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Cafe Sole - Key West, Key West, FL

Cafe Sole - Key West

4.7
4.7
3592 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Café Solé has captured the hearts and palates of locals and visitors lucky enough to discover this culinary gem off the beaten path. By combining his French mastery of sauces with fresh locally caught seafood, John has created a menu unlike any on the island, where every dish is bursting with indescribable flavors. Mutton snapper in pesto and champagne, yellowtail in a beurre blanc of lobster or a rare hog snapper with red pepper zabaglione top a list of nightly specials. As for the classics, the Duck a L'Orange, Rack of Lamb with herb de Province and Lobster Bouillaise are as authentic as you will find this side of Paris. Chef Correa combines the best of both of his worlds, European and Caribbean to win the People's Choice and Best Entree awards at a recent Master Chefs Classic

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Seafood, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 294-0230
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    John Correa
  • Neighborhood
    Key West
  • Cross street
    Frances St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Value

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Neighborhood gem

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Great for fine wines

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Most Booked

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Value

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Great for fine wines

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Sole in Key West offers a "hidden gem" dining experience with "amazing food" and a "cozy atmosphere." The standout dish, hogfish, is often described as "incredible" and "delicious." Guests praise the attentive service and "extensive wine list." Despite some mixed reviews on pricing and wait times, it remains a top recommendation for both locals and visitors.

3,592 Reviews
  1. ellen

    Fayetteville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow!! Best ever hogfish and seafood pasta and bread and stuffed dates. We will definitely be back!

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  2. Robert

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    72 reviews

    3.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We expected more from Cafe Sole after hearing great things about it beforehand. We were seated immediately even though we were early for our reservation and had a nice table outside. For our first course I had mushroom soup and my wife had beet/goat cheese salad. The soup was quite good but the beet salad didn’t have any color variation and it seemed the beet soaked into the goat cheese so it was red/pink. Seems it may have been sitting a while and not made fresh seeing this. It wasn’t that bad but was color off putting. I had the hogfish snapper and my wife had the yellowtail snapper. I enjoyed the fish with the red pepper hollandaise sauce but the sides are really an afterthought and are not well prepared and little flavor. My wife didn’t enjoy the other snapper as the fish was more warm than hot when received and had the same impression of the sides. The key lime pie for dessert was very good but overall we’d give our meal a solid mediocre at best.

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  3. Nick

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, service, and vibe. Had Hogfish, scampi, stone crab, and gazpacho.

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  4. Richard

    VIP

    Tampa

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Sole' is our preferred restaurant for fine dining on special occasions. Perhaps the best choice in Key West for a leisurely meal with outstanding service. An exhaustive wine list. Many choices for fish preparations for local and fresh fish.

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  5. Chris

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we’ve had in the foodie paradise of Key West! 1000% recommended

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  6. Colin

    Atlanta

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and attentive service - we sat outside along the street which was ok but it wouldn’t be our preference

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  7. Susan

    VIP

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was absolutely divine and the service was outstanding. It's expensive, yes, but worth it, particularly for a special occasion.

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  8. April

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service started a bit slow b it we went during a dinner rush bigger than I have ever seen (this place was popular). Our waiter was extremely nice and accommodating. He did great despite being slammed. Do not come here if you are in a hurry. It was a very nice well paced dining experience. ♥️

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  9. Steve

    VIP

    Columbus

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the ribeye special and it was way too salty. They wanted to make another but my partner would have been done eating so I told them to skip it.

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  10. Frank

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've come here at least yearly since the 80's. Back then there were only wooden picnic benches in the side yard but the food was so good we kept coming. I dream of this place. Conch Carpaccio is amazing and one-of-a-kind. Hogfish Snapper Sole is equally amazing. Quintessential Key West.

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FAQs

Cafe Sole - Key West offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 294-0230.

Cafe Sole - Key West is rated 4.7 stars by 3592 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Sole - Key West

1029 Southard St., Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Frances St.
  • Neighborhood
    Key West
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Seafood, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Correa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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