Caroline

Name: Caroline
Address: 621 Congress Ave Suite 101, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (512) 982-6766
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1136 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

28 Nov 2024

20:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
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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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 07:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–00:00 Sun 07:00–22:00
Phone number
(512) 982-6766
Website
http://www.carolinerestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ron Mays
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

Location
621 Congress Ave, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78701
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Congress Ave
Parking details
Valet Parking located on 7th Street.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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! 🥗
Christmas at Caroline
25 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate the season with a festive dining experience at Caroline in the heart of Austin. We're serving our hearty breakfast from 7am-11am. Starting at 11am, we’ll serve a special menu designed to bring holiday cheer to your table. Begin with our flavorful Jumbo Lump Crab Cake paired with remoulade. For your main course, choose between the creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto or the perfectly prepared Prime Rib, served with creamed spinach, maple-glazed carrots, au jus, and horseradish cream. End the meal on a sweet note with our decadent Bread Pudding, topped with bourbon caramel and vanilla ice cream.
Thanksgiving at Caroline
28 Nov 2024 only
Join us at Caroline Restaurant this Thanksgiving for a full day of delicious offerings! Start your morning with breakfast from 7 AM to 11 AM, then indulge in our special Thanksgiving menu from 11 AM until closing. Plus, with every Thanksgiving meal, you'll get a complimentary to-go pack of leftovers—so you can enjoy the holiday flavors a second time! Don't miss out on our freshly baked 8" pies, available in Pumpkin, Pecan, and Apple for just $20. Pick up your pie starting at 6 AM (while supplies last) or enjoy one as a dessert when dining in!

Offers

Caroline Happy Hour ✨
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 15:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 18:00
🤑 We love a HH just as much as you do. Explore one of the finest happy hours in Downtown Austin at Caroline, Monday - Friday from 3-6pm. $7 select cocktails and wines, $4 canned beers, and 1/2 off select appetizers. Available on our patio or in the bar!
Moët Mondays
11 Jul 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
Mon - Thu - 07:00 - 11:00, 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 23:00
Monday blues? Not to worry! Unwind with special discounts on Moët by the glass and bottle on Mondays! Enjoy a glass for $18 and a bottle for $72.
Uncorked Thursdays
11 Jul 2024 - 26 Dec 2024
Mon - Thu - 07:00 - 11:00, 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 23:00
Indulge in half-priced select bottles of wine every Thursday!

Popular dishes

SOCO MargaritaUS$14.00
SOCO MARGARITA espolon blanco tequila, 21 seeds jalapeno tequila, citrus liqueur, cucumber, cilantro mist
Paramount PalomaUS$15.00
teremana blanco, passion fruit, grapefruit infused soda, lime
Apricot SpritzUS$14.00
brush creek gin, aperol, giffard apricot, strawberry, bubbles
Mr BoulevardierUS$14.00
howler head banana bourbon, strawberry incused campari, cocchi di torino, fugit creme de banane
Last Word on 7thUS$16.00
dos hombres mezcal, luxardo marashino, green chartreuse, lime
Mules on the GreenUS$14.00
strawberry infused brush creek vodka, honey, lime, ginger
Fall Spiced Old FashionedUS$16.00
elijah craig bourbon, pumpkin spiced maple syrup, black walnut bitters
Changing the SeasonsUS$16.00
high west double rye, italian amaro, warm seasonal spices
caroline Espresso MartiniUS$16.00
tito's, luxardo coffee liqueur, frangelico, cold brew, vanilla demerara

Zero Proof

Strawberry & AppleUS$9.00
strawberry oleo, apple, lime, lemon, non-alcoholic bubbles
Melon-A-Go-GoUS$9.00
Texas summer watermelon, lime, ginger

Beer

Draft

Austin Beerworks Pearl Snap PilsUS$8.00
701 Sun Session IPAUS$8.00

Bottle

Coors LightUS$8.00
Shiner BockUS$8.00

Can

Live Oak Big Bark AmberUS$8.00
Live Oak HefeweizenUS$8.00
Austin Beerworks Fire Eagle IPAUS$8.00
Austin Beerworks Peacemaker All-Day AleUS$8.00
Lone Star (Tallboy)US$7.00
Modelo Especial (Tallboy)US$8.00
Austin Eastciders Original Dry CiderUS$8.00
Austin Beerworks Blood Orange IPAUS$8.00

