Monkey Cat Restaurant & Bar

Name: Monkey Cat Restaurant & Bar
Address: 805 Lincoln Way, 95603, CA, 95603
Telephone: 530-888-8492

Welcome to the Monkey Cat. The Gold Country's premiere restaurant for fine dining, banquets, business gatherings and special occasions.

805 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603, US

• Monday: 11:30AM-2:00PM •Tuesday: 11:30AM-2:00PM •Wednesday: 11:30AM-2:00PM •Thursday: 11:30AM-2:00PM •Friday: 11:30AM-2:00PM •Saturday: 5:00PM-9:00PM •Sunday: 5:00PM-8:00PM •

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Cuisine: American
Parking: Street (free)
Alcohol Type: full bar
Takeout Available: Yes

Delivery Available: No
Catering Available: Yes
Reservations: suggested
Smoking Allowed: No

Dress Code: casual
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Seating: Indoor, Patio
Music Type: pre-recorded

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Soup de Jour

Ask your server for today's soup. Available in a small cup or a large bowl

Cup - $4.00Bowl - $6.00

Gluten FreeAntipasto $8.00

A variety of artisan cheese and meat

Bleu Cheese and Garlic Fries $8.00

Hand cut french fries, made to order and tossed with bleu cheese, fresh garlic and a drizzle of chili oil

Gluten FreeGrilled Stuffed Portobello $8.00

Stuffed with diced tomatoes, basil, garlic and capers, topped with mozzarella and pesto

Gluten FreePork Jalapeno Poppers $9.00

Shredded pork filled jalapenos with cotija cheese, topped with cilantro lime sour cream

Crab Cakes $10.00

Two breaded crab cakes topped with cilantro~lime and red pepper aioli

Fried Calamari $10.00

Calamari rings lightly fried, served on top of a spicy tomato sauce

Shrimp and Lobster Wontons $10.00

Wontons stuffed with cream cheese, shrimp and lobster, comes with a sweet chili sauce

M.C. Mac n' Cheese $8.00

Elbow pasta with a creamy fontina & sharp cheddar cheese sauce. Baked topped with a bleu cheese, bacon, parmesan & bread crumb topping.

Salads

Monkey Cat House Salad $8.00

Spring mix, dried cherries, toasted hazelnuts, goat cheese tossed in our house vinaigrette.

Gluten FreeCeaser Salad $8.00

Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed in creamy Caesar dressing.

Allergy Information: Without croutons, salad is gluten free

Gluten FreeBleu Cheese Salad $8.00

Butter leaf lettuce, tomato, onions, croutons, and hearts of palm tossed in gorgonzola dressing.

Allergy Information: Without croutons, salad is gluten free

Gluten FreeSpinach Salad $8.00

Spinach with toasted almonds, dried cherries, tossed in a white balsamic mint vinaigrette and topped with goat cheese

Gluten FreeGreek Salad $8.00

Tomato, onion, cucumber and greek olives with feta cheese on romaine lettuce with a red wine vinaigrette .

Chinese Chicken Salad $12.00

Napa and red cabbage, romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, mandarins, and candied almonds topped with crispy wonton strips and tossed in sesame-soy peanut dressing

Add on's
Chicken - $6.00 | Salon - $6.00 | Shrimp - $6.00

Entrees

Tortellini Pesto $12.50

Cheese tortellini in a creamy pesto sauce. Add: chicken $5, shrimp$6 or salmon $7

Add on's: Shrimp - $6.00 | Chicken - $6.00 | Salmon - $6.00

Eggplant Parmesan $14.50

Breaded eggplant, san marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil served with rice and vegetables

Seafood

Salmon $20.50

Pan seared salmon with a sun-dried apricot cream sauce & candied almonds. Served with rice & vegetables

Shrimp Stir Fry $22.50

Wild caught Gulf shrimp sautéed with fresh vegetables, served over white rice with teriyaki sauce

Seafood Pasta du Jour $25.00

A mix of fresh shellfish and seafood served over linguini (ask server for today's preparation)

Petrale Sole $16.50

Lightly floured and sautéed with lemon, butter and garlic, served with rice and vegetables

Fish du Jour

Fresh fish special served with rice and vegetables. Ask your server for tonight's preparation

Poultry

Gluten FreeDuck Breast $20.50

Grilled duck breast served medium rare topped with a port reduction crumbled bleu cheese. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables

Gluten FreeChicken Florentine $18.50

*Grilled chicken breast with sautéed spinach, portobello mushrooms and tomatoes*

Gluten FreeChicken Cordon Bleu $18.50

Panko crusted, stuffed with swiss cheese and black forest ham, topped with mornay sauce

Gluten Free16 Spice Chicken Breast $16.50

*Charbroiled with a cracked black pepper dijon vinaigrette, topped with a mandarin slaw*

Beef, Lamb & Pork

Rack of Lamb $25.50

*1/2 Rack of lamb marinated in garlic and rosemary, with a lemon mint glaze*

Pork Tenderloin $20.50

*Pepper crusted pork tenderloin medallions served over sautéed artichoke hearts, figs and apple wood smoked bacon

