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Welcome to The Cats Restaurant – BBQ, Brunch Buffet & Live Music, a Los Gatos landmark where great food, music, and community come together. Enjoy slow-smoked BBQ favorites, our all-you-can-eat brunch buffet every Friday–Sunday (11 AM–3 PM), and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Relax with craft cocktails, stunning hillside views, and a warm, rustic atmosphere perfect for families, friends, and celebrations. Planning a special event? Host your private brunch party for up to 45 guests — no venue fee, just pay for the buffet. Come hungry, leave happy, and experience why The Cats has been a South Bay favorite for generations.
Old-school venue with saloon decor offering BBQ meats, bar snacks & beer, plus regular live bands.
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Address: 17533 Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos, CA 95033
Phone: (408) 354-3060
Website: https://www.thecatslosgatos.com/
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Trey Delaplaine
I was really impressed with this place. They have both American BBQ food and filipino food. Both are fantastic. The service was amazing, the food was delectable. I can’t wait to go back! While everything was good, the pork and beans appetizer was the highlight for me. The atmosphere is nice too.
… moreLaura A
Guys don’t make our mistake.. I remember going here years ago and it was such a good food!!! Now it’s disgusting disaster! I would rate the service below zero if I could.. the first bad sign was that the owner brings the food! Servant doesn’t know a single thing from menu, and what food contains. The live music is cool and that’s about it. Would Never come back. We cancel our food and left.
… moreKeenan Stone
The BBQ was absolutely lights out!!!!!!!
The Cats was an incredible place to celebrate our wedding reception. From the atmosphere to the service, everything exceeded our expectations. The space was welcoming, lively, and perfect for gathering our friends and family together after the ceremony.
The staff was attentive, kind, and made sure everything flowed smoothly, allowing us to fully enjoy the night without worrying about logistics. The food, drinks, and overall vibe made the celebration feel fun, relaxed, and memorable.
We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate—highly recommend The Cats for any special occasion.
… moreThe Cats was an incredible place to celebrate our wedding reception. From the atmosphere to the service, everything exceeded our expectations. The space was welcoming, lively, and perfect for gathering our friends and family together after the ceremony.
The staff was attentive, kind, and made sure everything flowed smoothly, allowing us to fully enjoy the night without worrying about logistics. The food, drinks, and overall vibe made the celebration feel fun, relaxed, and memorable.
We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate—highly recommend The Cats for any special occasion.
Michael Bobadilla
The Cats has been around forever. New owner as of two years still has bbq, but also offers Filipino dishes. Tried the crispy pata, a whole ham hock which was huge. The pork was moist and the skin truly crisp. We couldn’t finish it. Their lumpia was tasty and recommended. They still have live music on the weekends offering a mix of genres. The place is still popular judging by the crowd. Friendly atmosphere, good food, drinks and entertainment still works here.
… moreSharon Willey
We had a delicious dinner at The Cats. The ribs were so flavorful and well cooked. The pulled pork sandwiches included slaw and were very tasty. Our server Henry was attentive and welcoming. And the food was served quickly. We highly recommend The Cats.
… moreCheyenne Garcia
If you’re a local native to the bay area, you definitely need to check this place out! My friends and I came to this local hot spot for a live music set and ended up staying all night for the hamburgers, beer, and the beautiful scene. I ended up front and center with the performer and ended up meeting her and exchanging names. What a cool treat!
… moreDemi Jameson
slow ass service, waited over 40mins for take out of chili and brisket. literally two things. received the order and it was completely wrong. didnt get chili, instead gave me the “baked” potato w chili instead and the potato wasnt even cooked! they gave us a raw freaking potato after waiting so long. you would think the potato would already be in the prep work. probs bc the music was so god damn loud they couldnt hear our order correctly. we live here locally in campbell, born and raised. def wont be back or recommending to anyone
… moreSusanne Millar
We haven’t been here since the new owners. We had pulled pork plate with pineapple slaw & onion rings plus a baked potato. Pulled pork was so tender and moist. Bake potato was cooked to perfection. Beer and wine list are a little slim.
Great service.
Live music with Crossing Dana… They were very good with a great lead singer.
We’ll be back for sure!
… moreGreat service.
Live music with Crossing Dana… They were very good with a great lead singer.
We’ll be back for sure!
Nicholas Pun
Would not recommend as the meat is mediocre and the location is quite out of the way. Possibly only worth stopping by if you’re passing to or from Santa Cruz.
The meat is on the dry side and quite flavourless. Lots of color but not a lot of substance. I found myself dunking it in the spicy BBQ sauce to make it edible. It was also a bit on the cold side. Sides were great though! Would recommend the chili. That side was eons better than the meat.
The portion size is decent for the price, not much to comment on there.
Service is a mixed bag. Some friendly folk and some that look like they hate their job.
Live music was ok, but doesn’t really increase the appeal for this spot.
Overall, a questionable experience. Nothing horrible, just nothing particular positive either.
… moreThe meat is on the dry side and quite flavourless. Lots of color but not a lot of substance. I found myself dunking it in the spicy BBQ sauce to make it edible. It was also a bit on the cold side. Sides were great though! Would recommend the chili. That side was eons better than the meat.
The portion size is decent for the price, not much to comment on there.
Service is a mixed bag. Some friendly folk and some that look like they hate their job.
Live music was ok, but doesn’t really increase the appeal for this spot.
Overall, a questionable experience. Nothing horrible, just nothing particular positive either.
Mark Mollusky
The worst service ever! Arrived at 5:55 for my 6:00 reservation (which clearly wasn’t necessary) and the waitress brought me right in front of the band speaker in the middle of the room. I said this is all you have? She said go find a table and I’ll find you. Went to the back, where I always sit, and 30 minutes passed before she “found us”. I asked for a menu, which she had forgotten and said before leave I’d like to order a couple of drinks. She took the order, 10 minutes more passed then she saidthey didn’t have the alcohol I requested. Ok fine use another, whatever you have. 10 more minutes pass here come the drinks, no lime in the drink, and still no menus. Before she left I said we’ll take an appetizer and have the mushrooms. 20 minutes pass, received the menus no mushrooms, because she gave our appetizers to the table behind us, who just sat down. My friend receives her rib platter 20 minutes later along with the mushrooms. 10, 20, 30, 40 minutes pass and I received my order and it was cold. She said no one knew who’s order it was so it sat. Ok I’m beyond starving so the Hell with it, I ate it cold. My friend was waiting to eat with me so hers became cold after 10 minutes so I insisted she eat without me. My brisket was so salty I couldn’t eat it and chewy. So I ate the ribs and pulled pork which was good, even though it was room temperature. Complained but nothing happened. Got the bill, gave my credit card, and as we were ready to leave her comes two corn bread muffins….over two hours of sitting on the wood chairs, and all the chaos I felt like throwing them at the wall. But of I was polite and told the owner goodbye for good.
The old Cats is dead and buried and you have been warned.
… moreThe old Cats is dead and buried and you have been warned.