Caroline

4.3

1155 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 63 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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Private dining

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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
(512) 982-6766
Website
http://www.carolinerestaurant.com/
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

Location
621 Congress Ave, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, 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! 🥗
New Year's Day Brunch
Jan 1, 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!

Offers

Caroline Happy Hour ✨
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
🤑 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!
Moët Mondays
Jul 11, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Mon - Thu - 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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.
Uncorked Thursdays
Jul 11, 2024 - Dec 26, 2024
Mon - Thu - 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Indulge in half-priced select bottles of wine every Thursday!

Popular dishes

SOCO Margarita$14.00
SOCO MARGARITA espolon blanco tequila, 21 seeds jalapeno tequila, citrus liqueur, cucumber, cilantro mist
Paramount Paloma$15.00
teremana blanco, passion fruit, grapefruit infused soda, lime
Apricot Spritz$14.00
brush creek gin, aperol, giffard apricot, strawberry, bubbles
Mr Boulevardier$14.00
howler head banana bourbon, strawberry incused campari, cocchi di torino, fugit creme de banane
Last Word on 7th$16.00
dos hombres mezcal, luxardo marashino, green chartreuse, lime
Mules on the Green$14.00
strawberry infused brush creek vodka, honey, lime, ginger
Fall Spiced Old Fashioned$16.00
elijah craig bourbon, pumpkin spiced maple syrup, black walnut bitters
Changing the Seasons$16.00
high west double rye, italian amaro, warm seasonal spices
caroline Espresso Martini$16.00
tito's, luxardo coffee liqueur, frangelico, cold brew, vanilla demerara

Zero Proof

Strawberry & Apple$9.00
strawberry oleo, apple, lime, lemon, non-alcoholic bubbles
Melon-A-Go-Go$9.00
Texas summer watermelon, lime, ginger

Beer

Draft

Austin Beerworks Pearl Snap Pils$8.00
701 Sun Session IPA$8.00

Bottle

Coors Light$8.00
Shiner Bock$8.00

Can

Live Oak Big Bark Amber$8.00
Live Oak Hefeweizen$8.00
Austin Beerworks Fire Eagle IPA$8.00
Austin Beerworks Peacemaker All-Day Ale$8.00
Lone Star (Tallboy)$7.00
Modelo Especial (Tallboy)$8.00
Austin Eastciders Original Dry Cider$8.00
Austin Beerworks Blood Orange IPA$8.00

Featured Vineyards

Sparkling

Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma, CA, NV, Brut$14.00
Mumm Napa, Napa Valley, CA, NV, Brut Rose$13.00
Lallier, Brut Serie R. 019, Ay, France, Champange$110.00

Rose

Mr. Pink, Columbia Valley, Rose$12.00
Studio by Miraval, Cotes de Provence, Rose$15.00

White

Ponzi, Willamette Valley, OR, Pinot Gris$13.00
Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley, Australia, Dry Riesling$13.00
Drumheller, Columbia Valley, WA, Chardonnay$12.00
Stag's Leap, California, Chardonnay$15.00
CL Buraud 'Frenchy', Texas White$13.00
Daou, Paso Robles, CA, Sauvignon Blanc$14.00
Four Graces, Dundee Hills, OR, Pinot Blanc$13.00

Red

Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, CA, Pinot Noir$15.00
Cloudline, Willamette Valley, OR, Pinot Noir$14.00
Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, CA, Rhone Blend$15.00
Clendenen Family, Santa Maria, CA, Gamay$20.00
Becker Vineyards, Texas, Malbec$13.00
Boomtown, Colombia Valley, Merlot$13.00
Banshee, California, Mordecai Red Blend$14.00
Drumheller, Columbia Valley, WA, Cabernet Sauvignon$12.00
Benziger, Sonoma, CA, Cabernet Sauvignon$15.00
Neyers, Borden Ranch, CA, Zinfandel$15.00
FEL, Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley, OR, Pinot Noir 2017$120.00
Justin, California, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$95.00
Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, CA, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016$130.00

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

Noise • Moderate

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

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hnokk
Austin
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days 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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JhonPaul
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days 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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NeuroscienceFoodie
VIP
Houston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days 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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Stacy
VIP
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days 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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Hunter
Austin
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 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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Corey
Houston
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
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 on December 19, 2024
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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Will
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 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 December 18, 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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Dragan
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 11, 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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Kevin
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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 December 9, 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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Matthew
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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 reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 63 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Ron Mays
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.carolinerestaurant.com/
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

Caroline

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Sunday Self Care-oline

New Year's Day Brunch

Caroline Happy Hour ✨

Moët Mondays

Uncorked Thursdays

Chicken Schnitzel

Miso Glazed Salmon

Mahi Tacos

Craft Cocktails

SOCO Margarita$14.00

Paramount Paloma$15.00

Apricot Spritz$14.00

Mr Boulevardier$14.00

Last Word on 7th$16.00

Mules on the Green$14.00

Fall Spiced Old Fashioned$16.00

Changing the Seasons$16.00

caroline Espresso Martini$16.00

Zero Proof

Strawberry & Apple$9.00

Melon-A-Go-Go$9.00

Beer

Draft

Austin Beerworks Pearl Snap Pils$8.00

701 Sun Session IPA$8.00

Bottle

Coors Light$8.00

Shiner Bock$8.00

Can

Live Oak Big Bark Amber$8.00

Live Oak Hefeweizen$8.00

Austin Beerworks Fire Eagle IPA$8.00

Austin Beerworks Peacemaker All-Day Ale$8.00

Lone Star (Tallboy)$7.00

Modelo Especial (Tallboy)$8.00

Austin Eastciders Original Dry Cider$8.00

Austin Beerworks Blood Orange IPA$8.00

Featured Vineyards

Sparkling

Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma, CA, NV, Brut$14.00

Mumm Napa, Napa Valley, CA, NV, Brut Rose$13.00

Lallier, Brut Serie R. 019, Ay, France, Champange$110.00

Rose

Mr. Pink, Columbia Valley, Rose$12.00

Studio by Miraval, Cotes de Provence, Rose$15.00

White

Ponzi, Willamette Valley, OR, Pinot Gris$13.00

Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley, Australia, Dry Riesling$13.00

Drumheller, Columbia Valley, WA, Chardonnay$12.00

Stag's Leap, California, Chardonnay$15.00

CL Buraud 'Frenchy', Texas White$13.00

Daou, Paso Robles, CA, Sauvignon Blanc$14.00

Four Graces, Dundee Hills, OR, Pinot Blanc$13.00

Red

Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, CA, Pinot Noir$15.00

Cloudline, Willamette Valley, OR, Pinot Noir$14.00

Tablas Creek, Paso Robles, CA, Rhone Blend$15.00

Clendenen Family, Santa Maria, CA, Gamay$20.00

Becker Vineyards, Texas, Malbec$13.00

Boomtown, Colombia Valley, Merlot$13.00

Banshee, California, Mordecai Red Blend$14.00

Drumheller, Columbia Valley, WA, Cabernet Sauvignon$12.00

Benziger, Sonoma, CA, Cabernet Sauvignon$15.00

Neyers, Borden Ranch, CA, Zinfandel$15.00

FEL, Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley, OR, Pinot Noir 2017$120.00

Justin, California, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$95.00

Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, CA, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016$130.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Caroline offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Caroline restaurant rated?

Is Caroline currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout