The Sardine Factory Menu

Located in the heart of Monterey, The Sardine Factory offers an unforgettable dining experience, showcasing the best of the region’s fresh seafood. With its beautiful location on Wave Street, the menu features a wide array of mouth-watering dishes that blend innovation with classic flavors. Whether you're craving a succulent grilled fish or a rich seafood pasta, there's something for every taste. The rich, vibrant flavors are complemented by a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for an intimate dinner or a celebratory meal with friends and family. From starters to dessert, The Sardine Factory Menu will take you on a culinary journey that highlights the ocean’s finest offerings, ensuring a memorable meal every time.

Appetizers

Escargot En Toscani
6 ea. Pernod, garlic, herbs, fried parsley, baked in toscani bread
US$16.00
Baked Cannelloni
Spinach & ricotta filled rolled pasta, tomato-basil cream sauce, parmesan cheese
US$16.00
Baked Oysters Rockefeller
3 ea. Pernod, pecan smoked bacon, hollandaise sauce
US$19.00
*Wild Pacific Prawn Cocktail
Chili-lime sauce
US$19.00
Freshly-Shucked Oysters On The Half Shell
Chili-lime cocktail sauce & zatarain's® horseradish
$
Our Center-Cut Wild Abalone Medallion
Light breading, mushrooms, asparagus, lemon-butter sauce
$
*Wild California Sardines
Sustainable, lightly smoked, onions, chopped egg, lemon & capers
US$17.00
Grilled Chesapeake Crab Cake
Tarragon crème fraîche, fennel, preserved lemon
US$35.00
Basket Of Calamari
With our own calamari puffs, cocktail & remoulade sauce
US$23.00
Crab Filled Baked Mushrooms
Lemon beurre blanc sauce
US$23.00

The Factory's Famous Cheese Bread Since 1968

Tillamook Cheddar, Romano & Parmesan Cheese On Toasted Sourdough Bread
US$11.00

Combination Appetizers

Chilled Seafood Indulgence In Our "Special Boat"
Petite maine lobster tails, wild pacific prawns, seasonal pacific oysters, clams, sardines & shrimp meat; assortment of dipping sauces (items prepared for 2 to 3)
US$85.00
Hot Appetizer Tasting Plate
Two grilled chesapeake crab cakes, fried pacific calamari, six grilled prawns, beurre blanc sauce (items prepared for 2 to 3)
US$95.00

Soups & Salads

"The World Famous" Abalone Bisque
Bacon, chives, madeira wine our own creation served at "taste of america” for president reagan's inauguration
$
Local Favorite "Monterey Bay" Clam Chowder
Fresh buttered clams
$
Fresh Burrata & Vine Ripe Tomatoes
Extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic
US$19.00
House Salad Of Tanimura & Antle Artisant Lettuce
House, blue cheese or candied garlic dressing
US$13.00
Classic "Caesar" Salad
Locally grown romaine lettuce, creamy garlic anchovy dressing
US$15.00

Seafood & Pasta

Scampi Rigatoni
Sautéed prawns, garden pesto alfredo sauce, wild mushrooms, parmesan & romano cheese
US$39.00
Lobster Ravioli
Mascarpone cheese, shallots, sherry wine, asparagus, tarragon & truffle cream salice
US$47.00
Seafood & Pasta
Fresh linguini pasta, fish, clams & prawns, tomatoes, garlic & san marzano marinara sauce
US$45.00
Spinach-Filled Potato Gnocchi
Wild mushrooms, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, aged parmesan, chardonnay cream sauce
US$29.00
Linguini Carbonara
Parmesan & romano cheese, whole egg, scallions, chives, guanciale & black pepper
US$19.00
Baked Cannelloni
Spinach & ricotta-filled rolled pasta, tomato-basil cream sauce, parmesan cheese
US$28.00

Chicken, Lamb & Veal

Cast Iron Half Chicken
Petaluma free-range chicken, fingerling potatoes, heirloom carrots, cipollini onions, mushrooms
US$33.00
Rack Of Usda Prime Colorado Lamb
Port sauce, monterey jack potatoes, fried onion straws
$
Veal Cardinale - Since 1968
Delicate flavor of loin of natural raised veal & petite maine lobster tail, combined in sauce extraordinaire, monterey jack potatoes, sa téed asparagus & buttered baby carrots
US$49.00
Surf & Turf
Prime filet mignon, 6 oz., demi sauce & maine lobster tail, 12 oz., sautéed seasonal vegetables, monterey jack potatoes, drawn butter
$
Prime Filet Mignon, 6 Oz.
Béarnaise sauce, roasted potatoes, fried onion straws
US$58.00
Prime Boneless Rib Eye Steak, 18 Oz
Truffle butter, roasted potatoes, fried onion straws
US$63.00
Medallions Of Filet Mignon, Périgourdine
Mashed potatoes, sautéed broccolini & mushrooms, truffle demi cream sauce
US$46.00

Sides

Monterey Jack Potatoes
US$10.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
US$8.00
Sautéed Salinas Valley
US$10.00
Sautéed Garlic Butter Mushrooms
US$11.00
Chive Risotto Or Vegetable Of The Day
US$8.00
Sautéed Or Crispy Onions
US$8.00

Seafood Entrées

Fresh Ahi Tuna, Sashimi Grade
#1, black & white sesame seeds, wasabi atou, asian salad
US$43.00
Four Large Diver Scallops
Wild mushroom polenta, crispy prosciutto, toasted pine nuts, sage brown butter
US$45.00
Pan Seared King Salmon
Braised asparagus, artichokes & carrots, beurre rouge
US$39.00
Grilled Wild Abalone Medallions
Light breading, mushrooms, asparagus, butter sauce
$
Parmesan Crusted Calamari Steak, Scallop & Prawns
Chive risotto, sautéed asparagus, lemon-caper sauce
US$47.00
Oven Baked Maine Lobster Tail
12 oz, fingerling potatoes, chef's choice of vegetables, drawn butter
$
Pacific Coast Sand Dabs
Sautéed swiss chard, fingerling potatoes, maitre d' butter
US$32.00

