The Sardine Factory
Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Cannery Row, Monterey
"The seating in the glass Conservatory is stunning!"(2 Tips)
"Love the blood orange sorbet"(3 Tips)
"Scallops over polenta was absolutely delicious!"(6 Tips)
"Lobster ravioli and calamari steak yum!!!!"(4 Tips)
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Russ AllisonAugust 13, 2013You should try the abalone bisque because I've never seen it anywhere else. Tasty with strong bacon taste and they chop the abalone very very fine to make it less chewy.
Brian StortsApril 21, 2018The Italian Trio dessert was one of the best desserts I've ever had. Excellent homemade spumoni and tiramisu, and very good cannoli too.
Vinny La BarberaJuly 31, 2017Great food. Incredible service. Amazing atmosphere / ambiance. Highly highly recommend this place.
Ken BottsJuly 9, 2013Try the Fresh Berries - Not a vegan restaurant but chef made it vegan fresh and I felt the love - this was dessert and I am guessing right out of the field down the highway! Wow
KaApril 18, 2014Unique experience of absolutely tasteless seafood. And please don't even try their oysters - it will ruin your friendship with those tender creatures. Bread - yes, take bread :)- Donna Daring-GhiggeriSeptember 10, 2017Scallops over polenta was absolutely delicious! Service was high level, Daniel really took care of us.
MercedesSeptember 19, 2016James is amazing. Best server ever. Amazing food. My favorite place in Monterey.
Colin SeilerSeptember 22, 2011The abalone bisque, steamed clams, and calamari were standouts on an awesome menu. Props for serving a Moscow Mule in a proper copper mug.
Lidia BastianichSeptember 30, 2011Sardines: they're not only delicious but good for you. Find The Sardine Factory's recipe for smoked sardine salad in Lidia's Italy in America.- Frank CaneSeptember 12, 2012Great food and atmosphere. Best Wine Cellar on the West Coast. The seating in the glass Conservatory is stunning!
Anton ShApril 18, 2014The most tasty food - complementary olives and bread. Don't even think about ordering big seafood plate. Oysters were ok, lobster and prawns didn't gave taste at all, squid was over-marinated.
Trae FSeptember 25, 2016Just had drinks here. Friendly bartender despite being in the weeds all night.- Anton ShApril 18, 2014Don't come here to eat. However the place itself is nice, staff is friendly. Having a cocktail here may be a good thing. But don't eat!!!!
ブルーノAugust 21, 2013Lovely restaurant with not so memorable food. My dinner there was a pricey, so-so experience.
Dana BrownNovember 24, 2011Read the review about the scallops, but decided on the wild salmon instead. Wish I'd listened to the scallop review!!
Joe KeeganFebruary 19, 2012The bowls of soup are huge, so stick with a cup if you plan on having a big entree
Evan GoldinJanuary 17, 2010Get the mango sorbet in the ice swan. It hard to decide which is better - the taste or th fact that you're eating ice cream out of an ice sculpture.
ShannaApril 9, 2012Fantasic prix fix menu. Ask for a table in the Captain's Room for something quieter.
Lisa KlueverOctober 26, 2010Excellent food and awesome service. The abalone bisque is fantastic too!
Kitty StrykerJanuary 28, 2011Not too hungry? Split a salad and an entree- the perfect amount of food.
Davik RamoxAugust 9, 2018Wooow riquísimo lo mejor que he probado, el servicio de Orlando de 1000 un lugar que vale cada dólar lo que pagas. Sin duda volvere
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- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
(831) 373-3775
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