The Sardine Factory

3 recent ratings
$$$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Bread/Buns, Cocktails, Dessert, Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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701 Wave St
Monterey, CA 93940

Most Recent Reviews


Asymptomatic Celiac

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Wonderful food clearly marked on the menu as GF.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Wonderful spot for a special occasion, use caution with the menu. Unfortunately many of the menu items were mis-labeled as *gluten-sensitive (meaning able to be modified to be gluten-free) but I was so grateful for our waiter’s confident corrections when I asked about individual items. He was able to share exactly what was and wasn’t safe and apologized for the mis-printed menu. The ambiance is amazing here and it’s definitely worth the price for an anniversary dinner like we just enjoyed - they even covered our crème brûlée dessert!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Excellent dinner. The menu had gluten free options marked and the waiter was very helpful.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Beer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Cocktails
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Fine Dining
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

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I was thrilled that our waiter was so vigilant in making sure everything was gluten free. Even the chef came out to see how it was. They specifically made a gluten free version of my dish! Will go back soon!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Unfortunately I was served gluten on what I had ordered. Even after taking it back to the kitchen to remake the one dish, it was returned with the gluten items still on the dish. After telling the server many times while ordering and even after returning the dish it did not help the situation. He wouldn’t ask the chef to come speak with us because he said the chef was too busy. I couldn’t have been more polite, but my husband was quite upset after the dish was served with gluten again. We just left without eating anything as he was waiting to eat until I was served. If you do decide to eat here, I recommend being certain the waiter you get knows first of all what gluten is and knows exactly what is in the dish before ordering.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a gluten free menu. The waiter explained the specials and how one was gluten free and the other wasn’t, shows his knowledge. I had the Caesar Lobster and it was delicious. They even brought me gluten free bread. Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Went to the Sardine Factory for our anniversary- fine dining at its best. The Chef came out to discuss my dietary issues besides GF - no issues- amazing food and service. Food was amazing, we were treated like we were royalty. The GF chocolate cake was so rich and wonderful. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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