The Sardine Factory

$$$

4.6(1,466)

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Location & Hours

Address

701 Wave St
Monterey, CA 93940
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 4:30 PM

Monday4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Sunday4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Contact Information

(831) 373-3775

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About The Sardine Factory

Well-known seafood restaurant featuring elevated regional dishes & a vast wine menu.

Price range: expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 1,466 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Sunil Reddy

in the last week

Thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes we ordered, including the warm free bread!!Excellent value (in terms of service, food taste and quality of the ingredients) for money!

Tre Fontane espresso bar

in the last week

Best food in town lovely people and service And the food was superb. .

Colby Peters

in the last week

Natalie is a rockstar. She is the sommelier and she gave us a private tour of the expansive wine cellar after the meal. She even provided us restaurant recommendations for our next trip to Napa. You c...

Craig Lynn

a week ago

Rick Dobbs

2 weeks ago

Steven Cheng

a week ago

If there is a six star or higher rating, I would gave it to this restaurant. The atmosphere inside the restaurant or seating in the big glass dome is phenomenal! The service also impeccable. Continu...

Suzanne Frey

a month ago

I was fortunate enough to enjoy an incredible dining experience here in their famous wine cellar. From start to finish, it was an extremely memorable evening. The service was top-notch, the environmen...

R H

3 months ago

What a wonderful meal we had at the Sardine Factory! Food was flavorful and cooked just right. If I had to only recommend one dish, it will be the calamari steak. It was so fresh and tender-juicy, tha...

Ashley B.

3 weeks ago

What a wonderful experience from the second we walked up the stairs. Your host had the most perfect recommendations for his favorite menu item. We sat in the conservatory, which was amazzzinnng lighti...

Ryan Sebastian Sadowsky

a month ago

An all-around incredible experience! We started with the sardines and sturgeon appetizers, followed by the surf and turf special for dinner—everything was absolutely perfect. But beyond the amazing fo...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant consistently provides an exceptional and memorable dining experience, marked by high ratings and overwhelmingly positive feedback. Customers describe their visits as "wonderful," "incredible," and "special."

Customer Favorites

The ribeye steak and cioppino are frequently praised, with the ribeye being called "the most delicious steak ever." The calamari steak is also highly recommended for its freshness and tenderness.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant boasts a phenomenal atmosphere, particularly in the glass dome/conservatory and the wine cellar, with impressive decor like gold fixtures and a fireplace. Impeccable and warm service is a recurring highlight, with specific servers (Antonio, Miguel, Jennifer) mentioned for their attentiveness and recommendations.

Value & Quality

The food is described as flavorful, perfectly cooked, and professionally seasoned, justifying the price for the high-quality experience. The extensive wine list and fresh ingredients also contribute to the perceived value.

Areas for Improvement

No specific areas for improvement were mentioned.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to emphasize the outstanding service and ambiance, highlighting specific menu items like the cioppino and ribeye as exceptional. The use of live music is also a recent positive trend mentioned.