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The Sole Proprietor - Steakhouse in Worcester, Massachusetts

The Sole Proprietor

4.6 (2962 reviews)

118 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01609

Seafood restaurant
Bar
Restaurant

About The Sole Proprietor - steak house in Worcester, Massachusetts

Seafood, sushi & raw bar items paired with an extensive wine list at this longtime elegant eatery.

Customer Review Summary

The Sole Proprietor is highly regarded for its fresh seafood and elegant dining experience. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. The atmosphere is cozy and nautical, contributing to a relaxed dining environment. Reviews highlight standout dishes like oysters, sushi rolls, seafood sandwiches, and the baked seafood platter, all praised for their flavor and presentation. Service is consistently described as friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience. While meals are on the pricier side, many patrons feel the quality and portion sizes justify the cost. Overall, diners express strong enthusiasm to return.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
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Based on 2962 reviews

Alex Staples

1 month ago

What can I say? The Sole has an amazing reputation and people will drive for hours to get dinner there. I went for the first time recently as a Saturday-after-Valentine's dinner date. Definitely get a reservation if possible. The seating was comfortable. The raw bar oysters were probably our favorite of everything we tried. The mussels were good but paled in comparison to the oysters. Entrees were the Valentine's special plate and the lobster risotto and both were of course very tasty. Everything was delicious, had great depth of taste, and felt classy. Drink selection was also great and there were mocktail options. Our server was great if not a little peppy, and parking was incredibly easy especially for Worcester during a snowstorm. Would 100% go again. Again, definitely with a reservation. Expect to spend, though.

Danil West

3 months ago

The Sole Proprietor was an amazing dining experience! My friend and I started with a variety of rolls, all incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. We also tried their seafood sandwiches, which were delicious—crispy and filled with perfectly cooked fish. The oysters were a standout, served chilled and full of flavor. The seafood was incredibly fresh, and everything was presented beautifully. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed, with friendly service that made the evening even better. We left feeling satisfied and will definitely be back!

Annette LaFleur

1 month ago

The first time I came here was about 20 years ago and it was one of the fanciest places to have a nice dinner. My visit this time was just as great as I remembered it, probably better. We started out with the volcano sushi roll for an appetizer which is topped with seared scallops. One of the best sushi rolls I've had even though I usually get raw types and this was a cooked one. The salmon rangoon was delicious as well. The cocktails were made well. I really love the atmosphere. It's nautical and feels warm and rich with the upholstery and wood finishes. The servers were very helpful and pleasant. I just wish I lived closer so I could frequent more often.

Mercedes Reynolds

5 months ago

Delicious food paired with excellent, kind service by all staff. Elegant dining, and simply out of this world taste in every dish. Highly recommend reserving a table as seats go fast. From the light and flaky crab cakes to the scrumptious surf and turf meal, to the half shell oysters, there is no bad meal to be had. The steak had a perfect char on the outside with the most tender and perfect center I've ever had in a steak. Meals are a little pricey but it is worth every penny for the quality and size of the meals.

Cubnadian

4 months ago

My new favourite place for dinner in Worcester Massachusetts! Superb service and excellent Seafood! I had the BAKED SEAFOOD PLATTER WITH CLAM CHOWDER The tail from a Maine lobster, Atlantic haddock with Ritz crumb, crab cake, clams casino, and baked stuffed Super Jumbo shrimp. I washed it all down with a Draughty Pulp Daddy by Greater Good, 13 oz., 8% ABV

Maria Silva

5 months ago

Amazing food great service the lobster bisque was to die for. Best meal I’ve had in a long time. Came here for my birthday and it did not disappoint. Ordered the haddock and lobster newburg and my boyfriend had seafood sautee both dishes amazing. Great job will be back next week with my family

soroush Farzin

5 months ago

you’re looking for fresh seafood in a relaxing environment, this place is a gem! The atmosphere is calming and perfect for unwinding! The staff go above and beyond—polite, friendly, and genuinely attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable.

Lauren Ashaway

2 months ago

Our meal and service was phenomenal. The server Brandon made sure we were very well taken care of. We will definitely be back!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$30–50