Cafe Sole - Key West

Name: Cafe Sole - Key West
Address: 1029 Southard St., Key West, FL, United States, 33040
Telephone: (305) 294-0230
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2510 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(305) 294-0230

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, Fish, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(305) 294-0230
Website
http://www.cafesole.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Correa

Location
1029 Southard St. Key West, FL 33040
Neighborhood
Key West
Cross street
Frances St.
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

Portobello Soup$8.00
Café solé and chef correa's most famous soup: portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, white wine, port, and a touch of cream, garnished with asiago and cracked pepper
Gazpacho De Madrid$8.00
Ripe tomatoes and cucumber with red bell peppers and garlic make this the best chilled andalusian soup you've ever had
French Onion Soup "Les Halls"$10.00
Slivered onions slowly caramelized, fnished with champagne, port, and demi-glaze. Baked in the oven with toasted baguette and gruyere cheese
Lobster Bisque$10.00
Florida lobster meat slowly poached in butter, sherry and sun dried tomato; fnished with cream and a pinch of cayenne

Salads

Ingram's Salad$12.00
Wild baby greens with ripe pears and toasted pecans tossed in zesty lemon vinaigrette topped with blue cheese
Burrata Caprese Salad$16.00
Ripe roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pesto, fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil and a balsamic vinegar reduction
Caesar Salad$12.00
Crisp romaine, dressing, fresh anchovies on crostini, asiago crisp, and bermuda onion
Salad of Arugala$13.00
Tossed in a truffle vinaigrette and topped with shaved parmesan, slivered pears, and toasted pumpkin seeds
Hearts of Palm Salad$16.00
Fresh, slivered, hearts of palm from the dominican republic served on avocado vinaigrette with ripe roma tomato and grilled pink gold shrimp

Cold Appetizers

Conch Carpaccio From the Bahamas$12.00
Thinly sliced and served with toppings of sweet red pepper, asiago cheese, capers, and bermuda onions
Beet Salad Napoleon$15.00
Roasted red beets, goat cheese and truffle vinaigrette fnished with white truffle oil
Beef Carpaccio$16.00
Thinly sliced and served with toppings of sweet red pepper, asiago cheese, capers, and bermuda onions
Tuna Tartar$19.00
Black fn tuna with pineapple, avocado, wakami, shirachi and hoi sin sauce
Olives$9.00
A bowl of black and green olives with garlic and herbs

Hot Appetizers

Seafood Risotto$15.00
Creamy risotto with shrimp and bay scallops, asiago and saffron
Anchovies$12.00
Fresh imported french anchovies baked on crostini and served with green sauce; basil, parsley, dill and capers
Crab Cakes$14.00
Maryland crabmeat and old bay with a touch of mayo and olive oil. Served on puff pastry with a spicy hollandaise sauce
Ostrich Medallions$12.00
Ostrich grilled, slivered and served over béarnaise sauce with tarragon and shallots
Saganyaki$13.00
Halloumi cheese from cypress, baked with herbs and olive oil, fnished with cognac, lemon, pita and giant capers
Escargot$12.00
A la bourguignon: butter, garlic, shallots and white wine. Served with a puff pastry chapeau
Mini Lamb Chops$18.00
Served over potatoes, baked with garlic and olive oil, fnished with a dash of black truffle oil
Angels on Horse Back$11.00
Dates stuffed with garlic and wrapped in country style smoked bacon served with a peppery honey demi-glaze
Baked Artichoke Aphrodisiac$15.00
A tender artichoke stuffed with garlic and topped with hollandaise. Ask to add crabmeat
Baby Clams$13.00
Vongole in garlic, olive oil, butter and prosecco, served with a small portion of pasta

Pasta

Portobello and Asparagus$18.00
Portobello and asparagus served over angel hair pasta with alfredo sauce
Shrimp Solé$20.00
Sautéed local pink gold shrimp with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil on a bed of angel hair pasta
Solé Pink and White Polk-A-Dot Follies$22.00
Shrimp and scallops served over cappellini pasta with a jalapeno and red bell pepper hollandaise

Entrees

Most entrees are garnished with gourmet mash potatoes, rice pilaf, caramelized carrots, tomato provencal and baby lima beans infused with garlic and bacon

Hog Snapper Sole'$30.00
Chef correa's # 1 choice. Hog snapper or hogfsh live on the reef and eat mostly small crustaceans producing a delicate light white meat. Divers catch the hogfsh. We serve it in a puddle of roasted red bell pepper hollandaise
Snapper Solé$28.00
A sunburst of tropical flavors, yellowtail snapper lightly sautéed and served with a mango salsa
Mangrove Snapper$28.00
Local snapper baked in pesto, asiago cheese and champagne
Tuna Seared in Pistachios$27.00
Grade a, ahi tuna served with a hoi sin garlic sauce, wasabi encrusted peas, and wasabi cream-very spicy
Grouper Romesco$31.00
Black grouper served with our lightly spicy, roasted red pepper and hazelnut sauce with garlic and tomatoes
Salmon Oscar$30.00
Grilled salmon topped with crabmeat, asparagus and key west shrimp with our homemade hollandaise
Shrimp in Orchids$29.00
Grilled local shrimp in a delicate cream reduction of tahitian vanilla bean and saffron
Lobster Tail
Caribbean or cuban lobster tail: split, grilled and served with drawn butter or lobster sauce
- Market Price
Bouillabaisse / with Half a Lobster$30.00
Made with shrimp, mussels, scallops, grouper, fresh vegetables and homemade broth...the Real french fsh stew
Duck A'l'orange$27.00
Slow roasted after receiving the caesar treatment, baked till crisp, and served a side of our spicy orange sauce
Rack of Lamb$34.00
New zealand spring lamb smothered in garlic, olive oil, herbs de provence and love. Chef correa recommends this dish served roasted medium to medium well
Skirt Steak$25.00
Rubbed in chef correa's secret blend of herbs and spices including hungarian paprika, ground black and white pepper, cayenne, for a robust flavor that does not overwhelm you
Filet Mignon "Casanova"
Served with a wild mushroom demi-glaze composed of sauterne, foie-gras, porcini and portobello mushrooms. Filet mignon may also be served with béarnaise sauce
- Market Price
Steak Diane
Tenderloin flet pan seared with cracked pepper and fnished with cognac, demi-glaze and a touch of cream. Served over gourmet mashed potatoes and asparagus. Served very rare
- Market Price

Dessert

Il doche momento - the sweet moment

Zabayon - Zabaglione$8.00
A warm white wine mousse over berries, chocolate or white. This classic dessert is made to order just like in the old hotels
Fresh Strawberries & Vanilla Ice Cream$8.00
Drizzled with a house made balsamic reduction
Key Lime Pie$7.00
Our award winning pie capped with toasted marshmellow & chantilly cream
Fruit Sorbet$7.00
Ask your server for today's flavor
Creme Brulee$7.00
Classic french custard covered with crunchy burnt sugar
Chocolate Pecan Pie$8.00
A southern favorite served warm a la mode
Trio$8.00
Fresh berries & grand marnier with a small bowl of crème brulee & a sliver of key lime pie
Chocolate Souffle Cake$8.00
Flourless chocolate fondant oozing with dark chocolate
Bananas Foster$9.00
Bananas sauteed in butter, brown sugar and triple sec, finished with cinnamon,chantilly cream and vanilla ice cream
Quatro$10.00
Mini key lime pie, mini crème brulee, mini white & dark chocolate zabayon
Cheese Plate$12.00
An assortment of 3 or 6 specialty cheeses with fruits, nuts, jams, sauces & toast

