The Sardine Factory

"We had early dinner reservations on a Saturday night. We were disappointed to hear the atrium was booked for a private party. We requested atrium seating when we made our reservation. Other than that everything was great! Love the atmosphere and decor. Wine list is never ending, literally thousands of wines. We had the baked cannelloni appetizer which was delish. For dinner we had the Chilean sea bass with risotto special and the lobster linguine. The special was good but the pasta was amazing. Ended the night with espresso martinis. Over all a fun date night. Bill was around $300 for two."

"Two people for dinner Sunday evening. The food and service was good. We felt the food came too quickly, no time to enjoy our wine and it was way too noisy for any kind of good conversation. The night before we dined at a sports bar and the noise level at the sports bar and The Sardine Factory were about the same. The tables are way too close together and too many tables in the dining room. I believe it is called the search for more money. Two entrees four glasses of wine $200.00 not including tip."

"Nestled within the realm of culinary establishments that strive for excellence in Cannery Row, The Sardine Factory shows a lot of promise. However, its amazing ambiance is overshadowed by the consistency of its food. The meal began with the Abalone Bisque, which, while promising in concept, was marred by an overindulgence in salt and butter. This heavy-handedness masked the natural aromas and delicacy of the ingredients, overshadowing the potential subtleties of the dish. The restaurant's namesake, the Smoked Sardines, failed to live up to expectations. The absence of the anticipated smoky flavor rendered the dish reminiscent of ordinary canned sardines, lacking in both excitement and innovation. In contrast, the Abalone Medallions stood as a testament to what The Sardine Factory is capable of achieving. The preparation and sear was nothing short of phenomenal, capturing the essence of high-quality seafood with impeccable cooking. Regrettably, this high note was undermined by the accompanying elements: extremely salty artichoke hearts, an undercooked risotto that paradoxically lacked salt, and broccoli rabe in desperate need of charring. These missteps detracted significantly from the dish's overall harmony. The dining experience, while set against the backdrop of an excellent ambiance, could only be described as average at best when considering the culinary aspect alone. The inconsistency in the application of salt throughout the meal suggests a fundamental area for improvement within the kitchen. Mastery over this basic yet crucial seasoning is imperative to elevate the dining experience to match the restaurant's otherwise commendable environment. In conclusion, while The Sardine Factory offers a visually and atmospherically pleasing dining environment, the culinary execution falls short of expectations. A more judicious use of salt and a focus on enhancing the natural flavors of high-quality ingredients are necessary steps to align the culinary experience with the excellent ambiance that this establishment so clearly possesses."

"Wonderful restaurant for a nice evening out. You wouldn’t suspect it from the outside appearance but this place is truly special. They have a wonderful selection of different themed dinning rooms and it’s so intriguing walking through them to get to your table. We had wonderful service that was very attentive the whole evening. We opted in for their Sunday 4 course meal for $59 a person (drinks are separate), all in all we spent $80 a person with drinks. For the price you get a fantastic meal. Wonderful venue for a nice night out with your significant other, family or friends."

"We had an overall excellent experience. Service was great, food was delicious and atmosphere welcoming. It's quite a big place with at least three main rooms.We went on a Saturday and they had live piano music. Wait staff was very attentive, and we loved that since we were sharing our food, they would split it in the kitchen and bring two dishes out. Note thatthis place has parking."