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Caroline's Oyster Bar, Charlotte, NC

Caroline's Oyster Bar

4.4
4.4
740 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
A fanciful take on a coastal seafood place, Caroline’s Oyster Bar celebrates the charm and fresh flavors of North Carolina’s coastline. Uptown Charlotte’s most desirable anchor features a breezy outdoor patio, charming Carolina-style raw bar and spacious dining room alongside high-quality daily oyster selections and seafood dishes.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Uptown
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Arrive to a Seafood Plateau Surprise!

    US$185.00 per party

    Prepaid

    1 Jan 2025 - 19 Dec 2025
    Treat your guests to a delightful surprise with Caroline's favorite Seafood Plateau, elegantly presented at your table upon arrival. Savor the finest of our raw bar selections, including 16 oysters, 12 jumbo Gulf shrimp, 16 oz of king crab, and 8 oz of seasonal ceviche, all ready to enjoy from the moment you take your seats.
    Arrive to a Seafood Plateau Surprise! photo
  • Easter Tide and Tradition

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Gather, indulge, and toast to Easter with a celebration of the season’s finest flavors. Enjoy a seasonal chef-curated entrée of Seared Snapper, artfully prepared with farro, turnips, and grilled leek chimichurri, and finished with a citrus touch alongside our Oyster Bar menu favorites. Elevate the holiday evening with Caroline's Tides & Toast Sparkling Special, featuring a bottle of champagne and three fresh-pressed juices.
    Easter Tide and Tradition photo

Offers

  • High tide Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 18:00
    Indulge in a true Carolina coast flavor-fest! Join us for High Tide Happy Hour from 4pm- 6:00pm (Monday-Thursday) and enjoy $8 select shareable plates and $2 select chef's oysters.

    High tide Happy Hour photo

What 740 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caroline's Oyster Bar is a vibrant destination celebrated for its "excellent oysters" and seafood offerings, with standout service from attentive staff like Cameron and Alyssa. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions and "great for a date night." While service can be inconsistent, the culinary experience often shines, making it a favorite in Charlotte.
740 Reviews
  1. Hans

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice setting and vibe… mix of high class restaurant feel with city / modern flavor with the best oysters we’ve had on the East Coast. Service was on a better / higher level than similar restaurants . We will certainly revisit and sit at a different part of the restaurant which promises to provide the same or better feel…
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded today
    Hi Hans, We're delighted to hear about your positive experience at Caroline's Oyster Bar. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our mix of modern flavor with a high-class restaurant vibe. We're also pleased to hear that our oysters met your expectations. Your kind words have truly made our day. We're glad that you had a better experience with our service than similar restaurants. We aim to provide a more consistent experience, and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great dining experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good and the place has a nice ambience. The waitress did not seem happy; she put the extremely hot corn bread on our table without saying how hot it was (and no mitt) so one person touched it while cutting and burned her finger. She didn’t know what vegetables were in our dish and was poking our fork in it continuously while trying to figure it out (they were mushrooms). For such a nice place - I would expect better service.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us at Caroline's Oyster Bar. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and ambience. However, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience with our service. We strive to provide a warm, friendly environment for all our guests and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short during your visit. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the quality experience you deserve. Best, The Management Team

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  3. Christiaan VIP

    San Francisco25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Aubrey our server was fantastic. As was the oysters! Calamari had a great blistered tomatoe sauce but was a bit chewy! Hard pass on the pimento hush puppies (just a ball of cheese) Caesar salad very basic but okay. Drinks were A+ (old fashioned and mule) Very very loud and mostly a hotel business travel vibe not a good match for a romantic birthday dinner, but if you are looking for a good happy hour this spot will do the job.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded today
    Hey Christiaan, Thanks for the feedback on your recent visit to Caroline's Oyster Bar. We're delighted to hear that our service and oysters hit the mark! We're sorry to hear that the calamari and pimento hush puppies didn't quite hit the mark for you. We strive for quality in all aspects of our menu, and your feedback helps us improve. We're glad you enjoyed our drinks, especially the mule! We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you a memorable dinner, perhaps for a more romantic evening. Best, The Management Team

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  4. Cormekki VIP

    Washington DC35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night for a patio. Attentive but not overly aggressive service. Good food. Oysters and mango ceviche outstanding
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded today
    Hi, thank you for visiting Caroline's. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We are thankful for the 5-stars!

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Toledo2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Cameron, was exceptional! It was our first time eating here and he helped make it a great experience! Will definitely be back.

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  6. Kerry VIP

    Charlotte53 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I think our server was just having a bad day. He wasn't rude, but he was disengaged. The restaurant was not that crowded, but there were long periods when he didn't check in to see if we needed anything. I had friends visiting from out of town, so it was a disappointing showing for Charlotte.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded today
    Hello Kerry, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Caroline's Oyster Bar. We strive to provide a welcoming and attentive environment for all our guests, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback about the service and will address this with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We're also sorry to hear that you felt the restaurant wasn't busy enough for your liking. We hope to have the opportunity to make it up to you in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caroline’s Oyster Bar was just the place to top off our Charlotte weekend staycation. The oysters were excellent. The brisket burger was made to perfection. We also had calamari which was decent but not the best I’ve had. It was a bit too chewy. We snagged a table through open table after being told that there were no tables available for at least two hours.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded today
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Caroline's Oyster Bar and that our oysters, brisket burger, and service met your expectations. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the calamari, we always strive to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another Charlotte weekend staycation!

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  8. David VIP

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and vibrant evening. Attentive service, too. Wonderful dinner.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded today
    Hello David, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your evening at Caroline's Oyster Bar. It's great to know that our ambiance and attentive service met your expectations. We're glad you had a wonderful dinner with us. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Marjorie VIP

    Denver42 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food meh. Service awkward. Music a bit too loud. Underwhelming.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded today
    Hi Marjorie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Caroline's Oyster Bar didn't meet your expectations. We always strive to provide a great experience, and we're disappointed that we fell short this time. We also understand your concerns about the music volume and the service. We will certainly take these into consideration as we continuously strive to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter was inattentive. Maybe too busy but would ignore us when walking by.

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Caroline's Oyster Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 740 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
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120 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

  • Area
    Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00 Sun 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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