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Mc Palapa - Monkey Cat, Auburn, CA

Monkey Cat

4.4
4.4
1458 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,458 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monkey Cat in Auburn offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal service" and "delicious food." Patrons rave about dishes like seafood risotto and tomato blue cheese soup. The ambiance is charming, ideal for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the quality often justifies the cost. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!

1,458 Reviews
  1. John

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Paula VIP

    Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  3. Gordon

    Sacramento1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  4. Shana

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 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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  5. John

    Sacramento10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 January 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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  6. Lisa

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    the food was excellent, service was great! We had a wonderful time! It's been a long time since we have been to this restaurant and will definitely return soon and not let as much time pass.

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  7. Peter

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our anniversary dinner . We did notice price increases on the menu since last time we ate at MC . The new menu prices put MC at the top of the list on price. Service was good . Food was very good . There are other choices of restaurants that in the area that are very good and not quite as high . Mainly the side dishes .

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  8. mark

    Sacramento1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu is somewhat limited. Food was ok. Nothing extraordinary. Printed menu was different from the website. Much more limited. Very few vegetarian options. Prices seemed a bit high for what you get. Always want to support local restaurants, but probably won’t go back here in the future.

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  9. Sandra

    Sacramento8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely festive holiday decor in Monkey Cat -- warm and welcoming. Service excellent, food excellent. It was a bit noisy -- we had to almost shout to hear each other across the table. My only other complaint is that we wanted a booth but were told they were taken for parties of four -- why was that? We were seated at a table for four and would have much preferred a booth. Otherwise, a nice early New Year's Eve dinner.

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  10. Judy VIP

    Sacramento52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is pretty good. The service is outstanding. The staff is very friendly, very attentive, and Erica, in particular, is my favorite server. It's a great local restaurant for family or date.

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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 4.4 stars by 1458 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Monkey Cat

805 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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