Checking Boxes- Fun The Catman is a local bar with really good food! You will find lots of locals at the bar but they are friendly to nonlocals, too. The staff are all hard working serving food, making drinks, and playing patrons KENO tickets! The buffalo dip is amazing ! They have daily specials which are always delicious and huge, be ready for leftovers! Enjoy stopping by whenever we are in the area. Thanks read more

Catman Cafe - A metal tray holds chicken wings with sauce, accompanied by a small container of dipping sauce, on a restaurant counter with condiments and menus. - American Near Me - Mansfield, Massachusetts

Fun local sports bar with good music and attentive bartenders And food choice of food and drinks.

Talk about a small local gem. As soon as you walk in you can tell this is a local spot with loyal followers. It is a seat yourself, with a nice bar and a couple booths and high tops. It has a second room with high tops and a pooltable. Waitress came right over and provided a large menu and multiple specials. She was very nice and gave us the lowdown on the beers on tap. We sat it out with their special with garlic Parmesan., a nice 10 piece crispy chicken wings with a nice cover of sauce. Wife then went with the Greek salad with grilled chicken and I had the Baby back ribs special. The ribs fell off the bone like they are supposed to and had a good sauce. The fries could have been hotter, but I'm just being picky. The price was very low as well. read more

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We think the pizza, a bar style south shore style deep pan style pizza is one of the best.around! Great local place!

The drinks are over priced and the food has gone down hill !! Portion sizes are small and to much money pizza if aweful now

Teddie Gallaghers great spot....love the food /drinks atmosphere ... Love the family...Cahill...

Drinks were good but we went there to play pool bur an older man wouldn't let my friends play at all. So after asking the man 2 or 3 times to play he just went up to the bartender and told them my friend were "bringing nips into the place" so instead of asking she just told us to leave. Just wanted to play pool and that's what we got. I'd be happy to not go back there again​ read more

Went there Saturday (01/04/25) and the beers were way too expensive, I put down a $20 for two Sam Adams and got a dollar back...A 12 pack goes for $16 at the liquor store, so the older blonde bartender either just took a huge tip for herself or their prices have gone insane. Last time I went a month or go I ordered three beers on tap and a bar pizza, they charged me $100 for all of that. Don't think I will be returning anytime soon... read more

The food is great but as another reviewer mentioned, the bleach smell is overpowering and ridiculous. They need to redo their cleaning standards. My family and I had to leave after drinks this evening because of the smell. read more

great food, good beers & Cullen's a fabulous barback. love this spot and the wings!!!

Smelled kinda like bleach. Service was great. Food was huge and simple. Nothing mind blowing but very filling. Nachos and a burger, and a cocoa with whipped cream. read more

Incredible place! Lively bar with great staff. Food is off the charts. How have I gotten to this point in life without knowing about little neck clams? Prices are excellent. Best meal since 2019! read more

We've gotten the teriyaki steak tips there for years and every time they're perfect. Get them and thank me later.

Great little bar good drinks okay food. However was there today and heard a verbal argument that they said it was a "trump bar" so do with that as you will. They went on to say that noone in here is vaccinated so do as you will with that information. would love to hear from the owners on this. read more

If you want great and delicious food then you Need to go to the Catman Cafe it is the best food their chicken wings and steak and shrimp is to die for and their bar is great they have a bartender named Brenda she is the best she makes you feel at home and makes the best drinks and I absolutely love Steve who is the owner and the cook He is very nice and well known I had locked myself out of my car and he helped me he calmed me down and let me use his phone to call AAA and made me feel confortable and like family he gave me a drink on the house until AAA came I can't express how much that meant to me where i was in such distress he really took time out to make sure i was ok even while their resturant was very busy this is the best spot to go if want to feel at home and welcome with great food and friendly people and the locals this is the place to go read more

I like the new setup and was actually very impressed watching the staff. I noticed that they really took extra time to sanitize every inch of those booths and tables after each party. Made me feel safer about being there. I had the risotto. It was cooked perfectly which is a big deal to me. Not alot of restaurants do it right. I was very impressed. Also, the portion of seafood with it was large and plentiful. I'll be ordering it again. read more

