Sol by the Sea

4.3 ( 888 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
97450 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States
+1 305-853-1001
Sol by the Sea, nestled in the picturesque Key Largo, offers a culinary experience that captivates both the palate and the senses. Patrons rave about its breathtaking waterfront views, making it an ideal setting for a relaxed yet engaging dining experience. The outdoor ambiance amplifies the charm, allowing guests to soak in the sunset while enjoying delightful seafood. The menu showcases an impressive variety of dishes, featuring local flavors that leave diners eager for more. Guests have applauded the smoked mahi dip appetizer and the delectable coconut grouper ceviche, while the blackened grouper and pan-fried dishes have garnered particular praise for their bold tastes. However, some have noticed that certain offerings, like the grouper, could benefit from a touch more sauce to enhance moisture. Service at Sol by the Sea shines through as attentive and friendly, with guests noting the personal touch of interactions with staff, including the chef himself. Reviews consistently highlight the positive atmosphere and the seamless service, making it a must-visit spot in Key Largo. Whether it's for a casual outing or a special occasion, Sol by the Sea proves to be a memorable dining destination that invites patrons to return time and again.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
    • Has live music
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Sol by the Sea

Linda Fette
May 20,2025
The view, food and service was great. The positioning of the tables made it easy to talk without having other tables talking over you. The view was beautiful looking across the sea. The food was perfect and delicious. Loved the smoked mahi dip appetizer and the coconut grouper cerviche and blackened grouper was delicious and perfect.
Julie Gonzalez
May 9,2025
This restaurant is part of the Playa Largo resort. The view is breathtaking and it’s an outdoors restaurant. They don’t accept walk ins and it was difficult to get reservations over the phone (although you can online). We met the sous chef and our server was very pleasant. We had the pan the bono which comes with butter and guava sauce- these were delicious! I had the grouper entree and my boyfriend had the minuta sandwich. The grouper had great taste but it could be a bit dry if no sauce on it. But overall delicious plate. The minuta sandwich are for those who don’t mind a fishier taste but the fries that came with it were outstanding. For dessert we went with the rum cake that was served with a fallow of chocolate ice cream. It was good but not heavy on rum taste at all. Would come here again just for the vibes!
Crystal Watts
May 8,2025
A must do while in Key Largo, especially right as the sun is setting. Perfect views while dining. Great menu with local fare, nice variety of light/healthy options and heartier. Fantastically delicious food. Perfect service levels, you can tell these people enjoy their jobs and help each other with ease. We returned twice and will absolutely come back at every Key Largo visit
Matt Mangino
May 5,2025
The chefs lamb special and whole snapper were absolutely incredible and even got to meet chef rob who designed the dishes. Anet our server was also incredible and extremely attentive!
Valentina Arias
Mar 12,2025
I had such a great experience at Sol by the Sea! The vibe was super relaxed and the view was amazing. I ordered the fish tacos and they were absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Our server, Kaydien, was incredibly kind and attentive, which made everything even better. Plus, the chef Robert even came over to talk to us, which made the experience feel really personal and special. Definitely a place I’d come back to!
Peeto
Feb 17,2025
Wow! Just the view alone makes this place worth visiting! I was boring and got a salad but the salad was yummy and my cocktail was nice. Definitely getting something more hardy next time. Staff were very friendly. Just keep in mind that a 20% gratuity is already added to the check but I didn’t mind. I definitely added more tip as I believe it was deserved. I’m certainly going back.
DJ AJ Falcon
Feb 17,2025
LOVED this place!! The atmosphere, views, service, presentation, and food were all really enjoyable. See pics and video clip. I visited just before Happy Hour specials kicked in which my sweet, attentive waitress Rachel told me about, so I took advantage of both a 12 Sol Burger and Island Mahi Tacos. Saw some other reviews which said it can be pricey at other times, but I still think worth it, and highly recommend!
Mitch Stewart
Feb 8,2025
Spent five days in Key Largo and Key West and this was our favorite restaurant of all. The service is great and the chef is outstanding. A bit pricey for the keys but the food and service, completely offset and are worth the price. A good value! Had the blackened grouper, the burger, and the skirt steak. Also had the peel and eat shrimp. The complementary chips and dips are fresh and delicious. Had the Hemingway old-fashioned, and now I really really really love rum drinks. We were also celebrating a birthday, and they were overly generous to the birthday girl!

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