yesterday my son got me lunch from proprietor. I had high hopes it was seafood paella unfortunately I had these tiny shrimp that hardly cooked and disgusting. The salmon was was delicious. The calamari not so wasn't cooked enough. The rice was delicious. you pay good money I for a better quality. I'm sorry to say I was totally disappointed. read more

Seems pretty much unchanged from 20 years ago. Very lackluster and mediocre. Presentation of food is horrible, everything is haphazardly dumped into a bowl. Flavors are good but I expected more elevated flavors for the price. Food allergies were not addressed. Service was okay. read more

This place is Uber popular! I went on a Tuesday for lunch and, if I didn't know any better, I would have thought it was Friday evening. A busy thriving restaurant is always a good sign. Overall, they didn't disappoint. The red sangria was almost as good to drink as it was to look at. My feeling about the (crab) stuffed sole with sautéed spinach and jasmine rice is the same. They clearly spend quite a bit of time perfecting the presentation because everything looked delicious. My only gripe is that both the sangria and the fish were not bursting with flavor. The sangria had a light and punch-like flavor that was good but not fully satisfying. The fish seemed to have very little seasoning on it such that I did the cardinal sin: I used the salt and pepper on the table to spruce it up a bit. If they could dare to experiment more with the flavor like they do with the appearance, this would definitely be 5-stars. But it was still good and I will certainly be back. read more

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The Sole is a really special place for my husband and I as we got engaged here 5 years ago. We are in town visiting family, and celebrated our anniversary here last night. What a spectacular experience, yet again. Beth and Stephanie are absolutely phenomenal servers. Kind, patient and made our special night really fun. We started with the Welfleet oysters and the crab rangoons, and of course a bottle of Veuve to wash down the oysters! My husband was very happy with his dish of Tuna Sashimi and I was also delighted with my swordfish! We ended the night with an espresso martini made with Godiva liquor! Absolutely recommend the sole for any special occasion or just a fun night out! Reservations are recommended! read more

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The food is top shelf here from what we have sampled in two lunches, aces, highlighted with very fresh seafood. Portions are sufficient but not overly large. Prices are high but not outrageous. Service is quite good. Ambiance is comfortable busy. read more

I love this restaurant and the service. Delicious food and drinks. Chef Toddy is amazing. read more

Absolutely amazing seafood, no question! The shrimp appetizer is awesome, and the Scollops are super fresh. read more

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Was a regular customer in the past. Returned to find drink and food portions especially have shrunk and prices up. Food was dry and bland. Really disappointed. Service however was still as good as always. I'm done with The Sole Proprietor read more

The service was great Ambiance was great . The food on the other hand left allot to be desired. We were there the Saturday before mother's day. The baked haddock was dry and had no flavor. I could have made way better at home. The clam chowder tasted like it came out of a can. The stuffed shrimp were ok. The seafood boil was good. How can you really mess that up. Fish and chips , although I didn't taste it looked like the oil needed to be changed. It was way too dark. read more

The food here is always good. Their restaurant week menu did not disappoint! Lobster bisque is a mainstay favorite. Service is fast and multiple checks on you as well. Ambiance is a bit noisy on a Friday evening, but that is to be expected as this place is packed because of its excellent food and service. Had the squid ink pasta with tons of seafood (scallops, lobsters, etc.) read more

The Sole Proprietor is THE spot for fresh seafood in the Worcester area. I've been coming here for years and each time, the food and service have been top notch. We went out this evening for New Year's Eve and had a delightful time. Our server Yuri was attentive, personable, and offered great suggestions. One of the best servers we've ever had. Love Yuri!!!! We started with some amazing cocktails, sushi, and an appetizer that knocked our socks off: the goat cheese crostini. Crunchy bread topped with goat cheese, an incredible apple and jalapeño salsa, strawberry compote and honey. Perfectly balanced and incredibly tasty...it was so good we ordered a second DURING our meal! For dinner we had the sole meunière and the short ribs. Both were to die for. Dessert was their homemade cheesecake which was creamy and a generous portion to be split by 2. Amazing service, incredible food, and worth every penny. The people complaining on Yelp that it's too expensive are the people who like to go to Applebee's for (frozen) chicken and fries for $11.99. Don't be like these people! Go to the Sole!! read more

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This was our first time here and WOW....What a fantastic evening! The servers were wonderful and attentive with a fun and outgoing personality! The atmosphere is nice with a darker colored theme, but still very welcoming and enjoyable! Our food was the star of the show with wonderful plating and amazing flavors!! I am GF and they had a fairly good variety of GF options for me! I was able to have lobster bisque and it was delectable! It had huge pieces of lobster and at least 2 full claws!! A truly rare treat for a GF person! I got the sole for my main course and it was just perfect! My entire party had a marvelous evening and we look forward to coming back again!! Thank you!! read more

We went there for lunch had the lobster roll and fries. The lobster roll was huge and delicious atmosphere was very nice and the service was great. read more

Absolutely a gem in Worcester! The vibes were cozy and the servers (Brandon specifically!) were amazing. The food came out quick and was delicious. Would totally recommend and can't wait to go again. read more

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Soooo impressed! Great selections! Servers are friendly and attentive! Ambiance was fun and lively! Place was packed. Parking is easy! Reservation is a plus! Little pricey but worth it esp for Special Occasions! read more

Food: we tried there three course meal for restaurant week. Started off with the tuna pokey which consist of wonton and a bit of tuna, and avocado. So sometimes we're a little bit still, and I wish they had a little bit more proportion with the tuna, I think the quality of the tuna was a tad bit okay. Next was the clam chowder, which was smaller than I thought, but it was a delicious comfort meal. You can barely know the difference, but there is bacon in there. Then we got the scallop salmon shrimp entrée, which was actually kind of underwhelming, the sauce on top of it was rather bland. Everything is slightly grilled but it's nothing special. Service: the service was great. They made sure that our food was sent out appropriately, and they even made sure that we got to split our entrée. Ambiance: you can smell the place like it's a fresh ocean. You can tell that they care about the quality of their seafood, and I highly recommend for anyone that is visiting if they're interested in getting oysters or others. Location accommodation: they have a rather big size parking lot, but it gets full rather quickly after 5 PM so reservations are highly recommended read more

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I've been living out of state for years now but, when I'm home, a visit to The Sole never disappoints! We had a party of 10 on a Friday night which can be a tall order and still our server was so friendly and efficient. The seafood was prepared very well and is priced fairly. My crab stuffed shrimp over spinach and rice has my mouth watering as I type this. The atmosphere is also charming and homey while maintaining its classiness. Any chance you guys will be opening a location in Colorado sometime soon? :) read more

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Dinner was a little disappointing on Friday evening! Wait staff were somewhat disorganized and slow. Salad was delivered and I had to get the attention of waitress because we didn't receive any bread or butter. My lobster Risotto was somewhat disappointing with skimpy amount of lobster prices and very hard pieces of bacon! Nothing striking out attention on the dessert menus as it hasn't changed.After waiting almost a half hour for our dinner check to be pick d up and processed we went to the desk to pay our bill and leave. read more

I had dinner with my best friend. We started with steamed clams as an appetizer. Plenty for 2 people. We then both had a bowl of clam chowder. He had the surf and turf, I had the baked scallops with asparagus and fingerling potatoes. The food as always with the Sole Proprietor was awesome. The service was excellent as well. Team approach, Katerina, Susanne and Gardenier I believe. We ate there on a Friday evening. It was PACKED. We didn't have a reservation and honestly didn't think we would get seated, we ended up with a table. Despite the restaurant being full we could have a conversation. The ambiance was fine. I couldn't finish my meal. More for tomorrow, LOL! Strongly recommending the Sole is a disservice. JUST GO! read more

Ambiance is always nice at the restaurant. Food was good. The oysters were awesome. A good place to go to for a special occasion. read more

Everything was excellent. Parking was easy to find in their free lot. We got a table for 5 with no wait on a weekday afternoon. The server was very attentive & efficient. The crab cakes were the best I've ever had. Everyone at the table got something different & we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal! We will be back! read more

This is a really cool and cozy spot in the heart of Worcester. The food is top notch and the servers are very friendly. My top pick would be the clam chowder, but you should never come to the Sole without also ordering some of their oysters. It's a great elevated option for delicious seafood in the city. read more

COVID dining - They've set up tables in the parking lot - Good clam chowder - HUGE seafood cobb salad - Great bang for your buck on the lobster roll. They give you so much lobster and it's not as expensive as you would think! Definitely a sizable portion. - Wonderful service. We felt really taken care of - Check them out if you're in the area read more

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Some restaurants deserve the hype they get and this is definitely one. Excellent service- we were taken care of by Katie and Whitney who were extremely personable and funny. They were so attentive and made great recommendations. In my opinion the quality beats out most places you will find up and down the coast, and the servings are generous. It was our second time here and we were even more impressed than the first. I don't write reviews much but this place deserves it- I highly recommend. read more

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We had reservations for 7 on Saturday night. There was a small crowd waiting by the host stand, but we were seated immediately away from the noisy bar area. The soft shell crab appetizer consisted of 2 very small sautéed crabs for $17. They were tiny but tasty. The fried clam appetizer for $27 was not as satisfying as those from a clam shack. These had an odd batter that hurt crunchiness. My husband liked his chowder and crab cake/lobster tail entree. The 3-scoop blood orange sorbet dessert would have been improved with a small cookie. Many patrons are casually dressed: Jean shorts, message t-shirts, flip-flops, trucker hats, so it didn't feel like a special place. The service was attentive. read more

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The restaurant itself is nice looking. The servers are great. The food is ok. Everything is displayed and shucked fresh. I went here for a business lunch. The clam chowder is not good. Looks more like oatmeal than chowder. The salad with grilled shrimp was good. A lot of shrimp, but they were small. I would have preferred less shrimp but larger. read more

The lobster was out of this world! It was humongous and was the first time ever that i couldn't finish a lobster! Nice cocktails to sip on with dinner. The bar area is busy and bartenders are friendly. The food staff were very kind and quick to serve. The restaurant is clean and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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Pretty much tried everything on the menu. YUM I have not stumped them yet. Everything cooked perfectly Good strong drinks Great atmosphere Top quality. Hands-down best seafood Worcester county read more

We had a 50th Anniversary dinner here on May 24th. Outstanding and notable food included calamari with cherry peppers and marinara sauce (I could not have the lemon butter sauce due to a food allergy), broiled haddock with grilled asparagus and roasted fingerling potatoes and the Mojo shrimp. Our waiter, Jason, was incredible and paid great attention to the food allergies, keeping me safe. Although we were too full for a big dessert, they brought us ice cream on a decorated Happy Anniversary plate. Excellent meal and experience! read more

The food and service is always great. Nicely staffed. Food doesn't take too long. The parking lot is tight but valet is available some days. Very clean and well kept restrooms also. read more

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I enjoyed my time :) Here are a few thoughts. FOOD: -Sous vide octopus is indeed underrated. Comes super tender and with chorizo bits, sweet pepper and a creamy mash. -Crab cake, stuffed shrimp and clams casino were all yummy and well seasoned but the lobster tail and whatever butter sauce that was thrown on it was a bit too salty for my liking. -Pan fried haddock and parmesan broccoli were overcooked. Asian pear salad was overdressed and had little to no bleu cheese crumbles -Key lime pie was tasty and limoncello was nice! -All in all, food wasn't bad...I finished almost everything I ordered but there is some room for improvement. SERVICE: -I think our waiter's name was Matt...he was great! Maybe a little forgetful at times but definitely kind and well-informed on the menu items, so we appreciated that. AMBIANCE: Cozy so I'd say a good place for a casual date or somewhere to grab drinks with friends. There are booths, tables and a bar area. Parking lot area is large so you shouldn't find any issue there. OVERALL: I'd probably come back on another casual date... read more

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100% 10/10!!!! I don't think I've ever given a 5 star rating, definitely 4's but never a 5! This place is the definition of perfection. From the atmosphere, to the staff to the food to the cleanliness. From the minute I walked in the staff was super friendly, I stood by the bar on the side you can see some of the staff making sushi and cracking oysters and you can see how fresh that food is and how meticulous they are about not just the food but the presentation. When we sit down the waitress was very nice as well and they gave us bread. We ordered oysters for an appetizer which where very fresh and very tasty! Our meals where lobster risotto( mine), New York strip, king crab legs and miso salmon. EVERYTHING LOOKED AND TASTED AMAZING!!! I don't normally order risotto because it's very easy to mess up, no cooked enough, cooked too much, too salty etc. I've had it once before and it was absolutely outstanding! So buttery, perfectly seasoned, cooked spot on and so much lobster! My husband got the New York strip and it was cooked to perfection. My brother in law got the king crab legs which where so fresh and tasty! My sister in law got the miso salmon with wasabi mashed which we honestly thought they might be spicy but everything paired so nicely and the flavors where spot on! Yes it's a little pricey BUT it's extremely fresh, full of seasoning and flavor, it's just worth the experience, food and money :) I will DEFINITELY be going back!!! Good job guys!! read more

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A Worcester classic! Have eaten here since it opened. Never once a bad meal. Service is above and beyond yet not intrusive. Always busy.

The food at the Sol proprietor is always fantastic! My favorite lunch is the lobster roll and fries in the summer. My husband and son loved the sushi. I also like the Baked Seafood platter with lobster, clams, and haddock, crab cake and stuffed jumbo shrimp. Service is quick and attentive. Personally, I far prefer the restaurant area toward the back. The only time I didn't have a good experience I sat in the front and it was too loud near the bar to have a conversation with the people in my booth. read more

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The customer service and ambiance was a ten. The food wasn't close. Looked online and saw no reservations available so I took a chance with a walk in. We walked in and was immediately seated. First time there and loved the set up. We were hoping when the food came out, we would be golden...but we weren't. Ordered crab cakes, oysters, lobster bisque and clam chowder. Based on my fiancé's critique, the oysters were good and big. The clam chowder wasn't good. I had crab cakes, which I will say I am a crab cake feign and they weren't good at all. I didn't finish them which speaks to my liking. Lobster bisque was oily and I didn't like the taste. The lobster was yummy and fresh tho. Next up was our entrees. I ordered the haddock lobster newberg and I didn't finish that either. It came with asparagus and potatoes. The potatoes were barely warm. The haddock was OVERCOOKED. I ate maybe three bites out of it. The lobster again was yummy! My fiancé had the surf and turf. Again, lobster was fresh and yummy. Steak he didn't care for. The waiter came over and asked if I wanted my food to go and I advised him no that the haddock was over cooked. He wanted to fix it but I was okay with it not being fixed. I never send food back. He apologized and advised that I could've stated something earlier. I agreed. Wanted to say something but my fiancé already answered that everything was great. Lol. No biggie. Again customer service and ambiance was great but we didn't like the food at all. New to the area so we were hoping we found a place but we'll keep looking. read more

If you crave the freshest seafood, this is the place for you. I have had cherrystones and oysters all over the cape and RI and The Soles are the best! Many fresh options to choose from and great, fun atmosphere. Recommend reservations as there's limited space to wait for a table, bar is usually full. read more

Sorry the Sole isn't what it once was. The staff is wonderful the food is mediocre at best. Long past the need for a complete overhaul from interior to menu, suggestion less is More read more

I come to the Sole quite often as I love seafood and they do a good job here. A ton of locals (mostly older people) keep this place busy. The bartenders are great and the food is good. I like the fact the portions aren't huge. The wine list is good, but not cheap. You'll pay $18 for some of their better offerings. You really can't go wrong with any of their seafood choices. read more

On a trip to Worcester, we tried The Sole Proprietor and found it completely wonderful, from food to service to ambiance! I love scallops and these were the best I have had! Our whole party loved the experience! read more

We went for restaurant week, got the seafood pizza and salmon dish. The pizza was good and filled with seafood. Salmon dish was well seasoned. We also go the sangria for 2, was in one large fishbowl. Didn't fit the ambience and on the sweeter side. Ambiance was nice. Service was good, got waited on my multiple different servers. read more