OROSOKO Sound Bar

Name: OROSOKO Sound Bar
Address: 130 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28203-4102
Telephone: (704) 604-9236
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (69)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

130 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203-4102

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Charming

Welcome to OROSOKO Sound Bar, a South End restaurant and cocktail lounge featuring a unique East vs. West menu, exquisite sound, comfortable acoustics and a team of gracious hosts, passionate in delivering inspired hospitality. This cocktail, or “listening”, lounge offers a unique setting to enjoy craft cocktails and relaxed fine dining from renowned Chef Jay Pound, while immersed in the curated sounds of a skilled DJ on our world-class audio system. There simply is nothing like it.

Indulge in our beautifully crafted signature cocktails, while savoring Asian and Latin inspired tapas-style shareables in a natural environment that exudes sophistication, comfort and luxury. At Orosoko, we pride ourselves on delivering a first-class, welcoming atmosphere that is stylish, but never pretentious.

**We are currently operating under our Summer Hours schedule and will be closed on Mon/Tue until Labor Day, 9/1/25. Open Wed-Sat, starting at 6:00pm, and on Sundays for brunch 12-4pm.**

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Asian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 604-9236
Website
https://www.orosoko.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jason Pound
Catering
Hosting a special event at your place of business? Please contact nick@solandrahospitality.com with all catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
OROSOKO Sound Bar is available for partial and full buyouts with a minimum spend. Special dining experiences with custom cocktail menus can also be developed by our team to accommodate the most creative special events. Please contact our special event coordinator at alex@solandrahospitality.com with all event inquiries.

Location
130 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203-4102
Neighborhood
Charlotte
Cross street
Winnifred St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bland Street LYNX light rail station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Large Party Reservations
$20.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Parties of 5 or more must contact the restaurant at 704-604-9236 to reserve a table. A $20 per person deposit is required at the time of booking.
5-Course Asian Tasting Menu & Sake Pairing
$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 9, 2025 only
Multiple times
Journey to east Asia for a very special 5-course dining experience, including premium sakes from around Japan and a presentation of each dining course by Chef Jay Pound. Our sake purveyor 3 Keys Wine Distributors will present a variation of fine sakes from boutique breweries to complement each dish. Enjoy comfortable dinner conversation, immersed in Asian-inspired sounds on our world-class sound system. Choice of two seatings: 5:30 PM or 7:45 PM. Limited seating available. COURSE I Wasabi Pea and Broccoli Salad -shaved broccoli, sweet pea, edemame, scallion, wasabi soy almonds, creamy wasabi dressing -Tsukinowa Midnight Moon Daiginjo COURSE II Fire Cracker Shrimp -tempura rock shrimp, garlic chili glaze, pop rocks -Hakuyou Rising Dragon Tokubetsu Junmai Genshu COURSE III Cold Lobster Ramen Noodles -lobster claw meat, fresh ramen, shredded snow pea, green onion, sake vinaigrette -Miyashita Sunshine Country Junmai COURSE IV Beef and Broccoli -Wagyu strip loin, sesame broccoli, black garlic shoyu glaze -Nakagawa Six Circles Heirloom Gouriki Junmai COURSE V Peach Sorbet -Sweet sake sticky rice, green tea tempura crisps -Kubo Honke Sleeping Dragon Kimoto Umeshu Available at a reduced price only with the purchase of a ticket to this experience, Orosoko's signature scent comes in a stylish 100ml glass reed diffuser and makes the perfect gift! Crafted exclusively for Orosoko by the same creator as the world-famous Delano Hotel's signature scent in Miami, our unique fragrance is made from the highest quality essential oils available and comes in an Orosoko branded box. $25.00
Shiki Booth Experience (Weekday)
$525.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Celebrate your special occasion in pure style. Treat yourself and up to 5 additional guests to a private, chef-led, multi-course dining experience in OROSOKO's signature East v. West style! Receive 20% off any bottle of wine, sake or champagne reserved at the time of booking. Tucked away in the corner of OROSOKO, the Shiki Booth is the most extravagant cocktail and dinner setting in all of Charlotte. Accessible only via the DJ booth and appointed with soft, supple leather upholstery, an enormous dimmable chandelier, and a retractable velvet privacy curtain, the Shiki Booth offers our most discerning guests the ultimate in luxury and privacy. OROSOKO is well known for its sound quality. The Shiki Booth takes it to yet another level with its own stereo configuration, complete with sub woofer and volume control. Whether you need a quiet space to close that big deal after work or want to zone in on the vibe the DJ is laying down, the Shiki Booth offers the perfect mix of amenities. Maximum of 6 guests permitted.

