It's hard to understand the restaurant I ate and the reviews on here. The Caesar's salad was soggy like the bagged lettuce it was served out of was past its expiration date. The bread was like give us standard Sysco bread off the truck. The entree tasted like good airplane food in that it tasted like it had been prepared hours ago the plate was covered with aluminum foil and reheated. I can't be sure of this, but if I had to beat that's where my money's going and speaking of money all of this sub par experience was not sub priced. Charging $30 plus per dish at this quality is loco. Equally mystifying is that they are busy so somehow some people have a different palate or more drinks with their meal. read more

Cafe Sole - Soggy Caesar's - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

Recommend by our cousin and did not disappoint. Their signature dish is the hog snapped sole and it was delicious. If you haven't had this you must try it. My hubs does not like all fish and he loved it. Can't even remember the sides much they were very tasty as well. Rice, beans, carrots and potatoes, I know a lot right but just small portions so not overwhelming and complimented the fish nicely. Beer and wine only but a nice selection of both. Spartan was a nice surprise. Jason was our server and he was informative and prompt. The real treat was the 20% off for checking in on Yelp!! Thanks Yelp! It's not cheap here so the 20% was quite the savings. Definitely check this place out for finer food choices in KW. read more

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Cafe Sole is a wonderful little gem hidden away in beautiful Key West. It's not on touristy Duval Street, nor is it a tourist trap by any means. It's well worth a visit. It's a staple for us, every visit to Key West. Great food, warm atmosphere, quaint, great ambience, reasonable prices and its laid-back yet charming. It's a winner. read more

Cafe Sole - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

An ok restaurant. The staff was a bit rude and pretentious. When we checked in for our indoor 8:30 pm reservation at 8:25 pm, the host asked us to sit outside at one of their street side tables. When I confirmed with him that our reservation was for indoors, he said, "Then I guess you'll have to wait then" and walked away. Not the most pleasant start to our dinner. Our waiter was very nice and pleasant. I had the lobster bisque which in their description notes "whole lobster". It was creamy and had the subtle hint of lobster but otherwise was lacking in flavor and lobster. What I love about lobster bisque is finding those small chunks of lobster with each spoonful, but their version does not have any. The Hogfish Snapper Sole (their most popular dish) was tasty. I liked the lightly breaded crunch on the outside with the delicate flaky fish on the inside. I would say that the snapper at Blue Heaven was much better and more memorable though. About the venue, most of the tables is outdoor in a patio area right outside of the host, check in area. It was clean and romantic. Now, the bathrooms on the other hand were kind of disgusting. First, they were basically outdoors, hot and humid and were stacked with kitchen supplies which I thought was a little gross. read more

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Great Key West restaurant. Hog fish special is the best. No alcohol but beer and wine

Again at this gem of good food and service. Alan was awesome as usual. Thank you guys read more

Cafe Sole - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

Cafe Sole is a top tier food experience in Key West. Very intimate and personable service. They have a variety of wines and each dish is very unique with intricate flavors in each dish. This is the place to go with a group or on a romantic evening, I usually spend 2 hours here trying all of their seasonal dishes. Thank you, always! read more

The best meal of our honeymoon. Our server's name was Patrycja. She was attentive, she listened, and she made recommendations and she was right! 100% try the hogfish, the tune steak, and the duck. The pasta dish... too much pasta. This was amazing French-style food. Probably the best dessert of our trip, too. We did the sampler, so we were able to try the berries, key lime pie, and crème brulee. We ate inside because it was the most humid night of the trip. Small inside eatery; only 6 tables. Book ahead of time and be nice. read more

Wonderful quiet respite away from Duval St. we stumbled on Cafe Sole near our bed and breakfast. I could have eaten here every night there were so many tempting options. Sadly, we only ate there once and I wasn't very hungry so had the French onion soup and the beet salad. Both were incredible. The staff were attentive but didn't hover. Don't miss this authentic French restaurant. read more

Excellent food and service A small intimate atmosphere With a charming vibe I had the shrimp scampi With roasted garlic Excellent read more

Great yellow tail. Service was good and dining room (porch) was a bit warm. Hogfish Sole. Delicious! read more

My husband and I went for dinner. Cafe Sole has an advertised 30% off entree special. Come to find out upon receiving our bill that the original prices have been inflated to offset the 30% discount. The regular menu has Duck A'L' orange at $27. But, our paper menu had it priced at $42. Even after the 30% discount we ended up paying $29.40, which is more than the regular price. Also our Inframs salad, which we paid $15 dollars for is regularly $12! In sum, they are false advertising. The food was good. That is not my complaint. A local restaurant Like this should be ashamed of this false advertisement . My husband and I would not have gone had we known. read more