Featured Vineyards

Sparkling

Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma, CA, NV, BrutUS$14.00
Mumm Napa, Napa Valley, CA, NV, Brut RoseUS$13.00
Lallier, Brut Serie R. 019, Ay, France, ChampangeUS$110.00

Rose

Mr. Pink, Columbia Valley, RoseUS$12.00
Studio by Miraval, Cotes de Provence, RoseUS$15.00

White

Ponzi, Willamette Valley, OR, Pinot GrisUS$13.00
Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley, Australia, Dry RieslingUS$13.00
Drumheller, Columbia Valley, WA, ChardonnayUS$12.00
Stag's Leap, California, ChardonnayUS$15.00
CL Buraud 'Frenchy', Texas WhiteUS$13.00
Daou, Paso Robles, CA, Sauvignon BlancUS$14.00
Four Graces, Dundee Hills, OR, Pinot BlancUS$13.00

Red

Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, CA, Pinot NoirUS$15.00
Cloudline, Willamette Valley, OR, Pinot NoirUS$14.00
Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, CA, Rhone BlendUS$15.00
Clendenen Family, Santa Maria, CA, GamayUS$20.00
Becker Vineyards, Texas, MalbecUS$13.00
Boomtown, Colombia Valley, MerlotUS$13.00
Banshee, California, Mordecai Red BlendUS$14.00
Drumheller, Columbia Valley, WA, Cabernet SauvignonUS$12.00
Benziger, Sonoma, CA, Cabernet SauvignonUS$15.00
Neyers, Borden Ranch, CA, ZinfandelUS$15.00
FEL, Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley, OR, Pinot Noir 2017US$120.00
Justin, California, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018US$95.00
Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, CA, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016US$130.00

What 1,136 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Caroline is a vibrant spot in downtown Austin, praised for its "delicious" food and "attentive" service. Guests love the lively atmosphere and diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like chicken schnitzel and lobster bucatini. The outdoor patio is a favorite, and it's conveniently located near the Paramount Theater.

1,137 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good time! This year we had Thanksgiving lunch at Caroline’s and it was amazing.
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Katrina
Orlando
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went on Thanksgiving for lunch, so this may not reflect everyday dining. We were seated promptly and were able to order drinks right away. The drinks were excellent. Two of us ordered the Thanksgiving turkey meal and two ordered off the regular menu. The turkey dinner was cold. Everything on the plate was cold. It was served with a dry cornbread muffin. There was also cornbread stuffing. It would have been nice to have a dinner roll served with butter. There was a small amount of gravy on the turkey, but none on the mashed potatoes. They advertised a leftover plate to take home for later, but that was never offered to us. The steak and chicken schnitzel off the regular menu were ok, but not enough to give us a reason to go back. Our waitress started off attentive, but it took a while for our food to hit the table, and we sat for a long time after we were finished waiting on her to come back to us. I try to cut restaurants some slack on holidays, but at a minimum the food should come out hot or at least warm.
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Molly
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, but our sevice was rushed. We asked for more gravy and it never came until we asked someone from the kitchen. The waiter reached across the table to pour water, spilling it all over the table, and leaving us to scramble for our napkins to dry up the spill. At the end of our meal, the server handed us a card with a QR code asking us for a 5 star review to benefit his chances for winning a reward of some sort. All in all, Caroline has lots to offer, but they need to brush up on training for their servers.
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Jim
Charleston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The staff here doesn’t appear to be aspiring to make any “best of” lists in Austin. Overall very average for the price point.
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Mike
Austin
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The staff had read my request to be seated against a wall rather than in the middle of the restaurant due to my hearing problems. That was very appreciated. After we were seated, there was some issue with the waitstaff assignment, and we were completely ignored for over 10 minutes. Kyle, one of the hosts, noticed the issue and effectively waited our table for the evening. While our assigned waitress came by and apologized, she never provided any service. Kyle continued to see to our needs, and I handed him our tip in cash as we left. The food is great, the noise level in the main part of the downstairs restaurant is pretty loud. But, we were able to have a great evening thanks to their consideration of my hearing. This was my second visit, and we'll be back. Give Kyle a raise. He's observant, smart, and service oriented. BTW, we were there before attending a show at the Paramount, and they offer a discount to ticket holders! Check them out. We'll be back.
CarolineResponded 4 days ago
Hi Mike! Thank you so much for your kind review. Kyle is one of our best and we will be sure to share this review with him! I do apologize for the gap in service but hearing that Kyle salvaged your evening is wonderful. 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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Farrah
Austin
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Never got our food. Probably never put in the order!!
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Kimberlee
Detroit
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The breakfast was great, would love to try dinner.
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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Sheila
Austin
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Arrived 30 minutes before my reservation so I hung out at the bar. The bartender gave me water and asked if I needed anything. She was lovely. The check in host helped me locate a restroom and was very helpful when my friend arrived and I was not where I told her I would be. Our waitress was FANTASTIC and even the professional he brought us our food was so jovial. I hope to eat again at caroline very soon!!
CarolineResponded 2 days ago
Hi Sheila! I was actually the host that day and remember when you came in. YOU were delightful and it was our pleasure to host you and your friend at Caroline. We look forward to your next visit with us! Cheers, Wes Brown Caroline Restaurant Manager
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Adam
Seattle
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was terrible. Food came to us out of order and entrees were brought out twice before we finished our starters. Wait staff was inattentive and didn’t seem to care about our experience. Food was average.
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Simone
Alabama
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and location were great. Unfortunately, the main course dishes were dry and bland (Miso Salmon dish and Lobster with pasta dish).
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FAQs