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What 69 people are saying

OROSOKO Sound Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlotte
Best Ambiance
Charlotte
Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Orosoko Sound Bar captivates with its "amazing ambiance" and "unique drinks." Patrons rave about the "best tacos" and "blue crab spring rolls," while the "DJ transitions" and "cozy/moody vibe" enhance the dining experience. Despite some service hiccups, the "vibes are immaculate," making it a standout spot in Charlotte.

69 Reviews

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Ryan
Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Will definitely come back again
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Susan
Charlotte1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Liked the setting. But place was empty on a Thursday night. Now we know why. Service was terrible. Food was just okay.
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Heiden VIP
Charlotte2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The server was mostly absent. Drinks took over 20 minutes for 5/6 of the drinks. The 6th took an additional ten minutes. We eventually had to go to the kitchen to find our server to order food and then after the food was ordered she disappeared again until we had to tell the manager that we were ready for the check about 20 minutes after we were done eating. Thankfully we ordered bottles of sake because we would have not had anything to drink after ordering out first round. Both the server and the manager could not care less about the poor service. Tip automatically added and, to add insult to injury, there was no DJ on a Friday night. Pretty weird considering the theme of the place is “soundbar”. My guess is this place is already planning to close. Otherwise it makes no sense for them to be as uninterested in their quality of service.
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Derek
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food and menu were nothing special, and the service was downright awful. It feels like all the energy went into the incredible decor and music—which were honestly top-notch. Still, great ambiance alone isn’t enough to make me come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami - Dade1 review
1.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were really looking forward to dining here for a special celebration—a 25th birthday—and unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to expectations. We arrived 10 minutes early for our 8 PM reservation and were seated promptly, which was appreciated. However, it took nearly 15 minutes just to receive water, and even then, the hostess didn’t greet us—she simply dropped off the glasses and poured the water without a word. Another 10–15 minutes passed before anyone came by to check on us. A server finally approached and asked, verbatim, “Do you guys have a server?” After we told him no, he replied, “Great, I guess I’ll be your server.” At this point, we had already been sitting for close to 30–40 minutes, despite making eye contact with multiple staff members who never acknowledged us. We ordered a round of drinks, but were surprised that the bartender wouldn’t allow a simple substitution (tequila instead of vodka), which felt unnecessarily rigid. The drinks themselves were well made, but it took over 30 minutes before we had the chance to even order a second round—largely because our server was more focused on dancing through the restaurant than checking on our table. Most disappointing of all, no one ever asked if we’d like to place a food order. Even after we mentioned after our second round of drinks that we might want to order something, our server never came back—except to ask if we were ready to close out. What stung the most is that we had included in our reservation that we were celebrating a birthday, and it was completely ignored. No acknowledgment, no gesture—nothing. We were excited to support a newer, niche spot, but unfortunately, the lack of attentiveness and professionalism made it an experience we won’t be repeating. First impressions matter, and sadly, this one missed the mark.
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Jackie VIP
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Second time coming here and the service was terrible every time. Ordered a drink and it never came. Waitress never came back to see if we wanted anything else and only filled our water once. Last time she didn’t bring my drink for about an hour. Very weird.
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Kent VIP
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time going to Orosoko and it didn’t disappoint. The food, music, cocktails, and service were all great! We will definitely be back!
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Stefanie
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and drinks. We had a wonderful time for GNO
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Billy
Charlotte4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cool spot with interesting food and unique drinks.
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Scott
Charlotte9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful soft lit space. It’s 3rd or 4th or married date night territory where you feel comfortable getting up from the chair across from your companion and same side sitting on the bench (if it’s not too full) to lean into each others ear as the DJ transitions from one song to the next. A little too loud for a first date for all the conversation required. Thursday night was a shuffle of 70s and mid 80s grooves, energy but not so much you felt compelled to bounce in your seat. $10 for a single mushroom taco is unfortunate. It was tasty, the spicing of the batter paired well with the dill crema. The okonomiyaki is great shareable value. Great service, attentive & knowledgeable, but not hovering. All our questions about dairy free items were answered, and our mocktails were great. After we had our food, we could bliss out and enjoy the DJ. A little hard wave and we got our check. An excellent night, would come back again on a weekday for downtempo electronica.
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OROSOKO Sound Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

130 W Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203-4102

Additional information

Cross street
Winnifred St.
Neighborhood
Charlotte
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Asian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bland Street LYNX light rail station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Pound
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.orosoko.com/
Phone number
(704) 604-9236
Catering
Hosting a special event at your place of business? Please contact nick@solandrahospitality.com with all catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
OROSOKO Sound Bar is available for partial and full buyouts with a minimum spend. Special dining experiences with custom cocktail menus can also be developed by our team to accommodate the most creative special events. Please contact our special event coordinator at alex@solandrahospitality.com with all event inquiries.

OROSOKO Sound Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Large Party Reservations

5-Course Asian Tasting Menu & Sake Pairing

Shiki Booth Experience (Weekday)

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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