Restaurants
The Sardine Factory
701 Wave St., Monterey, 93940, USA
$$$$
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Seafood, American
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The Sardine Factory
701 Wave St., Monterey, 93940, USA
$$$$
·
Seafood, American
The name and exterior of this "factory” can be deceptive as it is pretty damn elegant, if even a bit stodgy on the inside. Imagine silk curtains, monogrammed seatbacks and other ornate touches, including a glassed-in greenhouse “conservatory.” If that’s not enough, white tablecloths, silver chargers and a menu listing “favorite” and “famous” dishes showcase decades of approval from tourists and elders.
The menu is well executed but far from trendy, featuring a mix of classics like crispy sand dabs alongside ‘80s-glamour revivals like lobster ravioli in cream sauce. For those more open-minded however, the throwback theatricality can also be a lot of fun—from the ample bread basket with tomato-white bean dip to an engaging staff with fine-dining panache.
Location
Monday
16:30-21:00
Tuesday
16:30-21:00
Wednesday
16:30-21:00
Thursday
16:30-21:00
Friday
16:30-22:00
Saturday
16:30-22:00
Sunday
16:30-21:00
