Every city has that one restaurant you can’t miss, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, the Sardine Factory has that cachet—world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons have made a tradition of dining in our historic Cannery Row setting.

Our award-winning chefs prepare each delectable creation of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Beef for you alone. The signature Abalone Bisque was served by request at President Ronald Reagan’s Inaugural dinners, and the Calamari Puffs are one of TV celeb Rachel Ray’s favorites. The Sardine Factory serves only the best Eastern corn-fed USDA Prime Beef, hand picked and aged to ensure maximum tenderness and flavor. No other steak will ever compare!

Our service is so warm and friendly you’ll feel like a regular, and after just one visit, you will be. A choice from the wine collection complements any dish--after all, we won the 2006 Best Wine List in America award from Restaurant Hospitality Magazine.

The Lounge’s live entertainment and affordable, flexible menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms.

Whether you’re planning a special occasion or a more casual night out with family and friends, the Sardine Factory is a must in Monterey. Fun never tasted this good!

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Sample Menu

We are proud to serve the best fresh fish, shellfish, meat and locally grown produce that is available. Below is a partial list of the many delectable items that appear on our daily menu.

All prices and menu items subject to change without notice.

~ APPETIZERS ~

SCHILLED SEAFOOD INDULGENCE IN OUR “SPECIAL BOAT”
Half Maine Lobster, wild Pacific Prawns, local Morro Bay Oysters, Manila Clams, Mediterranean Black Mussels & assortment of dipping sauces; can be served for parties of two or more
35.95

 

~ MINI TRIO PLATES ~

THE CANNERY ROW
with fried Castroville artichoke rings, prawn cocktail, calamari puffs
10.95

THE STEINBECK
triangle spinach crab raviolis, escargot en Toscani, seared diver scallop
8.95

 

~ LARGER PLATES ~

BURRATA ALLA PANNA & FRESH MOZZARELLA
yellow & red tomato, fresh basil, ciabatta, 25 year aged balsamic vinegar
13.95

ESCARGOT EN TOSCANI
Pernod, garlic, herbs, fried parsley, baked in Toscani bread
12.95

ROASTED GILROY GARLIC
Cambozola blue cheese, dried cherry chutney, toasted ciabatta
10.95

MARINATED LIGHTLY-SMOKED SARDINES
chopped egg, parsley, capers, lemon & herbed croutons
9.95

OUR CENTER-CUT WILD ABALONE MEDALLION
lemon butter sauce & two grilled wild Pacific Prawns
32.95

BASKET OF CALAMARI
our own Calamari puffs, cocktail & remoulade sauce
13.95

CHESAPEAKE CRAB CAKE
cole slaw & remoulade sauce
14.95

FRESHLY-SHUCKED LOCAL MORRO BAY OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
chili-lime cocktail sauce & Zatarain’s horseradish
2.95 each, 6 for 14.95

JUMBO PRAWN COCKTAIL
chili-lime sauce
15.95

HOT APPETIZER TASTING PLATE
two grilled Chesapeake Crab cakes, Pacific Calamari & three sautéed wild Pacific Prawns on polenta crisp; can be served for parties of 4 or more
43.95

~ SOUPS & SALADS ~

“THE WORLD FAMOUS” ABALONE BISQUE
our own creation served at “Taste of America” for President Reagan’s Inauguration
Cup 9.50 Bowl 10.95

LOCAL FAVORITE “MONTEREY BAY CLAM CHOWDER”
fresh buttered clams
Bowl 10.95

AÇAÍ SALAD - YOUR HEALTHY CHOICE
poached pear, orange segments, walnuts &
Açaí black berry vinaigrette
10.95

OUR CLASSIC “CAESAR” SALAD
TANIMURA & ANTLE PETITE GEM® LETTUCE
creamy garlic anchovy dressing
10.95

HOUSE SALAD OF TANIMURA & ANTLE ARTISAN® LETTUCE
choice of house dressing or candied garlic dressing
9.95
Maytag Blue cheese Add 4.25

SALINAS VALLEY SALAD
Boggiatto Farms baby iceberg® lettuce, green onions, Applewood bacon, artichoke hearts, beefsteak tomato, Maytag Blue cheese dressing
9.95

CAESAR OR HOUSE SALAD WITH OREGON SWEET BAY SHRIMP
Add 4.95

 