Drinks

Specialty Coffees$6.00
Cappuccinos, Lattes$6.00
Espressos & Specialty Teas$6.00

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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JamieW
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Off the beaten path of busy Key West is this neighborhood gem. A great meal and experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb, as always! From soups to appetizers to entrees! No room for dessert for me, but my guest loved his homemade pecan pie. Unsurpassed! Extreme value for quality dining experience! Allen, our server, was superb, very attentive & right there when you needed him! One of my VERY FAVORITE KW restaurants. I have been dining there since 1997! NEVER DISAPPOINTED! Always divine!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to restaurant every time we are in Key West! Love the atmosphere, service, and every dish we have is better than the last!! Cannot wait until we are able to go again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Patricia is amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Love the environment. It would have been easier on us if we could have done separate checks. We made it work though
L
Lovesgoodfood
Los Angeles
116 reviews
vip
4.0
116 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Conch appetizer was terrific! Caesar was wanting for flavor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for honoring our special seating request for a special anniversary. This is our favorite restaurant in Key West, they never disappoint.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Excellent recommendations. The restaurant that makes our Key West trips complete.
LL
LongLiz
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dinner we had in Key West! All three courses were great. Escargot was fantastic! We sat inside since we went in late June, and we’re doing an early dinner. Looked like they had a cute patio area if it wasn’t so warm outside or if you were doing a late dinner we’re it was going to be cooler.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Food was perfect and service was very very good. It is a beautiful restaurant to go on a date or just have a nice dinner. There is a million wines! The steak was cooked perfectly and the duck fell right off the bone. I highly recommend stopping if in the area!
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valleygirl
San Antonio
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was tasty and I felt very comfortable eating there. The owner was very gracious to come to our table and talk as if he knew us forever! The house wine was delicious too. Looking forward to our next visit!
F
Foodhound
Birmingham
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal and great service.
JS
JudithS
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
friendly, delicious great ambience
CA
CrystalA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am not exaggerating when I say this was the best meal I have ever tasted. We had the hog fish and it was incredible. Everyone needs to try this place. The service was also outstanding.
C
Chupa2020
Salt Lake City
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food, drinks, and desert. High recommend. Hog snapper was excellent
R
Richie
Portland
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is excellent, some of the best food in all Key West !
JS
JudithS
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent as always!
B
Beach314
Atlanta
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Delicious! Best soups!
M
Mark
Poconos
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service. Always love the hogfish and key lime pie. Our go to restaurant as soon as we get to key west!
WF
WiltonFrank
Fort Lauderdale
100 reviews
vip
4.0
100 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
The food was good, but way overpriced for what it was. No real complaint, but it’s a once, and not again for us. $190 before tip. 4 glasses of wine 2 apps, 2 entrees
BM
BonnieM
Pittsburgh
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. It was a lovely place to enjoy dinner!
ED
EdD317
San Antonio
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well prepared food. Excellent service.
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wandering
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Most of the food was fine, nothing I would go home craving to eat again. Had an odd experience with one item - the lobster bisque has the lobster puréed into the soup (it wasn’t as thick as expected, either). The server offered to take it off the bill since I wasn’t a fan of it, but then didn’t. Overall, a good date but may not return.
MH
MaxH
Jacksonville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
A charming and romantic restaurant with excellent service. I got the hogfish snapper and my wife got the yellow tail. We were both a little underwhelmed with our choices, but the atmosphere and service were second to none. Personally I would have preferred to have a choice of side items rather than what was served with the dish, and while the fish was good, I would have rather had it blackened without all of the hollandaise sauce. But maybe that's just me because it is their signature dish! Overall we had a lovely meal, but I would choose one of the chef specials next time.
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Lars
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were great . Loved the patio and the hog snapper was off the chart . We have patronized this restaurant in Key West and will return when we visits again next year
JT
JimT
Charlotte
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friends recommended Cafe Sole and we were just delighted. The atmosphere is wonderful, the service couldn’t be better with great recommendations. The food was presented beautifully, hog fish, of course cooked to perfection. Wine selection was very good but , sadly no room for even one scrumptious dessert! A perfectly great dining experience in Key West, don’t miss it!!
SJ
SJDAB
Key West
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down the best meal we’ve had in Key West! The hogfish is absolutely delicious and the key lime pie is the best in town. The service is also fantastic. We recommend Cafe Sole to everyone.
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rbnsxm
Columbus
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great find on key west. The key lime pie with meringue topping is to die for.
GR
GeorgeR
Charleston
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food, with very attentive service in a nice setting.
RS
RickS
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The absolute best hogfish snapper I have ever had. I have been the 3 times in the last 3 months. Great atmosphere, fantastic wines. I can’t wait to go back. Unfortunately it will have to wait till October. See you then. Cheers
B
Beach314
Atlanta
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite restaurants. The portobello soup is so good! Gréât salads….and the hogfish…delicious!
RS
RonaldS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff was great! Great food especially the lobster bisque and portobello mushroom soups were excellent…highly recommended!
KS
KarleS
Toledo
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very nice bistro style restaurant in a quiet neighborhood. The ambiance was very pleasant and are waiter was very attentive. I would recommend giving the Grouper Romesco a try it was awesome. My wife had the sea scallops which were melt in your delicious. I would highly recommend trying the cuisine I do not believe anyone would be disappointed.
WS
WellSeasoned
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we ordered was delicious. I ordered the escargot appetizer and duck entree, my husband had a caesar and the hogfish entree. We are both quite fussy about fish and the hogfish here is off the chart - outstanding. The escargot was a melt-in-your-mouth delight. If you enjoy duck, here you will find it cooked perfectly. We will absolutely be back, and refer our friends.
JT
JonathanT
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The yellowtail snapper was so buttery and delicious. I would highly recommend to anyone.
AH
AllenH
Orlando
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as usual! Worth the visit. Will be back!
B
Brumas
Key West
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great as ever. Good food and good service
RS
RickS
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
HogFish is absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to come back later this month and in October.
J
Jim24
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience5
The atmosphere was great but the server never took my dinner order. 45 minutes in we decided to just leave and head somewhere else. Hogfish sounded great though!
EL
ElizaL
Hong Kong
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really enjoy bringing people who have never been to Cafe Sole. They are absolutely astonished it’s been hiding right under their noses- and then they become regulars! Hogfish is their specialty, but I’ve had at least 1/2 of everything on the menu and it’s all delicious.

