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Caroline, Austin, TX

Caroline

4.3
4.3
1163 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Lively
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
    (512) 982-6766
  • 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

  • Sunday Self Care-oline

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Funday is out and Sunday Self Care-oline is in 😉 Join us every Sunday from 4pm to close, and enjoy our healthy dining options from our Green Goddess Salad, The Caroline, fresh pressed juices and so much more! 🥗
    Sunday Self Care-oline photo
  • 1/2 Off Wine 🍷 Thursdays at Caroline

    Multiple dates available
    Unwind with our Uncorked Thursday special! Enjoy a fantastic 50% off select bottles of wine all day long.
    1/2 Off Wine 🍷 Thursdays at Caroline photo
  • Moet Monday - Discounts on Moet!

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Monday from 4 PM to close and treat yourself to a little luxury with our Moët Mondays offer: -$30 for a Moët Imperial split -$16 for a Chandon split Cheers to Mondays done right! 🥂
    Moet Monday - Discounts on Moet! photo

Offers

  • Caroline Social Hour Happy Hour✨

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 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 Friday from 3 PM to 7 PM: - $8 select cocktails - $7 select wines - $6 canned beers - $8 select appetizers Plus, make it a true social hour! Groups of 6 or more will receive 10% off their tab—the perfect excuse to gather your friends and enjoy the fun together. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to sip, savor, and socialize!

    Caroline Social Hour Happy Hour✨ photo

What 1,163 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caroline offers a diverse dining experience with standout dishes like the "miso salmon" and "charred short rib". Guests frequently praise the "amazing service" and "friendly staff", creating a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is known for its vibrant setting, making it an ideal spot for special occasions and pre-theater dinners.

1,163 Reviews
  1. Gernot

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When in Austin, dinner at Caroline it is: excellent food - in particular we enjoyed the crab & artichoke dip. Great service: just the right level of attention, food arrived quickly. Good choice of drinks, including Texan wine.

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  2. Keith

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. The bartender was great, and the food met expectations.

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  3. K

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. Food choices were satisfactory but limited. Food was good

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  4. Ronnie

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulpus brunch but the drinks were even better.

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  5. John

    VIP

    San Diego

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, excellent presentation and friendly service. Every dish we had was great, from the charred short rib to the miso salmon, as well as all of the starters.
    CarolineResponded on January 15, 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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  6. Willow

    Indiana

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I dined here on New Year’s Eve. We had later reservations and when we arrived the restaurant was not busy. Our server, Ed, was rude/dismissive from the start. I asked if they had a wine menu and he flipped my menu without saying anything and walked away. He came back to take our food order and then 30 minutes went by and we didn’t see him. Every table sat after us in our area was eating their meals. My partner had to go to the bartender to ask if our server was able to place our food order as we hadn’t seen him. We had not seen him because he had left after placing our food order so our food went dead in the kitchen. When they remade our food and brought it out it had nuts on it, which my partner is extremely allergic to and told the server. They once again remade our food and offered us a drink from the bar on them. We had plans afterwards so just wanted to finish our meal and leave. The food was good and the manager was apologetic but the dining experiences was one of the worst I have had. I understand it was a holiday and this may not be the typical dying experience.
    CarolineResponded on January 2, 2025
    Hi Willow, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the service you received on New Year’s Eve. It’s disappointing to hear that Ed’s demeanor fell short of our standards and that there were delays with your order. We’re glad to hear that the manager addressed your concerns and that you enjoyed the food once it was served correctly. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be addressing this internally to ensure better service in the future. We appreciate your understanding during the busy holiday period, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the experience you deserve. Thank you again, Sarah Beaver Caroline General Manager

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  7. hnokk

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was so bad, couldnt eat .. asked them to redo it

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  8. Heather

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was just ok; the waiter also did not get our dessert order correct.

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  9. JhonPaul

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a magical lunch with my family for Christmas. Big thanks to our server, Noah R for the kindness and top notch hospitality. Food was super tasty and came out in a timely manner. Every person we came in contact with was as absolutely kind and welcoming. Will definitely be back!
    CarolineResponded on January 1, 2025
    Hi! We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with us. We will certainly pass your kind feedback along to Noah, its great to hear he provided wonderful service. Please come visit again soon! Cheers, Wes Brown Caroline Restaurant Manager

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  10. NeuroscienceFoodie

    VIP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for Christmas Day lunch. Our server was delightful. Cheery, accommodating, and witty! The food was a mixed bag. We ordered the prime rib rare, but it came out well done. They don't specialize in prime rib, and that can be difficult to execute well. The gooey butter cake was overly sweet. The bread pudding was excellent. My mom enjoyed her pasta dish and my extended family seemed to enjoy their food just fine. All-in-all, an okay experience.

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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 1163 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (512) 982-6766
  • 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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