India Oven Auburn

New owners at Pelican's Roost. Aside from the regular fish and chips etc, they also have Korean…read morefood. My dad and I tried their Bibimbap (it's often spelled this way, but should be spelled as it's pronounced, "Bibimbop" with an O, that rhymes with pop). Well, let me tell you - I wasn't prepared for what was coming ! All of a sudden, two huge stone bowls filled with rice and toppings appeared. And the most impressive part was the loud, sizzling noise coming from it ! Warning: The stone bowls have been heated to a very high degree of heat. Do Not - I repeat - Do Not Touch the Stone Bowl ! Bibimbop (yes, I'm gonna spell it this way here) translates to mixed rice in english. And that's what you do, with all the ingredients, along with the Gochujang (sweet, savory, and slightly spicy pepper paste) that comes in a small glass bowl. The "jang" in Gochujang is also pronounced more like "jong". Anyhow, the Bibimbop served in the hot stone bowl, is called Dolsot Bibimbop. By using the stone bowl, it creates a crispy, crunchy layer of rice at the bottom. And koreans have a name for that too, haha... It's called Nurungji. I'm not sure, if you're suppose to mix Nurungji with the soft rice. Or, just eat it as is, at the end. For some reason, I didn't have nurungji in mine, my dad did. Was it because, I mixed mine up quickly, as soon as it arrived, haha... Y'all gotta come by and try it for yourself. It might be a bit more expensive, than the regular Bibimbop. But, in my opinion, well worth it ! They also have other korean dishes, along with favorite street foods like Kimbop (korean version of sushi rolls), and Tteokbokki (a very thick rice pasta, with a sweet and slightly spicy sauce). As for the interior, the restaurant goes back, at least to the 1950's. It has a quaint, diner like feel, with long bar stool seating in the back, and high wooden seating booth areas, along the sides. And if you prefer seating with more natural light, there's an area up front too, that's partitioned off. Beyond the bar stools, in the back, there's also an old, wooden phone booth. From what decade ? Perhaps from 1940's. Outside, beneath the Pelican's Roost Fish & Chips sign, you'll see written - Koffee Kup Restaurant. I've heard, that was the origin of this restaurant. Anyhow, according to my dad, they have good coffee here. So, come by and try out this place - either for fish & chips, korean food, coffee, etc... They're open from 11 - 8 daily, except Sundays. They're located on Lincoln Way. In my opinion, Pelican's Roost is actually located on High St. Lincoln Way is split in half by High St. So, it's a little tricky getting there. For parking, you can park on the main streets. But, there's designated parking spaces, in the back as well. ps Bob Hope and his family ate here in the 50's :)

The restaurant still looksnthe same from previous owners. Food & great service…read more Fish & scallops was perfect

Photo of Bob Hope & Family in 1953 while in Pelicans Roost!

Fried shrimp & fish platter

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Patio table in front of the restaurant.

Pho King Good

4.3(771 reviews)

1.1 mi

VEGAN SIGHTING!!! I…read moredon't even know where to start my fellow vegans. This quirky, Vietnamese restaurant in the city of Auburn, CA, has by far the best vegan Banh Mi sandwich. The tofu was prepared so it did not take up the whole sandwich. The pickled radish and carrots had the perfect and balanced of sour and sweet. Of course, can't leave out the herbs of cilantro and fresh jalapinjoes. The french bread was crispy outside but still soft and hearty as you take a bite. My earth was it a 2 thumbs up!!! Then their vegan pho with veggies and tofu did not disappoint. Their veggie broth was perfectly blended and made wonderfully that I was not even thinking this was vegan. The staff was kind and informative. They were attentive and friendly. Then comes the merch. If you like a play on the word Pho, then come and check out their shirts for sale. All I have to say is "Life is Pho king good." With this said, another gem in Auburn, CA.

Excellent food! Fair pricing!…read moreGreat value for the money! ATM inside the biz Love the "Go Pho Yourself T-shirt! Super friendly owner & staff!

