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Cafe Sole

1029 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040-7144
305-294-0230
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Ranked #56 of 301 restaurants in Key West
Price range: $20 - $40
Cuisines: European
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Frances St.
Description: Cafe Sole 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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Savannah, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

The restaurant was highly recommended by the innkeeper so we went for dinner and were pleased to get a table, not having made a reservation. The tables are very close together on the outside covered dining area, making it difficult to hear and privacy is minimal for conversation. The waitress was pushy with the wine order, not giving ample time... More

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See 2 more reviews by Jennifer J for Key West
Lockport, Illinois, United States
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70 reviews 70 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Really don't get all the raving reviews here! Went on the recommendation of B & B owner where we stayed. Nice atmosphere, kinda bistro like, but tables on top of each other...hard to have a conversation without neighbors hearing everything. Service average at best....ordered an app & their "signature" mushroom soup. App came, soup never did. Pointed out to server... More

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See 4 more reviews by Frank M for Key West
Chappaqua, NY
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

The food at this restaurant is just caught fresh and well prepared. It is Key West fine dining, in a decidedly Key West way. It is not New york fine dining, but the food, wine and service are all top notch. Dont miss the hogfish here -- you wont be able to get fish like this back home.

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See 9 more reviews by seaskifamily for Key West
Chicago, Illinois
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The food is fantastic. Chef John prepares his dishes with meticulous detail and creative ingredients for a truly unique dining experience. It’s obvious that all of the food from fish to vegetables is fresh. The European influence is clear from the moment you walk in, yet it is in the heart of Old Town. The hogfish really is to out... More

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See 9 more reviews by kcwKeyWest_FL for Key West
Wildwood, NJ
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

What a restaurant! I could eat the entire tappas/appetozer menu, and come back the next night for a dinner. A must do when visiting key west! Order the seafood risotto and the saganaki.....Oh and the hog snapper for dinner!

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See 8 more reviews by KWNoodleClub for Key West
Baltimore, Maryland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

My wife and I love the food in Key West, but Cafe Sole remains our favorite. Nice atmosphere and service, coupled with great food, are the reason. My persoal favorite seafood is the hard-to-find hogfish, and Cafe Sole always does a great job with it.

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See 6 more reviews by Jpeabo for Key West
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 via mobile

A tiny gem of a restaurant. When you are in Key West this is not to be missed. The atmosphere is what I pictured Key West to be. The food was meticulously prepared showed great attention to detail. The service was great. The signature Hogfish is not to be missed.

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See 3 more reviews by grifthom for Key West
Parkesburg, Pennsylvania
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28 reviews 28 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Yearly visits for 18 years to Key West. We never miss a evening at the best restaurant on the island. A foodie's heaven. Every bite of sinful pleasures. A must visit, top of our list. And we have tried many resturants, this still remains our number one.

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See 19 more reviews by Esther K for Key West
Westfield, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

I totally recommend the hogfish, it is light and flaky, perfectly cooked, best fish meal I had on the island. My husband had the grouper and was equally satisfied.

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See 5 more reviews by Deborah R for Key West
Port Charlotte, Florida
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47 reviews 47 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

If you are not familiar with the restaurant, then you will wonder what the appetizer Angels on Horseback is. Cannot tell you how many folks that we have joined for dinner here and suggested this appetizer to, have come back just for this appetizer. It is unique. It is a date stuffed with garlic, wrapped in smoked bacon, with some... More

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