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Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA
Award-winning

Sardine Factory

4.7 (5098)
$50 and over
Seafood
701 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, The Sardine Factory’s cachet has made dining in our historic Cannery Row setting a tradition for world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons. Our award-winning chefs prepare delectable creations of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Aged Beef; winner of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award. The Lounge’s live entertainment, Happy Hour and affordable menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms. Celebrating over 50 years under the same ownership and management! Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald readers.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Daily 8:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-3775
  • Website
    http://www.sardinefactory.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Brandt
  • Private party facilities
    Whether a family gathering or a corporate event, our professional and warmly attentivestaff assists in coordinating each detail. The Sardine Factory offers three unique and elegant dining rooms which provide a choice of ambiance for groups from 12 to 220 and luncheon groups from 25 and up. Call us to get your event started! (831) 373-3775
  • Location
    701 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Prescott
  • Parking details
    Enter off of Wave Street ascending the driveway. Self park Sunday through Thursday with self park or valet service available Fridays and Saturdays. ADA Wheelchair entrance from parking lot.
  • Public transit
    MST stop less than 2 blocks away on the corner of Wave St. & David.
  • Entertainment
    David Conley at the Piano Tuesday through Saturday. David has been a professional musician since the age of 17. He has played in numerous bands, opening for various acts such as Steppenwolf, Black Oak Arkansas, Rick Derringer, Crash Test Dummies and more. Versatile and accommodating David takes and plays requests from Led Zeppelin to Elvis Presley to the Everly Brothers.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,098 people are saying

Sardine Factory reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Romantic

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambiance

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sardine Factory offers "amazing" food and "outstanding" service in a "beautiful" setting. Guests rave about the "iconic" ambiance, diverse menu, and exceptional wine cellar tours. Highlights include the seafood dishes, "exceptional" dining experiences, and attentive staff. A must-visit for special occasions, this Monterey gem consistently impresses with its "first class" offerings.
5,098 Reviews

  1. Steve

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sea bass was fabulous. The wait staff was superb. The creme brulee was perfect. We have been here many times and will continue to come because it is one of our favorite places to eat.

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  2. howard

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Angel was our waiter and he was wonderful. Hostest was very nice and we sat in the room with all the glass and it was so pretty. Reminded me of Tavern on the Green in New Yourk. We came for Fathers Day but will come back because the food and service was so good!

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  3. Christy

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, service, and food! Enjoyed a Father’s Day celebration here.

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  4. Lupe

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My lobster tail and linguini was amazing, kids loved the Mac n cheese, everything was amazing

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  5. Christopher

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was extremely pleased with my experience at Sardine Factory. The service was wonderful and so was the food. My only recommendation would be that a dress code would be implemented and enforced, at least during dinner hours.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Christopher, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and the service! We appreciate your thoughtful suggestion regarding a dress code. As a coastal destination, we welcome many casual travelers, but your feedback is noted and will certainly be considered as we continue to refine our guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  6. Chris

    Birmingham/West Midlands (county)5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall. Customer service excellent with helpful and friendly staff providing informative information on food and wine choices. Great ambiance. Quality of food excellent. Expensive but worth it.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Chris, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience at The Sardine Factory. Your kind words mean the world to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit!

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  7. David VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eating in the conservatory was amazing. Such a cool dining experience. Food was next level delicious and the service was exceptional. I would definitely return here.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 6 days ago
    Dear David, We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and thank you for your review. Your patronage is appreciated and we look forward to serving you again very soon!

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  8. Tim VIP

    Wisconsin72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food! Highly recommend. Courtyard indoor seating was a bit cold, but managable.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Tim, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience at The Sardine Factory. Your kind words mean the world to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit!

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  9. John VIP

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ask to take the wine cellar tour - it’s an awesome place. Nicole was our sommelier - she was wonderful.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 6 days ago
    Dear John, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience—and we couldn’t agree more, the wine cellar is truly something special. We're especially glad that Nicole helped make your evening memorable; we’re lucky to have her on our team. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments. We hope to welcome you back again soon—there’s always more to discover at The Sardine Factory!

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  10. Saman

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible place, with lovely staff. Very accommodating.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Saman, We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and thank you for your review. Your patronage is appreciated and we look forward to serving you again very soon!

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FAQs

Sardine Factory is rated 4.7 stars by 5098 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Monterey

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Sardine Factory

701 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Prescott
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Daily 8:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Enter off of Wave Street ascending the driveway. Self park Sunday through Thursday with self park or valet service available Fridays and Saturdays. ADA Wheelchair entrance from parking lot.
  • Public transit
    MST stop less than 2 blocks away on the corner of Wave St. & David.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Brandt
  • Entertainment
    David Conley at the Piano Tuesday through Saturday. David has been a professional musician since the age of 17. He has played in numerous bands, opening for various acts such as Steppenwolf, Black Oak Arkansas, Rick Derringer, Crash Test Dummies and more. Versatile and accommodating David takes and plays requests from Led Zeppelin to Elvis Presley to the Everly Brothers.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.sardinefactory.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-3775
  • Private party facilities
    Whether a family gathering or a corporate event, our professional and warmly attentivestaff assists in coordinating each detail. The Sardine Factory offers three unique and elegant dining rooms which provide a choice of ambiance for groups from 12 to 220 and luncheon groups from 25 and up. Call us to get your event started! (831) 373-3775

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