The Sardine Can Menu (Update 2025)

Located in Vallejo, CA, The Sardine Can is a hidden gem offering a diverse menu of breakfast, brunch, American, and seafood options. With a waterfront view and a casual, welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The menu features delicious dishes such as clam chowder, jambalaya, fish and chips, burgers, and garlic fries. Customers rave about the fresh and tasty fish and chips, making it a standout item. Enjoy a variety of options, including vegetarian choices, at this family-friendly spot with ample seating both indoors and outdoors. With friendly service and reasonable prices, The Sardine Can is the perfect place for a relaxing meal by the water. Keep an eye out for their happy hour specials and don't miss the chance to try one of their signature cocktails at the full bar.

Breakfast

Crab, Avocado & Swiss Omelet

Three eggs, rock crab, avocado & swiss cheese.

$29.00

Ham & Cheese Omelet

Three eggs, ham & cheddar cheese.

$18.00

Bacon, Spinach & Swiss Omelet

Three eggs, bacon, spinach & swiss cheese.

$18.00

Mushroom, Spinach & Swiss Omelet

Three eggs, mushrooms, spinach & swiss cheese.

$18.00

Cajun Omelet

Three eggs, spicy cajun sausage, jalapenos & cheddar cheese.

$18.00

Denver Omelet

Three eggs, ham, bell peppers, onion & cheddar cheese.

$18.00

Joe's Scramble

Three eggs scrambled with ground beef, spinach, mushrooms & onions.

$19.00

Piggy Scramble

Three eggs scrambled with sausage, bacon, ham & cheddar cheese.

$19.00

Two Eggs

With choice of hash browns or home fries, fruit & choice of toast. Add extra egg for an additional charge.

$15.00

Two Eggs With Choice Of Meat

Choice of bacon, ham or sausage with choice hash browns, home fries or fruit with choice of toast. Add extra egg for an additional charge.

$17.00

NY Steak & Eggs

oz NY steak, eggs with choice of hash browns, home fries or fruit and choice of toast. Add extra egg for an additional charge.

$30.00

Bay Point Sandwich

Two eggs, sausage, bacon, cheddar & hashbrowns on sourdough bread.

$17.00

Breakfast Croissant Sandwich

Two eggs scrambled, bacon and cheddar on a croissant with choice of hash browns, home fries or fruit.

$17.00

Avocado Toast With Eggs

Whole wheat toast with avocado and two scrambled eggs.

$15.00

Biscuits & Gravy

Biscuits topped with homemade gravy, two eggs and choice of hash browns, home fries or fruit.

$17.00

Veggie Skillet Breakfast

Mushrooms, spinach, onions, tomatoes, cheddar, home fries topped with two eggs, choice of toast.

$17.00

Meat Skillet Breakfast

Bacon, sausage, ham, cheddar over home fries topped with two eggs, choice of toast.

$17.00

Country Skillet Breakfast

Biscuits, home fries, two eggs topped with country gravy.

$17.00

Buttermilk Pancakes

Three large pancakes.

$13.00

Buttermilk Pancakes Combo

Two large pancakes, two eggs and choice of bacon, sausage or ham.

$17.00

Sourdough French Toast

pieces French toast.

$13.00

Sourdough French Toast Combo

pieces French toast, two eggs and choice of bacon, ham or sausage.

$17.00

Blueberry Pancakes

Three large blueberry pancakes

$14.00

Blueberry Pancake Combo

Two large blueberry pancakes, eggs any style and choice of Bacon, ham or sausage

$18.00

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Delicious fluffy pancakes, studded with irresistible chocolate chips.

$14.00

Hot Oatmeal

Hot oatmeal with cinnamon & raisins.

$11.00

Two Eggs & Toast

Over Easy, Over Medium, Over Hard, Scramble, Sunnyside Up, or Poached. Comes with toast options: English Muffin, Sourdough, Rye, or Whole Wheat.

$11.00

Side Of Biscuit Gravy

One biscuit topped with homemade gravy.

$12.00

Side Of Bacon

Crispy, savory strips of cured pork.

$7.00

Side Of Ham

A slice of thick, griddled ham.

$7.00

Side Of Sausage

Savory side of seasoned meat blend, perfectly grilled.

$7.00

Side Hash Browns

Shredded potatoes cooked on the griddle.

$7.00

Side Home Fries

Crispy Homestyle Fries, Perfectly Seasoned and Golden Brown

$7.00

Side Of Toast

Choice of sourdough, whole wheat, rye or English muffin.

$5.00

Side Of Gravy

Thick, savory stock typically made from meat juice or sausage drippings.

$7.00

Cup Of Fruit

Fresh, seasonal fruit medley

$8.00

Bowl Of Fruit

A mix of seasonal fruits, typically including berries, melons, and grapes.

