Exactly what I expected from a Michelin recognized restaurant, that has been around for more than fifty years.
Larry
I have lived in Monterey County for 50 years but only dined at the Sardine Factor a few times. What a mistake. This is really a quality establishment with wonderful ambiance, terrific service and really great food. I especially appreciated the attention from Jimmy, the host, and Chris, our server. I had the caesar salad (brought to the table with iced cold forks) and the miso infused butterfish. Terrific. Now, I will certainly plan to retun to "the Factory" as often as possible in the future.
Diane
Sardine factory is both elegant and delicious. Tables in the lounge are on a first come basis where the other rooms require reservations. All options are great. The food and the service are perfect. The wine list is massive and each sommelier is friendly, knowledgeable and available to add details to each selection. Book now!
Don
Our dining experience was absolutley fantastic. The food, service, ambiance and music were really nice,
Tony
For some reason the service was very lopsided and slow Cocktails from the bar came promptly and were good but food was staggeringly slow I'm not sure I can recommend
Tim and Pam
First time there! It was fabulous! Had Kris as our waiter! Great service! Food was amazing!
Jiovanna
Excellent service, everyone was so kind and made our night so special. The food was incredible! Suggested getting the pasta DaVinci for one entrée and the roasted sardines as an appetizers. And then end with an espresso martini!
Mark
This was our 4th time dining at the Sardine Factory. It has always been excellent and this last time continued that trend. We started with the cheese bread and it was very good. The clam chowder was flavorful and excellent . The main courses of Salmon and NY Steak were cooked to perfection and the sides were equally flavorful. The service is always excellent and it was this time as well. We will definitely come back to our favorite dining establishment in Monterey.
Nora
Beautiful Sunday evening experience. Love the anchiovies on the ceasar, Sea Bass was good, slightly overcooked but incredible sauce made up for that. Butter fish was good, asparagus was delicious, cocktails crafted beautifully. Service was excellent. Thank you Sardine Factory!
Angelica
All around great experienced, we were in a room that had a piano player playing lively music, and it was still super easy to carry a conversation
We are living locally but this was our first experience here. It was amazing! Food and service on beyond. Thank you GM Jimmy.
KimC
Wow! This place is special. Food was divine. Trevor our server was funny, professional, and down to earth. A real gem. Overall the experience was 10 out of 10. A special visit from the Executive Chef who shared beautiful stories and amazing singing voice as it was my bestie birthday. According to the chef her 21st 😉. We ordered the three course early bird. Soups/salad, salmon, steak mains. Dessert was beyond special 🥰 Cannoli, Cherries Jubilee, Tirimsu. Carrot cake not listed on menu is memorable 😍. Thank you, for making out first visit to Sardine Factory a night we will never forget! Muah!😘
Tammy
They do not pay attention to the details. Private cellar in the basement.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lisa Melgarejo
The food, atmosphere and service is great. The only issue is that it took 3.5 hours from when we sat until we left. The service staff are great, but the kitchen was very slow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Annie
The food was delicious, atmosphere was spectacular. Great place for a date. Very pricey for the experience but would return for an important occasion.
Exactly what I expected from a Michelin recognized restaurant, that has been around for more than fifty years.
I have lived in Monterey County for 50 years but only dined at the Sardine Factor a few times. What a mistake. This is really a quality establishment with wonderful ambiance, terrific service and really great food. I especially appreciated the attention from Jimmy, the host, and Chris, our server. I had the caesar salad (brought to the table with iced cold forks) and the miso infused butterfish. Terrific. Now, I will certainly plan to retun to "the Factory" as often as possible in the future.
Sardine factory is both elegant and delicious. Tables in the lounge are on a first come basis where the other rooms require reservations. All options are great. The food and the service are perfect. The wine list is massive and each sommelier is friendly, knowledgeable and available to add details to each selection. Book now!
Our dining experience was absolutley fantastic. The food, service, ambiance and music were really nice,
For some reason the service was very lopsided and slow Cocktails from the bar came promptly and were good but food was staggeringly slow I'm not sure I can recommend
First time there! It was fabulous! Had Kris as our waiter! Great service! Food was amazing!
Excellent service, everyone was so kind and made our night so special. The food was incredible! Suggested getting the pasta DaVinci for one entrée and the roasted sardines as an appetizers. And then end with an espresso martini!
This was our 4th time dining at the Sardine Factory. It has always been excellent and this last time continued that trend. We started with the cheese bread and it was very good. The clam chowder was flavorful and excellent . The main courses of Salmon and NY Steak were cooked to perfection and the sides were equally flavorful. The service is always excellent and it was this time as well. We will definitely come back to our favorite dining establishment in Monterey.
Beautiful Sunday evening experience. Love the anchiovies on the ceasar, Sea Bass was good, slightly overcooked but incredible sauce made up for that. Butter fish was good, asparagus was delicious, cocktails crafted beautifully. Service was excellent. Thank you Sardine Factory!
All around great experienced, we were in a room that had a piano player playing lively music, and it was still super easy to carry a conversation
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We are living locally but this was our first experience here. It was amazing! Food and service on beyond. Thank you GM Jimmy.
Wow! This place is special. Food was divine. Trevor our server was funny, professional, and down to earth. A real gem. Overall the experience was 10 out of 10. A special visit from the Executive Chef who shared beautiful stories and amazing singing voice as it was my bestie birthday. According to the chef her 21st 😉. We ordered the three course early bird. Soups/salad, salmon, steak mains. Dessert was beyond special 🥰 Cannoli, Cherries Jubilee, Tirimsu. Carrot cake not listed on menu is memorable 😍. Thank you, for making out first visit to Sardine Factory a night we will never forget! Muah!😘
They do not pay attention to the details.
Private cellar in the basement.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food, atmosphere and service is great. The only issue is that it took 3.5 hours from when we sat until we left. The service staff are great, but the kitchen was very slow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food was delicious, atmosphere was spectacular. Great place for a date. Very pricey for the experience but would return for an important occasion.
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