Asian cajun shrimp taco

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Food

The Monkey Cat

3.7(473 reviews)

Monkey cat for the win. We have been to this downtown gem a hundred times or more. The atmosphere…read moreis always super cool. they have this light curtain the brakes up the room. My favorite it a restaurant that place nice music. Yes this place vibes. the menu is always fantastic. Van T took care of my wife and quick and smooth. We had the spinach artichoke dip and steak & frites. Both were amazing as usual. If your coming to eat or drink then stop in for a treat. this is one of the best Downtown Auburn OG grub station. Dennis J Rodriguez II Pro Show Painting

The service was great unfortunately the food wasn't. We started with a wedge salad and calamari and…read moremy husband had seared tuna After the appetizers we realized it was best to not order anything that we had any expectation of being more than bar food.... My husband decided to order the tacos since they were the special It was freezer burned shrimp with Cajun spices to hide the obvious no taste freezer burned old shrimp It was so disappointing We will Never go back because our experience before this one wasn't much better

Banksy vibe

Coconut Vegetable with rice

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Saturday lunch!

The Tin Lantern Bar & Grill

4.4(421 reviews)

6.0 mi

We had such a great experience at Tin Lantern Bar & Grill! Christy was an incredible bartender,…read morefriendly, attentive, and clearly knows her craft. The martinis are fabulous; I ordered the lavender lemon drop and it was hands-down one of the best I've had. It was also nice to see that they carry locally made South Fork vodka. I had the chicken piccata for dinner and it was outstanding, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We came in with my husband, my in-laws, and our two kids, and everyone genuinely enjoyed themselves. The kids' menu was great, which kept the kiddos happy, and the atmosphere felt welcoming for both adults and families. Overall, fantastic drinks, great food, and wonderful service. We'll definitely be back!

It was a great stop on the way to Reno. We found this on Yelp and happened to get a reservation…read moreonline. Reservation is highly recommended because it was packed when we arrive! No wonder it was packed! The food was great. Service was great! I got the ribeye which was cooked perfectly median rare with charred flavor. The bread that came for the table was crispy outside and soft inside. It's surprisingly tasty!! I have to mark this place for must stop when I come to Reno next time!

The restaurant was packed for most of the night, this was towards the end of the night. They also have outdoor seating

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Amazing TIN LANTERN. The bartender is a MIXOLOGIST! Food is awesome as well!!!

El Tapatio

3.9(354 reviews)

0.5 mi

My party of 3 enjoyed the fajitas for 2 and vegetarian quesadilla. The service is excellent too! We…read morecame in the middle of the day after a hike and we're warmly welcomed. The fajitas tacos had a side of rice, sour cream, and black beans. We chose fresh corn tortillas yet enjoyed the hefty amount of food with just the rice. There was so much food, we had leftovers for another meal the next day. I enjoyed a horchata in restaurant too. This was fun after a half day hike at hidden falls.

So good and so much food! My server/bartender was great as she busily took care of the entire bar…read more Only bummer is the sweet corn was cold, but tasted great!

This is what the larger bar with TVs tuned to sports events looks like and it's at the right after entering

Steak street taco! So delicious! Only $3.50 on happy hour!

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This is the exterior of this restaurant pad in the same center along CA 49 dominated by the Bel Air supermarket

La Fornaretta

Family-owned & operated

GREAT FOOD - well worth the drive... From anywhere!…read more I am hooked on anything they make with a pesto sauce, including pizza, ravioli, etc Spend some time, and enjoy their food.

Finally made it here after staring at the menu for months! My daughter and I went here Wednesday…read morefor chicken parm night. She is a huge chicken parm fan. And I am a huge stealer of chicken parm off her plate. Lol The pasta was VERY GOOD, great texture. Chicken parm was huge with yummy fettuccine. The bread was good and was told it was actually their pizza dough. Yum! This is a small, darker place with lots of history. Would totally go back and try some more pasta dishes and maybe pizza. Think they do lasagna on Sundays. Service was friendly and prompt.

