The ambience, the food and the service was wonderful!! My husband and I shared the tomahawk ribeye dinner. Although  a little pricey, it was worth it!  Will definitely be back back!
Monica
We followed the hostess to the jaw dropping conservatory where we were seated for our dinner. We were promptly greeted by staff and given the outstanding wine list. This restaurant includes the service of a sommelier to assist you with your wine selection! The complementary dinner rolls and bread sticks were delicious! Antonio, our server brought us our delicious Alaskan salmon dinner and was very attentive. The restaurant staff never let our water glasses go empty. I highly recommend this restaurant for a memorable dining experience!
Milt
Food, service, ambience - all excellent. Oysters on the half shell, clam chowder, butter fish, and carrot cake were excellent.
Christopher
The perfect evening. My girlfriend had one of her best restaurant experiences. It was my 5th time there and it was her first. She was very impressed with the staff and food. I made a small request before I came and the restaurant delivered this request for me when we arrived. I was so impressed and she was surprised from it. It just made it a very romantic evening for us both. This restaurant goes above a beyond for their customers. Worth every dollar! Thank you Sardine Factory! Mahalo!
Rebecca
Really good seafood, wonderfully prepared. Nice, rich, ambiance. We've been coming here for years and it never disappoints.
Sterling
Love listening to David Conley the pianist. He is fabulous! Every song he plays is know and recognizable. Does the best rendition of Secret Agent Man you have ever heard. Great atmosphere and of course the food is terrific.
Richard
This was not our first time at The Sardine Factory, but it was perhaps our best experience. The craft cocktails before dinner were excellent, and the wine list was impressive. The calamari, sardines, and crab cakes were a great way to start the meal. The abalone bisque was epic as always. For a main, we had a pasta, the sole, and the abalone- all of which were delicious. The ginger peach intermezzo served in an ice swan was both beautiful and delicious.  The ice cream bonbons flowing with dry ice was a creative presentation for a delicious dessert. The only thing better than the food was this service. We will definitely be back. 
Mick
Service was excellent however the Abalone was not to my liking! Additionally rib eye steak moderate not worth the price. Calamari appetizer was delcious! Great place for drinks and appetizers!
Alex Butakov
Excellent experience, very special place. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Cohen
Extraordinary experience. Top flight wine program. Sommelier Natalie is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Local Favorite Monterey Bay Clam Chowder, Seafood
The restaurant is really nice. The live music is really good and the taste of the dishes are fantastic! We've ordered linguine and daily specials scallops and we love both of the dishes. I highly recommend people visiting Monterey taking a bite here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander Gonsalves
Great Italian style & seafood cuisine, they also have plenty of soups and meats. Decorated and semi casual lounge and bar, with more formal dining room and greenhouse room. They have a private dining room available for groups. You can expect a table or a shot wait without a reservation on most weekdays except Friday. Friday and Saturday are busy, Sunday less so. Expect more tourists at lunch than dinner.
Parking: Free dedicated parking lot out back, parking garage across the street.
Kid-friendliness: They have a kid's menu and slightly smaller entrees than most American restaurants (still quite large, though). The environment is not very well suited to kids, a mostly mature and adult atmosphere, but fine for older teens and mature kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: Mediocre. The main entrance is not wheelchair accessible but has a ramp. Main bathrooms are not either, but ADA restrooms are available. Some areas and rooms are not accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Calamari Steak with Scallops and Prawns over Risotto, Cannoli, Seafood, Cioppino
Layer2chains
This is a wonderful restaurant in Monterey. The service is top-notch. We had a birthday dinner here with some friends, and everyone loved the food. It's worth the drive and the price. The whole vibe is great. I like the drink menu they had also. The wife and I will definitely be going back! Thanks, Sardine Factory!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The World Famous Abalone Bisque, Wild California Sardines
David Suen
We hosted our welcome dinner at Sardine Factory, and it was a great experience. The food was solid, and the cocktails were well-crafted—our guests enjoyed both. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything went smoothly throughout the evening.
A special thanks to Mary from the events team, who was incredibly helpful in guiding us through the different menu and drink options. She was patient and worked with us to make sure everything fit within our budget, navigated dietary restrictions, and helped with beverage selections, which made the planning process much easier.
The Conservatory Room was a beautiful and unique space that really stood out. It provided a stunning atmosphere for our dinner and impressed all of our guests. Given we settled in right before sunset, the room gave off different vibes as the night continued.
