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Sardine Factory Begins Serving Lunch for the First Time in Over 30 Years
New Outdoor Pavilion Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner
For the first time in over 30 years the Sardine Factory restaurant will be serving lunch daily from 11:30am-2:30pm in the new Sardine Factory Pavilion, located in the parking lot adjacent to the restaurant.
The two large 20x40 elegant outdoor pavilion tents are carpeted with chandelier lighting and seat approximately 138. Local musician David Conley will be playing music on the weekends.
The new and exciting lunch menu includes "The Butcher Shop in Carmel favorite" The Factory Long Dog-- a foot long hot dog wrapped in Baker's applewood smoked bacon, covered with melted cheddar cheese and sautéed onions on a toasted roll. It is served with a petite side salad or crispy fries. Other items on the new lunch menu include a Lobster Roll--Maine Lobster, Old Bay Seasoning, celery, and mayonnaise on a large roll and served with crispy fries.
The outdoor restaurant is also open for dinner from 4:30-9:30pm. The regular award winning dinner menu is available along with a two-course early seating dinner menu served 4:30-6:00pm, prices ranging from $23-30 (must order before 6:00pm).
Both the lunch and dinner menus are also available for call ahead takeout service along with a special three-course to-go menu for $39. Orders may be placed between 10am-9pm for pickup between 4:30-9:30pm.
All menus are on the Sardine Factory's website: www.sardinefactory.com
The Sardine Factory was the first restaurant in Monterey approved for the "Safe Travels" stamp given by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the world's first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp initiative. WTTC Safe Travels protocols include following strict safety guidelines and establishing staff preparedness training, demonstrating protocols are in place for enhanced cleanliness and hygiene best practices, implementing requirements outlined by health authorities, and integrating innovation. For more information about the Sardine Factory visit www.sardinefactory.com or call 831-373-3775.
About The Sardine Factory
Established in 1968, The Sardine Factory is known for its impeccable service, wonderful décor, extraordinary wine collection, fresh locally grown produce, delicious sustainable seafood, and USDA prime beef. Over the years The Sardine Factory has hosted celebrities, movie stars, sports legends, and public figures from all over the world. The restaurant was also one of the locations for the first film directed by Clint Eastwood, Play Misty for Me. The Sardine Factory has received virtually every culinary, wine list and service award possible in the industry, including the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award, Restaurant Hospitality's Best Wine List in America, voted the Best Restaurant in Monterey by readers of the Monterey County Weekly, Monterey County Herald, and Carmel Pine Cone newspapers, named Top Ten Most Romantic Restaurants on the Central Coast by Open Table, in addition to many other honors and awards. For more information, please visit sardinefactory.com.