Cafe Sole - Our bill before the 30% discount. Go online and compare it to their regularly priced menu. - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

New owners, liquor bar opened. We have been stopping in to get wraps on our way home from work around 7:30 PM for many many years before the new owner took over and has wraps only at lunch. Invited me to come at lunch anytime. This restaurant is beside my house and we travel from the Space coast to Miami for work and my wife is a nurse and works 12 hour shifts. I went in and asked him about it, and he laughed at me at the bar. There was only a few patrons there pages there, mind you the place only holds about 22 people. What he missed out on is every time I pick up food there to go I see two or three of my neighbors doing the same and his liquor bar will not support his greed. There are about three places in that Plaza that draw from his new business. read more

We came here for Valentine's Day. Food was amazing and the atmosphere was very comfy and romantic. Server was nice and helpful.

One of Key West's best restaurants. Consistently delicious food and excellent service.

Reserved a table before leaving Va for Key West. Upon arrival at Cafe Sole, the hostess told me we would have to eat at the bar. After I protested, a more experienced employee seated us after a few minutes. Food was below average. I had the hogfish (house specialty) which was mushy and tasteless. Presentation and preparation is several years behind trends. Wine glasses were cheap and way too thick - reminiscent of a diner or something purchased at the dollar store. Made enjoying a bottle of good wine impossible. Cafe Sole is in need of a refresh across the board - menu, service and food. Stay away. read more

A Key West solid perennial standard with the famous Hogfish, their most popular dish. Casual historic atmosphere, very good service.

Service was excellent and the outdoor seating was very enjoyable ! I loved their Tuna!

Great neighborhood location in Key West. Excellent food and service. A real gem off the beaten path in Key West

Cafe Sole is a perfect romantic or intimate atmosphere . My fiancé and I enjoyed every minute of our two hours together . The service was great. The food was top notch! I had the Yellowtail Snapper sautéed and served with mango salsa, my foodie buddy had the Hog-Snapper both came with potatoes, rice&beans, shaved carrots , tomato basil as sides . The meal was deliciously out of this world! Perfectly cooked and flavorful beyond my taste buds ! I highly recommend to try it out! I just wish I could remember the wine I chose They only serve beer & wine but have a very nice selection. We of course chose the key lime pie it was good but not out of this world. Bon appétit! read more

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Cafe Sole is a Beautiful restaurant located on a quiet corner in a residential part of Key West. The dining room has a nice dimly lit atmosphere and is a perfect setting for a romantic date night. The staff is very welcoming, friendly and will take good care of you. The food is fine dining with a French flair. If they have it in season have the Stone Crabs. They crack it open so well that you don't have to do much of the fighting to get your crab meat. The Mushroom Soup and the Clams are also great starters. I highly recommend the Hogfish as a entree. It's a local specialty. The fish is light, flaky and has a hint of sweetness. It was perfectly cooked. The Grilled Shrimp was also delicious and also a local specialty Key West "pinks". If you get a chance have a chat with the owner John. He is quiet affable and has some great stories of the area. I will be back when I'm in Key West again. read more

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Very sad because we arrived with the host asking if we could order only two coffees and dessert and they told us yes, they sat us at an outside table, gave us the menus and never came back to serve us, after more than 15 minutes we simply left without saying anything, They would have said no and not wasted our time, no one cared about us, we just weren't good enough for them, next time I'll go with my rolex and tuxedo. read more

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Escargot was amazing! Stone crabs were 3 for $50 and not very good. The hog fish was amazing and the wine was good.. no cocktails though service was amazing!! read more

This was a great find on the island of Key West. So romantic. Great meal and ambiance. Much much different then the fast pace of Duval St.

I chose a gazpacho soup that was so strong with garlic that it was inedible. My tongue was burnt for the rest of the meal. It wasn't particularly cold. I chose a hot mushroom soup to replace it. The pepper that was ground into it was not ground enough and at first I found myself chewing it, then just picked out the pieces of unground pepper. The soup was way too spiced. I also chose the beef carpaccio which was in very small pieces, like shards, and was not fresh. It was not a bright red. The Asiago cheese didn't go well with it. Parmesan would be much better. The greens were not fresh and in too small an amount For dessert I tried the Key lime pie, which was very different that I had had before. I didn't like the almond-flavored whipped cream and the meringue replacement was crunchy with sugar. ICK! The restaurant seating was too close. There was no air conditioning on the humid evening. The waitress was adequate. read more

Honestly this is the best piece of fish I have ever eaten, and I grew up in Florida eating a lot of fish. When you come here for the first time, order the hogfish snapper. It's amazing. Also, great wine selection and appetizers (angels on horseback). Whenever we come to key west we make a reservation at this place. You should too. read more

