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Caroline, Austin, TX

Caroline

4.3 (1229)
$30 and under
American
621 Congress Ave, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 - Fri - 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 1,229 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caroline offers a lively atmosphere and is a great spot for downtown dining. "Delicious food" and "great service" are consistently highlighted by diners, with standout dishes like the grilled salmon and burrata appetizer. The upbeat environment makes it a fun choice for gatherings, with attentive servers enhancing the overall experience.
1,229 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner, great service and ambiance before heading over to the Paramount theater for the Chris Isaak.
    CarolineResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Mark, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner and our service at Caroline. It's always a pleasure to provide a great atmosphere before a show, so we're glad we could be a part of your night. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another pre-Paramount dinner!

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  2. Phoebe

    Austin6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was "Max". He was great! We ordered the Wagyu cheeseburgers and martinis. We like this restaurant and choose it whenever we have theatre tickets at The Paramount it is co the 600 Congress Parking Garage and theatre.
    CarolineResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Phoebe, thank you for choosing Caroline for your theatre visit and for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our wagyu cheeseburgers and martinis, they are indeed a favorite among our guests! Your kind words about our service are greatly appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back the next time you're in town.

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  3. Katharine

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caroline is the perfect spot to enjoy a pre-show dinner. Our server, Walter, was amazing, and all of his suggestions were fantastic. The food is delicious, spicy deviled eggs are a must, and it is a short walk down the street to The Paramount. We will be back again and again.

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  4. John

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a pre-show dinner at the Paramount & State Theaters. Great food and service!
    CarolineResponded 1 day ago
    Hello John, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your pre-show dinner at Caroline. It's fantastic to know that our food and service met your expectations. We strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Kevin

    Austin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Met up with friends at Caroline while visiting downtown Austin. The place has a nice vibe, but unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite live up to expectations. Drinks took quite a while to arrive, even though it wasn’t particularly busy when we went. The food was okay, nothing bad, but also nothing that really stood out. Just kind of average all around. Probably wouldn’t go out of my way to come back, but it works in a pinch if you're nearby.
    CarolineResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Kevin! We're sorry to hear that your experience at Caroline didn't meet your expectations. We're usually known for our quick drinks and tasty food, so we regret that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll consider us if you're nearby in the future.

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  6. Theresa

    California Central Coast10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    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 on July 12, 2025
    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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  7. Kelly

    Austin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    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 on July 12, 2025
    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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  8. Valencia VIP

    Houston4 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Caroline is rated 4.3 stars by 1229 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 37 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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