Gluten Free16 oz Bone in Ribeye $30.00

Cracked black pepper crusted and grilled to perfection, comes with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables

Gluten FreeFlat Iron Steak $22.50

Asian marinated, topped with shiitake mushrooms and a ginger sesame sauce

Gluten FreeFilet Mignon $28.50

Filet mignon topped with a mushroom, onion, Jack and Bleu sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables

Add on: Shrimp Skewer - $6.00

Monkey Cat Burger $12.50

Sun Fed Ranch Organic, Grass Fed and Grass Finished Sirloin Burger, with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. Served with french fries

Add a side salad to any Entree
Small Ceaser Salad - $5.00 | Small Garden Salad - $5.00

Dessert

Ask your server about today's dessert selections

Dessert $8.00

(Add a small Garden Salad or Caesar Salad to any entree for $5.00. Split plate charge $2.50 per person Parties of 8 or more are subject to a 20% service charge. One check per table. Menu Item and prices are subject to change without notice.)

Lunch Menu

Appetizers

Gluten FreeAntipasto $8.00

A variety of artisan meat and cheese

Crab Cakes $10.00

Two breaded crab cakes topped with cilantro-lime and red-pepper aioli.

Gluten FreeGrilled Stuffed Portobello $8.00

One large stuffed Portobello with diced tomatoes, basil, garlic and capers, topped with mozzarella and pesto.

Fried Calamari $10.00

Calamari rings lightly fried, served with a spicy tomato sauce

Bleu Cheese and Garlic Fries $8.00

Hand cut french fries, made to order and tossed with bleu cheese, fresh garlic, and a drizzle of chili oil

Soup de Jour

Ask your server for today's preparation

Cup - $4.00Bowl - $6.00

M.C. Mac 'n Cheese $8.00

Elbow macaroni in our decadent fontina and sharp cheddar cheese sauce. Baked with an apple wood smoked bacon, Parmesan, and bleu cheese bread crumb topping

Salads

Monkey Cat House Salad $8.00

Mixed greens, dried cherries, toasted hazelnuts and goat cheese tossed in house vinaigrette.

Gluten FreeCeaser $8.00

Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, and croutons tossed in creamy Caesar dressing.

Allergy Information: Without croutons, salad is Gluten Free

Gluten FreeSpinach Salad $8.00

Spinach with toasted almonds, dried cranberries and goat cheese, tossed in a white balsamic mint vinaigrette

Allergy Information: Contains nuts

Gluten FreeBleu Cheese Salad $8.00

Butter leaf lettuce, radicchio, tomato, onion, croutons and hearts of palm tossed in a gorgonzola dressing .

Allergy Information: Without croutons, salad is gluten free

Gluten FreeGreek Salad $8.00

Tomato, onion, cucumber and greek olives with feta cheese on romaine lettuce with a red wine vinaigrette.

Chinese Chicken Salad $12.00

Napa and red cabbage, romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, mandarins, and candied almonds topped with crispy wonton strips an tossed in sesame-soy peanut dressing

Shrimp Louie $12.00

*Bay shrimp over crisp Iceburg lettuce with hard boiled eggs, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, lemon slices, and bell pepper, served with a classic Louie dressing

Salad Options
Chicken - $5.00 | Shrimp - $6.00 | Salmon - $7.00

Entrees

Teriyaki Rice Bowl $10.25

Your Choice of: Tender Steak, Chicken or Shrimp Served with vegetables stir-fried in teriyaki sauce over steamed rice and topped with crispy wonton strips

With:: Steak | Chicken | Shrimp

Penne Pomodoro $10.25

Penne pasta with Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan

Add on's: Chicken - $5.00 | Salmon - $7.00 | Shrimp - $6.00

Gluten FreeFish Tacos $9.50

Fennel and cumin seasoned Mahi Mahi with cabbage, onion, cilantro and a sweet chili sesame sauce

Fresh Fish du Jour $12.25

Ask your server about today's preparation, served with rice and vegetables .

Eggplant Parmesan $10.25

Breaded eggplant, San marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil served with rice and vegetables

Sandwiches

Monkey Cat Burger $10.50

Sun Fed Ranch, Organic Grass Fed and Grass Finished Sirloin Burger, with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese and mayonnaise

Sides: French Fries | Green Salad | Seasonal Vegetables

Barbeque Pork $9.75

Slow roasted pulled pork with tangy barbecue sauce, with melted jack cheese and french onion mayonnaise

Chicken Salad $9.75

Diced curry chicken, celery and sun dried cherries and almonds served on soft roll

Grilled Cheese $9.75

Jack and cheddar cheese melted and served on grilled sourdough with your choice of black forest ham or smoked turkey breast.

Pastrami $9.75

Chicago-style pastrami, provolone cheese, pickles and Dijon mustard on marbled rye bread

Tuscan Chicken $9.75

Grilled chicken breast with fontina cheese, roasted red bell pepper and artichoke hearts, served with a pesto sauce on a french roll

Turkey BLT $9.75

Sliced smoked turkey breast, apple wood smoked bacon, avocado and swiss cheese served with a sundried tomato dressing on sourdough

Crab Melt $12.75

Blue crab, avocado, tomato, with melted provolone served open faced on sourdough bread with a chipotle aioli.

