Katrina’s Restaurant
By: Patrick Witz

If there is one thing that I enjoy, it’s a good hearty breakfast.  At Katrina’s Restaurant, I’ve eaten more than just one fabulous breakfast.  Our group of four, my wife, two visiting relatives, and I, opted to go out for breakfast verses cooking one Saturday morning.  It was an easy decision deciding where to go, as my wife and I had enjoyed a previous delicious brunch at Katrina’s several weeks earlier with three visiting Southern California friends.  It just so happened that prior to the relatives visit, we had received a very nice thank you note from our friends regarding their first trip to the Auburn area, and they thanked us specifically for taking them to Katrina’s for the best omelet’s they had ever eaten.  They not only remembered the superb meal and pleasant service, they as well remembered the little yellow painted restaurant by name weeks later…how’s that for making a one-time impression!  For breakfast, brunch, or lunch, Katrina’s Restaurant is extraordinarily delectable.
 
Owners / Managers: Katrina and Luis Bilbao
Chef(s): Luis Bilbao and Jose Valles
Location(s): 456 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, Ca. 95603   
Days Open: Wednesday through Sunday
Hours of Operation: Wed. through Sat. 7:00am to 2:30 pm, Sunday 7:00am to 1:30 pm
Accolades: Voted “Best Breakfast” by the Auburn Journal several times; Voted “Best Restaurant” by Sacramento Magazine several times; San Francisco Chronicle listed it as “Auburn’s Gold Standard”; Sunset Magazine listed in “Places worth seeking out”; Sacramento Bee expressed Katrina’s had “Burgers to Drive For.”
Primary Style of Cuisine: California Style, Healthy, Generous proportions, Homemade.
Most popular plate: Omelet's (over 20 to choose from) and Burgers.
Number of Tables: 16
Catering or Delivery Services: Not at this time.
Best Times to Visit: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Busiest Times to Avoid Long Waits: Saturday and Sundays   
Reservations: None
Web Address:  Katrina’s response, “We’re old fashioned.  Just show up and we’ll feed you the best meal you’ve ever had.”

Ó Oct-2007 Patrick Witz