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

SEAFOOD INDULGENCE SERVED IN OUR “SPECIAL BOAT”
half Maine lobster, wild Pacific Prawns, Hama-Hama Oysters, Manila clams & Mediterranean Black Mussels served with an assortment of dipping sauces
Can be served for parties of two or more
$34.95

~MINI TRIO PLATES~
THE CANNERY ROW
with fried artichoke rings, Dungeness crab & prawn cocktail, calamari puffs
$9.95
THE STEINBECK
with triangle crab ravioli, escargot en Toscani, seared scallop
$8.95
THE RED PONY
with baked oyster in Pernod, smoked salmon & rojito pepper roll,
baked crab-filled mushroom
$7.95
~LARGER PLATES~
MARINATED LIGHTLY SMOKED SARDINES
with chopped egg, parsley, capers, lemon & herbed croutons
$9.95
OUR ABALONE MEDALLION
with lemon butter sauce & two grilled wild Pacific Prawns
$29.95
CALAMARI WITH OUR OWN CALAMARI PUFFS
deep-fried with spicy seasoning, cocktail & remoulade sauce
$13.95
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE
with cole slaw, capers & dill on yellow and red bell pepper coulis
$14.95
FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
served with chili-lime cocktail sauce & Zatarain’s horseradish
$2.50 each, 6 for $12.95

HOT APPETIZER TASTING PLATE
two grilled Dungeness Crab cakes, Pacific Calamari
and three sautéed wild Pacific Prawns on polenta crisp, can be served for parties of 4 or more
$42.95


Soups & Salads
“THE WORLD FAMOUS” ABALONE BISQUE
our own creation served at the “Taste of America” for President Reagan’s
inaugural dinner
Cup $9.50 Bowl $10.95
LOCAL FAVORITE “MONTEREY BAY CLAM CHOWDER”
with fresh buttered clams
Bowl $10.95
AÇAÍ SALAD - YOUR HEALTHY CHOICE
Garden Hearts® of Romaine with poached pear, orange segments, walnuts &
Açaí black berry vinaigrette
$10.95
OUR CLASSIC “CAESAR” SALAD
Garden Hearts® of Romaine with garlic anchovy dressing
$10.95
HOUSE SALAD OF EARTHBOUND FARMS FIELD GREENS
choice of house dressing or candied garlic dressing
$9.95 add $4.25 with Maytag Blue cheese
SALINAS VALLEY SALAD
Boggiatto Farms® baby iceberg lettuce with green onions, grilled artichoke hearts, vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes & Maytag Blue cheese dressing
$9.95
CAESAR OR HOUSE SALAD WITH OREGON SWEET BAY SHRIMP
ADD $4.95



House Specialties
PACIFIC COAST SANDDABS
with chive risotto & sautéed seasonal vegetables, lemon butter sauce
$21.95
BROILED AGED 12 OZ. CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF RIB EYE STEAK
with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, truffle butter & fried onions
$25.95
SEAFOOD & PASTA
sautéed white fish, Mediterranean Black Mussels, Manila Clams & wild Padific Prawns on Barilla pasta with tomatoes, garlic & San Marzano marinara sauce
$24.95
MUSCOVY DUCK & PAPPARDELLE PASTA
pulled duck & thyme and scallion pasta with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes & scallions tossed in savory Madeira wine sauce
$24.95
PARMESAN CRUSTED CALAMARI STEAK, DIVER SCALLOPS
& WILD PACIFIC PRAWNS
black truffle risotto & lemon caper sauce
$26.95
CHICKEN BALTINO
grilled breast of chicken & creamy duxelle risotto with
mushroom ragoût & Madeira wine sauce
$21.95

ALL OF THE ABOVE ENTREES 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
CHOCOLATE MARQUIS $7.95
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
with raspberry & chocolate sauce, whip cream & nuts
$7.95
SARDINE FACTORY'S "SORBET ON ICE SWAN"
can be served as an intermezzo before your entrée or as a dessert
$6.95


Entrees

The Seafood that we serve is on the approved "Sustainable Seafood" Guide.
SURF & TURF
The Sardine Factory’s own “Oscar Style” combination of Dungeness Crab Cake & Grilled USDA Prime 8 oz. Filet Mignon with béarnaise blanc sauce & chef’s choice of vegetables and potatoes $38.95
BROILED SALMON FILLET & CRAB MEAT
sustainable organic Loch Duart Salmon on chive risotto & tarragon beurre blanc sauce
$27.95
SCAMPI SAMBUCA
on angel hair pasta with shallots, tomatoes, mushrooms, Sambuca liqueur, chives & tarragon in garlic white wine sauce
$26.95
NO. 1 SASHIMI GRADE AHI TUNA, CORIANDER CRUSTED
seared rare with citrus aioli, wakame & soba noodle salad and
sweet soy dipping sauce
$33.95
CENTER-CUT PACIFIC SWORDFISH
with “little fries” on champagne vinaigrette sauce, sun-dried tomato & pine nuts
$32.95
GRILLED PINK ABALONE MEDALLIONS
center-cut steaks lightly breaded with fresh herbs with oyster mushrooms, & asparagus, lemon butter sauce
Market Price
MAINE LOBSTER & PASTA
Barilla rigatoni pasta, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes & scallions with lobster meat in
alfredo sauce
$29.95
BUTTER POACHED 14OZ. WHOLE COLD WATER LOBSTER TAIL
on black truffle risotto with braised baby fennel and crispy salsify
$46.95
1/2 LOBSTER TAIL & BROILED SALMON $39.95
1/2 LOBSTER TAIL & GRILLED PRAWNS $39.95
1/2 LOBSTER TAIL & PETITE FILET MIGNON $39.95
SOLE AMERICANA
grilled Pacific Petrale Sole with Maine lobster & Diver Sea Scallops on sautéed Salinas Valley spinach with truffle-chive sauce
$39.95
STEINBECK DUO
petite filet mignon & grilled wild Pacific Prawns with potato nest, wild forest mushrooms, vegetables, béarnaise sauce & port demi sauce
$39.95

VEGETARIAN’S PASTA PLATE
tri-colored cheese tortellini with shitake mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions and asparagus tossed with pesto cream sauce, topped with crispy sweet potatoes
$23.95

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 14 OZ $38.95
USDA PRIME OMAHA FILET MIGNON 12 OZ. $39.95
USDA PRIME OMAHA FILET MIGNON 8 OZ. $32.95
USDA PRIME BONE-IN RIB EYE STEAK EXTRA-CUT 20 OZ. $42.95
4-BONE NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB 8 OZ. $28.95
6-BONE NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB 12 OZ. $34.95
A Half Lobster Tail can be added to any Steak - $23.95
Side of Fresh Vegetables or Potatoes $8.95 per plate
Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Fresh French Fries
Baked Monterey Jack Scalloped Potatoes
Fresh Asparagus (when available, Add $2.50)
Onion Rings or Fried Onions
Sautéed Button Mushrooms
Chef's Fresh Vegetables of the Day
Black Truffle Risotto (Add $2.50)
Sautéed Flat Leaf Salinas Valley Spinach
AFTER DINNER ENJOY OUR DELIGHTFUL “FLAMING SARDINE” A COFFEE & LICORICE LIQUOR DRINK

Desserts
A SIMPLY ITALIAN TRIO $12.95
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
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 crème anglaise sauce & almond praline crumbles
$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

We also have after dinner cigars, ask your server