An absolute gem located in the heart of Mansfield, MA. I went in for an ice cold lager. As i sat down, "thunder road" by Garth came on the juke. I tipped my cap to the young gent who put in on. Instantly brought me back to 1997. As the night rolled on, I ordered a Miller Lite. Coldest brewski I've ever had. Ordered the tips medium rare. Delicious. Didn't get any sauce on my mustache. Very memorable experience. Would highly recommend. Thanks Catman, I'll be back. read more

Solid breakfast spot with helpful, but super busy staff. I sat at the bar and was greeted quickly and given a menu and the daily specials. I chose one of the dailies. Chicken fried steak with eggs over medium and home fries. It came with some challenges when it showed up; such as chicken fried chicken, (not steak), and runny eggs and some massive chunks for home fries. Nothing to worry about since they're swamped and I'm hungry and flexible. The taste of the chicken fried chicken was much better than I expected! I used the runny eggs under the chicken as extra rich flavor. The potatoes remained a challenge since some chunks we're so thick they weren't cooked all the way. A couple of suggestions to Mr. Cat Man, re-tip the ends of the barstools since all of them scrape when trying to get up from the bar. Cut down the size of your potatoes a bit and you could have more volume thus decreasing your food costs. Change your ticking system since the amazing bartender lady could be more productive and happier than frantic about what she's missing... she's badassed and awesome. Lastly, this is a cool place, so if you chose to change nothing, it's still got a cool factor for it's own character. I'll be back! read more

CATMAN!! All weekend, my friend from Mansfield kept talking about "The Catman." The name in and of itself made the rest of us laugh, and made us insatiably curious as to what exactly a bar called "The Catman" - his favourite local dive where he and his friends are affectionately known as "the boys" - would be like. Turns out, it's perfect. It's everything I dreamed of and wanted from a townie bar in Mansfield Mass - complete with the sweetest bartender ever in a Red Sox jersey with a wiiiiiicked Massachoosits accent, guy. Additionally, the Catman is upholstered with 80s wood paneling and is replete with local gentlemen in mesh union hats drinking cheap beer specials. The bloody mary I ordered was just average, which is exactly what I expected. This ain't no disco! This ain't no country club, either. I love this place and would be here constantly if I lived in Mansfield, Mass (God help us all). They have a pool table, the requesite Sox/European football game on the TV, and plenty of ladies whose hair just got a phone call from 1989. And you KNOW I love me some townie bars. Me + Catman = lurve. Remember that song, the "Scatman," from the 90s-ish? Yeah, now I have it stuck in my head. CATMAN!! read more

There's a real slippery scene goin' on in this joint. People just stare at you for hours on end without ever blinking or breaking eye contact. I made the mistake of bringing my kids in here and I instantly felt like that guy who foolishly takes his kids to see Hostel in the theater. The food was real general, but the crowd was anything but. read more

Dive bar feel and vintage decor with a friendly staff. I recommend the wingdings if you've got an appetite. They give you a good amount and you'll want that many when you try them. Very addicting. While it's very low-key almost to the point of being looked over, it's good for a night of laid back conversation and drinks with friends. Overall, it's got a nice atmosphere and menu that makes for a local gem. read more

Ask Steve to make you a custom shrimp scampi pizza tonight (Friday). I asked early Friday about an off menu request. He's the best.

Awful experience. Came in to try the steak tips for lunch with the family. Quickly realized the place was more liquor being served, than food. The crowd and atmosphere IS NOT family oriented. Catman Cafe name is deceptive, should be called Catman Bar and Grill. It's mainly a bar. It was loud, and some customers go out to smoke in the entry, causing customers to inhale second hand smoke as the enter. They can be loud on the streets up to 2 a.m. while taking smoking breaks.....I know as I live across the street. A rough crowd for this, as another reviewer stated, a dive. Frequent customers who think they run the place, bikers, construction workers, etc. Seemed to be the mix. It gets noisy, especially the music and pool table in the back. Food was OK, the tips cooked well, but the atmosphere kills it. Only saving grace wad the food was reasonably priced and the server was nice, despite the distractions. Next time will order out, if I am desperate, not family friendly. Sorry. read more

This is what a dive bar should be. Good for a bud/guinness with surprising food. Just don't use the bathrooms. Can get weird and townie here-nothing like the "ner" in foxboro tho.. read more