~Menu items subject to change~

 

 

~ HOUSE SPECIALTIES ~

SEAFOOD & PASTA
sautéed white fish, Mediterranean Black Mussels, Manila Clams & wild Pacific Prawns on Barilla pasta, tomatoes, garlic & San Marzano marinara sauce
27.95

MUSCOVY DUCK & PAPPARDELLE PASTA
pulled duck & thyme and scallion pasta, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, scallions, Madeira wine sauce
26.95

PARMESAN CRUSTED CALAMARI STEAK, DIVER SCALLOPS & WILD PACIFIC PRAWNS
chive risotto, lemon caper sauce
29.95

CHICKEN BALTINO
grilled breast of chicken & chive risotto, mushroom ragoût, Madeira wine sauce
23.95

VEGETARIAN’S PASTA PLATE
tri-colored cheese tortellini, mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, asparagus, pesto sauce, crispy sweet potatoes
24.95

All of the above entrées are served with the Chef’s choice of vegetables and special accompaniments.

 

-- WITH THE HOUSE SPECIALTIES ONLY --
CHOICE OF ABALONE BISQUE OR CLAM CHOWDER 8.95
HOUSE SALAD 8.95
BAY SHRIMP COCKTAIL 10.95

THE FACTORY BURGER
½ lb. of USDA Prime Hamburger on toasted French roll, onions, lettuce, beefsteak tomato, our special dressing & basket of housemade fries
13.95
cheddar cheese or sautéed mushrooms or onions
Add 1.50

SARDINE FACTORY'S "SORBET ON ICE SWAN"
can be served as an intermezzo before your entrée or as a dessert
6.95

 

~ ENTREES ~

We are proud to serve the best fresh fish, shellfish, meat and locally grown produce that is available.
The Seafood that we serve is on the approved "Sustainable Seafood" Guide.

STEAK & LOBSTER
Half Nova Scotia Prime Lobster, drawn butter & USDA Prime 8oz. Filet Mignon
port demi sauce, chive potatoes, lobster sauce, mushroom ragoût
39.95

SEARED WILD SALMON
butter poached Dungeness crab, artichoke ring, asparagus, hollandaise sauce
29.95

VEAL CARDINAL
Provimi natural grain-fed veal medallions, lobster tail meat, oyster mushrooms, light veal reduction
39.95

SCAMPI SAMBUCA
angel hair pasta, shallots, tomatoes, mushrooms, Sambuca liqueur, chives, tarragon, garlic white wine sauce
26.95

SEARED DIVER HARVESTED SCALLOPS
coconut-thai curry nage, jasmine rice, basil oil
29.95

NO. 1 SASHIMI GRADE AHI TUNA, CORIANDER CRUSTED
seared rare with citrus aioli, wakame & soba noodle salad, sweet soy dipping sauce
34.95

WILD ALASKAN HALIBUT
Maine lobster, rigatoni, grape tomato relish, tomato-basil vin blanc
34.95

CENTER-CUT PACIFIC SWORDFISH
“little fries” on champagne vinaigrette, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts
33.95

GRILLED WILD ABALONE MEDALLIONS
center-cut steaks lightly breaded, fresh herbs, oyster mushrooms, asparagus, lemon-butter sauce
65.95

TWO HALF NOVA SCOTIA BAKED PRIME LOBSTER
filled with seasoned Dungeness crab meat, Oregon shrimp meat & mushrooms
accompanied by chive risotto & sautéed vegetables
46.95

MAINE LOBSTER TAIL 14 OZ
chive risotto, braised baby fennel, crispy salsify
49.95

SOLE AMERICANA
grilled Pacific Petrale Sole, Lobster, Diver Sea Scallops, sautéed Salinas Valley spinach, truffle-chive sauce
39.95

STEINBECK DUO
petite filet mignon & grilled wild Pacific Prawns, wild forest mushrooms, vegetables, béarnaise sauce, port demi sauce
40.95

 

~ STEAK SPECIALTIES ~

Our Eastern Corn Fed USDA Prime Steaks Are Hand Picked, And Then Aged For 5-Weeks To Ensure Tenderness. We Cook Them At 1600 Degrees To Sear In The Natural Flavors.

