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The Club Car is an combination 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 night 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 live entertainment. As with all of reviews that 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: The Club Car is located in the "Hink Block" building, on Lincoln Way, in downtown Auburn, CA. 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. A sign is placed outside on the sidewalk promoting live music, which is played nearly every night of the week. It's just after the 11:00 morning opening time, Wednesday, September 09, 2026, and I've arrived at The Club Car to enjoy a great lunch. It's a hot, humid late morning, with temperatures already in the mid-90's, and a cold draft beer will hit the spot.
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 is a "Please Wait To Be Seated" sign, but since I was planning to enjoy my lunch at the bar, I simply walked over and sat myself on a bar stool. 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 neighborhood pub-like atmosphere, along with a restaurant that offers fine lunch and dinner, every day of the week.
Photo: The bar offers every kind of mixed drink that you could desire, along with many varieties of beer on tap. Club Car is a neighborhood hang-out in downtown Auburn.
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 Warsteiner "German Pilsner," brewed by Warsteiner Brauerei in Germany, which made for a delicious appetizer for my cheeseburger and fries.
Photo: Burger menu offered at The Car Club lists several choices, and they all look delicious, which made it hard to choose. I chose from the top of the menu and went with the "Classic Burger," with fries as my side of choice.
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: Meet Brianna, my friendly server, who brought my lunch to me with a smile.
Photo: I'm a happy guy, as I toast Brianna and all of the friendly staff at The Club Car with a pint of Warsteiner "German Pilsner" beer. Cheers!
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, and after pondering the option for a couple seconds, I went with "skinny" fries. This was new for me, as I'd never had this choice before. With fries, it really wouldn't matter as how could you go wrong? 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, Brianna asked how I wanted my meat patty cooked, and I went with medium rare, 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 rare, 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 - pepperjack - 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 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. They were simply delicious fries and made for the perfect side! The fries were so delicious that I forgot to squeeze out ketchup for dipping, as I didn't feel the need. 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," with a side of fries served at Club Car, in downtown Auburn.
Photo: I hold my "Classic Burger" along with a side of fries, and admire all of the juicy goodness. Such beauty! The warm bun, meat and cheese contrasted perfectly with the chilled veggies, and added another dimension of goodness to this amazing cheeseburger. This was a cheeseburger for burger lovers to enjoy! 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 German beer from the tap, 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) 2026 eRench Productions. All rights reserved. We've been on the web since December 22, 2002.
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