Reviews for Cafe Sole in Key West, FL
Wow this restaurant is so delicious. French Caribbean fusion in Key West. The French bread was amazing. The Hogfish was as great... as the reviews say it is. Unlike anything we have ever had (in a great way). Service was great. An unbelievable wineselection. Super cosy environment. Love the ambiance. Read more
Lovely restaurant with a romantic atmosphere and excellent service. I got the hogfish snapper, which is their signature dish,... but it didn't quite meet my expectations. The fish was very good, but the hollandaise sauce is heavy and I wasn't impressed withthe sides it came with. Personally, I would've preferred to choose how the fish was cooked and have a choice of side item(s),but I understand that's not the way this restaurant does it. Overall we still had a great dining experience, but next time Iwould get one of the chef's specials. Read more
EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE!! It was nice to go to a nice, intimate restaurant and relax! Cafe Sole definitely exceeded... expectations. It's a small place so definitely make reservations in advance. But don't be fooled by how small it is, everythingwe had was outstanding from the bread and hummus to our main courses. Our waiter was knowledgeable and attentive, the otherservers kept our drinks full and cleared plates quickly. We heard on a food tour that while we were visiting we needed to tryhogfish and they had it on their menu! I ordered hogfish and my husband ordered the rack of lamb. The hogfish was like nothingI'd ever tasted before. I'm from Louisiana so no stranger to seafood or fish but it tasted amazing. It was lightly breaded andso buttery. It was worth every cent! The lab was tender and seasoned to perfection. The portion sizes were larger than Iexpected for this type of restaurant, especially the dessert which was bananas foster! If you're looking for a nice experienceand want to get away from the bars and party crowds, this is where you need to be! It was pricey but I don't regret one ounce! Read more
What an amazing dinner experience. To start, the staff was all welcoming and seemed happy to be there. Our waiter, Allen, was... nothing short of amazing. He was very helpful and checked in us the perfect amount. Let us have our time to ourselves, but alsowas perfectly available if a need arose. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, the perfect setting for a nice romantic date. I’mnot a huge wine guy, but if you are you will love this place. They have an extensive wine menu. The food was phenomenal,possible one of the best fine dining experiences I’ve had so far. The hogfish was so unbelievably good, perfectly salty andbuttery it was just perfect. My significant other had the spicy skirt steak, and she loved it! I tried a bite and it was againperfectly seasoned and tender. This is high quality food, the chef does not mess around. Incredible. Read more
Charming and romantic setting. Many unique dishes, as well as some traditional French dishes. Definitely try the Haddock... Snapper, it's one of their signature dishes and well worth a try. Full bar not available but they have a great wine selection. Friendly staff. Read more
Our Home away from Home. Chef John and his incredible staff not only make us feel like family, but the food is the best on the... island! Whether you are here for vacation or a local, this place is a MUST. ?????? Food recommendations: App: French OnionSoup Entree: Hog Fish Desert: Yes please ??????????????? Read more
First of all I do very few reviews but today I was moved to take the time to properly represent our experience tonight at Cafe... Sole. This may have been the best dinner I’ve had in years. Many years. Husband and I both heard so much about the hogfishsnapper and that Cafe Sole had the best so fish in town so that’s that’s why we chose it. Started off with a bowl ofmushroom soup that was full of flavor, and and order of $50 stone crabs which were “just eh nothing special”. But thefish!!! the HOGFISH SNAPPER was buttery soft and melts in your mouth with a delicate cream béarnaise puddle under the fish. Butthen we were treated to a side by side medley of taste Explosions neatly arranged in rows alongside the hogfish…a candy orspiced minced orange squash, mashed new potatoes with a hint of citrusy creamy zest, the lima beans had a mild garlic butterysauce, the tomato was grilled with a dark crust of Asiago, garlic or dill on it…even the lemon was broiled with a sauce thatyou squeeze over the fish, as we finally made our way to the asparagus the rich chargrilled salty crispy burnt bits in a linedown the whole stalk was just yet another new flavor surprise to add to the mix. Just Whoa!!! The whole experience was Iike noother. It was unreal. I’ve honestly never had a dinner experience like it. It was clear the chef took the time and thought tocarefully plan the coordinating blends of palate pleasing surprises with each new bite. You could literally taste his passionfor his craft. Well Done chef. Well done. Read more
Outstanding!! The grilled artichoke was spectacular! Seared sea scallops with Hollandaise equally so.. The desserts were over... the top great, the key lime pie with a fresh cup of coffee was the perfect finish. The chocolate pecan pie was superb, theperfect blend and not over the top sweet.. Service and the setting likewise perfect, a great experience! Read more