Smokin’ Good Barbecue

BBQ & Drinks

Come to The Cats for the best BBQ Experience

The Cats in the News

>> Uncover the 128-year history of a beloved Los Gatos BBQ restaurant
>> The Cats restaurant in Los Gatos relaunching under new ownership
>> Los Gatos: Checking out The Cats’ new barbecue menu, new look

The BBQ Place.

Our Delicious Story

Welcome to The Cats, Los Gatos – a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike to enjoy the best BBQ, craft cocktails, and Bay Area bands.
We’re passionate about barbecue, not just the food, the scent of our extraordinary smoker and a sense of camaraderie.
The Cats is a place to gather and indulge in the atmosphere: whether it’s dinner with loved ones, a night out with friends, or a special event to celebrate life’s milestones.
A restaurant since the 1960s, this building opened first as a weight station and has housed a speakeasy, bordello, gun shop and realty office.
We’re excited to have relaunched in early May and invite you to come try our customer pleasing, slow-cooked BBQ meats from our talented chefs. Oh, and there are ghosts, too.

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