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The Sardine Factory
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The Sardine Factory

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8/10

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Cannery Row institution serving outstanding seafood with an extensive wine list and meticulous service—famous for ice swan sculptures and special occasion celebrations, though the elegant interior feels somewhat formal.

4 expert reviews

“Notorious eatery with a distinguished past on Cannery Row.”

– Gayot

Zagat Zagat
4.4
"Serving “outstanding” seafood and an “extensive wine list” that make it Monterey's “go-to place for special occasions”...“professional staff” that heeds details like the famous “ice swans.” " Full review
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Bib Gourmand
"The name and exterior of this "factory” can be deceptive as it is pretty damn elegant, if even a bit stodgy on the inside" Full review
Eater Eater
"Monterey's historic Cannery Row (named for the John Steinbeck novel about the area) was once home to dozens of sardine canneries but is now one of the area's biggest destinations for..."
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