This place has, hands-down, the cleanest bathroom ( cleverly camouflaged by the creepiest supply area/hallway ) in the tri-town area. I think I would have preferred to eat my meal there than at the table...but I don't get the feeling that patrons frequent the Cafe for the food. No, the Catman Cafe is a BAR, and a decent one if you're looking for a low-key hole-in-the-wall to meet up with friends, play a few rounds of pool, and sidestep the inebriated and lust-filled. The drinks are cheap, the beers on tap are all nationally-recognized, and the menu is standard-issue bar fare, although their menu is pretty adorable...cute names and kitten clip art, which warmed my cranky heart. I met up with friends here after my bestie rocked a performance at the Mansfield Arts Society, and I would go back for another round---really! read more

Horrible food and service. Don't waste your time. Many other restaurants in the area I would recommend going to.

Good Keno action. There is a little room with pool tables and a Golden Tee machine, but I haven't seen them in operation. Maybe at night - I have only been here around 5-6 pm. It is especially dank, which is a quality I look for. read more

Catman Cafe - Catman Cafe - American Near Me - Mansfield, Massachusetts

Steve is awesome, extremely well run, moderately priced, food is as good (if not better than) much more expensive. My favorite place.

I love it here! Was kind of disappointed came in on Saturday night looking for seafood nothing on menu. This has never happened! Still got a great meal but I was really l read more

Called to find out when it was open to..drove half an hour for the kitchen to be closed. Will say anything I guess to get you in to drink. Very unhappy. read more

This place is definitely a dive bar and the decor is vintage but it feels warm and inviting. The food is legit, It wasn't overly greasy which is nice. Great chicken wings and fries. Decent portions. No regrets and will come back for sure! read more

Best food in Mansfield at the best price. Get over yourself and deal with the people that go, you weren't always successful. Stop in and talk to the gentleman with the Cowboy hat and the handle bar moustache. You'll be pleasantly surprised with his stories. Thursday and Friday night, prime rib is to die for! Don't order the end cut before I get there, it's mine!!! They do have competition that just opened across the street so look for that review to come, I'm going there tonight! Casey & Coner's Pub will be my next review! read more

Outstanding! Delicious food, very reasonably priced and served by wonderfully friendly, prompt staff. My new favorite diner!!!

Best steak tips around and the portions are generous! Pizza is also good here, better than expected from a bar. I mainly eat the steak tips, so my review is limited to that lol. Wish I could offer more info, but I will tell you they lived up to their reputation as having the best steak tips in the Mansfield/Foxboro area. read more

The place was slow, not many people there, so we expected pretty decent service. We were wrong. One woman by the door acknowledged us by saying hello. Other than that, no one said a word. We just got looked up and down by the patrons as if we didn't belong. We have lived in Mansfield for over a year, so we are not "outsiders." I felt extremely embarrassed by the stares and we ended up leaving after 15 minutes of no one coming to our table. read more

This is one of my favorites local bars of all time. The food is surprisingly delicious for such a small place and the beer selection is outstanding. Also, the service is great and it really makes you feel warm and fuzzy! read more

As far as atomsphere I'll be the first to agree that "dive bar" sums up the feel of the place. However, the Cafe more than makes up for it by having cheap and delicious specials on food and drinks. The portions are very generous and the pricing is more than fair offering the perfect alternative from the chains like NinteyNine, Fridays, Applebees,etc. For games there is atleast a TV in view where ever you are sitting along with darts, pool tables, and some arcade games. The games offer a safer alternative from the occational bar fights and 80 year old granny in fishnets. With the Catman why would anyone want to venture out to Boston $$$$? read more

Place is odd looking from outside and must have been a diner in it's former life. I have never eaten anything here and it looks like the kitchen might be a little scary, but surprisingly most people say the food and pizza is pretty good. Funny place to get a few drinks late night on the weekend, very local mixed crowd. I swear this place looks like the bar in Star Wars some night's. I will be back and I might try the food eventually. Whiskey pour is better than average and prices are good. read more

Not a huge fan of dives like this but I went. Not exactly a place for a first date. BUT, it is a fun bar to stop in for a few drinks. The food is definitely your pub like food. I really enjoyed the pizzas though. Do not eat here if you aiming for healthy. It is definitely anything but healthy, BUT most good food isn't! :-) read more

The atmosphere is fairly friendly, but it is obviously an everybody-knows-your-name kind of bar. Try the pizza.