Cafe Sole

Exquisite food! Conch carpaccio an intelligent texture and flavour that awakens the appetite! The hog fish sole takes center stage on the plate, its delicate and flaky texture a testament to its freshness and careful preparation. It's beautifully complemented by the rich and creamy French bake sauce, which adds a velvety touch of indulgence to every bite. Served alongside are tender lima beans, their vibrant green color and natural sweetness providing a refreshing contrast to the richness of the fish and sauce. The mashed potatoes, whipped to perfection, offer a comforting and creamy side dish that pairs harmoniously with the rest of the meal. Completing the ensemble is the carrot shredded puree, a vibrant and colorful addition that not only adds a pop of orange to the plate but also brings a subtle hint of sweetness to balance the savory elements of the dish. Together, these carefully selected components create a symphony of flavors and textures, making each bite a culinary delight that's sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates. Magnificent!

Had a excellent meal here- finally gave it a try after I saw it recommended in the Guide du Routard. Was very grateful that they have two vegetarian dishes on the menu, which is two more than most of the restaurants in Key West. The atmosphere at the table inside was wonderful for a group of 6. From the food to the wine to the service to the ambiance - it was all top. Highly recommend!

Make reservations in advance - it is worth a visit to this restaurant while in Key West. It is a nice walk from Duval St. We got the recommended mushroom soup, it was ok but I would get the French onion instead. Then we had the conch appetizer which is like a ceviche and for dinner we had the recommended hogfish. It was a lot of food so we were full and did not try dessert but heard the trio is the way to go for dessert.

An ok restaurant. The host 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.

Hidden Gem! Staff was professional and service was outstanding! The mushroom soup was one of the best I have tasted. Not overpowered by other ingredients! You tasted the mushroom and did not make you feel stuffed. Nothing like fresh seafood for the entree. The tuna was cooked to perfection. The dessert was the perfect amount. Spent New Years here, will be dining here again! Great date night place. Off of Duval. Reservations recommended!

I don’t get it..!!!! This place had over 2000 stars, top rated. People you must be smoking. Firstly, parking is challenging and when you finally walk up to the restaurant it’s someone old modified house that is converted into a restaurant. The dining area is their deck and the seating is hard uncomfortable chairs. They could hire a cleaning company to clean the place. However, I look past that due the the high ratings with hope the food would speak wonders. When my food arrived and the lobster was so tough I had to use a stake knife to cut it. So, I sent it back. I was so disappointed, I wanted nothing else it it’s place. The service was on point. This is a not dine again.