$11.00

Side Eggs

Two perfectly cooked eggs.

$8.00

Coffee

Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.

$6.00

Hot Tea

Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.

$6.00

Hot Chocolate

Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.

$6.00

Milk

Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.

$6.00

Juices

Orange, apple, cranberry, grapefruit, tomato or pineapple.

$7.00

Fountain Drinks

Coke, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, root beer, Sprite, lemonade, raspberry tea or fresh brewed iced tea.

$4.50

Oz Dressing

oz dressing to go. Choices include Blue Cheese, Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, Sesame Ginger, Oil & Vinegar.

$11.00

Kobe Burger With Choice Of Toppings With Choice Of Side

/ lb American kobe beef with choice of toppings: bacon, avocado, mushrooms, jalapenos, cheddar or swiss. Served with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Add blue cheese or egg for an additional charge.

$20.00

Chicken Burger With Choice Of Toppings With Choice Of Side

oz charbroiled chicken breast with choice of toppings: bacon, avocado, mushrooms, jalapeno, cheddar or swiss. Served with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Add blue cheese or egg for an additional charge.

$21.00

Beyond Burger With Choice Of Toppings With Choice Of Side

oz plant based patty with choice of toppings: bacon, avocado, mushrooms, jalapenos, cheddar or swiss. (V) served with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Add blue cheese or egg for an additional charge.

$27.00

Fish Burger With Choice Of Side

pieces oz beer battered cod, mayonnaise, lettuce tomato, onion pickles, tartar on side.

$19.00

Open Faced Chili Burger With Choice Of Side

With cheddar cheese and onions only.

$20.00

French Dip Sandwich With Choice Of Side

Sliced roast beef, caramelized onions with au jus.

$21.00

Steak Burger With Choice Of Side

oz NY steak.

$30.00

Grilled Crab, Avocado & Swiss Sandwich With Choice Of Side

Rock crab & imitation crab salad, avocado & swiss cheese on sourdough bread.

$23.00

Grilled Tuna Salad & Cheddar Sandwich With Choice Of Side

On rye bread.

$18.00

Grilled Mushroom & Swiss Sandwich With Choice Of Side

On rye bread.

$18.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Choice Of Side

Bacon, swiss cheese, apple butter, dijon mustard on sourdough bread.

$21.00

Sailboat Sandwich With Choice Of Side

Turkey, swiss cheese, roasted red peppers, dijon mustard on sourdough bread.

$18.00

Grilled Ham & Swiss Sandwich With Choice Of Side

On rye.

$18.00

Garlic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Swiss, cheddar on grilled garlic sourdough.

$16.00

Patty Melt

Grilled onions & swiss on rye bread. Add jalapenos for an additional charge.

$18.00

Cajun Melt

/ lb burger grilled with jalapeno and swiss on rye.

$18.00

Philly Cheesesteak

Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions & swiss.

$19.00

Triple Grilled Cheese

Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Fruit, or Garlic Fries.

$16.00

Beer Battered Fish

pieces of fresh cod.

$21.00

Beer-Battered Prawns

large prawns.

$21.00

Fish & Prawn Combo

pieces cod and large prawns.

$21.00

Calamari Sandwich

Beer battered calamari.

$21.00

Calamari

calamari strips, rings and tentacle.

$21.00

Clam Strips

Clam strips served with your choice of Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, or Fruit.

$18.00

Chicken Strips

Potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw, french fries, or fruit.

$19.00

Seafood Saute

Rice pilaf sauteed with prawns, crab, bay shrimp & cod in white wine & garlic herb butter, served with veggies and garlic toast.

$24.00

Crispy Skin Salmon

Wild Alaskan salmon with israeli couscous, dill gremolata.

$30.00

Creole Special

Prawns, scallops, cajun sausage & bay shrimp sauteed in a creole sauce served with rice & garlic toast.

$24.00

Jambalaya

Prawns, chicken, scallops, bay shrimp, cajun sausage & rice sauteed in a creole sauce served with garlic toast.

$24.00

Cioppino

Prawns, crab, bay shrimp, clams, scallops & cod cooked in a tomato base soup with garlic toast.

$34.00

New Orleans Style Gumbo

Crab, prawns, bay scallops, chicken & hot links with rice & garlic toast.

$34.00

Club Sandwich With Choice Of Side

Turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on toasted whole wheat.

$19.00

Turkey Avocado Swiss Croissant Sandwich With Choice Of Side

Turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado & mayonnaise on a croissant.

$19.00

BLT With Choice Of Side

Bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on toasted whole wheat.

$16.00

BAT With Choice Of Side

Bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on toasted whole wheat.

$17.00

Can Sandwich With Choice Of Side

Sardines, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayonnaise & dijon mustard on sourdough.

