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The Sardine Factory
701 Wave St., Monterey 93940 Route Planner
American

Additional information

  • American
  • Air conditioning
  • Car park
  • Wheelchair access
  • Outside dining available

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Description

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.

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Where to sleepnearby

  • From US$150
    InterContinental The Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
    Very good 8.5
    145 m - 750 Cannery Row, Monterey CA 93940
  • From US$175
    Spindrift Inn
    Suberb 9.1
    158 m - 652 Cannery Row, Monterey CA 93940
  • From US$119
    Wave Street Inn
    Fabulous 8.7
    217 m - 571 Wave St, Monterey 93940

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