Sardine Factory
Additional information
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
- Hours of operation
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Happy Hour
Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Daily 9:30 pm–10:30 pm - Phone number
(831) 373-3775
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Executive chef
Chef David T. Abella
- Private party facilities
For over 50 years the Sardine Factory restaurant has been creating distinctive and memorable private events for discriminating customers. Whether a family gathering or corporate event, our professional and warmly attentive staff assists in coordinating each detail, eliminating stress and ensuring th
- Private party contact
Dawn Rodriguez: (844) 796-2515
- 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Appetizers
Escargot en Toscani$15.00
5 EA. Pernod, Garlic, Herbs, Fried Parsley, Baked in Toscani Bread
Baked Cannelloni$15.00
Spinach & Ricotta-Filled Rolled Pasta, Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce, Parmesan Cheese. (Please Allow 10-Minutes)
Baked Oysters Rockefeller$19.00
4 EA., Pernod, Pecan-Smoked Bacon, Hollandaise Sauce
Roasted Oysters New Orleans*$19.00
4 EA. Herb Garlic Butter, Parmesan-Romano Cheese, Fresh Parsley
Colossal Prawn Cocktail*$24.00
Chili Lime Sauce
Freshly Shucked Oysters on the Half Shell*
Chili-Lime Cocktail Sauce & Zatarain's® Horseradish
- 6 for$23.00
- 12 for$36.00
Wild California Sardines*$16.00
Sustainable, Lightly Smoked, Onions, Chopped Egg, Lemon & Capers
Grilled Chesapeake Crab Cake$30.00
Tarragon Crème Fraîche, Fennel, Preserved Lemon
Basket of Calamari$19.00
With Our Own Calamari Puffs, Cocktail & Remoulade Sauce
Crab Filled Baked Mushrooms$19.00
Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce
Maine Lobster Ravioli$30.00
Mascarpone Cheese, Shallots, Sherry Wine, Tarragon & Truffle Cream Sauce
Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese$24.00
Vermont Cheddar Cheese, Panko Breadcrumbs
The Factory's Famous Cheese Bread ~ Since 1968$10.00
Tillamook Cheddar, Romano & Parmesan Cheese on Toasted Sourdough Bread
Combination Appetizers
Chilled Seafood Indulgence in Our "Special Boat"*$79.00
Petite Maine Lobster Tail, Wild Pacific Prawns, Seasonal Oysters, Clams, Sardines & Shrimp Meat; Assortment of Dipping Sauces (Items Prepared for 2 to 3)
Hot Appetizer Tasting Plate$89.00
Two Grilled Chesapeake-Style Crab Cakes, Fried Pacific Calamari, Six Grilled Prawns, Beurre Blanc Sauce (Items Prepared for 2 to 3)
Soups & Salads
Any Salad Add Shrimp* $11 / Add Blue Cheese Crumbles* $7
"The World Famous" Abalone Bisque
Bacon, Chives, Madeira Wine Our Own Creation Served at "Taste of America" for President Reagan's Inauguration
- Cup$13.00
- Bowl$14.00
Local Favorite "Monterey Bay" Clam Chowder
Fresh Buttered Clams
- Cup$11.00
- Bowl$12.00
House Salad of Tanimura & Antle Artisan™ Lettuce$12.00
House, Blue Cheese or Candied Garlic Dressing
Classic "Caesar" Salad$14.00
Locally Grown Romaine Lettuce, Creamy Garlic Anchovy Dressing
Louie Salads*
Egg, Tomato, Asparagus, Olives, Dill Pickles, Louie Dressing
- With Bay Shrimp$19.00
- With Crab$27.00
- With Lobster$30.00
- Combination$45.00
Featured Item
The "Factory" Long Dog
American Wagyu Hot Dog on Toasted Roll, Cheddar Cheese & Applewood Smoked Baker's Bacon Wrapped with Sautéed Onions and Side of Mustard with Petite Salad or Basket of Crispy Fries
- 12-inch$18.00
The "Factory" Burger & Fries$19.00
Broiled 8 oz. Blend of Chopped Short Rib & Beef Sirloin; Cheddar Cheese, Tomato, Arugula, Dill Pickle Chips & Ambrosia Sauce on Toasted Brioche Bun with Crispy Fries
1/4 Lb. "Impossible" Burger$18.00
Vegan Option
Prime Rib au Jus*
Friday & Saturday. Boneless Succulent Prime Rib Seasoned to Perfection, Eight-Hour Slow Roasted and Served Medium Rare; Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Medley & Horseradish Cream. (Subject to Availability)
- 12 oz. Regular Cut$42.00
- 16 oz. Chef's Cut$52.00
Seafood Entrées
Add crab cake crust or Prawns* $15
Fresh Ahi Tuna, Sashimi Grade, #1*$43.00
Black & White Sesame Seeds, Wasabi Aïoli, Asian Salad
Four Large Diver Scallops*$45.00
Wild Mushroom Polenta, Crispy Prosciutto, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sage Brown Butter
