Bay Area’s #1 BBQ Buffet
Now for Brunch & Dinner

Welcome to The Cats
Where the Bay Area Comes for
BBQ, Drinks & Live Music

Nestled in the hills off Hwy 17, The Cats Restaurant blends authentic Texas BBQ, chef-inspired Filipino favorites, and live music in a historic western tavern setting. Enjoy our signature BBQ buffet, full bar, and live music—all in one place. Perfect for groups, celebrations, and great nights out.

Celebrate at The Cats

BBQ Brunch Buffet — Saturday & Sunday 11 AM–3 PM
BBQ Dinner Buffet — Friday, Saturday 5-9 PM & Sunday 5–8 PM
Dinner, Drinks & Live Music Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night
Enjoy the best BBQ, Buffet and Drinks at The Cats with Live Music (No Cover)
Host Private Events — No Venue Fee!
Host your celebration at The Cats for an elevated experience, complete with the best BBQ, drinks in a historic venue equipped with
professional sound-video system for stage performance and entertainment

Smokin’ Good BBQ

Fresh From the Smoker

Texas Style Brisket

Our mouth-watering brisket, slow-smoked for 12 hours and sliced thin.

Texas Style Pulled Pork

Slow-Smoked Pulled Pork Paired with our Signature BBQ Sauces.

Manila Chicken

Classic Filipino street food sweet and savory flavors with cucumber salad, vinegar & garlic rice

Smoked Dino Beef Ribs

Gigantic Juicy dino beef ribs braised in the Chef’s in-house marinade, smoked slow to a fall-off-the-bone tender

St. Louis Ribs

Slow Smoked Pork Ribs, Seasoned lightly, Paired with our In House BBQ Sauces.

Lemon Pepper Salmon

Tender Grilled Salmon paried with lemon, grilled onions and rosemary seasoned with lemon pepper

People Love THE CATS

We strive to be the best BBQ, Drinks & Live Entertainment place serving our Bay Area & Santa Cruz Communities!

“a wonderful little restaurant/bar that punches way above its weight class…”​

– H.Michael Hervey

“Generous portions of food and live music…”​

– Steve Hansen

“Parking is tight but plenty / service is excellent…”​

– Sam Deleeuw

“Great live music, service, and food… .”​

– Simone Styr