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Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA
Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA
Captains Room - Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA
Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA
Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA
Award-winning

Sardine Factory

4.7
4.7
5062 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
701 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 64 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 5,062 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Romantic

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • 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 an "absolutely beautiful" dining experience with "superb" food and "excellent service." The "unique atmosphere" and historical charm make it a "must dine" spot in Monterey. Guests rave about the "impeccable" service and "delicious" dishes, especially the fresh seafood. Perfect for special occasions!
5,062 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    Las Vegas26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood dinner and service was excellent. Manager even checked on us to see how food was. Fresh and well prepared food with excellent flavors. Bread rolls were off the hook…..
    Sardine FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Matthew, Thank you for your recent visit and for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your fresh and well prepared food. We appreciate your patronage and hope you will visit us again very soon.

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  2. Steve

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. The service was over the top. The conservatory has unbelievable ambience. Everyone was helpful and accommodating. I will return.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Steve, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, and we truly value your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit!

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  3. Diane

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and time for celebrations. We had a great experience and professionalism from Mr. Reese to Jennifer. Outstanding service!! I appreciated the care of Jennifer in menu selections. She was a gift to our family. Thank you so much.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Diane, Thank you so much for your kind words — they truly mean the world to us. We’re honored you chose to celebrate with us, and I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that both Mr. Reese and Jennifer made your evening so special. Jennifer is indeed a gift to our team, and your thoughtful note about her care and attentiveness brought a big smile to all of us. Creating memorable moments for families like yours is exactly why we do what we do, and knowing this was the best service you’ve received in Monterey is the highest compliment we could hope for. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. With sincere gratitude, The Sardine Factory

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  4. Ellen

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lea was great. This has been one of our “go to” restaurants whenever we are in the area. We first visited the Sardine Factory 32 years ago. Each visit is memorable. Food, service and ambience is consistently outstanding.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Ellen, We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and thank you for your review. Your patronage over the past 32 years is greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving you for another 32+ years!

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  5. Tom VIP

    Phoenix4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Incorrect entree was delivered for dinner. Asked for the wine list and no one followed up to order. Not as great experience.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Tom, Thank you for your honest review. We regret that we missed the mark during your visit and appreciate your feedback as it helps us grow and improve. If you’re open to discussing your experience further, we’d love to hear more details. Please contact us so we can learn how to better serve you in the future. The number is (831) 373-3775. We appreciate your letting us know about your experience, and hope you will consider allowing us to serve you again in the future.

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  6. Andrea

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the 3 course menue... soup - filet mignon - tiramisu and ceasar salad - shrimps - tiramisu Soup was good, meat very dry... salad was ok, shrimps were great! Tiramisu was very special in shape but very nice. Californian Pinot Noir was nice too. We noticed a strange ambiance among the staff (they seem to have some troubles). Prices are rather high! Ambiance was nice but I missed the view outside (no windows in this room)
    Sardine FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Andrea, Thank you for your recent visit and for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your soup and shrimp. We appreciate your patronage and hope you will visit us again very soon.

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  7. Monika

    San Francisco121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their oysters Roquefeller spoiled me for this dish at any other restauraant: perfect ballance. Our main dishes, the butterfish and the calamari steak were delicious, and each element was so flavorful! Kudos for including in the wine list Bodega Garzon's Albarinio; perfect pairing for the seafood dishes. Our server, Jennifer, provided attentive and friendly service. A wonderful evening.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Monika, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, and we truly value your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit!

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  8. Ron

    Central Coast32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from wait staff and surprise visit from Chef Burt. Always a pleasure. Food is top notch.
    Sardine FactoryResponded on April 9, 2025
    Dear Ron, Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, and we truly value your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Alicia

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place! We loved the ambiance and the service was amazing!
    Sardine FactoryResponded on April 9, 2025
    Dear Alicia, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, and we truly value your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit!

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  10. Izabella

    San Joaquin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is absolutely beautiful! The service is excellent and the food is superb!
    Sardine FactoryResponded on April 9, 2025
    Dear Izabella, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, and we truly value your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit!

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Sardine Factory is rated 4.7 stars by 5062 OpenTable diners.

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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
  • Phone number
  • 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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