The Sardine Factory

Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. We have received Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award among so many other awards.

8 / 10
108
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  • Phone

    (831) 373-3775

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    sardinefactory.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

701 Wave St Monterey , CA 93940 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 41


Keywords:

seafood desserts sorbet good for dates polenta abalone salads dinner bar homemade food good for special occasions chefs town fields
Russ Allison

You should try the abalone bisque because I've never seen it anywhere else. Tasty with strong bacon taste and they chop the abalone very very fine to make it less chewy.

Brian Storts

The Italian Trio dessert was one of the best desserts I've ever had. Excellent homemade spumoni and tiramisu , and very good cannoli too.

Vinny La Barbera

Great food. Incredible service. Amazing atmosphere / ambiance. Highly highly recommend this place.

Ken Botts

Try the Fresh Berries - Not a vegan restaurant but chef made it vegan fresh and I felt the love - this was dessert and I am guessing right out of the field down the highway! Wow

Ka

Unique experience of absolutely tasteless seafood . And please don't even try their oysters - it will ruin your friendship with those tender creatures. Bread - yes, take bread :)

Donna Daring-Ghiggeri

Scallops over polenta was absolutely delicious! Service was high level, Daniel really took care of us.

Mercedes

James is amazing. Best server ever. Amazing food. My favorite place in Monterey.

Colin Seiler

The abalone bisque, steamed clams , and calamari were standouts on an awesome menu. Props for serving a Moscow Mule in a proper copper mug.

Marni

Great for a date night or a very special occasion . The abalone is excellent.

Lidia Bastianich

Sardines: they're not only delicious but good for you. Find The Sardine Factory's recipe for smoked sardine salad in Lidia's Italy in America.

Frank Cane

Great food and atmosphere. Best Wine Cellar on the West Coast. The seating in the glass Conservatory is stunning!

Anton Sh

The most tasty food - complementary olives and bread . Don't even think about ordering big seafood plate . Oysters were ok, lobster and prawns didn't gave taste at all, squid was over-marinated.

Salim Afiune Maya

Scallops and dessert ! Don’t waste time with the appetizers ????

Trae F

Just had drinks here. Friendly bartender despite being in the weeds all night.

Anton Sh

Don't come here to eat. However the place itself is nice, staff is friendly . Having a cocktail here may be a good thing. But don't eat!!!!

Michele Nizza

Love to hang out in the bar to listen to David Conley.

Mimi Lin

Their cod is from heaven!

Donna Daring-Ghiggeri

Scallops over polenta was absolutely delicious

ブルーノ

Lovely restaurant with not so memorable food. My dinner there was a pricey , so-so experience.

Kevin Chen 

Calamari is so good!

Dana Brown

Read the review about the scallops , but decided on the wild salmon instead. Wish I'd listened to the scallop review!!

Joe Keegan

The bowls of soup are huge, so stick with a cup if you plan on having a big entree

Shanna

Fantasic prix fix menu . Ask for a table in the Captain's Room for something quieter .

Evan Goldin

Get the mango sorbet in the ice swan. It hard to decide which is better - the taste or th fact that you're eating ice cream out of an ice sculpture .

Fed

The best steak in town !!

Michele

Best scallops ever. Sit in the conservatory , stunning.

Hal Wyman

The abalone is worth it.

Kevin Chen 

Calamari is amazing here.

Lisa Kluever

Excellent food and awesome service. The abalone bisque is fantastic too!

SeeMonterey

Don't miss Lobster Night ! Every Friday night starting at 5pm.

Jamie Young

Sorbet is great

Kitty Stryker

Not too hungry? Split a salad and an entree- the perfect amount of food.

Cristina F

Pri fixe is all day Sunday and Monday, great deal.

Sarah Williams

Love the blood orange sorbet

Kevin Chen 

Now this is how crab cakes should taste like.

John Barker

You must try the abalone bisque.

Kevin Chen 

Cheesebread!!!

John Barker

Request to be seated in the captains room.

Jade Thomas

Lobster ravioli and calamari steak yum!!!!

M. O.

The worsed service ever

Davik Ramox

Wooow riquísimo lo mejor que he probado, el servicio de Orlando de 1000 un lugar que vale cada dólar lo que pagas. Sin duda volvere

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