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

Caroline is rated 4.5 stars by 1136 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

28 Nov 2024

20:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

621 Congress Ave, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

Cross Street
Congress Ave
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 07:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–00:00 Sun 07:00–22:00
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
Ron Mays
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.carolinerestaurant.com/
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

Caroline

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Sunday Self Care-oline

Christmas at Caroline

Thanksgiving at Caroline

Caroline Happy Hour ✨

Moët Mondays

Uncorked Thursdays

Chicken Schnitzel

Miso Glazed Salmon

Mahi Tacos

Craft Cocktails

SOCO MargaritaUS$14.00

Paramount PalomaUS$15.00

Apricot SpritzUS$14.00

Mr BoulevardierUS$14.00

Last Word on 7thUS$16.00

Mules on the GreenUS$14.00

Fall Spiced Old FashionedUS$16.00

Changing the SeasonsUS$16.00

caroline Espresso MartiniUS$16.00

Zero Proof

Strawberry & AppleUS$9.00

Melon-A-Go-GoUS$9.00

Beer

Draft

Austin Beerworks Pearl Snap PilsUS$8.00

701 Sun Session IPAUS$8.00

Bottle

Coors LightUS$8.00

Shiner BockUS$8.00

Can

Live Oak Big Bark AmberUS$8.00

Live Oak HefeweizenUS$8.00

Austin Beerworks Fire Eagle IPAUS$8.00

Austin Beerworks Peacemaker All-Day AleUS$8.00

Lone Star (Tallboy)US$7.00

Modelo Especial (Tallboy)US$8.00

Austin Eastciders Original Dry CiderUS$8.00

Austin Beerworks Blood Orange IPAUS$8.00

Featured Vineyards

Sparkling

Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma, CA, NV, BrutUS$14.00

Mumm Napa, Napa Valley, CA, NV, Brut RoseUS$13.00

Lallier, Brut Serie R. 019, Ay, France, ChampangeUS$110.00

Rose

Mr. Pink, Columbia Valley, RoseUS$12.00

Studio by Miraval, Cotes de Provence, RoseUS$15.00

White

Ponzi, Willamette Valley, OR, Pinot GrisUS$13.00

Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley, Australia, Dry RieslingUS$13.00

Drumheller, Columbia Valley, WA, ChardonnayUS$12.00

Stag's Leap, California, ChardonnayUS$15.00

CL Buraud 'Frenchy', Texas WhiteUS$13.00

Daou, Paso Robles, CA, Sauvignon BlancUS$14.00

Four Graces, Dundee Hills, OR, Pinot BlancUS$13.00

Red

Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, CA, Pinot NoirUS$15.00

Cloudline, Willamette Valley, OR, Pinot NoirUS$14.00

Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, CA, Rhone BlendUS$15.00

Clendenen Family, Santa Maria, CA, GamayUS$20.00

Becker Vineyards, Texas, MalbecUS$13.00

Boomtown, Colombia Valley, MerlotUS$13.00

Banshee, California, Mordecai Red BlendUS$14.00

Drumheller, Columbia Valley, WA, Cabernet SauvignonUS$12.00

Benziger, Sonoma, CA, Cabernet SauvignonUS$15.00

Neyers, Borden Ranch, CA, ZinfandelUS$15.00

FEL, Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley, OR, Pinot Noir 2017US$120.00

Justin, California, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018US$95.00

Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, CA, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016US$130.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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