If you're looking to host any kind of event, I would recommend Sardine Factory any day.
The ambience, the food and the service was wonderful!! My husband and I shared the tomahawk ribeye dinner. Although  a little pricey, it was worth it!  Will definitely be back back!
We followed the hostess to the jaw dropping conservatory where we were seated for our dinner. We were promptly greeted by staff and given the outstanding wine list. This restaurant includes the service of a sommelier to assist you with your wine selection! The complementary dinner rolls and bread sticks were delicious! Antonio, our server brought us our delicious Alaskan salmon dinner and was very attentive. The restaurant staff never let our water glasses go empty. I highly recommend this restaurant for a memorable dining experience!
Food, service, ambience - all excellent. Oysters on the half shell, clam chowder, butter fish, and carrot cake were excellent.
The perfect evening. My girlfriend had one of her best restaurant experiences. It was my 5th time there and it was her first. She was very impressed with the staff and food. I made a small request before I came and the restaurant delivered this request for me when we arrived. I was so impressed and she was surprised from it. It just made it a very romantic evening for us both. This restaurant goes above a beyond for their customers. Worth every dollar! Thank you Sardine Factory! Mahalo!
Really good seafood, wonderfully prepared. Nice, rich, ambiance. We've been coming here for years and it never disappoints.
Love listening to David Conley the pianist. He is fabulous! Every song he plays is know and recognizable. Does the best rendition of Secret Agent Man you have ever heard. Great atmosphere and of course the food is terrific.
This was not our first time at The Sardine Factory, but it was perhaps our best experience. The craft cocktails before dinner were excellent, and the wine list was impressive. The calamari, sardines, and crab cakes were a great way to start the meal. The abalone bisque was epic as always. For a main, we had a pasta, the sole, and the abalone- all of which were delicious. The ginger peach intermezzo served in an ice swan was both beautiful and delicious.  The ice cream bonbons flowing with dry ice was a creative presentation for a delicious dessert. The only thing better than the food was this service. We will definitely be back. 
Service was excellent however the Abalone was not to my liking! Additionally rib eye steak moderate not worth the price. Calamari appetizer was delcious! Great place for drinks and appetizers!
Excellent experience, very special place. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extraordinary experience. Top flight wine program. Sommelier Natalie is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Local Favorite Monterey Bay Clam Chowder, Seafood
Restaurantji Recommends
Always great!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant is really nice. The live music is really good and the taste of the dishes are fantastic! We've ordered linguine and daily specials scallops and we love both of the dishes. I highly recommend people visiting Monterey taking a bite here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Italian style & seafood cuisine, they also have plenty of soups and meats. Decorated and semi casual lounge and bar, with more formal dining room and greenhouse room. They have a private dining room available for groups. You can expect a table or a shot wait without a reservation on most weekdays except Friday. Friday and Saturday are busy, Sunday less so. Expect more tourists at lunch than dinner.
Parking: Free dedicated parking lot out back, parking garage across the street.
Kid-friendliness: They have a kid's menu and slightly smaller entrees than most American restaurants (still quite large, though). The environment is not very well suited to kids, a mostly mature and adult atmosphere, but fine for older teens and mature kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: Mediocre. The main entrance is not wheelchair accessible but has a ramp. Main bathrooms are not either, but ADA restrooms are available. Some areas and rooms are not accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Calamari Steak with Scallops and Prawns over Risotto, Cannoli, Seafood, Cioppino
This is a wonderful restaurant in Monterey. The service is top-notch. We had a birthday dinner here with some friends, and everyone loved the food. It's worth the drive and the price. The whole vibe is great. I like the drink menu they had also. The wife and I will definitely be going back! Thanks, Sardine Factory!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The World Famous Abalone Bisque, Wild California Sardines
We hosted our welcome dinner at Sardine Factory, and it was a great experience. The food was solid, and the cocktails were well-crafted—our guests enjoyed both. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything went smoothly throughout the evening.
A special thanks to Mary from the events team, who was incredibly helpful in guiding us through the different menu and drink options. She was patient and worked with us to make sure everything fit within our budget, navigated dietary restrictions, and helped with beverage selections, which made the planning process much easier.
The Conservatory Room was a beautiful and unique space that really stood out. It provided a stunning atmosphere for our dinner and impressed all of our guests. Given we settled in right before sunset, the room gave off different vibes as the night continued.
If you're looking to host any kind of event, I would recommend Sardine Factory any day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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