Google Places API - REQUEST_DENIED

Question

What this is NOT

a) a \"sensor=true_or_false\" issue
b) a key is wrong issue (unless the key I got has limitations)
c) too many requests (si

Answer 1

I faced the same issue. But was able to resolve it after enabling the Places API from Google console. I used the 'server' key to make a call from application. Hope this helps for others looking for solution.