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Caroline, Austin, TX

Caroline

4.3
4.3
1155 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Charming
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 07:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–00:00 Sun 07:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (512) 982-6766
  • 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
  • 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! 🥗
    Sunday Self Care-oline photo
  • New Year's Day Brunch

    1 Jan 2025 only
    Start the new year right with Brunch at Caroline, served from 7 AM to 4 PM on New Year’s Day! Indulge in your favorites like Crispy Chicken & Waffles, Huevos Rancheros, and freshly brewed Coffeehouse coffee. Celebrate 2025 at the best brunch spot in Downtown Austin!
    New Year's Day Brunch photo

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!

    Caroline Happy Hour ✨ photo
  • 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.

    Moët Mondays photo
  • 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!

    Uncorked Thursdays photo

What 1,155 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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caroline offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service," perfect for catching up with friends or pre-theater meals. Guests rave about the "delicious fresh food" and diverse menu, including vegetarian options. Standout servers like Austin and Emily enhance the experience with their attentiveness. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating options.

1,155 Reviews
  1. hnokk

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. JhonPaul

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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!

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  3. NeuroscienceFoodie

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  4. Stacy

    VIP

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Caroline and we all LOVED it. The food was amazing. The service was even MORE AMAZING. Tiana was the bomb! She was so kind and had the perfect balance of checking in on us to see if we needed anything. We all agreed this will become a regular restaurant for us.

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  5. Hunter

    Austin

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome time eating here. Bar tender created a custom drink for the wife since she couldn’t figure out what she wanted. He basically made a cocktail that combined each piece she wanted into one drink

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  6. Corey

    Houston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The dinner started off lovely but after a couple food mishaps early in the night the service quickly fell. When asked if a could have an appetizer heated more to temperature it was completely remade which was great but never arrived back at the table until we had finished our entrées and asked for the check. I honestly thought they just forgot about it and would take it off the bill, they didn’t. All in all it’s a great looking restaurant. The host was very kind and the menu looks amazing, just the staff was off their game tonight. Would I go back though…. 🤷🏽‍♂️
    CarolineResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us on a special night, Corey and taking the time to provide feedback. I'm sorry to hear that your experience fell short of your expectations. We aim to provide excellent service and it seems we missed the mark during your visit. I hope you will come back soon, I'd love the chance to make it right especially because it was a special evening for y'all. Thank you! Sarah Beaver Caroline General Manager

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  7. Will

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ambiance! Food was excellent and made for a great first date spot.
    CarolineResponded on 18 December 2024
    Hi Will! 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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  8. Dragan

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Friendly but not very knowledgeable staff. I asked for a quiet table days in advance but was seated at a super loud table in the middle of the restaurant. What’s the point of even asking then?

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  9. Kevin

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant. Great food and good service. Definitely recommend having a reservation as they are very busy constantly.
    CarolineResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hi Kevin! I am so happy to hear you had a great experience at Caroline. Please come visit again soon! Cheers, Wes Brown Caroline Restaurant Manager

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  10. Matthew

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lunch was pretty good although a little bit bland ....the service was good...although the noise in the restaurant was almost overwhelming.... overall I was very happy with the restaurant the Mater D and the people who work there are wonderful

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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 1155 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 47 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
  • 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
  • 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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