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Cafe Sole - Key West, Key West, FL
Cafe Sole - Key West, Key West, FL
Cafe Sole - Key West, Key West, FL
Cafe Sole - Key West, Key West, FL
Cafe Sole - Key West, Key West, FL

Cafe Sole - Key West

4.8
4.8
3038 Reviews
$50 and over
French
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

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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
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • 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 3,038 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Overall

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Food

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Service

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Value

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Great for fine wines

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Overall

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Food

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Service

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Value

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Great for fine wines

3,038 Reviews
  1. DavidA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent arugula salad, perfectly dressed. Beautiful beet salad. Hogfish with red pepper hollandaise was superb! Very nice wine list with excellent selections and a variety of price points. Service was excellent ! A bit off the beaten path but well worth finding!

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  2. MarkT

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A warm, relaxing atmosphere with truly amazing food. Mushroom and Lobster bisque were both excellent. Scallops and Hogfish prepared with care. And desert of key lime pie completely the meal. We’ve been here before and will be back again.

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  3. Susan

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Waiters were fabulous and attentive. Food was beyond fabulous. Lovely environment. Definitely done here!

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  4. GaryS

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a perfect place for quiet cozy dining. I probably sound like a broken record but the hogfish was undoubtedly the best I’ve ever had. Also the lobster bisque was excellent!

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  5. Lori

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had such a great meal that we went back the next night and they didn’t disappoint! Another delicious meal with Max as our awesome server.

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  6. KatA

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best french onion soup ever. Great service as always. Fantastic scallops / risotto. I hope it's on the menu again next year when we return.

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  7. DonnaR

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    First course shrimp cocktail was warm, dry, old. Probably leftover from weekend. Main course good

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  8. Angelee

    Key West

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wholly satisfies. The snapper house special was extraordinary!

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  9. JohnM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was disappointed in the ingram salad, because it had very little cheese. It was not what was advertised on the menu.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an absolutely outstanding wonderful place to eat. Excellent food excellent preparation excellent presentation thank you very much for a wonderful evening!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the appetizers, to the soup, to the entrées, was amazing. Our server Mac was top-tier and gave us great suggestions. Will definitely be a place we frequent when we are in Key West. 

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice and quaint as one would expect in Key West.

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  13. DwayneK

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal all around. Sat outside. On sidewalk. Perfect evening. Great staff.

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  14. ShannaS

    Key West

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of THE BEST dining experiences we have ever had in the Keys. We are locals and dine out a lot. The corner booth was so romantic and quiet. Max the server was amazing. The hogfish entree melted in your mouth!!! 10 out of 10 and I would highly recommend!!!

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  15. Charles

    Atlanta Metro

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our new favorite "fancy" dinner out. Such a great dinner. The Hogfish or snapper house specialty is always good. We had a need to change in our reservation time and the restaurant worked with us very well in accommodating our request, so thank you again!

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  16. TaylorB

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was awesome, the snapper is one of the best fish I’ve eaten. The escargot was really good as well

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Sole offers a delightful dining experience with their mouthwatering hogfish, wine, and saganaki appetizer. The hogfish is perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor, accompanied by fresh vegetables and seasoned rice. The recommended wine pairs perfectly with the fish. The saganaki appetizer is a delightful surprise, with perfectly melted cheese and a tangy lemon flavor. The service is impeccable, making Cafe Sole a must-visit culinary haven.

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  18. ReneeB

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful hogfish and the best key lime pie I ever had!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hog fish is a must! I loved the beet salad and blue cheese crusted filet.

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  20. DebP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have had dinner at Cafe Sole a number of times and never disappointed! The service was a great and the Hog Fish was amazing. Will be back next trip 😊

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  21. PatF

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Travelled a long way to celebrate my wife’s birthday for this meal. Unfortunately we were disappointed with the food. Also wine choice and noise when the waiter was using an ice bucket behind the screen was off putting. Waiter asked me to choose a wine and after much deliberation I did only to be told they didn’t have that one. Ended up opting for one of the house reds which was fine. Had the mushroom soup and lobster bisque both tasted very nice but found two whole pepper corns in the mushroom soup and what I thought was a piece of shell in the bisque. I had the snapper for main which was lovely with the sauce and my wife had the lobster tail which we thought was over cooked as very difficult to cut. Most disappointing of all was the accompanying vegetables which were cold, bland and insipid. We both had the same with my wife having the additional asparagus which was also cold and definitely undercooked. Definitely not worth the money I’m afraid. Perhaps the chef should check on plates by trying them occasionally to check what is going through the pass and out to table.

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  23. PatN

    Alabama

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quaint little restaurant. Mushroom soup and beet salad were excellent.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fantastic spot off the beaten path. I come to Key Weat usually 4 or 5 times a year and I try to have dinner here on most visits. The hogfish snapper is my favorite dish.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service in a great location. A perfect spot for our anniversary dinner!

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  26. Betty

    Key West

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant. First time dining there. Had the crispy duck which was superb and my husband had the hog fish which was equally delicious. Will definitely return. Great service too!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Everything was very nice. Simple and easy. No fuss.

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  28. LSMiami

    Tampa

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been here before. Honestly, it’s not quite the same. A little bit disappointed.

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  29. PittVisitor

    San Francisco

    142 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    142 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another awesome Thanksgiving dinner. Hogfish with turkey sides! Pumpkin pie too.

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  30. NickC

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner. Great ambience, fantastic wine, fantastic service. Highly recommend.

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  31. MikeS

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving was our first time here and it was fantastic. A few things weren't available due to the holiday but that was okay as everything we ordered was unbelievably good. given how busy the restaurant was, the service was also excellent. We look forward to coming back here on a non-holiday but can't imagine it being much better.

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  32. SteveW

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant in a quiet neighborhood. Very quaint with nice ambiance in the cozy dining room. Food was very good. The wine list broad and exceptional. Service was attentive. Would highly recommend.

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  33. Survivorgirl

    Baltimore

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They were understandably behind schedule. It was Thanksgiving and people like to dottel . There really isn't any where to wait, and I had to be slightly aggressive to get a wine while we waited. After seated, the service and attention were great. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner was good, I'm sure their regular menu is even better.

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  34. safetyharbor

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience from start to finish.

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  35. SueS

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is exceptional. Beet salad was so good we came back 2 nights later for it. Entrees are always extremely good.

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  36. DawnM

    Key West

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best Hog Snapper in Key West! Awesome and friendly service!

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  37. Phil302

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant continues to be one of our favorite places to dine - not only in Key West but in all of our travels. Fantastic food, excellent friendly and helpful staff and incredibly consistent. A must go to when visiting Key West.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always decadent. Caring and attentive servers. Food that we know will be perfectly prepared, complimentary seasoned, and beautiful presentation. Consistently Fabulous

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  39. Rick

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service from the start was terrific. The food beginning with the bread and through dessert was over the top fantastic. The absolute best hogfish is served here.

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  40. JeffR

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hog faced snapper to die for! Fabulous dinner and night!

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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 4.8 stars by 3038 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 20 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
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • 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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