Our Factory Crafted Cocktails & Martinis

Perfect Margarita
Patron reposado tequila, patrón citronge mango, agave nectar, elixir of antillean hibiscus bitters, salted rim, served straight up in a martini glass
US$13.50
Kentucky Tea
Michter's sour mash whiskey, simple syrup, dash of angostura bitters, fresh mint
US$13.50
Moscow Mule
Neft vodka mixed with fever tree ginger beer, served on the rocks in a copper cup
US$11.50
Strawberry Scuffer
Botanist gin, cocchi americano, fresh lemon juice, dash of s & p, and a rinse of emperor norton's absinthe
US$12.00
Rye Sazerac
Knob creek rye whiskey, emperor norton absinthe, peychaud's bitters and sugar
US$13.50
The Clipper
Venus gin, bada bing cherry juice, fresh lime juice topped off with sparkling wine
US$12.50
Match Made In Heaven
Limoncello, fresh grapefruit, orange, and lemon juice sparkling wine
US$11.00
Mr. Sardine
Four roses bourbon, dolin sweet vermouth bada bing cherry juice, dash of bitters, fresh lemon peel
US$13.50
The Pink Sardine
X rated vodka infused with mango, passion fruit and blood orange with a splash of pineapple juice in a mint leaf rimmed glass
US$12.50
Pomegranate Martini
Grey goose vodka mixed with pomegranate juice, homemade sweet & sour and a touch of triple sec
US$13.00
Endless Summer
Absolut mandarin vodka, fresh lime juice nimble nectar mango-passion fruit mixer, shaken, poured over the rocks & float of chambord
US$11.00
The Baltino Mojito
Bacardi superior rum, muddled fresh mint & raspberries, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and a splash of ginger ale
US$10.00
Flora's Touch
El jefe blanco tequila, x-rated vodka, agave nectar, fresh lime juice and a splash of soda water
US$13.50
Classic Boulevardier
Bulleit rye whiskey, campari liqueur, dolin sweet vermouth, fresh orange peel
US$13.50
Blackberry St. Germaine
Hendrick's gin, st. Germaine elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, float of crème de cassis, plump blackberry
US$12.00
Rosemary Goose Gimlet
Our original recipe! Grey goose vodka mixed with rosemary infused simple syrup fresh lime juice, splash of soda water
US$12.00

Sparkling Wines, Wines By The Glass & Bottle

Sparkling Wine, Gloria Ferrer, Blanc De Noirs
Sonoma county nv
$
Champagne, G. H. Mumm, Grand Cordon
Reims, france nv
$
Chardonnay, Charles Smith Wines, Eve
Mattawa, washington 2016
$
Chardonnay, Morgan Winery, Highland
Santa lucia highlands 2016
$
Chardonnay, Newton Vineyards, Skyside
Sonoma county 2016
$
Chardonnay, Nickel & Nickel, Stiling Vineyard
Russian river valley 2015
$
Chablis, Joseph Drouhin, Vaudon
Burgundy, france 2016
$
Pinot Grigio, Riff, Alois Lageder
Macrè, italy 2017
$
Sauvignon Blanc, Joel Gott Wines
California 2017
$
Albariño, Bokisch Vineyards Terra Alta
Clements hills lodi, california 2016
$
Riesling, Selbach - Spätlese
Mosel-saar-ruwer, germany 2015
$
Rosé, Laroche La Chevalier
Pays d'oc, france 2017
$
House Red, Cline Cellars Farmhouse
Red wine blend, california 2017
$
Cabernet Sauvignon, Michael David, Earthquake
Lodi, california 2015
$
Merlot, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Indian Wells
Columbia valley, washington 2012
$
Zinfandel, Oak Ridge Winery, Ozv
Old vine zinfandel, lodi, california 2016
$
Pinot Noir, Luli
Santa lucia highlands 2017
$
Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre, La P'tit Paysan
Central coast, california 2016
$
Malbec, Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva
Mendoza, argentina 2016
$
Tempranillo, Marqués De Murrieta Finca Ygay
Rioja, spain 2014
$

Beers - Draft

Stella Artois
US$8.75
Firestone 805
US$7.75
Ballast Point Sculpin Ipa
US$9.00
Modelo Esp
US$8.50

Beers - Domestic

Fat Tire
US$6.75
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
US$7.00
Anchor Steam
US$6.75
Bud
US$5.25
Bud Light
US$5.25
Coors Light
US$5.25

Beers - Imports & Specialty:

Guinness
US$6.50
Corona
US$6.75
Heineken
US$7.00
Blue Moon
US$6.75
St. Pauli Girl
(Na)
US$5.25
Lagunitas Ipa
US$7.25

Others

The "Factory" Burger & Fries
Broiled 8 oz. Blend of chopped short rib & beef sirloin; cheddar cheese, tomato, arugula, dill pickle chips & ambrosia sauce on toasted brioche bun with crispy fries
US$19.00
1/4 Lb. "Impossible" Burger - Vegan Option
US$19.00
Sardine Factory's "Sorbet On Ice Swan"
Can be served as an intermezzo before your entrée or as a dessert
US$12.00
The Factory's Famous Cheese Bread Since 1968
Tillamook cheddar, romano & parmesan cheese on toasted sourdough bread
US$9.50
1/4 Lb. "Impossible" Burger
US$18.00
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