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 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.

~MINI TRIO PLATES~

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

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

 

~ APPETIZERS~

CHILLED SEAFOOD INDULGENCE IN OUR “SPECIAL BOAT”
Half Maine Lobster, wild Pacific Prawns, seasonal Pacific Oysters, Manila Clams, Mediterranean Black Mussels & assortment of dipping sauces;
(item prepared for 2 or more) 35.95 

FRESH MOZZARELLA & BEEFSTEAK TOMATO
basil, twenty-five year aged balsamic, seasoned ciabatta  12.95

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
coleslaw & remoulade sauce 15.50

FRESHLY-SHUCKED SEASONAL PACIFIC OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
chili-lime cocktail sauce & Zatarain’s horseradish, 2.95 each, or 6 for 14.95

JUMBO PRAWN COCKTAIL
chili-lime sauce  15.95

OREGON SWEET BAY SHRIMP COCKTAIL 8.95

 

~HOT APPETIZER TASTING PLATE~
two grilled Chesapeake Crab cakes, Pacific Calamari,
& three sautéed wild Pacific Prawns on polenta crisp; (item prepared for 2 or more) 39.00

 ~SOUP & SALADS~

“THE WORLD FAMOUS” ABALONE BISQUE
our own creation served at “Taste of America” for President Reagan’s Inauguration Cup 8.95 Bowl 10.95

LOCAL FAVORITE “MONTEREY BAY CLAM CHOWDER”
 fresh buttered clams  Cup 7.95   Bowl  9.95

OUR CLASSIC “CAESAR” SALAD GARDEN HEARTS® OF ROMAINE LETTUCE
creamy garlic anchovy dressing  9.95

HOUSE SALAD OF TANIMURA & ANTLE ARTISAN™ LETTUCE
choice of house dressing or candied garlic dressing 9.95 Maytag Blue cheese  Add 2.95

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 SWEETBAY SHRIMP Add 5.95

~ENTREES ~

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

STEAK & LOBSTER
oven broiled Maine Lobster tail, drawn butter & USDA Prime Center-Cut Filet Mignon port demi sauce, sautéed vegetables 49.95

TWIN OVEN BROILED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS
chive risotto, braised baby fennel, crispy sweet potato straw  49.95

We are proud to serve the best fresh fish, shellfish, meat & locally grown produce that is available. The seafood that we serve is on the approved "sustainable seafood" guide.

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

18% Gratuity Added to Parties of 8 or More.

~ HOUSE SPECIALTIES ~

CRAB AGNOLOTTI
half moon ravioli, tomato basil cream sauce, mini fried sweet potato 24.95

PACIFIC COAST SAND DABS
chive risotto, sautéed seasonal vegetables,
lemon-butter sauce 25.95

SCAMPI & CLAM CROSTINI
shallots, tomatoes, mushrooms, chives, Italian parsley, garlic white wine broth 26.95

SEAFOOD & PASTA
sautéed white fish, Mediterranean Black Mussels, Manila Clams & wild Pacific Prawns on Barilla pasta, tomatoes, garlic & San Marzano marinara sauce 29.95

CHICKEN BALTINO
grilled breast of chicken & chive risotto, mushroom ragoût, Madeira wine sauce  25.95

MUSCOVY DUCK & PAPPARDELLE PASTA
pulled duck & thyme and scallion pasta, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, scallions, Madeira wine sauce  27.95

USDA PRIME VEAL CHOP
grain-fed Provimi veal, mashed potatoes, sautéed Salinas Valley Spinach, sauce a la Périgourdine 35.95

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

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

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

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
julienne vegetables, roasted vegetable broth, goat cheese crumbles, Porcini mushroom oil 24.95

STEAK & “PRAWNZILLA”
USDA prime filet mignons & quarter pound prawn filled with Dungeness crabmeat,
blood orange hollandaise, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed Salinas valley spinach  44.95
(may substitute filet for another prawn, ask your server) 

~ STEAK SPECIALTIES ~

Our Eastern corn fed USDA prime steaks are hand picked and aged for 5-weeks to ensure tenderness.

~ CHOPS ~

“FACTORY CUT”
14 oz. USDA Bone-In Filet Mignon
wild mushroom gratin, sautéed Salinas Valley Spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, béarnaise sauce  44.95

USDA PRIME BONE-IN RIB EYE STEAK
EXTRA-CUT 22-24 oz. 44.95

FOUR-BONE RACK OF LAMB 14 oz. 35.95

 ~ CENTER-CUT STEAKS ~

USDA PRIME NEW YORK STRIP STEAK 16 oz. 37.95

USDA PRIME FILET MIGNON 8 oz. 37.95

USDA PRIME RIB EYE STEAK 16 oz. 33.95

 ~ 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

MAINE LOBSTER TAIL CAN BE ADDED WITH 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 Straw 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 4
HOUSE SALAD 4

~ENTREES~

MOZZARELLA CHEESE PIZZA 8

CLASSIC MACARONI & CHEESE
Pasta, creamy cheese sauce 7

TOSSED PASTA
Olive oil, butter, marinara sauce or plain 6.5

SAUTÉED SAND DABS
Mashed potatoes, vegetables 11

THREE MINI HAMBURGERS
French fries 8

SAUTÉED CHICKEN BREAST
Mashed potatoes, vegetables 12

FRIED SHRIMP
French fries 10

PRIME PETITE FILET MIGNON
Mashed potatoes, vegetables13

KID'S ICE CREAM SUNDAE 3

KID'S CUP DRINKS 1.5

 ~DESSERTS~

ARCTIC CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES OR ICE CREAM BONBONS
Served dramatically with dry ice 12

A SIMPLY ITALIAN TRIO
Cannoli Sicilian, Tiramisu & "The Factory" Spumoni" 12

CANNOLI SICILIAN
cinnamon & chocolate chips in sweet ricotta cream cheese filling 8

FRESH FRUIT SORBETS OR GELATOS
daily selection 9

CRÈME BRÛLÉE
classic silky custard with carmalized sugar crust 9

CHOCOLATE KAHLUA CINNAMON
house made ice cream: a blend of imported cinnamon & Kahlua liqueur with rich chocolates 9

“THE FACTORY SPUMONI”
house made ice cream with candied fruits, toasted almonds & walnuts, strawberries & sweet marsala 9

CLASSIC BAKED ALASKA
meringue enveloped layers of strawberry ice cream, sponge cake & vanilla ice cream on raspberry coulis
& chocolate sauce 10

WARM “CHOCOLATE LAVA” CAKE
Tahitian vanilla bean cream & fresh raspberries 10

CHOCOLATE MARQUIS CAKE
dark chocolate sponge cake, bittersweet chocolate mouse filling, topped with rich ganache, garnished with vanilla creme anglaise 10

TIRAMISU
our unique combination of ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, rum, Drambuie & Kahlua with chocolate shavings on raspberry sauce 10

MADAME FLORA’S BANANA SPLIT PLATTER
(very large dessert, meant to be shared with friends)
Hot carmelized bananas foster & house churned gelato's, chocolate-Kahlua-cinnamon, Tahitian vanilla & spumoni, topped with pineapple, raspberry
& chocolate sauce, whipped cream & toasted nuts 15
(allow 15 minutes for preparation)

~Menu items subject to change~