Cafe Sole - Key WestConsistently DeliciousCafe Sole is perfect for a cozy meal off the beaten path in Key West. The food is always delicious and the wine list is exceptional. Our server, Mike, was very knowledgeable, both of the wine list and the menu, making excellent suggestions. He really took the time to discuss the menu with us & answer our questions. The menu is mainly seafood, their specialty being the hog fish. I do not eat seafood and had the skirt steak...it was amazing, so tender and seasoned perfectly. The other members of our party had the hog fish and raved. Our only complaint was that there was no music playing, hence the 3-star rating for Ambience. Other than that, an excellent meal with excellent service.6/15/2013 12:00:00 AMQuiet, out-of-the-way masterpieceQuiet, out-of-the-way masterpiece -- especially good for those visitors who want a fine dinner, not a noisy party. The bouillabaisse was wonderful -- full of shellfish, with a spicy light broth.6/11/2013 12:00:00 AMExceptional service and AlexExceptional service and Alex was very attentive. Still one of my favorite spots for dinner.6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMexcellentexcellent food and price for happy hour locals. I would definitely make a reservation again and recommend friends to try this place.5/30/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic Hog Snapper!Best meal we had in Key West...HIGHLY recommend. The Hog Snapper was a must try in the Keys and didn't disappoint.5/29/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways Delicious!!We come to KeyWest annually and this restaurant is a must!! The food is always delicious!!! The Hog Snapper is outstanding as is their mushroom soup. Make sure to eat here; always wonderful!!!5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat little placeFabulous food in a nice atmosphere , does not have a full bar but the small wine list has some good finds. The desserts are a must.5/23/2013 12:00:00 AMOff the Beaten Path in Key WestCafe Sole is a wonderful dinning experience in Old Town Key West. If you would like to try a place the locals love, make a reservation. Located in a quite neighborhood, Cafe Sole has a big town menu. Wonderful entree's, unusual appetizers and even a Vegan menu.
The staff is very attentive and most have been at the restaurant for years. They know the menu and will make your dinning experience memorable.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat experienceLoved the house specialty. It was all I remembered as we have been four or five times.
The only area of opportunity is the coffee. I found it lacking a full body tast
It should have been a little stronger and freshly brewed.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMI come to Key West often.I come to Key West often. All I can think about is getting to Cafe Sole for the beet salad. It is fantastic. I also always have the snapper. Now I have added another reason to come.....the bananas foster! Needless to say, I am back in Michigan and dieting, but it was worth every calorie.5/14/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food; fantastic service!Don't miss this place when in Key West. Three of us dined there recently and we all had something different for appetizers and dinner. Each was superb!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food and serviceCelebrated my birthday there May 2013. I was intrigued by the specialty, Hogfish with a cream sauce...wow....so good....buttery flavor melting in my mouth, delicious. The wine recommended by Michael our waiter was superb. I will dine here again next trip to Key West, for sure. The lima beans and mashed potatoes accompanying the fish was also very tasty. You wont be disappointed if you trybthis hidden gem of a restaurant, off the beaten path, quiet, and away from the noise of Duval Street.5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMNot to be missedThis has to be one of the best on Key West! Everything about
This restaurant is perfect!! Outstanding5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMWe really enjoyed our dinner.We really enjoyed our dinner. Wine, salad, food wonderful. The Hogfish was slightly undercooked (too undercooked for our tastes) but it still tasted good.
Waiter very nice, helpful, made great suggestions5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat FindFrom the moment we entered this very pleasant space everything was
comfortable The dining room is an enclosed garden with overhead
fans quit soothing you. The menu offered a variety of well thought
out choices each with a unique preparation. Presentation was beautiful
and the service impeccable. A truly enjoyable experience5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMBest in Key WestMan, best hogfish in the Keys - hands down. Delicious dinner!!!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat experience. KnowledgeableGreat experience. Knowledgeable and efficient wait staff. Great presentation. Great flavors. Have been there about eight times. Good as ever. Hope I can go eight more times...5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Meal in the KeyWe heard about this restaurant from a shop owner. She said it was the best on the Island. She was spot on! Food was outstanding, service was very good and attentive. We have had good meals througout the vacation but some items were hit and miss. Not here! Everything was excellent and although in the upper price range on the Island, the quality and consistency beat other upscale cafes around. We will recomend and be back. Steve Milwaukee4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMAlmost perfectFood was very good, atmosphere was delightful. Complaint is about service. We were 4 people, all locals taking advantage of a Locals' Special--50% off the bill. We paid reasonable prices for Café Sole's normally expensive menu items, but when the waiter gave us the bill, he told us that an 18% tip had been automatically added, based on the NORMAL menu prices. This policy was not explained until we got the bill. We felt we should have been told this when we told the waiter that we were locals. We are not complaining about the amount of the tip, but are complaining that the policy was not explained earlier. No mention on the menu of a tip being automatically added to the bill--neither the amount of the tip or what it was based on..4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMCafe Sole is one of our favoriteCafe Sole is one of our favorite dining spots- a stand out in an area filled with great places to eat. The combination of small plates and entrees assures that all will find the right meal for their appetite and tastes. I especially recommend the seafood risotto and the hogfish entree4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food but the serverGreat food but the server was slow to refil drinks and re pour wine.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good overal experienceVery good overal experience nice and clean efficient service slightly at the high end for price4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMBest in key westFavorite restaurant in Key West. Not cheap but worth it. Hog fish is to die for. Don't miss the key lime pie with marshmallow topping.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good food. Sloppy service,Very good food. Sloppy service, somewhat patronizing.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding restaurantOutstanding restaurant Had the blacken grouper. Hidden gem away from the main streets of Key West and perfect place to sneak away for a nice private dinner. Great staff, wine, and food4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMIncredible food; excellentIncredible food; excellent service; lovely ambience4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMTables are very close togetherTables are very close together but outstanding food and service The hogfish is my favorite4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMOutsandingOur waitnes Kelsey was exceptional, friendly, cordial, and very attentive.