Served with a choice of
French Fries | Green Salad with house vinaigrette | Seasonal Vegetables

Wraps

Thai Chicken Wrap $9.75

Grilled chicken, red bell pepper, onion, cucumber and cabbage with a sesame-soy peanut dressing

Tender Steak Wrap $9.75

Teriyaki marinated steak, avocado, red onions, tomato and springs greens with a chipotle aioli

Vegetable Wrap $8.75

Bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, avocado, olives and sundried tomatoes with feta cheese

Served with your choice of
French Fries | Green Salad with house vinaigrette | Seasonal Vegetables

(Split plate charge $2.50 per person Parties of 8 or more are subject to a 20% service charge. One check per table. Menu Item and prices are subject to change without notice.)

Wine List

Bubbles

Mumm Brut (Split) $10.00

J By Jordan $30.00

Crisp lemon peel, honeysuckle and delicate yeast aromas followed by a mix of Fuji apple and grapefruit

Bottle - $30.00

Mum Brute Rose $35.00

Elegant style, evoking cherry, rosemary, and mineral flavors matched to an assertive structure, creamy and luxuriant

Chardonnay

Chardonnay's are listed from dry and lightly fruity, to rich and buttery

Toasted Head - Dunnigan Hills

Medium-full body, vanilla, cream, and oak flavors

Half Glass - $4.00Full Glass - $8.00Bottle - $27.00

Hidden Crush Central Coast

Aromas of lime, lemon blossom, green apple, pineapple and white peach. Fresh fruit flavors, rich viscosity, refreshing crisp acidity and lovely lingering flavors.

Stag's Leap, Napa

Aromas of honeysuckle following through to flavors of green apple and orange peel on the palate. The mid-palate is round with a creamy mouthfeel from aging on the lees and the finish has length that is complex yet crisp and balanced

Black Stallion Napa Estates

Made in small batch production in french oak barrels this vintage offers lemon zest and green apple aromas with creamy notes of crème brûlée and butterscotch. It is round on the palate with flavors of citrus, brown butter, pear and flint.

Rombauer, Napa

Delicious with intense pear, pineapple and tropical fruits, balanced with a creamy toasted vanilla. Hints of apple and refined acidity on the finish

Alternative Whites

Sauvignon Blanc - Nevada City

Notes of orange blossom on the nose, citrus through out to a crisp finish

Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc - Sonoma

Zesty flavors and aromas of grapefruit, citrus, and honeydew mingle with a subtle grassy note

Santa Christina Pino Grigio - Italy

Crisp and dry Italian white, excellent food wine

Beringer White Zinfandel - California

Sweet wine with notes of melon and strawberry

Riesling

A sweet wine

Port

Tawny $8.00

Ruby $8.00

Local Red Wines

Naggiar Sangiovese - Sierra Foothills

Aromas of cherry, vanilla, and toasted oak, nice acidity and primary flavors of cherry, cola, and red apple skin on the palate

Mt. Vernon Barbera - Sierra Foothills

Mt. Vernon Barbera Sierra Foothills Espresso coffee notes with cranberry, black cherry, and current undertones

Dono Dal Cielo - Sierra Foothills

Dono Dal Cielo Sierra Foothills Bright fruit notes of plum, strawberry, raspberry, and cherry with aromas and flavors of cinnamon, allspice, and anise

Vina Castellano Tempranillo -Sierra Foothills

Estate-Grown & Bottled with hints of smoke, cherry, earth, licorice and hay. Ripe fruit tannins along with well integrated oak

Old Vin Zin Fawnridge

Paza Petite Sirah

Best known for its inky dark purple color, soft tannis, and aromas of fresh herbs and violet overtones

Pinot Noir

Meiomi

The finest Pinot grapes from Monterey, Santa Barbara, and Sonoma County. This beautiful wine has an inky red color with aromas of violets, blueberries, stewed fruit and vanilla. It is light-bodied and pleasant

Cline, Sonoma

Bright red fruit characteristics emerge along with deep color, lush body, touches of vanilla and spearmint followed by delicate strawberry flavor. The cool climate grapes grown in rocky soil help to make this an intensely flavored wine.

Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Cellars Merlot - Napa Valley

Full, fruity nose, moderate tannins and a lingering, fruity finish

Simi

Spicy vanilla and red berry flavors

Murphey Goode Cabernet - Alexander Valley

Aromas of black cherry, currant, and plum with blackberry and cranberry flavor

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon -Sonoma Valley

Plums, currant, pepper, cassis and licorice tones

Joel Gott -

Aromas of blueberry, cassis, and mocha with jammy flavors and structured tannins

(Menu Item and prices are subject to change without notice. If you would like to bring in a bottle of your own wine that is not represented on our wine list, you are welcome to do so. Our corkage fee is $15.00 per bottle. ($30 for large format bottles.))