The Sardine Factory

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701 Wave St
Monterey, CA 93940
+1 (831) 373-3775
http://www.sardinefactory.com
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. Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald Readers. Celebrating over 55 years under the same ownership and management!

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Jameeka S.
8/16/2025

Came in Thursday night with my husband for Car Week, and our experience was wonderful! Our server Jennifer, along with her assistant Enrique, were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and offered...

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Patti M.
8/10/2025

My husband and I had the most amazing service in the Glass Domed Conservatory at The Sardine Factor. Needless to say our meals were incredible... crispy calamari and baked oysters Rockefeller to...

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C. B.
9/6/2025

We had a wonderful dinner here last night! We sat in the conservatory - really beautiful ambiance. My husband got the macadamia crusted Chilean sea bass and I got the calamari steak with this...

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Brian P.
9/4/2025

Visited the Sardine factory during a recent vacation. We didn't have an itinerary on where to eat and multiple people recommended the restaurant so we decided to try it out for a later dinner....

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Daniel C.
9/1/2025

For our 22nd anniversary splurge dinner, we booked Monterrey's famous Sardine Factory. The restaurant name is strange and the venue was probably a sardine canning business back in they day....

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