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Caroline, Austin, TX

Caroline

4.4
4.4
1201 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 72 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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

  • 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 1,201 people are saying

Caroline reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caroline offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing food" and delightful service, perfect for both casual and special occasions. The cocktails and desserts receive "great" reviews, and the location is convenient for event-goers. Some guests mention inconsistent service and food quality, but overall, it's a "fun place" worth returning to.
1,201 Reviews
  1. Louise

    Austin14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was delicious! The chicken schnitzel is my go to dish. The server was friendly, knowledgeable and made our visit enjoyable. Love coming here before shows at The Paramount.
    CarolineResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Louise, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at Caroline! It's great to know that our chicken schnitzel is your go to dish. We're also pleased that our service met your expectations. We strive to make every visit enjoyable, especially when there are shows at the Paramount nearby. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  2. richard

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal , large portions, & I thought great prices on food and a bottle of wine
    CarolineResponded 4 days ago
    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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  3. Fernando

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I usually get overwhelmed by loudness but the Caroline was so fun and lively and I enjoyed it a lot! The food was very good and the service was outstanding! We are from out of town and look forward to visiting again and again!
    CarolineResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Fernando! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Caroline and enjoyed the lively atmosphere. It's wonderful to know that you found our food to your liking and our service outstanding. We're always here to make you feel at home when you're out of town. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Cheers!

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  4. Angelo

    San Francisco14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good, the food was ok but whoever was in the kitchen did not pay attention to detail. I ordered two eggs over easy and crispy bacon and the eggs were completely funny and the bacon was not even close to being crispy. They did fix the issue but I needed to have the waiter make my breakfast again which shouldn't happen in a restaurant of this caliber.
    CarolineResponded on April 16, 2025
    Hello Angelo, We're glad to hear that you found our service satisfactory. However, we're truly sorry that your breakfast didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our dishes and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly address this issue with our team. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our service and food in the future. Best regards, Caroline Management Team

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  5. Flavia

    Atlanta14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. The food wasn’t all that great! I had the Miso Salmon. If it wasn’t for the miso soup in the bowl my salmon would have tasted dry. My husband had the flank steak and it wasn’t seasoned. It did have chimichurri on top but the taste still wasn’t there! The deviled eggs as an appetizer was pretty good. Overall I enjoyed the atmosphere and we walked out of there not fully satisfied.
    CarolineResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Flavia! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service and miso soup. We're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations, especially the salmon and flank steak. We take your feedback seriously and will strive to improve. We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and hope you'll give us another chance to impress you. Thanks again for your review!

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  6. Raul VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    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 on April 7, 2025
    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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  7. Monika

    San Francisco15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    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 on April 7, 2025
    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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  8. Sherrie

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    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 on April 7, 2025
    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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  9. Letty

    Corpus Christi6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    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 on April 7, 2025
    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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Caroline is rated 4.4 stars by 1201 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 72 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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