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The Club Car is an American and Italian restaurant and bar, located in downtown Auburn, CA, that not only offers delicious lunch and dinner, but craft beer on tap, a full service bar and... live music nearly every day of the week. Over the years, The Club Car has become a go-to entertainment and dining venue for Auburn locals, and all those who appreciate amazing food and great entertainment. As with all restaurant reviews I publish, I have no affiliation with the restaurant reviewed, and there is no monetary gain on my part, as I am simply a person who likes to eat, and I love to write-up, and publish my dining experiences.
Photo: It's just before 11:00 in the morning, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and I'm looking west on Lincoln Way from Elm Street, at downtown Auburn, with the historic Placer County courthouse in the distance. The old courthouse is mostly a museum, as most Placer County business happens at the current county complex, located a couple miles to the northwest on Richardson St. Downtown Auburn offers countless food and entertainment venues, including The Club Car.
Photo: The Club Car is located in the "Hink Block" building, on Lincoln Way, in downtown Auburn. Downtown Auburn is a paradise for those who love fine dining, "artsy" boutiques and stores, along with simply a fun place to explore and enjoy.
Photo: The Club Car is noted for live entertainment, and listing of current and future acts is posted outside, as you enter the restaurant. The photographer's image is reflected in the window, as he - me - takes the photo. Since today is Tuesday, November 21, 2023, I'm a little confused, as the bulletin board seems to have a different schedule. No worries, as I've come for the food, and I could care less about entertainment of live music.
Photo: As you enter the restaurant, there's dining on each side of you, and the bar, and main dining room at the center. There are several television monitors which were tuned to sports, reflection on NFL football, and the Chiefs vs. Eagles football game the previous evening. It was great to sit at the bar and enjoy the recap of last night's football game, as I was especially happy about the Eagle's win. The bandstand is to the left, out of the photo, and offers live music many nights of the week. I have been told by many acquaintances the music can be very loud, so keep that caveat in mind if you're looking for an intimate evening with your date.
Photo: The dining room features a variety of tables, centered around the large, full-service bar. You're enjoying a bar, that offers restaurant fine dining.
Photo: Looking at the bar, along with the main dining room and the small stage to the extreme right of the photo. View is from the small private dining room, up a flight of stairs from the bar.
Photo: The sign at the bar lists the current beers on tap, which are dynamic, as the tap choices constantly change. I started at the top, and went for the Societe Brewing Company "The Pupil" IPA, which made a delicious choice to enjoy with my burger.
Photo: Meet hostess Sharon, who pours a glass of red wine for another diner. The Club Car is a favorite of Auburn locals as it's off the freeway, a "local" place to enjoy, and offers lots of friendly hospitality.
Photo: Burger menu offered at The Car Club. The lighting was on the subdued side, which made the menu difficult to photograph.
Photo: Meet Christina, my friendly hostess who took my order and handed me a pint of "The Pupil" IPA ale. "The Pupil" is brewed by Societe Brewing Company, located in San Diego, which is a long way from Auburn. Whatever the case, The Club Car offers a wide array of some of the best craft beer in the greater Sacramento area.
Photo: Meet Mary, my friendly hostess who brought my "Classic Burger," along with fries to my seat at the bar.
Photo: I'm a happy guy, as I sit at the bar, along with my "Classic Burger," as Mary takes my photo. Such great food and friendly service!
Photo: From the "Burgers" section of the menu, I went with a "Classic Burger," along with an order of fries. The menu lists "skinny" or "fat" fries, but my hostess didn't ask me about my choice of fries, so I assume the fries were on the skinny side. The menu describes this amazing burger as, "House-seasoned and hand-crafted char-broiled 8 oz choice beef patties served on a grilled bun. You choice of soup, salad or fries - skinny or fat - potato chips or coleslaw." What a choice! As I placed my order, my friendly hostess, Christina asked how I wanted my meat patty cooked, and I went with medium, which is my de facto standard for a hamburger patty. It is truly a pleasure to be asked how you prefer your meat to be cooked! All hamburgers, along with the "Classic Burger" from Club Car are based on the bun, and the bun was large, fresh, and offered the perfect bun-to-meat ratio, which is crucial for a good cheeseburger. No worries on this part, as the talented chef at Club Car "nailed" the meat-to-bun ratio on the "Classic Cheeseburger." As per my request, my 8-oz patty of house-seasoned, char-broiled beef arrived, cooked perfectly medium, as per my request. Oh my! ... the meat patty was flavorful, juicy and amazingly delicious, and held together as I enjoyed my delicious burger. The red onion, sliced tomato and lettuce were fresh, and simply delicious. I opted for a slice of cheese - Cheddar - and it topped the meat patty, was melted perfectly and added just the right touch to this delicious "Classic Burger." As an aside, the burger was simply delicious as served, and didn't need any enhancement from the mustard, which was served on the side, or anything else, as it was "standalone delicious" and was truly one of the best burgers I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy during my countless dining adventures in Placer County. The fries - "skinny" or "fat?" - I wasn't asked by my hostess, whatever they were named... as the fries were simply delicious and made for an amazing side dish to my meal. They were cut like "old school drive-in fries," fried to a crispy golden brown on the outside, but tender, white and juicy on the inside. "Fat" or "Skinny Add this all up: Delicious meat patty, fresh bun, fresh, crispy vegetables, along with a small mountain of delicious fries, and you have a "Classic Burger," which rates as one of the finest burgers served in Placer County. Burger lovers... you'll love the "Classic Burger," served at Club Car, in downtown Auburn.
Photo: My "Classic Burger" along with a side of fries, cut in half to show all of the goodness. Actually, I brought half the burger and fries home with me to enjoy for dinner, as the half-pound burger, and the small mountain fries proved to be a gigantic lunch. Since I "opened up" the restaurant on this late Tuesday morning, I didn't get to enjoy the live music scheduled for tonight, but I enjoyed one of the best burgers in Placer County, an amazing craft IPA, along with friendly company from the staff. For all "foodies" and those who appreciate fine dining, great beer and a friendly dining experience, head over to The Club Car, located on Lincoln Way, in downtown Auburn, CA. The Club Car Copyright(c) 2023 eRench Productions. All rights reserved. We've been on the web since December 22, 2002.
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