
💲 Just $10 per unit
🍸 Handcrafted cocktails available for purchase
🍽️ Enjoy dinner before or after your appointment
💖 Relax, laugh, and make it a fun girls’ night out!

📅 Tonight – Tuesday, July 7
🕔 Starting at 5:00 PM
📍 Monkey Cat Restaurant & Bar
805 Lincoln Way • Downtown Auburn

Whether you’re refreshing your look or simply looking for a fun night out with friends, we’d love to see you!

✨ Walk-ins are welcome if space is available, but appointments are encouraged.

Tag your Botox bestie and we’ll see you tonight! 🥂💕💉

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

Telephone

+15308888492

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