17533 Santa Cruz
Hwy, Los Gatos, CA
95033-9101

(408) 354-3060

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New! Weekend BBQ Brunch Buffet

Fridays–Sundays · 11 AM – 3 PM

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Best of Los Gatos Award

Iconic Venue est. 1896

BBQ Feasts, Drinks
& Live Music

Memorable Celebrations Await You

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To-Go

The Cats in the News

>> Los Gatan: The Cats sees opportunity with private rental model
>> 128-year history of a beloved Los Gatos BBQ restaurant
>> The Cats restaurant in Los Gatos relaunching
>> Los Gatos: Checking out The Cats’ new barbecue menu, new look

Celebrate in Style at Our Historic Venue

Whether you’re hosting at home, dining in with friends, or planning a private event at our historic venue. The Cats delivers an unforgettable experience. From our classic Texas BBQ and Filipino fusion to handcrafted cocktails and live music entertainment, we make every occasion deliciously simple. Your next celebration starts here.
Choose how you celebrate:
Dine-In: Enjoy BBQ and drinks at The Cats with Live Music surrounded by our iconic Western charm
Private Events: Host your celebration at The Cats for an elevated experience, complete with personalized food, drink and entertainment packages.

MMP Cocktail

Smoked Cocktail

Filipino Boodle Fights

BBQ-Bar-Muisc-at-The-Cats

One & Only
Iconic Western Venue
est. 1896

Smokin’ Good BBQ

Fresh From the Smoker

Texas Style Brisket

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

Brisket and Drinks

Texas Style Pulled Pork

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

Pull Pork

Manila Chicken

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

Manila Chicken

Smoked Beef Ribs

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

Smoke Beef Ribs

St. Louis Ribs

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

St Louis Ribs

Smoked Crispy Pata

Filipino Smoked Ham Hock, Slow Cooked, Deep Fried to Perfection.

Smoked Crispy Pata

Live Music

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