The Sardine Factory Restaurant

A GuestLife Monterey Bay
Great Restaurant

Your senses come alive in this fun, bustling atmosphere that is so uniquely Cannery Row! Each of the Sardine Factory's distinct dining rooms hint at the gracious service you will receive. The world-acclaimed creations of the freshest seafood and prime meats are complemented by a wine list with over 30,000 bottles that has received the Wine Spectator Grand Award every year since the inception of the award over 20 years ago.

The Captain's Room offers elegant intimacy, while dinner in the glass-domed Conservatory is a starlit memory. The historic Steinbeck Room offers a glimpse into Cannery Row's storied past. For a once-in-a-lifetime private event, the beautiful gothic Wine Cellar marries food, wine and music in a symphony of exquisite dining.

The Sardine Factory's cuisine is as memorable as the ambiance. The world-famous Abalone Bisque was created at the restaurant and served at President Ronald Reagan's "Taste of America" Inaugural dinner. Whether you choose Monterey Bay King Salmon or Butter Poached Australian Lobster Tail On Black Truffle Risotto with Braised Baby Fennel and Crispy Salsify, you are assured of the freshest and most delicious seafood prepared with perfection.

The Sardine Factory serves only the best Eastern corn-fed USDA prime steaks, hand picked, aged for five weeks to ensure tenderness, then cooked at 1,600 degrees to sear in the natural flavors. No other steak will ever compare!

The new Lounge is warm and lively, with overstuffed couches and leather armchairs arranged for comfortable and relaxed seating. The flexible and affordable menu includes tempting tapas such as Four Hour Braised Short Ribs and the Smoked Salmon and Roasted Red Pepper Rolls, as well as more substantial fare. The 10 oz. Prime Top Sirloin Sandwich is served on a 23-inch plate with homemade fries and romaine salad. Creative cocktails and the extraordinary wine list provide the perfect accompaniment to the inventive menu. Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday sets the tempo and makes the Lounge Monterey's favorite hot spot.

The impressive list of celebrities, sports figures, world leaders and industry giants continues to grow, as each generation returns to create their own memories at this California icon. Experience for yourself why the Sardine Factory is still world famous!

"…the storied Sardine Factory, a first rate restaurant…" — San Diego Magazine, October 2004

Menu Highlights

Seafood Indulgence
Served on Our “Special Boat” Half Maine Lobster, Prawns, Oysters, Manila Clams & Mussels, served with an assortment of dipping sauces

World Famous Abalone Bisqu
Our own creation, served by request at President Ronald Reagan’s Inaugural dinner

Escargot en Toscani
With Pernod, Garlic & Herbs Baked in Toscani Bread with fresh parsley

Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut
Served with Coconut Mashed Potatoes, Marinated Grilled Pineapple, With Lemon/Lime Beurre Blanc and Red Pepper Coulis

Chicken Baltino
Grilled Organic Chicken Breast on Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, With Portobello Mushroom, Sautéed Spinach, & Madeira Scented Jus

The Best Eastern USDA Prime Steaks
Our Eastern Corn-Fed USDA Prime Steaks are hand picked, then aged for five weeks to ensure tenderness, then cooked at 1,600 degrees to sear in the natural flavors

Dessert

Warm "Valrhona" Chocolate Cake
On Vanilla Caramel Sauce with Fresh Churned Ice Cream and Toasted Spice Cake

Classic Crème Brûlée or Tiramisú

Hours: 5 - 10:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday,
5 to 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday; 5 - 10 p.m., Sunday.

701 Wave Street,
Monterey.
(831) 373-3775

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