USDA PRIME NEW YORK STRIP 16oz.
38.95

USDA PRIME FILET MIGNON 8oz.
33.95

USDA PRIME BONE-IN RIB EYE STEAK EXTRA-CUT 22oz.
44.95

USDA PRIME RIB EYE STEAK 16oz.
32.95

SIX-BONE NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB 16oz.
32.95

~ STEAK TEMPERATURES ~
Black & Blue - cold red center/raw/charred exterior
Rare - cool red center
Medium Rare - warm red center
Medium - warm mostly red to pink center
Medium Well - hot pink center
Well Done - not recommended

 

Whole Cold Water Lobster Tail or 1/2 Prime Lobster can be added to any Steak - Ask your server

 

Side of Fresh Vegetables or Potatoes
7.95 per plate
Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Fresh French Fries
Monterey Jack Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
Chef's Fresh Vegetables of the Day
Sautéed Salinas Valley Spinach
Onion Rings or Fried Onions
Sautéed Button Mushrooms
Basket of Parmesan Truffled Potato Tots
Chive Risotto
Fresh Asparagus, Hollandaise (when available) 8.95

 

~ CAPT. PAUL’S “THE SARDINE KING” CHILDREN’S MENU ~

Appetizers:
MONTEREY BAY CLAM CHOWDER
6.95
HOUSE SALAD
4.95

Entrées:
USDA PRIME CENTER CUT PETITE FILET MIGNON
17.95

FRIED SHRIMP
with french fries
12.95

MOZZARELLA CHEESE PIZZA
8.95

CLASSIC MACARONI & CHEESE
pasta with creamy cheese sauce
6.95

TOSSED PASTA
with olive oil, butter, marinara sauce or plain
6.50

SAUTÉED SAND DABS
with mashed potatoes & vegetables
12.95

3 MINI HAMBURGERS
with grilled onions & french fries
7.95

SAUTÉED CHICKEN BREAST
with mashed potatoes & vegetables
11.95

 

~Menu items subject to change~

 

~ DESSERTS ~

A SIMPLY ITALIAN TRIO
CANNOLI SICILIAN
cinnamon & chocolate chips in sweet ricotta cheese cream filling
TIRAMISU
our unique combination of ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, rum, Drambuie & Kahlúa with chocolate shavings on raspberry sauce
“THE FACTORY SPUMONI”
housemade ice cream with candied fruits, toasted almonds & walnuts, strawberries & sweet marsala
12.95

CLASSIC BAKED ALASKA
Meringue enveloped layers of strawberry ice cream, sponge cake & vanilla ice cream, served on raspberry coulis & chocolate sauce
10.95

WARM "CHOCOLATE LAVA" CAKE
Tahitian vanilla bean cream & fresh raspberries
10.95

TIRAMISU
our unique combination of ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, rum, Drambuie & Kahlúa with chocolate shavings on raspberry sauce
9.50

GANACHE TORTE
rich, creamy dark chocolate ganache with a hint of raspberry and Grand Marnier liquer, served on raspberry melba sauce
10.50

DAILY SELECTION OF FRESH FRUIT SORBETS & GELATOS
8.95

ARTISAN CHOCOLATES
an assortment of five petite handcrafted after dinner truffles, flavored with fruit puree and nuts
9.95

CHOCOLATE MARQUIS CAKE
dark chocolate sponge cake with rich bittersweet chocolate mousse filling, topped with rich ganache, garnished with vanilla crème anglaise
9.95

CRÈME BRÛLÉE
classic custard with caramelized sugar crust
9.95

CHOCOLATE KAHLÚA CINNAMON GELATO
a blend of imported cinnamon & Kahlúa liquor with rich chocolate
9.95

“THE FACTORY SPUMONI”
housemade ice cream with candied fruits, toasted almonds & walnuts, strawberries & sweet marsala
9.50

MADAME FLORA'S BANANA SPLIT PLATTER
(served for one, two or more)
Hot caramelized bananas foster & house churned gelatos, chocolate-Kahlúa-cinnamon, banana heath bar crunch & spumoni, topped with pineapple, raspberry & chocolate sauce with whipped cream & toasted nuts
16.95

FRESH SUMATRA COFFEE OR DECAFFEINATED FRENCH ROAST COFFEE, TEAS OR ESPRESSO
3.95

 

~Menu items subject to change~