The food here is excellent and perfect for foodies. The service is top notch. The ambiance is very Key West casual. If there were any complaints it would be the metal chairs are too hard to sit on (but you can request a pillow) and the dining is outdoor so it is a tad to warm in the summer months to be enjoyable. read more

I was looking for a place that could accommodate a party of 10 adults while we were on vacation in Key West. I couldn't have selected any better! All of the food (from appetizers to entrees to wine and desserts) was amazing. Everyone in our party loved Cafe Sole & agreed it was the best experience of the week! The staff is friendly & we enjoyed every minute! read more

Cafe Sole - Hog Snapper Sole '.. Beautiful & Delicious!! - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

This is a beautiful and charming place to eat. We took our kids here one time and the staff went in the back and made a little box of random things for them to explore and keep the occupied. The patio is a little warm in the summer, but they have fans and some portable ACs to keep you cool. The staff is very friendly and the food is fantastic. read more

We came here on our last night in Key West. We wanted to eat i doors however, we were told that all of the indoor tables were already reserved. We saw that there were about 5 tables inside. So we sat outside. It was so hot and humid even with the fans running. We started with the artichoke. This was very good and flavorful. For our main courses, our waiter suggested the hogfish snapper and said it was their "signature" dish. He was not lying. This was delicious and buttery and had a mild flavor. If I do come back here in the summer, I would make sure to get a table inside. read more

(4.25) ~ Very good Overall food & Service. Note: Reservations recommended. DRINKS: ** Water = (4.5) Very Good! ** Spaten(lager) = (4) very good * Rodney Strong Pinot Noir = (3.75) Good MENU: ** Hog Snapper = (4.75) Great Tasting Fish! Very Buttery & Mild! Even if you don't like fish, you'll like this dish;) ** Key Lime Pie = (4.5) Very Good & Smooth! Love the Toasted Marshmallow Meringue! ** Escargot = (4.25) Very good ** Oysters = (4) very good ** Warm Bread & Garlic Hummus = (4) very good ** Cheese Board = (4) very good, especially the Georgian Blue Stilton read more

We kind of randomly happened upon Cafe Sole as we stayed very close by and it ended up not only being the best meal of our stay in the Keys, it was literally the best meal we've had in a few years, period. Start to finish, the food was exquisite. The hogfish and grouper were absolute perfection. The wine list is outstanding and even the key lime pie was the most subtle and best of any we tried in the Keys. The seating is cozy- we met lovely fellow diners including some locals who could not have been more welcoming and charming. Service was excellent. Highly recommended. read more

Small quaint restaurant with excellent food and atmosphere. Service was great, we had conch carpaccio to start, hog fish and clams with angel hair, followed by key lime pie read more

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Nothing that I ate here was that good, but my mom enjoyed her dish more than I enjoyed mine. The artichoke had good flavor (can't go wrong with butter and garlic) but I did t realize all you can do w artichoke is literally suck on the 5% of the leaf that is edible LOL. I blame myself for never having eaten a real un-canned artichoke before and not knowing what to expect. The hog snapper was okay. The flavor of the sides were... not enjoyable to me. While I wouldn't get it again, I think people should try it because it's "a thing". My mom enjoyed her seafood risotto. We were both very disappointed in the key lime pie. Oh I almost forgot, the French onion soup was salty and SO FREAKIN CHEESY. And not in a good way. The cheese was incredibly rubbery and chewy - a very unpleasant (and unsafe??) eating experience. read more

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Went twice, every dish is served nicely and fairly priced for island food. Service and ambiance was great as well

Got there early & Max was our waiter. No early bird special, like we read about in reviews (must've been older), but it was worth every penny. The recommendations were spot on - Hogfish & shrimp scampi. Husband & I shared both & it was a perfect combo. Shared a key lime pie and it was the best I've ever tried. Loved the torched meringue on top! Will come back again on next trip to KW. read more

The food here was top notch. I had the salad and stone crab claws. The bread and hummus was delicious too. I ate lightly because I wanted dessert. It did not disappoint! The crème brûlée was amazing, as was the key lime pie. Service was very very slow but they have been understaffed. It was a leisurely evening. read more

Wow! Everything we had was amazing! The hogfish was perfect! Escargot awesome! Conch ceviche excellent! Blackened grouper delectable! Would definitely recommend! Looking forward to coming back and trying new things! read more

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This place was a gem of a find! We decided to eat here after reading a few reviews and we will definitely make this one of our must stops next time we are in town. Great service, wonderful food, and nice wine selection. read more

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Recommend highly. The atmosphere is perfectly romantic. Food was delicious and best food by far on the island! read more

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