Pan-Seared Scallop Entrée

Carbonara La Fornaretta

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Handmade Pasta with Pesto Sauce

The Little Fish

4.9(11 reviews)

We have been buying Fish snd " ready to eat " for years!…read moreBest quality fish in Placer, Nevada, El Dorado Counties. Great to get fresh fish every week. we plan our meals around the fish we get. Deb and Ron Auburn Locals

Great service, fresh fish, an very responsive. I have placed several orders with the Company. Not…read moreonce was I disappointed. I made a late order today. Via land line an email. Short time later I received a text from Kathryn. Order confirmed! Get on the web site. Convenient pick up locations all over the area. From farmers markets to small stores. Upon pick up, the product is well packaged an plenty of ice for the trip home. 5 star service!

Laura and Brand on F/V Kathy II. Market shot of our fresh seafood.

The Little Fish Company offers a wide variety of fresh, wild caught seafood products direct from the commercial fisherman.

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Deckhand Gary Schmidt with a monster king salmon

Auburn Alehouse

3.9(1.7k reviews)

3.2 mi

Delicious experience from start to finish. I had the Ember Burger and it was excellent--well…read morecooked, flavorful, and satisfying without being overdone. The fries stood out too; crispy, and clearly not an afterthought. Service was friendly and efficient, and the overall food quality was consistently solid across the board. It's the kind of place that gets the basics right and still manages to feel like a step above casual dining. Definitely worth a stop for lunch or dinner if you're in or traveling through Auburn. Reliable, tasty, and easy to recommend.

Has to bring a few people with me to have a late lunch. Thanks to Sophie and Vince for the great…read moreservice! (And all the staff) got seated right away - it was about 4pm on a Friday. There was people here but not crowded. They have inside dining, patio and bar service. The beer was great! Ordered Hop Donkey - it's a strong one so it comes in that smaller glass. The food was amazing!!!! Can't wait to come back again!!!

Bar area

Charcuterie board

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Bar seating area

Oishii Teriyaki

4.2(195 reviews)

2.3 mi

Everything was delicious! Not sure what they put in their Teriyaki sauce but OMG, the best! Service…read morewas great, very sweet and attentive. Restaurant was clean and the service was fast! Thank you!

Surprisingly tasty food. My daughter and I called ahead since we were charging our Tesla and didn't…read morewant to wait long. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised that our table was ready for us, food piping hot, and drinks set out. I got the spicy Thai chicken. My daughter got the beef noodle dish. We both loved our dishes. I'd say the beef noodles was slightly tastier than my chicken but both were great. The CA roll was fine but missing cucumber. Overall the portions were large, prices reasonable, and the service was great. The leftovers a couple of days later were still fantastic!

Eating area

Salmon Teriyaki Salad

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Lunch special Sesame chicken and teriyaki chicken

Pasquale's

4.1(172 reviews)

Mama Mia, it's amazing! As someone who's part Italian and quite picky about Italian food…read moreestablishments, I often wonder if they truly serve authentic Italian cuisine or just American-Italian dishes. Well, thanks to my cousins from Rocklin who introduced me to this charming Italian restaurant nestled in the hills of Auburn, I can confidently say: thank you, and well done! From the moment we walked into this family-run establishment, we were greeted by friendly servers and a wonderful ambiance. The inviting atmosphere made it feel like we had temporarily escaped the greater Placer area to an authentic Italian bungalow, perhaps in a quaint Italian neighborhood. The delightful aromas and the selection of Italian wines set the stage for a wonderful evening filled with delicious food and laughter. Everyone around us appeared to be enjoying their meals! We were quickly seated, and our server, Gina, did an excellent job explaining the specials and suggesting wine pairings. I opted for the spaghetti with meat sauce, which was fantastic, and their salads are superb, drizzled with an Italian dressing that only Mama could make. The next time I'm in town, you can bet that I'm heading over to Pasquale's, and you should too! And thanks again to my cousins!

I tried this spot around lunch time. Service was great. Hostess was kind and quick to sit us down…read more Our waitress was kind and helpful. 1. Pastrami sandwich 10/10 Fully loaded bread was fantastic and the meat was delicious. 2. Spaghetti with meat sauce and a green salad 8/10 More sauce than noodles but the flavor was good. The salad was fresh and the ranch was delicious.