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 2510 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(305) 294-0230

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
Cuisines
French, Fish, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
John Correa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.cafesole.com/
Phone number
(305) 294-0230

Featured in

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Cafe Sole - Key West

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

22 Key West / Florida Keys Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Key Lime Pie

Hog Snapper Sole'

Conch Carpaccio From the Bahamas

Soups

Portobello Soup$8.00

Gazpacho De Madrid$8.00

French Onion Soup "Les Halls"$10.00

Lobster Bisque$10.00

Salads

Ingram's Salad$12.00

Burrata Caprese Salad$16.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Salad of Arugala$13.00

Hearts of Palm Salad$16.00

Cold Appetizers

Conch Carpaccio From the Bahamas$12.00

Beet Salad Napoleon$15.00

Beef Carpaccio$16.00

Tuna Tartar$19.00

Olives$9.00

Hot Appetizers

Seafood Risotto$15.00

Anchovies$12.00

Crab Cakes$14.00

Ostrich Medallions$12.00

Saganyaki$13.00

Escargot$12.00

Mini Lamb Chops$18.00

Angels on Horse Back$11.00

Baked Artichoke Aphrodisiac$15.00

Baby Clams$13.00

Pasta

Portobello and Asparagus$18.00

Shrimp Solé$20.00

Solé Pink and White Polk-A-Dot Follies$22.00

Entrees

Hog Snapper Sole'$30.00

Snapper Solé$28.00

Mangrove Snapper$28.00

Tuna Seared in Pistachios$27.00

Grouper Romesco$31.00

Salmon Oscar$30.00

Shrimp in Orchids$29.00

Lobster Tail

Bouillabaisse / with Half a Lobster$30.00

Duck A'l'orange$27.00

Rack of Lamb$34.00

Skirt Steak$25.00

Filet Mignon "Casanova"

Steak Diane

Dessert

Zabayon - Zabaglione$8.00

Fresh Strawberries & Vanilla Ice Cream$8.00

Key Lime Pie$7.00

Fruit Sorbet$7.00

Creme Brulee$7.00

Chocolate Pecan Pie$8.00

Trio$8.00

Chocolate Souffle Cake$8.00

Bananas Foster$9.00

Quatro$10.00

Cheese Plate$12.00

Drinks

Specialty Coffees$6.00

Cappuccinos, Lattes$6.00

Espressos & Specialty Teas$6.00

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