The Sardine Factory Restaurant

The Quintessential Monterey Restaurant

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Every city has that one restaurant you can’t miss, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, the Sardine Factory has that cachet — world leaders, sports heroes, and entertainment icons have made a tradition of dining in our historic Cannery Row setting.

Our award-winning chefs prepare each delectable creation of fresh, sustainable seafood, and USDA Prime Beef for you alone. The signature Abalone Bisque was served by request at President Ronald Reagan’s inaugural dinners, and the Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi is one of TV celeb Rachel Ray’s favorites. The Sardine Factory serves only the best Eastern corn-fed USDA Prime Beef, hand picked and aged to ensure maximum tenderness and flavor. No other steak will ever compare!

Our service is so warm and friendly you’ll feel like a regular, and after just one visit, you will be. A choice from the wine collection complements any dish — after all, we won the 2006 Best Wine List in America award from Restaurant Hospitality Magazine.

The Lounge’s live entertainment and affordable, flexible menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms.

Whether you’re planning a special occasion or a more casual night out with family and friends, the Sardine Factory is a must in Monterey. Fun never tasted this good!

“...the storied Sardine Factory, a first-rate restaurant...” — San Diego Magazine

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

ESCARGOT EN TOSCANI
Imported escargot with Pernod, garlic & herbs, baked in Toscani bread with fried parsley

CALAMARI WITH OUR OWN CALAMARI PUFFS
Deep-fried with spicy seasoning, chili-lime salsa & cilantro mignonette

STEINBECK DUO
Petite filet mignon & grilled prawns with potato nest, wild mushrooms, vegetables, béarnaise sauce & port demi sauce

SOLE AMERICANA
Grilled petrale sole with lobster & scallops on sautéed spinach with truffle-chive sauce

CHICKEN BALTINO
Grilled breast of chicken with wild mushroom risotto, sautéed spinach, mushroom ragoût & Madeira wine sauce

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.

DESSERTS

A SIMPLY ITALIAN TRIO:

CANNOLI SICILIAN
Cinnamon & chocolate chips in sweet ricotta cheese cream filling

TIRAMISU
Our unique combination of ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, rum, Drambuie & Kahlua with chocolate shavings on raspberry sauce

"THE FACTORY SPUMONI"
With candied fruits, toasted almonds & walnuts, strawberries & sweet marsala

The Sardine Factory Restaurant
701 Wave Street
Monterey, California
(831) 373-3775.

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