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Caroline, Austin, TX

Caroline

4.2 (1224)
$30 and under
American
621 Congress Ave, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Private dining

Offers

  • Caroline Happy Hour✨

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    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

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What 1,224 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caroline offers "great quality food" in a "nice atmosphere" with "excellent service." Known for "fresh and seasoned" dishes like their Caroline salad and crab Barrada, it's a "lovely experience" for special occasions. The restaurant's "fun and lively" vibe and "amazing beverages" make it a top choice in Austin.
1,224 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    California Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh ingredients in salad. Salmon grilled perfectly. Only suggestion would be to remove the stems on salad greens before serving.
    CarolineResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Theresa, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fresh ingredients in our salads and the perfectly grilled salmon. Your suggestion about removing the stems on salad greens is certainly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  2. Kelly

    Austin1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reservation for our 5 year anniversary, my bf (now finance) was going to propose at the restaurant but didn’t bc they never acknowledged our anniversary that was mentioned in the open table notes. He just wanted to make the WHOLE evening special but he felt it was underwheling… got engaged at a rooftop bar closer by!!!!
    CarolineResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Kelly. We're sorry to hear about your experience with us on your special day. We understand how important your time is and we regret that we weren't able to make your 5-year anniversary special. We apologize for any misunderstanding about the date and we'll make sure to address this with our team. We're glad to hear that your boyfriend proposed at a rooftop bar nearby, though! Congratulations! We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll give us another chance in the future.

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  3. Valencia VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hanna was amazing and provided stellar service. The food is always fresh and seasoned!
    CarolineResponded on July 6, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Valencia! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Caroline. It's great to know that our fresh food and stellar service met your expectations. We always aim to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  4. Heather

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food; acoustics were great; Ana Maria our server was excellent; Hostess was warm and welcoming. A lovely experience.
    CarolineResponded on July 4, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Heather! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Caroline. We take pride in our food and the ambiance, so it's wonderful to hear that they added to your experience. We're also glad to know that our server, Ana Maria, made your visit enjoyable. We always aim to provide a warm welcome for our guests and it's rewarding to hear that you felt that. We hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Emilie

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was very kind and gave great food recommendations. She was very attentive and the overall restaurant was nice. Food and drinks were amazing.
    CarolineResponded on July 2, 2025
    Hello Emilie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service recommendations. We strive to provide our guests with memorable dining experiences and your kind words truly make our efforts worthwhile. We're glad that you found our restaurant to be nice and enjoyed the overall vibe. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, Wes Brown Caroline Restaurant Manager

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  6. Julie VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to get a bite to eat that has good quality food, nice atmosphere, and great service downtown!
    CarolineResponded on June 30, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Julie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Caroline. It's wonderful to know that our food quality and atmosphere met your expectations. We always strive to provide our customers with a memorable experience. We appreciate your kind words about our service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Caroline salad and the crab Barrada. Both were absolutely delicious. Our table inside by the window as the sun was setting was perfect, away from the noisy center. The weight staff could not have been more attentive. It was a perfect evening.
    CarolineResponded on June 11, 2025
    Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the Caroline Salad and the Crab & Artichoke Dip—two dishes we’re especially proud of. It sounds like your window-side table made for a lovely setting, and we're glad our team helped make the evening feel just right. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another perfect evening soon! 🌅🥗🦀

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  8. kathryn VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Only place offering decent food and cocktails ore paramount show Limited menu but fine. Cocktails excellent I hate club loud music it kills conversation
    CarolineResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Kathryn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our cocktails and found our food to be decent. We always aim to provide a diverse menu for our guests, but we understand that it might not suit everyone. We'll take your feedback into consideration to improve our atmosphere. We hope to see you again soon at Caroline!

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  9. Fusun

    Houston11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This place is a bar more than a dining restaurant. Our server was taking care of many other things, so he was sidetrack. Our glasses were never filled, nor did food arrive at a reasonable time. Service was so slow that after a while it became annoying. Caroline has a short menu with limited items but whatever we tried was very delicious. We also felt that in general all are overpriced such as plate of plain chicken schnitzel without any carb (rice, pasta, potato) was $28.
    CarolineResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hey Fusun, we appreciate your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our delicious dishes and found value in our offerings. We apologize for the inconvenience you faced with our service and the wait time. Your comments are important to us and will be addressed with our team. We hope to serve you again soon.

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  10. Giacomo VIP

    Austin28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice location and ambience, the food was good for the most part, only issue was with the kids order that was way too spicy for a child.
    CarolineResponded on May 26, 2025
    Hey Giacomo, Thanks for dining at Caroline with us. We're glad you enjoyed the location and ambiance. We apologize if your child's order was too spicy - we aim for the perfect balance for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon.

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FAQs

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

Caroline is rated 4.2 stars by 1224 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
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Caroline

621 Congress Ave, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Congress Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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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