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Captains Room - Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA
Award-winning

Sardine Factory

4.8
4.8
4938 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, The Sardine Factory’s cachet has made dining in our historic Cannery Row setting a tradition for world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons. Our award-winning chefs prepare delectable creations of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Aged Beef; winner of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award. The Lounge’s live entertainment, Happy Hour and affordable menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms. Celebrating over 50 years under the same ownership and management! Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald readers.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Daily 8:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-3775
  • Website
    http://www.sardinefactory.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Benjamin Brandt
  • Private party facilities
    Whether a family gathering or a corporate event, our professional and warmly attentivestaff assists in coordinating each detail. The Sardine Factory offers three unique and elegant dining rooms which provide a choice of ambiance for groups from 12 to 220 and luncheon groups from 25 and up. Call us to get your event started! (831) 373-3775
  • Location
    701 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Monterey
  • Cross Street
    Prescott
  • Parking details
    Enter off of Wave Street ascending the driveway. Self park Sunday through Thursday with self park or valet service available Fridays and Saturdays. ADA Wheelchair entrance from parking lot.
  • Public transit
    MST stop less than 2 blocks away on the corner of Wave St. & David.
  • Entertainment
    David Conley at the Piano Tuesday through Saturday. David has been a professional musician since the age of 17. He has played in numerous bands, opening for various acts such as Steppenwolf, Black Oak Arkansas, Rick Derringer, Crash Test Dummies and more. Versatile and accommodating David takes and plays requests from Led Zeppelin to Elvis Presley to the Everly Brothers.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,938 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Romantic

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambience

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sardine Factory is a beloved Monterey dining spot known for its "fabulous" food and "wonderful" service. Guests rave about the "beautiful ambience," especially in the Conservatory room. The restaurant features live music and an extensive wine list. Standout dishes include the abalone bisque and prime rib. Perfect for special occasions!

4,938 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Try the raspberry sauce Ask for the conservation room Mark was a lovely waiter. Very attentive, very interested in our experience. Actually one of the best waiters I’ve experienced in the country

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  2. Steve

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. Elegant room, great food and a very welcoming staff.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Steve, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, and we truly value your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit!

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  3. Nancy

    Yorkshire

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the prix fixe early bird special dinner. It was excellent.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Nancy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience at The Sardine Factory. Your kind words mean the world to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit!

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  4. yuri

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time visiting The Sardine Factory. We’ve heard many good things about this restaurant and we can now concur this establishment is one of the best restaurants in the area. From the moment we entered the doors we were great by Adam. A very warm and inviting host. We were led through an eclectic dining area back to the “conservatory”. A refreshingly nostalgic decorated dining area and were promptly greeted by our service. From the moment we were seated to when we left our water glasses were never empty, bread basket was kept full and the meals themselves were delicious. The dishes were imaginative, complex, flavorful and well presented. Our evening ended with some tasty desserts, a cappuccino and a latte. We couldn’t have been any happier with the whole experince.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Yuri, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall, and we truly value your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit!

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  5. John

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience when dining at this establishment.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 3 days ago
    Dear John, We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and thank you for your review. Your patronage is appreciated and we look forward to serving you again very soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing visit. Everyone there was attentive and kind. Our waiter had very good recommendations we went for and was not disappointed. The prime rib is the best I’ve ever had.

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  7. Steph

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mash potato was so salty for both of my friend's meal and the tomahawk steak was so rare when we asked for medium rare.

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  8. Paul

    Denver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a Great Experience! The restaurant has a fabulous character and decor. The food was Outstanding, the Service was Wonderful plus they have entertainment in the Piano Bar. This is a Don't Miss Restaurant for Dinner!
    Sardine FactoryResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Paul, Thank you for your recent visit and for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your food and entertainment in the piano bar. We appreciate your patronage and hope you will visit us again very soon.

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  9. George

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It continues to be one of the very best restaurants at least in California. A big treat of delicious food, great staff, good wine selection and parking. The chef owner still checks in with the diners. The waiters were knowledgeable about the food and the service was excellent. It was such a fine experience, that we have invited our son and his family to join us for dinner there tomorrow night.
    Sardine FactoryResponded 3 days ago
    Dear George, We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and thank you for your review. Your patronage is appreciated and we look forward to serving you again very soon!

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  10. Jacob

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent our wedding dinner here and it was our first time here. Great experience and great food!
    Sardine FactoryResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Jacob, Thank you for choosing The Sardine Factory to celebrate your wedding night. We can’t think of a more romantic place to have that experience. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your delicious food, great service and memorable atmosphere. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to serving you again!

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FAQs

Sardine Factory is rated 4.8 stars by 4938 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Sardine Factory

701 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Prescott
  • Neighbourhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Daily 8:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Enter off of Wave Street ascending the driveway. Self park Sunday through Thursday with self park or valet service available Fridays and Saturdays. ADA Wheelchair entrance from parking lot.
  • Public transit
    MST stop less than 2 blocks away on the corner of Wave St. & David.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Benjamin Brandt
  • Entertainment
    David Conley at the Piano Tuesday through Saturday. David has been a professional musician since the age of 17. He has played in numerous bands, opening for various acts such as Steppenwolf, Black Oak Arkansas, Rick Derringer, Crash Test Dummies and more. Versatile and accommodating David takes and plays requests from Led Zeppelin to Elvis Presley to the Everly Brothers.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.sardinefactory.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-3775
  • Private party facilities
    Whether a family gathering or a corporate event, our professional and warmly attentivestaff assists in coordinating each detail. The Sardine Factory offers three unique and elegant dining rooms which provide a choice of ambiance for groups from 12 to 220 and luncheon groups from 25 and up. Call us to get your event started! (831) 373-3775

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