$18.00

Albacore Tuna Sandwich With Choice Of Side

Lettuce, tomato & mayo on whole wheat.

$18.00

Crab Louie

Gluten free. Dungeness crab green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, egg & Louie dressing.

$37.00

Combo Louie

Gluten free. Dungeness crab & bay shrimp, green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, egg & Louie dressing.

$37.00

Shrimp Louie

Gluten free. Bay shrimp, green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, egg & Louie dressing.

$30.00

Prawn Cobb Salad

Gluten free. large shrimp, avocado, egg, tomato, red onion, bacon, green leaf lettuce, blue cheese crumbles and dressing.

$32.00

Chef Salad

Gluten free. Turkey, ham, cheddar, swiss, tomato, cucumbers & eggs on green leaf lettuce with dressing.

$21.00

Shanghai Chicken Salad

Green leaf lettuce, chicken, tomatoes and cucumbers with shanghai sesame ginger dressing.

$21.00

Large Wedge Salad

Gluten free. Iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, blue cheese with blue cheese dressing.

$20.00

Spinach Salad

Gluten free. Fresh spinach, mushrooms, chopped egg, bacon bits and Italian dressing. Add chicken, prawns or salmon for an additional charge.

$19.00

Extra Dressing oz

Blue Cheese, Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, Sesame Ginger, or Oil & Vinegar.

$2.00

Half Sandwich & Bowl Of Soup

Choice of sandwich: BLT, BAT, grilled turkey & swiss, grilled ham & swiss, grilled tuna & cheddar, grilled mushroom & swiss or grilled cheese, turkey or ham.

$18.00

Soup & Salad

Bowl of soup, side salad & garlic toast.

$18.00

Half Sandwich & Side Salad

Half sandwich paired with a fresh side salad. Choose from various sandwich options like BLT, Grilled Turkey & Swiss, or Garlic Grilled Cheese. Salad dressing choices include Blue Cheese, Ranch, and more.

$18.00

Quart Of Soup

Homemade clam chowder, black bean (gluten-free), French onion, or chili with cheese and onions (gluten-free).

$24.00

Cup Of Soup

Choice of homemade clam chowder, black bean (GF), French onion or chili with cheese and onions (GF).

$9.00

Bowl Of Soup

Choice of homemade clam chowder, black bean (GF), French onion or chili with cheese and onions (GF).

$11.00

Side Of Rice

Rice pilaf.

$7.00

Side Of Veggies

Sauteed veggies.

$7.00

Side Of Garlic Toast

Two pieces sourdough garlic toast.

$5.00

Side Of Deli Salad

Potato salad, macaroni salad or coleslaw.

$7.00

Side Of French Fries

Crispy golden fries, expertly seasoned, served as the perfect side.

$9.00

Cup Of Fruit

Fresh, seasonal fruit medley

$7.00

Side Green Salad

Crunchy greens, choice of Blue Cheese, Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, Sesame Ginger, or Oil & Vinegar dressing.

$10.00

Coffee

Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.

$5.00

Hot Tea

Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.

$5.00

Hot Chocolate

Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.

$5.00

Milk

Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.

$6.00

Juices

Orange, apple, cranberry, grapefruit, tomato or pineapple.

$6.00

Fountain Drinks

Coke, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, root beer, Sprite, lemonade, raspberry tea or fresh brewed iced tea.

$4.50

Root Beer Float

Creamy vanilla ice cream meets fizzy root beer for a timeless treat.

$9.00

Lunch

Dinner

Baked Potato

Perfectly baked, fluffy potato with a crisp skin

$7.00

Side Of French Fries

Crispy golden fries, expertly seasoned, served as the perfect side.

$9.00

Garlic Toast

Crispy slices of golden-brown bread infused with aromatic garlic and herbs.

$5.00

Side Salad

Crisp greens. Dressing choices: Blue Cheese, Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, Sesame Ginger, or Oil & Vinegar.

$10.00

Garlic Fries

Crispy fries tossed in aromatic garlic and herbs.

$12.00

Cake

Decadent chocolate delight, lavished with rich frosting and served with a dollop of indulgence.

$10.00

Cheese Cake

Smooth and rich, our Creamy Cheesecake is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

$8.00

Pumpkin Cheese Cake

Pumpkin cheesecake typically includes a pumpkin-infused cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, often topped with pumpkin butter.

$8.00

Root Beer Float

Creamy vanilla ice cream meets fizzy root beer for a timeless treat.

$9.00

Oyster Shooter

Gluten free. Raw oyster and cocktail sauce.

$7.00

Mozzarella Sticks

mozzarella sticks with homemade ranch dressing.

$15.00

Onion Rings

Hand dipped onion rings, with homemade ranch dressing.

$15.00

Veggie Combo Platter

Zucchini, mushrooms & onion rings, with homemade ranch dressing.

