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Caroline's Oyster Bar, Charlotte, NC

Caroline's Oyster Bar

4.5
4.5
687 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
A fanciful take on a coastal seafood place, Caroline’s Oyster Bar celebrates the charm and fresh flavors of North Carolina’s coastline. Uptown Charlotte’s most desirable anchor features a breezy outdoor patio, charming Carolina-style raw bar and spacious dining room alongside high-quality daily oyster selections and seafood dishes.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Pre Game before Carolina Panthers Home Games!

    Sep 15, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
    Gear up for game time and join us at Caroline's Oyster Bar before Carolina Panthers home games at Bank of America Stadium. Enjoy a cold beer, craft cocktail, game time bites and coastal cuisines with your team before kick off. Doors open at 11am for all home games!
    Pre Game before Carolina Panthers Home Games! Photo
  • Thanksgiving at Caroline's

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Gather the family and dive into a fanciful Thanksgiving feast at Caroline's Oyster Bar! Enjoy our traditional menu + a chef special Thanksgiving entree featuring turkey, stuffing and green bean casserole. Available on November 28, 2024.
    Thanksgiving at Caroline's Photo
  • Coastal Christmas at Caroline's

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
    Join us at Caroline's Oyster Bar for a Coastal Christmas celebration! Discover twinkling lights, festive cocktails, and more for the entire month of December! Plus, visit us during our Coastal Christmas kick off from December 1 - December 7, 2024, and experience: December 1 | Live Coastal Christmas Carolers from 5-6pm December 2 | Hush Puppy and Hot Cocoa Happy Hour from 4-6pm December 3 | Coastal Christmas Raffle from 4-11pm December 4 | Christmas Movies and Cozy Blankets on Caroline's Patio December 5 | $10 Christmas Oyster Flights from 4pm - 12am December 6 | Live Coastal and Christmas Music on our Heated Patio from 5:30-7:30pm December 7 | Christmas Movies and Cozy Blankets on Caroline's Patio

Offers

  • High tide Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Indulge in a true Carolina coast flavor-fest! Join us for High Tide Happy Hour from 4pm- 6pm (Monday-Thursday) and enjoy $8 select shareable plates and $2 select chef's oysters.

    High tide Happy Hour Photo

What 687 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caroline's Oyster Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing oysters" and "fantastic cocktails." While the service can be hit-or-miss, standout servers like Jessica and Megan enhance the dining experience. The menu features delicious options like shrimp and grits and the Wagyu Brisket Burger. Outdoor seating is inviting, though sometimes loud.

687 Reviews
  1. Ariel

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters and drinks were amazing!!!!! Will definitely be returning just for those! Food was pretty good. The server was really nice but service was kind of slow. There wasn’t many people there so I’m not sure about the reasoning for that. But all in all will definitely return
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled you enjoyed our oysters and drinks at Caroline's Oyster Bar. We're sorry to hear our service was not as prompt as it could be. We strive for prompt service and we'll work on improving that. We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  2. MichelleC

    Houston

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was not attentive at all. I was really surprised since the restaurant wasnt busy. We had to get the attention of another server just to get crackers for our oysters.

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  3. Tameka

    Charlotte

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu has changed and very limited. I was expecting more since it’s been awhile since I visited. I had the crab hush puppies and a standard salad. The hush puppies were ok and the salad was basic. I missed the old menu with more flavorful items.

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  4. derrick

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was bland I know it’s an Oyster bar, if your not going to put any Love in the other foods don’t serve them.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, We are saddened to hear that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. We will certainly review this feedback with our team. Thank you for sharing your honest review. If you have any additional comments, please contact Caroline's directly. We can only hope that we will one day in the future have the opportunity to serve you once again. Have a lovely day.

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  5. Holly

    Columbus

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful as usual. Great service, food and drinks! We will be back.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded 7 days ago
    Hey HollyK, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Caroline's Oyster Bar! It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're glad you enjoyed our food, drinks, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience. Thanks for the fantastic review and high ratings!

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  6. Joe and Inga

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! best shrimp and grits we have ever had and the oysters were perfection! 10/10 would recommend!
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. It's wonderful to know that our shrimp and grits and especially the oysters hit the mark for you! We strive to provide the best dining experience possible, and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We're grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Caroline's Oyster Bar soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Sait

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Caroline's Oyster Bar has fresh and delicious seafood options, it's located in a nice area, and the ambiance sets the tone for a great dinner. Highly recommend!

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  8. michael

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was disappointed that outside area was said to be bought out by a group, however it never really had people out there. Food was great but very noisy and a lot of glasses & plates dropping.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on November 8, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for visiting us. We appreciate your business. We welcome you to visit us once again soon. Have a lovely day.

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  9. Scotty

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great foot, great service, and great atmosphere at Caroline’s. One of our favorite uptown restaurants.

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  10. Mary

    Western NC

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here other occasion but this time around the services was not great our Server never came back to check on us till we were done. Also my son order and burger and asked for it well done she said they don’t check the temp. His burger came out raw when I told the server she said Oh! Disappointed.
    Caroline's Oyster BarResponded on November 8, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, MaryS. We're sorry to hear that your recent experience at Caroline's Oyster Bar didn't meet your expectations. We always strive to provide our guests with exceptional service, and we regret that we missed the mark on your recent visit. We apologize for the delay in checking on you and for the issue with your son's burger. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we assure you that we will address these issues. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

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FAQs

Caroline's Oyster Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 687 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Caroline's Oyster Bar

120 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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