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Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA
Award-winning

Sardine Factory

4.7 (5107)
$50 and over
Seafood
701 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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.

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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 5,107 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.
5,107 Reviews

  1. dine42

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding staff at Sardine Factory1 The food was delicious, wine recommendation was on point, entertainment was fantastic, and the tour of the wine cellar was both interesting and impressive for customers group who dined with us. Great job byall!

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  2. Stuart VIP

    Oxford/Oxfordshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening at a great restaurant. The lamb was great but Dave, the sommelier, is the star of the show — so knowledgeable and such fun.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Stuart, Thank you for your recent visit and for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your lamb. That’s an excellent choice. And we agree, Dave is amazing. We appreciate your patronage and hope you will visit us again very soon.

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  3. Darryl VIP

    Las Vegas12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing menu amazing service. One of the finest in town.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Darryl, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, we truly value your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit!

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  4. Wolfgng tanner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience, especially the service
    Sardine FactoryResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Wolfgng, 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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  5. Teresa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service . Loved the atmosphere.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Teresa, 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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  6. Taylor

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this dining experience was 20/10. Service, atmosphere, food — highly recommend this place for date night.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Taylor, 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. kathryn

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive but friendly service. We went to the the "early bird, $49 3 course meal". Good value. Sat in the "glasshouse room" which was light and felt more casual and relaxed than the rather staid darken rooms at the front of the restaurant. Food was delicious, rich and satisfying. Portion size was appropriate for the 3 courses.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Kathryn, Thank you for joining us and for sharing your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the Early Bird three-course menu—it’s one of our favorite ways to offer both value and variety. We’re especially happy to hear that you enjoyed the Glasshouse Room—it really does have a lighter, more relaxed feel, and it's wonderful to know it added to your experience. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to our team for their attentive and friendly service. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another romantic evening or special occasion!

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  8. Vickie

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Sardine Factory. Can’t recommend it enough. Everything was wonderful from food to Ambiance. The piano player is great and the food and service reminiscent of wonderful restaurants of days past. It’s in a class of its own and if you get a chance, eat there!! You won’t be disappointed!
    Sardine FactoryResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Vickie, Thank you for visiting The Sardine Factory for the first time. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your delicious food, great service and memorable atmosphere. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to serving you again!

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  9. Miguel

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and amazing food! Definitely would’ve loved to try more on the menu
    Sardine FactoryResponded on June 18, 2025
    Dear Miguel, 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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  10. Catherine

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! We came for the abalone and we were not disappointed. Food and service was excellent. Wine sommelier was helpful and knowledgeable. Her recommendation was perfect. We will definitely come again!!
    Sardine FactoryResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Catherine, 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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Sardine Factory is rated 4.7 stars by 5107 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Monterey / Carmel
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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 54 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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