$19.00

Bang Bang Prawns

Fried prawns, Korean chili sauce.

$19.00

Papa's Seafood Combo

Prawns, calamari & clam strips.

$30.00

Clams And Mussels

Served in a butter, wine and garlic sauce with garlic toast.

$27.00

Prawn Cocktail

Gluten free. large prawns served with homemade cocktail sauce.

$19.00

Crab Cocktail

oz dungeness crab.

$32.00

Loaded Fries

Cheddar, sour cream, bacon and green onions.

$15.00

Extra Ranch oz

A small cup of ranch dressing, typically includes a blend of creamy herbs and spices.

$2.00

Extra Dressing oz

Choice of oz dressing. Options include blue cheese, ranch, thousand island, Italian, sesame ginger, or oil & vinegar.

$2.00

Grilled Crab, Avocado & Swiss Sandwich With French Fries

Rock crab and imitation crab salad, avocado, and Swiss cheese on sourdough bread, served with French fries.

$23.00

Kobe Burger With Choice Of Toppings With French Fries

/ lb American kobe beef with choice of toppings bacon, avocado, mushrooms, jalapenos, cheddar or swiss. Add blue cheese or egg for an additional charge.

$20.00

Beyond Burger With Choice Of Toppings With French Fries

Vegetarian. oz plant based patty with choice of toppings bacon, avocado, mushrooms, jalapenos, cheddar or swiss. Add blue cheese or egg for an additional charge.

$27.00

New York Steak

Gluten free. oz New York, served with sauteed veggies and choice of baked potato, rice pilaf or French fries.

$36.00

Linguine & Clams

Manila clams in a white wine and garlic herb sauce with garlic toast.

$28.00

Fettuccini Alfredo

Add chicken, prawns or salmon for an additional charge.

$19.00

Crab Louie

Gluten free. Dungeness crab green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, egg & Louie dressing.

$37.00

Combo Louie

Gluten free. Dungeness crab & bay shrimp, green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, egg & Louie dressing.

$37.00

Shrimp Louie

Gluten free. Bay shrimp, green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, egg & Louie dressing.

$30.00

Prawn Cobb Salad

Gluten free. large shrimp, avocado, egg, bacon, tomato, red onion, green leaf lettuce and dressing.

$32.00

Chef Salad

Gluten free. Turkey, ham, cheddar, seizes, tomato, cucumbers & eggs on green leaf lettuce with dressing.

$21.00

Shanghai Chicken Salad

Green leaf lettuce, chicken, tomatoes and cucumbers with shanghai sesame ginger dressing.

$21.00

Large Wedge Salad

Gluten free. Iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, blue cheese with blue cheese dressing.

$18.00

Spinach Salad

Gluten free. Fresh spinach, mushrooms, chopped egg, bacon bits and Italian dressing.

$19.00

Bowl Of Soup

Choice of homemade clam chowder, black bean (gluten-free), French onion (gluten-free) or chili with cheese and onions. (Gluten-free).

$11.00

Cup Of Soup

Choice of homemade clam chowder, black bean (gluten-Free), French onion (gluten-Free) or chili with cheese and onions. (Gluten-Free).

$9.00

Quart Of Soup

Quart of soup. Options include clam chowder, gluten-free black bean, French onion, and gluten-free chili with cheese and onions.

$24.00

Clam Strips With Choice Of Side

oz fried clam strips.

$18.00

Beer Battered Fish With Choice Of Side

pieces of fresh cod.

$21.00

Scallops With Choice Of Side

large scallops.

$21.00

Prawns With Choice Of Side

large shrimp.

$21.00

Calamari With Choice Of Side

calamari strips, rings and tentacle.

$21.00

Oysters With Choice Of Side

large oysters.

$21.00

Skip's Captain Platter With Choice Of Side

large shrimp, scallops, oysters & cod with homemade tarter, cocktail sauce and lemon.

$32.00

Jambalaya

Prawns, chicken, scallops, bay shrimp, cajun sausage & rice sauteed in a creole sauce served with garlic toast.

$24.00

Seafood Saute

Rice pilaf sauteed with prawns, crab, bay shrimp & cod in white wine & garlic herb butter, served with veggies and garlic toast.

$24.00

Scampi Prawn Or Scallop

Sauteed with mushrooms in a butter, white wine and garlic sauce served with veggies, rice and garlic toast.

$24.00

Shrimp & Grits

Parmesan grits, prawns & hot links.

$27.00

Crispy Skin Salmon

Gluten free. Wild Alaskan salmon with israeli couscous, dill gremolata.

$30.00

Cioppino

Prawns, crab, bay shrimp, clams, scallops & cod cooked in a tomato base soup with garlic toast.

$34.00

New Orleans Style Gumbo

Crab prawns, bay scallops, chicken & hot links with rice & garlic toast.

$34.00