Pan Seared King Salmon*$39.00
Braised Broccolini, Artichokes & Carrots, Hollandaise Sauce
Grilled Wild Abalone Medallions
Light Breading, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Butter Sauce
- MKT. Price
Parmesan-Crusted Calamari Steak, Scallop & Prawns$47.00
Chive Rissotto, Sautéed Asparagus, Lemon-Caper Sauce
Fish & Chips$21.00
Freshly Battered Deep-Fried Cod; Served with Crispy Fries, Cabbage Slaw with Buttermilk Dressing
Pacific Coast Sand Dabs$32.00
Sautéed Swiss Chard, Fingerling Potatoes, Maître d'butter
Seafood & Pasta
Gluten Free Pasta Available to Substitute Any Pasta
Scampi Rigatoni*$39.00
Sautéed Prawns, Garden Pesto Alfredo Sauce, Wild Mushrooms, Parmesan & Romano Cheese
Lobster Ravioli$47.00
Mascarpone Cheese, Shallots, Sherry Wine, Asparagus, Tarragon & Truffle Cream Sauce
Seafood & Pasta*$45.00
Fresh Llnguini Pasta, Fish, Clams & Prawns, Tomatoes, Garlic & San Marzano Marinara Sauce
Spinach-Filled Potato Gnocchi$29.00
Wild Mushrooms, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Aged Parmesan, Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Linguini Carbonara$19.00
Parmesan & Romano Cheese, Whole Egg, Scallions, Chives, Guanciale & Black Pepper
Baked Cannelloni$28.00
Spinach & Ricotta-Filled Rolled Pasta, Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce, Parmesan Cheese. (Allow 10-Minutes)
Chicken, Lamb & Veal
Cast Iron Half Chicken*$33.00
Petaluma Free-Range Chicken, Fingerling Potatoes, Heirloom Carrots, Cipollini Onions, Mushrooms
Rack of USDA Prime Colorado Lamb*
Port Sauce, Monterey Jack Potatoes, Fried Onion Straws
- Two-Bone$44.00
- Four-Bone$60.00
Veal Cardinale ~ Since 1968$49.00
Delicate Flavor of Loin of Natural Raised Veal & Petite Maine Lobster Tail, Combined in Sauce Extraordinaire, Monterey Jack Potatoes, Sautéed Asparagus & Buttered Baby Carrots
We Feature the Best USDA Prime & Choice Aged Beef
Our Steaks Come from Corn Fed Cattle and Are Hand Picked and Aged 50-60 Days to Ensure Their Flavor and Tenderness. Add One or Two 12 Oz. Maine Lobster Tail* to Any Steak or Chop Mkt. Price. Add Crab Cake Crust or Prawns* $15
Surf & Turf
Prime Filet Mignon, 6 oz., Demi Sauce & Maine Lobster Tail, 12 oz., Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables, Monterey Jack Potatoes, Drawn Butter
- MKT. Price
Prime Filet Mignon*
Béarnaise Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Fried Onion Straws
- 6 oz$58.00
Prime Boneless Rib Eye Steak*
Truffle Butter, Roasted Potatoes, Fried Onion Straws
- 18 oz$63.00
Medallions of Filet Mignon, Périgourdine$46.00
Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini & Mushrooms, Truffle Demi Cream Sauce
Sides*
Monterey Jack Potatoes$10.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Sautéed Salinas Valley Spinach$10.00
Sautéed Garlic Butter Mushrooms$11.00
Chive Risotto or Vegetable of the Day$8.00
Sautéed or Crispy Onions$8.00
What 3,966 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.5Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
California Central Coast
Seafood
Monterey / Carmel
Notable Wine List
Monterey / Carmel
Special Occasion
Monterey / Carmel
Seafood
Monterey / Carmel
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Sardine Factory is rated 4.6 stars by 3966 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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701 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940
Additional information
- Cross street
Prescott
- Neighborhood
Monterey
- Hours of operation
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Happy Hour
Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Daily 9:30 pm–10:30 pm - 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
Chef David T. Abella
- 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(831) 373-3775
- Private party facilities
For over 50 years the Sardine Factory restaurant has been creating distinctive and memorable private events for discriminating customers. Whether a family gathering or corporate event, our professional and warmly attentive staff assists in coordinating each detail, eliminating stress and ensuring th
- Private party contact
Dawn Rodriguez: (844) 796-2515