We had the filet and was great along with with the vegatables.
Kelsey was knowledge and her server was also very professional4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Hogfish EverCafe Sole is truly one of the best restaurants in Key West. The wait staff is very friendly while remaining professional.
Their hogfish entree is probably the best fish I have eaten, just amazing. If you have never had hogfish it is a must. I spear them myself so I am qute familiar with these fish. The prepartion at Cafe Sole is quite special. And on top of that the piece of fish is enormous.
We ordered 4 appetizers- Escargot, Ostrich medalions, conch ceviche and a red pepper soup. All were very good but the ostrich and the conch stood out as my favorites.
If you go to Key West, get off Duval Street, take a walk through Old Town and head to Cafe Sole for a dinner you will not soon forge4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMA do not miss location forA do not miss location for a quite lunch with excellent food, presentation, and service.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMBetter Than Most in Key WestCertainly one of the better restaurants in Key West. But it is pricey and thus one is entitled to have high expectations. While the experience was very good, we just could not shake the feeling that the wow factor to which the prices entitled us just was not met. Having said that, two items were delicious. The conch carpaccio was excellent. Thin slivers of conch made it easy to eat and the full conch flavors were there to enjoy. The hogfish was perfectly prepared and tasty. Wines are very expensive. The choices by the glass were not great and my attempt to find a "bargain" ($32) bottle failed.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMA Neighborhood GemWe dine at Cafe Sole during every trip to KW but this was the 1st time we dined inside-we had what was almost a private booth and enjoyed the atmosphere immensely. Start with the Baked Artichoke with crabmeat-a true delight and cooked perfectly. I had the Lobster Bouillabaise-don't let the price scare you-it is worth it and one of the best dishes you will ever have-full of flavorful shrimp, lobster, mussels, scallops, grouper and veggies. My partner had the Hog Snapper-again, full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Dessert was Zabaglione-try this egg custard based dessert for a real treat. Cafe Sole is one of our favorite places in KW.4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food and atmosphere.Excellent food and atmosphere. Great French food.
The best. Always great4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMCafe sole has been a favoriteCafe sole has been a favorite for9 hears Our recent dinner fell short of the usual. Skimpy amount of sauce w/ thebogsnapper and filet was over cooked4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything about this restaurantEverything about this restaurant is simply great. Michael our waiter was extremely kind, making sure everything was just right.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMThe only complaint was thatThe only complaint was that the paper advised 50 percent discount and they only offered 30 percent when the bill arrived.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMstill talking about this place!We had 4 small plates for 2 of us as Easter dinner. The food was so good that it was memorable, as was the wine. We sat in a covered outdoor area that was again perfect. As many restaurants as there are in Key West, we will go back there before our vacation is over.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMCafe sole a real findMy husband and I went to cafe sole for Easter Brunch. It was so good, we came back for dinner. Two excellent meals in one day.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMHappy to findOur first time trying and we were delighted. We will be sure to return.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding meal with friendly,Outstanding meal with friendly, attentive service. The portobello mushroom soup was the best I've had.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMMemorable Evening in Key WestFabulous food and service - at the top in Key West. A wonderful menu, creative presentation and knowledgeable staff combine for a memorable evening.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMFrom Tennesse to Key westOur favorite Key West restaurant.Located in a quiet neighborhood at the corner of Frances St. and Southard, on my bicycle path. The food is always fresh and consistantly good. Service is very good. We have always enjoyed inviting our friends, who are visiting Key West for the first time, to join us for dinner at Cafe Sole. We know that they will not be disappointed.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat place to eat!Cafe Sole was phenomenal. The food was delicious. There was a wonderful selection. The service was outstanding. Our waitress answered every question and made wonderful recommendations. We will definitely be returning.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food the hog fish snapperGreat food the hog fish snapper was something wonderful Michael our waiter was one of the best we've ever had3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMOur appetizer, dinners andOur appetizer, dinners and desserts were prepared perfectly3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMHave eaten at Cafe Sole twiceHave eaten at Cafe Sole twice in the last couple weeks and both experiences were tremendous. The Hogfish Snapper, seafood pasta dish, and duck were all excellent. Service is always very good -- attentive, knowledgeable and pleasant. Love this restaurant; it is one of our favorite in Key West.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and presentation excellent.Food and presentation excellent. Server a bit too energetic but still friendly. Wine list improving.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Brunch & Music!First-time to visit Cafe Sole
Brunch was delightful as was the clientele.
Loved the music of Libby & Bobby.
Thanks for making our reservation.
Loved it!!!3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMVery enjoyable dining. HogfishVery enjoyable dining. Hogfish Sole dish is excellent. Be sure to ask price of the specials... They are often $40.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMA memorable dining experienceHostess seated us right away, even as we arrived 15 min. early. Waiter was friendly, made a big hit when he suggested a Sancerre as a
good balance between one person's pinot gris tastes, another's sauvignon blanc tastes, and a third's desire to try something different.
Wine was great, and complemented dinner very well. Lobster bisque and portabello soup were taste treats, superbly done. So was the Hog Snapper (melted in our mouths!) and the tuna seared in pistachios. Waiter didn't rush us, but was attentive. We truly enjoyed a dining experience. Plenty of customers there, but it wasn't too noisy, and there was plenty of good service support. Would come back in a heartbeat, and leave room for dessert!3/15/2013 12:00:00 AM