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Caroline, Austin, TX

Caroline

4.3
4.3
1196 Reviews
$30 and under
American
621 Congress Ave, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Our all-day spot is perfect for homemade breakfast, lunch, dinner and to-go options. Located in the buzzing Austin's central district, Caroline Restaurant is a great place to jump start your day or enjoy a late afternoon glass of wine, curated cocktail, and full dinner menu. With a focus on regional cuisines our neighborhood restaurant has recreated classic dishes to make them healthful but delicious.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–12:00 am Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cheyne Stephen
  • Private party facilities
    Whatever the occasion, Caroline is the ultimate Private Dining destination and meeting place for those who live, work, and play in downtown Austin.
  • Private party contact
    Event Sales Coordinator : (210) 895-7165
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Congress Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking located on 7th Street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    This Easter Sunday (4/20), hop on over to your favorite neighborhood spot for brunch from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Kick things off with a shareable spread of cured Italian meats and cheeses served with crisp lavash ($21), then dig into our festive Carrot Cake Pancakes—topped with maple cream cheese, powdered sugar, and toasted pecans ($19). Feeling bubbly? Sip on our Easter Bunny Fizz — a refreshing spring cocktail made with Ketel One vodka, St-Germain, lemon, and mint ($14). *Walk-ins only during brunch
    Easter Brunch photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mom with good food, great company, and those cozy downtown Austin vibes. Join us at Caroline for a laid-back, feel-good brunch. We’re serving up special dishes like our lobster-topped Avocado Toast with a sunny egg, a classic Nova Lox bagel with caper whipped cream cheese, and the Momma’s Martini — a refreshing mix of Ketel One, guava, pineapple, and Topo Chico. *Walk-ins only during brunch
    Mother's Day Brunch photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Caroline Happy Hour✨

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    We love a HH just as much as you do. Join us for Caroline's Social Hour Happy Hour on our beautiful patio! Enjoy unbeatable Happy Hour specials, available Monday through Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM: - $9 Select Cocktails - $9 Select Appetizers - $6 Canned Beer

    Caroline Happy Hour✨ photo

What 1,196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caroline offers a vibrant dining experience with a welcoming atmosphere. Guests praise the "excellent food" and cocktails, with standout dishes like the schnitzel and burrata. Service is often highlighted as "amazing," with servers like "Walter" and "Tiana" receiving special mentions. It's a "fun place" for events and celebrations.
1,196 Reviews
  1. Raul VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent food but a bit over priced in my opinion. At least for what it was. Good spot for drinks though
    CarolineResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Raul! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks at Caroline. We understand your concern about the pricing. We strive to provide excellent value, but it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your input and will use it to review and improve our pricing. We hope to see you again for a more satisfying experience. Cheers, Wes Brown Caroline Restaurant Manager

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  2. Monika

    San Francisco15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was decent, but not as good as I had expected based on overall ratings.
    CarolineResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Monika, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you found our service to be good, but we're sorry to hear that you found our food didn't live up to your expectations. We strive to provide a top-notch dining experience for all our guests, and your comments will certainly help us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, Wes Brown Caroline Restaurant Manager

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  3. Sherrie

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    30 th birthday party— Walter was excellent waiter— and anticipated our needs for a party of 7. Food was excellent!! And surprise warm cookie topped with ice cream to sing Happy Birthday was a good end to a great dinner.
    CarolineResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Sherrie, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration at Caroline! It's fantastic to know that Walter was able to accommodate your needs and provide excellent service. We're glad you enjoyed our food and the surprise Birthday cookie. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We hope to see you again soon for another great dinner!

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  4. Letty

    Corpus Christi6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Ate an early meal on a Friday night to catch a concert afterward. Host was gracious with our being late for our reservation due to traffic/parking issues (we did call and let them know). Food was good—it was nice to eat in Austin for less than $50/person. We had salads, the chicken schnitzel and enchiladas. (The beet citrus salad was very skimpy on the goat cheese!) Our server was rather aloof and distracted; it was difficult to get his attention for water refills and the check. (Note: validate your parking for half off with valet) A nice meal but we wouldn’t go running back.
    CarolineResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Letty, Thanks for dining at Caroline and for sharing your experience. We're glad you enjoyed our food, especially the chicken schnitzel and enchiladas. We apologize for the service not meeting your expectations, and we appreciate your feedback on parking validation. We hope to serve you again soon.

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  5. Amanda

    Austin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I wasn't overly impressed by the Caroline. Atmosphere is good. Chairs are uncomfortable. Service was above average, but slow.

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  6. Diana

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The burrata appetizer was delicious! My friend and I split the burger and no complaints. My other friend had the chicken schnitzel and it looked amazing! I had the Paramount Paloma drink and it wasn’t too sweet and had just the right amount of alcohol. I had two and was ready to start the night! Will be coming back for sure.
    CarolineResponded on March 31, 2025
    Hi! We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with us. Please come visit again soon! Cheers, Wes Brown Caroline Restaurant Manager

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, waiter wasn’t really that helpful or responsive. Good atmosphere but hard to find bathrooms
    CarolineResponded on March 22, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food at Caroline. We're sorry to hear that the service didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback helps us to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Cheers, Wes Brown Caroline Restaurant Manager

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  8. Donna

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Food and beverages were amazing! Will definitely be back.
    CarolineResponded on March 22, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Donna! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Caroline. It's wonderful to know that our food and beverages hit the mark for you. Your kind words and high ratings are greatly appreciated. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, Wes Brown Caroline Restaurant Manager

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  9. Jason VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was decent. Pricing was reasonable. Overall, just a decent night. Nothing to write home about. Upstairs area looked fun. I would try that space if I go back.
    CarolineResponded on March 22, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Jason! We're glad to hear that you found our food decent and pricing reasonable. We're always working on improving our overall experience, so your feedback is very valuable to us. We're also glad you enjoyed the upstairs area. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon at Caroline.

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  10. UnbiasedOpinion

    New York City7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was mediocre, at best. This restaurant is very overrated.

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FAQs

Caroline offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 982-6766.

Caroline is rated 4.3 stars by 1196 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Caroline

621 Congress Ave, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Congress Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 7:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–12:00 am Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking located on 7th Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cheyne Stephen
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whatever the occasion, Caroline is the ultimate Private Dining destination and meeting place for those who live, work, and play in downtown Austin.
  • Private party contact
    Event Sales Coordinator : (210) 895-7165
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